Satellite communication as a hobby: how to listen to space from your backyard
For many people, space is a distant and mysterious realm — something to observe through telescopes or follow in the news. But few realize that it’s entirely possible…
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Amateur radio communication with digital modes: FT8, JS8Call, PSK31
Amateur radio has a rich history spanning over a century, and despite the rise of the internet and mobile communications, it remains a vibrant and evolving hobby. The…
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Are phones really listening to us? – The truth behind the microphone spying myth
“I just mentioned I needed new shoes, and five minutes later an ad popped up on Facebook.” Sound familiar? In recent years, countless users have reported similar incidents,…
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Yaesu FTX-1F and FTX-1 Optima Transceivers – Introduction, Real-World Use, and Comparison with SDR Competitors
In spring 2025, Yaesu introduced its latest SDR transceivers, the FTX-1F and FTX-1 Optima, which represent a new generation of modern, versatile, and modular handheld and base station-class…
