Projects
The to-do list. Things I want to build, set up, or just try, kept here so I remember them and so others can pick through the links. Finished items get a write-up on the home page or the blog.
Kits and builds
- NinoTNC N9600A Build the kit. Packet TNC for the TARPN network.
- NucleoTNC Build the kit. Mobilinkd TNC on an STM32 Nucleo board.
- 555 code practice oscillator Build the ARRL 555-timer CPO.
- Keyer / CPO with the K16 CW processor Design my own keyer and code practice oscillator around the K1EL K16.
Packet, APRS, and mesh
- PAX-25 node on RF Set up a dedicated PAX-25 packet node on the air.
- Kenwood TK-790H Set up and configure as a dedicated packet radio.
- Modem73 Play with it. Open source OFDM software modem for HF/VHF/UHF, speaks KISS.
- Reticulum Set up a Reticulum node.
Antennas
- 80m wire antenna Build one to get on 80m from the home station.
Dashboards and station software
- FT8 on iPad Set up FT8 on the iPad for portable and couch operating.
- AirPulse station Set up an AirPulse station from Feedline Labs.
- OpenHamClock Configure it with live data from WSJT-X.
- Helioclock Play with the dashboard.
- Graywolf Play with it.
Voice and telephony
- FreeDV RADE Play with the new FreeDV digital voice mode on HF.
- PhreakNet Set up a node.
- AllStar station Build an AllStarLink node.
Licensing and study
- Amateur Extra license Study for and pass the Extra class exam.