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ham-radio-network

Calculate RF parameters and generate configuration recommendations for ham radio and VLAN routing.

8|1|Updated Mar 30, 2026
Search Tags:#ham radio#RF calculations#SWR tuning#VLAN segmentation#WSJT-X#APRS#pfSense
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/drewid74/ai_skills --skill ham-radio-network
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: ham-radio-network
Source: https://github.com/drewid74/ai_skills/tree/main/ham-radio-network
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/drewid74/ai_skills --skill ham-radio-network

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill helps you plan and configure amateur radio operations and the supporting home-network infrastructure, including RF calculations, digital mode setup, repeater programming, coax loss estimation, and VLAN segmentation to reduce RFI and limit device exposure.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • RF and antenna calculations: Select antenna/feedline approximations (dipoles, quarter-wave, wavelength), compute return/mismatch loss, and ensure SWR is tuned before transmitting.
  • Digital mode and repeater configuration guidance: Configure WSJT-X/FT8 with required clock sync, set APRS parameters, and prepare CHIRP/CSV workflows for cross-radio programming.
  • Network segmentation for RF and security: Build a pfSense/OPNsense VLAN plan for IoT, ham equipment, NAS/Docker hosts, and guests, with default-deny inter-VLAN rules and split-horizon DNS behavior.
  • Community mesh/networking setup: Plan AREDN mesh links and choose backbone antenna approaches for supported Ubiquiti/Mikrotik hardware.

Quick Start

Ask the AI: "Plan my ham-radio + VLAN network setup for my shack, including the best antenna and feedline for my band, the coax loss estimate for my run, recommended digital mode settings (FT8/APRS), and a pfSense VLAN firewall plan that isolates IoT while allowing my ham servers."

Frequently Asked Questions about ham-radio-network

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I calculate SWR and coax loss for my ham radio antenna feedline?▼

To calculate SWR and coax loss, you need antenna/feedline approximations for dipoles or quarter-wave antennas, compute return and mismatch loss, and ensure SWR is tuned before transmitting.

How do I set up WSJT-X FT8 and APRS digital modes for ham radio?▼

Setting up WSJT-X FT8 and APRS requires configuring required clock sync, setting APRS parameters, and preparing CHIRP/CSV workflows for cross-radio programming.

How do I configure pfSense VLAN segmentation to isolate ham radio and IoT devices?▼

Configuring pfSense VLAN segmentation involves building a VLAN plan for IoT, ham equipment, NAS/Docker hosts, and guests, with default-deny inter-VLAN rules and split-horizon DNS behavior.

What safety considerations are needed for amateur radio RF exposure and grounding?▼

Amateur radio RF exposure and grounding safety requires explicit safety notes on RF exposure limits and proper grounding techniques to reduce RFI and limit device exposure.

How do I plan an AREDN mesh network for amateur radio?▼

Planning an AREDN mesh network involves planning mesh links and choosing backbone antenna approaches for supported Ubiquiti/Mikrotik hardware.

Can I use CHIRP for repeater programming across different ham radios?▼

Yes, you can use CHIRP for repeater programming across different ham radios by preparing CHIRP/CSV workflows for cross-radio programming.

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