WSJT-X 2.4.0 Introduces New Digital Protocol Q65
WSJT-X version 2.4.0 has introduced a new digital protocol called Q65, which is designed for “minimal two-way QSOs over especially difficult propagation paths,” the Quick Start Guide says. “On paths with Doppler spread more than a few hertz, the weak-signal performance of Q65 is the best among all WSJT-X modes. Q65 is particularly effective for tropospheric scatter, ionospheric scatter, and EME ...
FCC to Require Email Address on Applications Starting on June 29, 2021
Effective on June 29, 2021, amateur radio licensees and candidates must provide the FCC with an email address on all applications. If no email address is included, the FCC may dismiss the application as “defective.” On September 16, the FCC adopted a Report and Order (R&O) in WT Docket 19-212 on “Completing the Transition to Electronic Filing, Licenses and Authorizations, and Correspondence in ...
W1OP - A Home for Radio
The Providence Radio Association Incorporated, one of the oldest radio associations in the world.
Six Meter Antennas Reviewed
Antennas/6M
In this article the author describes his personal experience on some antennas for 50 MHz he tested on the field, the six meter Dipole, Vertical, Moxon, a 3 element Yagi and an Omniangle antenna.
Radio Emma Toc schedule
A look at - the 'Numbers Stations' past and present, a recent interview with Jeff White from WRMI, news of a revived publication from The Indian DX Club International, Tony Hancock's 'The Radio Ham', and hellos to listeners
Solar Flares and Radio Communications
Al Williams WD5GNR writes on Hackaday about the effect of solar flares on radio communications and electronic devices
Ham-Com event is closing
Another annual amateur radio show has announced it is closing for good
Pella Amateur Radio Club APRS balloon spans globe 3 times
KNIA-KRLS reports the Pella Amateur Radio Club’s 144.39 MHz APRS balloon project, callsign WB0URW-8, has completed 3 trips around the globe and is still flying
Petrinja Earthquake
IARU Region 1 reports an earthquake on December 29 at 12:19 UTC has caused severe damage in Petrinja in Croatia
New WSJT mode Q65
WSJT-X 2.4.0 will introduce Q65, a digital protocol designed for minimal two-way QSOs over especially difficult propagation paths
Which power supply do I use for my ham radio?
In this video, Ria Jairam N2RJ talks about power supplies, both linear and switching and the different types available
US radio hams to be charged $35 fee
The FCC is to impose a $35 fee on amateur radio licenses which used to be free
New Zealand Adds Wireless Power Transfer (WPT) as Unlicensed Systems
Finland Radio Amateurs Seek Replacement Spectrum for 1240 – 1300 MHz
ARRL Member Designs New Ham Radio License Plate for Kentucky
A ham radio license plate designed by ARRL member Matt Makaveli, KY4GPD, of Georgetown, Kentucky, has received the approval of the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC). His design was one of four options, which included retaining the current license plate design. The ham radio community in the Bluegrass State picked Makaveli’s design with a 41% plurality. “It just hasn’t sunk in,” Makaveli to...
FCC Reduces Proposed Amateur Radio Application Fee to $35
The FCC has agreed with ARRL and other commenters that its proposed $50 fee for certain amateur radio applications was “too high to account for the minimal staff involvement in these applications.” In a Report and Order (R&O), released on December 29, the FCC scaled back to $35 the fee for a new license application, a special temporary authority (STA) request, a rule waiver request, a license r...
W2SZ Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
The Amateur Radio Club of Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Clark Masts
Manufacturers/Towers and Accessories
Based on the Isle of Wight UK, Clark Masts are manufacturers and suppliers of a wide variety of pneumatic telescopic mast systems that have been designed for military and civilian use.
