HB9BLA Wireless
HB9BLA Wireless
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Simple Pedals for PC software (PTT for HAMradio, SDR console, FlexRadio)
I use the SDRconsole software for my QO-100 station and SmartSDR for my Flex radio. Both have in common that they run on a PC. I like such programs because they work with a mouse. With one exception: I want a PTT, preferably a foot switch, to keep my hands free.
I had to search and experiment till I found out how it works. I want to save you this time and share my learnings. No worries: It will be a short video.
Links:
Footswitch: s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_DCfKFGJ
USB-to-Serial adapter: s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_DEB6vnH
USB-DB9 connector (not tested): s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_DduHvh1
DB9 connector: s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_DCdcs6P
Shielded cable: s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_DDOT7bl
Realterm: sou...
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Видео

Structured Guide to Find Noise Sources (QRM) including Power Supplies, PLCs, and Optimizers
Просмотров 6 тыс.8 месяцев назад
Radio Frequency interferences, also known as QRM, have become a significant issue in modern times. Today, I will present a structured approach to tackle this problem and include interferences of Power Line Communication Devices (PLC) and solar optimizers. This video will provide valuable insights and benefits for individuals residing in regions where modern technology is prevalent. It will also...
New: Comfortable and robust VOIP without PBX in AREDN networks
Просмотров 10 тыс.10 месяцев назад
When it comes to emergency communications, it must be solid, reliable, and scalable. In HAM radio, we often use AREDN networks for that purpose. Because they run on 2.4 or 5.8GHz, their performance is high and allows to build mesh networks for flexibility and reliability. Today, we will add the next level: Redundant Voice over IP. Be with me when one of my dreams comes true! Links: Documentatio...
Amateur Radio Emergency Data Network (AREDN) Basics/Tutorial
Просмотров 31 тыс.Год назад
AREDN is cool! It is a fast, IP-based wireless mesh network using cheap commercial components. Because it is self-organized, it is easy to use. Its initial purpose was for emergency communication, but it is also a lot of fun without an emergency. Today, we will build our first network and connect it to the “SwissDigitalNet.” Beginners can learn what it needs, and experienced users see how we so...
A Simple to Use And Extremely Powerful VPN Connects everything, Even a Remote Flex Radio
Просмотров 41 тыс.Год назад
Like many others, I live in a crowded place with more neighbors than space around the house. While this is a good thing for quality life, it is less than satisfactory for a HAM Radio operator. There are mainly two solutions to this dilemma: A divorce with a move to a remote location or a remote station. Because I love my wife, a remote station is a proper solution. Today we will cover one of th...
026 Wireless Text Messages without Cables or Modems: Rattlegram (OFDM)
Просмотров 70 тыс.Год назад
What a fantastic idea! The Rattlegram app for Smartphones transmits data using our radios' microphones and loudspeakers. With more than double the speed of APRS. How is this possible without cables to the handheld? And what is the relation of this project with Wi-Fi, 4G, and 5G? Stay with me. I will tell you an interesting story. Links: OFDM Modem: github.com/aicodix/modem Zero Retries Newslett...
025 We use Baofeng's "heart" for Our Projects (SA818, DRA818)
Просмотров 100 тыс.Год назад
Most of us own a Baofeng. It is cheap and does the job. What would you say if we could transplant its “heart” and combine it with a Raspberry Pi or an ESP32? We would get a dirt cheap and compact device for all sorts of analog and digital modes. Links: SA818: s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_DCpR0Uf ((write VHF/UHF in order)) SA828 Walkie-Talkie on aboard: s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_DCpR0Uf SA868 2W: s...
024 Software Defined Radio with Predefined Raspberry Pi SD Card Images
Просмотров 88 тыс.Год назад
Today I will show you an easy and cheap way of starting with SDR radio: Ready-made SD card images for a Raspberry Pi with all the needed software installed and preconfigured. Ready to work with most SDR receivers like the RTL-SDR dongles or the Adalm Pluto. And I will show you a cheap alternative to the RTL-SDR dongles. Finally, I will show you the cheapest and simplest way to generate test sig...
023 Overview for the Modern, Digital HAM Radio Operator (Hamnet, AREDN, Lora, etc.)
Просмотров 22 тыс.Год назад
Modern HAM radio is digital. In this video, I will show you the architecture of a modern network consisting of state-of-the-art technology used by HAM radio operators. It should act as a teaser and an overview of our possibilities. All network parts are wireless, independent of the internet, and primarily TCP/IP based. A goal should be to make them also independent of the power grid. The backbo...
022 We build a Global LoRa Mesh Network (MeshCom, Meshtastic)
Просмотров 55 тыс.Год назад
