Nicki Pointer, NHS - supporting 'Get on the air to care' and IND
The RSGB have shared a video clip they were given on May 12, 2020, by the NHS as part of the 'Get on the Air to Care' #GOTA2C campaign
ARISS to Attempt Second Test of New Multipoint Telebridge Contact System
Amateur Radio on the International Space Station (ARISS) is hoping to refine its new “multipoint telebridge” system for handling scheduled ham radio contacts between International Space Station crew members and schools or organizations on Earth. On May 15 at 1510 UTC, it will conduct the second test of its new protocol in a contact with students in South Africa. The pandemic eliminated all conv...
New WSJT-X Beta Version Offers Significant FT4 and FT8 Upgrades
A new beta version of the WSJT-X software suite has been released that includes the first updates to the popular FT8 and FT4 protocols since last fall. Co-Developer Joe Taylor, K1JT, said the “candidate release” WSJT-X version 2.2.0-rcl represents significant program upgrades to FT8, FT4, and other protocols. The beta version will be valid for a month. “This candidate release is your first chanc...
ARRL Seeks Clarification of Amended Amateur Service RF Safety Rules
ARRL has filed a Petition for Clarification addressing two issues arising from amended FCC RF safety rules that go into effect on June 1 for the Amateur Service and other FCC-regulated services. Licensees will have 2 years to determine if an RF safety evaluation is now required under the new rules and to perform an evaluation and implement any needed mitigation measures. Current rules already r...
K2DBKs Ham Radio Blog
Miscellaneous ham radio stuff from K2DBK
Digital Mode General Operating Tips
Operating Modes/Digital Modes
Start by getting your audio levels sorted out, Start by getting your audio levels sorted out, Start by getting your audio levels sorted out, Filters and other Rig Settings
RumLog 4.7 now available
New version for the popular free amateur radio logbook for MacOS by DL2RUM
SOS Radio Week
Throughout May, the SOS Radio Week draws attention to the valuable work of the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) and the National Coastwatch Institution (NCI)
AM40LAR - 40th anniversary of ham radio programme
AM40LAR celebrates the 40th anniversary of a radio programme dedicated to amateur radio braodcast by RNE Radio 4
The GB0GIG team is having a great time on air!
GB0GIG continues on air until the 28th May, celebrating the work of the National Health Service / Gwasanaeth Iechyd Gwladol in Wales, plus supporting the RSGB 'Get On The Air To Care' campaign. We thank all health workers for their hard work and dedication during the Covid-19 pandemic and at all times!
Socially distanced in-person Ham Radio exam sessions
The ARRL reports in-person amateur radio exam sessions have been held in the USA and Norway
50 MHz interference problems in Switzerland
The Swiss national amateur radio society USKA asks amateurs to take the time to identify and document obvious sources of interference and to report this to OFCOM
Japan: Spreading the appeal of amateur radio
Yoshinori Takao JG1KTC, Chair of the Japan Amateur Radio League (JARL), has called on radio amateurs to help promote and spread the appeal of amateur radio
Sweden to hold portable amateur radio contest on May 17
Sweden's HF (SSB/CW) portable contest for both single-operator and multi-operator amateur radio stations takes place this Sunday, May 17 from 0700-1100 GMT
Register now for Free Foundation Online Training course
The next free amateur radio Foundation Online training course run by volunteers from Essex Ham starts on Sunday, May 17
May 12 is Amateur Radio Day in Puerto Rico
Puerto Rico Governor Wanda Vazquez has declared May 12 Amateur Radio Day in Puerto Rico. Vazquez took special note of amateur radio’s role in the aftermath of hurricanes Irma and Maria in 2017, pointing out hams’ ability to help various agencies responding to the emergency and the general public after all telecommunications on the island went down. She also noted that in January, hams promptly ...
