Amateur Radio Weekly 08FEB2025

[Richard VE3OZW]

Issue 368 February 8, 2025

Top links

US Amateur Radio Emergency Preparedness Act re-introduced
Legislation would require HOAs to accommodate Amateur Radio operators by allowing use of outdoor antennas.
ARRL

ISS Fram2Ham SSTV simulation
International Space Station Fram2Ham Slow Scan TV simulation will take place February 13-17 on 437.550 MHz FM.
AMSAT-UK

Communicating with satellites like it’s 1957
Like the ’50s, it doesn’t take too much specialized equipment to communicate with satellites.
Hackaday

'Unprecedented' Starlink reentries
In January alone, more than 120 Starlinks deorbited, creating a shower of fireballs.
Spaceweather.com

OSU Amateur Radio Club embraces tradition while in new era of communication
The club received $9,700 from the American Radio Relay League Foundation to help it reform for the future.
Oklahoma State University

NRSC releases details of AM band RF noise study
Contrary to expectations, AM noise levels, even in the city of Baltimore, were moderately low on the roadways.
RadioWorld

Super portable POTA: One Watt, one tiny key, big fun
To maximize my limited operating time, I went with my go-to minimalist setup: The Elecraft KX2 and AX1 antenna—a truly dynamic duo.
QRPer

Why QRP? Isn't life short?
QRP operating tips.
VE3IPS

dxclustermap
A configurable color-coded DX cluster map and table.
DO1ZL

Video

Make your new QSL card with Inkscape
Inkscape is a very powerful Open Source graphics program.
KB9RLW

Checking out the Discovery Dish
A simple & easy-to-use satellite antenna for everyone.
Saveitforparts

Introduction to single side band
Vintage Air Force film introduction to single side band.
YouTube

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