Amateur News

- AMATEURS RECALL 9/11 TERROR ATTACKS ON 25th ANNIVERSARY - AST SPACEMOBILE'S TESTS ON 800 MHz END ON SEPT. 12 - GRANT WILL FUND PENNSYLVANIA STUDENT CLUB'S EXPANSION - SOUTH AFRICAN REGULATOR TRACKS REPEATER INTERFERENCE - COUNCIL DENIES SCOTTISH AMATEUR'S REQUEST FOR MAST - BANGLADESH RADIO SOCIETY ASKS HAMS TO SUPPORT TRANSPONDER REQUEST - REGISTRATION OPENS FOR ZERO RETRIES DIGITAL CONFERENCE - MARYLAND HAMS SUPPORT 6th ANNUAL HACKATHON FOR TEENS - RSGB'S "CODING WEEK" BLENDS RADIO WITH PROGRAMMING SKILLS - WORLD OF DX - KICKER: MEET CARSTEN GLASBRENER, KQ4SJM, NEWSLINE'S YOUNG HAM OF THE YEARSCRIPTAUDIO Amateur Radio Newsline Report 2548 [...]

- AMATEUR RADIO RESPONDS TO COLOMBIAN EARTHQUAKE - FCC CHARGES GMRS NETWORK FOUNDER WITH VIOLATIONS - 'FOUR DAYS IN AUGUST' RETURNS TO HUNTSVILLE - CUBESAT RECEIVES CANADA'S FIRST OSCAR DESIGNATION - SILENT KEY: AUTHOR, ANTENNA INNOVATOR JOHN PORTUNE, W6NBC - PENNSYLVANIA AMATEURS ADD STRENGTH TO RED CROSS EFFORTS - WORLD OF DX - KICKER: WHEN SOFTWARE GOES THE DISTANCESCRIPTAUDIO Amateur Radio Newsline Report 2546 for Friday, August 14th, 2026 ARNewsline Download [...]

- COMMITTEE RE-EVALUATING RESULTS OF WRTC 2026 COMPETITION - SILENT KEY: NOTED DXER, KIYOSHI "KAN" MIZOGUCHI, JA1BK/VP6BK - FATHER-AND-SON DXPEDITION TEAM ADDS AN APRS MISSION - UK'S LEADING OBSERVATORY EARMARKED FOR SHUTDOWN - INTERNATIONAL DOG DAY AND CAT DAY TEAM UP - MILITARY JAMMING EYED AS FACTOR IN FATAL PLANE CRASH - PAPERS NEEDED FOR ZERO RETRIES DIGITAL CONFERENCE - SPAIN'S WILDFIRES SPARE DEEP SPACE NETWORK STATION - FIRESATS LAUNCHED TO TRACK WILDFIRES FROM THE SKY - POLAR OBSERVATORY TO HOST HEISS ISLAND DXPEDITION - WORLD OF DX - KICKER: CHANNELING THEIR FRIENDSHIP AND PERSPECTIVESSCRIPTAUDIO Amateur Radio Newsline Report 2544 [...]

- FCC OKS LAUNCH OF "MIRROR" SATELLITE TO REFLECT SUN - GMRS REPEATER PROVIDES SAFETY NET IN UTAH - SILENT KEY: ATLANTA RADIO CLUB'S JOHN TALIPSKI, N3ACK - AMSAT SOUTH AFRICA FOCUSES ON FUTURE SATELLITE TECH - BUNKERFEST EVENT BRINGS HISTORY TO HAM RADIO - ARCTIC'S LEGENDS RADIO TEAM TACKLES RARE IOTA GROUPS - OPS NEEDED FOR PETER THE FIRST ISLAND DXPEDITION - WRTC 2026 CHAMPS REPEAT THEIR 2022 VICTORY - WORLD OF DX - KICKER: WHEN AN ANTENNA CAN OUTFOX CRIMINALSSCRIPTAUDIO Amateur Radio Newsline Report 2542 for Friday, July 17th, 2026 ARNewsline Download [...]

