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- DEADLY INDONESIAN VOLCANO SPURS ACTIVATION OF EMERGENCY NET - LASERS FROM SPACE SEEN AS DELIVERY MEANS FOR SOLAR POWER - STAMPS, COINS TO MARK MILESTONES FOR GIBRALTAR AMATEURS - INDIAN STUDENTS BUILD FLIGHT-READY EAGLESATS - HF RADIO COMES TO 12,000-YEAR-OLD ARCHAEOLOGICAL SITE - ARDC SEEKING VOLUNTEERS TO SUPPORT GRANTS, 44NET SYSTEM - SPECIAL EVENT URGES SAFETY WITH LITHIUM BATTERIES - FCC TO VOTE ON GIVING HIGH-SPEED SATELLITE MORE SPECTRUM - WORLD OF DX - KICKER: TWIN TOWERS, A TRANSMISSION AND A TRIBUTESCRIPTAUDIO Amateur Radio Newsline Report 2551 for Friday, September 18th, 2026 ARNewsline Download [...]
- AM RADIO LEGISLATION MOVES TOWARD FULL VOTE IN US CONGRESS - FINDING POWER IN BROADCAST PARTNERSHIP WITH AMATEURS - HAZEL EVERETTS, N8PTL, CHOSEN AS HAMVENTION 2027 GENERAL CHAIR - SWIFT OBSERVATORY RESCUE MISSION ABANDONED - NASA ADDS NEW DEEP SPACE NETWORK DISH IN CALIFORNIA - TWO CHANCES TO GET ANTARCTICA IN THE LOG - DXPEDITION GETS HELP FROM CHILEAN ISLAND'S FISHING COMMUNITY - WORLD OF DX - KICKER: ROUTE 66 TAKES A DETOUR ONTO THE HF HIGHWAYSCRIPTAUDIO Amateur Radio Newsline Report 2550 for Friday, September 11th, 2026 ARNewsline Download [...]
- JUDGES OVERTURN WRTC-UK SCORES, CITING FRAUDULENT SCHEMES - CAVE RESCUE SUCCEEDS USING RADIO THAT PENETRATES ROCK - SUCCESS IN EARTH-MOON COMMUNICATION BY LASER - SILENT KEY: DXPEDITIONER, CONTESTER DIEGO THOBIE, F4HAU - WILDFIRE DAMAGES CRITICAL REPEATER IN NEVADA - ARISS-USA INVITES SCHOOLS TO APPLY FOR ASTRONAUT CONTACTS IN 2027 - TOKELAU ZK3ZL DXPEDITION POSTPONED UNTIL 2027 - COUNTY TO DONATE SURPLUS TOWER TO ALABAMA HAM CLUB - FOR 11-YEAR-OLD CW OP, A MILESTONE MEMBERSHIP NUMBER - WORLD OF DX - KICKER: HAMS HIT THE ROAD FOR 200 MILES OF SAFE CYCLINGSCRIPTAUDIO Amateur Radio Newsline Report 2549 for Friday, September [...]
- 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 [...]
- SWEEPING REVIEW PLANNED FOR FRENCH POTA DESIGNATIONS - RHODE ISLAND POTA ENTHUSIASTS PLAN 'ACTIVATION-A-THON' - ACTIVATOR LIST GROWS FOR CHURCHES AND CHAPELS EVENT - DXPEDITIONERS SHARE PREVIEW OF CAMBODIA 2027 - CHRISTMAS ISLAND YOUTH DXPEDITION GETS GRANT - TIME RUNS OUT FOR SPACE STATION ANTENNA SWAP - DISASTER DRILL TRAINS INDIA'S NEWEST HAMS - AMSAT CANADA BEGINS MEMBERSHIP EFFORTS - WORLD OF DX - KICKER: LIKE MOTHER, LIKE SON - OR NOTSCRIPTAUDIO Amateur Radio Newsline Report 2547 for Friday, August 21st, 2026 AR Newsline Download [...]
