[Ribbit text messaging through VOX/manual ptt]

Has anyone seen this or tried using it?

https://www.ribbitradio.org/#/

Ribbit, is a new digital text messaging mode for VHF/UHF simplex and repeater communication, leveraging the computing power, GPS, and touchscreen interface of modern smartphones to enhance the capabilities of a simple Handy Talkie (or mobile transceiver) without requiring a cable or additional hardware. Ribbit primary focus is on emergency communications when cellular connectivity is down.

["Stealth" home antenna for HOA]

On 6/23/2023 at 12:58 PM, kidphc said:

Similar problem with my hoa.

For hf I resorted to a bird feeder with a "perching line". The other hf antenna, I will be putting up a 1/4 hf antenna with a flag on top. They allow flag poles up to 25 feet.



For my gmrs and uhf/vhf antennas. I have resorted to in the attic. Which presents other problems. Plus, they don't work fantastic. But any antenna is better then non. Though about putting up a vertical mobile antenna, with a base ground plane made for mobile antennas on the eveaes of the house.

My hoa doest allow tv antennas. Although that is in violation of the FCC OTA rules. They also only allow small satellite dishes under 16".

There are ways around the rules. Most are not optimal. I wish I had trees on my lot, because, you can hide verticals reasonably well in a tree with green paint.

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For my hf antenna in HOA I use a gutter. Works great with a 9-1 unun. Here is a facebook group that has a lot of good suggestions.  https://www.facebook.com/groups/292984397532571