Weekly Newsletter - May 11, 2025

Highlights

Announcements

• G4lile0 announced new features for TinyGS web service.
  The TinyGS website now allows users to request web login directly using their email. A test version of a daily/weekly newsletter summarizing Telegram activity is underway. The stations page has been improved with better sorting and FSK packet stats, a new section for FSK satellites has been added, and the Starlink view enhanced. The SpaceBee section has been removed as those satellites are no longer in orbit. 🔗
  

General

• Sard shared a series of photos, showcasing what appears to be station components or perhaps installation progress. 🔗
  
  
  
  
• Bruno shared a photo related to the project’s activities. 🔗
  

Technical Problems

• Porky50 reported that an issue was resolved and thanked everyone. 🔗
• VU2NXG shared multiple photos, likely related to troubleshooting or setup within this topic. 🔗
  
  
  
• Dan_Dan_24 shared a photo, likely related to the technical discussions. 🔗
  
• megazaic shared a photo, contributing to the conversation about technical issues. 🔗
  
• Bruno shared two photos, likely demonstrating a technical problem encountered with his TinyGS setup to seek assistance or clarification from the community. 🔗
  
  
• Stefan/OE6ISP shared a photo. 🔗
  
• Stefan/OE6ISP shared a photo. 🔗
  

Balloons

• Robert shared a photo, potentially related to balloon tracking activities or setups within the TinyGS project. 🔗
  

Where to buy

• VU2NXG shared a photo, likely showcasing a recent purchase of components or equipment relevant to building or expanding a TinyGS ground station, potentially offering insights on sourcing hardware. 🔗
  
• VU2NXG shared a photo, presumably related to sourcing hardware components for a TinyGS station. 🔗
  

Featured Conversations

• Website improvements were announced, including a new web login feature accessible directly via the TinyGS site using user email.
• A new daily/weekly TinyGS newsletter is being tested, summarizing activity from the Telegram group to keep the community informed.
• The project is now accepting donations to support its growth, including migrating services to more powerful servers and expanding the website with new features and capabilities.
• Participants actively engaged in the Technical Problems topic, sharing updates and photos related to resolving issues, demonstrating the community’s collaborative spirit.
• The ‘Where to buy’ topic featured visual updates, assisting fellow enthusiasts in identifying and procuring the necessary parts for their TinyGS ground stations.
• Visual updates were shared related to balloon tracking and general project activities, offering insights into diverse TinyGS applications.
• A specific technical problem was reported as resolved, with thanks extended to the community for their support, highlighting the effectiveness of community support.
• Members are encouraged to share their setups, ask questions, and provide solutions, fostering a collaborative environment.

What’s next

Stay engaged in the TinyGS Telegram group to help fellow enthusiasts, share your own technical insights, and contribute to our growing community!