LHS Episode #604: Visual Studio Code Deep Dive
Hello and welcome to Episode 604 of Linux in the Ham Shack. In this deep dive episode, the hosts...
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A First SOTA Attempt: K1PAP Shares Hard-Earned Lessons
Many thanks to Paolo (K1PAP) for sharing this very honest and thoughtful field report from what was meant to...
QRV: A Mac/iOS Mobile-Friendly Operating Companion for the Field
Many thanks to Adam (K2CAT), who recently reached out to let me know about a new iOS/macOS app he’s...
ARDC Launches 44Net Connect
ARDC has launched 4Net Connect, a new portal designed to make it easier for ham radio operators to gain...
Top Amateur Radio Websites – Issue 2523
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A Kilo at Norristown Farm State Park
I haven’t had much time for ham radio this week, but I squeezed in a quick activation this morning....
FCC Expands US Hams Access to 60 Meter Band
General Class and above license holders in the United States will soon have access to an expanded portion of...
Ham Radio Operating Accommodations for Seniors Part 2: Retirement Communities
We aren’t getting any younger—according to the ARRL, the average age of ham members is 68. It’s likely many...
A Quick Update on the QRPer.com 2026 Calendar
Many thanks to everyone who ordered this year’s QRPer.com calendar — 53 copies have already shipped out! Unfortunately, Zazzle...
Learning CW on an iPad: Any Suggestions for Joel?
Many thanks to Joel (KR4GEL) who reached out to me over email with the following question. He’s very kindly...
Top Amateur Radio Websites – Issue 2522
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FCC Allocates 60-Meter World-Wide Amateur Band Approved at WRC-15; Continues Amateur Use of Four Additional 60-Meter Channels, and Updates 420 MHz Coordination Information
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) on December 9, 2025, released a long-awaited Report and Order adopting a new amateur...
How My Wife Became a Ham…and Advice on Getting Others Onboard
Here’s one of the common threads I hear from operators: “I wish my spouse/significant other would operate with me.”...
The New KM4CFT Straight Key Kit
Many thanks to Jonathan (KM4CFT) who notes that his new straight key kit is now available for purchase at...
First HamTV Transmission from ISS Since 2018
The first HamTV transmission from the International Space Station (ISS) since 2018 occurred on October 18, 2025. As part...
Ham Radio Holiday Gift Guide 2025 Part 6: Mugs, Tumblers, Transceiver Packages & Tools
We’ve already covered a lot of ground in our 2025 Ham Radio Holiday Gift Guides—everything from antenna analyzers to...
SOTA with Friends and First Activation for Scott on Dogback Mountain!
On Friday, November 14, 2025, my friend Scott, VA3EKR (a.k.a. KK7TMS State side), was visiting western North Carolina during...
Welcome Breaking News: Our 60-Meter Band Just Got Bigger!
by Thomas (K4SWL) The FCC just handed us a new gift, and we’re keeping the one we already had,...
SAQ Grimeton to Transmit CW Message Christmas Eve
On December 1st 1924, the 200kW Alexanderson alternator with the call sign “SAQ” was put into commercial operation with...
Dr Bob Whelan, G3PJT – Silent Key
It is with great sadness that we share the news that Dr Bob Whelan, G3PJT became a Silent Key...
Summit Racing and DX Engineering Join Forces to Solve Track Timing Issue (Video)
OnAllBands is appropriately ending DX Engineering’s 25th anniversary year by highlighting the bond between amateur radio and DX Engineering’s...
N3HXZ: Trans-Atlantic SOTA S2S Event from W3 land
by Dale (N3HXZ) In the spring and autumn, there is a Trans-Atlantic SOTA summit-to-summit event. The autumn event was...
POTA Sites Deactivation in Virginia: Wildlife Management Areas and Fishing Lakes
Many thanks to a number of you who have reached out to share some unfortunate news about POTA sites...