Solar activity increased over the past couple of weeks, with average daily sunspot numbers at 13.4 on October 19-25, compared to 1.7 over the previous
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Tennessee RadioShack Re-Opens, Partners with Local Ham Radio Club
The Citizen Tribune newspaper in Tennessee recently reported that a newly re-opened RadioShack store in Jefferson City has partnered with the Lakeway Amateur Radio Club (LARC) to offer licensing classes. Manager
Read moreFirst ZS EME Record on 10 GHz (3 cm)
On 22 October 2017 at 15:46 UTC, Alex Artieda, ZS6EME, recorded the first-ever Digital EME QSO with HB9Q on 10 GHz. This is the first
Read moreDMR Dual Band Radioddity GD-77 Review HT
Here is a video just showing the Radioddity GD-77 dual band DMR HT. A much better model than the GD-55, and definately worth the price
Read moreAilunce HD1 dual band DMR Radio is coming
Ailunce HD1 Description: HD1 dual band digital radio uses Digital Mobile Radio (DMR) Tier 2 Standard protocol. It is compatible with the popular MOTO TRBO
Read moreCQWW DX Contest Propagation Update – Focus on the Low Bands
CQ Propagation Editor Tomas Hood, NW7US, updates us on expected propagation conditions during both the SSB and CW weekends of the 2017 CQ World Wide DX
Read moreCommunications Interoperability Training with Amateur Radio Community Set
Elements of the US Department of Defense (DOD) will conduct a “communications interoperability” training exercise November 4-6, once again simulating a “very bad day” scenario.
Read moreGoodbye FT8, Hello Olivia, The Magic HF Digital Mode
“So many people have started using FT-8 on HF, but they leave all the other modes to die off, like Olivia. Olivia isn’t new, but
Read moreCaution Urged in Using High Duty Cycle Digital Modes via Satellite
A report in ANS-288 discussed an experiment operating with the WSJT-X FT8 digital mode via satellite. Satellite operators have gained more experience with this mode over this past week.
Read moreIARUMS Region 1 Presentation by HB9CET
The International Amateur Radio Union (IARU) is a federation of national associations of certified radio amateurs, representing over 150 countries and separate territories around the
Read morePortable Ham Radio Tips & Tricks #1
“Hi folks, I’ve had many questions since I started my YouTube channel awhile back on how to operate Ham Radio out in the field. The
Read moreDavid Trachtenberg, N4WWL, Confirmed as Principal Deputy Undersecretary of Defense for Policy
The US Senate today confirmed ARRL member David Trachtenberg, N4WWL, of Burke, Virginia, as the next Principal Deputy Under Secretary of Defense for Policy. Trachtenberg,
Read moreNew Ham Bands Spring to Life; Veteran LF Experimenter Denied Amateur Access to 2200 Meters
Photo:VO1NA Amateur Radio’s two newest bands came to life on Friday the 13th. Both 630 meters (472-479 kHz) and 2200 meters (135.7-137.8 kHz) bands now
Read moreFT-8 Digital Mode Has Taken Over The HF Bands!
“Finally got my antenna back up today, decided to take a browse through the bands. There is a ton of FT-8 to be had on
Read moreAMSAT-UK Colloquium Talks – New Videos
Videos of the presentations given at the AMSAT-UK International Space Colloquium, which was held as part of the RSGB Convention in Milton Keynes, October 14-15,
Read moreVolunteer Shelter Duty Slots in Northern California Filled on the Fly “via RF”
The North Bay Amateur Radio Association’s (NBARA) Gary Gross, KE6QR, recruited Amateur Radio volunteers on October 13 to support the shelters housing those evacuating because
Read moreUTC Approvals to Use 630 and 2200-Meter Bands Arriving via E-Mail
E-mails have gone out to an undetermined number of US radio amateurs from theUtilities Technology Council (UTC), approving the stations’ intention to use 630 meters
Read moreFast Wind Returns Bringing Aurora: Solar Storm Forecast 10-12-2017
“Despite a spotless Sun, solar activity picks up this week with some fast wind that has bumped us up to storm levels. Catch up on
Read moreHam Radio Bridging the Gap in Wildfire-Stricken California
More than a dozen wildfires in Northern California have damaged or destroyed cellular telephone and Internet infrastructure in some areas, and Amateur Radio has been
Read moreModeling Common Dipole Variations
“Viewers queried me about what happens when you shorten a dipole by letting the ends hang down, or have to put up a dipole
Read moreFCC Affirms Huge Fine in New York Interference Case
The FCC has affirmed a huge fine of more than $400,000 on Jay Peralta, a Queens, New York, man who has admitted to making unauthorized
Read moreGeostationary Amateur Radio Transponder Talk and Demonstration
On Saturday, October 14 at 1:45pm BST (1245 GMT) AMSAT-DL President Peter Guelzow DB2OS will give a presentation on the Es’hail-2 Geostationary Satellite Amateur Radio Transponders to the AMSAT-UK International Space
Read moreJOTA-JOTI Reports More Than 2,500 Registered for October 20-22 Event
Scouting’s Jamboree on the Air (JOTA) / Jamboree on the Internet (JOTI) reports that more than 2,500 have signed up to take part in the
Read moreIcom Launch Innovative IC-R8600 Wideband Communication Receiver
The IC-R8600 is a new, advanced communication receiver with the capability of covering a huge range of radio spectrum from 10kHz to 3GHz as well
Read moreA Look at Propagation for the 2017 – 2018
K9LA and W3LPL will review the status of Cycle 24 for the next half-year, andwill discuss how the contest bands will be affected.Bonus – K9LA
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