- CANADA REVIEWING POLICY ON ANTENNAS, TOWERS - RESEARCHERS CREATE SPACE 'WALL' TO WEAKEN SOLAR STORMS - HOMECOMING FOR COLLECTIVE COMMUNICATIONS GROUP - GLOBAL REGISTRY BEGINS VERIFICATION OF DMR IDS - FCC'S $3.5 BILLION SPECTRUM AUCTION IS 1ST IN FOUR YEARS - NETS OF NOTE: THE SOUTH AUSTRALIAN REPEATER GROUP - MAUI'S FIELD DAY COMBINES RADIO WITH RECRUITMENT - WORLD OF DX - KICKER: IN THE UK, BBC LONGWAVE WAVES FAREWELLSCRIPTAUDIO Amateur Radio Newsline Report 2540 for Friday, July 3rd, 2026 ARNewsline Download [...]

- MILESTONE MOMENT FOR PROTOTYPE RADIO TELESCOPE - ANTENNA INSTALLATION ADDS TO TEXAS GROUP'S REACH - TOUR DE FRANCE IS A TOUR DE CALLSIGNS - NASA DECLARES MARS 'MAVEN' MISSION OVER - INDIAN HAMS HELP FAMILY FIND TROUBLED YOUNG MOTHER - RADIO CLUB OF AMERICA SEEKS NOMINATIONS - TEXAS AMATEURS TO RUN OPEN-SOURCE VERSION OF HAM.LIVE - TYPHOON OVER JAPAN DESTROYS FLORIDA STUDENTS' PICO BALLOON - WORLD OF DX - KICKER: IN CANADA, RADIO HAS A "SENIOR MOMENT" TO REMEMBERSCRIPTAUDIO Amateur Radio Newsline Report 2538 for Friday, June 19th, 2026 ARNewsline Download [...]

- HAMSCI ASKS CANADA TO RECONSIDER SHORTWAVE SHUTDOWN - NEW CREW BOARDS CHINA'S SPACE STATION - UNLICENSED RADIO OPERATOR GETS NEWEST WARNING FROM FCC - NEW QUESTION POOL FOR TECHNICIAN CLASS EXAM - DOUBLE CENTENNIAL FOR HAM RADIO IN JAPAN - REGISTRATION OPENS FOR MICROWAVE UPDATE CONFERENCE - YOUNGSTERS PREPARE FOR IARU REGION 1 CAMP - WORLD OF DX - KICKER: GOING EYEBALL-TO-EYEBALL, OFF THE AIRSCRIPTAUDIO Amateur Radio Newsline Report 2536 for Friday, June 5th, 2026 Amateur Radio Newsline Download [...]

- ARISS ANNOUNCES PLANS FOR MOON-BASED HAM RADIO - AMSAT-DL SEEKS INPUT FROM SATELLITE ENTHUSIASTS - SILENT KEY: MARATHON VOLUNTEER, LIMARC OFFICER, JERRY ABRAMS, WB2ZEX - INNOVATIVE TRAILER MAKES DEBUT AT HAMVENTION - NETS OF NOTE: NEW NET AT THE AWA COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGY MUSEUM - HELPING GIRL GUIDES EARN LICENSES IN THE CARIBBEAN - TIME TO NOMINATE THE NEXT YOUNG HAM OF THE YEAR - HAMS REMEMBER VICTIMS OF HISTORIC PENNSYLVANIA FLOOD - STUDENT JOINS SOUTH GEORGIA ISLAND DXPEDITION TEAM - WORLD OF DX - KICKER: COLORADO STUDENT CLUB FINDS ITS VOICE ON THE AIRSCRIPTAUDIO Amateur Radio Newsline Report 2534 [...]