LoRa devices have a long range and are small and cheap. Ideal for experimenting and maybe even more. Today we will build devices that create mesh networks on 70cm and, through a gateway and the internet or Hamnet, can transfer messages to meshes far away. Or to APRS. Or to e-mail. Ideal for clubs or emergencies! Links: Always check that you order the version for the desired frequency T-Beam: s....
021 New and Cheap APRS using LoRa Technology
Просмотров 52 тыс.2 года назад
You might know APRS location trackers on 144MHz. And you might have heard of LoRa, a relatively new modulation standard capable of bridging unexpected long distances at low power. Combined with cheap hardware and an innovative Austrian project gets us an exciting mix: LoRa APRS trackers. Links: T-Beam: s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_AF8uqV or amzn.to/3DhU9yi LoRa32 Board (SMA connector): s.click.ali...
020 QO-100 Update: Fried Things and a Success (Part 6)
Просмотров 7 тыс.2 года назад
Cross-posted video from my main channel (Because it is HAM related) In this video series, we are building a ground station for a geostationary satellite and trying to talk to a Swiss guy in Antarctica. It is a bonus series and not directly related to the regular topics of the channel. It is strongly suggested to start watching at the beginning of the playlist. Links (also from other QO-100 vide...
019 Inverted-F PCB Antenna: How to tune PCB circuits using a NanoVNA
Просмотров 40 тыс.2 года назад
PCB antennas are pretty common because they are small and cheap. Can we use them for our projects? How do they work? And: How can we test and tune them? Let’s look at an antenna for the 868-915MHz ISM bands. As a side-effect, you will learn how to measure impedances directly on a PCB. Links: LiteVNA (Currently best "NanoVNA"): s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_ALJ8bh or amzn.to/3IE8cza IFA explanation ...
018 QO-100 Some problems to solve And a gift from my wife (Part 5)
Просмотров 5 тыс.2 года назад
Cross-posted video from my main channel (Because it is HAM related) In this video series, we are building a ground station for a geostationary satellite and trying to talk to a guy in Antarctica. It is a bonus series and not directly related to the regular topics of the channel. The last two weeks were rainy and wet here in Switzerland. I have the antenna outside, and I did not want to go there...
017 QO-100 2 4GHz Directional Antenna build and Test POTY (Part 4)
Просмотров 4,6 тыс.2 года назад
Cross-posted video from my main channel (Because it is HAM related) In this series, I want to reach a geostationary satellite and talk to another Swiss guy in Antarctica. If not done so, I strongly suggest you watch the series from the start, as you do it on Netflix. In the last videos, we built a prototype for the transmitter and learned how we could create a receiver out of standard and quite...
016 I added a Footswitch and a Midi Controller to SDR Console. Is it any good?
Просмотров 7 тыс.2 года назад
016 I added a Footswitch and a Midi Controller to SDR Console. Is it any good?
015 QO-100 Satellite Receiving Technology And Explanation of a PLL (Part 3)
Просмотров 6 тыс.2 года назад
015 QO-100 Satellite Receiving Technology And Explanation of a PLL (Part 3)
014 QO-100 How Do We Get 20 Watts Output on 2 4GHz Wi Fi (Part 2)
Просмотров 10 тыс.2 года назад
014 QO-100 How Do We Get 20 Watts Output on 2 4GHz Wi Fi (Part 2)
013 My Video Proposals for this week (incl. most viewed HAM radio video)
Просмотров 4,3 тыс.2 года назад
013 My Video Proposals for this week (incl. most viewed HAM radio video)
012 QO-100 Reach a geostationary satellite on Wi Fi frequency (Part 1)
Просмотров 7 тыс.2 года назад
012 QO-100 Reach a geostationary satellite on Wi Fi frequency (Part 1)
011 Retevis RT85: A legal "Baofeng" replacement? Let's do the measurements
Просмотров 14 тыс.2 года назад
011 Retevis RT85: A legal "Baofeng" replacement? Let's do the measurements
010 How to receive and track LoRa Satellites (TinyGS). Incl. innovative ideas for your projects
Просмотров 16 тыс.2 года назад
010 How to receive and track LoRa Satellites (TinyGS). Incl. innovative ideas for your projects
009 Does a simple Quarter-Wave Stub Reduce Interference?
Просмотров 12 тыс.2 года назад
009 Does a simple Quarter-Wave Stub Reduce Interference?
008 SDR Tutorial: How does Software Defined Radio SDR work under the Hood
Просмотров 19 тыс.2 года назад
008 SDR Tutorial: How does Software Defined Radio SDR work under the Hood
007 Basics of Wireless Communication Part 2
Просмотров 6 тыс.2 года назад
007 Basics of Wireless Communication Part 2
006 DIY RF Current Meter to Discover Bad Common Mode Currents
Просмотров 18 тыс.2 года назад
006 DIY RF Current Meter to Discover Bad Common Mode Currents
005 Basics of Wireless Communication Part 1
Просмотров 9 тыс.2 года назад
005 Basics of Wireless Communication Part 1
004 Tracking and Chasing Weather Balloons with TTGO LoRa Board and Raspberry Pi. Fun and Adventure
Просмотров 5 тыс.2 года назад
004 Tracking and Chasing Weather Balloons with TTGO LoRa Board and Raspberry Pi. Fun and Adventure
003 How to get Precise Timing and Frequency to our Lab from Crystals, TCXO, OCXO to GPSDO, BG7TBL
Просмотров 5 тыс.2 года назад
003 How to get Precise Timing and Frequency to our Lab from Crystals, TCXO, OCXO to GPSDO, BG7TBL
002 How to build performing antennas for LoRa, WiFi, 433MHz, Airplanes etc NanoVNA, MMANA GAL
Просмотров 11 тыс.2 года назад
002 How to build performing antennas for LoRa, WiFi, 433MHz, Airplanes etc NanoVNA, MMANA GAL

