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LED RFIWhere we live, I have a very quiet noise floor and have enjoyed it for years. Recently, however,...
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Amateur Radio EmComm Prep—A Look at What Equipment You’ll Need When the Worst Happens
In previous articles, I’ve looked at necessary software to be used for EmComm. But really, what equipment do we...
Coast Guard Cutter Chelan: Biggest, Costliest Coast Guard Vessel of its Era
Take a step back in time to November 26, 1928, and take a look at what was then described...
Special Event Station will Activate Barra Lighthouse
The following is a message from the International Amateur Radio Association (AIRA): On July 18, 2026, from 10:00 AM...
Activating with the HB-1B Again
Feeling overdue for a little QRP-portable activity, I made an early morning run up to Evansburg State Park (US-1351,...
A Young Hams Guide to Amateur Radio Scholarships
As one becomes involved with amateur radio, it becomes apparent that “community” and “support” are two of the most...
Testing the New Tufteln Reel Antenna!
by Thomas (K4SWL) On Tuesday, June 2, 2026, I headed out late in the morning for a quick Parks...
A Quick Update from the UK
by Thomas (K4SWL/MM5SWL) I’ve received several emails asking how things are going here in the UK, so I thought...
GERMANY: USAGM Shortwave Operations Return to Lampertheim
Following the recent suspension of Voice of America (VOA) shortwave and medium-wave (AM) transmitters, the U.S. Agency for Global...
AmateurLogic 218: No Static At All
AmateurLogic.TV Episode 218 is now available for download. Major elimination of static and noise in HF radio reception using...
Amateur Radio Weekly – Issue 426
The Remarkable, but Relatively Unsung Achievement of Integrating FreeDV RADE Into FlexRadio FreeDV RADE is a voice mode that...
Colorado QSO Party
Here is a Press Release concerning the Colorado QSO Party. Like it says below, this is our chance to...
Amateur Radio’s Role in My Exchange Year
After having been involved in amateur radio for a few years, I had become fascinated with learning about and...
The RSGB QSL Bureau issues final notice on the use of the old address
The RSGB QSL Bureau has issued a final notice to those still using the old QSL Bureau address. A...
The RSGB Intruder Watch team is looking for volunteers
The RSGB Monitoring System, more popularly known as Intruder Watch, is a service that monitors the primary amateur service...
Join the RSGB in commemorating the closure of BBC Radio 4’s Long Wave service on 198kHz
The RSGB, together with the BBC Amateur Radio Group, will be marking the closure of BBC Radio 4’s Long...
The RSGB at Ham Radio 2026
Ham Radio 2026 takes place in Friedrichshafen this week from 26–28 June. For the first time ever, the event...
Pop-Up Thunderstorm Forces a Mid-Activation Change of Plans!
by Thomas (K4SWL) On Wednesday, May 27, 2026, I made my way to the Zebulon Vance Historic Birthplace (US-6856)...
On-Air Event Celebrates Railroad’s 50th Anniversary
The following is a message from W3ND, the Central Pennsylvania Repeater Association: Special Event Station – August 15th, 2026...
New Product Spotlight: DX Engineering A/B Station Selector Interlocked Coaxial Relay
DX Engineering is excited to now offer the A/B Station Selector Interlocked Coaxial Relay—a drop-in replacement for the legacy...
EI3LH: An Irish Island IOTA Adventure!
Many thanks to Ian (EI3LH), who shares the following post, originally posted on his blog: Boats, birding, classic cars, fountain...
W5XX Goes Ball Peen Mode to Break the ARRL All-Time Record
Malcolm W5XX on one of his towers On Monday evening (June 15th), I was honored to be the Emcee...
Ham Radio: The Hobby of a Thousand Hobbies
At first glance, amateur radio seems simple: talk into a microphone, press a key, make contacts. That’s the doorway....
13 Colonies Special Event 2026
The following is a message from the 13 Colonies Special Event: In just a few weeks, one of the...
July edition of RadCom — delivery update
Our printers have notified us that there is a delay in the postage of RadCom this month, and that...