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Welcome back to Temporarily Offline, I’m Steve (KM9G), and today we’re diving headfirst into some serious Raspberry Pi ham radio experimentation!

🔧 We’re playing with the Radioberry SDR Hat, paired with a Raspberry Pi 4 and powered by SparkSDR. This open-source setup is based on the Hermes-Lite architecture, using HPSDR protocols to create a fully functional software-defined transmitter that fits in your hand.

💡 Whether you’re new to SDR or you’re a hardcore RF tinkerer, this is the kind of project that proves ham radio is still alive and evolving. Let’s explore the possibilities together.

👉 Aursinc Radioberry: https://geni.us/pyjerG
👉 Radioberry Pre-Amp Board: https://geni.us/yC1mk
👉 Raspberry Pi: https://geni.us/l0w2hPy
👉 SD Card: https://geni.us/CHoL

Tools Used:
👉 Pinecil: https://geni.us/eGZf3
👉 Kester Solder: https://geni.us/DOeI
👉 Wire Stripper: https://geni.us/XvKRv
👉 PowerPole-LeverNut Connector: https://geni.us/IMBfaMr
👉 Nissei Power Meter: https://geni.us/ZKuIme

Antenna System:
👉 Chameleon 17′ Whip: https://chameleonantenna.com/products/stainless-steal-whip?bg_ref=fD7LlhdOTV
👉 Chameleon Blank: https://chameleonantenna.com/products/cha-blank-adapter-1?bg_ref=fD7LlhdOTV
👉 Cha Spike Mount: https://chameleonantenna.com/products/cha-spike-mount?bg_ref=fD7LlhdOTV
👉 Coax: https://chameleonantenna.com/products/cha-coax-with-integrated-rfi-choke?bg_ref=fD7LlhdOTV

Radioberry Install Notes:

👉 Radioberry Github Repo: https://github.com/pa3gsb/Radioberry-2.x
👉 Radioberry PAv2 Board: https://jumbo5566.github.io/pro/rb/2024/04/17/rb016_025.html
👉 Raspberry Pi Imager: https://www.raspberrypi.com/software/
👉 SparkSDR (mac/linux/windows): https://www.sparksdr.com/

Install PiOS via Raspberry Pi Imager, 64bit Lite – No Desktop

👉 cd /tmp
👉 wget https://raw.githubusercontent.com/pa3gsb/Radioberry-2.x/master/SBC/rpi-4/releases/dev/radioberry_install.sh
👉 chmod 755 radioberry_install.sh
👉 ./radioberry_install.sh
(Pick CL025)
👉 sudo reboot

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No plan ever survives first contact with the enemy.

On @HamRadioDX ‘s Live stream: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6KifzihSeMw&pp=ygUMaGFtIHJhZGlvIGR4 we got the interface all wired up for the Retevis RT95. In this episode, we’re going to setup direwolf and get some messages sent!

This will work for the following radios:
👉 Retevis RT95: https://geni.us/fz4da42
👉 Anytone AT-778UV: https://geni.us/nQe6wBS
👉 Anytone AT-778UV II (VOX): https://geni.us/lJhT
👉 CRT Micron UV: https://geni.us/aFSTN
👉 Stryker SR94HPC: https://geni.us/JWWq18h (I think? I want one!)
👉 Midland DBR2500: Mythical?

Giveaways:
👉 Gabil GR-ARB01 Antenna Roll-Up Bag: https://geni.us/A9Gn

TOADs DI:
👉 TOADs DI Board: https://temporarilyoffline.com
👉 Documentation: https://geni.us/toads-di
Parts Needed:
👉 M3 Standoffs: https://geni.us/qmOWuT
👉 100k Ohm Trim Pot (Variable Resistor): https://geni.us/uvjMuq
👉 10k Ohm Resistor: https://geni.us/JOHso
👉 BC547 Transistor: https://geni.us/SALAj
👉 4.7uF Capacitor: https://geni.us/9qfi

Works with ANY radio and YOUR imagination!
👉 Winlink
👉 Allstar
👉 APRS
👉 FT8
👉 JS8Call
👉 Packet Radio

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Our truck troubles delayed last week’s stream, but now we’re back to wire up the Toads board. We’ll cover the boards, testing, and daughterboard availability, addressing shipping times and LED adjustments. We’ll show you how to wire it up!

