[ETS/PARC List] Fwd: Fw: North Star Digital Net

Tue Apr 7 11:31:21 EDT 2020

*Tonight on the two meter repeater at 8pm...*
*Upcoming Presentation on 4/14 Net: **Steve, K2GOG and Joe, NE2Z will
provide an overview of HASviolet technology*

*8**:00* *PM EST **Tuesday Evenings*
*Where:*
 • *DMR STEM Talk Group 31630*
 • *EchoLink* Node 188465 *N2HVD-R*
* • **All**star *Node *48878*

*Overview:*
The net allows for the unbiased exchange of information with an opportunity
to talk with other digital enthusiasts. The format remains informal and
interactive. There is no fixed membership nor any geographic confines,  so
all are encouraged to drop by and join the dialog.  Details are provided on
the webpage: http://www.northstardigitalnet.us/

*News and Links:*

*HASviolet software intro episode 1 *

*https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LlcoG4CrOjY
<https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LlcoG4CrOjY> *
<https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LlcoG4CrOjY>
HASviolet software intro episode 1
<https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LlcoG4CrOjY>
In this video, Joe Cupano NE2Z provides an overview of the HASviolet
software directory and some of the basic understanding of the project. He
then demonstrates the beacon mode application. For more detail, please
visit hvdn.org/violet
www.youtube.com

*HASviolet: Open Source Antenna Basics*
https://hvdnnotebook.blogspot.com/2020/03/hasviolet-open-source-antenna-basics.html
<https://hvdnnotebook.blogspot.com/2020/03/hasviolet-open-source-antenna-basics.html>
HASviolet: Open Source Antenna Basics
<https://hvdnnotebook.blogspot.com/2020/03/hasviolet-open-source-antenna-basics.html>
900 MHz antenna for LoRa by HVDN for HASviolet
hvdnnotebook.blogspot.com
*HASviolet: Antenna Math*
https://hvdnnotebook.blogspot.com/2020/03/hasviolet-antenna-math.html
<https://hvdnnotebook.blogspot.com/2020/03/hasviolet-antenna-math.html>
HASviolet: Antenna Math
<https://hvdnnotebook.blogspot.com/2020/03/hasviolet-antenna-math.html>
900 MHz full wave loop antenna design
hvdnnotebook.blogspot.com
HASviolet: Pi Power Considerations
https://hvdnnotebook.blogspot.com/2020/03/hasviolet-pi-power-considerations.html
*https://hvdnnotebook.blogspot.com/2020/03/hasviolet-antenna-math.html
<https://hvdnnotebook.blogspot.com/2020/03/hasviolet-antenna-math.html>*
HVDN NEWS
<https://hvdnnotebook.blogspot.com/2020/03/hasviolet-pi-power-considerations.html>
The HVDN Notebook is a blog to promote digital electronics and amateur
radio activities and interests in the Hudson Valley of New York
hvdnnotebook.blogspot.com

Wouxun KG-UV7D 2M/6M Handheld | Analog Ham Radio
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fibAfhXe6nA
<https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fibAfhXe6nA>
Wouxun KG-UV7D 2M/6M Handheld | Analog Ham Radio
<https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fibAfhXe6nA>
Wouxun KG-UV7D 2M/6M Dual Band Handheld - the dual band analog version of
this radio that includes 6-meter instead of 220 or 440.
https://www.buytwowayradios.com/wouxun-kg-uv7d.html ★★★ KEEP THE MOMENTUM
GOING★★★ SUBSCRIBE for more Ham Radio video: https://goo.gl/6hjh2J Checkout
my WEBSITE: https://livefromthehamshack.tv PATREON ...
www.youtube.com

Duplex MMDVM Hotspot  (Recommended by James, KB1B)

*https://www.ebay.com/itm/MMDVM-HS-Dual-Hat-Duplex-MMDVM-Hotspot-P25-DMR-YSF-NXDN-Pi-Revision-1-3-OLED/173398296164
<https://www.ebay.com/itm/MMDVM-HS-Dual-Hat-Duplex-MMDVM-Hotspot-P25-DMR-YSF-NXDN-Pi-Revision-1-3-OLED/173398296164>
*
<https://www.ebay.com/itm/MMDVM-HS-Dual-Hat-Duplex-MMDVM-Hotspot-P25-DMR-YSF-NXDN-Pi-Revision-1-3-OLED/173398296164>
MMDVM_HS_Dual_Hat Duplex MMDVM Hotspot P25 DMR YSF NXDN Pi Revision 1.3 +
OLED 846874883628 | eBay
<https://www.ebay.com/itm/MMDVM-HS-Dual-Hat-Duplex-MMDVM-Hotspot-P25-DMR-YSF-NXDN-Pi-Revision-1-3-OLED/173398296164>
MMDVM HotSPOT Module +OLED +2 Antenna. This PCB uses theMMDVM_HS. -
Supports DMR, P-25,D-Star and System Fusion. - Mounts cleanly on all
current Raspberry Pi's including the Pi Zero. Duplex variant of
MMDVM_HS_Hat.
www.ebay.com

