Welcome to the first August update of Apple Amateur Radio . There have been some great new developments on the hardware, software and web based fronts in the last few weeks. Greyline FT8 for iPad and iPhone In the second July 2026 bulletin, I wrote of Greyline FT8 - an app for iPhone and iPad for FT8. For my… Continue reading What’s new in Apple Mac, iOS, iPad and the web based worlds for amateur radio operators – August 2026 – First edition – #amateurradio #hamradio
Since getting my licence, I have been fascinated by the convergence of amateur radio and computing. I am a ‘Mac Geek’ and have spent vast (read ’too much’) time getting my Apple gear working with various hardware and software. My shack is now complete, thanks to Greyline FT8 and Digirig. I am in a good… Continue reading At last! FT8 on iPad & iPhone! And it’s a great experience with Greyline FT8 and Digirig Lite #amateurradio #POTA #hamradio #ft8 #iPad #iPhone
Saturday 2/8 I was on air with a #POTA activation from north of Dorrigo on the NSW Northern Tablelands. I was on the boundary of Junuy Juluum National Park AU-1906. This was last activated mid 2024 by VK1OZ. I was on 40m and 15 metres 0415 to 0645 and spotting in POTA dot app and… Continue reading Weekend #pota activations – AU-7732 Boambee State Forest and AU-1906 Junuy Juluum National Park #amateurradio #hamradio
There are a few notable arrivals into the Apple stable for amateur radio in late July. This is my second bulletin for July, the first in July 2026 is here. Greyline FT8 This appears to be the FT8 app for iPad and iPhone ‘we have been waiting for’. Certainly, it’s been possible to do FT8… Continue reading What’s new in Apple Mac, iOS, iPad and the web based worlds for amateur radio operators – July 2026 – Late edition – #amateurradio #hamradio