How to Build a Raspberry Pi APRS iGate with Direwolf
An APRS iGate receives Automatic Packet Reporting System packets over radio and forwards them to the APRS-IS network. This lets stations heard in your area appear on services…
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Tips and Tricks – Kenwood TH-D75A
On the Kenwood TH-D75A, you can put Band B, the lower display, into Memory Channel mode while Band A remains in whatever mode you want. Kenwood confirms that…
FT-5D GPS APRS setup
Better option for mobile use: SmartBeaconing If you’re using the FT-5D while driving, I recommend SmartBeaconing instead of a fixed 5-minute timer. It changes the beacon timing based…
Overview — What CTCSS and DCS Are
CTCSS (Continuous Tone-Coded Squelch System) and DCS (Digital-Coded Squelch) are privacy code systems used in analog two-way radio communications. They do not create new channels nor encrypt your…
AnyTone 878UVII Plus vs. AnyTone AT-D890UV + Kenwood TH-D75A
Now from a different prespective One Radio vs. Purpose-Built Stack — Which Wins in 2026? If you’ve spent any time in DMR, APRS, or mixed-mode VHF/UHF work, you’ve…
AnyTone AT-D890UV vs 878UVII Plus + TH-D75A
One Radio to Rule Them All… or Two Radios Done Right? The Question As handheld radios evolve, we’re seeing a push toward “do everything in one box” radios like the AnyTone…
AnyTone AT-D890UV: The Next-Level DMR Handheld for Serious Operators
If you’ve spent any time running DMR, APRS, or multi-mode handhelds, you already know the usual trade-offs: power vs. battery, features vs. usability, and analog vs. digital flexibility.…
GMRS Handheld Showdown: BTech GMRS-V2 vs. Retevis/Ailunce HA1G vs. Radioddity GM-30 Plus
If you’re shopping for a GMRS handheld in 2026, you’ve probably noticed the market has split into two camps: The BTech GMRS-V2, Retevis/Ailunce HA1G, and Radioddity GM-30 Plus…
BTECH GMRS-V2: A Practical, Capable GMRS Handheld for Everyday and Emergency Use
The BTECH GMRS-V2 is a purpose-built GMRS handheld designed for users who want reliable local communications without stepping into the complexity of amateur (ham) radio licensing. Built by…
Engineering a Low-Cost APRS Node with Raspberry Pi, DigiPi, and a Baofeng UV-5R Mini
Overview APRS (Automatic Packet Reporting System) remains one of the most mature examples of distributed RF data networking in real-world use. Long before the rise of modern IoT…