W5KV Ham Radio Blog

Tag: Digital Modes

  • Portable digital with the FX-4CR transceiver

    Portable digital with the FX-4CR transceiver

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    After an early shift at work, I embraced the opportunity to visit Cherry Creek State Park, the busiest of Colorado’s state parks. Situated just a short distance away, it’s my go-to spot for some much-needed leg stretching, especially amidst the demanding project at work—migrating from SAP ECC to SAP S4/HANA, a task that’s been anything…

  • JS8CALL: Reimagining Digital Ham Radio Conversations

    JS8CALL: Reimagining Digital Ham Radio Conversations

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    Recently, some members of the Parker Radio Association have sparked interest in exploring JS8CALL, a mode innovated by Jordan, KN4CRD. This mode leverages FT8’s robust transmission backbone, introducing a free-text functionality that allows for the construction of complete QSOs by piecing together FT8 transmissions. This process, while seamless thanks to the software’s “behind-the-scenes” magic, enriches…