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Subj: Zero Retries 0196 – Summary (April 4, 2025)
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Zero Retries is a weekly newsletter focused on advancing and promoting innovation in amateur radio, with a particular emphasis on digital modes, infrastructure, and experimentation. Curated by Steve Stroh (N8GNJ), it highlights noteworthy developments, events, and commentary within the ham radio community.
The latest issue of Zero Retries is available in full on the internet at https://www.zeroretries.org/p/zero-retries-0196
A brief summary follows:
Zero Retries Digital Conference 2025
The first Zero Retries Digital Conference (ZRDC) is announced. It will take place the Saturday after GRCon 2025 in Everett, Washington. The event is being organized by Steve Stroh (N8GNJ) and Tina Stroh (KD7WSF), and will focus on digital radio technologies and innovation.
In Memoriam: Frank Brickle (AB2KT)
The newsletter pays tribute to Frank Brickle, who passed away recently. He was a well-known contributor to digital signal processing and software-defined radio in the amateur radio community.
National Amateur Radio Alliance
A new organization called the National Amateur Radio Alliance has been formed. It aims to promote and support amateur radio across the United States and will complement existing organizations in the space.
HamSCI Meteor Scatter QSO Party 2025
An upcoming event is announced: the HamSCI Meteor Scatter QSO Party 2025. Amateur radio operators are encouraged to participate and explore meteor scatter as a means of communication.
M17 Foundation Request for Additional Donations
The M17 Foundation seeks additional donations to cover expenses related to trademark registration, following a declined reimbursement request from ARDC. Supporters are encouraged to contribute to ensure the project's self-sufficiency.
FCC Filing for 219-220 MHz Band Rules Changes from ORI
Open Research Institute (ORI) has filed comments with the FCC to reform amateur radio use of the 219-220 MHz band. They propose removing notification and permission requirements to facilitate more effective use of this spectrum.
A Simple, Low-Cost Cross-Band, Digital ATV Repeater
Jim Andrews (KH6HTV) discusses constructing a cost-effective 70cm to 23cm digital Amateur Television (ATV) cross-band repeater, highlighting its simplicity and affordability compared to traditional repeaters.
New SDR Radios From China
Pete Juliano (N6QW) explores emerging Software Defined Radios (SDRs) from China, such as the WEB-888 SDR and Radioberry, emphasizing the shift towards SDR technology in modern amateur radio equipment.
Building A Complete VHF to Microwave Multi-Mode Ham Radio Transceiver Using Langstone V3 - Part 1
Matthew Miller (M0DQW) introduces a project to build a VHF to microwave multi-mode transceiver using Langstone V3, based on a Raspberry Pi 5 and a PlutoSDR.
Appalachian Trail Golden Packet Event is 2025-07-19
Announcement of the annual Appalachian Trail Golden Packet Event scheduled for July 19, 2025. This event involves amateur radio operators coordinating packet data transmission across multiple sites along the Appalachian Trail.
Request To Send (Editorâ€Ös Note)
Steve Stroh shares thoughts on juggling multiple ongoing projects, including organizing ZRDC 2025 and analyzing regulatory issues such as FCC Docket 25-133.
I hope this encourages readers to view the article in full on the internet, once again, at https://www.zeroretries.org/p/zero-retries-0196
With thanks as always to Steve for his insight and effort.
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