Ham Shack Ideas & Projects List

Keep track of cool ideas you might have for the ham shack. Add to the list below with a brief description of the idea, maybe a link to a web resource where someone can read about it. Note your name in parens if you want.

• GPS-derived Stratum 1 NTP time server, locate in Shack but serve all of MakeIt - e.g. https://blog.thelifeofkenneth.com/2020/03/building-raspberry-pi-stratum-1-ntp.html (Steve R)

• DIY synced world time zone clock display for wall - DIY something like https://digitaldisplay.com/timezone-clocks/ (Steve R)

• Wall mount monitor with world sunlight map / greyline map / propagation display - e.g. https://dx.qsl.net/propagation/ or http://www.kd2iff.com/node/20 (Steve R)

• APRS Digipeater & IGate - e.g. https://vk3il.net/projects/raspberry-pi-based-aprs-trackerdigipeaterigate/ (Steve R)

• DMR hotspot/repeater - low power, local only - PiStar + MMDVM (Steve R)

• DMR high power repeater or hot spot - 25W+ using inexpensive mobile radios, requires working with local frequency coordinator for permission - e.g. https://n5amd.com/digital-radio-how-tos/make-mmdvm-digital-repeater/ (Steve R)

• Live audio feed of tx/rx radio audio from ham shack via Shoutcast / other web streaming technique. (Steve R)

• USB hub arrangement to connect ham shack USB gear to personal laptop or Shack PC easily. (Steve R)

• IP cameras to view our antennas for easy visual inspection (Steve R)