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After weeks of anticipation and user feedback, the ATS Mini V3S has officially hit the market. The new release directly addresses the battery drain issue that affected its predecessor, making this a much-needed upgrade for loyal ATS users. What’s New in ATS Mini V3S? The V3S model is not just a minor update—it’s a refined […]
Software-Defined Radio Program RadioSport SDR Gets Key Upgrade for Broadcast and Signal Enthusiasts The amateur radio and software-defined radio (SDR) community is buzzing with the release of RadioSport SDR v1.7, a significant update to the popular portable SDR program. This new version, now available on GitHub, introduces a highly anticipated feature: FM RDS (Radio Data […]
By DXR News Desk August 13, 2025 The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is nearing the conclusion of its long-standing Polar Operational Environmental Satellites (POES) program, a constellation that has provided critical weather and environmental data for decades. As of today, the remaining satellites—NOAA-15 and NOAA-19—are on the cusp of decommissioning, marking the transition […]
Ham radio users fear interference as AST SpaceMobile seeks to use the 70 cm band. FCC decision could shape the future of amateur radio
NOAA-15 & NOAA-19 shutdown in Aug 2025 ends APT signals. Hobbyists: explore Meteor-M2, GOES, & SDR skills to keep decoding weather satellites data.
Meet the HackRF Pro from Great Scott Gadgets. This powerful successor to the HackRF One features a 100 kHz to 6 GHz range, built-in TCXO, and USB-C for advanced SDR development
APRS.Chat is a web-based mailbox for APRS users, storing all your messages even when your radio is offline. Reliable, modern APRS communication.
NOAA-15 is scheduled for decommissioning on August 12, 2025, with NOAA-19 following a week later on August 19, 2025, have exceeded their primary mission lives
HydraSDR RFOne is a fully open-source 24 MHz–1.8 GHz SDR receiver with 10 MHz bandwidth, 12-bit ADC, and USB-C — a high-performance wideband platform for satellite, VHF/UHF, and RF research
In-depth review of the LILYGO T-Embed ESP32-S3 SI4732 multiband DSP radio covering hardware architecture, reception performance, firmware ecosystem, and real-world usability for makers, SWL, and ham radio enthusiasts.