Category: VHF/UHF

  • Alinco DR-605E

    Alinco DR-605E

    This page is just a repository to store some documents / information that I’ve gathered in one spot. That means this page may change without notice. Manuals Tips and tricks Unlock full TX/RX This information was sourced from SV3GCB (Dimitris) page and is copied here for my own reference. After unlocking the available frequency ranges…

  • APRS, SDR, OpenWebRX…

    APRS, SDR, OpenWebRX…

    The Automated Packet Reporting System (APRS) is pretty cool! It allows you to exchange messages and positions within your radio horizon using a simple handset. I’ve had an iGate (a receiving antenna with decoder that reports to the APRS-IS network) in the attic for a few weeks but it receives hardly anything due to the…

  • ISS SSTV

    ISS SSTV

    I brought my VGC VR-N76 handheld transceiver on holiday with me to Crete and was able to capture an SSTV image from a high-elevation ISS pass using nothing but the stock antenna in a quiet location by the sea. This HT has the benefit of being able to record all incoming transmissions in the app…