G1MFG FlyDog Kiwi SDR
Internet and Radio/WebSDR
Online receiver powered by Kiwi SDR based in Bedford, UK
6 metre repeater in the Western Cape now permanently on
The Western Cape Repeater Working Group has installed a 6 metre link to the 145,650 MHz repeater at Du Toits Kloof Mountain above Paarl. The site is 1 310 meters above sea-level. The link is now permanently on 51,550 FM simplex
International Lighthouse Weekend
The third full weekend of August has become the regular date for the International Weekend for Lighthouses. Countries all over the world have become involved in lighthouse activations on HF
U.S. postal rates going up
On May 28th, the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) announced that they will increase 'Postal Rates' starting August 29th
Guide to using FT4 on ham radio satellites
AMSAT-SM have published a guide for using the popular digital mode FT4 via the amateur radio satellites using SDR-Console software, a SDR receiver and the Icom IC-705 as transmitter
ICQPodcast - Questions, Answers and Tips
In this episode, Colin Butler (M6BOY) is joined by Leslie Butterfield G0CIB, Edmund Spicer M0MNG and Martin Butler (M1MRB) to discuss the latest Amateur / Ham Radio news. Colin (M6BOY) rounds up the news in brief and in the episode, we feature Questions, Answers and Tips
Surplus syringes used in ham radio tuner
Hackaday reports on the project by Tom Essenpreis KB9ENS which uses a 60ml syringe to make a variable inductor and a variable capacitor for amateur radio use
FCC application charge unlikely to be introduced until 2022
The FCC is planning to charge radio amateurs $35 whenever they apply for a licence, renew or upgrade, there is currently no charge
Bouvet DXpeditions
WOW!!! Earlier in the week who would of thought that we would see "3" (yes three!!) Bouvet DXpeditions being planned for the next three years (2021/2022/2023). However, this all changed by August 12th, with one team canceling their plans for 2023
FCC Application Fees Unlikely to Go into Effect Until 2022
The schedule of FCC amateur radio application fees likely will not go into effect before 2022. FCC staff confirmed during a recent virtual meeting with Volunteer Examiner Coordinators (VECs) that the agency is still working on the necessary changes to the Universal Licensing System (ULS) software and other processes and procedures that must be in place before it starts collecting fees from amat...
Loaded Quarter Wave Antenna Inductance Calculator
Antennas/Antenna Calculators
Here is a formula and calculator for creating a loaded (shortened) quarter wave vertical or balanced dipole. The calculation refers to either a loaded 1/4 wave or a loaded dipole
Icelandic WEB-SDR
The Icelandic Radio Club reports that Ari (TF1A) installed a new web-based Kiwi-SDR receiver, owned and operated by (TF3GZ), and that it has gone online in Iceland, at Bláfjöll Mountain, at an elevation of 690 meters.
The search for Flight MH370
John Willliam VK4JJW has an update on how WSPR, the Weak Signal Propagation Reporting remains a key source of hope in the search for the wreckage of the missing airliner
Strong support for ILLW 2021
Despite the global effect of the Covid pandemic, the ILLW is going ahead next weekend with strong support from the amateur fraternity from 42 countries
Following earthquake in Haiti, radio smateurs asked to keep frequencies clear
In a statement received by ARRL on August 14, 2021, Region 2 of the International Amateur Radio Union (IARU-R2) has requested that radio amateurs in the Americas keep the following frequencies clear to support emergency communications in Haiti following an earthquake this morning: 3750 kHz, 7150 kHz and 14330 kHz
6el LFA Yagi for 50MHz
Antennas/6M/6 meter Yagi Antennas
This six element LFA Yagi for six meters has a 1.5 inch square boom with a 1.5 inch secondary boom beneath the first. This ensures the 7.3 metre long boom will not sag and will not require any guying. This antenna has 12.3 dBi Gain and just over 23dB F/B.
