Amateur Radio Emergency Data Network (AREDN) is a mesh network deployed by Amateur Radio operators to provide a broadband data network which does not rely on external network providers to provide high speed data connection in a time of emergency.
AREDN is quite small in Australia and almost non-existent in Western Australia.
This is my attempt to generate some interest in setting up and AREDN network in Western Australia.
If you are interested, please drop me a line at vk6dev@gmail.com
This post is a reference document where I will be recording reference material related to APRS, how it works and what we can do with it.
What is a Path?
Initial Path settings.
Reading a Path record after the fact.
Interested in using a Raspberry Pi in your Amateur Radio life? Then Read on…
Continue reading “Raspberry Pi in Portable Amateur Radio”This page is a work in progress. It will be updated with new information as I gather it.
Continue reading “Weather Information for Australia”This post is a work in progress. I will update it as I have more information.
What is JS8Call?
What is JS8Call useful for?
Who Uses JS8Call?
Continue reading “JS8Call”Since beginning to setup my shack in September, I have been looking at organised ways of distributing power to all the equipment I currently have and the new projectsI have planned.
Continue reading “Power Distribution”This post is a work in progress I will update it as I discover relevant information.
What is Winlink?
Why use Winlink Email?
(Some not thought through, just here as a reminder)
This post is a work in progress. It will be updated over time as I find more relevant information.
Continue reading “FT8 Digital Mode”FT8 is a popular form of digital weak signal communication used primarily by amateur radio operators to communicate on amateur radio bands with a majority of traffic occurring on the HF amateur bands.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/FT8
Making contacts between Ham’s is one of the most interesting parts of Amateur Radio. But don’t let the lack of a license hold you back. You can QSL via email and and WebSDR.
I’m currently studying for my foundation license so transmitting in not an option. I’ve been using several software defined radios that are available on the Internet.
Last weekend I was listening on the 10m band using a KiwiSDR located near Westdale WA. (South East of Perth, grid square: OF87hp)
While listening, I heard a CQ call from VZ1UOK. Not having a way of talking back, I looked up his details and shot him an email with my QSL to his call.
After 3 days he do back to me. I finally completed my first QSL via email. I can’t wait to get licensed and setup some gear so I can QSL on the air.
Over the last few weeks I decided I would finally go ahead and get my Amateur Radio License. It’s not the first time I’ve though about it. Back in 2014 I was looking at it but circumstances at the time meant it was not to be. So now I’m determined to become an amateur radio operator
Last weekend I made contact the the Bunbury Radio Club and Monday evening I attended a meeting at the Parade Hotel. The club has quite the history and has been regularly meeting for more than 30 years. There were 4 members present and my application for membership was accepted.
Check out the site at www.bunburyradioclub.com
There’s so much to learn and I’ve booked into the Ham College in August to study and take the test for my foundation license.
WebSDR’s are a great thing. I’ve spent. few hours this week listening around the bands.
I look forward to getting on the air shortly and get some equipment set up soon.
