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AmateurLogic.TV Episode 221 is now available for download.

In this episode we celebrate 21 years of AmateurLogic.TV. Bill Brown’s Huntsville Balloon Forum and launch. Emile talks about his GMRS station. Tommy explores mesh devices with very low power usage. Mike reveals Moon and Mars exploration milestones. Will RADE replace SSB?
The Icom ID-5200 grand prize award drawing and winner announcement and more.

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Key Segments and Highlights:
WSJTX “Jitty” Mode: Mike discusses the new JTTY (Jitty) digital mode within the WSJTX software, comparing it to older modes like PSK31 and its capability for weak signal communication (9:19 – 13:00).
Mesh Networking Power Comparison: Tommy presents a technical look at Meshtastic and Mesh Core devices, specifically testing the power consumption of ESP32 versus NRF chipset-based boards in low-power modes (13:13 – 27:55).
Space Exploration News: Mike covers updates on NASA’s Artemis program and milestones regarding the Perseverance rover’s travel on Mars (28:14 – 30:25).
GMRS and Station Setup: Emile discusses his GMRS station setup and the ongoing topic of antenna installation (30:25 – 45:30).
Radar Rally: A brief announcement about the upcoming Radar (Rapid Deployment Amateur Radio) event scheduled for November 7th, 2026 (45:31 – 48:15).
Huntsville Hamfest Balloon Forum: A feature segment covering Bill Brown’s presentation on Pico balloons and the subsequent launch at the Huntsville Hamfest (48:15 – 1:06:58).
RAID/FreeDV Voice Mode: The hosts explore the potential of RAID (Radio Authenticoder), a new digital voice mode that aims to offer efficient, natural-sounding communication on HF (1:07:00 – 1:14:30).
Icom ID-5200A Giveaway: The hosts announce the grand prize winner of the Icom ID-5200A transceiver contest, Stan Carter (K5JNT)

AmateurLogic.TV Episode 221 is now available for download.

In this episode we celebrate 21 years of AmateurLogic.TV. Bill Brown’s Huntsville Balloon Forum and launch. Emile talks about his GMRS station. Tommy explores mesh devices with very low power usage. Mike reveals Moon and Mars exploration milestones. Will RADE replace SSB?
The Icom ID-5200 grand prize award drawing and winner announcement and more.

Download
YouTube

Key Segments and Highlights:
WSJTX “Jitty” Mode: Mike discusses the new JTTY (Jitty) digital mode within the WSJTX software, comparing it to older modes like PSK31 and its capability for weak signal communication (9:19 – 13:00).
Mesh Networking Power Comparison: Tommy presents a technical look at Meshtastic and Mesh Core devices, specifically testing the power consumption of ESP32 versus NRF chipset-based boards in low-power modes (13:13 – 27:55).
Space Exploration News: Mike covers updates on NASA’s Artemis program and milestones regarding the Perseverance rover’s travel on Mars (28:14 – 30:25).
GMRS and Station Setup: Emile discusses his GMRS station setup and the ongoing topic of antenna installation (30:25 – 45:30).
Radar Rally: A brief announcement about the upcoming Radar (Rapid Deployment Amateur Radio) event scheduled for November 7th, 2026 (45:31 – 48:15).
Huntsville Hamfest Balloon Forum: A feature segment covering Bill Brown’s presentation on Pico balloons and the subsequent launch at the Huntsville Hamfest (48:15 – 1:06:58).
RAID/FreeDV Voice Mode: The hosts explore the potential of RAID (Radio Authenticoder), a new digital voice mode that aims to offer efficient, natural-sounding communication on HF (1:07:00 – 1:14:30).
Icom ID-5200A Giveaway: The hosts announce the grand prize winner of the Icom ID-5200A transceiver contest, Stan Carter (K5JNT)