H.J. Berndt’s Firmware for the ATS-Mini DSP Radio
If you own an ATS-Mini (the little ESP32-S3 + Si4732 pocket receiver sold under many names), you’ve probably heard that…
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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…
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…
HackRF Pro: Great Scott Gadgets Unveils Powerful New SDR
For years, the HackRF One has been a cornerstone in the world of software-defined radio (SDR), revered for its open-source…
APRS.Chat : The Modern Mailbox for Your APRS Callsign
Amateur radio operators using APRS (Automatic Packet Reporting System) have a new tool to enhance their message reliability and convenience:…
An End of an Era: Decommissioning NOAA-15 and NOAA-19 Polar Satellites
For decades, the Polar Operational Environmental Satellites (POES) constellation has been the silent guardian of our planet, circling Earth from…