LHS Episode #634: The Weekender CXLIV
Hello and welcome back everyone! You’re joining us for episode 634, our 144th Weekender, of Linux in the Ham...
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VE3IPS: Chelegance JKEYER-CPO16 Review — From Practice to Real QSOs
by John Leonardelli (VE3IPS) One of the hardest transitions in CW is moving from copying code to sending clean...
Ham Radio 101: Why You Hear Stations That Don’t Hear You
One of the great frustrations of amateur radio is hearing a station loud and clear while the other operator...
A Beautiful Morning POTA Activation and a Proper Lesson in Troubleshooting!
by Thomas (K4SWL) Early on the morning of Wednesday, September 9, 2026, I decided to head out for another...
The ’36 George Batterson CW QSO Party – Summary
The third annual George Batterson Memorial CW QSO Party has concluded and the results are coming in! The “GB” was introduced...
Whipping Up Some Contacts
In my last post, I mentioned how I damaged the telescopic whip, which is part of my Gabil GRA-7350TC...
KV4AN: Documenting Your Station Configuration
by Steve (KV4AN) This article will not describe a thrilling outdoor adventure or contain beautiful pictures from a spectacular...
Amateur Radio Weekly – Issue 442
Radio Amateurs prepare for Hurricane Isaias The Hurricane Watch Net is up and running on both 14.325 and 7.268...
Testing the New Chelegance JKEYER-CPO16 on a POTA Activation
by Thomas (K4SWL) On Tuesday, September 8, 2026, my wife and I dropped off our daughter at college after...
Product Spotlight: CITEL Coaxial Cable Surge Protectors Offer Vital Protection Against Voltage Spikes (Videos)
CITEL has been keeping the world’s critical networks and equipment protected since 1937. That’s welcome news for amateur radio...
Top Amateur Radio Websites – Issue 2640
This week, we’ve gathered some interesting material for those of you exploring beyond the usual HF fare. There’s a...
ARRL Headquarters Closing Early on Friday, October 9, 2026
ARRL The National Association for Amateur Radio® will close our headquarters at 12 PM Eastern time on Friday, October...
Radio Amateurs Prepare for Hurricane Isaias
Updated Friday, October 9, 2026 @ 10 AM EDT Update – Oct. 9, 1330 UTC The Hurricane Watch...
Join the RSGB 2026 Convention livestream
The RSGB 2026 Convention begins tomorrow, Saturday 10 October, with a great line-up of lectures. If you aren’t able...
RSGB has shared JOTA stations
The RSGB Youth Champion for Scouts, Sam McCutchion, M0UEL has shared a list of special event stations that will...
Start planning YOTA Month
December is Youngsters On The Air Month, providing young radio amateurs across the UK with the chance to operate using...
New Product Spotlight: W2HVH Enclosures Portable Go-Bag Mounting Systems for Icom & Yaesu Transceivers
Going portable remains the hottest ticket in amateur radio today. DX Engineering is committed to making your experience operating...
The Solar Cycle Is Changing. Don’t Panic.
by Thomas (K4SWL) Several people have asked me lately what it’s going to be like as we move out...
The Radio Club of America Announces 2026 Award Recipients and Fellows
The Radio Club of America (RCA) proudly announces its 2026 annual award recipients and its incoming class of 2026...
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...
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...