October 2026
5 articles
- Space weatherDARC – Deutscher Amateur-Radio-Club·
Space Weather: When Will the CME Arrive?
DARC analyzes current solar activity and the expected arrival time of a recent coronal mass ejection (CME). Such events can trigger geomagnetic storms, heavily impacting HF propagation while offering possibilities for aurora contacts on VHF.
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Use a Budget Optical Encoder as an SDR Tuning Wheel
A new tutorial demonstrates how to build a physical VFO tuning wheel for SDR software using an inexpensive optical encoder. This adds an authentic radio feel and more intuitive frequency tuning when operating on a PC.
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FoxSDR Update Adds Node Canvas and Radar Geolocation
The SDR application FoxSDR has received a major update featuring a modular node interface, unified map display, and Linux/Android support. It also includes tools for geolocating air traffic radar installations.
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Improved Firmware and Software for Kintex-7 B210 Clones
The NNJ-SDR++ project provides optimized firmware and driver support for popular Kintex-7 and AD9361 SDR boards. The release improves stability and data throughput on these versatile transceiver platforms.
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RF-Traffic-Monitor: Track Planes, Ships, Drones and Sondes
A new open-source software tool enables tracking of ADS-B, AIS, DroneID, and weather radiosondes within a single SDR interface. It provides hams with an easy way to monitor multi-band local RF traffic simultaneously.
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