MiniBook now has an official community forum for MiniBook users and developers. The forum is a shared space where: Users can ask questions and share real-world operating experience Developers can discuss internals, extensions, and integrations Bugs, feature requests, and design ideas can be discussed openly Releases and technical updates are announced The goal of the…
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MiniBook WordPress & HTML Plugin
MiniBook now includes a WordPress & HTML plugin that lets you publish live station status directly on your website. Show: ON AIR / OFF AIR status Current band, frequency, and mode No cloud services, no remote control, and no complexity — just a lightweight, reliable way to bring your station live to the web. Key…
MiniBook v1.5.0b – New Feature & Maintenance Update
MiniBook v1.5.0b introduces a new feature that extends MiniBook beyond the desktop:the WordPress & HTML Dashboard updater. 🚀 New Feature: WordPress Dashboard Updater MiniBook can now push live station status directly to a website. This enables: Live ON AIR / OFF AIR indication Real-time band, frequency, and mode display WordPress dashboards using shortcodes or widgets…
MiniBook Release v1.50
Latest MiniBook Update version 1.50 Manual Download & Setup 1.5.0 Core Additions & Improvements Added QSL Sent and QSL Received tracking. Added Logbook format converter with automatic version upgrade. Added invalid backup folder detection. Added Automatic UTC correction. Added LoTW record support. Logbook Performance & Safety Massively improved logbook processing speed, especially noticeable with very…
Fieldday weekend and visit to PC5T on TEXEL EU-038
On September 6th, I visited the PC5T Contest station. They were participating in the annual VHF IARU Contest. They’ve been doing this for 20 years at the same location near the village of De Cocksdorp, on the east side of the northern tip, directly on the Wadden Sea. Time to test the V-Dipole in…
QSL Update!
Great news! I’m once again able to send and receive QSL cards via the Dutch QSL Bureau! As I really love making portable contacts it’s always a special experience. Therefore I decided to confirm these contacts with a QSL card. Just a quick note:➡️ Please don’t send QSL cards for digital contacts (like FT8 or…
XLX880 Multiprotocol Reflector Now Fully Operational! 🚀
Great news! My XLX880 Multiprotocol Reflector is now up and running smoothly. Connections between Yaesu Fusion, DMR (Brandmeister), and D-Star are active on XLX880A. 🔹 DMR users can connect via Talkgroup 2041151.🔹 Yaesu Fusion users can join Room 88880.🔹 Transcoding between all modes is fully functional, ensuring seamless cross-mode communication. Happy QSO and enjoy the…
Getting Back into Digital Voice Modes: DMR, D-Star, and Yaesu Fusion
Recently, I’ve been diving back into digital voice modes like DMR, D-Star, and Yaesu Fusion. These technologies remain a fantastic way to connect with other radio enthusiasts worldwide. As part of this renewed interest, I set up my own XLX server: XLX880. Using a Raspberry Pi 5, I configured an XLXD server to power the…
Packet Radio Makes a Comeback in the Netherlands
In recent years, the Netherlands has witnessed a remarkable resurgence of packet radio, a digital communication technology that utilizes radio signals to transmit data. This revival can be largely attributed to a group of passionate amateur radio operators in the Noord-Holland region, who have reignited interest in packet radio on the 2 meter amateur band….