Crook County officials to hold ham radio communication exercise simulating high-water event (Oregon)
On Saturday, Crook County Emergency Management, Crook County Sheriff’s Search and Rescue, and Crook County…
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Famous Pittsburgh Inventor (You Probably Haven’t Heard Of) Celebrates 150th Birthday (Pennsylvania)
The National Museum of Broadcasting will be honoring Pittsburgh inventor and broadcasting pioneer Frank Conrad…
via HACKADAY: 1950s Switching Power Supply Does it Mechanically
When you hear about a switching power supply, you think of a system that uses…
Furness radio enthusiast earns acclaim from America (UK)
A man from Furness has earned himself international recognition through his passion for radio. Nick…
via the RSGB: 8 April 2024 – HF Aurora Reflections Observed at Anchorage, Alaska USA by Whitham Reeve
Many interesting phenomena can be observed in the high frequency radio band including aurora reflections,…
PSC member in BBC solar eclipse article
On Monday 8 April 2024, a total solar eclipse gripped North America as radio amateurs worldwide looked on to...
Ofcom releases licence change video
Ofcom has released a video about changes to the UK amateur radio framework, covering licensing and callsign changes. It...
World Amateur Radio Day coming up
World Amateur Radio Day is celebrated each year on the 18 April. The theme for 2024 is A Century...
Join us live for the RSGB AGM on Saturday 13 April
Remember to join us tomorrow for the RSGB AGM online. The deadlines for submitting questions in advance have now...
PSC member Gwyn Griffiths, G3ZIL interviewed by the BBC
On Monday 8 April, a total solar eclipse gripped North America as radio amateurs worldwide looked on to see...
RSGB call for radio amateurs enjoying the new licence conditions
During May, the RSGB Photo Friday feature on social media will highlight radio amateurs who are taking advantage of...
RSGB President interviewed by BBC
On 11 April, BBC Radio 4 Feedback presenter Andrea Catherwood looked at why the Long Wave frequency is being...
More Than 36,000 Volunteers Helped Do NASA Eclipse Science
Thank you for helping us out! Over 36,000 people helped do NASA Science during Monday’s…
Captain takes amateur radio licence exam aboard boat (UK)
Barrule fishery protection vessel captain Rob Annett has become a licensed radio amateur after taking…
Utah students use ham radio to connect with astronaut during eclipse
The solar eclipse might not have been fully visible from Utah, but that didn’t stop…
via HACKADAY: Emails Over Radio
The modern cellular network is a marvel of technological advancement that we often take for…
Astec LPT42 40 Watt Power Supply
Astec Power Supply LPT 42 40 Watt Input 100 – 250 VAC / DC Output 1 = + 5VDC...
Via the ARRL: Register Now for the 2024 ARRL Youth Rally!
As part of the fun at Dayton Hamvention®, youth attendees are invited to participate in…
3 CubeSats will be deployed from “Kibo” on Thursday, April 11, 2024
On April 11, 2024, the following 3 CubeSats will be deployed from the Japanese Experiment…
Parkersburg South campus draws students, ham radio operators into orbit for solar phenomena (West Virginia)
Amateur radio operators from the Parkersburg Amateur Radio Klub set up stations at Parkersburg South…
Measuring solar eclipse impact on Ham radios in Scranton (Pennsylvania)
Science students at the University of Scranton are getting a once-in-a-lifetime lesson Monday. Through NASA-supported…
via HACKADAY: A Spark Gap Transmitter, Characterized
When we think of a spark gap radio transmitter, most of us immediately imagine an…
Via the ARRL: 2024 ARRL Field Day Poster Released
A poster promoting 2024 ARRL Field Day has been released on the Field Day web…
Via AMSAT: ANS-098 AMSAT News Service Weekly Bulletins
In this edition: * AMSAT Seeks Volunteers to Assist with 2024 Hamvention AMSAT Booth *…
Troll Hike
When you go out portable operating, you will come across some amazing sights!