E1748: Here’s Why DMR Doesn’t Work Like You Think
In this video, we break down why DMR doesn’t work the way most hams expect — from real-world coverage...
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Ten Years Later! A Three-Fer at Tar Hollow with Eric (WD8RIF)
by Thomas (K4SWL) On the morning of Wednesday, May 13, 2026, I was in Athens, Ohio, at the QTH...
How Ham Radio Teaches Young People to Communicate
When I got my amateur radio license at ten years old, communication was still very much a weak spot...
Amateur Radio Newsline Report 2536 for Friday, June 5th, 2026
– HAMSCI ASKS CANADA TO RECONSIDER SHORTWAVE SHUTDOWN – NEW CREW BOARDS CHINA’S SPACE STATION – UNLICENSED RADIO OPERATOR...
Discover how vibe coding can help radio amateurs
RSGB Board Chair Stewart Bryant, G3YSX delivered a technical seminar called ‘Vibe Coding for Radio Amateurs’ at the Four...
RSGB Board Director attends ARISS International Conference
Amateur Radio on the International Space Station, or ARISS, held its annual conference in London last week. The event...
Trio of RSGB experts added to the RSGB Convention programme
The RSGB has added a trio of experts to its Convention programme. RSGB ETCC member John McCullagh, GI4BWM will...
E1747: (REPLAY) Plans for Hamvention 2026 – It Starts NEXT WEEK!
Join me tonight as I invite the usual crew onto the show to talk about plans for next weekend...
Ohio NVIS Day 2026: A Tale of Two Different but Effective Antennas
There is so much talk in our hobby about making that rare DX or a faraway contact using resonant...
In Pursuit of a Kilo
Yeah, I know. That title sounds bad. What I’m talking about is finally making one thousand contacts at French...
Ham Radio Tech: Do Nearby Metal & Trees Significantly Affect Antennas?
Antennas may look simple—just a piece of metal in the air—but they are surprisingly sensitive to their surroundings. Nearby...
Don’t Worry… You’re Doing Fine
by Thomas (K4SWL) As you might imagine, I’m at the receiving end of a lot of emails and messages...
E1746: FCC Ordered Them to Pay Millions AT&T and Verizon Said No
In this video, we break down the latest SCOTUS oral arguments in FCC v. AT&T & Verizon. The Court...
HRWB 264 – Gadgets For The Shack With Randy Hall K7AGE
In this episode we catch up with Randy, K7AGE, and talk about great gadgets for the ham shack. Randy...
A Guide to June 2026 Ham Radio Contests—Field Day Edition
With May’s downpour of amateur radio activities done for the year, it’s time to focus on the next big...
PODCAST: This Week in Amateur Radio #1422
PODCAST: This Week in Amateur Radio Edition #1422 – Full Version (With repeater ID breaks every 10 minutes) Release...
Number of Amateur Radio Operators in Japan Continues Decline
The number of amateur radio stations in Japan continues to decline. The Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications announced...
TX9W Marquesas Islands Wrap-Up: DX Engineering Coaxial Cable Plays Major Role
The TX9W DXpedition from Hiva Oa in the Marquesas Islands (April 19-30) is in the books! The TX9W team,...
Lake Alma State Park by Brompton: A Hamvention Week Warm-Up POTA Activation With Friends
by Thomas (K4SWL) Tuesday, May 12, 2026, was a long but wonderful day—and the perfect prelude to a week...
E1745: Baofeng REVEALS Alervites AT2 Radio – Smartphone Control Comms
Discover Baofeng’s new ultra-thin Alervites AT2 — the smart handheld radio that sends text, voice, images, and GPS location...
CQ WW WPX CW results
This CQ WW WPX contest was my first major contest in a few years, as we are usually away...
LHS Episode #618: Andy Stewart KB1OIQ – Andy’s Ham Radio Linux
Hello and welcome back everyone! This is episode 618 of Linux in the Ham Shack, the most terrific amateur...
EI3LH: Sibling CW POTA Rivalry!
Many thanks to Ian (EI3LH), who shares the following post, originally posted on his blog: Two Elecraft Siblings Fight...
Crowded Day in the Park
I tend to avoid activating my local parks on weekends. In this area, parks can get pretty busy in...
What was your first major receiver?
I started in the ham radio and shortwave listening hobby in 1972. By 1975, this was my first real...