Meshtastic is an off-grid mesh network for short messages, but its use is limited by the need for a phone app or web UI. The T-Deck offers a standalone solution, though it has its issues. The article covers the installation and use of the experimental T-Deck UI firmware, its limitations, and community reactions.
This repository is intended to share implementations using the Si4735/Si4732 chip with the library written by PU2CLR/Ricardo Caratti. It includes projects for TTGO T-Display Board and Lilygo T-Display S3 Board.
This blog post announces the release of Flipper Zero firmware version 1.0, highlighting major new features like dynamic app loading, a redesigned NFC subsystem, JavaScript support, and various system improvements.
MeshCom is an open-source project for exchanging text messages, positions, and data using low-power, low-cost LoRa radio modules. It aims to create off-grid, mesh network communication systems.
The Quansheng UV-K5 is a new handheld radio on the market that offers exciting hacks and mods for amateur radio enthusiasts. This pre-modified version comes with a replacement SI4732 chip, firmware change, antenna inductor change, and a fix to increase audio quality.
This is a pre-order for the Quansheng UV-K5 radio directly from the factory with modifications for H.F bands and updated firmware. The radio also includes an antenna inductor change and audio quality fix.
- Article by Stephen Cass for IEEE Spectrum Introduction of Quansheng's UV-K5 handheld ham radio
- UV-K5's firmware stored in flash memory, allowing rewrites using USB programming cable A growing community of hams adding software-based improvements and features Examples of mods include graphical spectrum analyzer, text messaging between K5s, improved AM signal reception, and custom start-up messages Web-based patcher/flasher allows easy installation of mods without exceeding memory limit Potential risks of abuse and reliance on ham radio's honor system Future possibilities of increased in-radio processing capabilities and app-like functions
