Your Questions Answered, June 2019

by | Jun 16, 2019 | Ham Radio Q and A

The summer months are upon us, so that means more outdoor operations activities. I know I have a busy month ahead so I’m planning some fun videos over the next few weeks, stay tune to the end to hear more about them. but first, let’s get into your questions. APRS is a...

APRS Text Messaging via SMSGTE

by | Jun 12, 2019 | APRS

Recently I was up in the Northern part of Wisconsin on Madeline Island in the Chequamegon bay volunteering with the Madeline Island Marathon. Madeline is part of the Apostle Islands on the southern shores of Lake Superior. Of course when you volunteer for an event...

Why are the Repeaters so Quiet?

by | May 8, 2019 | Amateur Radio

This is a common question asked by hams, new and experienced alike: where is everybody. When you turn on the local 2 meter repeater, more often than not it’s nothing but crickets. I’m sure you can relay the stories about how the repeaters would be active 24/7- there...

Yaesu FTM-400XDR Basic APRS Setup

by | Apr 23, 2019 | emcomm

Yaesu’s FTM-400XDR is an very popular dual band mobile radio that features some extremely sophisticated APRS features. APRS, or the Automated Packet Reporting System is a real-time tactical mode that allows you to transmit your geo location and send and receive short...