Комментарии

  • @1903A3shooter
    @1903A3shooter 2 дня назад

    GREETINGS from Va. W4GDM

  • @hs0zed
    @hs0zed 6 дней назад

    I know this is 2 years old but something I didn’t see mentioned. If you add a second 1/4 wave stub spaced 1/4 wave from the first you will get a deeper and sharper notch. I don’t know how far you can take that, might get unwieldy after a few. You can make it tuneable also by adding a variable capacitor across the far end.

  • @glass4600
    @glass4600 8 дней назад

    Hi there, I hope someone see this. I am doing the process for the rpi 5, in the git the image says it has rpi 5 support but when I go burn the image to the sd card I get “MBR DOES NOT HAVE A VALID SIGNATURE”. Does anyone recognize or know how to fix this?

  • @__logan__duvalier__
    @__logan__duvalier__ 15 дней назад

    Please note that you should have a resistive load on the current transformer secondary. This will typically be 50 Ohm. If you dont do this the ferrite core will introduce a series impedance into the circuit being measured. This series impedance will typically be 200 Ohm for a ferrite of that size. When you place a 50 Ohm across the secondary this series impedance drops to below 0.5 Ohm. Calculated as 50/(10^2) assuming a ten turn secondary. This termination resistance will also make the frequency response flatter.

  • @ghlscitel6714
    @ghlscitel6714 17 дней назад

    This gentleman sounds exactly like Andreas Spiess, the guy with the Swiss accent.

  • @360Panda
    @360Panda 22 дня назад

    That fancy SDR unit is amazing!

