Monthly performance of 8J17CALL for October-November, 2020
Please be advised that monthly performance of 8J17CALL, 7-CALL 30th Anniversary Special station for October-November, 2020 (23rd October to 22nd November, 2020) are as follows
AMSAT Ireland EI2SAT
The Radio Amateur Satellite Corporation (as AMSAT is officially known) was first formed in the District of Columbia in 1969. Its goal was to foster Amateur Radio’s participation in space research and communication
Jersey-based GB7JI joins the D-STAR repeater network
The Jersey Amateur Radio Repeater Group has recently set up a new D-STAR repeater based in Jersey, just north of St Helier
New Antenna Physics Book from ARRL!
Written to bridge the gap between basic theory and graduate-level engineering texts, the second edition of Antenna Physics: An Introduction includes new material to help you better understand the complexities of antenna theory.
World-recognized antenna technology authority Robert J. Zavrel, Jr., W7SX, is your guide to grasping a deeper understanding of how antenna systems function. In this book,...
QSY Society Amateur Radio Club
The club is promoting awareness of Henry Hudson's 400th anniversary voyage of discovery, as well as encouraging others to try amateur radio and foster goodwill.
How I Installed a Ham Radio Antenna on my Truck
Operating Modes/Mobile
I wanted to mount an amateur radio antenna on my truck that was more permanent than the magnetic mount on I already had, but I had a few specific design requirements for the project.
2020, the best year ever for EURAO. Thanks everybody!
One month before the end of the year, EURAO's annual financial results promise to be the best to date: income item beats previous records and expenses are half of last period
ICQPodcast - Tiny Spectrum Analyser - Any Good?
In this episode, Martin M1MRB is joined by Leslie Butterfield G0CIB, Dan Romanchik KB6NU and Edmund Spicer M0MNG to discuss the latest Amateur / Ham Radio news. Colin M6BOY rounds up the news in brief and this episode’s features is TinySA is it any good?
Transatlantic tests - 99th anniversary
http://www.southgatearc.org/news/2020/december/transatlantic-tests-99th-anniversary.htm
Ofcom consultation on managing RF spectrum
The UK communications regulator Ofcom is holding a public consultation on their spectrum management strategy for the 2020s
New Zealand publishes new ham radio band plans
New Zealand's amateur radio band plans were updated in November, interestingly there is still an amateur allocation at 26.950 - 27.300 MHz
Old ham radio equipment: ANATEL require request for approval
The deadline established by Brazil's communications regulator ANATEL for the approval of old amateur radio equipment, which previously enjoyed exemption, is running out on Dec 31, 2020
IARU represents the amateur service in more discussions on WPT
IARU Region 1 reports a meeting of ITU-R Study Group 1 and its subordinate working parties was held from November 24 until December 2
ARISS contact with schools in Turkey
An ARISS educational school contact is planned for Victor Glover KI5BKC with students at 4 Turkish schools
QSO Today - Rob Suggs - NN4NT
Rob Suggs, NN4NT, is a space scientist at NASA, specializing in outer space environments that protect our astronauts from the hazards of space including space junk and debris
Australian regulator says NO to 60m
Glenn VK4DU, President of the Radio Amateur Society of Australia advises that national efforts to gain secondary access to the 60m band have been unsuccessful
SA7BOA Andrey
Personal blog devoted to ham radio topics, portable operation, homebrew, antenna and other projects
Soundcard Interfacing
Technical Reference/Sound Card Radio Interfacing
The sudden explosion of new digital modes has taken the Amateur Radio world by storm. New modes such as PSK31 FT8 JT65 FSK441, ISCAT as well as established modes such as RTTY, SSTV, Hellschreiber and others have rocketed in popularity.
In order to use these modes all that is required is a simple computer-to-radio interface which couples the computer soundcard to the radio
Canada’s public broadcaster announces new cuts to Radio Canada International
Officials at CBC/Radio-Canada announced a fresh round of cuts at Radio Canada International (RCI) on Thursday as part of a “major transformation” of the beleaguered international service of Canada’s public broadcaster
REF President reflects on 2020
Jean-Louis Truquet F5DJL, President of French national amateur radio society REF, has shared his thoughts on 2020 in his latest editorial on the REF site
Sweden: SSA cancels Annual Meeting planned for April
As a result of the pandemic the November 24 board meeting of Sweden's national society SSA took the decision to cancel the in-person Annual Meeting at Östersund planned for last weekend of April 2021
Press report on Indian radio ham's award
Newspaper reports radio amateur Jose Jacob VU2JOS has received an award from the DX Clube Sem Fronteiras (DXCSF)
South African radio hams sign MoU with Kenya
The South African Radio League (SARL) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Radio Society of Kenya (RSK) regarding the radio amateur examination
YOTA month in Namibia
On Saturday December 5, Youngsters On The Air (YOTA) month started in Namibia with an introduction to a group of youngsters in Swakopmund
Introducing the MBF-705 desktop holder for the IC-705
The Icom MBF-705 is a really neat desktop holder for the all new IC-705 QRP SDR transceiver
Simple Online QSL Generator
Software/QSL
A funny online application that lets you build your own QSL cards based on templates. You can choose background text aligment and text to be printed on your card.
W2NAP Ham Radio Manuals and More
Radio Equipment/Radio Manuals
Collection of amateur radio transceivers and accessories manuals, and modification database
ARISS contact scheduled for students at Athlone Community College, Athlone, Ireland
Amateur Radio on the International Space Station (ARISS) has received schedule confirmation for an ARISS radio contact with astronauts. ARISS is the group that puts together special amateur radio contacts between students around the globe and crew members with ham radio licenses on the International Space Station (ISS)
Belgium: Ham radio operator certificate in bank card format
Belgium's communications regulator the BIPT has announced an amateur radio operator certificate in bank debit card format will soon be sent to all radio amateurs
WIA responds to ACMA statement
The WIA has issued a reply to the comments concerning respect and courtesy made by the communication regulator ACMA
‘Get on the air to care’ campaign wins international award
We’re delighted that this year’s Amateur Radio Newsline’s International Newsmaker of the Year Award has been presented to the ‘Get on the Air to Care’ project operated jointly by the Radio Society of Great Britain and the UK's National Health Service
ARRL Audio News - December 4, 2020
ARRL Audio News - December 4, 2020
Simple Onlne QSL Generator
Software/QSL
A funny online application that lets you build your own QSL cards based on templates. You can choose background text aligment and text to be printed on your card.
Yaesu FTDX-10 Video
One of the very first video about the Yaesu FTDX-10 HF/50 MHz transceiver with comparison with FTDX-101 and FT991
Ofcom publishes list of applications for small-scale DAB multiplexes
Ofcom has published a full list of applications received in the first round of small-scale DAB multiplex licensing
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