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February 7, 2021

Amazon Taking on UnCertified Baofengs and Wireless Devices

A few weeks ago the FCC issued a notice warning users about using Radios illegally. The intent was to combat the mass use in protests and other rumors suggesting they were used to coordinate attacks. Amazon has moved to crackdown on unlicensed and uncertified “RF Devices” within their website. You can view their post on the amazon seller forums here:https://sellercentral.amazon.com/forums/t/action-required-for-radio-frequency-device-listings-on-amazon-com/781188New […]

electronics 0 2 min read
January 28, 2021

Winlink With ARDOP E-Mail over Ham Radio

There used to be a time when you can only use software like Winlink with expensive PACTOR modems. This is no longer the case with many new SoundModems and protocols available. Once such protocol we will be talking about is ARDOP, The Amateur Radio Digital Open Protocol. It was made to replace WINMOR by providing better speed, and a more […]

ham radio 0 2 min read
January 19, 2021

FCC makes Notice in Response to Ham Radio Use in Protests

The FCC has made a statement regarding the use of using radios (Ham, FRS, and GMRS) to commit crimes and communicate illegal activity over the airwaves. This notice, DA 21-73 can be viewed here: https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DA-21-73A1.pdf Not much to unpack here given the current world events and the obvious use of radio in recent (and past) riots and protests. They have […]

Uncategorized 0 1 min read
January 2, 2021

Unlock Cars with a Raspberry Pi And SDR – Replay attack

This is a write up from an old YouTube video, but the content, and method is all relevant and still working. If you follow my work, you know I like to work with what I have, and I’m always on the lookout for a cheap “hack”. Considering all you need for this is an RTL-SDR(37$), and an Raspberry-Pi, (38$) this […]

Hacks 1 2 min read
January 2, 2021

ModernHam is Back

With 2020 finally coming to a close, it seems like the year lasted forever. But while the coronavirus has wrecked havoc upon the world, it wasn’t so bad for my YouTube career. Being at home gave me the time to really focus on my YouTube channel, ModernHam, and tackle some projects I has put off for a while. With that […]

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