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ARDC @ardc-73.bsky.social · 13/10/2026

44Net Connect continues to grow! Since launching in December 2025, over 2,200 users have signed up for the service. We’re also adding PoPs in Chicago, Los Angeles, and Sydney to bring connection points closer to users in different regions, helping reducing latency and improve performance. #44net

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ARDC @ardc-73.bsky.social · 13/10/2026

Have experience in networking, education, R&D, nonprofits, or related areas? Consider bringing your skills and expertise to one of ARDC’s volunteer committees: www.ardc.net/volunteer-wi.... #ardc #amateurradio #digitalcommunications #technology

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ARDC @ardc-73.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

The ICQ Podcast recently highlighted FreeDV RADE! In Episode 494, the hosts discuss the ARRL article, "Will RADE Be the Next SSB?", sharing their thoughts on the technology, its adoption, and the impact of ARDC-funded projects on amateur radio (~3:30m mark): www.icqpodcast.com/download-the....

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ARDC @ardc-73.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Want to learn more about 44Net and 44Net Connect? ARDC’s John Burwell KI5QKX recently joined Linux in the Ham Shack to talk about networking, 44Net, and how 44Net Connect makes it easier for hams to get started experimenting with 44Net. Catch the podcast here: lhspodcast.info/episodes/lhs....

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LHS Episode #632: 44Net Connect with John Burwell KI5QKX - Linux in the Ham Shack

Hello and welcome back everyone! You're joining us for episode 632 of Linux in the Ham Shack, the most terrific amateur radio podcast on the internet! This week we're sharing news about what has bee...

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ARDC @ardc-73.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Applications are open for ARDC’s 2027 volunteer cohort! Explore our available volunteer opportunities and learn how you can get involved: www.ardc.net/volunteer-wi.... #ardc #amateurradio #digitalcommunications

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ARDC @ardc-73.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

ARDC is at Maker Faire! Sharing space with ARRL VECs and the Benicia Amateur Radio Club. Stop by our booth and say hi, meet our new friends, and maybe even get licensed. We're along the water in front of Building 153. #ardc #mfba26 #makerfaire

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ARDC @ardc-73.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

IEEE Spectrum recently spoke with Rhizomatica’s Peter Bloom about HERMES technology and why it matters. Read the interview here: spectrum.ieee.org/hermes-short.... #ardc #ardcgrantees #rhizomatica #amateurradio

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How Hermes Uses the Ionosphere to Link Remote Communities

It sends encrypted signals with no satellites or relay towers required

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ARDC @ardc-73.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Missed the livestream or want an encore? Catch the latest episode of the Late Shift, where 44Net Program Manager John Burwell KI5QKX joins Robert W5ITR, Digital Rancher to show how you can get started experimenting with 44Net Connect: see the link below! #ardc #44net #44netconnect #amateurradio

ARDC @ardc-73.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

TONIGHT at 9p CT, John Burwell KI5QKX will be on the Late Shift talking about 44Net Connect and how you can get started experimenting! Catch it live here: www.youtube.com/live/qKnC682.... #ardc #44net #44netconnect #amateurradio

Late Shift: What Can I Do With 44Net? Host Your Ham App on a Pi w/ ARDC's KI5QKX

YouTube video by Digital Rancher

ARDC @ardc-73.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Heading to Maker Faire Bay Area? Be sure to stop by our booth and say hello! We look forward to connecting with you! #ardc #mfba26 #makerfaire

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ARDC @ardc-73.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Interested in volunteering with ARDC? Applications are now open for our 2027 volunteer cohort! Check out our latest blog post to learn more: www.ardc.net/volunteer-wi.... The deadline to apply is October 30. #ardc #amateurradio #digitalcommunications #technology

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ARDC @ardc-73.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

ARDC is heading to Maker Faire Bay Area! Join us September 25 - 27 and stop by our booth to meet our team and learn more about our programs. We hope to see you there! #ardc #mfba26 #makerfaire

ARDC @ardc-73.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

What a weekend at JARL Ham Fair 2026! We enjoyed meeting so many members of Japan’s amateur radio community, hearing about their interests, and sharing more about ARDC and our work. Check out our latest blog post for event highlights: www.ardc.net/highlights-f.... #ardc #jarlhamfair #amateurradio

