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Ham Radio Satellites 101: How to Talk to the Birds—an Introduction, Plus Many Resources to Get You Started (Videos)
Making contacts with other hams through amateur radio satellites is one of the most exciting aspects of being an...
Learn About the Military Radios in This Ford M151 MUTT from an Army Veteran & Ham Operator
Though the iconic military Jeep certainly proved its mettle during World War II, the Ford Motor Company set out...
Five Watts and a Bit of History: Activating Guilford Courthouse National Military Park
by Thomas (K4SWL) On Wednesday, October 22, 2025, we were in Greensboro, North Carolina, on our way back home...
Ham Radio Publication Round-up Winter 2025
The Communicator (PDF) Radiofrequency and Telemetry in Insect Tracking What’s New at DLARC Back to Basics—Digital Modes The Logger’s...
2025C Ham Radio Event Enters Phase 3
The following is a message from the German Amateur Radio Club (DARC): The five SES DL2025B, C, E, S...
ID-5100A, full duplex mobile
Price: Not specified I purchased this to take advantage of the full duplex capabilities to make contacts on the...
It’s All in the Cards! QSL Cards from DXCC Entities on the Air in November 2025 Part 2
The DXing year is ending with a flurry of activity. Today, we’re featuring more November activations from around the...
CalQRP Brings Hands-On Radio Fun to Pacificon 2025
Many thanks to Dan (N7CQR) who shares the following guest post: Pacificon QRP by Dan (N7CQR) I had the...
D4P Cape Verde Cabo Verde. From DXNews.com
Zoli, HA5PP will be active from Cape Verde, Cabo Verde in CQ WW DX CW Contest, 29 – 30...
POTA/WWFF & WES at Marsh Creek
I was out of town this past week puppy-sitting my grand-dog recovering from surgery. Although I brought my KH1...
KV4AN: Cumberland Mountain State Park Area Activations
By Steven Krumm (KV4AN) Cumberland Mountain State Park (US-2939) is a Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) era Tennessee State Park...
HF Automatic antenna tuner 100 W ,
Price: Not specified This is a HF 100 W automatic antenna tuner , based on N7DDC design. I built...
Custom QRP Lab Automatic antenna tuner 100 W
Price: Not specified This is a custom built matching QRP Lab CNC enclosure 100W HF automatic tuner. Its built...
MFJ-971 Portable Tuner
Price: Not specified MFJ-971 Portable Tuner for sale, this is a small manual tuner with forward and reflected needles....
Ten-Year Blog-iversary
Ten years ago today, I published my first post on this blog. Time flies when you’re having fun—and it...
Ham Radio Portable Operating Insights: Plug-Ins and Utilities for Your Logs
Welcome to another installment of Ham Radio Portable Insights. Today, let’s talk about some utilities you may not be...
One Watt POTA Fun: Let’s compromise a compromised antenna!
by Thomas (K4SWL) On Monday, September 22, 2025, I visited my father in Hickory—in the foothills of North Carolina—and...
Whats your thoughts?
Possible RF magnetWhile doing my annual pc cleaning last month, for some reason, I took special notice of my...
RSGB launches 2026 Construction Competition
Whether you have only recently soldered your first wire in a kit build or you have experience in designing...
RSGB exam shutdown over the festive season
If you are thinking of taking an amateur radio exam before Christmas, be aware that the last date you...
New volunteer Brickworks Champion appointed
RSGB Board Director, Ben Lloyd, GW4BML is delighted to announce Derek Hughes, G7LFC as the new volunteer RSGB Brickworks...
2025 Veterans Day – Amateur Radio Events. ARRL Closed Nov. 11
Many amateur radio clubs and organizations are planning on-air commemorations and special events for Veterans Day 2025. Visit the...
2025 “Dream Rig” Essay Contest for Young Ham Radio Operators
Six years ago, the Intrepid-DX Group, a international group of amateur radio operators, began their annual youth “Dream Rig”...
Special Event Unites Pennsylvania Colleges and Amateur Radio Station W3USR
The Murgas Amateur Radio Club is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year with a special event that includes the...