Ofcom release totals for licences issued since April 6, 2020
Ofcom have released figures for the number of amateur radio licences issued since the RSGB introduced remotely invigilated online exams on April 6, 2020
ARISS contact scheduled for students in France
This will be a telebidge contact via amateur radio between astronaut Thomas Pesquet KG5FYG onboard the International Space Station and students at the Lycee Pierre Paul Riquet, St Orens De Gameville, France and CSUT University Space Center of Toulouse, Toulouse, France
Ofcom: Additional clarification of call sign policy
In response to a Freedom of information request Ofcom have issued further clarification about their call sign policy
University students operate portable
Students who are members of Norway's Academic Amateur Radio Club decided to do some portable operating as their shack was out of action due to a roof repair
Latest issue of RadCom Basics now available
The September issue of RadCom Basics is now available online for RSGB members
Caithness radio hams in the press
The Caithness Amateur Radio Society got some good publicity for the hobby by telling the local press about the Field Day station they'd run
RSGB National Radio Centre needs extra volunteers
The RSGB National Radio Centre (NRC) welcomes thousands of people through its doors each month. In August 2021 alone, nearly 14,500 came to find out more about amateur radio
GW4LFO Highfields Amateur Radio Club
Ham Radio Club in Wales UK
CT1END Carlos
DX information , logs , QSL Managers, QSL Service , BPDX - Portuguese DX Bulletin
Optimizing Harmonic Attenuation Stubs
Antennas/Feed Lines/Coax Stubs
Optimizing the Performance of Harmonic Attenuation Stubs
Special Event 75th Anniversary NCDXC
Northern California DX Club will celebrate its 75th year. W6TI we can be found operating on HF bands SSB, CW and FT8
Iranian news
The Alborz DX group (EP2C) was founded in 2015 with the help of the 3 most active Iranian ham radio operators (EP2LMA, EP2LSH, EP2MIR)
Solar Cycle 25 numbers for Sept. 2021
Sept 2021 is winding down and here is a preview of the Solar Numbers we can expect this Friday. The Solar Flux for Sept looks to be 86.5 Measured and 88 adjusted for 1 AU. This is the secondest highest readings of the new Solar Cycle topped only by the dramatic run-up last November
Ofcom's Diversity in Broadcasting report 2021: Broadcasters facing diverse talent drain
More people are leaving the TV and radio industries than joining, Ofcom has found, with broadcasters facing a worrying loss of diverse talent
WIA welcomes new Club Coordinator
I am pleased to announce the appointment of Angelo, VK2NWT, to the position of WIA Club Coordinator. We look forward to working with Angelo to support our affiliated clubs in a constructive and meaningful manner
New England Parks On The Air event set for mid-October
The inaugural Autumn New England Parks On The Air (NE POTA) event will take place on Saturday, October 16, 0000 – 2359 UTC, the K1USN Radio Club has announced
Iceland: Lack of interest forces online course postponement
At a meeting on September 28, the Board of Iceland's IRA agreed to postpone the advertised online amateur radio course which was to have started on October 4
Norway defers replacement of paper-based ham radio exams
Norgwegian Communications Authority Nkom has announced that radio amateurs will have to continue doing paper exams for a while longer and the questions in the exam will be increased to 60
Los Angeles hams upgrade emergency communications capabilities
To provide effective emergency communications, amateur radio operators need to find and eliminate sources of radio frequency interference (RFI) that could hinder their operations
Georgia Gets a New Section Manager; Re-Elected SMs Begin New Terms on October 1
Jim Millsap, K9APD, will become the ARRL Georgia Section Manager (SM) on Friday, October 1. Millsap, of Acworth, was the only candidate who applied by the June 4 nomination deadline. Millsap has been an ARRL Emergency Coordinator and District Emergency Coordinator. He also served as the ARRL Southeastern Division Vice Director from 2012 to 2014. Outgoing SM David Benoist, AG4ZR, of Senoia, deci...
Coax Stubs for 20m and 40m
Antennas/Feed Lines/Coax Stubs
When operating contest in a multi transceiver environment interferences between the 40m and 20m are guaranteed. An easy and inexpensive way to reduce interferences is to add coax stub filters
The latest edition is out now!
The latest episode of our amateur radio podcast - Southgate Vibes - is out NOW!
Ferrite and common-mode choke
Technical Reference/Components/Toroids
Finding the the best ferrite material for a common-mode choke. How to create efficient ferrite cores and how to measure them
WSJT-X 2.5.0 New version available!
WSJT-X 2.5.0 has been officially released and introduces an enhanced Q65 decoder, a new digital protocol designed for minimal two-way QSOs over especially difficult propagation paths.
5 MHz propagation study award
Four logs received for the 5 MHz SARL Worked All ZS Award met the criteria to be considered for the propagation study
Belgian special event
Special callsign OT5IDPD will be on the in observance of the 'International Day of Disabled Persons' (IDPD) between November 3rd and December 3rd
2022 SARL Contest Manual
The SARL Contest Working Group invites Clubs and individuals to submit ideas for new contests or propose changes to the current contests and General Rules for the 2022 SARL Contest Manual
Homebrew wattmeter pays homage to sturdy original
If there's one instrument that hams and other radio enthusiasts covet, it's the venerable Bird 43 Thruline wattmeter. The useful RF tool has barely changed in the nearly 70 years since it was first introduced, and they’re built like a tank
Radio hams provided emergency comms during wildfire
The LAist reports volunteer radio operators are a lifesaver during emergencies in the San Bernardino National Forest
Mountain View Amateur Radio Association MVARA
An emergency service provided to the city of Mountain View, California and the surrounding communities in time of need.
How to Blow Up Your Balun
Antennas/Baluns
In this article, author examine stresses placed on common-mode chokes (aka baluns) as hams use/abuse them, examine the efficiency of simple dipole multi- band antennas and their feed systems. Stressing a Balun.
Top Amateur Radio Websites - Issue 2137
Antenna Switch, Groundplane Antennas at Various Heights , QRP HF Loop Antenna, Homebrew 1 Watt 2.4 GHz Power Amplifier, 9 Element Yagi for 144 MHz, Slim Jim Antenna Calculator by M0NWK, Longmont Amateur Radio Club Website, 7 Element QUAGI for Satelitte Operations
New IRTS Committee members
Following a committee meeting held on Saturday 18th, we are pleased to announce the appointment of three new members to the Irish Radio Transmitters Society (IRTS) Committee
ICQPodcast - New Open GD77 Firmware review
In this episode, Martin Butler (M1MRB) is joined by Chris Howard (M0TCH), Martin Rothwell (M0SGL), Leslie Butterfield (G0CIB), Frank Howell (K4FMH), and Bill Barnes (WC3B) to discuss the latest Amateur / Ham Radio news. Colin (M6BOY) rounds up the news in brief and in the episode, we feature New Open GD77 Firmware review by Ed Durrant (DD5LP)
HF Band Plan review
Over the past 18 month a proposal for an IARU HF Digital Mode reorganization has been undertaken by representatives of all three IARU Regions
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