- 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 [...]
- SPACE STATION LOGS HISTORIC FIRST ARISS CONTACT WITH KENYA - HAM STATION HONORS BRAZILIAN PRIEST AS RADIO PIONEER - SCHOOL FOR DEAF IN PAKISTAN HOSTS EMERGENCY RADIO TRAINING - TEN-YEAR-OLD YL CELEBRATES CQ DX MARATHON CHAMPIONSHIP - RADIO D A R C MARKS 600TH EPISODE - SATURDAY MEET-UPS TO CONNECT RADIO TO HISTORICALLY BLACK CAMPUSES - AMAZON EYES SATELLITE SERVICE FOR SMARTPHONES - GOVERNMENT GRANTS ACCESS FOR TOKELAU DXPEDITION - WORLD OF DX - KICKER: CAMPERS IN AUSTRIAN ALPS REACH NEW HEIGHTSSCRIPTAUDIO Amateur Radio Newsline Report 2545 for Friday, August 7th, 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 [...]
- YOUNG OPERATORS TO LEAD 'MILESTONE' DXPEDITION TO CHRISTMAS ISLAND - 'BROADCAST DATACASTING' EYED FOR DELIVERY OF US WEATHER ALERTS - SILENT KEY: JERRY LEBOW, K2SMC, BROADCAST OWNER, EMERGENCY-ALERT ADVOCATE - HAMSCI NEEDS OPERATORS FOR METEOR SCATTER QSO PARTIES - NEVADA TO GET 'WORLD'S MOST SENSITIVE' RADIO TELESCOPE - ADVOCATES FOR DISABLED ATHLETES GETS BOOST FROM AMATEURS - TAKING THE CHALLENGE ON 12 METERS - FOUR YLs AWARDED YLRL SCHOLARSHIPS - WORLD OF DX - 2026 YHOTY FINDS FUN IN OUT-OF-THIS WORLD EXPERIENCESSCRIPTAUDIO Amateur Radio Newsline Report 2543 for Friday, July 24th, 2026 ARNewsline Download [...]
- 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 [...]
- CAMPAIGN HEATS UP FOR MANDATORY AM RADIO IN VEHICLES - UK WELCOMES WORLD RADIOSPORT TEAM CHAMPIONSHIP - MARITIME CW EVENT REMEMBERS STATION'S 1ST WOMAN TELEGRAPHER - TRIO RECOGNIZED FOR CONTRIBUTIONS TO CW - INDIAN HAMS' NETWORK HELPS HEARING- AND SPEECH-IMPAIRED TEEN - SILENT KEY: BYLARA'S CAROL ANN HODGES 2E1RBH - FCC PREPARES FOR SPECTRUM AUCTION ON UPPER-C BAND - WORLD OF DX - KICKER: ANTENNAS INTERFERE WITH THEIR LOVESCRIPTAUDIO Amateur Radio Newsline Report 2541 for Friday, July 10th, 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 [...]
- BREAKING NEWS: HAMS ON ALERT AFTER EARTHQUAKE IN VENEZUELA - COSTLY ANTENNA REPAIRS FOR NASA'S DEEP SPACE STATION - A WEEKEND OF FIELD DAY AND FRIEDRICHSHAFEN - THREE SATELLITES TO BE 'FIRE TOWERS IN THE SKY" - GRANT SUPPORTS REPAIR OF REVERSE BEACON NODE - SOUTH KOREAN AMATEURS CONCLUDE NATIONAL FOX-HUNTING EVENT - UK'S INTRUDER WATCH TEAM NEEDS MORE VOLUNTEERS - YOTA AMERICAS CAMPERS WRAP UP HUNTSVILLE ADVENTURES - WRTC LAUNCHES PLATFORM FOR REAL-TIME CHASING - WORLD OF DX - KICKER: HAM RADIO, FOR OLD TIMES' SAKESCRIPTAUDIO Amateur Radio Newsline Report 2539 for Friday, June 26th, 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 [...]
