Ham Radio 101: The Origins and Evolution of Q-Codes
Who or what is Q? In James Bond films and novels, he was the head of Q Branch, which...
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Pairing the KX2 & AX1 for a Quickie Activation at Falls Lake State Recreational Area
by Thomas (K4SWL) On Tuesday, January 13, 2026, I was in Raleigh, North Carolina for the week, trying to...
RSGB Board appoints a Deputy Company Secretary
The RSGB Board is delighted to announce that it has appointed Stephen Ramsden, M0CCA as Deputy Company Secretary. Stephen...
Make sure you are aware of changes in the RSGB 2026 band plans
The RSGB 2026 Band Plans were published in the recently released February edition of RadCom. They are now also...
An opportunity to join the GB2RS Newsreader team
The RSGB is looking for volunteers to join the team of Newsreaders who broadcast the GB2RS news each Sunday....
North Carolina Students Scheduled to Make Contact with the International Space Station
580 students at Conn Magnet Elementary School in Raleigh, North Carolina, will participate in a conversation with an astronaut...
ARRL Director Tharp, KB7HDX, Receives Search-and-Rescue Award
Mark Tharp, KB7HDX, Director of the ARRL Northwestern Division, has received the Hall of Honor Award for 35 years...
Student Coding Competition is Underway with $25,000 Award
ARRL The National Association for Amateur Radio® is asking members to help encourage licensed youth in their communities to...
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DXCC Approved. From DXNews.com
Upcoming J51A DX Pedition to Bijagos Archipelago, Gunea Bissau, approved for DXCC. Go to Source
HamClock Project to Sunset June 2026
A message posted to the HamClock website earlier today announced that the HamClock project will no longer receive updates....
3Y0K Bouvet. From DXNews.com
3Y0K Team will be active from Bouvet Island, IOTA AN – 002, in February – March 2026. Go to...
Building a Portable Station that Can Also Be Used for Base Operations
Which came first, the chicken or the egg? Or in ham terms, did you build a base station that...
Trying to Choose Between the Elecraft KH1 or Elecraft KX2? Here Are Some Questions You Should Ask Yourself.
By Thomas (K4SWL) One of the question I’m asked often by readers—especially those looking for a highly capable, do-it-all...
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...
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...
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...
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...