The 2022 ARRL Handbook for Radio Communications is Now Available
The ARRL Handbook for Radio Communications for 2022 is a must-have for every radio amateur’s bookshelf. Whether you’re an experienced ham...
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Yaesu FTM 6000 Why Are People Upset?
The Yaesu FTM-6000 was released at the end of October 2021. It is the spiritual successor to the FTM-2900...
5Z4/HB9DSP Kenya. From DXNews.com
Ferdy, 5Z4/HB9DSP will be active from Kenya, 2 – 16 December 2021.
ARRL November Sweepstakes VY1AAA Operation is On for 2021
Gerry Hull, W1VE/VE1RM, reports that he is still hoping to be able to operate remotely as VY1AAA from Northern...
3M Issues a “Stop Use and Inspection Notice” for Self-Retracting Lifeline with Anchor Hook
3M has issued a “Stop Use and Inspection Notice” for the 3M™ DBI-SALA® Nano-Lok™ Self-Retracting Lifeline with Anchor Hook....
9N7AA Nepal. From DXNews.com
Robert, S53R start his activity as 9N7AA from Kathmandu, Nepal.
Yaesu FT5D FAQ
During the release of the FT5D from Yaesu, I interviewed John Kruk from Yaesu to talk about the new...
HRWB 141 Stealth Antennas with Kirk Kleinschmidt, NT0Z
Kirk is the author of Stealth Amateur Radio – Operate From Anywhere and he is a monthly columnist for...
Radials or Not?
Joe, NE1JT, has a vertical dipole antenna and has a very simple question about it, and antennas in general....
Safely using a coax switch to connect multiple rigs to a single antenna system
This video answers the question – “Can an antenna switch be used in reverse, to switch multiple radios into...
Should I change my callsign?
A viewer suggests that I shorten my callsign from KB9VBR to K9VBR. Joe and I talk about this and...
VA6MPM
Episode 373 – Paul Mower – VA6MPM Paul Mower, VA6MPM, treks across the Canadian Rockies, often for days at...
TL7M Central African Republic. From DXNews.com
Kenneth, LA7GIA will be active as TL7M from Central African Republic, starting 30 October 2021.
Amateur Radio Newsline Report 2296 for Friday October 29th, 2021
– FIRST WOMAN NOMINATED TO HEAD U.S. FCC – FCC HIRING TELECOMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST – HAMS TAKE PART IN EARTHQUAKE...
XT2AW Burkina Faso. From DXNews.com
Harald, DF2WO will be active again as XT2AW from Burkina Faso, 3 – 20 December 2021.
Russia-Ukraine “Radio War” Trying Patience of IARU Region 1 Monitoring System
The International Amateur Radio Union Region 1 Monitoring System (IARUMS) reports in the September issue of the IARUMS newsletter...
ARRL Foundation Scholarship Program to Accept Applications Starting on November 1
The ARRL Foundation will start accepting applications for its 2022 scholarship program on November 1. The submission deadline is...
Remote TX – HRO at Pacificon 2021
In this video from Pacificon 2021, Marcus Gilson, AK7MG talks about his product, Remote TX, a way of remotely...
RF Interference VS Computer Speakers
Tim, KE8RHS, is having some difficulties with his shack set up. His radio and antenna seem to receive and...
3Y0J DXpedition to Bouvet Island Confirms November 2022 Activation
The 3Y0J Bouvet Island DXpedition team says that with its first deposit on its contract to have the SS...
President Names Rosenworcel FCC Chair, Announces Planned Nominations to FCC, NTIA
President Joe Biden this week designated FCC acting Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel as Chair and announced that he intends to...
E2A Thailand. From DXNews.com
E2A Team will be active from Thailand in CQ WW DX SSB Contest, 30 – 31 October 2021.
The Software Defined Radio Toolbox
DRAGON OS FOCAL – The Software Defined Radio Toolbox Antenna Low Cost Magnetic Loop Antenna For 10-12 Meters May...