Current Projects
This is a current list of projects that are still open to the club. Feel free to add information and ideas that can tie into the project.
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Microwave Link Tower
Currently in the process of obtaining space requests.
Antenna & Base Radio was donated by Airlogic Networks. Pictures are up at antenna photos
Echolink type setup
The club is considering seting up an Echolink node that will connect our repeater to the internet. Details of the project are available on the Echolink project page.
Completed Old/Running Projects
Modern Topics In Amateur Radio
In order to boost the club and provide a service to Tech students the club has decided to host a hand full of presentations over the 2007-2008 year. The presentations will offer a informational session about specific aspects of ham radio.
The Presentation Flier can be downloaded here
The Table Tents can be downloaded here
Packet Radio Presentation (ODP) [Web Based]
APRS Presentation (PDF) [Web Based] - KC8YHQ
Useful Packet Node
Useful Packet Node is running.
Just needs the final details of the linux system hammered out.
Details:
A packet node that provides useful quick tools to ham radio operators via a scripted interface.
Current Features:
- Sending SMS Messages
- NOAA Week Weather Text Reports
- MTU's News Feed
- Calander
- Time.gov time
- And more
Details: runs off command line php, and is written to be low bandwidth so 1200 baud will work great.
Entire Details about system, and setup are presented in the Packet Presentation.
New Satellite Computer
- Operating using win2k.
- Satellite tracking is done VIA Nova
- CAT operation with the ft-847 is operational and works great.
Long Wire
Long Wire is Mounted onto the Roof In May.
Connectors are on and it's ready to go.
Another climb is going to be needed to raise the antenna to it's final resting position
Time Limits on our roof access caused us to leave it at a temp setup.