[HiDARG-MEMBERS] Arduino Ham Radio Starter Kit Articles.

[Paul Chance]

Max,

If you are familiar with those kits, I could use some help. An old ham 
friend gave me his Ten Tec Rebel to modify. Apparently there is one line 
that needs to be commented out, or uncommented to allow an external 
display. I thought it would be straight forward, but finding 
step-by-step instructions has been difficult. I downloaded some software 
and it wasn't clear if "the latest" was necessary for this one line chore.

I can continue to search the web and post questions in newsgroups, but 
if you have direct experience with Arduino software it might be easy-peasy.

As an aside, if HiDARG is going to have a booth at Earth Day, I can lend 
my Buddipole with the high telescoping tripod mast. I've only used it 
once or twice, on non-windy days (it gets a little whippy at the top) on 
Pilot Butte.

It's interesting when you become an owner of such things and get past 
the hype. For example, An end-fed longwire can work on multiple bands, 
especially with a good tuner. But to change bands with the Buddipole, 
especially in horizonal orientation, you have to raise and lower it. And 
if you are also dealing with guy lines ....

But once set up for a single band, it does the job - just not sure it 
does the job much better that an long wire to a mast.

73,

Paul

PS: I still have my carbon fiber fishing pole I was inspired to buy 
after that SOTA presentation a year or so ago.

On 3/26/17 8:47 AM, Max Vaughan wrote:
>
> Those of you thinking about using microcontrollers in ham activities 
> might want to review the different articles John VE6EY has written.
>
> Most of the information is about inspiring youth on how to get 
> involved in technology, ham radio, and microcontrollers.
>
> At first glance it appears that his site is trying to sell kits… but 
> not so…. each picture is a different aspect of how Arduino’s and ham 
> radio
>
> can be mixed together, and how it all ties into getting younger folks 
> into ham radio.
>
> Lots of info if that you can use to get started in that direction as well.
>
> …Max
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: John Fallows VE6EY [mailto:ve6ey at fallows.ca]
> Sent: Sunday, March 26, 2017 05:24
> To: Webmaster
> Subject: Arduino Ham Radio Starter Kit
>
> Webmaster or Executive - High Desert Amateur Radio Group
>
> Earlier this year, I published a series of articles on my web site 
> called the "Arduino Ham Radio Starter Kit". The purpose of this 
> information is to encourage more hams and their clubs to engage with 
> the local maker community as a gateway to amateur radio.
>
> These articles explain Arduino basics in a ham radio context. They 
> contain many suggestions about how amateurs can use Arduinos, as well 
> as how a ham club can engage other makers in hobby activities.
>
> Please take a moment to review the Arduino Ham Radio Starter Kit 
> articles. If you find them to be useful, please consider passing these 
> along to your members or contacts.
>
> You can use these articles by linking them to your web site, Twitter 
> feed, Facebook page or by e-mail.
>
> The URL is:
>
> http://play.fallows.ca/wp/series/arduino-ham-radio-starter-kit/
>
> Thanks for your consideration. If you have any questions or 
> suggestions, please contact me.
>
> 73 John Fallows VE6EY
> Calgary, Alberta
>
>
>
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