- HAMVENTION PROMISES "RADIO ADVENTURE" - MORE HAMVENTION: YOTA PLANS TO BE YOUNG HAMS' GATHERING SPOT - SAUDI AMATEUR SOCIETY HOSTING 2ND SATELLITE COMPETITION - CW OPS NEEDED TO COPY DATA FROM TOKYO-BUILT CUBESAT - SILENT KEY: SINGER/COMPOSER ALAN OSMOND, KNØIZE - SILENT KEY: DX NEWS EDITOR AND TOP CONTESTER ALEXANDER TEIMURAZOV, 4L5A - NOMINATE NEWSLINE'S NEXT YOUNG HAM OF THE YEAR - NORTH AMERICAN SPECIAL EVENT CELEBRATES SOCCER TOURNAMENT - HAMS GO PORTABLE WITH PROTECTED AREA RADIO COMMUNITY PROGRAM - WORLD OF DX - KICKER: A TOWERING MOMENT IN BROADCAST HISTORYSCRIPTAUDIO Amateur Radio Newsline Report 2532 for Friday, May [...]

- BREAKING NEWS: FCC GRANTS FREQUENCIES' USE FOR SATELLITE SERVICE - STEPPIR ANNOUNCES RETURN TO AMATEUR RADIO MARKET - FREQUENCIES IDENTIFIED FOR EXPANDING 6G ON 2.7 GHz BAND - MODERN RADIOS TO LIGHT UP BESIDE HISTORIC MILLS - ARRL HONORS OFFICER FOR SERVICE TO PENNSYLVANIA CLUB - ONE HUNDRED REASONS TO ATTEND NEW ZEALAND CONVENTION - SILENT KEY: FORMER ARI PRESIDENT GRAZIANO SARTORI, IØSSH - ARDC NEEDS TECHNICAL WRITER, SOFTWARE DEVELOPER - RSGB HEADQUARTERS STATION WELCOMES GUEST OPS IN JULY - WORLD OF DX - KICKER: HAM CLUB'S LIBRARY LOAN ISN'T DONE BY THE BOOKSCRIPTAUDIO Amateur Radio Newsline Report 2530 [...]

This week, we've pulled together a few items that might spark some interest, particularly for those dabbling in digital modes or looking to refine their station's utility. We're looking at some compact desktop applications that offer a quick glance at propagation and local conditions, something that always comes in handy whether you're chasing DX on HF or just planning a local net. There's also a deeper dive into some hardware for packet and digital radio experimentation, specifically ESP32-based LoRa boards, which are becoming quite popular for everything from APRS to Meshtastic. And for the low-frequency enthusiasts, we found a construction [...]

The X-026 finally has a name: Icom has unveiled the IC-7110 at Tokyo Ham Fair 2026, closing four months of teaser campaigns and hamfest mock-ups. Here are the first photos, the confirmed specifications and what the new model means for operators waiting on an IC-7100 successor. [...]

This week, we're looking at some practical considerations for the shack and out in the field. There's a good piece on building a multi-band delta loop, something that comes up often when space is tight or you're trying to get more out of a single support. We also have a couple of historical notes, revisiting the foundational work of Marconi and Fessenden, which is always worth a read for context on how far we've come. Plus, a quick look at a few places to source gear, from the common accessories to more specialized components that keep our stations on the [...]

DVNets is a community-driven directory for amateur radio digital voice nets, listing schedules and connection details for various modes. - Listed in DX Resources/Nets [...]

The Llanelli Amateur Radio Society (GC0EZQ) website serves as a community hub for radio enthusiasts in South Wales, UK. - Listed in Ham Radio/Clubs/Europe/UK/Wales [...]

Open Signal is a self-contained software for Windows and Linux, enabling error-corrected digital picture and classic SSTV modes over HF/VHF. - Listed in Software/SSTV [...]

HamDaily serves as a dynamic front page for amateur radio, aggregating live band conditions, space weather, DX/POTA/SOTA spots, and news from over 16… - Listed in Ham Radio/Ham Radio News [...]

Club Log app for iOS and Android provides real-time DXCC and DXCC Challenge tracking, live QSO alerts, and an offline logbook. - Listed in Software/iPhone [...]

