ATS Mini V3S Officially Launched: Battery Drain Issue Finally Fixed
After weeks of anticipation and user feedback, the ATS Mini V3S has officially hit the market. The new release directly…
Month: August 2025
The Simple RF Indicator: A DIY Tool for Detecting RF Signals
The image depicts a “Simple RF Indicator,” a passive device for detecting radio frequency (RF) signals in coaxial cables. It’s…
RadioSport SDR v1.7 Adds Crucial FM RDS Functionality
Software-Defined Radio Program RadioSport SDR Gets Key Upgrade for Broadcast and Signal Enthusiasts The amateur radio and software-defined radio (SDR)…
NOAA’s POES Satellites Approach Final Decommissioning Amid Delays and Community Nostalgia
By DXR News Desk August 13, 2025 The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is nearing the conclusion of its…
The Ultimate DIY Guide to Setting Up a GOES-R Series Satellite Receiver for High-Resolution Weather Imagery
Introduction to GOES-R The GOES-R series (Geostationary Operational Environmental Satellite-R) represents NOAA’s latest generation of weather satellites, including GOES-16 (GOES…
When Satellites Encroach: Ham Radio vs AST SpaceMobile
A dispute is brewing between ham radio enthusiasts and satellite company AST SpaceMobile. The issue centers on AST’s plan to…
How to Receive Stunning Weather Images from Meteor-M2 Satellites
Hey there, fellow radio enthusiasts! If you’ve ever wanted to capture high-resolution weather images straight from space, the Russian Meteor-M2…
The End of NOAA-15 and NOAA-19: What’s Next for Weather Satellite Hobbyists?
For decades, NOAA’s Polar Operational Environmental Satellites (POES) like NOAA-15 and NOAA-19 have been a treasure trove for hobbyists and…
DIY Active Antenna: Boost Weak HF/VHF Signals
If you’re passionate about shortwave or HF/VHF radio but frustrated by noisy, hard-to-hear signals, an Active Antenna could be the…
Build a DIY Ion Detector: Detect Airborne Ions and Electrostatic Emissions
DIY Ion Detector Originally published in Electronics Hobbyist Magazine (Spring 1994)Project by Vincent Vollono If you’ve ever wanted to explore…