by KI5IZR | Jul 24, 2021 | Community Service, Repeater Updates, RGV, Volunteers
ONE DAY IN THE LIFE OF THE STARLINK SYSTEM After the stormy weather on Tuesday night, July 20th, the 146.700/444.275 repeaters ceased operations. Along with the two analog repeaters, the DMR repeater at the same site also stopped working. Strangely, the two...
by KI5IZR | Jul 11, 2021 | Ham Shack News
Firmware update ICOM IC-7300 v.1.41 (9 July, 2021) You can download the latest firmware update here: https://www.icomjapan.com/support/firmware_driver/3339/ Many of us have the ICOM IC-7300 radio in our shack. Be sure you’ve got the latest firmware update to...
by KI5IZR | Jul 1, 2021 | Community Service, Local Events, Repeater Updates, RGV
Changes Made to the RGV Digipeater System With the expert assistance of Joe Ashcom – AG5DL, W5STX-2 (145.770) and W5RGV-2 (145.010) were installed, Saturday, June 26th, at La Feria. W5STX-2 and W5RGV-2 have replaced STX and RGV. STX and RGV are no longer...
by KI5IZR | Jun 14, 2021 | Community Service, RGV
South Texas Amateur Repeater Society History Part II — Unexpected Luck and New Directions It has been said that it is always darkest before the dawn and when one door closes another always opens. Although nice to say as both are positive statements, but I never...
by KI5IZR | Jun 14, 2021 | FCC Rules
RF Exposure Calculator As you’re probably aware, amateur operators are now required to test their radio equipment for RF Exposure, according to recent changes in the FCC RF Exposure Regulations. What you may not know is HOW to go about complying with these...