Errata to the 2024 – 2028 Amateur Extra-Class Question Pool Released
The National Conference of Volunteer Examiner Coordinators (NCVEC) Question Pool Committee (QPC) has released errata for the new 2024 –...
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Veteran DXpedition Leader Bob Allphin, K4UEE, SK
Prolific DXpedition leader, ARRL Maxim Society member, and former Chair of the ARRL DX Advisory Committee, Robert C. “Bob”...
Senators Roger Wicker and Richard Blumenthal Introduce S.3690 to Eliminate Private Land Use Restrictions on Amateur Radio
On January 30, 2024, US Senators Roger Wicker (MS) and Richard Blumenthal (CT) introduced S.3690, the Senate companion bill...
Is Ham Radio still a popular Hobby in the colossal Digital era of 21st century?
Ham radio or Amateur radio as widely known worldwide offers an engaging, tactile communication experience…
RadCom March 2024, Vol. 100, No. 3
Kanga Products Rooster transceiver review To read this edition, tap or click cover image Regulars Advertisers’ index 85 Antennas,...
via HACKADAY: Analog Engineer’s Pocket Reference Needs a Big Pocket
We always admire when companies produce useful tools or documentation that aren’t specific to their…
Via the RAC: Canadian Amateur Radio Hall of Fame (CARHOF 2023)
Barrie Crampton, VE3BSB, appointed to Canadian Amateur Radio Hall of Fame (CARHOF) The Board of…
Canadian Amateur Radio Hall of Fame (CARHOF 2023)
The Board of Trustees of the Canadian Amateur Radio Hall of Fame is pleased to announce that Barrie Crampton,...
Caribbean nations adopt Australian emergency response tech, systems
In the Caribbean, Australian-made goods are often synonymous with quality. For emergency management teams tasked…
The FCC bans robocalls with AI-generated voices
The Federal Communications Commission is making it illegal for robocalls to use AI-generated voices. The ruling,…
Top Amateur Radio Websites – Issue 2406
CQ DX World Map, Baluns and Ferrites Basics, Greencube (IO-117) Guide to Setup, Software and Operation, Baofeng UV5R TRRS...
ARRL HQ Building will be Closed on Tuesday, February 13
Due to anticipated severe winter weather, ARRL’s administrative building in Newington, Connecticut, will be closed on Tuesday, February 13,...
Via the ARRL: Amateur Radio Goes to High School in New York City
Staten Island Technical High School is the first New York City school to receive a…
via the RSGB: RSGB Spectrum and licensing update
A busy year has seen several online RSGB Spectrum Forum meetings. Two meetings held in January considered the Ofcom…
via the RSGB: RSGB British Science Week Challenge
The theme of British Science Week this year is Time. Both time and the closely related concept of…
TO8FP Miquelon Island Saint Pierre and Miquelon. From DXNews.com
TO8FP Team will be active from Miquelon Island, Saint Pierre and Miquelon, IOTA NA – 032, 10 – 22...
Via the ARRL: World Radio Day (February 13)
World Radio Day 2024 will be on February 13, and this year’s theme is, “A…
Via AMSAT: ANS-042 AMSAT News Service Weekly Bulletins
In this edition: * ESA Satellite Communications Group Explores Future Amateur Satellite Payload * GreenCube…
PODCAST: This Week in Amateur Radio #1302 – Full Version
Release Date: February 10, 2024 Here is a summary of the news trending This Week…
PODCAST: This Week in Amateur Radio Edition #1302 – Truncated 1 hour version
This is a 1 hour version of the weekly podcast for This Week in Amateur…
NK8O
Episode 488 – Charles Powell – NK8O Charles Powell, NK8O, would argue that an early interest in radio and...
Via the ARRL: California Storms: Amateur Radio is Ready
Southern California continues to feel the effects of a significant rain event that began last…
P49Y Aruba. From DXNews.com
AE6Y will be active again as P49Y from Aruba Island, IOTA SA – 036, in ARRL DX CW Contest,...
Li Ion Battery Safety Shutdown
Keep your shack safe with a fail-safe battery charging protection systems!
via the RSGB: 5 February 2024 – Propagation at HF: What can we learn using digital modes WSPR and FST4W? by Gwyn Griffiths, G3ZIL
The presentation Gwyn says: “This presentation is a story of learning-as-I-went-along with the Weak Signal…