Tested: “The Surprising Flaws in 18650 Lithium-Ion Batteries”
Many thanks to Scott (VA3EKR) for sharing this recent episode of Adam Savage’s Tested, where he and his guests...
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New release of RadCom Basics back issues
We have just released the January 2026 edition of RadCom Basics which RSGB members, whether in the UK or...
Keeping My CW Fist Warm
My old, arthritic fingers aren’t what they used to be, especially when sending CW in colder weather. I’ve tried...
Ham Radio Youth Insights: Notes from an American Student Participating in the Worked All Germany Contest
I began my student exchange year in Germany last August. I had no idea how active I’d be in...
E1686: Ham Radio Happy Hour for NYE 2025!
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ARDC Priority Areas of Funding Offer Opportunities for Hams
ARDC continues to accept grant applications from organizations aiming to advance the hobby of amateur radio and beyond. The...
KB2PIZ: Greenhalgh Trail BLM — A Lightly Activated POTA Site
by Mark (KB2PIZ) After finishing one of the most amazing, serendipitous activations in Jerome State Historical Park, our journey...
Ham Radio Manufacturer Spotlight: What’s New from Yaesu?
Today’s post is for anyone looking for a serious performance upgrade at their station. John Kruk, N9UPS, National Sales...
HRWB 255 – Ham2K PoLo Logger with Sebastian KI2D
In this episode we meet Sebastian Delmont, KI2D, the author of the wildly popular portable logging software Ham2K PoLo...
E1685: Hiker Trapped in Quicksand Garmin In-Reach or Radio?
Quicksand isn’t just Hollywood drama—it’s real! Watch as we unpack the chilling true tale of Austin Dirks, a 33-year-old...
Winter Field Day 2026
Show Notes (contains affiliate links): Winter Field Day 2026 On this week’s episode of Ham Radio Crash Course,...
A Snapshot of U.S. POTA Sites, Activators, and Activations
We often read that POTA is the “fastest-growing activity in U.S. amateur radio.” I’ve said it, too. Several times....
It’s All in the Cards! QSL Cards from DXCC Entities on the Air in February 2026
While the much-anticipated, DX Engineering-sponsored 3Y0K Bouvet Island activation looms large on the DXing calendar for February 2026, there...
Hidden Woodsmen M55 Haversack & FT-818 Field Kit Test: POTA at William B. Umstead State Park
by Thomas (K4SWL) Earlier this month, my wife and I dropped our daughters off at their universities to start...
V47JA Saint Kitts Island. From DXNews.com
W5JON will be active again as V47JA from Saint Kitts Island, IOTA NA-104, 30 January – 3 February 2026....
J52EC Guinea Bissau. From DXNews.com
Livio, IZ3BUR will be active as J52EC from Guinea Bissau, until March 2026. Go to Source
Top Amateur Radio Websites – Issue 2601
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Winter Storm Closes ARRL Headquarters on Monday, January 26
ARRL Headquarters and the Maxim Memorial Station, W1AW, will be closed on Monday, January 26, 2026, due to heavy...
KI5OEB: Two POTA Activations with the Xiegu G90
by James (KI5OEB) It has been a few months since I have written about my adventures. I acquired a...
PODCAST: This Week in Amateur Radio #1404 – Repeater Version
PODCAST: This Week in Amateur Radio Edition #1404 – Full Version (With repeater ID breaks every 10 minutes) Release...
ICQPodcast Episode 475 – Expanding Portable OPs on 70cm/2m
In this episode, we join Martin Butler M1MRB, Dan Romanchik KB6NU, Caryn Eve Murray KD2GUT, Edmund Spicer M0MNG, and...
Amateur Radio Weekly – Issue 405
Amateur Radio operators in Belarus arrested, face the death penalty The arrests are an extreme attack on what is...
E1683: (REPLAY) Let’s Make a Deal with GIGAPARTS!
Join us for the next installment of Let’s Make a Deal! Find the items you want and join us...
Ham College 133
Ham College episode 133 is now available for download. Technician Exam Questions Part 20. T6C – Circuit diagrams: use...