- AMERITRON, MIRAGE BRANDS SOLD TO ITU CORP. - ARREST IN COPPER THEFT AT US RADIO STATION - HAM'S EXPERIMENT WOULD ADAPT TELETEXT FOR AMATEUR RADIO - SILENT KEY: PROMINENT QATARI HAM ABDULLAH BIN HAMAD AL ATTIYAH, A71AU - IRTS SEEKS OPERATORS FOR TEAM IN IARU HF WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP - NASA ANNOUNCES ASTRONAUTS FOR ARTEMIS III MISSION - AMSAT EXPLORES CUBESAT PAYLOAD ON ARTEMIS MISSION - TIME TO SWITCH HAMCLOCK BACKEND SERVER - EVACUATED ASTRONAUTS RETURN TO ISS AFTER LEAK - FOLDABLE ANTENNA BOOSTS DATA RATES FOR CUBESATS - ARDC LAUNCHES DISCORD DISCUSSION THREAD - WORLD OF DX - YOUTH [...]
- 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 [...]
- CANADA TAKES TIME-KEEPING SHORTWAVE STATION OFF THE AIR - BE ON THE LOOKOUT FOR SABLE ISLAND QSL CARDS - DOUBLE THE CELEBRATION FOR AMATEURS IN GIBRALTAR - 13 COLONIES EVENT RETURNS WITH CHANGES - HALL OF FAME INDUCTS NEWSLINE'S JIM DAMRON N8TMW - LICW CLUB OFFERS FREE CW TRAINING FOR FIELD DAY - HAMVENTION CELEBRATES ATTENDANCE BY 38,000 GUESTS - ELECTROMAGNETIC FIELD FESTIVAL SEEKS PRESENTERS - WORLD OF DX - KICKER: THINK THIS IS FOR THE BIRDS? BINGO!SCRIPTAUDIO Amateur Radio Newsline Report 2535 for Friday, May 29th, 2026 ARNewsline 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 [...]
- PROJECT PURSUES MYSTERIES OF SPORADIC E-SKIP - UK HAMS PLAN TRIBUTE TO BBC TRANSMITTERS MARKED FOR SHUTDOWN - AUSTRALIAN RADIOCOMMUNICATION LICENSES GET NEW WEBSITE - NEW ZEALAND CYCLONE REVS UP RECRUITMENT DRIVE - SILENT KEY: ROSS MERLIN, WA2WDT. EMERGENCY COMMUNICATION PROFESSIONAL - TIME TO NOMINATE THE NEXT YOUNG HAM OF THE YEAR - OPEN-SOURCE SOFTWARE MODEM CALLED A VARA REPLACEMENT - WIA ASKS FOR CHANGES IN SUB-ANTARCTIC CALL PREFIXES - WORLD OF DX - KICKER: A-ROVING THEY WILL GOSCRIPTAUDIO Amateur Radio Newsline Report 2533 for Friday, May 15th, 2026 Download [...]
- 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 [...]
This week, we're looking at a few interesting builds, from compact multiband solutions to specific band optimizations. There's a solid 50-watt amplifier project for the HF bands, something that comes up often for those needing a bit more punch without breaking the bank. We also have a couple of vertical antenna designs, one covering multiple bands and another specifically for 20 meters, which is always a popular choice for portable work. For those running an Icom IC-705, there are some practical insights into maximizing its potential in the field. And for stealth operations, a window loop antenna for 20 meters [...]
This week, we've pulled together a few items that touch on some persistent challenges and evolving technologies in the shack. There's a practical look at mitigating common-mode issues, something that comes up often when dealing with feed lines and antenna installations, especially for those running higher power or operating portable. We also have a couple of pieces exploring the expanding role of Software Defined Radio, both as a standalone system for advanced modes like Digital Amateur Television and as a valuable companion to traditional transceivers. Finally, a quick nod to the wider RF spectrum with a public safety audio feed, [...]
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 [...]