  • @G0TT3RFUNK3N
    @G0TT3RFUNK3N Месяц назад

    Try Halow combined 802.11ah for long distance and 802.11s for additional distance using mesh. Halow on lower frequencies and higher output power with mimo would be even beter like 64mbps oker 7kms. Give it an HT formfactor with two mimo antenas and internal normal wifi and ethernet port for your small devices to connect to then you could have your tacticool civilian manet. Use zello or briar over large areas with no cellular coverage

  • @smartassj
    @smartassj Месяц назад

    Thanks again for yet another amazing video. Do we need a ham radio license to experiment with this?

  • @DAVIDGREGORYKERR
    @DAVIDGREGORYKERR Месяц назад

    That will want to connect to any eero pro 6 mesh router that is nearby.

  • @trumpeteerTralala
    @trumpeteerTralala Месяц назад

    Thanks so much for all your excellent videos!

  • @cm9748
    @cm9748 Месяц назад

    how do you load the drivers for the Heltec v2 board ? My pc wont recognize the boards.

  • @rodo19724
    @rodo19724 Месяц назад

    Hi !!! Greetings from Buenos Aires, Argentina. I bought two Baofeng Handies, the cheapest ones, the simplest ones, BF999S, how can I send data from DB9 to handy number 1, receive data on handy number 2, and decode it with arduino uno and RS232 module HW-044 ? , and show that data on a cheap OLED display like 1.3" (GND, VCC, SCL, SDA) Thanks so much !!!!!!!

  • @nelsong4254
    @nelsong4254 2 месяца назад

    is it more powerful than meshstastic?

    • @wernerpretorius5354
      @wernerpretorius5354 Месяц назад

      Weaker, but very low tech. Any form of radio, including cheap walkie talkies and a smartphone is all you need. Or any computer really. You can hack together a dedicated cable using a 4 pole audio jack from a cheapo earphone and a baofeng earpiece. That way the audio gets piped directly and doesn't suffer from background noise

  • @tombouie
    @tombouie 2 месяца назад

    Thks & I can't wait for LoRa satellite relays

  • @stevebosshard3011
    @stevebosshard3011 2 месяца назад

    Thank you for a truly great presentation. I have a VHF SA818 Firmware Version 1.1 - When I invoke filters --emphasis disable --highpass disable --lowpass disable SA818: INFO: +DMOSETFILTER:0 filters [Pre/De]emphasis: disabled, high-pass: disabled, low-pass: disabled and indeed a waterfall of the receive shows the filters to be disabled - UNTIL I transmit, then at least the low pass filter is restored. I was hoping to use an external ctcss/data decoder, but that will not work when the low pass filter returns after transmit... Any ideas ??? es Thank You agn, de nu5d

  • @user-ex1hf5oo5t
    @user-ex1hf5oo5t 2 месяца назад

    Are configurations for Cisco phone available?

  • @frequencywatchers
    @frequencywatchers 2 месяца назад

    I Iuse RTL:SDR V3 With USB Thats Like A Coax Cable, Its Trabnsparrent And You Can See The Mesh Like Wires Around It And I USe That, Friend Who Dumpster Dives Gave It To Me, Im So Thankful To Him :)

  • @frequencywatchers
    @frequencywatchers 2 месяца назад

    0:20 I BBought The One At The Bottom RIght, Turned Out TTo be A Scam Ebaay Seller. Lost My Money :( And Im DIRT POOR ! It Was Quarter Of My Months Pay !

  • @gianniskaltsidis7293
    @gianniskaltsidis7293 2 месяца назад

    which is the frequency for lora aprs in europe? i am in greece

  • @mlentsch
    @mlentsch 2 месяца назад

    Please don't add your personal "photo" to the thumbnail - nobody want's to watch when they see that.

    • @Hookmodo
      @Hookmodo Месяц назад

      Speak for yourself! Makes me want to watch it more!

    • @mlentsch
      @mlentsch Месяц назад

      @@Hookmodo You must be a pretty sick puppy!

