Josef | OE3FJS
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Power Source for Portable Operation: Eremit LiFePO4 in a 3D-Printed Enclosure
I spent a long time thinking about how to get power for portable operations. If you’re out with a (tr)uSDX or USDX, it’s easy: three unprotected 18650 cells in a holder — done. Manuel DL2MAN,…
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MeshCom 4.0 Off-Grid – Is That Even Possible?
Since my QTH is in a hollow surrounded by hills, connecting to other nodes just isn’t possible from here. And let’s be honest: hanging a node directly on the internet is basically WhatsApp with an…
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Frequency Utilisation Ordinance: What Has Changed for Radio Amateurs in Austria
With the amendment of the Frequency Utilisation Ordinance (Frequenznutzungsverordnung, FNV), published on 13 March 2023 as BGBl. II No. 61/2023, the amateur radio frequency allocations in Austria were fundamentally reorganised. The former Annex 2 of…
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TOTA – Towers On The Air: Climb the Tower and Call CQ!
Guest article by Josef | OE3FJS Be honest: Have you ever climbed an observation tower, reached the top, enjoyed the stunning panoramic view – and thought: “Man, I really should call CQ from up here!”?…