ARDC @ardc-73.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

Every amateur radio project starts with an idea. 44Net gives you a place to experiment, build, and share. What will you build next? Thanks for following along as we celebrated 44 years of 44Net! #44net #44yearsof44net #amateurradio

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ARDC @ardc-73.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

Chelsea Párraga KF0FVJ and John Burwell KI5QKX recently joined Todd Owen KE9DQS of Alliance Amateur Radio Network to talk about their paths into amateur radio and our grants and 44Net programs: www.youtube.com/watch?v=xa_u.... #ardc #amateurradio #digitalcommunications #44net

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ARDC @ardc-73.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

Our July/August 2026 Newsletter is live! Catch up on recent news and updates from across the ARDC Community: www.ardc.net?na=view&id=116. Want to keep up with ARDC? Subscribe to our newsletter here: www.ardc.net/about/newsle....

44Net Program Manager John Burwell KI5QKX speaking to visitors at the ARDC Booth, HAM RADIO 2026

ARDC @ardc-73.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

ARDC grantee FreeDV has developed FreeDV RADE, an open-source digital voice mode that can now be integrated directly into popular radios. Learn more about RADE in our latest blog post: www.ardc.net/freedv-rade-.... #ardc #freedv #amateurradio #digitalvoice #opensource

ARDC @ardc-73.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

44Net can support self-hosted applications, from photo repositories with shareable links to other services you build yourself. What would you self-host? #44net #44yearsof44net

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ARDC @ardc-73.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

Congratulations to ARDC GET Member Wayne Heinen N0POH on receiving the inaugural Colorado Ham of the Year Award! You can learn more about Wayne and the award here: www.rmham.org/colorado-sec.... #amateurradio #hamradio

ARDC @ardc-73.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

Our last grant and scholarship application deadline for 2026 is coming up! If you’re planning to apply, be sure to submit your application by September 1. Apply here: grants.ardc.net. #ardc #amateurradio #digitalcommunications #science #technology

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ARDC @ardc-73.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

ARDC will be at the JARL Ham Fair, happening August 29 - 30 in Tokyo, Japan. If you’re at the event, stop by our booth A20 to say hello, connect with us, and learn more about ARDC and our programs. #ardc #jarlhamfair #amateurradio

JARL 100th Anniversary Working Group Member Taka Otsuka 7K2COL / K2COL and 44Net Program Manager John Burwell KI5QKX at JARL Ham Fair 2025

ARDC @ardc-73.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

ARDC @ardc-73.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

44Net can support applications for remotely controlling amateur radio equipment, including HTs: git.ampr.org/adam/AIOC. What piece of radio gear would you like to control remotely? #44net #44yearsof44net #amateurradio

ARDC @ardc-73.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

That’s a wrap on HOPE 26! Thanks to everyone who stopped by, attended John’s talk, or took some time to chat with us throughout the weekend. It was great being part of this year’s event! #ardc #hope26 #hackersonplanetearth

ARDC @ardc-73.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

44Net can bring network activity to life. Recently demonstrated at HAM RADIO, the interactive ARDC Globe uses 44Net to visualize activity across the network. What would you like to see visualized next? #44net #44yearsof44net #datavisualization #opensource #networking

Interactive ARDC Globe displaying 44Net IPs in Europe

Interactive ARDC Globe displaying 44Net IPs in the United States

ARDC @ardc-73.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

If you haven’t already, check out the latest QSO Today Podcast, where 44Net Program Manager John Burwell KI5QKX sat down with host Eric Guth 4Z1UG to talk about his background, how 44Net led him to amateur radio, and all things 44Net: www.qsotoday.com/podcasts/ki5.... #ardc #44net #qsotoday

ARDC @ardc-73.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

We’re excited to be at @defcon.bsky.social this weekend! If you see John KI5QKX there, tell him hello. He’s happy to chat about ARDC and the amazing projects our community is building! #ardc #defcon34 #amateurradio #digitalcommunications #opensource

ARDC @ardc-73.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

We’re looking forward to attending HOPE 26 @hope.net next week. Be sure to catch our talk on Sunday afternoon (8/16) or just say hi! #ardc #HOPE26 #HackersOnPlanetEarth

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ARDC @ardc-73.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

44Net isn’t just for modern hardware. At Hamvention 2026, we used 44Net Connect to display grantee project summaries from a vintage VT-102. What classic hardware would you put back to work? youtube.com/shorts/Kv7Oc... #44net #44yearsof44net #retrocomputing

Stop by the ARDC Booth at Hamvention 2026!