Script to check HBlink/HBmonitor services with low-overhead/bandwidth:

*https://gist.github.com/JosephSamela/5eb3b4774396ebf1d15838948eb76def
<https://gist.github.com/JosephSamela/5eb3b4774396ebf1d15838948eb76def> *
<https://gist.github.com/JosephSamela/5eb3b4774396ebf1d15838948eb76def>
hbmon.py
<https://gist.github.com/JosephSamela/5eb3b4774396ebf1d15838948eb76def>
GitHub Gist: instantly share code, notes, and snippets.
gist.github.com

Bored as Hell with the Self Quarantine? - Build a Kit:
https://www.qrpkits.com/
QRP Kits - Pacific Antenna <https://www.qrpkits.com/>
Contact Information for Pacific Antenna If you have general questions about
anything other than orders or parts, please email us us. We always ship
orders as quickly as possible, usually within a maximum of 1-2 weeks.
www.qrpkits.com

FCC Grants Temporary Emergency Authority to WISPs Operating in 5.8 GHz Band

*http://www.arrl.org/news/fcc-grants-temporary-emergency-authority-to-wisps-operating-in-5-8-ghz-band
<http://www.arrl.org/news/fcc-grants-temporary-emergency-authority-to-wisps-operating-in-5-8-ghz-band>
*
FCC Grants Temporary Emergency Authority to WISPs Operating in 5.8 GHz Band
<http://www.arrl.org/news/fcc-grants-temporary-emergency-authority-to-wisps-operating-in-5-8-ghz-band>
03/30/2020. The FCC has granted temporary permission to wireless internet
service providers (WISPs) in rural portions of 29 states and the US Virgin
Islands to operate in the 5.8 GHz band (5.850 – 5.895 GHz). The
authorization, to help meet the temporary surge in demand for residential
fixed broadband services during the COVID-19 pandemic, was one of multiple
waivers issued in the past week ...
www.arrl.org

*Upcoming Events:*  *(check for rescheduling or cancellation as event
approaches)*

5/23: BARA Hamfest (NJ)
https://www.bara.org/event/bara-hamfest-spring/
**
BARA Hamfest <https://www.bara.org/event/bara-hamfest-spring/>
Details Date: May 23 Time: 8:00 am - 1:00 pm Event Category: Activity
Website: http://www.bara.org/hamfest
www.bara.org
*7/31 - 8/2: HOPE 2020: The 13th Hackers On Planet Earth (HOPE) (NY)*

*https://hope.net/about.html <https://hope.net/about.html> *
**
[HOPE 2020] About <https://hope.net/about.html>
The 13th Hackers On Planet Earth (HOPE) conference will be held from July
31st to August 2nd, 2020 at St. John's University, Queens, New York City.
H.O.P.E. stands for Hackers On Planet Earth, one of the most creative and
diverse hacker events in the world.It's been happening since 1994..
Thousands of people from around the world come to HOPE.
hope.net

* 9/18 - 9/20: WOPR Summit - an immersive hacking conference focused on HW,
SW, & wireless tech (PA) https://www.woprsummit.org/
<https://www.woprsummit.org/>  WOPR Summit || Home
<https://www.woprsummit.org/> Immersive Hacking Conference focused on
Hardware, Software, and Wireless Technologies www.woprsummit.org
<http://www.woprsummit.org> *

*Honor Role 3/31/2020 2020-03-31 8:00 PM EST Brandmeister TG31630 (STEM)
NUM TIME DMR ID CALLSIGN NAME 1 20:01:27 3102547 KA2YRA Steve via Hvdn 2
20:01:50 3136231 WA2UMP Jim 3 20:03:44 3134096 K2MCI William 4 20:04:24
3125650 K1AMJ Alan 5 20:04:35 3134341 K2ULF David 6 20:06:16 1136135 N2MCI
Peter 7 20:40:37 3127769 KC2WLX Joe 8 21:04:24 3161726 KB3IVS Derrick 9
21:04:57 3136483 N2OKB Francisco *
   10   20:01:27 3102547 KD2DUL   Steve via Hvdn    11  20:01:27 3102547
W2YJK    Skip via Hvdn