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A new version of the Windows client software SmartSDR, which is required to operate the club's Flex radio remotely (unless you've purchased the Mac/iOS version) is now available to download.
The current version is V3.3.33, whilst the new version is V3.4.21
You can download it directly from the FlexRadio website here: https://www.flexradio.com/software/smartsdr-v3-4-21
Version numbers for SmartSDR for Windows and the software on the actual radio have to match exactly. The radio will be updated on Friday evening, so you'll need to use V3.3.33 until Friday, and V3.4.21 thereafter.
You can actually have both installed on your computer at the same time without any apparent conflict, but you should probably just wait until Friday to get the new version.
MacOS and iOS software is not affected.
73's
Berni M0XYF
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Dear loyal MSARS flock.
This is just a gentle reminder that although 2022 memberships officially expired on 31st December last year, the club does allow a grace period of two calendar months for those members who might find that time of year to stump up club renewal fees a tough ask.
However, there are quite a few members from last year that haven't yet rejoined for 2023, and we ask that those members give some thought to getting around to that.
Even if you don't attend the club every meeting, or come along to any of the many outside events that we hold throughout the year, consider it as supporting the hobby that has given you so much enjoyment over the years at a time when most small clubs are struggling to keep their heads above water - not just in financial terms, but in terms of overall membership numbers.
You will be directly investing in the future of amateur radio, to bringing in the next generation, and to boosting the local scientific, technical, experimental and recreational communities. I genuinely and passionately believe that individually we can make a difference.
And all for the price of an MSARS membership.
Think about it. You have ten days.
Berni M0XYF.
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The May dates for Mills on the Air 2023 have shifted by a week, so please take note. In fact the actual dates haven't changed, it's just that our calendar was wrong!
Apparently, some chap is being fitted for a new hat the week before, so the correct dates for Mills 2023 are the 13th and 14th of May, with equipment loading on the Friday evening of the 12th - which is handy, as that is a regular club night, so there will be plenty of willing muscle on hand. We hope!
Please support MSARS Mills this year. It was really disappointing to have to run an unofficial event last year, but we'll do it again if we don't get members' support!
Berni M0XYF
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AI is truly the hot topic right now, but the breakthroughs just keep on coming. I've been looking at some of the free and paid-for options recently, including the headline-grabbing DALL.E-2 and the promise of Google's Muse along with several others. Some of these tools are completely free to use online and are incredibly straightforward to configure. The latest ones can clearly do an awful lot more than photo restoration, but when Dick G0LFF sent me a few photos the other day, I thought I'd put one of those engines to good use.
Anybody recognise these fellas?
Yeah, OK - not too tricky for some of you, but how much better is this version?
Admittedly those curtains are beyond help, but why not try running some of your grainy old photos through an AI image engine? This technology is just getting better and better, and at a frightening rate of knots.
Dick also sent me a handful of photos from his time in Antarctica, which I've posted in the members section, so log in and check those out if you get a chance.
Berni M0XYF
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Bob N4XAT has kindly forwarded this video of a visit he made to Amberley Museum, including their 'Radio & Television Collection'.
They also have a working amateur radio station to this day and the museum makes a great day out for anyone - especially in the good weather. Several of our members have had a connection with the museum in one way of another over the years, and so it's wholly appropriate to post this video of still photographs on the MSARS club website.
Click the icon below to download/stream it. It's around 86MB and has a runtime of just under three minutes.
Berni M0XYF
