Archive for the 'Ham Radio' Category

Strong Tucson Repeaters

Friday, July 31st, 2009

Here is a list I compiled while programming my HT and mobile rig. Anything that says “STRONG” gave me an S9 with my 10 dB attenuator attached. Anything that says “STRONG+” gave me full-scale reading with the attenuator. I am located near the U of A campus.
VHF:
Frequency PLin PLout Patch? IRLP ECHO
145.27 107.2 weak gv
145.29 107.2 STRONG
145.33 0 STRONG
145.39 156.7 +STRONG
145.43 0 GV
145.49 0 STRONG K7OPX
146.66 110.9 GOOD
146.68 173 OK
146.70 127.3 +STRONG IRLP3300
146.74 162.2 OK
146.80 156.7 156.7 +STRONG RST
146.82 110 110 +STRONG
146.86 141 weak
146.88 110 +STRONG
146.90 141 weak
146.94 110 103.5 STRONG
146.96 127.3 UA
147.00 110 STRONG
147.02 162 weak
147.04 114.8 OK
147.10 100 +STRONG
147.14 127.3 127.3 OK, mt lem
147.16 141 +STRONG mt […]

PSK31 interface for Kenwood TS-680s / TS-140 HF Transceiver

Monday, January 12th, 2009

This past week I’ve been struggling with building a good interface between my Apple Powerbook and my HF Transceiver for PSK31 (and other modes). The interface had to handle audio (both going from the radio to the computer, and vice-versa), as well as keying the transmitter. Not wanting to spend money on a USB to […]