The SARC Communicator: July – August 2026
Welcome to The CommunicatorWelcome to the July-August 2026 issue of The Communicator. As summer hits its peak, this bumper...
Tag: amateur radio
E1763: I Went Wardriving for Meshtastic and Meshcore Nodes!
Join me as I hit the roads of Galveston Island for some real-world wardriving — scouting Meshtastic and Meshcore...
Amateur Radio Newsline Report 2540 for Friday, July 3rd, 2026
– CANADA REVIEWING POLICY ON ANTENNAS, TOWERS – RESEARCHERS CREATE SPACE ‘WALL’ TO WEAKEN SOLAR STORMS – HOMECOMING FOR...
Guide to July 2026 Ham Radio Contests: UK Edition
July 2026 is a big month for the United Kingdom and amateur radio. Here are a few highlights to...
KK4Z: A Sea to Summit POTA Rove
Many thanks to Scott (KK4Z) who shares the following post from his blog KK4Z.com: by Scott (KK4Z) It started with...
Youth Opportunities at Smaller Hamfests
When most amateur radio enthusiasts think of the word “hamfest,” images of Dayton Hamvention®, Orlando HamCation, Huntsville Hamfest, and...
/PM: An Impromptu Pedestrian Mobile Two-fer in Berwick-upon-Tweed
by Thomas (K4SWL / M5SWL) On Friday, June 26, 2026, our family spent the day together in the wonderful...
K0NR BKG114
There I was, minding my own business at Field Day, when I ended up in a conversation with The...
Salty Walt Shoots the Breeze About the Fun and Excitement of Antenna Building (Video)
One of the bright stars of Dayton Hamvention® 2026 was Walt Leonard, K4OGO, known to hams everywhere as “Salty...
HRWB 266 – All About AMSAT With Drew Glasbrenner KO4MA
In this episode we meet Drew Glasbrenner, KO4MA, the new president of AMSAT, the amatuer radio satellite organization. Drew...
N7JTT: Two Days, Two Antennas, One Remarkable Community
by John (N7JTT) San Juan Islands BLM National Monument (US-12461) The past two days offered a reminder of why...
ASOC Prep India Opens Public Beta
The journey to becoming a licensed amateur radio operator in India often begins with one common challenge—finding reliable and...
Bonus Station WC5WC to Replace W2C for Football Special Event
Chasers pursuing certificates for the 16-city 2026 North American Football Championship Special Event have until Friday the 3rd of...
Boschveldt QRP Field Day 2026
It’s hard to believe another Field Day has come and gone already. This year’s outing was a wet one,...
It’s All in the Cards—FIFA World Cup & WRTC Edition
The 2026 FIFA World Cup runs until July 19, so there’s still plenty of time to get your fill...
LHS Episode #621: OscarWatch
Hello and welcome back everyone, and thanks for joining us for this episode! This is episode 621 of Linux...
First UK POTA Activation: Cheswick Sands Nature Reserve (GB-5716)
by Thomas (K4SWL / M5SWL) On Thursday, June 18, 2026, my family and I made the short trip to...
America’s 250th Birthday Bash Special Event Station
The following is a message from John (W2JLD): HERE WE ARE FELLOW HAMS FAST APPROACHING AMERICA’S 250TH BIRTHDAY BASH!!...
AD4EB
Episode 537 – Jim Hall – AD4EB Jim Hall, AD4EB, discovered radio as a young shortwave listener and builder,...
ICQPodcast Episode 486 – Windows 10 to Linux
In this episode, we join Martin Butler M1MRB, Chris Howard (M0TCH), Martin Rothwell (M0SGL), Frank Howell (K4FMH), Bill Barnes...
ICQPodcast Episode 486 – Windows 10 to Linux
In this episode, we join Martin Butler M1MRB, Chris Howard (M0TCH), Martin Rothwell (M0SGL), Frank Howell (K4FMH), Bill Barnes...
Amateur Radio Weekly – Issue 427
This weekend is Field Day Field Day is Ham Radio’s open house. ARRL Field Day site locator Find a...
VA3MZD: The Bruce Trail and Parks on the Air
Many thanks to Rod (VA3MZD), who shares the following article he originally submitted to the Bruce Trail Club’s newsletter...
New Products Spotlight: More Models of Comet No-Hole Fender Brackets for Mounting Mobile Antennas
June 2026 is busting out with fresh amateur radio gear at DX Engineering! Today, we’re featuring a product that...
A Tour and Review of my Savotta Niukka 20L Radio Backpack
This summer, my family and I are spending several weeks in the United Kingdom, and naturally, I’m fitting in...