NI0K Episode 533 – John Simmons – NI0K John Simmons, NIØK, like many hams who were licensed in the sixties...
DXLook Introduces Real-Time D-RAP Visualization for HF Absorption Events The following is a press release from DXLook: DXLook has released a new D-RAP (D-Region Absorption Prediction) view that...
Starting a Multi-Park Day Right: Lake James State Park (US-2739) with VA3EKR On Monday, November 17, 2025, my buddy Scott (VA3EKR) was still visiting us here in Western North Carolina. You...
ICQPodcast Episode 472 – Does a Ham Need a Thermal Camera? In this episode, we join Martin Butler M1MRB, Chris Howard (M0TCH), Martin Rothwell (M0SGL), Frank Howell (K4FMH), Bill Barnes...
LHS Episode #604: Visual Studio Code Deep Dive Hello and welcome to Episode 604 of Linux in the Ham Shack. In this deep dive episode, the hosts...
A First SOTA Attempt: K1PAP Shares Hard-Earned Lessons Many thanks to Paolo (K1PAP) for sharing this very honest and thoughtful field report from what was meant to...
QRV: A Mac/iOS Mobile-Friendly Operating Companion for the Field Many thanks to Adam (K2CAT), who recently reached out to let me know about a new iOS/macOS app he’s...
ARDC Launches 44Net Connect ARDC has launched 4Net Connect, a new portal designed to make it easier for ham radio operators to gain...
A Kilo at Norristown Farm State Park I haven’t had much time for ham radio this week, but I squeezed in a quick activation this morning....
FCC Expands US Hams Access to 60 Meter Band General Class and above license holders in the United States will soon have access to an expanded portion of...
Ham Radio Operating Accommodations for Seniors Part 2: Retirement Communities We aren’t getting any younger—according to the ARRL, the average age of ham members is 68. It’s likely many...
A Quick Update on the QRPer.com 2026 Calendar Many thanks to everyone who ordered this year’s QRPer.com calendar — 53 copies have already shipped out! Unfortunately, Zazzle...
Learning CW on an iPad: Any Suggestions for Joel? Many thanks to Joel (KR4GEL) who reached out to me over email with the following question. He’s very kindly...
FCC Allocates 60-Meter World-Wide Amateur Band Approved at WRC-15; Continues Amateur Use of Four Additional 60-Meter Channels, and Updates 420 MHz Coordination Information The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) on December 9, 2025, released a long-awaited Report and Order adopting a new amateur...
Belka DX shortwave receiver Price: Not specified Mint condition Belka DX allmode receiver 0.1-31mhz. Includes all original box manuals etc. This is the...
How My Wife Became a Ham…and Advice on Getting Others Onboard Here’s one of the common threads I hear from operators: “I wish my spouse/significant other would operate with me.”...
The New KM4CFT Straight Key Kit Many thanks to Jonathan (KM4CFT) who notes that his new straight key kit is now available for purchase at...
First HamTV Transmission from ISS Since 2018 The first HamTV transmission from the International Space Station (ISS) since 2018 occurred on October 18, 2025. As part...
Ham Radio Holiday Gift Guide 2025 Part 6: Mugs, Tumblers, Transceiver Packages & Tools We’ve already covered a lot of ground in our 2025 Ham Radio Holiday Gift Guides—everything from antenna analyzers to...