👉 Full Video: https://youtube.com/live/wyeoxDFQ6TU?feature=share

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👉 Documentation: https://geni.us/toads-di
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👉 100k Ohm Trim Pot (Variable Resistor): https://geni.us/uvjMuq
👉 10k Ohm Resistor: https://geni.us/JOHso
👉 BC547 Transistor: https://geni.us/SALAj
👉 4.7uF Capacitor: https://geni.us/9qfi

Works with ANY radio and YOUR imagination!
👉 Winlink
👉 Allstar
👉 APRS
👉 FT8
👉 JS8Call
👉 Packet Radio

#ToadsBoard #Electronics #DIY #TechTutorial #CircuitBoard #Hardware #Soldering #TechDIY #Community #Tech

We reveal our plans for the DIK connector, including color schemes. This video explores the details of DI6 and DI9 interfaces. Find out why the DIK is so important to our project.

👉 Full Video: https://youtube.com/live/wyeoxDFQ6TU?feature=share

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👉 Documentation: https://geni.us/toads-di
Parts Needed:
👉 M3 Standoffs: https://geni.us/qmOWuT
👉 100k Ohm Trim Pot (Variable Resistor): https://geni.us/uvjMuq
👉 10k Ohm Resistor: https://geni.us/JOHso
👉 BC547 Transistor: https://geni.us/SALAj
👉 4.7uF Capacitor: https://geni.us/9qfi

Works with ANY radio and YOUR imagination!
👉 Winlink
👉 Allstar
👉 APRS
👉 FT8
👉 JS8Call
👉 Packet Radio

#DIK #TechUpdate #ConnectorDesign #Interface #TechNews #Engineering #NewProduct #Hardware #Innovation #ProjectDIK

In a word… "Patience".

The issue with WiFi is well known to Xiegu. We have already asked Xiegu several times to get that fixed. Unfortunately the Xiegu WiFi implementation seems to be buggy / insufficient.

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Known issues with WiFi:
only 2.4GHz supported (5GHz: not supported)
Mesh-networks not supported
WiFi6 not supported
Most of the special characters within a password: not supported
WPA2 password protected
DHCP sometimes does cause issues

If all else fails, try the following:

Log on to your X6100/X6200 via the DEV-port (CONSOLE).
Navigate to the following folder:

sudo stty -F /dev/ttyACM0 cs8 -parenb
screen /dev/ttyACM0 115200
username: root
password: 123
cd /etc/NetworkManager/system-connections/
rm *

(this will remove any WIFI-settings) Now your radio is "brand new" (with regards to WIFI). Next try connecting to your home network. Keep in mind those issues listed above.

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We’re wiring up the Toads DI to get audio from your radio in and out of your computer. We’ll cover the parts, their functions, and how we chose them, with the aim of making contacts. We also show the Philips 70-centimeter radio. If you have any question, do not hesitate to ask.

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Parts Needed:
👉 M3 Standoffs: https://geni.us/qmOWuT
👉 100k Ohm Trim Pot (Variable Resistor): https://geni.us/uvjMuq
👉 10k Ohm Resistor: https://geni.us/JOHso
👉 BC547 Transistor: https://geni.us/SALAj
👉 4.7uF Capacitor: https://geni.us/9qfi

Works with ANY radio and YOUR imagination!
👉 Winlink
👉 Allstar
👉 APRS
👉 FT8
👉 JS8Call
👉 Packet Radio

#amateurradio #hamradio #radio #electronics #diy #technology #engineering #audio #communication #toadsdi

"That’s a compromise antenna"… "That’ll never work"… "Why didn’t you do it my way"… Today we do the illogical, setup an antenna 4ft off the ground and get a park activated… HUMBUG!

👉 Spooltenna: https://www.spooltenna.com?sca_ref=8908594.7hwly8qx2HdWv9
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👉 Small Coyote Go Bag and Yellow EVA Case from Gigaparts: https://www.gigaparts.com/nsearch/?lp=KM9G#?lp=KM9G&Stockstatusfilter=Currently+in+stock%21&search_return=all&res_per_page=60
👉 ABR Coax: https://abrind.com/?sld=km9g

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We explore the journey to expertise: knowledge through experience and learning from failures. We share our insights on embracing mistakes, investing in growth, and the value of hands-on learning, using our project and investment as an example.

