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My Station
Here's the gear I'm currently operating with:
- Xiegu G90 HF transceiver running on a random wire antenna from my first-floor balcony.
- Anytone 878 handheld, paired with an MMDVM WPSD Hotspot on a Raspberry Pi 3B+ with a dual-hat for DMR
- Quansheng UV-K5 – the fun, mod-friendly VHF/UHF HT that's always close by.
- Retevis RT95 as my VHF/UHF base station, connected to a satellite-capable UHF/VHF Yagi (normally pointed at CQ1VSC when not working the birds).
- Another RT95 mounted in the car with a thru-glass antenna, perfect for mobile ops around the island.
Live Status
Live data from my base station HF radio CAT control - shows real-time status when the radio is on
Data from HamAlert showing recent spots of CS8ACT by other operators
Upcoming Events
Ham Radio School Day - CQ8CDC Activation
Activating CQ8CDC along with CU2JX at Colégio Do Castanheiro for the Ham Radio School Day.
Come join us or try to make contact with our special event station!
Ham Radio Articles
Ham Radio Toolbox - Mobile App
Released May 2025
I've developed a comprehensive mobile app for amateur radio operators that provides live propagation reports, DX spots, dipole calculator, band maps, and more. Currently available for Android with iOS coming soon!
ARISS Contact at Colégio do Castanheiro
May 2023
Participated in an Amateur Radio on the International Space Station (ARISS) contact event alongside CU2JX, connecting students with astronauts through ham radio.
A Conquista da Transparência: Proposta de Lei do Radioamadorismo em Portugal Finalmente Divulgada
April 2023
Final update on the amateur radio law proposal in Portugal after a lengthy transparency request process.
O Processo de Acesso à Informação em Portugal: Alteração à Lei do Radioamadorismo (Parte 3)
March 2023
Third part of my journey tracking and advocating for changes to amateur radio regulations in Portugal.
O Processo de Acesso à Informação em Portugal: Alteração à Lei do Radioamadorismo (Parte 2)
February 2023
Continuing the documentation of my efforts to bring transparency to changes in Portugal's amateur radio legislation.
O Processo de Acesso à Informação em Portugal: Uma Jornada Pessoal - Alteração à Lei do Radioamadorismo
January 2023
The beginning of my personal journey to access information about changes to amateur radio laws in Portugal.
Setting Up a HamCloud WireGuard VPN Gateway on a VM
November 2022
Technical guide on setting up a WireGuard VPN gateway for connecting to HamCloud services.
QSL Cards
Digital QSL
Paper QSL
Online Services
Ham Radio Toolbox
Mobile app with live propagation reports, DX spots, and ham radio utilities.
ADSB Receiver
Track aircraft in real-time.
AIS Ship Tracking
Monitor ship movements.
Web SDR
Access software-defined radio.
HamNet Services
Explore the services available through HamNet:
Ham Radio Apps
What is HamNet?
HamNet is a high-speed amateur radio network, providing connectivity to various amateur radio services. It is used to facilitate communication and access to digital services for licensed amateur radio operators.
Learn more about HamNet at these resources: