Tag: amateur
FT8 vs CW ; an amateur radio shootout
Review Testing the custom MTR3b conversion January 27, 2020 No comments Read more Does Snow Affect Vertical Antenna Performance – Ham Radio Q&A January 24,…
New Book from ARRL: Amateur Radio Contesting for Beginners
Contesting is one of the most exciting aspects of amateur radio — and for some, it’s their primary ham radio activity. Amateur Radio Contesting for Beginners by…
ITU Development Sector Publication Highlights Amateur Radio’s Role in Emergency Communication
Amateur radio is featured in the publication, ITU Guidelines for national emergency telecommunication plans, published by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) Development Sector (ITU-D). The publication notes…
Amateur Radio volunteers are helping to support the American Red Cross’ efforts following the recent earthquakes in Puerto Rico
Puerto Rico Section Manager Oscar Resto, KP4RF, reports that several Amateur Radio Emergency Service (ARES) volunteers have been deployed to earthquake-ravaged regions of the island…
China Telecoms Regulator Proposing to Delete Some Current Amateur Allocations
China’s telecommunications regulator has proposed amending the Measures for the Administration of Amateur Radio Stations, and some amateur bands are in danger of being eliminated. Lide…
CAMSAT Says CAS-6 Activation for Amateur Use has been Delayed
Chinese Amateur Satellite Group (CAMSAT) CEO Alan Kung, BA1DU, tells ARRL that some problems with the precise attitude determination of the newly launched CAS-6 amateur…
Texas Scout Leaders Promote Amateur Radio as a Communication Resource
In 2017, Category 4 Hurricane Harvey left the region of Texas where Assistant Scoutmaster Scott deMasi, KC5NKW, lived under water. With roads flooded, bridges washed…
