AM transmitter sites sold for logistics
Since 2000 nearly 400 AM radio stations have ceased operations in USA. Transport Topics says the transmitter sites are now valuable real estate for the logistics industry
Virginia Radio Amateur will Commemorate 1906 Fessenden Christmas Eve Broadcast
As he has done each December for the past few years, Brian Justin, WA1ZMS, of Forest, Virginia, will transmit a program on 486 kHz, under authority of his FCC Part 5 Experimental License WI2XLQ to commemorate the accomplishments of wireless pioneer Reginald Fessenden. The Canadian-born inventor, experimenter, and entrepreneur has been credited as the inventor of radiotelephony. He claimed to ha...
Registration Is Open for Online Ham Radio University on January 9
ARRL Headquarters Announces Holiday Closures
ARRL Headquarters will close at noon EST (1700 UTC) on December 24, and will be closed all day on December 25 and January 1. We wish everyone a happy holiday and new year!
Rolla Regional Amateur Radio Society
The RRARS, an American Radio Relay League (ARRL) affiliated club, is established in the Rolla, Missouri area for the purpose of maintaining in our communities a pool of experienced amateur radio operators
Grupo Juizforano de CW
The CWJF Group began in the 80's with the ideas of an excellent telegrafist, our dear friend Julio (PY4AG) who with customary cordiality taught those interested in practice of morse code.
EA2CCG historias de radioaficion
The ZS6BKW Multiband HF Antenna
Antennas/ZS6BKW
This is the antenna for you guys who want to get on HF effectively, and haven’t too much space or cash to throw around. Actually, it’s a design from ZS6BKW (aka G0GSF), similar to the G5RV, but it actually resonates on five bands, (well 6, actually) and doesn’t rely on a tuner (ATU) to make it work.
ApacheLabs Andromeda
Elettra - The Miracle Ship Award
The "Elettra - The Miracle Ship" is an international amateur radio award organized by A.R.I. Fidenza, an Italian Radio Club
Sweden: PTS News
Sweden's national amateur radio society the SSA reports on the latest news from the Post and Telecom Agency (PTS)
CTU Propagation Summit 2021
Tim, K3LR, posted the following this past week [edited]: Contest University will host a "Propagation Summit" on January 23, 2021. All times are USA EST
Ofcom amends regulations for short range radar equipment
Ofcom has confirmed its decision to amend regulations regarding the use of 24 GHz short range radar (SRR) equipment in vehicles.
Austria receives 60m and 630m Christmas present
Claus, OE6CLD, the HF Manager of the Austrian National Amateur Radio Society, OeVSV, informs us that the Austrian regulator, BMVIT, has granted access to the 60m and 630m bands for all CEPT Class 1 licensees
FCC Posts Email Address Reminder On ULS Landing Page
The FCC is encouraging users of the Universal Licensing Service (ULS) to have an email address on file with the FCC. “Applicants are strongly encouraged to provide an email address on their license application(s), which will trigger the electronic issuance of an official copy of their license(s) to the email provided upon application grant. Per the timing specified in Rulemaking FCC 20-126, the ...
Bob Fontana, AK3Y, Wins the December 2020 QST Cover Plaque Award
RI Swap and Sell Net
A place where amateur's can swap and sell item's. of a non commercial nature. Most of the listings are from the Rhode Island Area. Bulletins and VE sessions, and Club meetings are also posted.
WsprDaemon
Software/Weak Signal
WsprDaemon is a robust application for Linux systems that decodes Weak Signal Propagation Reporter (WSPR) signals, operates with networked KiwiSDRs, Includes baseband audio input option, provides a reliable reporting function to the wsprnet.org database
DX Ultra-Marathon
Dear fellow DXers -- Like in the previous update, we are delighted to say that the Ultra-Marathon continues to attract an almost incredible interest.
Radio hams honor local legend with car parade
TV broadcaster WHEC reports a parade of people within the local amateur radio scene offered a salute to a longtime friend Irv Goodman AF2K on Sunday morning, December 20
QSO Today with Michelle Thompson - W5NYV on Amateur Satellites
Michelle Thompson, W5NYV, is a third generation amateur, beginning her ham radio journey in elementary school
Review of the 700 MHz clearance programme
The 700 MHz band had been used for digital terrestrial television and wireless microphones in the entertainment industry. The programme involved clearing the band so these airwaves can be used for mobile broadband from 2021
Steve Molo, KI4KWR, named CQ Awards Editor
Steve Molo, KI4KWR, of Madison, Alabama, has been named CQ magazine Awards Editor, CQ Editor Rich Moseson, W2VU announced today
All new car radios to have digital terrestrial radio
From today, people purchasing new passenger vehicles across Europe will be able to benefit from the advantages of digital radio – greater choice, clearer audio and enhanced data services.
ISS Slow Scan TV event 145.800 MHz FM
An ARISS Slow Scan TV (SSTV) event is scheduled from the International Space Station (ISS) for December 24-31
SAQ Alexanderson Alternator Christmas Eve Transmission Cancelled
There will be no Christmas Eve transmission from SAQ, the Alexanderson Alternator transmitting station in Sweden. The Grimeton World Heritage Foundation and Alexander GVV Friends Association cited “prevailing circumstances in our society” for the event cancellation. “We find it sad to have to make this decision, but see it as a necessary measure to protect everyone involved,” the announcement c...
Tom Sly, WB8LCD, Appointed as Ohio Section Manager
Tom Sly, WB8LCD, of Kent, has been appointed as the Ohio Section Manager, effective January 1, 2021. Sly will assume the seat that incumbent Section Manager Scott Yonally, N8SY, is vacating to become Great Lakes Division Vice Director, after serving as Ohio Section Manager since 2014. Sly was appointed by ARRL Radiosport and Field Services Manager Bart Jahnke, W9JJ, after consulting with Great L...
Nathaniel Frissell, W2NAF, Awarded National Science Foundation CAREER Grant
Nathaniel Frissell, W2NAF, an assistant professor of physics and electrical engineering at Scranton University, has won a highly competitive National Science Foundation (NSF) CAREER grant. The $616,054 award will fund a 5-year initiative that integrates original ionospheric research into undergraduate course curricula and undergraduate and graduate research projects at the university. NSF CAREE...
Rock River Radio Club
K3 Soft Panel
Software/Radio Control
A small application for controlling the Elecraft K3
Top Amateur Radio Websites - Issue 2034
FT8 and splatter and the ugliness of ALC, A Sneaky Look at the Yaesu FTdx101D Transceiver, 70cm Slim Jim antenna, A 3.5MHz Receiver for SSB and CW, PSK: How to Assure a Clean Signal, Learn Morse Code by GW6ITJ, Transforming the Elecraft K3 into a SDR with K3, AUDIO590 - Audio Setup for TS-590, BPQ32 the AX25 Networking Package for Windows, Maidenhead square Calculator
ICQPodcast - Get on the Air to Care at Christmas
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
FCC starts crackdown on pirate radio landlords
The Federal Communications Commission’s Enforcement Bureau has begun targeting property owners and managers that tolerate pirate broadcasting on their properties.
"Christmas Star" Conjunction
Jupiter and Saturn are about to have their finest conjunction in hundreds of years.
Radio hams make satellite tree decorations
Richmond News reports amateur radio enthusiasts have put their own spin on Christmas – after decorating one of the trees in the Gulf of Georgia Cannery
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