Winter Activation Of Bow Tie Mountain
On December 1, most SOTA summits in Colorado gain an additional 3 points due to the Seasonal (Winter) Bonus....
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Most Active SOTA Summits in Colorado -Nov 2025
Here’s an update on the most activated SOTA summits in Colorado. See my previous report here. Mount Herman (W0C/FR-063)...
Height Above Average Terrain
When I get asked why I only use VHF/UHF frequencies for my Summits On The Air (SOTA) activations, I...
Height Above Average Terrain
When I get asked why I only use VHF/UHF frequencies for my Summits On The Air (SOTA) activations, I...
Confirming K0NR Does Have HF Equipment
A few days ago, someone told me that a rumor is circulating that I don’t own any gear capable...
Pile-Up Control System
PUCS: Take control of the pile-up!by SANDER PD9HIX and ERWIN PA3EFR VAN DER HAAREvery special event station (SES) operator...
CQ WW SSB 2025 – October 25-26
RULES: The 2025 CQ World-Wide DX Contest SSB: October 25-26 Starts 00:00:00 UTC Saturday Ends 23:59:59 UTC Sunday I....
Three Useful HT Accessories
Here are three affordable accessories that can help round out your VHF/UHF handheld transceiver (HT) kit. These items can...
PACIFICON 2025 – ARRL Pacific Division Ham Radio Convention – Friday, October 10 -Sunday, October 12, 2025
Pacificon℠ gives you three great days of activities for one low cost: * A full slate of outstanding Forum presentations about...
It’s our 50th Anniversary!
Commemorative VHF Net check-in Tuesday 7 October at 8 pm (PST)SARC will be hosting its usual net at 8 pm...
5X2I – Uganda – September 29 to October 10
Pista HA5AO will be active between September 29 to October 10, using a FT-710 + KPA-500 amplifier and a...
A New 2m/70cm Telescoping Antenna
I came across this new antenna, the TWAYRDIO RH 660S, mentioned in this Ham Radio Crash Course video. I...
ARRL – Pass The Bill
You’ve probably seen the messages about the ARRL push for relief from antenna restrictions by Home Owners Associations (HOAs)....
ARRL – Pass The Bill
You’ve probably seen the messages about the ARRL push for relief from antenna restrictions by Home Owners Associations (HOAs)....
Worked All Europe DX Contest – WAE SSB 2025
RULES 1 Times CW: August, second full weekendSaturday, August 9th 2025, 00:00 UTC until Sunday, August 10th 2025, 23:59 UTC...
National Hamfest 2025, UK’s Premiere Radio Rally – 5th and 6th September
PLACE: George Stephenson’s Hall, Newark Showground, NG24 2NY For information visit the official website at: www.nationalhamfest.org.uk The post National...
The Communicator September – October 2025
Back With a Fall IssueThis publication, “The Communicator” from Surrey Amateur Radio Communications (SARC), serves as a bi-monthly electronic...
RSGB 2025 CONVENTION
10-12 October Kents Hill Conference Centre, Milton Keynes The RSGB Convention is a prestigious event not to be missed....
Laurel Makes SOTA Videos
Joyce/K0JJW and I did a SOTA activation with Mike/KE0PWR on Aspen Ridge (W0C/SP-084). It turns out that Mike’s wife,...
Another SOTA Milestone: 2x Mountain Goat
On August 18, I activated Mount Peck (W0C/ SP-053) with Steve/K5SJC, which put me over the top of 2000...
The Truth About VHF SOTA
I’ve been having fun with mountaintop VHF ham radio for decades, way before Summits On The Air (SOTA) was...
Extra License Class in Monument, CO
The Tri-Lakes Monument Radio Association in Monument, Colorado, is offering another ham radio license class. This time, we are...
WAE 2025 CW – August 9-10
The German Amateur Radio Club (DARC e.V.) invites radio amateurs world wide to participate in the annual WAE DX...
IOTA CONTEST – Saturday 26th – Sunday 27th July 2025
The RSGB IOTA Contest is the most popular contest in the RSGB HF Contests calendar, attracting entries from around...
LABRE (BRAZILIAN NATIONAL AMATEUR RADIO ASSOCIATION) DX CONTEST 2025 – JULY 19 – 20
For a better visualization of the rules, download the rules by clicking on the “DOWN ARROW” or click in...