At least two European telecommunications regulators appear inclined to give serious consideration to a French proposal to allocate 146 – 148 MHz to the Aeronautical
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2 Meter Band Explorations
“This band-exploration video looks at the amateur 2 meter band. We walk through the band. I talk about frequency coordination and band plans. I also
Read moreRestraint Urged in Response to 2-Meter Reallocation Proposal
Representatives of International Amateur Radio Union (IARU) member-societies in Europe are advising restraint in the wake of a proposal to consider the allocation of 146
Read moreThey’re Taking Away Our 2 Meter VHF Band 144-146MHz, HELP!!
“Sign the petition below. I was just made aware of the meetings in progress to repurpose 144-146MHz for Aeronautical use in ITU region 1. The
Read moreKuwait is Latest Country to Join the 60-Meter Band Club
Kuwaiti telecom regulator CITRA, has made available a new secondary Amateur Radio allocation of 5,351.5 – 5,366.5 kHz to Kuwaiti radio amateurs. The Kuwaiti allocation falls under ITU
Read more40 meter folded dipole using window line
In all the years I’ve been playing radio, I’ve never built a folded dipole. Boy have I been missing out! These are amazing performers. Link
Read moreCQ WW160 – Meter Contest
Contest Dates CW: 2200Z January 25 – 2200Z January 27, 2019 SSB: 2200Z February 22 – 2200Z February 24, 2019 The 2019 CQ World Wide
Read moreNew 2200-Meter Beacon on the Air from Australia
The Caboolture Radio Club (VK4QD) in Queensland, Australia, is now operating a beacon on 2200 meters on 137.444 kHz using the call sign VK4RBC. Australia’s telecommunications authority
Read moreMontenegro, Lithuania Latest to Join the 60-Meter Band Community
60-Meter Band Montenegro and Lithuania are the latest countries to announce adoption of a new Amateur Radio band at 5 MHz. Both countries have authorized
Read moreMETROPWR FX775 – VECTOR POWER/SWR METER
METROPWR FX775, is a modern VECTOR POWER/SWR METER completely digital. It’s composed of a wattmeter and a power coupler for measurements up to 3/5kW. It has
Read moreIndia Gains Three New Bands, Sweden Gets Permanent 60-Meter Access
Radio amateurs in India Radio amateurs in India now have access to three new bands. India’s Ministry of Communications’ Department of Telecommunications has published an updated National
Read moreJK Antennas Donates 40-Meter Yagi to W1AW
JK Antennas JK Antennas’ Ken Garg, W3JK, has donated a second model JK402T antenna to Maxim Memorial Station W1AW. The antenna is a two-element Yagi on a 22-foot boom
Read moreIARU Region 1 Monitoring System Reports Disappearance of Two 40-Meter Broadcast Intruders
The IARU Region 1 Monitoring System (IARUMS) reports that two long-time broadcast intruders on 40 meters are gone. IARUMS Coordinator Wolf Hadel, DK2OM, said in
Read moreIs Your SWR Meter Being Honest With You? – Ham Radio Basics–Jim Heath W6LG
“The answer may surprise you. There is some distortion in the audio towards the end of the video. Antenna 4 Ways to Use Your AlexLoop
Read moreGoonhilly 32-Meter Dish to be Active on Moonbounce on September 1 – 2
A team of moonbounce enthusiasts expect to activate the 32-meter antenna GHY-6 at Goonhilly, on the Lizard Peninsular in Cornwall (IO70jb) in the UK on
Read more2 Meter VHF Quarter Wave Ground Plane Antenna – Ham Radio Q&A
“Are you looking for a fun and easy antenna project? The 1/4 ground plane might be just the ticket. This particular ground plane is constructed
Read moreSouth Africa gets 100 kHz on 60 Meter Band
On Friday 25 May, ICASA published the National Radio Frequency Plan 2018 in which amateur radio was allocated 100 kHz on a shared basis in
Read moreApparent First 2200-Meter Transatlantic Contact by US Radio Amateur Reported
In late March, Paul Kelley, N1BUG, of Milo, Maine, completed what may have been the first transatlantic 2200-meter contact by a US radio amateur under Amateur
Read more2 meter vertical antenna built with coat hangers
2 meter vertical antenna built with coat hangers An Ultra-Simple 2-Meter Antenna You’ll get J-pole performance from this base station vertical antenna built with coat hangers
Read moreICOM IC-7300 analogue {analog} s-meter prototype testing
ICOM IC-7300 Features Frequency: 1.8~200MHz Power Range: 30/300/3000W Input Connector: N Female Cross needle SWR and Power indications in one meter unit. Reading the scale
Read more6 Meter/50mhz Magnetic Loop For FT-8 And More
Here is a 6 meter magnetic loop that I purchased from Bob, VE3UK. It is precision CNC made and developed by Bob himself. All aluminum,
Read moreCroatia Confirms New 60-Meter Allocation, Expanded 160-Meter Privileges
Croatian radio amateurs now have access to a secondary 60-meter allocation of 5,351.5-5,366.5 kHz, as agreed to at World Radiocommunication Conference 2015, with a maximum
Read moreARRL 10 Meter Contest QST Announcement Correction
Fonte originale con articolo completo Articolo ARRL 10 Meter Contest QST Announcement Correction su Etere Blog | Radioamatori | Amateur Radio | HamRadio | Radio.
Read moreSimple 40-Meter Dipole Supports Advanced Mars Radar
The venerable HF dipole has found a new home and purpose in space. The Mars advanced radar for subsurface and ionospheric sounding (MARSIS) on Mars
Read more630-Meter Special Operating Event on November 11 Commemorates Berlin Treaty
Amateur Radio operators will descend upon 630 meters on November 11 during a special operating event to commemorate the 1906 Berlin Treaty, which made 500
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