ICQ Podcast - Joy of VHF and above
In this episode, Martin (M1MRB) is joined by Chris Howard (M0TCH), Martin Rothwell (M0SGL), Ed Durrant (DD5LP), 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 this episode’s features is the Joy of VHF and Above with Tim Kirby (GW4VXE) followed by your listener feedback
Oscar and the Ham with Jean Shepherd K2ORS
Jean Shepherd, K2ORS, introduces PBS audiences to the world of amateur radio satellite communication back in 1975
'Build-a-thons' at the Next QSO Today Virtual Ham Expo
The March 13-14, 2021 QSO Today Virtual Ham Expo will offer an exciting “buildathon” of four (4) live virtual kit building workshops
Get ready for 10 meters - cheap and effective
Tom (WA9TDD) and Quin (K8QS) explain how to get ready for 10-meter amateur radio operation, including propagation, equipment, antennas, and modes. When 10 is hot, it's hot
Online Yagi Antenna Calculator
Antennas/Antenna Calculators
HF Beam Calculator for Amateur Radio and CB Communications
Top Amateur Radio Websites - Issue 2106
RX Loop Antenna for 80 and 160 Meters, TinyCAD, ZenitPCB, Home Brew paddles, LogiSim - Logic Circuit Simulator, KiCad EDA, DesignSpark - RS Online, S50CLX Live DX Cluster, JD1BMH online log, Volda Communication
Swains Island DXpedition news
Make a virtue of necessity..... Almost a year ago we were fully equipped and packed. Ready to go to Swains. The unfortunate COVID pandemic caused this plan to be postponed
Ham Radio's SuitSat returns in short horror film
SuitSat loses its innocence in a new video short sci-fi thriller Decommissioned
QSO Today with Patrick Stoddard WD9EWK
Patrick Stoddard, WD9EWK, is best known for his satelite QSOs using portable gear from grid squares all over the World. He documents and captures many of his contacts and the equipment that he uses on his website and YouTube Channel
KlaTrack
Software/Satellite tracking
A simple program that shows when target spacecraft would be above the horizon.
International Milk Tart Day
The first SARL 40 m Club Grid Square sprint for 2021 takes place from 12:00 to 13:00 UTC (14:00 to 15: CAT) on Saturday 27 February, which is also International Milk Tart Day
A new form of space weather: Earth Wind
There's a new form of space weather--and it comes from our own planet. Electrified "Earth wind" is streaming through space, much like the solar wind but different
ARRL Audio News - February 12, 2021
ARRL Audio News - February 12, 2021
ARRL Headquarters will be Closed on Monday, February 15, for Presidents Day.
ARRL Headquarters will be Closed on Monday, February 15, for Presidents Day. There will be no W1AW bulletin or code practice transmissions on that day. Headquarters will re-open on Tuesday, February 16, at 8:30 AM.
Lightweight 144 MHz Yagi antenna
Antennas/2M
A Lightweight 2m Yagi for SOTA. The boom is 20mm PVC electrical conduit and the elements are 2.4mm aluminium TIG welding rod. The antenna is carried as a single length of conduit with the elements stowed inside the boom, sealing them in with a bung. The driven element is connected directly to 50 Ohm coax with a BN-43-202 balun core to decouple the coax shield.
Fancy some authentic cold war radio gear?
Fancy some authentic cold war radio gear? Comes with some unique accessories! We are pleased to be offering a unique private collection of part restored V Bomber cockpits, along with many additional individual items from the collection
German Special Event
Look for special event stations DR100JL and DQ100JL to be active from Dessau-Rosslau City between March 1st and May 31st, to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Junkers Luft-verkehrs Aviation AG and Air Traffic
Digital Modes with WSJT-X
Dan Maloney KC1DJT writes on Hackaday about the WSJT-X software suite which supports the popular amateur radio digital mode FT8
World Radio Day 2021 on BBC World Service
To mark World Radio Day on Saturday 13 February 2021, the BBC World Service has some special content to be broadcast over the weekend
RSGB's 'Get on the air to care' construction competition winners
The RSGB's Get on the air to care construction competition was for projects made during the Autumn 2020 lockdown, the Christmas and New Year holiday period or the early 2021 lockdown
ARRL reject additional VEC's
ARRL has told the FCC that no additional Volunteer Examiner Coordinators (VEC) are needed to oversee the administration of amateur radio exams by Volunteer Examiners (VEs)
Ofcom fines KTV £50,000 for serious broadcasting breaches
Ofcom has today imposed fines totalling £50,000 on Khalsa Television Limited (KTV) for serious breaches of our broadcasting rules
WIA considering ACMA consultation response
WIA Director and Secretary Peter Clee VK8ZZ reports on the ACMA amateur radio licence consulation
Special ham radio callsigns to celebrate Greek Revolution
In 2021, Greece is celebrating the bicentennial of the 1821 Greek Revolution after a period of 400 years of occupation by the Ottoman Turks
ARRL Plans Weekend of Specials for Hams Missing Orlando HamCation® 2021
This weekend, February 13-14, was supposed to be the ARRL National Convention at Orlando HamCation. While members will have to wait until next year for our National Convention, ARRL will be hosting a special “At Home Expo” this weekend. Enjoy a special video from ARRL President Rick Roderick, K5UR; ARRL staff, and the HamCation committee. Look for limited offers including membership premiums, l...
USB to Yaesu CAT interface
Technical Reference/Sound Card Radio Interfacing
This page contains draft of USB CAT interface for Yaesu 8x7 (817, 847, 897). Tested with FT857 by OK1USW.
ARRL to FCC: Additional Volunteer Examiner Coordinators Not Needed
ARRL to Extend Field Day Rule Waivers from 2020, Add Class D and E Power Limit
The COVID-19 pandemic-modified ARRL Field Day rules from 2020 will continue this June with the addition of a power limit imposed on Class D (Home Stations) and Class E (Home Stations-Emergency Power) participants. The news from the ARRL Board’s Programs and Services Committee comes as many clubs and groups are starting preparations for Field Day in earnest. Field Day 2021 will take place June 2...
A “Perfect Coronal Mass Ejection” Could Be a Nightmare
Club Gets Double Duty from Minnesota QSO Party 2021 Operation
Article: Ham Radio Forms a Planet-Sized Space Weather Sensor Network
Sonoma County Radio Amateurs - SCRA
The sonoma county radio amateurs invite you to attend our next monthly meeting or check into the tuesday night scra net on the 146.985 repeater at 7 pm.
QRP Portable Rig for 80-40 meters
Technical Reference/QRP Projects
A home made portable QRP transceiver designed to work on 40 or 80 meters SSB band.
France: Annual amateur Radio statistics
France's National Frequency Agency the ANFR has released the amateur radio statistics for 2020
Early bird discount tickets for March QSO Today Virtual Ham Expo!!
The next QSO Today Expo is approaching fast, taking place on March 13-14, 2021
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