Keep Your Flashlight Alive: Tips for Long-Lasting Light
Flashlights aren’t just tools—they’re lifesavers. Whether it's a blackout, a hike, or late-night car trouble,…
Understanding RSSI & SNR in APRS LoRa: What Do These Numbers Mean?
If you’ve ever looked at APRS LoRa logs and seen cryptic numbers like -127 and…
Top Features Every Amateur Radio Operator Wishes Their Transceiver Had — With Real-Life Use Cases
In the ever-evolving world of amateur radio, the transceiver is the heart of every shack.…
The Best NAS in 2025 for Home and Business
If you’ve ever lost precious files to a hard drive crash or felt your cloud…
Viewing SriHome SH025 IP Camera on Linux with MPV
I recently installed a SriHome SH025 IP camera and wanted to monitor the live stream…
How Anubis Works: Fighting Bots with Proof-of-Work
The internet today is crawling with bots—some helpful, most not. Whether it’s AI scrapers harvesting…
KitchenOwl: Your Self-Hosted Grocery List and Recipe Manager
Managing your kitchen just got a lot easier! KitchenOwl is a modern, open-source, self-hosted solution…
9M2PJU APRS Passcode Generator Android App
Whether you're a seasoned ham or just getting started with APRS (Automatic Packet Reporting System),…
How Multi-WAN Failover & Load Balancing Work in OPNsense – Open Source Network Resilience
In today’s connected world, relying on a single internet connection can be risky. Whether in…
Building and Running aprsc on Arch Linux with aprsc-9m2pju-git
If you’ve ever wanted to run your own APRS-IS server, especially on an Arch-based system,…
How Lenovo ThinkPad Works: The Durable Laptop Built to Last
When people talk about reliable laptops, the Lenovo ThinkPad often comes up. And there’s a…
How PM2 Works: The Process Manager That Keeps Your Apps Alive
Have you ever run a Node.js app on a server, only to watch it crash…
Dawarich: Take Control of Your Location History
In an era where data privacy is paramount, Dawarich emerges as a powerful, self-hosted alternative…
How Unraid Works: The Flexible OS for NAS, VMs, and Docker at Home
Unraid is a powerful, Linux-based operating system that lets you build your own custom Network…
What is OpenWrt One: The First Router Built for Software Freedom
OpenWrt One is the first wireless router specifically designed from the ground up to run…
How prplOS Works: Inside the Architecture of Carrier-Grade Open Router Firmware
As the demand for secure, open, and high-performance home and enterprise gateways grows, so does…
How OpenWrt Works: Inside the World’s Most Powerful Router Operating System
OpenWrt is not just firmware—it's a complete Linux-based operating system purpose-built for routers and embedded…
How MeshCore Works
As digital communication networks evolve, there’s growing demand for decentralized, low-bandwidth, and resilient systems that…
How Meshtastic Works
In a world where communication infrastructure can be unreliable—or even unavailable—projects like Meshtastic are pushing…
Best Offline Map Apps for Android & iOS in 2025
(With Download Links + Amateur Radio Recommendations) Staying online isn't always guaranteed, especially for hams…
Excalidraw: The Open-Source Virtual Whiteboard for Seamless Collaboration
In the age of remote work and digital collaboration, whiteboards have evolved. Enter Excalidraw—a virtual…
Guide to Neovim + LazyVim Setup
If you're thinking of using Neovim as a modern, fast, and extensible text editor —…
Chasing the Airwaves: An Introduction into SOTA, POTA, IOTA & BOTA
Ham radio isn’t just a desk-and-shack hobby. It can be wild, rugged, peaceful, remote, and…
Generating APRS-IS Passcodes the Easy Way — with Python
If you’ve ever set up an APRS client like Xastir, APRSdroid, or YAAC, you’ve probably…
Master Your IT Inventory with Snipe-IT: A Powerful, Open-Source Asset Management System
Keeping track of IT assets can quickly become overwhelming—especially when you're dealing with laptops, monitors,…
Best Open Source HR Apps for Self-Hosting
When it comes to managing people, spreadsheets eventually fall apart. Whether you're a small startup,…
Unlock Your Terminal’s True Potential with Nerd Fonts
If you’re the kind of person who lives in the terminal—or just spends a lot…
Kimai: The Open-Source Time Tracking Powerhouse for Freelancers and Teams
In today's fast-paced digital landscape, efficient time management is crucial for productivity and profitability. Enter…
9M2PJU APRS Thursday Check-in Bot
If you’re active on APRS, you’ve probably come across the #APRSThursday net — a fun…
What is the MIT License
If you're building software and want to share your code with the world without the…
What Is the BSD License?
If you've ever dabbled in open source software, you’ve probably come across the term “BSD…
Understanding the CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 License: What It Means for Creators and Users
In today's content-sharing world, we often hear the words “Creative Commons” tossed around—but what do…
Understanding the GPLv3 License
When you dive into the world of open-source software, you’ll eventually come across different licenses—each…
What is Amateur Radio? Apakah Itu Radio Amatur?