YouTube video by ARDC

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ARDC @ardc-73.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

Our 2025 audit is complete. If you’re interested in ARDC’s financials, you can read the full summary in our related blog post: www.ardc.net/2025-audited.... #ardc #nonprofit #amateurradio #transparency

ARDC @ardc-73.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

ARDC will be at HOPE 26 @hope.net, happening from August 14 - 16. If you’re at the event, be sure to say hello and catch our talk, "Decentralized Networking is a Social Problem", on Sunday (8/16) at 5p. See you there! #ardc #HOPE26 #HackersOnPlanetEarth

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ARDC @ardc-73.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

MQTT servers can be used with 44Net to transport telemetry from remote stations, including weather data, solar power systems, and station automation. What data would you monitor from your station? #44net #44yearsof44net #amateurradio #mqtt #iot #telemetry

ARDC @ardc-73.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

If you’re heading to @defcon.bsky.social, be sure to say hello if you see us: we’d love to connect with you! #ardc #DEFCON #DEFCON34 #44net

ARDC @ardc-73.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

Grantees with the Milford Amateur Radio Club are hosting the Cincinnati Hamfest on August 15. You can learn more about the event here: cincinnatihamfest.org/event-details. #ardc #ardcgrantees #amateurradio #cincinnatihamfest

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Cincinnati Hamfest℠

Cincinnati Hamfest℠ - The Largest Hamfest in Greater Cincinnati

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ARDC @ardc-73.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

Heading to @defcon.bsky.social? So are we, and we'd love to connect with you. If you see us there and want to learn more about our programs, be sure to tell us hello! #ardc #DEFCON #DEFCON34 #44net

ARDC @ardc-73.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

44Net can support VoIP and SIP applications, such as conference servers. What voice applications have you experimented with? #44net #44yearsof44net #amateurradio #digitalcommunications

ARDC @ardc-73.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

At HAM RADIO in Friedrichshafen, our grantee Steffen Heuel DO5DSH took a moment to show us the NPR-NG modem and talk about the latest version’s features: www.youtube.com/shorts/Al-CX... #ardc #amateurradio #digitalcommunications

What's New with New Packet Radio, Next Generation (NPR-NG)?

YouTube video by ARDC

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ARDC @ardc-73.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

44Net can be used to support APRS-IS gateways, helping bridge APRS traffic between RF networks and Internet-connected services. Have you ever experimented with APRS infrastructure? www.aprs-is.net #44net #44yearsof44net #amateurradio #aprs #digitalcommunications

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APRS-IS

Authoritative home for APRS-IS descriptions and specifications

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ARDC @ardc-73.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

Grantee Update: Ron Brooks AC8MA, President of the Milford Amateur Radio Club, joins Kevin Thomas W1DED of Q5 Worldwide Ham Radio to discuss the Cincinnati Hamfest and gives a brief update of some of the club’s ARDC-funded work: www.youtube.com/watch?v=SlJ4.... #ardc #ardcgrantees #amateurradio

What to Expect at the 2026 Cincinnati Hamfest

YouTube video by Q5 Worldwide Ham Radio

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ARDC @ardc-73.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

At HAM RADIO in Friedrichshafen, we caught up with our grantees from Rhizomatica! Peter and Rafael PU2IT told us a little about Mercury, their open-source modem for operating digital modes over HF: www.youtube.com/shorts/o2cFQ.... #ardc #ardcgrantees #rhizomatica #hamradio2026 #opensource

Mercury: An Open-Source Modem for Operating Digital Over HF

YouTube video by ARDC

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ARDC @ardc-73.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

We enjoyed attending HAM RADIO and connecting with members of the international amateur radio community, hearing about exciting projects, and sharing more about our work. Here are a few photos from our time in Friedrichshafen. We appreciate everyone who took the time to stop by and talk with us.