Top Amateur Radio Websites – Issue 2525
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NI0K
Episode 533 – John Simmons – NI0K John Simmons, NIØK, like many hams who were licensed in the sixties...
DXLook Introduces Real-Time D-RAP Visualization for HF Absorption Events
The following is a press release from DXLook: DXLook has released a new D-RAP (D-Region Absorption Prediction) view that...
Starting a Multi-Park Day Right: Lake James State Park (US-2739) with VA3EKR
On Monday, November 17, 2025, my buddy Scott (VA3EKR) was still visiting us here in Western North Carolina. You...
PODCAST: This Week in Amateur Radio #1398
PODCAST: This Week in Amateur Radio Edition #1398 – Full Version (With repeater ID breaks every 10 minutes) Release...
Top Amateur Radio Websites – Issue 2524
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ICQPodcast Episode 472 – Does a Ham Need a Thermal Camera?
In this episode, we join Martin Butler M1MRB, Chris Howard (M0TCH), Martin Rothwell (M0SGL), Frank Howell (K4FMH), Bill Barnes...
LHS Episode #604: Visual Studio Code Deep Dive
Hello and welcome to Episode 604 of Linux in the Ham Shack. In this deep dive episode, the hosts...
A First SOTA Attempt: K1PAP Shares Hard-Earned Lessons
Many thanks to Paolo (K1PAP) for sharing this very honest and thoughtful field report from what was meant to...
QRV: A Mac/iOS Mobile-Friendly Operating Companion for the Field
Many thanks to Adam (K2CAT), who recently reached out to let me know about a new iOS/macOS app he’s...
ARDC Launches 44Net Connect
ARDC has launched 4Net Connect, a new portal designed to make it easier for ham radio operators to gain...
Top Amateur Radio Websites – Issue 2523
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A Kilo at Norristown Farm State Park
I haven’t had much time for ham radio this week, but I squeezed in a quick activation this morning....
FCC Expands US Hams Access to 60 Meter Band
General Class and above license holders in the United States will soon have access to an expanded portion of...
Ham Radio Operating Accommodations for Seniors Part 2: Retirement Communities
We aren’t getting any younger—according to the ARRL, the average age of ham members is 68. It’s likely many...
A Quick Update on the QRPer.com 2026 Calendar
Many thanks to everyone who ordered this year’s QRPer.com calendar — 53 copies have already shipped out! Unfortunately, Zazzle...
Learning CW on an iPad: Any Suggestions for Joel?
Many thanks to Joel (KR4GEL) who reached out to me over email with the following question. He’s very kindly...
Top Amateur Radio Websites – Issue 2522
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Amateur Radio Newsline Report 2511 for Friday, December 12th, 2025
– VERMONT ENDS AMATEUR RADIO RACES SERVICE – FCC GRANTS HAMS NON-CHANNELIZED USE ON 60M – JORDANIAN AMATEURS APPROVED...
FCC Allocates 60-Meter World-Wide Amateur Band Approved at WRC-15; Continues Amateur Use of Four Additional 60-Meter Channels, and Updates 420 MHz Coordination Information
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) on December 9, 2025, released a long-awaited Report and Order adopting a new amateur...
How My Wife Became a Ham…and Advice on Getting Others Onboard
Here’s one of the common threads I hear from operators: “I wish my spouse/significant other would operate with me.”...
The New KM4CFT Straight Key Kit
Many thanks to Jonathan (KM4CFT) who notes that his new straight key kit is now available for purchase at...
Programming Your Handheld
In support of the November/December 2025 article “Ten Tips for Programming Your 2-Meter Handheld,” Karin Thompson, KD4DXX, of RT...