JS8Call im Notfunk – wir suchen 3–4 Funkamateure, die diese digitale Betriebsart für die überregionale Notfunkkommunikation (Distrikt/Bund/international) testen und bewerten. Auch auf IARU-R1-Ebene wird JS8Call für EMCOMM diskutiert – wir wollen anschlussfähig sein. Interesse? → notfunk@darc.de
#EmComm
JS8Call im Notfunk – wir suchen 3–4 Funkamateure, die diese digitale Betriebsart für die überregionale Notfunkkommunikation (Distrikt/Bund/international) testen und bewerten. Auch auf IARU-R1-Ebene wird JS8Call für EMCOMM diskutiert – wir wollen anschlussfähig sein. Interesse? → notfunk@darc.de
That said. I’m turning on my radio and I will be monitoring 146.52 MHz for any #emcomm traffic
That said, I'll be monitoring 146.52 MHz and handle any traffic #emcomm or not.
Winter Field Day 2026 Reflections: Is Ham Radio Relevant For Emergency Communications And Prepping?
❄️ Survived Winter Field Day 2026!
I headed out to a field near Bonn for the annual cold-weather stress test. The elements definitely showed up: -2°C, icy rain, and pitch blackness during setup. It was a true shakedown - my telescopic mast even froze shut! 🥶
I started fully focused on CW, but realized that Winter Field Day feels distinctly more SSB biased (given the event's focus on emergency communications, where voice is often the primary mode). So I eventually plugged in the mic and logged my first-ever portable SSB contacts. Lesson learned: Next time, I’m bringing the mic into the game much earlier! 🎤
A massive thanks to the organizers for their efforts in making this event happen. It’s a great way to find the breaking points in your kit.
📝 Read the full report on my site: https://dg5cw.darc.de/portable/2026-01-25-wfd/
73 de DG5CW
#HamRadio #WinterFieldDay #WFD2026 #AmateurRadio #EmComm #PortableRadio #CW #SSB #OutdoorRadio #MorseCode #FieldDay
A Conversation About Amateur Radio and Hurricane Helene with Mark Hurst on Techtonic
#AmateurRadio #Emcomm #EmergencyPreparedness #HurricaneHelene #Techtonic #WFMU
L’ARAT fait parler d’elle à nouveau grâce au RTA !
Les détails par ici: https://www.ve2atu.org/2025/10/13/larat-fait-parler-delle-a-nouveau-grace-au-rta/
#radioamateur #aredn #mesh #emcomm #abitibitemiscamingue #securitecivile
Too many HOAs are trying to silence amateur radio operators with antenna bans and other restrictions, cutting off innovation, communication, and even emergency readiness.
I wrote about why this matters and how you can help change it -> https://kj5fte.radio/dont-let-hoas-silence-ham-radio/
We can’t let HOAs turn the airwaves into dead air. Send your letter and make some noise. 📡
#HamRadio #AmateurRadio #ARRL #EmComm #SendALetter
https://kj5fte.radio/dont-let-hoas-silence-ham-radio/?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=jetpack_social
Nouvel article en ligne sur Gaulix. On y parle boitier DIY, impression 3D et de l'origine du boitier (Alley Cat) c'est par ici https://gaulix.fr/presentation-du-boiter-alley-cat-pour.../
#Meshtastic #Gaulix #diy, #heltec #emcomm #crise #citoyen #citoyenresponsable #gestionopérationnelle
Première journée du Field Day 2025 ! Les opérations ont débuté à 14 h et se poursuivront jusqu’à demain 14 h. La pluie était au rendez-vous aujourd’hui, mais le plaisir est bien présent !
The #HamChallenge this week: Do a contest.
As a new ham, it's hard to imagine ever taking contests that seriously. I like that more people are on the air. I dislike communication as competition.
Nevertheless I had fun doing my first not-a-contest recently: Winter Field Day 2025!
I did all 8 highly contrived QSOs on VHF/UHF. I (unsuccessfully) activated a POTA spot and hunted (a successful) POTA activation.
#WFD2025 #US2755 #simplex #POTA #HamContests #EmComm #portable #HC06S
@hamchallenge
When solar isn't enough. Charging LiFePO4 batteries with utility power on the darkest days of winter.
https://w6hs.net/when-solar-isnt-enough-charging-lifepo4-batteries-from-the-grid/
@wdlindsy too many #trumpers in my local #hamRadio clubs for me to see them as #safeplaces. #ARES #RACES particularly so. (#CERT, not so much because it largely led by #blackwomen & run by #FEMA). How would they respond to communications #emergenies in 75% #AfricanAmerican #princegeorgescounty? I began to lose interest in local #emcomm years ago when "teammates" indicated that they wouldn't #volunteer in #sketchyneighborhoods 🙄. #america is #sketchyneighborhood for #blackfolks.🤔 #blackmastodon
Had a great time providing radio communications at the #HeadOfTheCharles Regatta the past 3 days. Relatively uneventful for me aside from a few out of tent responses.
#hamradio #amateurradio #volunteering #PublicService #emcomm #headofthecharles
Farpoint Farms (Erik) on YouTube makes a good case for why we all might want to consider owning an old-fashioned analog #scanner for use during emergencies - even if most of the comms around you have moved over to digital ~ #EMCOMM #Helene #DisasterCommunication #Hurricane2024 #HamRadio #AmateurRadio ~ https://youtu.be/BX7EH708Jd0?si=jZDKYIv9dsPRaoye
#HurricaneHelene relief coordination comms ongoing: #Broadcastify: #N2GE 145.19MHz Repeater ~ #HamRadio #AmateurRadio #EMCOMM #NCwx #Helene #RutherfordCountyNC #NCwx ~ https://www.broadcastify.com/listen/feed/42258
Radio Checks happening now on Florida’s #SARNET. This system will likely be very busy over the next couple of days. SARNET is the connected #AmateurRadio repeater system in #Florida. Listen here on #Broadcastify. ~ #HamRadio #FLwx #Milton #HurricaneMilton #EMCOMM ~ https://www.broadcastify.com/listen/feed/35392
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