This week, we've pulled together a few items that touch on practical aspects of our hobby, from understanding propagation to getting on the air when antenna restrictions are a factor. There's a look at real-time HF conditions using the Reverse Beacon Network, something that comes up often for those chasing DX or just trying to understand band openings. We also have a piece on building a 2-meter skeleton slot Yagi stack, which could be a good project for VHF/UHF enthusiasts looking for something beyond a simple dipole. For those dealing with HOA challenges, there's a discussion on stealth antenna solutions [...]
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. [...]
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K0UO details optimizing an ON4UN-type 4 Square antenna with elevated radials for enhanced HF performance, covering design, installation, and gain. - Listed in Antennas/Four Square [...]
DecoDXLog is an offline-first Windows logbook software for amateur radio, featuring real-time award tracking for 15 awards, DX Cluster integration… - Listed in Software/Logging [...]
Open NEC2 Viewer is an open-source Android app for 3D visualization and analysis of NEC antenna model files. It combines the NEC2 calculation engine with… - Listed in Software/Antenna analysis [...]
Analyzes the LZ1AQ AAA-1 active loop antenna's performance at VLF and LF, presenting measurement setups, frequency response plots, and noise floor… - Listed in Antennas/Active [...]
QSL Digest provides daily amateur radio news, commentary, and updates from the community, covering contests, equipment, and propagation. - Listed in Ham Radio/Ham Radio News [...]
QTC-CrossCheck is an offline Windows utility for WAEDC CW QTC traffic. It decodes QTC groups from WAV recordings and compares them with UCXLog QTC files. - Listed in Software/Log Analysis [...]
RigOne is a focused radio control application for Windows 10/11 and macOS (in development), offering essential controls for desk operation. - Listed in Software/Radio Control [...]
SDRoxide is a Rust-based, cross-platform SDR transceiver client for Linux, macOS, and Windows, supporting various hardware. - Listed in Software/Software Defined Radio [...]
This week, we're looking at a few interesting builds, from compact multiband solutions to specific band optimizations. There's a solid 50-watt amplifier project for the HF bands, something that comes up often for those needing a bit more punch without breaking the bank. We also have a couple of vertical antenna designs, one covering multiple bands and another specifically for 20 meters, which is always a popular choice for portable work. For those running an Icom IC-705, there are some practical insights into maximizing its potential in the field. And for stealth operations, a window loop antenna for 20 meters [...]
This week, we've pulled together a few items that touch on some persistent challenges and evolving technologies in the shack. There's a practical look at mitigating common-mode issues, something that comes up often when dealing with feed lines and antenna installations, especially for those running higher power or operating portable. We also have a couple of pieces exploring the expanding role of Software Defined Radio, both as a standalone system for advanced modes like Digital Amateur Television and as a valuable companion to traditional transceivers. Finally, a quick nod to the wider RF spectrum with a public safety audio feed, [...]
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 [...]
This week, we've pulled together a few items that touch on practical aspects of our hobby, from understanding propagation to getting on the air when antenna restrictions are a factor. There's a look at real-time HF conditions using the Reverse Beacon Network, something that comes up often for those chasing DX or just trying to understand band openings. We also have a piece on building a 2-meter skeleton slot Yagi stack, which could be a good project for VHF/UHF enthusiasts looking for something beyond a simple dipole. For those dealing with HOA challenges, there's a discussion on stealth antenna solutions [...]
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. [...]
Is your ham radio club on our list? We feature thousands of links to amateur radio clubs worldwide. Add your club's link today! [...]
K0UO details optimizing an ON4UN-type 4 Square antenna with elevated radials for enhanced HF performance, covering design, installation, and gain. - Listed in Antennas/Four Square [...]
DecoDXLog is an offline-first Windows logbook software for amateur radio, featuring real-time award tracking for 15 awards, DX Cluster integration… - Listed in Software/Logging [...]
Open NEC2 Viewer is an open-source Android app for 3D visualization and analysis of NEC antenna model files. It combines the NEC2 calculation engine with… - Listed in Software/Antenna analysis [...]
