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Jul 19 2022
Network Changes/Updates
Over the last few weeks, I’ve been working on replacing the Cisco Meraki MX-67 firewall with a Fortinet 60E. Quite a bit of a learning curved was involved there, but we’re on the other side of it now! I’ve also been exploring the world of containers. With some guidance from Stephen, K1LNX, I’ve been able …
Jun 24 2021
Quick and dirty MTR2000 Programming Cable
Recently, I decided to finish up a project that’s been on the shelf for several months now. I was going to convert an analog MTR2000 into a P25 machine via an MMDVM. I used the excellent STM32_DVM and associated cable from Repeater Builder. I have three of the STM32_DVM’s and they work great. Easy to …
Dec 10 2019
I assure you, we’re open!
Coining a phrase from one of my favorite movies….. Things have been very busy around here and I have unfortunately not been updating this page regularly. There is so much work that goes one behind the scenes to keep everything running and I often have little time to come here and update things. Having said …
Oct 21 2018
Thank you!
I would like to extend a big thank you to a young lady by the name of Willow. Recently the N9AG Club was contacted by her mother and informed that they were doing research for a Brownie Girl Scout Troop regarding emergency preparedness and communication skills. Willow found the links we provided of great help …
Aug 30 2018
Anytone AT-D868UV – My Thoughts
I’m going to try something different than what I’ve done in the past. Instead of providing you with a full review, there are plenty of good ones already on the web, I’m going to summarize my pro’s and con’s as I continue to play with this radio. This will be a living post for …
Aug 30 2018
Ailunce HD1 – My Thoughts
I’m going to try something different than what I’ve done in the past. Instead of providing you with a full review, there are plenty of good ones already on the web, I’m going to summarize my pro’s and con’s as I continue to play with this radio. This will be a living post for …
Aug 21 2018
I’m Back!
I’ve been absent much of 2018 due to some family medical issues. Things are beginning to return to normal and I’ll get back to updating this site regularly.
Jun 09 2017
Android DMR M1DU – First 24 Hours
So after a lot of consideration and some collaboration with Bob (W2CYK) regarding c-Bridge integration into the RFinder application, I decided to pull the trigger and get one of the android/radio devices. The M1DU is a ruggedized Android 6 Phone plus a 77UHF FM/DMR Transceiver. After playing around with it for a few hours and …
Mar 06 2017
NF9K Technical Specialist Report – February 2017
Provided some assistance to an Indiana HAM regarding the Raspberry Pi. He’s building an AllStar node and also looking into the RTCM units to build out a simulcast system. This will be an interesting project to follow. Last I heard from him, he’s purchased GPS references for each RTCM. Simulcast is nothing without perfect timing. …