HRWB Post-Hamvention: Borrowed Gear, Good Friends, and a Brilliant Activation
by Thomas (K4SWL) On Monday, May 18, 2026, I was still in Dayton, Ohio following Hamvention. I was there...
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E1753: Is the ICOM ID-5200 Worth It Hamvention First Look
Many of us had the opportunity to get a first look at the ICOM ID-5200 at Hamvention of 2026....
PODCAST: This Week in Amateur Radio #1424
PODCAST: This Week in Amateur Radio Edition #1424 – Full Version (With repeater ID breaks every 10 minutes) Release...
W7LDT: A Wyoming POTA Six-Fer!
by Larry (W7LDT) Background I have been a ham for over 26 years. Nothing has boosted my ham radio...
ICQPodcast Episode 485 – World Cup Special Event Station
In this episode, we join Martin Butler M1MRB, Dan Romanchik KB6NU, Caryn Eve Murray KD2GUT, Edmund Spicer M0MNG and...
Help Ian (EI3LH) Activate Two Rare Irish POTA Islands VHF/UHF on Sunday
by Thomas (K4SWL) QRPer contributor Ian (EI3LH) will be attempting an ambitious island activation this Sunday (June 14, 2026),...
PODCAST: This Week in Amateur Radio #1423
PODCAST: This Week in Amateur Radio Edition #1423 – Full Version (With repeater ID breaks every 10 minutes) Release...
A Pileup? What It Is And How To Work One
Welcome to the chaotic, thrilling world of the HF pileup. When a rare station or a Parks On The...
Amateur Radio Weekly – Issue 425
Hamilton Auto FT8 Hear, call, exchange, complete, log — automatically. Hamilton QSO One Connect to AllStarLink and EchoLink from...
SAQ Grimeton On the Air for Alexander Day
On July 5th, Grimeton Radio Station in Sweden will celebrate Alexander Day. The unique Alexanderson alternator from 1924, with...
New Products Available at DX Engineering for June 2026, including “Go Portable” Polo Shirts
Also, check out a video featuring the new COMPACtenna 40-60-80 antenna. *** Have you received the 2026 edition of...
Three Bikes & Three Hams: Playing Hooky from Hamvention!
by Thomas (K4SWL) On May 17, 2026, Eric (WD8RIF), Len (W8VQ), and I decided to play hooky from Hamvention...
IARU President announced as the keynote speaker for the RSGB 2026 Convention
Four years ago, IARU President Tim Ellam, VE6SH/G4HUA shared his thoughts on the changes and challenges to the amateur...
Make use of the RSGB Full question bank
In April, the RSGB Exams Team published the entire Full licence exam question bank on the RSGB website. This...
Amateur Radio Newsline Report 2537 for Friday, June 12th, 2026
– AMERITRON, MIRAGE BRANDS SOLD TO ITU CORP. – ARREST IN COPPER THEFT AT US RADIO STATION – HAM’S...
CEOs of Summit Racing & DX Engineering Meet Up at Dayton Hamvention® 2026 (Video)
The relationship between wrenching on a vehicle and refining an amateur radio station has always been strong. Both disciplines...
EI3LH: Sweets For My Sweet, POTA for My Honey!
Many thanks to Ian (EI3LH), who shares the following post, originally posted on his blog: Pouring Some Sugar On GB-3235,...
E1752: Ham Radio Happy Hour for Memorial Day Weekend
Ham Radio Happy Hour Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ham-radio-2-0–2042782/support. Go to Source
Introduction to Digital Modes
ARRL Technical Editor Conrad Trautmann, N2YCH, joins the podcast to talk about what digital modes are, why it’s worth...
24 Hours of Le Mans Special Event TM24H
Join Radio Club de la Sarthe in celebrating the greatest race in motorsport, the 24 Hours of Le Mans....
How will AI Affect Amateur Radio?
Artificial intelligence is on the brink of changing amateur radio. It will simultaneously make the hobby easier, smarter, more...
E1751: The New Way to Run 44Net on Any Device
Discover 44Net Connect — the simplest and fastest way to get a public 44Net IP address and join the...
Brain Health and Parks on the Air
Got my N3ZN Single-Lever Paddle out of storage, along with most of my POTA station. Despite being homeless and...
HAM RADIO Exhibition is June 26-28
The following is a message from HAM RADIO: This year, HAM RADIO is turning its gaze skyward from June...
Operating W1AW/0 on Pikes Peak
In 2026, the ARRL is running a program to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the United States (America250). One...