Analyzes the LZ1AQ AAA-1 active loop antenna's performance at VLF and LF, presenting measurement setups, frequency response plots, and noise floor… - Listed in Antennas/Active [...]
QSL Digest provides daily amateur radio news, commentary, and updates from the community, covering contests, equipment, and propagation. - Listed in Ham Radio/Ham Radio News [...]
QTC-CrossCheck is an offline Windows utility for WAEDC CW QTC traffic. It decodes QTC groups from WAV recordings and compares them with UCXLog QTC files. - Listed in Software/Log Analysis [...]
RigOne is a focused radio control application for Windows 10/11 and macOS (in development), offering essential controls for desk operation. - Listed in Software/Radio Control [...]
SDRoxide is a Rust-based, cross-platform SDR transceiver client for Linux, macOS, and Windows, supporting various hardware. - Listed in Software/Software Defined Radio [...]
This week, we're looking at a few interesting builds, from compact multiband solutions to specific band optimizations. There's a solid 50-watt amplifier project for the HF bands, something that comes up often for those needing a bit more punch without breaking the bank. We also have a couple of vertical antenna designs, one covering multiple bands and another specifically for 20 meters, which is always a popular choice for portable work. For those running an Icom IC-705, there are some practical insights into maximizing its potential in the field. And for stealth operations, a window loop antenna for 20 meters [...]
This week, we've pulled together a few items that touch on some persistent challenges and evolving technologies in the shack. There's a practical look at mitigating common-mode issues, something that comes up often when dealing with feed lines and antenna installations, especially for those running higher power or operating portable. We also have a couple of pieces exploring the expanding role of Software Defined Radio, both as a standalone system for advanced modes like Digital Amateur Television and as a valuable companion to traditional transceivers. Finally, a quick nod to the wider RF spectrum with a public safety audio feed, [...]
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 [...]
This week, we've pulled together a few items that touch on practical aspects of our hobby, from understanding propagation to getting on the air when antenna restrictions are a factor. There's a look at real-time HF conditions using the Reverse Beacon Network, something that comes up often for those chasing DX or just trying to understand band openings. We also have a piece on building a 2-meter skeleton slot Yagi stack, which could be a good project for VHF/UHF enthusiasts looking for something beyond a simple dipole. For those dealing with HOA challenges, there's a discussion on stealth antenna solutions [...]
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. [...]
Is your ham radio club on our list? We feature thousands of links to amateur radio clubs worldwide. Add your club's link today! [...]
K0UO details optimizing an ON4UN-type 4 Square antenna with elevated radials for enhanced HF performance, covering design, installation, and gain. - Listed in Antennas/Four Square [...]
DecoDXLog is an offline-first Windows logbook software for amateur radio, featuring real-time award tracking for 15 awards, DX Cluster integration… - Listed in Software/Logging [...]
Open NEC2 Viewer is an open-source Android app for 3D visualization and analysis of NEC antenna model files. It combines the NEC2 calculation engine with… - Listed in Software/Antenna analysis [...]
Analyzes the LZ1AQ AAA-1 active loop antenna's performance at VLF and LF, presenting measurement setups, frequency response plots, and noise floor… - Listed in Antennas/Active [...]
QSL Digest provides daily amateur radio news, commentary, and updates from the community, covering contests, equipment, and propagation. - Listed in Ham Radio/Ham Radio News [...]
QTC-CrossCheck is an offline Windows utility for WAEDC CW QTC traffic. It decodes QTC groups from WAV recordings and compares them with UCXLog QTC files. - Listed in Software/Log Analysis [...]
RigOne is a focused radio control application for Windows 10/11 and macOS (in development), offering essential controls for desk operation. - Listed in Software/Radio Control [...]
SDRoxide is a Rust-based, cross-platform SDR transceiver client for Linux, macOS, and Windows, supporting various hardware. - Listed in Software/Software Defined Radio [...]