How to Navigate Being a YL in Amateur Radio
When I earned my ham license at ten years old, my dad didn’t have his yet. A few weeks...
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Morning POTA: Just Enough Radio Before a Road Trip!
by Thomas (K4SWL) On the morning of Tuesday, May 5, 2026, I had my bags packed and ready to...
CQ WW WPX CW contest outlook
I have been running my WSPR desktop unit for almost 24 hours to get a better feel for band...
The RSGB celebrates Volunteers’ Week 2026
Volunteers’ Week 2026 begins on Monday, 1 June 2026. This national campaign is an opportunity for organisations like the...
RSGB Youth Committee announces YOTA Austria team
The RSGB Youth Committee is delighted to announce the team for this year’s Youngsters on the Air (YOTA) summer...
The closure of BBC long-wave
The BBC has announced that its long-wave service on 198kHz—currently transmitting BBC Radio 4—will close on 27 June 2026...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...