Separate SATERN Nets Now Operational
The Salvation Army Team Emergency Radio Network (SATERN) launched a new SATERN International SSB Net on June 2 on 14.325 MHz. Net sessions will take place Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays at 11 AM Central Daylight Time, in cooperation with the Hurricane Watch Net (HWN), which has used 14.325 MHz for many years during its own activations. Just down the band, another net sporting the same SATERN ...
IARU Attends ITU Wireless Power Transmission Sessions
The International Amateur Radio Union (IARU) represented the Amateur Service at a recent International Telecommunication Union (ITU) recent virtual meeting on the topic of wireless power transmission (WPT), attended by some 350 delegates. ITU Working Party 1A Working Group WG1A2 was of most relevance to IARU, covering the topic of WPT. The focus is on WPT’s impact on the radio spectrum. IARU co...
History of the Hexbeam Antennas
Antennas/HexBeam
The original HEXBEAM was developed by Mike Traffic, N1HXA, in the early nineties. It is true that an M over W configured yagi antenna that resembled a butterfly was earlier tried successfully. But the advanced electrical design, the characteristic nesting concept and central terminal post that enable the multi band functionality along with the basic hardware design were all developed by Mike Traffie.
Area amateur radio operators to join Field Day
Ohio's licensed amateur radio operators will participate in the group’s annual Field Day on June 26-27
Sachin Jogia to join Ofcom as Chief Technology Officer
Ofcom has appointed Sachin Jogia from Amazon as its new Chief Technology Officer
D-STAR added to the ICQPODCAST Digital Bridge
The ICQPODCAST is pleased to announce that we have just added D-Star to the ICQPODCAST Digital Bridge
Kyrgyzstan radio hams get 5 MHz band
Radio amateur in Kyrgyz Republic can now use the WRC-15 allocation at 5 MHz (60m) with 100 watts output
Solar storms more likely at solar cycle peaks
The 'New Scientist' magazine reports that researchers at the University of Reading in the UK have been investigating the extremes of space weather
Ofcom clarify regional locator
I have made an enquiry with Ofcom in relation to the letter 'Z' being used for Shetland in contest call signs as it has been done traditionally in the past. I also asked wither it could be used for personal or club use
CHESS will not have an amateur payload
Two CHESS CubeSats had been planned to carry amateur radio linear transponders, however, it was announced on June 10 there will not be any amateur payload on the satellites
International Space Station to be in Cross-Band Repeater Mode for Field Day
Barrow Amateur Radio Emergency Service Club - Home
Bares was formed in 2007 to provide fellowship between amateurs and interested parties.
How to Ground an Antenna: aerial earthing
Technical Reference/Grounding
The antenna ground or earth system can be key to its operation whilst also being a key safety feature. This article is about grounding systems for antennas, covering different aspects of grounds made for antenna safety, or expressly for lightning or just to improve antenna performance, being ground an antenna component.
Bopping through the wild blue, Amateur Radio Field Day makes a connection
The Kennebunk-based New England Radio Discussion Society facilitated a talk between Sea Road School students and an International Space Station in January
Lost Cosmonaut Recordings - The Judica Cordiglia Brothers
Throughout the Space Race, amateur radio operators from all over the world attempted to eavesdrop on American and Soviet missions, creating their own equipment out of second-hand radios, used pipes, and even chicken wire. In contrast, official government equipment cost millions of dollars in construction and maintenance alone
Ofcom release information about VDSL interference complaints
A recent Freedom of Information request to Ofcom sought to find out information about Ofcom's handling of complaints of interference in particular that caused by the VDSL system used by internet providers like Openreach
Radio hams get ready for Field Day event
Broadcaster WBIW reports radio amateurs will be participating in Field Day weekend on June 26-27
K6K to celebrate Kamehameha Day June 11
Hawaii's Tribune-Herald reports radio amateurs will be operating special event station K6K on June 11 to celebrate Kamehameha Day
Dominica: Regulator holds consultation on new amateur radio rules
The National Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (NTRC) is issuing a call for Amateur Radio Operators to participate in the consultation on the draft Amateur Radio Guidelines and Standards in Dominica
Iceland holds ham radio exam
The PTA examination for an amateur license took place in the IRA's meeting room in Skeljanes on June 5, there were five candidates
30 Years of Independence Award
The Slovenian Amateur Radio Union will celebrate the country's 30 years of Independence by issuing a special award. It will be eligible to all amateur radio enthusiasts all over the World
RS0ISS Will Transmit Slow-Scan TV Images from the ISS on June 9 – 10
43 Elements Yagi Antenna for 23cm band
Antennas/23cm
An interesting presetnation full of usefull tricks to correctly design and build 23 cm Yagi using simple tools. The basic design of the antenna presented in this document is taken from the original DL6WU Yagi Design published in 1982
Canadian researchers concern about overcrowded orbits
A new report by two Canadian researchers is highlighting the growing hazard of space debris
Ofcom's Online Nation 2021 reveals a year lived online
UK adults spent more time online on desktop, smartphones or tablets in 2020 than comparable European countries according to Ofcom’s annual study into the nation’s online habits
3000km Sporadic-E opening on 144 MHz from the Azores to Germany on 3rd June 2021
John EI7GL on his Blogspot at ei7gl.blogspot.com reports that there was a remarkable opening on the 3rd of June from the Azores in the North Atlantic to Europe when CU1AA, CU1AL and CU3EQ worked paths in excess of 3,000kms into Germany
YASME Foundation supporting grants
The Board of Directors of the Yasme Foundation is pleased to announce that it has made the following grants at its May 26, 2021, board meeting
ARISS contact with school in Bombala, NSW, Australia
An ARISS educational school contact is planned for Shane Kimbrough KE5HOD with students at St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School, Bombala, NSW, Australia
ARDC grant will support HAMNET expansion in Europe
Amateur Radio Digital Communications (ARDC) has awarded a grant to support European expansion of HAMNET, a high-speed digital network that interconnects automated amateur radio stations using links in the 13-, 6-, and 3-centimeter bands, the Deutscher Amateur Radio Club (DARC) reports. This marks the first international grant from ARDC since it began awarding grants in 2019
RS0ISS will transmit slow-scan TV images from the ISS today
Russian cosmonauts on the International Space Station (ISS) plan to transmit slow-scan TV (SSTV) images on 145.800 MHz FM June 9 and 10
Pikes Peak FM Association Inc.
The Pikes Peak FM Association is a nonprofit, amateur radio VHF/UHF group which operates and maintains VHF and UHF communications facilities serving the Colorado Springs and Pikes Peak region.
Electronic Ionosonde to Monitor the Ionosphere
Propagation/Observatories
This document illustrates the processes carried out for the construction of an ionospheric sensor or ionosonde, from a universal software radio peripheral (USRP), and its programming using GNU-Radio and MATLAB.
Update on Community Radio Fund Panel
Ofcom has today announced changes to its Terms of Reference for the Community Radio Fund Panel
Sunrise solar eclipse
Dawn doesn't break like this every day
Top 10 things to know about air ambulance charities
The UK's air ambulance charities are recognised as leaders in pre-hospital care, setting the standard of excellence across the world
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