⦿ AMATEUR RADIO LICENSING
Most countries worldwide require amateur radio licensing--their respective communications commissions govern it. The Federal Communications Commission, or FCC, is the governing body for Amateur Radio Regulations in the United States. It plays a pivotal role by providing a secure framework for amateur radio licenses, regardless of age, to individuals who can demonstrate a solid understanding […]
⦿ Catching Transmitted Images from Satellites
Approximately 800 kilometers above the ground is a sun-synchronous polar-orbiting satellite circumnavigating the Earth that passes over the exact ground location twice daily. It is called the Polar Operational environmental Satellites or POES. SCAN Communicator Jun Aves, 4F9INC, his son (Lance), and daughter (Lorraine) have communicated with the three satellites, NOAA 15, NOAA 18, and […]
⦿ CQ SSB WPX Contest 2024
As an amateur radio group, SCAN International actively participates in activities and contests initiated by different radio groups worldwide. It continuously encourages its members to join them, such as the CQ WPX Contest and others. During the contest, the goal is to establish as many contacts as possible within a specified period. This endeavor helps […]
⦿ SCAN ON ECHOLINK CONNECTIVITY
Amateur Radio or Ham Radio is a distinguishing name for using a limited radio spectrum from commercial broadcasting and professional and other two-way radio services. Frequency ranges from 144-148 MHz have become very popular in the Philippines, especially before the dawn of cellular phones and the adoption of high-bandwidth internet access. Regular hams call this […]
⦿ SCAN International and the Digital Mobile Radio (DMR)
In the early 1990s, cellular phone use was still increasing in the Philippines, while amateur radio was at the height of its trend. Amateur radio during this period was not only for emergency cases but became a hobby for many. As time went by, with the exponential growth of mobile phone development, amateur radio use […]
⦿ SCAN International in the VoIP Era
Voice over Internet Protocol, or VoIP, is a reasonably current technology. VoIP, from the name itself, is simply a voice transmission over the Internet. VoIP was made more popular by the advent of high-bandwidth Internet connections and through the growth of affordable broadband Internet access. VocalTec Communications, an Israeli telecom equipment provider, released VoIP in […]
⦿ ECHOLINK AND THE SCAN INTERNATIONAL
One of the outstanding developments in the field of Amateur Radio is the founding of echolink software some two decades ago by Jonathan Taylor, K1RFD. Based on its website, EchoLink® software allows licensed Amateur Radio stations to communicate with one another over the Internet using streaming audio technology. The program allows worldwide connections between stations […]
⦿ Connecting Hams Worldwide
Once again, SCAN International enthusiasts of various modes prove their skills by joining amateur radio contests. An amateur radio contest is an event where amateur radio operators compete to make the most contacts, often within a specified time frame. Amateur radio contest is in various formats. These formats include single-operator, multi-operator, and team-based competitions. Some […]
⦿ ADVANCING HAM RADIO OPERATIONS
Brother Gabby Malonzo, KF6UKB, delivers a lecture about the importance of progressive training about amateur radio principles amidst the proliferation and popularity of internet-based communications. He also highlighted the importance of maintaining an updated amateur radio license. Held at Capas, Tarlac, the conference is part of the SCAN International regular activity that aims to keep […]
⦿ SCAN Endurance Challenge 2023 | Philippine Arena Ground
PREPARE FOR THE BIGGER! Being prepared during emergency situations is one of the many duties of the Society of Communicators and Networkers or SCAN International. This is why the members of the SCAN International never cease to show their support to all the activities launched by the Church Administration such as the SCAN Endurance Challenge, […]