1946: Thousands of Hams Allowed Back on the Air
I have been spending time reflecting on the history of our wonderful hobby, and this April 1946 issue of...
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Dawn of Instant Communication: Legacy of May 24, 1844
On this day in 1844, a quiet revolution in human communication took place. Samuel Morse, the American inventor, sat...
Morning POTA: Taking the Argonaut VI Out for Fresh Air
by Thomas (K4SWL) On Monday, May 1, 2026, my wife and I had plans to spend part of the...
AmateurLogic 217: Hamvention 2026
AmateurLogic.TV Episode 217 is now available for download. George and Tommy’s Excellent Adventure to Hamvention 2026. Meet some old...
Ridley Creek Eyeball QSO
I happened to be in the vicinity of Ridley Creek State Park (US-1414, KFF-1414) yesterday morning, so I stopped...
WD8RIF’s 2026 FDIM and Hamvention Photos
Every year, Eric (WD8RIF) and I make the drive to Dayton Hamvention together and, as you’ll see in a...
E1741: Iranian Intelligence Numbers Station New Persian Spy Broadcasts Decoded
Today’s video is sponsored by Ham Radio Prep – use code JASON20 to save a 20% discount off of...
South Monarch Ridge Photo
In 2024, Joyce/K0JJW and I activated South Monarch Ridge (W0C/SP-058) on the Friday of the Colorado 14er & Mountaintop...
ARRL Solar Update
Solar activity continued at low levels during the past 24 hours withfour active regions on the visible disk. The...
End-Fed Antennas for Amateur Radio: The Good, the Bad & the Ugly
Few antennas in amateur radio stir up as much debate as the end-fed antenna. Mention one at a club...
Looking Back at FDIM and Hamvention 2026
by Thomas (K4SWL) It just so happens that two of the biggest and most meaningful gatherings in our amateur...
E1740: ICOM REVEALS New Radio for Hamvention 2026!
ICOM is dropping a brand new ham radio at Hamvention, the X-026, which has been teased for months. We...
Amateur Radio Newsline Report 2534 for Friday, May 22nd, 2026
– ARISS ANNOUNCES PLANS FOR MOON-BASED HAM RADIO – AMSAT-DL SEEKS INPUT FROM SATELLITE ENTHUSIASTS – SILENT KEY: MARATHON...
Interview with the ARRL CEO: Remote Operating
ARRL CEO David Minster, NA2AA, and Dick Strassburger, N9EEE, Editor of Solid Copy, the monthly newsletter of CWops, were...
Report from the World’s Largest Hamfest
Radio amateurs from around the world descended on Xenia, Ohio, last weekend for Hamvention® 2026. The three-day event featured...
Outstanding Contesters and DXers Recognized
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E1739: MeshCore App Deep Dive – contacts, channels, and more
Think the off-grid mesh world is just for hobbyists? Think again. In this deep dive, we’re breaking down MeshCore—the...
Signals Without Borders
By Michael Kalter (W8CI) Xenia, Ohio Hamvention 2026 drew a world of kindred spirits to the Greene County Fairgrounds...
More About WinLink Express: A Look at Modems, Including the PXdragon DR-9400
Much of what we talk about in amateur radio centers around a “bad day” scenario. Whether it’s a natural...
E1738: Unlicensed Simplex Repeater Causes 911 Interference FCC Investigates
The FCC issued a serious enforcement action against Pittsburgh ham KD3ASC for using a modified BTech UV-Pro radio as...
LHS Episode #617: Hamvention 2026 Adventure Complete
Hello and welcome back everyone! This is episode 617 of Linux in the Ham Shack, the most terrific amateur...
Guide to Prepping for ARRL Field Day 2026: Part 3, Antennas
In Part 3 of our series on prepping for ARRL Field Day 2026 (June-27-28), we’ll be looking at some...
Appalachian Trail Magic and a Trailside POTA Activation!
by Thomas (K4SWL) In March, our friend Emily set out on an incredible six-month adventure: thru-hiking the entire Appalachian...
BBC Long Wave Shutdown Special Event
The following is a message from Nick (G4FAL): The RSGB and the BBC Amateur Radio Group will be activating...
Got It Made in the Shade
We’re in the middle of our first heatwave of the year here in southeastern Pennsylvania. This isn’t my favorite...