NASA Television to air departure of Northrop Grumman’s Cygnus from Space Station
Northrop Grumman’s uncrewed Cygnus spacecraft is scheduled to depart the International Space Station on Wednesday, Jan. 6, more than three months after delivering nearly 8,000 pounds of supplies, scientific investigations, commercial products, hardware, and other cargo to the orbiting outpost
Slovenian special event
Members of the Radio Club 'Slovenj Gradec' are now active as S521PMC to promote the WW PMC (Peace Messenger Cities) Contest and IAPMC (The International Association of Peace Messenger Cities of the United Nations) organization until January 3rd, 2021
Announcement Arinst SDR Dreamkit V1D
A small video about the project that part of our team is currently working on. Software support for most popular platforms for SDR receivers
OH8X Node Active
As part of the Yasme Foundation (yasme.org) project to provide additional Reverse Beacon Network (reversebeacon.net) nodes in underserved areas, equipment has been provided to a team in northern Finland
Video of dual-band Eggbeater Antenna talk
The South Dublin Radio Club have shared the talk Joe EI6EG gave them about the construction of a 2m - 70cm Dual Band "Eggbeater" Antenna
ARRL Staffers to be On the Air from W1AW for Straight Key Night
Members of the ARRL Headquarters staff will put W1AW on the air for Straight Key Night (SKN). Set some time aside on New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day to take part in this annual ARRL tradition. SKN begins at 0000 UTC on January 1, 2021 (New Year’s Eve in US time zones) and wraps up at 2359 UTC. Not a contest, SKN is dedicated to celebrating amateur radio’s Morse code heritage. Bring out the bra...
Texas’ Biggest Ham Radio Show — Ham-Com — is Closing
After 41 years, Ham-Com has decided to close its doors due to the difficulties caused by the COVID-19 pandemic and the rising costs of putting on a show. “The decision was not made lightly, but the safety and wellness of our volunteers, vendors, clubs, presenters, and attendees is our paramount concern,” Ham-Com President Bill Nelson, AB5QZ, said in an announcement on the Ham-Com website. Ham-Co...
The ARRL RTTY Roundup is on January 2 – 3
AMSAT CW Activity Day 2021 Takes Place On New Year’s Day (UTC)
AMSAT has announced that its CW Activity Day 2021 will take place all day on Friday, January 1, 2021, starting at 0000 UTC (New Year’s Eve in North American time zones). Operate CW through any amateur radio satellite. Straight keys and semi-automatic keys (bugs) are encouraged. No logs are necessary, but AMSAT asks participants to post brief activity reports on the AMSAT bulletin board (AMSAT m...
Remote mast control Project
Antennas/Towers
Remote mast control using a Clark SCAM Pump up mast
Noctilucent clouds are missing
Something strange is happening 50 miles above Antarctica. Or rather, not happening
Madeira Island operation
Operators Georg DD8ZX and Klaus DJ9KM will once again be active as CT9/DD8ZX and CT9/DJ9KM from Madeira Island (AF-014) between February 27th and March 6th (depending on the Covid-19 situation)
Switzerland special event
To celebrate the 40th anniversary of the International Police Association Radio Club (IPARC) of Switzerland, look for special event station HB40POLICE to be active between January 1st and December 31st, 2021
ARRL RTTY Roundup
Just a reminder that the 'ARRL RTTY Roundup' takes place between 1800z, January 2nd and 2400z, January 3rd
49th Original QRP Contest
The contest promotes creative or unconventional QRP, like home brewing or just doing it without your usual 'luxurious' QRO equipment
How Claude Shannon invented the future
More than 70 years ago, in a single groundbreaking paper, Claude Shannon laid the foundation for the entire communication infrastructure underlying the modern information age
December YOTA Month Participants Hoping to Top Last Year's Contact Total
The December Youth/Youngsters on the Air (YOTA) Month (#DYM20) activity has already exceeded its goal of making 100,000 contacts, but promoters aren’t stopping there. With just a few more days left, DYM is encouraging a last-minute push to break last year’s world contact record of nearly 129,000. "Now we want to encourage all the YOTA stations and their operators to contact youngsters worldwide a...
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