Uploaded December 2024 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
I know I mentioned a while back when we did the Meshtastic BBS video that we'd be working on an APRS version of the BBS and that's what we're going over today! This will allow you to leave bulletins, and mail messages for other users that you can host yourself to be completely off-grid! This will work directly from the radio itself on radios like the Kenwood TH-D75, TH-D74, TH-D72. This is especially helpful for Yaesu radios that don't have TNC capabilities like the Kenwoods, VGC VR-N76, and BTECH UV-PRO.
It's still a work in progress but be sure to stay tuned for more!
NA7Q's version of APRSdroid with the duplicate message option is here
na7q.com/aprsdroid-osm
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I know I mentioned a while back when we did the Meshtastic BBS video that we'd be working on an APRS version of the BBS and that's what we're going over today! This will allow you to leave bulletins, and mail messages for other users that you can host yourself to be completely off-grid! This will work directly from the radio itself on radios like the Kenwood TH-D75, TH-D74, TH-D72. This is especially helpful for Yaesu radios that don't have TNC capabilities like the Kenwoods, VGC VR-N76, and BTECH UV-PRO.
It's still a work in progress but be sure to stay tuned for more!
NA7Q's version of APRSdroid with the duplicate message option is here
na7q.com/aprsdroid-osm
#APRS #BBS #TheCommsChannel
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![Tutorial for the Easy Meshtastic Solar Enclosure
Todays video will show you the process of putting together the new solar enclosure from RAK Wireless for use with Meshtastic including flashing the Meshtastic firmware to the WisBlock and setting up the Meshtastic app to get communicating!
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New and ready to go alternative is available with the WisMesh Repeater at the link below
https://store.rokland.com/products/wismesh-repeater-mini-reliable-coverage-expansion-for-smart-networks?ref=tc2
If you prefer to put everything together, all of the links for that are below:
π₯PARTS LIST [FREE SHIPPING IN THE USA!!]π₯
Enclosure:
https://store.rokland.com/products/rak-wireless-solar-unify-enclosure-ip67-150x100x45mm-pre-mounted-m8-5-pin-rp-sma-connector-pid-910421?ref=tc2
WisBlock Meshtastic Starter Kit:
https://store.rokland.com/products/rak-wireless-wisblock-meshtastic-starter-kit?ref=tc2
Battery Option 1 (3000mAh):
https://store.rokland.com/products/makerfocus-flat-3-7v-3000mah-rechargeable-lithium-polymer-11-1wh-battery-with-jst-type-ph-2-0-plug?ref=tc2
Battery Option 2 (2000mAh):
https://store.rokland.com/products/pkcell-flat-3-7v-2000mah-rechargeable-lithium-polymer-803860-battery-with-jst-type-ph-2-0-plug?ref=tc2
Antenna:
https://store.rokland.com/products/5-8-dbi-n-male-omni-outdoor-915-mhz-antenna-large-profile-32-height-for-helium-rak-miner-2-nebra-indoor-bobcat?ref=tc2
Antenna Cable:
https://store.rokland.com/products/3-ft-antenna-extension-coaxial-cable-rp-sma-male-to-n-female-rfc-400-low-loss?ref=tc2
Pole mount (if mounting to pole)
https://store.rokland.com/products/rakwireless-unify-pole-mounting-vertical-kit-type-a-910247?ref=tc2
Wall mount (if mounting to a wall)
https://store.rokland.com/products/rakwireless-unify-wall-mounting-kit-type-d-cool-grey-pid-910249?ref=tc2
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Full Disclaimer: Please be sure to review our full disclaimer before watching or reading content from The Comms Channel - https://www.thecommschannel.com/disclaimer/ Tutorial for the Easy Meshtastic Solar Enclosure](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/vdCKpQKeaKU/mqdefault.jpg)
![Radio 101 - Intro
Todays video will be the start of a series dedicated to the basics of radio, but from a broader perspective outside of just ham radio. Weve noticed a common me online where people are wanting to learn more about radio, but much of the info is very ham radio focused. While ham radio is great, itβs not the only option and there may be a better option for your needs, so weve decided to create a series that delves into a broader spectrum of radio options to include just some of the following:
Ham Radio
FRS/GMRS/MURS
CB Radio
Land Mobile
Marine
Scanners
Shortwave
Communications Receivers
LoRa
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![SIGINT - ADS-B Raspberry Pi Setup with 978 UAT
Todayβs video is going to be part two in the aircraft tracking and alerting series of videos. In this video, weβll be going over the 978MHz UAT ADS-B band that also has aircraft data, and setting up the Raspberry Pi to receive data and display data from both bands.
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**Instructions Link**
https://www.thecommschannel.com/sigint/flighttracking/changing_sdr_serials/index.html
Compatible Hardware:
Raspberry Pi 3
Raspberry Pi 4
Raspberry Pi Zero 2 W
Raspberry Pi Zero W (with graphs disabled)
Raspberry Pi Locator:
https://rpilocator.com/
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