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Beyond the Static: A Tech-Sector Guide to Digital Voice and Data Modes

Digital Voice, Data, and APRS: Decoding the Digital Amateur Radio Ecosystem

A technical guide differentiating Digital Voice (DMR, Fusion, D-Star, AllStar) from Digital Data (FT8, Packet) and APRS. Discover how these modes work, their historical ties to TCP/IP, and why they are dominating the airwaves today.

Posted by "Chris - K5CTW" on Wednesday, June 4, 2025

Allstar Adventures: Skywarn, DVswitch, and Chasing Connections

Having fun with Allstar Link

Okay, let's dive into the exciting (and sometimes challenging) world of Allstar Link experimentation, especially when you throw in Skywarn and DVswitch!

Posted by "Chris - K5CTW" on Friday, January 10, 2025

Decoding the Digital Maze: Yaesu System Fusion, D-Star, DMR, and Allstar Link Compared

Fun with Digital Modes in Armature Radio

Digital Modes in Amateur radio provide some interesting enhancements to radio communications. Are there too many? Should there be one?

Posted by "Chris - K5CTW" on Sunday, January 5, 2025