Amateur Radio Weekly – Issue 404
New 60-Meter frequencies available as of February 13 It’s a bit confusing, as different rules apply to different segments...
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Ham College 132
Ham College episode 132 is now available for download. Technician Exam Questions Part 19 T6A – Fixed and variable...
Contesting 101: Beyond Copying Call Signs
Why do some of your competitors always seem to know what band to be on? Where do they get...
Important changes to the RSGB QSL Service
The RSGB is pleased to announce the next stage in developing its QSL Bureau Services following the retirement of...
RSGB Regions 6 and 7 launch a 40m challenge for February
RSGB Regional Representatives in North and South Wales have launched a new challenge for this year. The 40 Metre...
Could you be the RSGB Youth Activities and Engagement Champion?
Have you got ideas for activities that will inspire and engage young Foundation licence holders? The RSGB is looking...
E1681-2: Ham Radio General Class Break Down Every Electrical Concept You’ll Face
Ready to upgrade from Technician to General Class and unlock HF privileges? Join our FREE YouTube video series: “Ham...
Amateur Radio Newsline Report 2516 for Friday, January 16th, 2026
– FINANCIAL TRADERS RENEW PLEA FOR USE OF HF BANDS – RADIO NOISE CANCELS, DIVERTS FLIGHTS IN GREECE –...
DXLook Introduces VOACAP View Professional HF Propagation Predictions
Editor’s note: For additional insight into how this tool was produced as well as some history behind VOACAP, this...
J51A Bijagos. From DXNews.com
J51A Team will be active from Bijagos Archipelago, IOTA AF – 020, Guinea Bisau, February – March 2026. Go...
New 60-Meter Frequencies Available as of February 13
The new 60-meter frequencies approved by the FCC in December will become available to amateurs as of February 13,...
Bob Jones, VE7RWJ, Silent Key — Former ITU Official and IARU Expert
Robert W. “Bob” Jones, VE7RWJ, a former top official of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) and Canadian telecommunications regulator,...
FCC Poised to Exempt Amateurs from Foreign Adversary Reporting Requirements
At the urging of ARRL The National Association for Amateur Radio®, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is expected to...
Ham Radio Portable Operating Insights: Winter POTA Considerations
As we head into the winter months here in Ohio, I would typically put away my “POTA Hat.” I...
How the Field Radio Landscape Has Changed and Why There’s Never Been a Better Time to Jump In!
Over the past few months, I’ve received a steady stream of emails and comments that have all landed in...
Elecraft KH1 Firmware Version 1.27 Adds SOTAmat Functionality and Morse Audio Feedback
Many thanks to Steve (KV4AN) and Dan (N7CQR) who note that Elecraft has just issued a firmware update that...
E1681-1: Ham Radio General Class Frequencies, Modes, and FCC Rules
Ready to upgrade from Technician to General Class and unlock HF privileges? Join our FREE YouTube video series: “Ham...
Ham Radio Youth Insights: Bridging the Gap Between Generations of Operators
It’s no secret that the majority of amateur radio operators fall into one demographic category. This fact prompts questions...
Century 22: Mike’s “Barn Find” Radio!
by Mike (VE3MKX) A ham radio “barn find” is discovering vintage piece of amateur radio gear (transmitters, receivers, test...
Dating Your Vintage Bug Made Easy: A New Tool from W6JSV
Many thanks to Jay (W6JSV), who recently created a useful tool for those of us with vintage bugs. He...
New Product Spotlight: The Icom IC-7300 Gets an Upgrade with the IC-7300MK2
Ask anyone who has operated Icom’s beloved IC-7300 HF Plus 50 MHz Transceiver and they’ll tell you it packs...
Python script energizes my contesting setup.
I have been working on some Python scripts to automate tasks that I would rather not do manually. The...
HRWB 254 – POTA Roving and Remote Operating with Paul WD9GCO
In this episode, our very own Paul Braun, WD9GCO, our show announcer, becomes the special guest. Paul tells us...
5H3DX Tanzania. From DXNews.com
Chas, NK8O will be active again as 5H3DX from Tanzania, 17 January – 9 February 2026. Go to Source
It’s All in the Cards! QSL Cards from Desecheo Island…Soon to be QRV After 17 Years!
DX Engineering has provided a range of equipment—including best-of-class DX Engineering coaxial cable assemblies—for the upcoming remote activation of...