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Amazon Alexa as a Shack Companion

Discussion in 'Amateur Radio News' started by M0PSX, Nov 22, 2017.

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  1. M0PSX

    M0PSX Ham Member QRZ Page

    Pete M0PSX, from the virtual club Essex Ham, takes a look at the Amazon Echo Dot, and sees if Alexa can make for a handy shack companion.


    Using Amazon's Alexa, it's possible to check your amateur radio calendars, check on a ham's APRS location, see DMR usage, check the weather and predict ISS passes. This short video looks at some of the ways that a voice-activated gadget could be a help in the shack.

    Got a tip on using Alexa in the shack? Add it at www.essexham.co.uk/alexa
     

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  2. KB8OTK

    KB8OTK Ham Member QRZ Page

    Alexa in this house belongs to the XYL and it's not in the radio room. Maybe the XYL will get me one for Christmas this year.
    73's de KB8OTK
     
  3. W7UUU

    W7UUU Director, QRZ Forums Lifetime Member 133 QRZ HQ Staff Life Member QRZ Page

    So we can now "talk" to Alexa with your voice, while working FT8 on your computer? Does Alexa ever give less than a 5 by 9?

    Crazy stuff in the ham radio world....

    Dave
    W7UUU
     
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  4. VE7YE

    VE7YE Guest

    "Alexa. Get me another beer!"
     
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  5. W7UUU

    W7UUU Director, QRZ Forums Lifetime Member 133 QRZ HQ Staff Life Member QRZ Page


    "Sorry Alexa - again again again - you are 3 by 3 3x3

    beer beer beer not deer deer deer ... do you copy?"

    :D:D

    Dave
    W7UUU
     
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  6. K6BRN

    K6BRN Premium Subscriber QRZ Page

    Hmmm. We used to be worried about bugging devices and cameras placed in our homes by others. Now we actually PAY to have our homes bugged by non-secure monitoring devices we install ourselves. Wow. Privacy is just a concept, after all.
     
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  7. KK2DOG

    KK2DOG XML Subscriber QRZ Page

    Now we can't have people going around here making sense.
     
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  8. M0PSX

    M0PSX Ham Member QRZ Page

    For those keen to do so, it's increasingly difficult to live "off grid". Devices like smartphones, tablets, smart TVs, laptops, webcams, security systems, car trackers and home automation, not to mention web browsers, online services, social media and email, are all able to monitor us, but for most, it's an essential part of life in the 21st century.
     
  9. NF6E

    NF6E Premium Subscriber QRZ Page

    Only if I can get it equipped like this:

    [​IMG]
     
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  10. N4DJT

    N4DJT Platinum Subscriber Platinum Subscriber QRZ Page

    why would you willing put a listening device in your home.. lulz..
     
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  11. M0PSX

    M0PSX Ham Member QRZ Page

    Many people today find that devices such as smartphones, laptops, webcams, tablets, cordless phones, security cameras, etc, are all quite useful to have in the home - most come with microphones capable of listening - it's quite common today, you know!
     
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  12. K3SSB

    K3SSB XML Subscriber QRZ Page

    Hey big brother... spend a little time with me.
     
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  13. W1YW

    W1YW Ham Member QRZ Page

    Ask Alexa: "...who da man?"

    You will not get the "I don't understand the question" response.
     
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  14. W1YW

    W1YW Ham Member QRZ Page

    Because that way the listeners will get seriously bored and take you off the list....
     
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  15. W1YW

    W1YW Ham Member QRZ Page

    We have 4 'dot' extensions to Alexa and use it as a high fidelity intercom. In fact, it is an IoT devise, and will 'intercom' anywhere. Reminds me of the Nextel 'PTT' days....

    Ham radio with privacy and no license:-(
     
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