[SkyHub] SkyHub Digest, Vol 72, Issue 14

Tue Jun 16 19:06:25 EDT 2026

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>    1. Re: Question for the groupe (Randall ~ AE7RJ)
>    2. Re: Question for the groupe (Burness Ansell)
>    3. Re: Question for the groupe (Skyler Fennell)
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> ---------- Forwarded message ----------
> From: "Randall ~ AE7RJ" <ae7rj at jonesnw.net>
> To: Bruce Hofer <brucehofer1 at icloud.com>
> Cc: QST SkyHubLink <skyhub at mailman.qth.net>
> Bcc:
> Date: Tue, 16 Jun 2026 10:54:35 -0700
> Subject: Re: [SkyHub] Question for the groupe
> Bruce,
>
> True enough.  But different services have different rules.  Some are
> issued family licenses, for example.  Some don't require a license at all.
> Ours requires a test.
>
> We have the freedom to do things with hardware that the other services
> don't really have.  We can experiment.
>
> But I don't think AI on the air is going to be a good thing.  That's going
> to be too much like broadcasting which we're not supposed to do.  At least
> when a person does a weather net he's taken a roll call and knows who he's
> talking to.
>
> This is just my ever so humble opinion.  Maybe The Commission won't care.
> Who knows.
>
> --
> 73s ...
>
> *Randall Jones*
> ae7rj at jonesnw.net
> *AE7RJ* / *WSDI868*
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> 1N73LL1G3NC3 15 7H3 4B1L17Y 70 4D4P7 70 CH4NG3
> — 573PH3N H4WK1NG
> ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
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> On 15-Jun-26 19:45, Bruce Hofer wrote:
>
> For my rebuttal :
>  Ai voice / synthesize voice is used on Public safety frequencies ie :
> “Dispatching “ along with several  “other applications”  that fall under
> the all mighty FCC control ..Ham radio hobby is an ever evolving concept in
> its own self . With experimentation / development/ research  etc. that is
> going on daily in several different directions within this Hobby . ..as
> “change” disagrees with some ,but maybe it should be embraced in order for
> the hobby to advance…
> Bruce..
> Sent from …
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> On Jun 15, 2026, at 20:00, Randall ~ AE7RJ <ae7rj at jonesnw.net>
> <ae7rj at jonesnw.net> wrote:
>
>  Bruce,
>
> In my ever so humble opinion ... The Commission wouldn't be all that
> happy with an AI on the air on amateur frequencies.
>
> Repeaters identify using a synthesized voice, but that's canned with a
> limited vocabulary. It won't say something it should not.  An AI is going
> to say whatever is on the script.
>
> --
> 73s ...
>
> *Randall Jones*
> ae7rj at jonesnw.net
> *AE7RJ* / *WSDI868*
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> 1N73LL1G3NC3 15 7H3 4B1L17Y 70 4D4P7 70 CH4NG3
> — 573PH3N H4WK1NG
> ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
>
> On 15-Jun-26 13:37, Bruce Hofer via SkyHub wrote:
>
> Just wondering …for the weather Net …( please don’t take this wrong and
> it’s not intended to offend anyone ) …my question would be if the regional
> forecast couldn’t be read via AI generated speech ???? ..
>
> Please …someone check on that as an option …and like I stated not to
> offend or degrade anyone with my question for the group… 73’ all
>
> Bruce
>
> De:Kc0efs
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> From: Burness Ansell <ki0ar at me.com>
> To: Skyler Fennell <fennell.skyler at gmail.com>
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> Date: Tue, 16 Jun 2026 11:56:12 -0600
> Subject: Re: [SkyHub] Question for the groupe
> My question: How is doing a weather broadcast any different than
> stations/clubs rebroadcasting the Amateur Radio Newsline broadcast on a
> weekly basis? No interaction between amateurs, just a broadcast of a
> recording, done all the time, every week, over hundreds of repeater systems
> across the nation. AI is just another extension of how amateur radio can be
> used provided it is used properly according to FCC rules and regs.
