Sparta, TN
For those with DMR radios, the N0GSG contact manager is now available with updated support for MD2017 and MD9600 radios. It also allows a single code plug to be moved between radios from Connect Systems, Tytera, Retevis, and AnyTone. Detailed information and the download is available from the following link. A donation is optional.
http://n0gsg.com/contact-manager/
73,
William
KW1LL
From AMSAT
To all radio amateurs
SB SPACE ARL ARLS009
ARLS009 FalconSAT-3 Now Open for Amateur Radio UseThe Air Force Academy satellite FalconSAT-3 is now open for Amateur Radio use as a digital store-and-forward system. Built in 2005 and 2006 by cadets and faculty in the Space Systems Research Center at the US Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, FalconSAT-3 was
launched in 2007.The satellite has completed its scientific and training missions, and the Academy now is making it available for Amateur Radio use. The Packet Bulletin Board System operates at 9600 baud with a 145.840 MHz uplink/435.103 MHz downlink. Output power is 1 W, and the downlink is continuously on. Digipeating is enabled for live QSOs, but unattended digipeating operation is not authorized at this time.
Additional information is available on the AMSAT website at, https://www.amsat.org/falconsat-3/ .
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Submitted by KD4WX
Regarding the new 630/2200 meter bands, ham operators should register to protect your station and urge your fellow hams to do the same.
Click to access DA-17-893A1.pdf
According to CQ MF/LF Editor John Langridge, KB5NJD/WG2XIQ, it is a good idea for “all amateurs to register, even if they don’t plan to use these bands in the near future, as the FCC rules prohibit UTC (the Utilities Technology Council) from deploying PLC in these bands closer than 1 kilometer from registered stations. Registration now will protect your ability to use our new MF/LF bands in the future.”
73!
William, KW1LL
The following is a 4 part (almost 3 hour) video presentation by the Ohio ARRL that explains programming DMR code plugs. This is a detailed presentation and will answer a lot of questions. Dale (KC2CBD) of the Putnam County ARES recommended this series to members interested in using DMR.
http://arrl-ohio.org/digital/cp-writing.html
73, KW1LL
Below is a link to the updated ARRL Band Chart. It includes the two new bands, 630m and 2200m.
http://www.arrl.org/graphical-frequency-allocations
Submitted by KW1LL
Via William (KW1LL)
The following is an update on the status of the Cookeville addition of DMR, Brandmeister, D-Star, and Fusion. The link goes to the Cookeville Repeater Association website. Hopefully, this will help those who wish to try some of the digital modes through the Cookeville link.
https://sites.google.com/site/cookevillerepeater/url-redirect/repeaters
From club secretary Bob (N9IWJ):
Just to let all know the new TYT MD-2017 dual band portable is out and it is sweet, nice having VHF and UHF in one portable and digital and analog, (about $178.00) if you look in the right spot, I use letsgetready on ebay great folks, top notch dealer.
3000 channels incredible. Now 64 modes per zone instead of 16,
1000 contacts, digital and analog, being told the mobil rig is about 2-3 months out being checked out now working out bugs.
Also be sure to get the GPS model if ya get one.
Microphones out in a couple weeks.
From Delta Division Newsletter:
Delta Division Ham of the Year nominations are now underway. I am sure most of you have received an email form your respective Section Managers recently, but allow me to reiterate: It is time to nominate your choice for Delta Division Ham of the year. Nominations will close on June 30, 2017. Please send your nominations to your respective Section Manager. One source online for the form can be found on the TNARRL.org website Resources page. Other sections may have it available shortly. Please take the time to nominate a great ham that you know.
Submitted by KD4WX
For those interested in using the TYT DMR and some other DMR radios, this is a free contact manager that helps with programming the DMR groups and contact lists. The software was “advertised” on the Ham Radio 2.0 show.
Software: http://n0gsg.no-ip.org/contact-manager/Program on using the software can be viewed at:
Ham Radio 2.0: Episode 58 – How to Write a DMR Codeplug / N0GSG Contact Manager Demo
https://youtu.be/FTvtK8ZOxqc
Submitted by KW1LL
I thought some members might be interested in experimenting with this software. The page has a full description, but the software will model the propagation on a selected HF band and show the expected propagation based on historical data back to 1900. It can also obtain real-time data from WWV and use it for a live assessment of the band. It also shows a daily point to point chart showing the best time and frequency for communication between the two locations.
NOTE: Read the installation details completely.
Submitted by KW1LL
White County Amateur Radio Club 