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Mini-Radio Firmware V3 by H. J. Berndt adds built-in RTTY and CW decoding with EiBi schedule integration
Articles Guide News radio SDR

Mini-Radio Firmware V3 Adds RTTY/CW Decoding and EiBi Integration

December 19, 2025March 15, 2026PrabakaranComment(0)

Mini Radio Firmware V3 enhances ATS-Mini DSP receivers with built-in RTTY and CW decoding plus EiBi schedule integration, enabling direct shortwave text decoding and smarter station tuning without external software.

sBitx v3
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sBitx v3: The Linux SDR That Refuses to Be Boring

December 18, 2025March 15, 2026PrabakaranComments(2)

Explore the sBitx v3 — an open-source Linux SDR transceiver merging computer and HF radio, enabling portable digital operation without a laptop

MagSafe Breadboard
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MagSafe Breadboard Turns the iPhone into a Portable Electronics Prototyping Lab

December 17, 2025March 15, 2026PrabakaranComment(0)

MagSafe Breadboard is an innovative concept that attaches to an iPhone and turns it into a portable prototyping lab. Ideal for learning and DIY electronics

How to Build a Reduced Size 40M Antenna – Complete DIY Guide
Antenna DIY HF QRP

RW4HFN Balcony Antenna for the 20-Meter Band

December 16, 2025March 24, 2026PrabakaranComment(0)

Discover the RW4HFN balcony antenna design for the 20-meter amateur radio band—ideal for limited spaces. Includes schematic, dimensions, and inductance values

RA9SUS simple loop antenna
Antenna DIY HF

RA9SUS Simple Loop Antenna covering 14–30 MHz

December 15, 2025March 15, 2026PrabakaranComment(0)

The RA9SUS simple loop is a compact HF antenna covering 14–30 MHz using a 4.7 m rectangular loop and variable capacitor tuning. Ideal for balconies and small spaces, it enables efficient multiband operation without large wire antennas or ground systems

ZBitx transceiver from HF Signals
Articles Guide HF radio Reviews SDR

ZBitx: The Pocket SDR That’s Redefining Portable QRP

December 14, 2025March 15, 2026PrabakaranComment(0)

ZBITX is an ultra-portable 5 W all-band HF SDR transceiver with built-in FT8, CW, and digital modes powered by Raspberry Pi. Pocket-sized QRP radio for POTA/SOTA field operation without a laptop.

short delta loop
Antenna DIY HF

Building a Andy 2E1TAP’s Shortened 40-Meter Delta Loop

December 10, 2025March 15, 2026PrabakaranComment(0)

Full-size Delta Loops for the 40-meter band normally require around 42 meters of wire—often impossible for operators with limited space. To overcome this challenge, Andy (2E1TAP) documented his attempt at constructing a space-efficient, shortened 40-meter Delta Loop.

Shortened Vertical Antenna
Antenna DIY HF radio

Shortened Vertical Antenna for the 80-Meter Band (UR0GT Design)

December 10, 2025March 15, 2026PrabakaranComment(0)

Compact 4 m shortened vertical antenna for the 80 m band using a 64 µH loading coil and LC base matching network. UR0GT design enables efficient 3.65 MHz operation in small spaces with full-size radial system for strong HF performance.

Nextion Emulator for the CEC firmware.
Articles HF News radio

Nextion Emulator for CEC Firmware — Alpha1 Release Brings uBITX Simulation to Desktop

December 9, 2025March 26, 2026PrabakaranComment(0)

The Alpha 1 release of the Nextion Emulator for CEC firmware — a Python-based emulator that brings full desktop simulation of CEC/uBITX radios with Nextion HMI.

RW4HFN 145& 430 Mhz Antenna
Circuits DIY VHF/UHF

Dual-Band RW4HFN Antenna for 145/430 MHz bands

December 6, 2025March 15, 2026PrabakaranComment(0)

Compact dual-band RW4HFN antenna covering 145 MHz (2 m) and 430 MHz (70 cm) with a center-fed element and integrated matching section. Single-feed 50 Ω coax design provides versatile VHF/UHF operation for base, portable, and repeater use.

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