May 2026 edition of RadCom Basics out now
The May 2026 issue of RadCom Basics is now available in the RSGB mobile and web app for members to enjoy. RadCom Basics is aimed at...
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Amateur Radio Newsline Report 2535 for Friday, May 29th, 2026
– CANADA TAKES TIME-KEEPING SHORTWAVE STATION OFF THE AIR – BE ON THE LOOKOUT FOR SABLE ISLAND QSL CARDS...
RAC Vice-President Brent Taylor, VY2HF, Silent Key
by Allan Boyd, VE3AJB/VE3EM, President, Radio Amateurs of Canada Radio Amateurs of Canada has received the sad news that RAC Vice-President...
What Amateur Radio Antenna Do You Use in Your HOA or When Space is Limited?
Here’s What Some Experienced Hams Had to Say. *** DX Engineering’s Facebook page recently posed this question to its...
E1743: Samuel Morse Birthday, Auctions and $350+ of Giveaways!
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Guide to Prepping for ARRL Field Day 2026: Part 4, Band Pass Filters
There are a lot of things to love about Field Day. Noise on the air isn’t one of them....
Ham Radio EmComm Insights: A Look at the Narrow Band Emergency Messaging System
Last time we looked at using WinLink as an infrastructure-free method of sending and receiving email. It’s a great...
Robbed by UTC Day at Kozai Nishichiku Kowan Ryokuchi (JP-2046)
by Mark (JJ5GVY/KB2PIZ) I was robbed! But I will tell you about that in a bit! Tuesday, May 19,...
A Soggy Memorial Day Activation
The weather has really put a damper on this holiday weekend. Today was no exception. Nevertheless, I had a...
PODCAST: This Week in Amateur Radio #1421
PODCAST: This Week in Amateur Radio Edition #1421 – Full Version (With repeater ID breaks every 10 minutes) Release...
Senator Ted Cruz Highlights Amateur Radio Public Service (Memorial Weekend 2026)
Senator Ted Cruz, in this pre-Memorial-Day message, thanks amateur (ham) radio volunteers who serve the public through emergency communications,...
Senator Ted Cruz Praises Amateur Radio Volunteers for Emergency Preparedness
Senator Ted Cruz, in a strong pre-Memorial Day message, publicly highlighted the critical role that Amateur Radio Service volunteers...
Powerhouse History: WLW, W8XAL, WSAI
The photograph, below, captures a compelling moment of technical mastery during the formative years of American broadcasting, set deep...
1946: Thousands of Hams Allowed Back on the Air
I have been spending time reflecting on the history of our wonderful hobby, and this April 1946 issue of...
Dawn of Instant Communication: Legacy of May 24, 1844
On this day in 1844, a quiet revolution in human communication took place. Samuel Morse, the American inventor, sat...
Morning POTA: Taking the Argonaut VI Out for Fresh Air
by Thomas (K4SWL) On Monday, May 1, 2026, my wife and I had plans to spend part of the...
AmateurLogic 217: Hamvention 2026
AmateurLogic.TV Episode 217 is now available for download. George and Tommy’s Excellent Adventure to Hamvention 2026. Meet some old...
Ridley Creek Eyeball QSO
I happened to be in the vicinity of Ridley Creek State Park (US-1414, KFF-1414) yesterday morning, so I stopped...
WD8RIF’s 2026 FDIM and Hamvention Photos
Every year, Eric (WD8RIF) and I make the drive to Dayton Hamvention together and, as you’ll see in a...
E1741: Iranian Intelligence Numbers Station New Persian Spy Broadcasts Decoded
Today’s video is sponsored by Ham Radio Prep – use code JASON20 to save a 20% discount off of...
South Monarch Ridge Photo
In 2024, Joyce/K0JJW and I activated South Monarch Ridge (W0C/SP-058) on the Friday of the Colorado 14er & Mountaintop...
ARRL Solar Update
Solar activity continued at low levels during the past 24 hours withfour active regions on the visible disk. The...
End-Fed Antennas for Amateur Radio: The Good, the Bad & the Ugly
Few antennas in amateur radio stir up as much debate as the end-fed antenna. Mention one at a club...
Looking Back at FDIM and Hamvention 2026
by Thomas (K4SWL) It just so happens that two of the biggest and most meaningful gatherings in our amateur...
E1740: ICOM REVEALS New Radio for Hamvention 2026!
ICOM is dropping a brand new ham radio at Hamvention, the X-026, which has been teased for months. We...