And Why It’s More Than Just Playing with Walkie-Talkies If you've ever seen someone with…
code-server: Unlocking the Power of VS Code in Your Browser
In the modern development landscape, flexibility and accessibility are paramount. code-server offers a solution that…
Armitage + Metasploit in Docker
If you're into penetration testing, you've probably used Metasploit — the Swiss Army knife of…
Digital vs. Paper QSL Cards: Which One Should You Choose?
In the world of amateur radio, exchanging QSL cards is more than just confirming a…
Installing TrustedQSL (TQSL) on Arch Linux Using AUR
In the analog days of amateur radio, confirming a QSO (contact) often meant waiting weeks…
Build Your Own Compact Allstar Node with SHARI PiZero
In today’s increasingly connected amateur radio landscape, digital linking is no longer a novelty—it’s a…
ARRL Logbook of The World Is Back Online – Faster and Stronger Than Before
📅 Mark your logbooks: July 2, 2025 at 10:00 AM EDT — ARRL, The National…
Installing Qtel from AUR on Arch Based Linux Using paru or yay
If you're a licensed ham radio operator exploring digital modes or remote communication, there's a…
Hacking Databases with sqlmap in Docker
When it comes to finding and exploiting SQL injection vulnerabilities, few tools are as powerful—or…
Deploying Tenable Nessus in Docker: Fast, Portable Vulnerability Scanning
Tenable Nessus has long been a trusted tool in the cybersecurity world for identifying vulnerabilities,…
Penetration Testing with Metasploit Docker Image
🛠️ What is Metasploit Framework? The Metasploit Framework is one of the most powerful and…
TeslaMate: The Ultimate Self-Hosted Data Logger for Your Tesla
If you're a Tesla owner who values data, privacy, and control, you're in for a…
Calling All LoRa APRS Enthusiasts – Let’s Build Something Awesome Together!
Hey everyone! 👋 I just published a new GitHub project called Awesome LoRa APRS —…
Keeping Your Docker Containers Fresh with WUD
In today's fast-paced DevOps world, running applications in containers is the norm. Docker has revolutionized…
A Look into ACARS Hub and How to Set It Up on Your SDR System
If you’re enthusiastic about software-defined radio (SDR), aircraft communications, or decoding digital signals, there’s an…
How to Mount Google Drive using rclone on Linux
Mounting your Google Drive on Linux allows you to access your cloud storage as if…
SQ2CPA LoRa APRS Mobile App
If you've explored LoRa APRS, you're likely familiar with the challenges: cumbersome interfaces, overly complex…
Dockge: The Ultimate Docker Compose Manager for Modern Self-Hosters
In the evolving world of containerized infrastructure, managing Docker Compose projects can be either a…
NicSure Firmware For HandyTalkie
Are you ready to take your HandyTalkie to the next level? Meet NicSure Firmware—the groundbreaking…
X6100 LVGL GUI – Breathing New Life into the Xiegu X6100
If you're using the Xiegu X6100, chances are you've already admired its portable form factor…
Running Armbian on the Xiegu X6100
If you're into amateur radio and love tinkering with Linux, you've probably heard of the…
X6100 Firmware Mangler: The Way to Hack and Tinker Your Xiegu X6100 (MARS mod)
If you're running a Xiegu X6100 and find yourself itching to explore what lies beneath…
A Better Logger for Hams: HAMRS
Logging QSOs shouldn’t feel like work — especially when you’re running portable. Whether you're activating…
PortNote – A Beautiful and Simple Way to Document Your Network Ports
When you run a self-hosted home lab or manage multiple services on a single machine,…
Memorize Most Useful Pacman Commands
If you're running Arch Linux, or anything Arch-based like CachyOS, you already know that pacman…
How Wireless Telegraphy Shaped the Titanic Tragedy
On the cold night of April 14, 1912, the RMS Titanic collided with an iceberg…
Setting Up a Btrfs-Compatible Swap File with Hibernation on CachyOS (or Any Arch-based System)
If you're using CachyOS or any Arch-based distribution with Btrfs and want to enable hibernation,…
A Timeless Tribute: Visiting Tugu Negara, Malaysia’s National Monument 🇲🇾
If you’re visiting Kuala Lumpur and want to understand more about Malaysia’s soul and history,…
A Quiet Tech Time Capsule — Visiting the Telekom Museum in Kuala Lumpur
If you're ever in Kuala Lumpur and want a break from shopping malls and skyscrapers,…
How to Use QRZ.com Callsign Search on 9M2PJU-2 DX Cluster Node
If you're into DXing and want instant callsign info without switching away from your radio…
Choosing the Best Filesystem for Linux
When setting up a Linux system—whether it's a personal laptop, home server, or enterprise-grade machine—you…
The Untold Story of Radio Communication: From Maritime Innovation to Military Lifeline
Radio communication is such a fundamental part of our modern world that we often take…
APRSCOT: Bringing APRS into the Tactical World
If you’ve ever worked with APRS, you know it’s a powerful system for tracking stations…
The Best WordPress Plugins
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Enhancing Tactical Command with TACCOMS & VECTORS – Malaysia’s Own C4 Innovation
