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2021 Contest University Announces Speaker Line-Up
The 2021 Contest University (CTU), held in conjunction with the Dayton Hamvention® starting at 1300 UTC on May 20,...
When is Ham Radio Not Ham Radio?
“Gerry Moore, VE7BDM, says some hams he knows claim certain ham radio activities aren’t ham radio! We look at...
AK5TX
Episode 347 – Patrick Brown – AK5TX Patrick (Pat) Brown, AK5TX, has always had a love for radio leading...
Home but never alone: Celebrating World Amateur Radio Day
Image credit: Otava Tuomi. Early last year, when the outbreak of coronavirus (COVID-19) first pushed much of the world...
JS8Call Overview and Settings 2021
JS8Call Overview and Settings 2021 Antenna SteppIR 2 Element Yagi – 2E with 30/40m loop element September 30, 2015...
Amateur Radio Newsline Report 2268 for Friday April 16 2021
– ISLAND HAMS ON ALERT AMID VOLCANIC ERUPTIONS – FCC REQUIRES RF EXPOSURE EVALUATIONS STARTING MAY 3 – TENNESSEE...
Archive of Marconi Papers and Correspondence Acquired by California Museum
The Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens in San Marino, California, has acquired an archive of papers and correspondence to,...
How do I Ground My Transceiver in a Recreational Vehicle
Devin, KM4ENW, asks how to ground his 2m/70cm radio in his RV. I show how to use the frame...
National Science Foundation Funds Creation of Research Lab at Alaska’s HAARP
A 5-year, $9.3 million National Science Foundation (NSF) grant will allow the University of Alaska Fairbanks (UAF) Geophysical Institute...
Ulrich Rohde, N1UL, Awarded Germany’s Cross of Merit
Researcher and innovator Ulrich Rohde, N1UL, has been awarded the Cross of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany....
An Earth-Directed Stealthy Storm Launches as Activity Bumps Up | Solar Storm Forecast 04.14.2021
Antenna Build an HF long wire balloon antenna June 27, 2016 No comments “We made a long wire vertical...
FTdx10 & FT-991A SSB Receiver Comparison
“My good friend Joel, KC4WZB, loaned me his brand new Yaesu FTdx10. When I say loaned, I mean he...
RAC Announces “Get on the Air on World Amateur Radio Day” Event
Radio Amateurs of Canada (RAC) has announced the “Get on the Air on World Amateur Radio Day” operating event....
St. Vincent Radio Amateurs on Alert During Volcano Emergency
Donald de Riggs, J88CD, on the Caribbean island of St. Vincent, says that on April 13, the 42nd anniversary...
Can You Cook A Hotdog With Ham Radio?
“I’ve always been facinated by the physical affects of RF. Today, a light experiment testing if can cook hotdogs...
Intrepid-DX Group Joins Forces with LA7GIA in Bouvet Island Attempt
The Intrepid-DX Group has teamed with DXpeditioner Ken Opskar, LA7GIA, in its quest to activate Bouvet Island, the second...
P49Y Aruba. From DXNews.com
AE6Y will be active again from Aruba Island, IOTA SA – 036, in CQ WW WPX CW Contest, 29...
SV8/DK3SJ Lesbos Island. From DXNews.com
Juergen, SV8/DK3SJ will be active from Lesbos Island, IOTA EU-049, until 24 April 2021.
Updated Radio Frequency Exposure Rules Become Effective on May 3
The FCC has announced that rule changes detailed in a lengthy 2019 Report and Order governing RF exposure standards go into...
Lab599 Discovery TX-500
Today i’m bringing you an update on a very exciting qrp ham radio from Lab599. It’s called the Discovery...
RTL-SDR BLOG L-BAND Patch Antenna Version 2 – Inmarsat – Iridium – GPS
Here we take a look at the brand new L-Band Patch antenna from RTL-SDR Blog. This antenna is designed...
The Malahit DSP portable SDR receive
A nifty little portable SDR receiver. I still have lots to explore with it, but here’s an overview. 【Frequency...
T5/IT9HRK Somalia. From DXNews.com
Alex, T5/IT9HRK will be active from Mogadishu, Somalia, starting 11 April 2021.
Comparing the Elecraft KX2 and the Icom IC-705. Which should I buy?
Comparing the Elecraft KX2 and the Icom IC-705. Which should I buy? Antenna Cushcraft R9 covers 6,10,12,15,17,20,30,40,80 Meters November...