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👉 Documentation: https://geni.us/toads-di
Parts Needed:
👉 M3 Standoffs: https://geni.us/qmOWuT
👉 100k Ohm Trim Pot (Variable Resistor): https://geni.us/uvjMuq
👉 10k Ohm Resistor: https://geni.us/JOHso
👉 BC547 Transistor: https://geni.us/SALAj
👉 4.7uF Capacitor: https://geni.us/9qfi

Works with ANY radio and YOUR imagination!
👉 Winlink
👉 Allstar
👉 APRS
👉 FT8
👉 JS8Call
👉 Packet Radio

#LearningFromMistakes #ExpertJourney #HandsOnLearning #ExperienceMatters #FailureToSuccess #PersonalGrowth #EducationInvestment #ProjectLessons #KnowledgeIsPower #SelfImprovement

We explore radio astronomy and lunar communications, showcasing a 26-meter dish and a small trailer dish. The video demonstrates how we bounced signals off the moon, detailing the equipment and the experience. The broadcast also touches upon satellite contacts. #RadioAstronomy #MoonCommunication #AmateurRadio #HamRadio #SatelliteCommunication #SpaceTechnology #Astronomy #WirelessCommunication #Antenna #Science

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Retevis:
👉 Retevis HD1 Non GPS: http://bit.ly/3GmxSp7
👉 Retevis GPS: http://bit.ly/44x5cBM
👉 Retevis HD2 Non GPS: http://bit.ly/44On9wR
👉 Retevis GPS: http://bit.ly/44wfK3Z
👉 Retevis HA1UV 1 PCS: http://bit.ly/46sftSf
👉 Retevis HA1UV Antenna Combination 1 PCS: http://bit.ly/40By5LU
👉 Retevis HA1UV 2 PCS: http://bit.ly/44iiHGF
👉 Retevis RA89 1 PCS: http://bit.ly/44gRiF0
👉 Retevis RA79 1 PCS: http://bit.ly/44GCTRx
👉 Retevis RA79 Pair + Microphone 1 PCS: http://bit.ly/4lACNSc
👉 Retevis A1 2 PCS: https://tinyurl.com/c4dvsyvc
👉 Retevis RT95 1 PCS: https://tinyurl.com/3hzsfzas
👉 Retevis RT3S Non GPS: https://tinyurl.com/479vcwaf
👉 Retevis GPS: https://tinyurl.com/uwrd6ac7
👉 Retevis RA25(UHF/VHF) 1 PCS: https://tinyurl.com/78ysj2ur
👉 Retevis RT73 1 PCS: https://tinyurl.com/3eujry5p
👉 Retevis RT85 2 PCS: https://tinyurl.com/mvnnh28b
👉 Retevis RT5R 2 PCS: https://tinyurl.com/5n7s489n
👉 Retevis HS4 1 PCS: https://tinyurl.com/mutz5p8j
👉 Retevis HA1G black 1 PCS: https://tinyurl.com/bdtsa83k
👉 Retevis HA1G black + microphone 1 PCS: https://tinyurl.com/4zzcky9v
👉 Retevis HA1G green 1 PCS: https://tinyurl.com/mu3vfmh2
👉 Retevis HA1G green + microphone 1 PCS: https://tinyurl.com/2utwp4y9
👉 Retevis RB48 Plus 2 PCS: https://tinyurl.com/mrycee9c
👉 Retevis RA25 (GMRS) 1 PCS: https://tinyurl.com/yrtb6msf
👉 Retevis RA86 1 PCS: https://tinyurl.com/3eujry5p
👉 Retevis RA87 1 PCS: https://tinyurl.com/mr9xkw9f
👉 Retevis C4 4PCS: https://tinyurl.com/y2crev5w
👉 Retevis C2 4PCS: https://tinyurl.com/4s9mmnp4
👉 Retevis MB1 1 PCS: https://tinyurl.com/vf3uvuf4
👉 Retevis MB2 1 PCS: https://tinyurl.com/s6jtumr6
👉 Retevis RT97 1 PCS: https://tinyurl.com/3wy2fnam
👉 Retevis RT97S 1 PCS: https://tinyurl.com/5bbyrybk
👉 Retevis H777 2PCS: https://tinyurl.com/2tjmardb
👉 Retevis H777H 6PCS: https://tinyurl.com/ywhsv9dn
👉 Retevis B3H 2PCS: https://tinyurl.com/4m4u6vvn
👉 Retevis RT19 4PCS: https://tinyurl.com/5n8s7rva
👉 Retevis H-777S 2PCS: https://tinyurl.com/yjcvjkav
👉 Retevis MR600-C9273A-C9273B 1 PCS: https://tinyurl.com/2rtbp3v5

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