Interesting non-announcements from #Icom. The new ID-5200 will come in two models - 20 watt and 50 watt. They also say they have no date of shipping as it’s awaiting FCC approval in the USA. The brochure in Japanese is online here. 12 June 2026
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Here’s an excellent new video from @thecommschannel on setting up your #MeshCore nodes and repeaters
I really like the videos published by The Comms Channel on YouTube. The host (whose name I can't find) covers "... everything RF and cover Amateur/Ham Radio, Communications Receivers, SDR, Digital Communications, Packet Radio, and many more radio communication topics.". I like his style - simple, understandable, no hype or theatrics and up to date.… Continue reading Here’s an excellent new video from @thecommschannel on setting up your #MeshCore nodes and repeaters
POTA activation from Sunday 7 June 2026 at Hungry Head State Beach. AU-11195
In amongst the contesting, I’ll try #POTA from Hungry Head State Beach. AU-11195. I’m on UTC Sunday 0030 to 0130 on 40 metres. I’ll post on POTA dot app and PnP. #amateurradio #hamradio #parksontheair 9 June 2026
#POTA activation, Pine Creek State Forest, AU-7709, NSW Coffs Coast, Sat 6 June 25 0530 to 0645 UTC, 40m and 15m phone
I am at Pine Creek State Forest, AU-7709, on the NSW Coffs Coast, today, Saturday, 6 June 25, 0530 to 0645 UTC, 40m and 15m phone. I will spot on POTA.app and PnP. 6 June 2026