If I’d only kept my butt in the chair a little longer…
…I might have come in first in the QRP category for the 2023 Michigan QSO Party. I only operated for 7-1/2 hours, not all 12 hours.
Embedded Python programming resources
Python programming is popular for AI, web, and amateur radio applications, and it can also be used for embedded applications. Here’s a list of articles from electronic design on programming in Python:
- What’s the Difference Between Python and MicroPython?April 17, 2023
The differences between the Python and MicroPython programming languages are minute, but they make a powerful difference. - How to Program Hardware with MicroPython: A Beginner’s Guide
June 4, 2020
C isn’t the only programming language for microcontrollers. This article covers the compatible hardware and workflow steps when programming with a different option—MicroPython… - An Introduction to MicroPython and Microcontrollers
May 14, 2020
Microcontrollers don’t have to be programmed in C. MicroPython works just fine. - Python’s Big Push into the Embedded Space
Aug. 29, 2018
Python is very popular in many areas from machine learning to powering websites, but it’s also great for embedded applications.
Get a free email address from email.radio
The email.radio website says,
email.radio is dedicated to providing free email hosting for all licensed ham radio operators (globally). You will get a (free!) email @email.radio address, that is 1GB, which you can ask to expand later on.
Unlike the ARRL forwarding service this appears to be a real email account. I’ve just applied for an address, and I’ll post here with my experience once I’ve got it.
Jeff n1kdo says
ZOMG! Those ED articles are … not good…
FWIW, a very inexpensive MicroPython platform for experimentation is the Raspberry Pi “Pico” and “Pico-W”. The Pico-W has a WiFi radio and costs $6. I used the “Thonny” free IDE to debug, and PyCharm for development.
Here are a couple projects for MicroPython on Pico-W:
https://github.com/n1kdo/KPA500-remote
https://github.com/n1kdo/rotator-controller-controller
73!
Jeff
Dave New, N8SBE says
Any service that is ‘free’ has a catch. Usually your information is sold to advertisers. See gmail.com for an example.
Are all radio hams so cheap they won’t pay $10/mo for a real, supported 10 gig email service, like QTH.COM?
David (KQ4GVP) says
I’m not inclined to sell data to pay for a server that is £5/month lmao. Plus I’m a 15 year old with a Lenovo Yoga, not Google :p
Plus email.radio’s finances are open sourced so anybody can see what the money is spent on :)
Sam Oscillate says
Interesting read about the Michigan QSO Party. It shows how time invested can impact results in such contests. Also, using Python in amateur radio, especially MicroPython, is quite eye-opening. It demonstrates Python’s adaptability across different tech areas. The email radio service for ham radio operators is a neat addition, highlighting the community’s growth beyond just radio.
David (KQ4GVP) says
Hi!
I’m really excited that my email service got featured here. I thought the TLD was cool and it wasn’t taken so I thought I could slap mailcow on it and people could use it as a cool email address to receive QSL cards online
Thanks for featuring my small little project :)