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...
Category: Dxing
A Pileup? What It Is And How To Work One
Welcome to the chaotic, thrilling world of the HF pileup. When a rare station or a Parks On The...
What was your first major receiver?
I started in the ham radio and shortwave listening hobby in 1972. By 1975, this was my first real...
VHF/UHF Lift and a First CW SOTA: EI3LH’s Marconi Day Milestones
Many thanks to Ian (EI3LH), who shares the following post, originally posted on his blog: Marconi Day: A Day of...
WID (Worked Independence Day)
LABRE presents a new AWARD. WID (Worked Independence Day) celebrates the 200th anniversary of the Independence of Brazil and...
S.P.E Expert has been selected as the exclusive amplifier for the Bouvet DXpedition
This week we rcvd 4 x S.P.E amplifiers in Oslo. All amplifiers have been fully serviced for free at...
Canadian amateurs to use special prefixes for Platinum Jubilee
Canada’s radio amateurs will be using the prefixes XK, XJ, VG and VX from May 15 to July 14...
CQ DX Marathon updates
Photo: PY5EG In 2005, W9KNI and CQ Magazine asked me if I was interested in managing a new contest...
Crozet Island DXpedition Preparations are Moving Forward
Crozet Island The upcoming solo Crozet Island DXpedition spearheaded by Thierry Mazel, F6CUK, will likely arrive on the island around Christmas. While...
Beijing Winter Olympics Special Event Station BY1CRA/WO22 is Active
The Chinese Radio Amateurs Club (CRAC) has announced that Beijing 2022 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games special event station BY1CRA/WO22 is...
Managing the Pile-Up
Rule Number One of Pile-Ups: Stay in Control. Rule Number Two: Stations will use any means necessary to break...
UBA 75 On The Air Event
On the occasion of the 75th anniversary of our UBA, more than 60 stations with the special ON75 prefix...
Starting with a Straight Key
“James, has quite a long complicated question but summarize he wants to know if he can start learning morse...
All about the Grayline!
“I, Dave, have been asked a lot about the Grayline in my recent livestreams, What is it? Why does...
3Y0J Bouvet 2023 [ CANCELED ]
“To the global DX community. We regret to inform you of the following news.The global pandemic has impacted the...
Bouvet Island Dxpedition – 3Y0J
Bouvet Island DxpeditionBouvet is like the Mount Everest of DXCC entities. It is among the most challenging entities to...
Operating “Split” on HF – info, tips & tricks for operating split or Duplex on HF
“This video presents what is meant by operating “split”, when you hear that rare DX station say that he’s...
The RSGB is delighted to launch a new Award
Friendship on the Air Award The Friendship on the Air Award is designed to celebrate the friendship of amateur...
Location, maps and awards
I talk about the various location standards are used in amateur radio. I show several maps and awards. Antenna...
Q & A: How far you can turn the dial when transmitting in SSB voice mode?
by Tom, DF5JL Time and again the question arises as to how far you can turn the tuning knob...
80th Anniversary of the Battle of Britain
Special Event Station GB80BOB 1st September to 28th September 2020 The Royal Air Force Amateur Radio Society (RAFARS) will...
The King of DX Marathons PY5EG OMS
According to the rules, a station may be awarded only one of the four trophies in any one year,...