Exceeding My Low Expections
I’ve always heard that if you keep your expectations low, you’ll never be disappointed. My activation this morning was...
Monthly Archives: April 2026
Look what showed up the other day?
My birthday came and went just the way I like—without fanfare. I’m not one for big parties or everything...
Ham Radio Portable Operating Insights: Assembling a POTA Station on a Budget
Let’s talk about assembling a POTA station on a budget. This won’t be an article about how to assemble...
Impromptu Activation: Fighting rough propagation with the KX2 AX3 combo!
by Thomas (K4SWL) On Sunday, March 22, 2026, I spent the day driving and enjoying time in Greensboro with...
ARRL Dakota Division has a New Vice Director
Chris Stallkamp, KIØD, of Selby, South Dakota, has been appointed Vice Director of the ARRL Dakota Division. ARRL President...
ARISS Outlines Opportunities for Space Station Contacts in 2027
The Amateur Radio on the International Space Station (ARISS) program is seeking formal and informal educational institutions and organizations,...
Amateur Radio Newsline Report 2527 for Friday, April 3rd, 2026
– AMATEUR RADIO OPERATORS ON MOON MISSION ABOARD ARTEMIS 2 – FCC CHARGES AMATEUR WITH EMERGENCY-SERVICE INTERFERENCE – SSTV...
Guide to April 2026 Ham Radio Contests: Lightning Edition
April marks the beginning of severe weather season in the U.S. It also signals a good time to get...
Cherry Blossoms and POTA at Kimbuchi Forest Park (JP-1649)
by Mark (Mark KBKZ/JJ5GVY) The first week in April is truly a magical time in Japan. The weather is...
Get to know the candidates in the RSGB 2026 elections
RSGB members, have you cast your vote in the RSGB 2026 elections yet? To help you get to know...
Are you aged 16-30? Apply for the YOTA 2026 camp in Austria!
The 2026 Youngsters on the Air Summer Camp takes place between 25 July and 1 August in Wagrain, in...
RSGB EMC Committee releases new leaflet
The RSGB EMC Committee has released a new leaflet explaining how to build a portable loop antenna to help...
RSGB National Radio Centre – closed 27 and 28 April
The RSGB National Radio Centre (NRC) will be closed to visitors on Monday 27 and Tuesday 28 April 2026,...
The N6ARA RetroRig! (And POTA Platinum!)
It’s April 1, 2026, and my friend Ara (N6ARA) has once again outdone himself. Click here to watch on...
Fooled by Mother Nature
After a tough couple of weeks, I was really looking forward to a park activation today. Although the weatherman...
DX Engineering Unveils a Ham Radio Game-Changer—the All-New Antenna Encabulator
After decades of research, DX Engineering has perfected the balance of inverse reactive current and the automatic syncrization of...
FCC Warns Licensee on Out-of-Band Transmissions
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has responded to a complaint involving a Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, amateur for operating outside the...
What It’s Like Living with Active Amateur Radio Operators
The vast majority of my younger ham friends got into the hobby because a family member had their license....
VOA Museum Announces Expanded Hours During Hamvention
The following is a press release from VOA Museum: The National Voice of America Museum of Broadcasting in conjunction...
Are you aged 16-30? Apply for YOTA camp 2026 in Austria!
The Youngsters on the Air Summer Camp takes place between 25 July and 1 August in Wagrain, located in...
3X3A Rouma. From DXNews.com
Elvira, IV3FSG will be active as 3X3A from Rouma Island, IOTA AF – 051, Guinea, 11 – 25 April...
A K1 Shakedown at William B. Umstead State Park & Meet-Up with WJ3FF
by Thomas (K4SWL) On Saturday, March 21, 2026, my wife and I were in Raleigh visiting our daughters. That...
E1718: One-Way CB Broadcasts Got Him A Federal Citation
In this video, we break down the latest FCC enforcement action against an Illinois CB radio operator cited for...