A Beautiful Morning POTA Activation and a Proper Lesson in Troubleshooting!
by Thomas (K4SWL) Early on the morning of Wednesday, September 9, 2026, I decided to head out for another...
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The ’36 George Batterson CW QSO Party – Summary
The third annual George Batterson Memorial CW QSO Party has concluded and the results are coming in! The “GB” was introduced...
Whipping Up Some Contacts
In my last post, I mentioned how I damaged the telescopic whip, which is part of my Gabil GRA-7350TC...
KV4AN: Documenting Your Station Configuration
by Steve (KV4AN) This article will not describe a thrilling outdoor adventure or contain beautiful pictures from a spectacular...
PODCAST: This Week in Amateur Radio #1428
PODCAST: This Week in Amateur Radio Edition #1428 – Full Version (With repeater ID breaks every 10 minutes) Release...
E1793: Truck Awning Installation Off-Grid Gear Setup
Step-by-step install of the rugged Taruca XC 270 awning on my Ford F250 ham radio truck. Perfect for POTA,...
Amateur Radio Weekly – Issue 442
Radio Amateurs prepare for Hurricane Isaias The Hurricane Watch Net is up and running on both 14.325 and 7.268...
Testing the New Chelegance JKEYER-CPO16 on a POTA Activation
by Thomas (K4SWL) On Tuesday, September 8, 2026, my wife and I dropped off our daughter at college after...
Product Spotlight: CITEL Coaxial Cable Surge Protectors Offer Vital Protection Against Voltage Spikes (Videos)
CITEL has been keeping the world’s critical networks and equipment protected since 1937. That’s welcome news for amateur radio...
Top Amateur Radio Websites – Issue 2640
This week, we’ve gathered some interesting material for those of you exploring beyond the usual HF fare. There’s a...
ARRL Headquarters Closing Early on Friday, October 9, 2026
ARRL The National Association for Amateur Radio® will close our headquarters at 12 PM Eastern time on Friday, October...
Radio Amateurs Prepare for Hurricane Isaias
Updated Friday, October 9, 2026 @ 10 AM EDT Update – Oct. 9, 1330 UTC The Hurricane Watch...
Join the RSGB 2026 Convention livestream
The RSGB 2026 Convention begins tomorrow, Saturday 10 October, with a great line-up of lectures. If you aren’t able...
RSGB has shared JOTA stations
The RSGB Youth Champion for Scouts, Sam McCutchion, M0UEL has shared a list of special event stations that will...
Start planning YOTA Month
December is Youngsters On The Air Month, providing young radio amateurs across the UK with the chance to operate using...
Get Ready for Contest Season
ARRL Director of Education and Learning and host of On the Air LIVE, Wayne Greene, KB4DSF, joins the podcast...
Amateur Radio Newsline Report 2554 for Friday, October 9th, 2026
– A MILESTONE FOR ARISS IN A CHILE HIGH SCHOOL – AMATEUR HONORED AS ‘FRIEND OF BROADCASTERS’ – HISTORIC...
New Product Spotlight: W2HVH Enclosures Portable Go-Bag Mounting Systems for Icom & Yaesu Transceivers
Going portable remains the hottest ticket in amateur radio today. DX Engineering is committed to making your experience operating...
The Solar Cycle Is Changing. Don’t Panic.
by Thomas (K4SWL) Several people have asked me lately what it’s going to be like as we move out...
The Radio Club of America Announces 2026 Award Recipients and Fellows
The Radio Club of America (RCA) proudly announces its 2026 annual award recipients and its incoming class of 2026...
Successful Activation with a Few Issues
I made a run up to French Creek State Park (US-1355, KFF-1355) for a quick, early-morning activation. While my...
E1792: Blackout Comms Off-Grid Texting & Tracking That Just Works
Tonight I welcome Matthew from @blackoutcomms onto the livestream to demonstrate his system to setup a private, encrypted mesh...
Radio Amateurs Prepare for Tropical Storm Isaias
The National Hurricane Center (NHC) has issued public advisories for Tropical Storm Isaias, which is forecast to pass north...
Take a Look at FlexRadio 8400 Transceivers (Video)
Looking for an excellent entry-level HF SDR with a budget-friendly price tag? Check out the FlexRadio 8400 Signature Series...
KB2PIZ: Three Parks, One Activation, and a Lot of Lessons Learned
by Mark (KB2PIZ) 0 for 3 activations: super fun, and amazing lessons learned in trying to activate North Lake...