Podcast Number 35 - Podcast ver. 35.3 - February 28, 2010 (37.2 MB, runtime 40:39) We begin another multi-part episode on the subject of APRS. During this episode I provide some general history about the early beginnings of APRS and discuss how I've used the system in the past. I share some details on a few APRS iPhone Apps which are available for download in the iTunes App Store. I provide information on where one can purchase the APRS Trackers and GPS units I've used. These are Argent Data Systems and RPC Electronics. I also mention a couple of websites where you can view real-time APRS data. These sites are APRS.FI and Findu.com. We will pick up our APRS discussion next time in episode 36.
I bring back to The Practical Amateur Radio Podcast two segments I've neglected over the past few months. The Featured Website Segment re-introduces you again to HamRadioForum.net. HamRadioForum.net has a brand new look and is attracting a lot of new members. Please take a moment to visit HamRadioForum.net, sign up for an account and say hello.
Our Fellow Amateurs segment is also back. I re-introduce you to Daniel Romanchik, KB6NU. Daniel is working hard in our amateur community to help introduce our wonderful hobby to both young and old alike. I provide some useful links during this segment. Daniel's website is here. You might also check out Daniel's QRZ Bio. Daniel has written a document specifically directed to the parents of the young people he works with. This document is titled Parents Guide to Ham Radio and is available here. Additionally, Daniel has two very well written study guides for the technician and general license classes.
We also introduce a brand new segment titled The Featured Gadget segment. This new segment is still a work in progress. But for the debut, I discuss the importance of keeping your Windows PC clock in sync. You can download the Time Sync application from Karen's Power Tools, KarenWare.com website. This will keep your Windows PC in perfect time.
Finally, in an email sent to us from Philip Borgnes, in Seattle WA. He provides a link to a conference taking place in April. If you live in the Seattle area and are interested in Emergency Communications, please check out this website.
The time is near, yes the first week of February 2010 is just around the corner. The much anticipated new website of the ARRL will debut the first week of February. If you haven't already, please listen to episode 32 of the Practical Amateur Radio Podcast. This episode includes an interview with Katie Allen, K1KRB. Katie discusses some of the changes you'll see when you visit the brand new ARRL website in just a few days.
Winter Field Day 2010
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Wednesday, 06 January 2010 18:48
Winter Field Day - 2010 Are You Playing?
The SPAR Winter Field Day is fast approaching. Are you going to participate? This will be the 4th annual SPAR Winter Field Day and my second to participate in. You can learn more about the SPAR Winter Field Day by visiting their site. I hope you'll consider checking it out and listen for KD0BIK. I plan to operate 20 and 40m PSK and SSB.
