Category: Ham Radio 2.0

Day 1 Welcome & Opening Remarks
Dave Minster, NA2AA, CEO, ARRL
Bob Inderbitzen, NQ1R, Director Marketing & Innovation, ARRL

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In this video, we break down the latest SCOTUS oral arguments in FCC v. AT&T & Verizon. The Court appeared hesitant to extend Seventh Amendment jury trial protections to massive FCC penalties, following the Jarkesy decision.

Big telecom companies face over $100 million in fines for alleged privacy violations — without a jury trial. Will the Supreme Court side with the FCC or strengthen constitutional safeguards?

A major ruling on administrative law and due process is expected this summer. Perfect for anyone following SCOTUS, constitutional law, or telecom news.

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Discover Baofeng’s new ultra-thin Alervites AT2 — the smart handheld radio that sends text, voice, images, and GPS location without cell service using the Ola Radio app. Perfect for hiking, prepping, emergencies, and team comms.

Ultra-slim (16mm), 72-hour battery, -20°C ready, Dual-PTT, Bluetooth, and UHF 400-480MHz compatibility.

#AlervitesAT2 #Baofeng #OffGridRadio #HamRadio #SmartRadio #preppergear

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Discover the full story behind the dramatic MeshCore fork. In this video, we break down the official blog post from the MeshCore core team explaining "The Split" — from secret AI "vibe coding" with Claude, the surprise trademark filing, loss of trust, to the launch of the new official home at meshcore.io.
Learn what this means for the 38,000+ node MeshCore network, 100,000+ app users, firmware development, and the future of human-written open-source mesh networking hardware.

New Meshcore Website – https://meshcore.io
Devices that work for Meshcore – https://amzn.to/4n073rH

✅ Real story from the founders & lead developers (Scott, Liam, Recrof, FDLamotte & Oltaco)
✅ Why human-crafted code still matters in ham radio & LoRa mesh projects
✅ New official website, Discord, docs, GitHub & map updates
✅ How to stay with the original community-driven MeshCore project
If you’re into Meshtastic alternatives, LoRa mesh networks, off-grid comms, or open-source ham radio tech, this update affects thousands of nodes worldwide. Don’t get caught on the wrong side of the fork!

#Meshcore #meshtastic #lora

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**🚨 Is NGGMRS Linking GMRS Repeaters Over the Internet LEGAL? FCC Rules Breakdown**

In this deep dive, we examine the massive North Georgia GMRS Network (NGGMRS) — one of the largest linked GMRS repeater systems in the US — and ask the big question: Is linking repeaters across the internet allowed under FCC Part 95 rules?

Whether you’re a NGGMRS member, a GMRS operator frustrated with linked networks, or just curious about the legality — this video delivers the facts, FCC website quotes, and community debate you need.

If you use GMRS repeaters, like or dislike linked systems, drop your thoughts in the comments! 👍

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Articles:

FCC Doesn't Look Kindly On This
by ingmrs

Ref NGGMRS and the FCC
byu/scanit ingmrs

GMRS linking on FCC website – https://www.fcc.gov/wireless/bureau-divisions/mobility-division/general-mobile-radio-service-gmrs

Fake FCC Poster
byu/RotorSelfWinding ingmrs

#GMRS #RepeaterLinking #FCCRules #HamRadio #GMRSRepeater #TwoWayRadio

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Is the Cold War era of spycraft back? We dive into the latest updates on V32, the mysterious Persian-language numbers station that appeared following the 2026 conflict in Iran.

In this video, we break down the latest logs and technical analysis from Priyom.org regarding the V32 numbers station. First appearing on February 28, 2026, V32 broadcasts strings of numbers in Farsi (Persian) across shortwave frequencies, specifically 7910 kHz.

We explore the evidence suggesting these signals originate from a US military base near Stuttgart, Germany, and why the Iranian government is using "bubble jammers" to block them. From Windows 10 system sounds caught in the background to the use of L3Harris Falcon III military radios, we look at the "sloppy" side of modern espionage.

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Tonight we are livestreaming with @temporarilyoffline and Gigaparts, plus a couple of special guests from the South Georgia DXpedition Group, VP0SG. Gigaparts will be giving away some practice CW Keys and we will be watching an auction of a special Samuel Morse Memorial

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ICOM is dropping a brand new ham radio at Hamvention, the X-026, which has been teased for months. We look at concept renderings and images of this new icom mobile ham radio. This reveal is generating discussion among amateur radio enthusiasts and we’ll cover what’s expected.

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Think the off-grid mesh world is just for hobbyists? Think again. In this deep dive, we’re breaking down MeshCore—the secure, decentralized LoRa platform designed for professional-grade stability and massive 64-hop range.

MeshCore is rapidly becoming the go-to alternative for those who find traditional mesh networks too "noisy." Unlike other platforms where every device spams the network, MeshCore uses a structured routing system with dedicated repeaters. This means better battery life, predictable delivery, and the ability to scale across entire cities.

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The FCC issued a serious enforcement action against Pittsburgh ham KD3ASC for using a modified BTech UV-Pro radio as a simplex repeater that retransmitted Allegheny County’s 911 public safety channel.
In this video, we break down the full FCC document, what rules were violated, and the important lessons every amateur radio operator needs to know.
Stay legal and avoid heavy FCC fines!

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