Read about WRTC 2026 in August’s publications

Read about WRTC 2026 in August’s publications

📌 INFORMATIVA COPYRIGHT — I diritti appartengono al legittimo proprietario. Fonte: rsgb.org — 🔗 Leggi l’articolo originaleThe RSGB was proud to be the National Partner of the 2026 World Radiosport Team Championships (WRTC) which took place in East Anglia earlier this month. The eagerly anticipated event was held in the UK for the first time, and you can read all about the planning of the event, as well as the championship […]

Making Time for Ham Radio as a Busy Teen

Making Time for Ham Radio as a Busy Teen

📌 INFORMATIVA COPYRIGHT — I diritti appartengono al legittimo proprietario. Fonte: onallbands.com — 🔗 Leggi l’articolo originale Teenagers’ schedules are entirely exhausting just to look at. Managing a healthy balance between school assignments and projects, family responsibilities, sports practices, and first-time jobs can be quite challenging. Add to that mix being a ham and trying to find time to get on the air and stay active! Although one of my favorite parts of the hobby is the never-ending list of…

August 2026 – Strategic priorities update

August 2026 – Strategic priorities update

📌 INFORMATIVA COPYRIGHT — I diritti appartengono al legittimo proprietario. Fonte: rsgb.org — 🔗 Leggi l’articolo originaleSupporting people on their journey into amateur radio Supporting people on their journey into amateur radio is one of the most important responsibilities the RSGB carries. Whether someone is taking their first steps towards a Foundation licence or finding their feet as a new licensee, the experience they have in those early months often shapes […]

VHF for Parks On The Air?

VHF for Parks On The Air?

📌 INFORMATIVA COPYRIGHT — I diritti appartengono al legittimo proprietario. Fonte: amateurradio.com — 🔗 Leggi l’articolo originaleParks On The Air (POTA) has exploded in popularity, with most of the activity on the HF bands. That makes sense — HF gives you the long-distance contacts and the big pileups. But don’t overlook the VHF bands, especially 2m FM. Two meter FM is simple, h…

V55LH – Namibia (Diaz Point Lighthouse)

V55LH – Namibia (Diaz Point Lighthouse)

📌 INFORMATIVA COPYRIGHT — I diritti appartengono al legittimo proprietario. Fonte: hamradioworld.org — 🔗 Leggi l’articolo originaleFirst Activation of Diaz Point Lighthouse The Diaz Point Lighthouse will be activated during the International Lighthouse and Lightship Weekend (ILLW) 2026 by members of the RadioActiveGroup Namibia. RadioActiveGroup is a community of passionate Namibian amateur radio operators dedicated to promoting amateur radio and radio sport. The group is not a separate organization from the Namibian Amateur Radio League (NARL). Instead, its mission is…

A Few Words with Spooltenna Founder, Rob Bowser, KO4HUI, on Untangling the Magic of Portable Operating

A Few Words with Spooltenna Founder, Rob Bowser, KO4HUI, on Untangling the Magic of Portable Operating

📌 INFORMATIVA COPYRIGHT — I diritti appartengono al legittimo proprietario. Fonte: onallbands.com — 🔗 Leggi l’articolo originale One of our favorite parts of Dayton Hamvention® is touching base with the innovators whose inspirations add to our enjoyment of the world’s greatest hobby. OnAllBands was excited to spend time with some of these folks this May in Xenia, including Rob Bowser, KO4HUI, founder of Spooltenna. KO4HUI graciously took a few moments to share with us his history in the hobby and…

Glyn Jones, GW0ANA – 29 June 2026

Glyn Jones, GW0ANA – 29 June 2026

📌 INFORMATIVA COPYRIGHT — I diritti appartengono al legittimo proprietario. Fonte: rsgb.org — 🔗 Leggi l’articolo originaleBarry Amateur Radio Society (BARS) was shocked and deeply saddened to learn that it’s long-time Chairman Glyn Jones, became Silent Key on Monday 29 June 2026 aged 88. He became unwell whilst on a cruise around Britain and was transferred to hospital in County Donegal where he sadly passed away. BARS sends its sincere condolences […]

V55LH – Namibia (Diaz Point Lighthouse)

OE2YOTA: Young Hams Unite at YOTA Summer Camp 2026

📌 INFORMATIVA COPYRIGHT — I diritti appartengono al legittimo proprietario. Fonte: hamradioworld.org — 🔗 Leggi l’articolo originaleOE2YOTA will be the official callsign used July 25–31, 2026, during the YOTA (Youngsters On The Air) Summer Camp 2026, hosted by the Österreichischer Versuchssenderverband (OVSV) in Wagrain, Austria. The event will bring together young amateur radio operators from IARU Region 1 member societies, along with guest teams from Regions 2 and 3. Participants will have the opportunity to experience different cultures, build lasting…

Ham Radio Youth Insights: How to Ask for Help in the Amateur Radio Community

Ham Radio Youth Insights: How to Ask for Help in the Amateur Radio Community

📌 INFORMATIVA COPYRIGHT — I diritti appartengono al legittimo proprietario. Fonte: onallbands.com — 🔗 Leggi l’articolo originale I vividly remember my CW instructor telling my class the story of his first contact—describing how nervous he was and the mistakes he made. What I didn’t realize as he was telling this story, or actually until I started teaching the same classes, was the value in him telling us about his struggles with that first contact. After starting to teach these CW…

Cobra  2000 GTL   Smoking  on  SSB  (literally)

Cobra 2000 GTL Smoking on SSB (literally)

📌 INFORMATIVA COPYRIGHT — I diritti appartengono al legittimo proprietario. Fonte: worldwidedx.com — 🔗 Leggi l’articolo originale OKay.. as the title says the radio wants to smoke (it won’t blow a 4 amp fuse) itself when switched into SSB mode, I measured the voltage at the collectors of driver and final, and when I switch the radio to SSB the voltage shunts to ground and the current draw increase, a lot. This is in RX mode, it’s enough to blow…