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???? Big Update: Welcome to HamLike.com!

Hey everyone, exciting news! SDHam.org has officially rebranded to HamLike.com, and rolled out some awesome new features! The biggest addition? Thumbs-up voting is now live! If you see a post you like, whether it’s helpf…

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Need Help with Solar RFI, HF Bands Unusable

I'm reaching out to see if anyone in the community might be able to help me out. After installing a solar system at my house, I started experiencing major RFI issues across the HF bands. It's bad enough that I can barely…

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GRA-7350T

Did a quick test of the GRA-7350T on 20 meters. Setup was straightforward, and an antenna analyzer was definitely useful for quicker tuning. So far, getting good performance. Curious if anyone else is running this and wh…

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arcOS: A Simple Way to Get on Digital Ham Radio

# **arcOS: A Simple Way to Get on Digital Ham Radio** If you’ve ever wanted to try digital ham radio but found the setup confusing, **arcOS** might be exactly what you need. Special thanks to KG4VDK for creating this val…

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Bored with Ham Radio? Try Something New!

If you’ve been in the hobby for a while and feel like you’ve hit a rut, **you’re not alone**. Maybe you’ve worked all the DX you care about, or you’re tired of the same local repeater chatter. But instead of walking away…

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Show Off Your Meshtastic Setup!

Running a Meshtastic device? Let’s see what you’ve got! Whether it’s a simple handheld, a mobile rig in your truck, or some DIY setup with wires everywhere, we want to check it out. Meshtastic is growing fast, and San Di…

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DigiPi: A Powerful, Portable Data Transceiver for Ham Radio

DigiPi is a powerful and compact amateur radio data transceiver designed for Raspberry Pi, offering seamless access to various digital modes over Wi-Fi via a phone or web browser. This innovative device transforms tradit…

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Integrating AI into Everyday Ham Radio Activities

Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools like ChatGPT have been transforming various hobbies and industries, and ham radio is no exception. Whether you are a seasoned operator or just starting out, AI can become a valuable ass…

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Fused Anderson Power Pole Distribution box

Fused Anderson Power Pole Distribution box This is a Fused Power Distribution box featuring Anderson PowerPole connectors. These connectors have been adopted by the Ham Radio community to enable Hams to easily connect to…

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Spiderbeam 12m Mast Guy Wire Plate

Spiderbeam 12m Mast Guy Wire Plate Source: https://www.printables.com/model/225224-spiderbeam-12m-mast-ham-radio/files

Xmas ornaments for fellow ham operators.

I created some Christmas ornaments for my fellow operators using my new Flashforge Adventurer 5M! To achieve the multi-color design, I used pauses at different layer heights during the print. It was a fun project to put …

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Get Your Own Vanity Call Sign

One of the most common questions new hams ask is, “How do I get a vanity call sign?” Although the process can seem a bit complicated at first, it’s something any ham can navigate with a little guidance. In this article, …

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Grounding Your Ham Radio Station: Best Practices for a Safe and Quiet Station

Setting up a solid grounding system is one of the most important steps in establishing a reliable and safe ham radio station. Proper grounding helps protect you and your equipment from electrical issues, reduces noise fo…

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Protecting Yourself from Electrical Shock in Ham Radio Operations

Ham radio is an exciting hobby, but it involves handling electrical equipment that, if not treated with respect, can pose serious risks. Understanding how to protect yourself from electrical shock is essential to staying…

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Using the DigiRig with FT-891 and Windows 10

### DigiRig Quick Start Guide for FT-891 & Windows 10 Setup --- ### Introduction Hey everyone! Today, I’ll walk you through setting up the DigiRig with an FT-891 radio and a Windows 10 laptop. This compact tool makes it …

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Random manuals / PDFs

### - **COMMUNICATIONS-ELECTRONICS FUNDAMENTALS Wave Propagation, Transmission Lines, and Antennas** Download:tc9-64.pdf (attachment) . ### - **TACTICAL SINGLE- CHANNEL RADIO COMMUNICATIONS TECHNIQUES** Download:fm-24-18…

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Yaesu Ft-891 The Nifty! Mini-Manual

The Nifty! Mini-Manual pretty cool little manual for the Yaesu Ft-891, thank to N6FN for creating this manual. www.niftyaccessories.com yaesu-ft891-mini-manual.pdf (attachment)

SO-50 Satellite

The SO-50 (Saudi-OSCAR 50) satellite is a popular satellite among amateur radio operators worldwide. Launched on December 20, 2002, SO-50 is one of the most accessible amateur radio satellites in Low Earth Orbit (LEO), p…

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The Advantages of Single Sideband (SSB)

Single Sideband (SSB) modulation is a highly efficient and widely used mode of communication in the ham radio world, especially for long-distance (DX) contacts on HF bands. Understanding its benefits and why it’s preferr…

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Repeater Offsets in Ham Radio

In ham radio, repeaters play a crucial role in extending the range of communication, enabling contacts over vast distances that would be difficult to achieve with simplex (direct radio-to-radio) communication. A key conc…

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