Zero Retries is an independent amateur radio newsletter covering technological innovation in ham radio, SDR, digital modes, and related open-source projects. Each issue gathers project news, technical notes, conference reports and editor commentary, with the editor's personal voice and an informal, enthusiastic style.
Website: https://www.zeroretries.radio/
A hands-on technologist documents self-hosting an APRS-IS server and connecting amateur radio and weather stations, including the networking and packaging problems encountered. Readers get concrete troubleshooting detail on broadcast networking, Docker chroot issues, and audio interfaces for packet radio.
NEPAMesh is a Meshtastic group newsletter for Northeast Pennsylvania that publishes hands-on hardware reviews with measured battery and signal data, plus explainers on regulatory issues affecting the 900 MHz band. Readers get practical node comparisons and plain-language context on FCC rules that matter to local mesh operators.
A German amateur radio blogger shares practical and opinionated posts on email QSL confirmations, setting up FLDigi for contests, and managing station locations in Wavelog for portable operation. Readers get clear, hands-on explanations plus occasional humour about the hobby.
RDUMesh is a community-run, off-grid radio mesh network in North Carolina's Triangle area, and this newsletter covers its technical setup, such as region scoping for MeshCore repeaters and low-power solar hardware choices. It is practical for operators and an accessible explainer for newcomers.
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