    • @Hookmodo
      @Hookmodo Месяц назад

      It’s how you know he knows what he’s talking about lol

  • @davidholman2536
    @davidholman2536 2 месяца назад

    Hi Andreas. I really liked this video. Can the CP2104 module connect a photocoupler like the TLP222A to ground? This would be very handy for driving a sequence of my driver amp and PA. I can of course put the footswitch in parallel to a path to ground. 73 David M0YDH

  • @user-pm1yz5zv4v
    @user-pm1yz5zv4v 2 месяца назад

    Hi, can we use a SDR Rx radio to accurately measure the FM frequency deviation. ie. as a deviation meter to check the transmitter drive level? any thoughts? thanks regards Nigel ZL2SEA

  • @JonBlackmon
    @JonBlackmon 2 месяца назад

    Very good presentation! 73 de K5VA

  • @joshwells4280
    @joshwells4280 2 месяца назад

    For a second there you sounded like the backwards voice on twin peaks. Great content though. Thanks

  • @johnkelly7264
    @johnkelly7264 2 месяца назад

    This channel looks really interesting. Subbed here.

  • @TheOriginalStego
    @TheOriginalStego 2 месяца назад

    Guten Tag, dürfen HB3 Funker auch AREDN betreiben? 73s von HB3XYR

  • @Vanolli21
    @Vanolli21 2 месяца назад

    Hi! It seems that you tested it without the RF source component. This way you tested the RF path and anthenna with the matching components. My question is: how to test it with the RF component populated? Because we don't know the its pin's impedance, so we need to match the impedance with the component populated. Thanks!

  • @peter-guo
    @peter-guo 2 месяца назад

    Oh man, thanks for the great video! the familiar “Swiss Distortion” explains wonderful lectures! Like your other channel so much. 73 DE BA4QFU

  • @amessiah_
    @amessiah_ 2 месяца назад

    Always great channel ❤

  • @dogumctrl
    @dogumctrl 3 месяца назад

    Hello Mr. Andreas. I'm Aykut Kaplan. I'm a member of a search and rescue team in Turkey. I want to build a device that can detect people behind walls in earthquake debris. I need your help. Can we get in touch?

  • @guysmith81
    @guysmith81 3 месяца назад

    I wonder if IPv6 would also be a solution for this project? Cellular providers seem to mostly provide IPv6 addresses which are all globally routable. I am not sure if the cellular providers will just block all incomming connections though.

    • @HB9BLA
      @HB9BLA 3 месяца назад

      I would hope it will work with IP V6 because it does no more need CGNAT. But I am not sure if this is standard already for them. In my lab, so far, I do not use it.

  • @TallTexasGMan
    @TallTexasGMan 3 месяца назад

    Very neat, stumbled upon this while looking at options to build some new Fox Transmitters. I want to broadcast recorded voice audio rather than what sounds like musical tones. Have more fun taunting people. :)

    • @HB9BLA
      @HB9BLA 3 месяца назад

      Go for it!

  • @Zhaymoor
    @Zhaymoor 3 месяца назад

    How did you calculate or measure the cable delay ?

    • @HB9BLA
      @HB9BLA 3 месяца назад

      I did not calculate it, I showed in video 001 how to find it with an experiment.

  • @nazil4245
    @nazil4245 3 месяца назад

    Do you know if there is any SPICE model to run a simulation ?

    • @HB9BLA
      @HB9BLA 3 месяца назад

      I do not know :-(

  • @tacocat6035
    @tacocat6035 3 месяца назад

    Dude, didn't know you had this Chanel. I've been missing out.

    • @HB9BLA
      @HB9BLA 3 месяца назад

      I am not as active on this one.

  • @merlinonline67
    @merlinonline67 3 месяца назад

    Why hasn't anyone made a dual mode APRS (AX25 and LoRA) digipeater on 2 metres? In the UK the 70cm frequency is right in the middle of the licence-free ISM band, and most people who are raving about LoRA/Meshtastic are using the non Amateur allocation around 800 MHz, to be honest, Meshtastic is just a craze, as soon as people realise that it is only SMS they will rapidly get bored with it, it is reinventing the wheel a bit because you can doing everything already using standard APRS. So why not a dual-band AX25 and LoRA digipeater iGate on 144MHz?

    • @HB9BLA
      @HB9BLA 3 месяца назад

      I would just place two different igates at the same place. Then, you can use available technology. 868MHz is used because LoRaWAN is also on this frequency in Europe, BTW.