> Burness
> KI0AR
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> On Jun 16, 2026, at 6:35 AM, Skyler Fennell via SkyHub <
> skyhub at mailman.qth.net> wrote:
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> 
> All,
>
> Debate aside, something like this would have to go through technical team
> and voted on among board members. Even if it was determined legal and a
> vote were to go through for it, the tech team is swamped with other
> critical projects that have to get done, and simply would not have time to
> develop this.
>
> If this is something someone is really passionate about, I would suggest
> developing a solution on your own personal test AllStarLink node before
> pitching your idea to the SkyHubLink board.
>
> Thanks
> Skyler
>
>
> On Mon, Jun 15, 2026 at 2:38 PM Bruce Hofer via SkyHub <
> skyhub at mailman.qth.net> wrote:
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>> Just wondering …for the weather Net …( please don’t take this wrong and
>> it’s not intended to offend anyone ) …my question would be if the regional
>> forecast couldn’t be read via AI generated speech ???? ..
>>
>> Please …someone check on that as an option …and like I stated not to
>> offend or degrade anyone with my question for the group… 73’ all
>>
>> Bruce
>>
>> De:Kc0efs
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> ---------- Forwarded message ----------
> From: Skyler Fennell <73w0sky at gmail.com>
> To: Burness Ansell <ki0ar at me.com>
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> Date: Tue, 16 Jun 2026 16:52:12 -0600
> Subject: Re: [SkyHub] Question for the groupe
> I didn’t mean to shut down the idea of it sounded like I did, I’m still
> willing to try pending board vote. If someone can help:
>
> -Need to TTS our weather script .txt file (which is generated with a
> python script that Jon N5RR I think wrote
>
> -convert them into chunks less than 3 minutes each
> - convert to ULAW (raw header less 8KHz sample rate 16 bit)
> -issue asterisk playback command sequentially, listen for key ups in
> between, hold off until unkey. -Use asterisk event management subsystem for
> detecting key ups to bash script
>
> Shouldn’t be too bad tbh
>
>
> On Tue, Jun 16, 2026 at 3:16 PM Burness Ansell via SkyHub <
> skyhub at mailman.qth.net> wrote:
>
>> My question: How is doing a weather broadcast any different than
>> stations/clubs rebroadcasting the Amateur Radio Newsline broadcast on a
>> weekly basis? No interaction between amateurs, just a broadcast of a
>> recording, done all the time, every week, over hundreds of repeater systems
>> across the nation. AI is just another extension of how amateur radio can be
>> used provided it is used properly according to FCC rules and regs.
>> Burness
>> KI0AR
>>
>> On Jun 16, 2026, at 6:35 AM, Skyler Fennell via SkyHub <
>> skyhub at mailman.qth.net> wrote:
>>
>> 
>>
>> All,
>>
>> Debate aside, something like this would have to go through technical team
>> and voted on among board members. Even if it was determined legal and a
>> vote were to go through for it, the tech team is swamped with other
>> critical projects that have to get done, and simply would not have time to
>> develop this.
>>
>> If this is something someone is really passionate about, I would suggest
>> developing a solution on your own personal test AllStarLink node before
>> pitching your idea to the SkyHubLink board.
>>
>> Thanks
>> Skyler
>>
>>
>> On Mon, Jun 15, 2026 at 2:38 PM Bruce Hofer via SkyHub <
>> skyhub at mailman.qth.net> wrote:
>>
>>> Just wondering …for the weather Net …( please don’t take this wrong and
>>> it’s not intended to offend anyone ) …my question would be if the regional
>>> forecast couldn’t be read via AI generated speech ???? ..
>>>
>>> Please …someone check on that as an option …and like I stated not to
>>> offend or degrade anyone with my question for the group… 73’ all
>>>
>>> Bruce
>>>
>>> De:Kc0efs
>>> Sent from …
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