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ARRL Audio News October 30, 2026
ARRL Audio News October 30, 2026
Top Amateur Radio Websites - Issue 2643
This week, we’ve pulled together a few items that touch on some perennial topics for the active amateur. There's a solid primer on antenna fundamentals, something that always bears revisiting, especially when troubleshooting a new portable setup or optimizing a home station. We also look at a couple of interesting software solutions, one for weak signal modes that runs right in your browser, and another that aims to be an all-in-one station control. For those operating in urban environments, we’ve included a piece on low-band receiving antennas, which can make a significant difference in pulling out those faint signals. And for the emergency communications folks, there's a detailed look at ARES/NIMS integration. Finally, a real-time satellite tracker rounds out the selection, useful for anyone chasing LEO birds.
SimpleMorse: Learn Morse Code with the Koch Method
The SimpleMorse platform provides a free, browser-based Morse code learning system, structured around the Koch method across 35 progressive lessons. It introduces characters one at a time, requiring 90% accuracy ... - Listed in Operating Modes/Morse code/Learning Morse Code
Charles County Amateur Radio Club
Chronicles the activities and technical discussions of the Charles County Amateur Radio Club (K3SMD), detailing various club events and member projects. It covers topics such as Field Day recaps, POTA ... - Listed in Ham Radio/Clubs/North America/USA/Maryland
Dot & Dash
Dot & Dash is a macOS application designed for learning and practicing Morse code. It offers interactive lessons, message composition, and real-time… - Listed in Software/Morse Code Training
K1PRC Patriot Radio Club
The Patriot Radio Club, an international online amateur radio club, offers ARRL-VEC accredited testing services, making it a prominent resource for those seeking to earn or upgrade their amateur radio ... - Listed in Ham Radio/Clubs
WB4IUY's Random Blog
WB4IUY's Random Blog offers insights into amateur radio equipment restoration, construction, and repair, active since 1999. - Listed in Shopping and Services/Radio Equipment Repair
Thunderstorm Effects on Sporadic E Propagation
This paper discusses the potential effects of thunderstorms on ionospheric sporadic E radio propagation on very high frequencies. It addresses the skepticism within the ham community regarding this correlation due ... - Listed in Propagation/Resources
Cert Practice Test
Offers free, unofficial practice tests for Technician, General, and Extra Class amateur radio licenses, including explanations and exam simulations. - Listed in Ham Radio/Exams/Exam Practice
Mac TCI DX Cluster
Mac TCI DX Cluster is a free macOS application by GW3JVB, integrating DX cluster spots, TCI radio tuning, and RUMlogNG logbook context. It supports… - Listed in Software/Macintosh/DX Cluster Clients
WebSDR Receiver in Tbilisi, Georgia
This WebSDR receiver situated in Odlisi, Kakheti, Georgia, locator LN21PX. The receiver is operated by Admin 4L5EE and provides access to several amateur radio bands. Users can tune across the ... - Listed in Internet and Radio/WebSDR
Top Amateur Radio Websites - Issue 2642
This week, we’ve pulled together a few items that touch on practical antenna builds and some of the perennial challenges in our hobby. There’s a good look at VHF/UHF Yagi construction, specifically the isolated element method, which can be quite useful for those looking to roll their own directional arrays for local work or satellite passes. We also have a portable 6-meter quad design that might just be the ticket for your next Field Day or VHF contest outing. For the HF crowd, there's a neat take on a 2-band Zeppelin dipole, something that comes up often when space is tight. And, because RFI is always lurking, we’ve included a solid guide on ferrites and baluns, along with a technical deep dive into balun theory and testing. Finally, a handy APRS network visualizer rounds out the selection, offering a different perspective on real-time tracking.
ARRL Audio News October 23, 2026
ARRL Audio News October 23, 2026
ZeusSDR: Station Console for HPSDR Radios
ZeusSDR is a software defined radio station console designed for Hermes-Lite 2 and ANAN-class radios. It operates on Windows, macOS, and Linux, offering a WebGL-native console with Zeus-grade DSP and ... - Listed in Software/Software Defined Radio
9X5KM Rwanda 2026
F8FUA will be active as 9X5KM from Rwanda from 31 October to 11 November 2026. Activity is planned on 160m, 80m, 40m, 30m, 20m, 15m and 10m on HF. QSL via F8FUA (direct or bureau); LoTW; 3GS and SAE; direct requests must include a self-addressed envelope (SAE). (31 Oct — 11 Nov 2026 UTC)
E51MWA North Cook Islands 2026
E51MWA is currently active from North Cook Islands from 21 October to 16 November 2026. Activity is planned on 160m, 80m, 40m, 30m, 20m, 15m and 10m on HF. QSL via M0URX; LoTW. (21 Oct — 16 Nov 2026 UTC)
OnAir Free SDR Receiver
OnAir is a free Software Defined Radio (SDR) receiver application compatible with macOS, Windows, and Linux operating systems. It supports a wide array of digital and analog modes, including digital ... - Listed in Software/Software Defined Radio
SDRMM
SDR-- is a free and open-source software-defined radio application for macOS, Windows, and Linux, designed for patching together radio components. It allows users to connect a receiver to channels, and ... - Listed in Software/Software Defined Radio
FT-857 CAT Control Windows Program for Yaesu FT-857/D
FT-857 CAT Control is a free Windows program designed to control the Yaesu FT-857 and FT-857D transceivers via CAT. It provides a display mirroring the radio's, mouse-controlled tuning, and one-click ... - Listed in Software/Radio Control
Build a 9 dB, 70cm Collinear Antenna from Coax
Instructions for building a 9 dB gain, 70cm collinear antenna from RG58/U coax, suitable for UHF amateur radio operations. - Listed in Antennas/70cm
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