Following Earthquake in Haiti, Radio Amateurs Asked to Keep Frequencies Clear
In a statement received by ARRL on August 14, 2021, Region 2 of the International Amateur Radio Union (IARU-R2) has requested that radio amateurs in the Americas keep the following frequencies clear to support emergency communications in Haiti following an earthquake this morning: 3750 kHz, 7150 kHz and 14330 kHz. The statement came from IARU-R2 Emergency Coordinator (EMCOR) Carlos Alberto Sant...
QRP Ham Radio Kits
Shopping and Services/Kits and Components
QRPhamradiokits is an online shop for custom amateur radio kits including QRP transceiver kits, tuners, cw keyers, VFO DDS, part and components
Top Amateur Radio Websites - Issue 2131
Slot-Cube Antenna for 6 Meters, Midway Electronics, Audio CW Filter , Hermes-Lite SDR Project, 600W LDMOS Power Amplifier, Alinco DR-605 Microphone Cable Repair, Interfacing Yaesu DR-1X Repeater
Living with Secrets
Please join us on Saturday 18 September for a fascinating, international virtual event, Living with Secrets, which will explore the similarities and differences between life for the Bletchley Park Codebreakers, and Los Alamos researchers, during WW2
IARU coordinates two new satellites
The IARU has coordinates frequencies for two new satellites planned for launch soon
HF Digital Contest this afternoon
The aim of the HF Digital Contest is for participants to contact as many radio amateurs in Southern Africa as possible on 20, 40 and 80 metres and from 14:00 to 17:00 UTC (16:00 to 19:00 CAT) this afternoon Sunday 15 August
IARU Region 2 on alert after Haiti earthquake
Jean-Robert Gaillard, HH2JR, president of the Radio Club of Haiti, reports significant structural damage due the Haiti earthquake
ARRL Audio News - August 13, 2021
ARRL Audio News - August 13, 2021
Intrepid-DX Group Takes Itself Out of the Running to Activate Bouvet Island
In a brief statement this week, Intrepid-DX Group President Paul Ewing, N6PSE, said his team is pulling out of the race to activate Bouvet Island and looking elsewhere. “We now find ourselves the number three team in line to go to Bouvet,” the announcement said. “This recent development is not comfortable for us, so we are now re-examining the top 10 most-wanted DXCC entities, with a plan to red...
URS Ukranian Radio Portal
Ukranian radio portal
Repeaters in Ukraine
Map and list of amateur radio Repeaters in Ukraine in Russian
Beverage Receive Antenna
Antennas/Beverage
The Beverage we use is a DX Engineering RPS-1 dual directional 360 foot 109,7 m, oriented due North/South, six feet 1,8 m off the ground. The antenna uses 450 ohm ladder line as the antenna, and 75 ohm RG-6u for the feedline. The antenna runs atop the fence between our property and 5 acres of pasture next door.
Archive 1960 TV report on ham radio in Germany
On December 8, 1960, German TV broadcaster Norddeutscher Rundfunk (NDR) aired an 8 minute report about amateur radio
CEPT looking at electronic amateur radio licence docs
The CEPT WGFM Radio Amateur Forum Group was tasked with scoping out a feasibility study for electronic amateur radio certificates and licence documents
Algerian Radio Amateurs assisting fire response
IARU Region 1 Emergency Communications Co-Ordinator Greg Mossop G0DUB reports on the Amateur Radio response to the forest fires in Algeria
RB DATV contest on 6m, 2m and 70cm August 21-22
A reduced bandwidth Digital Amateur Television (DATV) contest is taking place August 21-22 in the 50, 144 and 430 MHz bands
The QSO Today Virtual Ham Expo now open
The 3rd QSO Today Virtual Ham Expo opened just after 5:00 PM PDT (March 14, 00:05 UTC). We are in a new virtual location, with a new look and feel
Visit with ARRL at the QSO Today Virtual Ham Expo
July Volunteer Monitor Program Report Released
The July 2021 activity report of the Volunteer Monitor (VM) Program has been released. This program is a joint initiative between ARRL and the FCC to enhance compliance in the Amateur Radio Service. - Technician-class licensees in Spring Valley, Smith River, and Nipomo, California; Oneonta, New York; Idaho Falls, Idaho, and Center, Texas, received Advisory Notices concerning FT8 operation on frequ...
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