Category Archives: Ham Radio

Iris Transmitter – APRS

Posted on 2012-11-05 by Nigel VH

I got APRS working in a state I’m pretty happy with on my transmitter board. Granted, it’s a fairly low power transmitter, so it can sometimes have a hard time being heard, but it got a few good points through … Continue reading →

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Iris Transmitter Part 2

Posted on 2012-10-17 by Nigel VH

So, for a bit of an update on my transmitter project. I’ve made a few minor wire fixes to the board. Mostly just adjusting what outputs on the ATmega are connected to what. Most of the work involved has been … Continue reading →

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Iris Transmitter

Posted on 2012-09-11 by Nigel VH

This is a project I’ve been working on for a while, and have refrained from posting about it for lack of specifics. Well now I have specifics. The boards are in and I’ve assembled my first home made transmitter! I’ve … Continue reading →

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Backpacking

Posted on 2012-08-01 by Nigel VH

Well, about two weeks ago, I was invited to go on a quick backpacking trip up in the mountains of eastern Washington. More specifically around the Engalls Creek trail. In total the hike was supposed to be about 5.5 miles … Continue reading →

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Renter’s Tower

Posted on 2012-06-03 by Nigel VH

This weekend I picked up one of those roof tripod things from a ham buddy of mine, and subsequently went to the hardware store to get some 2x4s for the base, and a 10′ piece of steel conduit pipe. After … Continue reading →

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