This week, we've pulled together a few items that might spark some interest, particularly for those dabbling in digital modes or looking to refine their station's utility. We're looking at some compact desktop applications that offer a quick glance at propagation and local conditions, something that always comes in handy whether you're chasing DX on HF or just planning a local net. There's also a deeper dive into some hardware for packet and digital radio experimentation, specifically ESP32-based LoRa boards, which are becoming quite popular for everything from APRS to Meshtastic. And for the low-frequency enthusiasts, we found a construction [...]

The X-026 finally has a name: Icom has unveiled the IC-7110 at Tokyo Ham Fair 2026, closing four months of teaser campaigns and hamfest mock-ups. Here are the first photos, the confirmed specifications and what the new model means for operators waiting on an IC-7100 successor. [...]

This week, we're looking at some practical considerations for the shack and out in the field. There's a good piece on building a multi-band delta loop, something that comes up often when space is tight or you're trying to get more out of a single support. We also have a couple of historical notes, revisiting the foundational work of Marconi and Fessenden, which is always worth a read for context on how far we've come. Plus, a quick look at a few places to source gear, from the common accessories to more specialized components that keep our stations on the [...]

DVNets is a community-driven directory for amateur radio digital voice nets, listing schedules and connection details for various modes. - Listed in DX Resources/Nets [...]

The Llanelli Amateur Radio Society (GC0EZQ) website serves as a community hub for radio enthusiasts in South Wales, UK. - Listed in Ham Radio/Clubs/Europe/UK/Wales [...]

Open Signal is a self-contained software for Windows and Linux, enabling error-corrected digital picture and classic SSTV modes over HF/VHF. - Listed in Software/SSTV [...]

HamDaily serves as a dynamic front page for amateur radio, aggregating live band conditions, space weather, DX/POTA/SOTA spots, and news from over 16… - Listed in Ham Radio/Ham Radio News [...]

Club Log app for iOS and Android provides real-time DXCC and DXCC Challenge tracking, live QSO alerts, and an offline logbook. - Listed in Software/iPhone [...]

This week, we've pulled together a few items that might spark some interest, particularly for those dabbling in digital modes or looking to refine their station's utility. We're looking at some compact desktop applications that offer a quick glance at propagation and local conditions, something that always comes in handy whether you're chasing DX on HF or just planning a local net. There's also a deeper dive into some hardware for packet and digital radio experimentation, specifically ESP32-based LoRa boards, which are becoming quite popular for everything from APRS to Meshtastic. And for the low-frequency enthusiasts, we found a construction [...]

The X-026 finally has a name: Icom has unveiled the IC-7110 at Tokyo Ham Fair 2026, closing four months of teaser campaigns and hamfest mock-ups. Here are the first photos, the confirmed specifications and what the new model means for operators waiting on an IC-7100 successor. [...]

This week, we're looking at some practical considerations for the shack and out in the field. There's a good piece on building a multi-band delta loop, something that comes up often when space is tight or you're trying to get more out of a single support. We also have a couple of historical notes, revisiting the foundational work of Marconi and Fessenden, which is always worth a read for context on how far we've come. Plus, a quick look at a few places to source gear, from the common accessories to more specialized components that keep our stations on the [...]

DVNets is a community-driven directory for amateur radio digital voice nets, listing schedules and connection details for various modes. - Listed in DX Resources/Nets [...]

The Llanelli Amateur Radio Society (GC0EZQ) website serves as a community hub for radio enthusiasts in South Wales, UK. - Listed in Ham Radio/Clubs/Europe/UK/Wales [...]

Open Signal is a self-contained software for Windows and Linux, enabling error-corrected digital picture and classic SSTV modes over HF/VHF. - Listed in Software/SSTV [...]

HamDaily serves as a dynamic front page for amateur radio, aggregating live band conditions, space weather, DX/POTA/SOTA spots, and news from over 16… - Listed in Ham Radio/Ham Radio News [...]

Club Log app for iOS and Android provides real-time DXCC and DXCC Challenge tracking, live QSO alerts, and an offline logbook. - Listed in Software/iPhone [...]