  • @pilotmedic
    @pilotmedic 4 месяца назад

    How far can you be for this to work?

    • @HB9BLA
      @HB9BLA 3 месяца назад

      That depend on the connection you use. With a mobile phone it works around the world.

  • @michaelwalker718
    @michaelwalker718 4 месяца назад

    One comment on this. SmartSDR for FlexRadio, which is included with every FLEX-6000 radio is plug and play and a VPN is not required at all to operate remotely. It even provides a secure connection to your radio and you do not require any network skills. Zero Tier is a great solution for accessing all the other devices on your network.

  • @jacquesredmond
    @jacquesredmond 4 месяца назад

    Are you going to produce a video showing how to set up a gateway? I'm in the US, and with a HAM license I can transmit up to 10 watts.

    • @HB9BLA
      @HB9BLA 3 месяца назад

      The Meshcom project changed considerably and they use APRS now. I did not check the new one out yet. 10W is most probably not helping a lot compared with the hassle to produce it because LoRa has a very high Link Budget and therefore does not need a lot of power like FSK.

  • @Robbie12GS
    @Robbie12GS 4 месяца назад

    Well done as always!!! Cheers* K4PMO

    • @HB9BLA
      @HB9BLA 3 месяца назад

      Thanks you!

  • @yannkitson116
    @yannkitson116 4 месяца назад

    I have just bought myself a LiteVNA 64 and the first problem is how to test an antenna that only has an ipex connector. It is the small antenna that comes with a Heltec V3. Any ideas?

    • @HB9BLA
      @HB9BLA 3 месяца назад

      I use an IPEX SMA adapter for that purpose.

  • @EvoErik2
    @EvoErik2 4 месяца назад

    How do you remove the cap from the black antenna? I want to use the same case as you...

    • @HB9BLA
      @HB9BLA 3 месяца назад

      With a heat gun.

  • @Real_Tim_S
    @Real_Tim_S 4 месяца назад

    What you want is an I2S stereo CODEC talking to the RPI or ESP32. Split the stereo to L = LocalAudio, R = RadioAudio - with the individual channels optimized. If you want more radio modules, they make 4-channel I2S codec that only needs the single I2S data-lane (2x16-bit split audio channels per 32-bit I2S channel period). That would still work with a minimal ESP32, and would give you another 2x radio slots for 3x total radios and a local mic/speaker.

    • @HB9BLA
      @HB9BLA 3 месяца назад

      Good idea!

  • @BlackVelvet446
    @BlackVelvet446 5 месяцев назад

    The Rattlegram app would be great if it didn't have the huge drawback, which is that it doesn't work with the lock screen.

    • @HB9BLA
      @HB9BLA 3 месяца назад

      I agree.

  • @RupertBruce
    @RupertBruce 5 месяцев назад

    Does the phonebook use hash or blockchain validation?

    • @HB9BLA
      @HB9BLA 3 месяца назад

      Nothing like that.

  • @S79KW
    @S79KW 5 месяцев назад

    Genius! Great Video, I have tested it on the bench today and it works great ! de S79KW

  • @AlexejSvirid
    @AlexejSvirid 5 месяцев назад

    You use a cable without a common mode choke. This may elongate the antenna.

    • @HB9BLA
      @HB9BLA 3 месяца назад

      I do not sknow what you mean :-(

  • @matthews2585
    @matthews2585 5 месяцев назад

    I have a couple of questions if I may. I presume this will work if you use a k plug repeater connecting from the mobile phones 3.55mm jack? Also will this work where dcs is set on a channel? Thank you.

    • @HB9BLA
      @HB9BLA 3 месяца назад

      The audio just has to be able to travel from the Smartphone to the transceiver.

  • @TUBEORATER
    @TUBEORATER 5 месяцев назад

    Avoid hell tech They do not work with meshtastic. Worse yet, they want you to download malware. Killed my Hotspot connection to my laptop. Very angry at the promoters of hell tech crap

  • @Nofearion
    @Nofearion 5 месяцев назад

    does this count as encoded transmission?

    • @HB9BLA
      @HB9BLA 3 месяца назад

      I do not think so. It is just a modulation, not an encryption.