Rediscovering the Elecraft K2: Why This Classic Kit Radio Still Shines in 2025
If you’ve been following my field reports lately, you may have noticed that I’ve been using the Elecraft K2...
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5X1XA 5X1DF Uganda. From DXNews.com
G3XAQ will be active as 5X1XA from Kampala, Uganda, 17 November – 3 December 2025. Go to Source
T88MZ Palau. From DXNews.com
Rudi, DK7PE is currently active as T88MZ from Palau. Go to Source
Ham Radio Holiday Gift Guide 2025 Part 2: Gifts for the Portable Operator
If you have an amateur radio operator in your life who is passionate about going portable, we’ve got some...
Could your skills and experience help to shape the RSGB activities?
The Society’s year starts and ends at the AGM, and it is seeking proactive and enthusiastic members with the...
Having a snake of a time.
In retirement, I want to keep my mind sharp, and to do that, I have to challenge myself....
Ham Radio Satellites 101: How to Talk to the Birds—an Introduction, Plus Many Resources to Get You Started (Videos)
Making contacts with other hams through amateur radio satellites is one of the most exciting aspects of being an...
Learn About the Military Radios in This Ford M151 MUTT from an Army Veteran & Ham Operator
Though the iconic military Jeep certainly proved its mettle during World War II, the Ford Motor Company set out...
Five Watts and a Bit of History: Activating Guilford Courthouse National Military Park
by Thomas (K4SWL) On Wednesday, October 22, 2025, we were in Greensboro, North Carolina, on our way back home...
Ham Radio Publication Round-up Winter 2025
The Communicator (PDF) Radiofrequency and Telemetry in Insect Tracking What’s New at DLARC Back to Basics—Digital Modes The Logger’s...
2025C Ham Radio Event Enters Phase 3
The following is a message from the German Amateur Radio Club (DARC): The five SES DL2025B, C, E, S...
It’s All in the Cards! QSL Cards from DXCC Entities on the Air in November 2025 Part 2
The DXing year is ending with a flurry of activity. Today, we’re featuring more November activations from around the...
CalQRP Brings Hands-On Radio Fun to Pacificon 2025
Many thanks to Dan (N7CQR) who shares the following guest post: Pacificon QRP by Dan (N7CQR) I had the...
E1650: Top 6 Ham Radio Inventions You Can’t Miss!
Discover the top 6 must-have ham radio gadgets crafted by passionate ham radio operators, not big corporations! In this...
D4P Cape Verde Cabo Verde. From DXNews.com
Zoli, HA5PP will be active from Cape Verde, Cabo Verde in CQ WW DX CW Contest, 29 – 30...
POTA/WWFF & WES at Marsh Creek
I was out of town this past week puppy-sitting my grand-dog recovering from surgery. Although I brought my KH1...
KV4AN: Cumberland Mountain State Park Area Activations
By Steven Krumm (KV4AN) Cumberland Mountain State Park (US-2939) is a Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) era Tennessee State Park...
PODCAST: This Week in Amateur Radio #1393
PODCAST: This Week in Amateur Radio Edition #1393 – Full Version (With repeater ID breaks every 10 minutes) Release...
How To Grow a Ham Radio Club Pt. 2 – Galvanize It!
Show Notes (contains affiliate links): How To Grow a Ham Radio Club Pt. 2 On this week’s episode...
Ten-Year Blog-iversary
Ten years ago today, I published my first post on this blog. Time flies when you’re having fun—and it...
Ham Radio Portable Operating Insights: Plug-Ins and Utilities for Your Logs
Welcome to another installment of Ham Radio Portable Insights. Today, let’s talk about some utilities you may not be...
One Watt POTA Fun: Let’s compromise a compromised antenna!
by Thomas (K4SWL) On Monday, September 22, 2025, I visited my father in Hickory—in the foothills of North Carolina—and...
Amateur Radio Newsline Report 2506 for Friday, November 7th, 2025
– PROPOSED SATELLITE WOULD PROVIDE ‘SUNLIGHT ON DEMAND’ – AUSTRALIAN BAND PLAN GETS SWEEPING REVIEW – SILENT KEY: ORIGINAL...
Whats your thoughts?
Possible RF magnetWhile doing my annual pc cleaning last month, for some reason, I took special notice of my...
RSGB launches 2026 Construction Competition
Whether you have only recently soldered your first wire in a kit build or you have experience in designing...