Amateur Radio Gains Significant Boost in UK by Connecting People During Lockdown
Two New Chinese Ham Satellites Expected to Launch in September
Two new Chinese amateur radio satellites are expected to launch on September 15. CAS-7A and CAS-7C follow in the wake of numerous amateur radio satellites put into space by CAMSAT. CAS-7A, a 27 kilogram microsat, will carry several transponders, including a 15-meter-to-10-meter (H/t) linear transponder, and a 2-meter-to-70-centimeter (H/u) linear transponder. CAS-7A also will include a V/u (2 m...
W9DUP Dupage Amateur Radio Club
Serving Chicagoland for over 50 years
Hands Free - Radcom Labs
Manufacturers/Accessories
The SAFE SPEAK HF3 is the third generation of a unique Hands-Free microphone system for two-way radio communications. The HF3 can be used with almost any radio transceiver and is ideal for permanent installation in a vehicle or temporary use during emergencies or special events.
IPARC activity from Germany
To celebrate the 70th anniversary of the International Police Association (IPA), German radio amateurs of the IPARC (IPA-Radio-Club) will be active as DL70IPA with the main activity between August 2nd and 6th, November 7th (CW) and 8th (SSB) (IPARC-Contest 2020) and various weekends
Rebel DX Group DXpedition update
Unfortunately, our plans regarding activating Banaba Island and Tuvalu has been affected by the current COVID-19 situation - just like in case of many other DXpeditions around the world. We're forced to postpone the DXpedition, but it's not cancelled
VE2DX CI-V hubs and AUX1 Breakout Boxes available again
Ok, 3D printer back online and plenty of parts came in so the CT-17Bs (Icom CI-V hubs) and IAB1 (Icom Breakout Boxes) are available for shipment again this week
77 5G and other masts torched
Business Insider report that a conspiracy theory that baselessly links 5G technology with the coronavirus has led to a series of arson attacks on cell phone towers in the UK
Additional information on the new 40 MHz beacon in Ireland
In a previous news item, we were able to announce that the new 8-metre beacon in Ireland is now on air. We now have more details about its operation
RSGB online amateur radio exam figures released
On Monday, May 11, it was reported that 216 candidates had taken the remotely-invigilated online amateur radio Foundation exam since April 10, of those 201 (93%) passed
Upcoming amateur radio talks on Zoom
Denby Dale Amateur Radio Society's series of online presentations using Zoom continues on Wednesday, May 13, with an Introduction to amateur satellites, meteor scatter, EME and ISS by Robin Moseley G1MHU
ARISS to attempt second test of new Multipoint Telebridge Contact via Amateur Radio
Amateur Radio on the International Space Station (ARISS) is announcing a second test of its new distance-learning ARISS radio contacts with astronauts
New Beta of FT4 and FT8 software WSJT
Joe Taylor K1JT reports the new beta version of the popular FT4 and FT8 software, WSJT-X version 2.2.0, is a significant program upgrade offering many new features
Socially Distanced In-Person Exam Sessions Held in US and Norway
With some states starting to relax restrictions on events and activities, the Grant County, Oregon, Amateur Radio Emergency Service (ARES®) held an in-person exam session on April 26 in the town of John Day that adhered to social distancing recommendations. Exam organizers held the gathering to within Oregon’s 10-person limit for gatherings, keeping everyone 6 feet apart and requiring all parti...
Amateurfunkgruppe des Computer Clubs Media 2000
The amateur radio group of the Computer Club Media 2000 want to present not only the beautiful hobby amateur radio but show also what a multi-faceted hobby it is, supporting in repairs of radios, developing their own circuits and the conversion of radio equipment. German group
PBG Station Brunei
Perumahan Beribi Gadong 146.265MHz Blog from Brunei
Collins KWM-2 Modification
Technical Reference/Radio Mods
Modifying the Collins KWM-2 for Serious CW Operation, Make this old SSB workhorse perform like it should on CW.
WSJT-X 2.2.0-rc1
WSJT-X 2.2.0-rc1 is a beta-quality release candidate for a program
upgrade that provides a number of new features and capabilities.
WIA Annual Conference 2021
Whilst on postponements and revised dates we can now announce the dates for the WIA Annual Conference in 2021
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