Successful Activation with a Few Issues
I made a run up to French Creek State Park (US-1355, KFF-1355) for a quick, early-morning activation. While my...
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Radio Amateurs Prepare for Tropical Storm Isaias
The National Hurricane Center (NHC) has issued public advisories for Tropical Storm Isaias, which is forecast to pass north...
Take a Look at FlexRadio 8400 Transceivers (Video)
Looking for an excellent entry-level HF SDR with a budget-friendly price tag? Check out the FlexRadio 8400 Signature Series...
KB2PIZ: Three Parks, One Activation, and a Lot of Lessons Learned
by Mark (KB2PIZ) 0 for 3 activations: super fun, and amazing lessons learned in trying to activate North Lake...
DX Engineering Equipment to Be Used on Upcoming Youth-Focused Christmas Island DXpedition
Christmas comes a few weeks early for ham radio operators everywhere! The VK9XY Christmas Island activation—featuring young operators from...
Elecraft KX2 Side Rails: What I Choose to Protect My KX2
by Thomas (K4SWL) I get a surprising number of messages from readers asking which side rails I recommend to...
LHS Episode #633: 18 Years of LHS
Hello and welcome back everyone! You’re joining us for episode 633 of Linux in the Ham Shack, the most...
LHS Episode #633: 18 Years of LHS
Hello and welcome back everyone! You’re joining us for episode 633 of Linux in the Ham Shack, the most...
Watching the Gulf
The Hurricane Watch Net (HWN) is closely monitoring Invest 92L, which is expected to become Tropical Storm Isaias in the next 24 hours. According...
DX Engineering is the Exclusive Main Sponsor of the Youth WWA 2026 Award
The Youth World Wide Award (WWA) 2026 kicked off Oct. 5, 0000 UTC and will run until Oct. 11,...
My New-to-Me mcHF: Building a Full Field Kit & First POTA Activation!
by Thomas (K4SWL) On Monday, September 7, 2026—Labor Day—I got up early and headed out to William B. Umstead...
KM4CFT Update: Radios, Paddles and Mini Mics!
Many thanks to Jonathan (KM4CFT), who shares the following update: Hi all, KM4CFT Here! It’s been a minute, and...
TX Factor Visits National Hamfest
The following is a message from TX Factor: The latest episode from TX Factor is now on the air!...
APRS Connect is Now on iPhone
The following is a message from APRS Connect: APRS Connect, the messaging-first APRS client that launched on Android in...
Call sign grace period: A hard lesson learned
By Rob Rosenberger (K4HST) The FCC’s two-year grace period is a safety net if we forget to put a...
Top Amateur Radio Websites – Issue 2639
This week, we’ve pulled together a few items that touch on practical antenna work and some digital modes. There’s...
One day, two summits, two failed attempts.
As always, there are lots of links within the article. Click one! Click them all! Learn all the things!...
ICQPodcast Episode 494 – Q and A 2026
In this episode, we join Martin Butler M1MRB, Dan Romanchik KB6NU, Caryn Eve Murray KD2GUT, Edmund Spicer M0MNG and...
Ham College 144
Ham College episode 144 is now available for download. General Exam Questions Part 5 G1E – Control categories, repeater...
Ham College 144
Ham College episode 144 is now available for download. General Exam Questions Part 5 G1E – Control categories, repeater...
Tims Ford State Park: Proving New Gear in the Field
by Steven Krumm (KV4AN) Tims Ford State Park (US-2980) is a Tennessee State Park between Lynchburg and Winchester in...
Amateur Radio Weekly – Issue 441
JTTY: A WSJT-X mode that ignores the clock K1JT and the WSJT team release WSJT-X 3.2.0-rc1 with JTTY, a...
Wrapping Up the Lewis & Clark Trail
More from the trip: A Lewis & Clark POTA Journey | On The Trail | West Over Lemhi Pass...
Legendary DXer Bob Locher, W9KNI, Presents Tales from a Serial Sniper Part 4: My Bouvet Island QRP QSO with 3Y0C
OnAllBands is thrilled to feature articles from noted author and amateur radio DXing legend Bob Locher, W9KNI. Today, Bob...
Bug Fist Practice: Pairing the Bug Emulator and Begali Traveler for a Morning POTA Session!
by Thomas (K4SWL) On the morning of Sunday, September 6, 2026, I was in Raleigh, and our family, of...