Plugin to display QSO count from Wavelog in WordPress
Wordpress plugin, that retrieves Wavelog data via API and displays the QSO numbers per operating mode via shortcodes in Wordpress.
LoTW Upload invalid from Wavelog (Invalid Ignore)
If you try to upload QSOs to LoTW with the ‘Propagation Mode’ ‘Terrestrial or atmospheric repeater or transponder’, you will not be able to upload them to LoTW.
First upload of our club station log on QRZ.com with data from 1982. Will we receive old confirmations?
Today I did something special – I uploaded the logbook of our amateur radio club station DF0VL to qrz.com. The exciting thing about it? This logbook goes all the way back to 1982! A few amateur radio operators will have been surprised to suddenly receive confirmations for QSOs since 1982 in 2024.
Overreach to 2m during the Northern Lights in October 2024
2024 was the year of the Northern Lights – at least if you live in northern Germany. In May and October, we were able to marvel at this extremely rare celestial spectacle in Germany. In October, I took advantage of the auroras to use overreach in the 2m band.
Review: “Türen auf mit der Maus 2024” at the amateur radio club N52 Vlotho
Enthusiastic little amateur radio operators establish international radio contacts and hunt for radio beacons. On 3 October, our amateur radio club Vlotho N52 once again opened its doors for the …
Why considering the Doppler effect on 70cm band (435MHz) but not on 2m (145MHz) when operating satellites or space communication?
I couldn’t answer that question myself for a long time. I thought “Hey both signals travel at the same speed of light, why is there a difference?”. So I wrote this memo to myself (and maybe others) trying to answer that question once and for all.
Today I fucked up: Contacting the ISS repeater for the first time
I began to read about space and satellite operations a few months ago. Really interesting stuff, but I didn‘t have the right equipment for it. Until last week and so I started contacting the ISS repeater without success. One week later I found my stupid mistake. An overview of how to start and what errors to avoid.
Switching from Cloudlog to Wavelog: A field report
Switching from Cloudlog to Wavelog: Why Wavelog is the better logbook software for amateur radio. Improved installation, better performance and user-friendly features make Wavelog my first choice.
Open day at the local amateur radio club N52 Vlotho on Mouse Day 03 October 2024
On 3 October 2024, companies, clubs and institutions across Germany will open their doors to young visitors as part of the Doors Open with the Mouse 2024 campaign with the …
Discover the Magic of JS8Call: Revolutionizing Amateur Radio Communication
While FT8 has revolutionized the way we make quick and efficient contacts, I often find myself yearning for more meaningful exchanges. That’s where JS8Call comes into play—a digital mode that combines the robustness of FT8 with the richness of free-text communication. Let’s dive into why JS8Call is a game-changer and how it can enhance your amateur radio experience.