HAM RADIO NOTOM (NoticeToOm)

  What characteristics should a radio software have? It should be: beautiful, organized, ergonomic, with a fast learning curve, comprehensive, versatile, able to integrate with other programs, trendy, and, most importantly, social. Well, if these are the requirements for having software on your PC that looks great on your screen… MULTIPSK shouldn’t even be considered. This program uses an outdated interface, and there’s an apparent lack of organization both in the settings screen and in the digital modes menu. You need to study, study, and study some more to use it effectively. Moreover, it doesn’t have its own built-in CAT system. To use it properly and manage your radio, you can rely on the excellent (though rather old) Commander by DXLab. The first few times you run the program… well… you feel a bit lost. Let’s say that, from a superficial and aesthetic point of view, this program might seem like one to discard. But is that really the case? My interest in this program began some...

  Looking back, I can hardly believe I’ve been a licensed radio amateur for 34 years. I was trying to get back in time when radio ham passion lit up. Mumble.. when did my love for radio begin? My earliest memory takes me back to watching tv series such as Truck Driver and CHIPS , I was a little child. I was fascinated by the way these people could communicate through their radios. Since my childhood, I had a habit, something I still maintain today—gazing at antennas on rooftops. Those iron sculptures, reaching skyward, left me speechless. One day, at my uncle’s house, I went down to the basement with him to grab some tools. Let’s just say my uncle wasn’t the tidiest person; the underground room was packed with boxes and all sorts of random stuff. From one box, a CB walkie-talkie radio peeked out. I picked it up as if I had found a priceless gem. My uncle glanced over and said, “It doesn’t work, Daniel, but you can have it if you want.” I really was a happy camper. I remember...

A New Setup for Emcomm  I have dedicated my life to volunteering and have helped in various ways, from teaching languages to preparing documents, from explaining how to farm during COVID-19 to sharing advice on how to lead a happy life and maintain a united family, as well as providing practical assistance in many other areas. As a ham radio operator, I’ve had the opportunity to assist with emergency communications during several natural events, such as 7.5 earthquake we experienced in the Amazon a few years ago. Upon returning to Italy, I thought deeply about how I could continue helping people. Volunteering remains a part of my life here in Italy as well. However, I’ve noticed that global events and disasters are increasing dramatically. What recently happened in Spain deeply moved me. I asked myself: what can I do to give help in case on need? From these thoughts, "The CQD Project" was born. What is it about? In simple terms, I want to create a mobile emergency station ...