via HACKADAY: Tandy Pocket Computer Assembly is… Weird
Radio Shack had a long history of buying things overseas, having their name slapped on…
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EMF assessments reminder
Given that increased transmitter power limits are now available to UK licensees, all amateurs are reminded that they are...
Ofcom consultation decisions announced
Ofcom has released its final decisions following its consultation on the amateur radio licensing framework last year. Revised licence...
RSGB Band Plans
The RSGB Band Plans for 2024 were published in the March issue of RadCom. They are also available via...
Unleashing Possibilities: The Assembled HackRF PortaPack — A Game-Changer for Radio Enthusiasts
In the ever-evolving landscape of radio technology, the Assembled HackRF PortaPack emerges as a powerful tool, elevating…
New British Science Week resources and events
The list of amateur radio events taking place in British Science Week and the resource suggestions are growing. GB3RS,...
RadCom paper wrapper trial
The RSGB has been trialling paper wrappers for RadCom as part of its plans to be more environmentally friendly....
via HACKADAY: Parts We Miss: The Mains Transformer
About two decades ago there was a quiet revolution in electronics which went unnoticed by…
2023 – a year in numbers
During a year when the global landscape shifted once more, with conflicts across the world and economic difficulties touching...
Ofcom releases consultation decisions
Ofcom has released its final decisions following its consultation on the amateur radio licensing framework last year. You can...
Why was the Eiffel Tower kept? Radio!
Did you know? The Eiffel Tower was supposed to be dismantled after 20 years. Fortunately,…
Via the ARRL: Errata to the 2024 – 2028 Amateur Extra-Class Question Pool Released
The National Conference of Volunteer Examiner Coordinators (NCVEC) Question Pool Committee (QPC) has released errata…
Topic for Club Meeting: Where Are the New Hams?
KK4OBI shares an idea to help get and keep new people interested in amateur radio.
Amateur radio is still on the airwaves in Utica, across New York and the U.S.
To some, amateur radio is more than a hobby. To them, it’s a skillset honed…
‘Anywhere there’s a camera, now there’s a risk’: Billions of users at risk of Peeping Toms
A new threat to privacy has emerged, as scientists in the US have found a…
via the RSGB: Registration is now open for Maritime Radio Day 2024
Registration is now open for Maritime Radio Day 2024, which takes place annually on 14…
Ham Radio Inspired This Scranton University Student to Pursue Engineering
Many college students participate in sports, listen to music, or play video games in their…
Via the ARRL: Senators Roger Wicker and Richard Blumenthal Introduce S.3690 to Eliminate Private Land Use Restrictions on Amateur Radio
On January 30, 2024, US Senators Roger Wicker (MS) and Richard Blumenthal (CT) introduced S.3690,…
Sacramento Girl Scouts gear up to talk to International Space Station. Here’s how they’ll do it (California)
All systems are go! Sacramento Girl Scouts Troop 1089 worked this weekend in preparation for…
Via AMSAT: ANS-049 AMSAT News Service Weekly Bulletins
In this edition: * SpaceX Delays Crew-8 Astronaut Launch to Make Way for Private Moon…
PODCAST: This Week in Amateur Radio Edition #1303 – Full Version
Release Date: February 17, 2024 Here is a summary of the news trending This Week…
PODCAST: This Week in Amateur Radio Edition #1303 – Truncated 1 hour version
This is a 1 hour version of the weekly podcast for This Week in Amateur…
Sen. Wicker co-introduces Amateur Radio Emergency Preparedness Act (Mississippi)
U.S. Sen. Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) and Sen. Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) have introduced legislation to give…
Via the ARRL: Amateur Radio as Educational Tool Represented to Policymakers in Washington DC
ARRL and Amateur Radio Digital Communications (ARDC) represented Amateur Radio at a symposium in Washington…
AGM 2024: Ask the RSGB Board a question
Over the last few years, the RSGB has been developing the way in which the Board can be asked...