In today’s world where threats and emergencies can escalate in seconds, staying connected and coordinated…
WoAD – Winlink Client on Your Android: Seamless Radio Email for Hams
If you're a licensed ham radio operator looking to stay connected while mobile or off-grid,…
Anjung Spotter KLIA – Malaysia’s Hidden Gem for Plane Lovers and Airband Radio Geeks
If you’ve ever stopped to look at a plane flying overhead and felt even a…
VR-N76 Beta Firmware Adds Smart Beacon & Mic-E Support
Users of the VR-N76 VHF/UHF radio may be interested to know that a new beta…
How Radio Spectrum Works in Malaysia
If you've ever used Wi-Fi, tuned into a radio station, made a phone call, or…
Guide to Tactical Watches for First Responders and Outdoor Professionals
From Timekeeping to Tactical Tools Watches have come a long way from being mere timekeepers.…
Rediscover APRS with the APRS Documentation Project by WB2OSZ
If you've ever tried learning about APRS (Automatic Packet Reporting System), you probably ran into…
Why Windows 10 Feels Lighter Than Ubuntu 25.04 (And How to Fix It)
If you've recently switched to Ubuntu 25.04 from Windows 10 on your laptop—perhaps like mine,…
How Amateur Radio Operators Can Use a NAS in the Shack: A Practical Guide
In the world of amateur radio, we often focus on transceivers, antennas, and propagation—but what…
The Best Open Source NAS Operating Systems
When it comes to setting up your own network-attached storage (NAS), open-source software offers an…
Rattlegram – The Sound of Digital Messaging
Have you ever thought of sending messages using sound? Not your voice, but actual encoded…
Building Offline IP Phone Networks for Military Field Operations: Complete Setup Guide
Military exercises in remote locations often lack reliable internet connectivity, yet secure voice communications between…
New Telegram Bot @sotachaser_bot Delivers Real-Time SOTA Spots to Chasers
A new tool has recently been introduced to the amateur radio community that will be…
MikroTik for Military Tactical Networks
MikroTik is a Latvian company founded in 1996 that has revolutionized affordable networking by combining…
Guide to Rugged Laptops, Tablets, and Smartphones for Military and First Responders
When lives are on the line, equipment failure isn't an option. Military personnel, police officers,…
Digital Nomad in Malaysia
Malaysia: A Rising Destination for Digital Nomads Malaysia is quickly gaining traction as a top…
Best Apps for Amateur Radio Operations on iPad and Android Tablets
As technology advances, amateur radio operators are embracing the convenience of tablets in the shack,…
Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H)
The Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H) program is a government initiative aimed at attracting foreign…
How Modern Technology is Changing Amateur Radio DXpeditions
If you've ever wondered how amateur radio operators manage to set up stations on remote…
Introducing sota.hamradio.my — The Home of 9M2 Summits on the Air Association
We’re excited to introduce sota.hamradio.my — the official website of the 9M2 Summits on the…
What Debian Offers for Amateur Radio in APT
I recently sat down at the shack with a Debian testing installed—more out of curiosity…
FreeBSD Firewall Basics: IPFW, PF, and IPFilter for Home Networking
FreeBSD includes three built-in packet filters: IPFW, PF, and IPFILTER (IPF). All support stateful inspection,…
OpenWebRX Using Docker on Raspberry Pi and Other Devices
If you're looking for a quick and clean way to get OpenWebRX running, Docker is…
Best Small FreeBSD-Based Systems for Routers & Firewalls (x86 Hardware)
Are you planning to build a dedicated firewall or router using x86 hardware? FreeBSD, known…
Guide To Obtain Amateur Radio License In Malaysia
Amateur radio operations in Malaysia follow international standards and frequencies, making it possible for operators…
How to Set Up a Winlink Client on a Raspberry Pi
Winlink is an essential tool in emergency and portable amateur radio communications. It allows you…
LoRaNicator: A Throwback to Pagers, Powered by LoRa
I recently came across a fascinating project shared by Cameron Coward that really caught my…
How a Single Floppy Disk Kept Cyber Café Online in the Early 2000s
Back in the early 2000s, getting a stable internet connection in Malaysia was a real…
Sending Weather Data to APRS-IS Using Bash and OpenWeatherMap API
As radio amateurs, integrating real-world sensor data into APRS can be both useful and fun.…
Project Starbeam: A Modular Signal Intelligence Platform for Tactical & Security Applications
Project Starbeam is here—and it’s unlike anything else in the open-source hardware world. Designed for…
REDQUEEN for ATAK – A Smarter Way to Operate, Now Completely Free
In a world where tactical tools often come with steep price tags and proprietary restrictions,…
Test Your DNS Speed with This Free Benchmarking Tool
If you’re looking to improve your internet performance, changing your DNS server might be one…
