Happy 95th birthday to the SARL on Wednesday, May 20
SARL News reports the SARL celebrates its 95th anniversary on Wednesday, May 20, 2020. ZS95SARL will be on the air on Wednesday, May 20 to celebrate the 95th birthday
QSO Today Amateur Radio Podcast - Jim Andrews, KH6HTV
Jim Andrews, KH6HTV, has spent a life in amateur radio and technology, and is known for his contributions to amateur radio television and now amateur digital television
AmateurLogic 143: N5BOC Hotspot, Huskylens, Squelch Tapping
Ray Novak, N9JA joins us for the latest information on the Icom IC-705. Tommy demonstrates his favorite new hotspot, the N5BOC Duplex Multiple Mode Digital Voice Modem
Update on Ofcom’s auction plans and consultation on technical model
Ofcom has today published a consultation on one aspect of the technical modelling in its statement on the award of spectrum in the 700 MHz and 3.6-3.8 GHz bands
Radio Society of Kenya special event
Members of the Radio Society of Kenya (RSK) are proud to share in the activity with their special event callsign 5Z4STAYHOME in recognition of the extraordinary circumstances the current Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has wrought globally!
Invitation to apply for community radio licences in Northampton
Ofcom is today inviting applications for FM community radio services in Northampton
EM100/EO100 Ukraine special event
Look for EO100A, EM100ALK and EM100LK from Sumy, Ukraine, special memorial stations to celebrate the 100th birthday anniversary of "Marshal Kozhedub"
Special callsign II2EMCA to commemorate Emilio Caimi
The special station 'II2EMCA' will be active – cw only (HF / WARC) from 01.07.2020 until the end of the year-to commemorate Emilio Caimi (Milan 1876–1963), the famous key maker
ITU WRC-19 Final Acts
The Final Acts of ITU WRC-19 are available to all for download with no registration or log-in!
Ham radio antennas proposed at East Vancouver home
http://www.southgatearc.org/news/2020/may/ham-radio-antennas-proposed-at-east-vancouver-home.htm
VDSL interference
The RSGB report that in many areas of the UK, all of the HF amateur bands up to and including 20m are being blighted by interference from VDSL (Very high-speed Digital Subscriber Line)
Announcing: 2020 Inductees, CQ Amateur Radio Hall of Fame
The CQ Amateur Radio Hall of Fame has seven new members for 2020, CQ magazine announced today. This brings to 333 the total number of members inducted since the hall's establishment in 2001
ARRL Audio News - May 15, 2020
ARRL Audio News - May 15, 2020
Schemes and programmes for radio amateurs
No matter who you are, beginner or professional, you cannot do without help. For such purposes, and created websites. Website, which aims to help in some areas-engineering. There is a lot of useful diagrams and ideas for improving your summer house, the House or garage. The site has a large number of schemas, programs, online
Tino Funkshop
Shopping and Services/Antenna Parts
German antenna parts dealer, provides antenna element holders, element clamps for yagi antennas, junction boxes, aluminium plates and rods. Offers also Rope tensioners, plugs and adapters and any additional part you need when you want to make your own antenna.
French special event
Members of the French Radio Club APRA62 (F4KLR) will be active as TM18JUIN during the following dates in May (23-24th, 30-31st) and June (6-7th, 13-14th, 18-21st, 27th)
Sable Island DXpedition (October 17-26th)
Randy, N0TG, reports: Hmmm..... Coronavirus Stay At Home and bored---looking for something to do? Check out our Sable Island Dxpedition Web site
Announcing: 2020 Inductees, CQ Contest Hall of Fame
CQ magazine today announced the induction of three new members to the CQ Contest Hall of Fame, which honors those contesters who not only excel in personal performance but who also "give back" to the hobby in outstanding ways. CQ Contesting Editor David Siddall, K3ZJ, conducted a virtual induction ceremony at the conclusion of the daylong 2020 Contest University webinar
Radio amateurs take part in RAF celebrations
The Dorset Echo reports radio amateurs participated in an annual RAF (Royal Air Force) celebration amid the coronavirus lockdown restrictions
Zoom satellite talk now on YouTube
A video of the talk on amateur radio satellites, EME, Meteor scatter and the International Space Station by Robin Moseley G1MHU given via Zoom on Wednesday, May 13 is now available on YouTube
New Facebook group to promote 40 MHz and 60 MHz activity
There has been an upsurge of interest of late in the the low VHF spectrum around 40 MHz and 60 MHz as radio amateurs in some countries have gained access to the experimental 8-metre and 5-metre bands
HuskySat-1 designated HuskySat-OSCAR 107 (HO-107)
On November 2, 2019, the HuskySat-1 CubeSat launched on the Cygnus NG-12 mission from Wallops Island, Virginia, USA
60 metres moves closer in VK
The VK radio regulator, the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) have produced an options paper on amateur use of the 60 metre (5 MHz) band
A New On the Air Podcast Now Available
The latest episode of the On the Air podcast (Episode 5) focuses on the various types of modulation and tips on go kits. The On the Air podcast is a monthly companion to On the Air magazine, ARRL's magazine for beginner-to-intermediate ham radio operators. Click here to listen online, or use the podcast app in our iOS or Android device.
Amateur Radio Gearing Up for Predicted “Above Average” Atlantic Hurricane Season
Extended-range forecasts for the 2020 Atlantic Basin hurricane season anticipate above-normal activity, although a low-pressure system now off the coast of Florida could get a jump on things and develop into a subtropical depression or storm this weekend. The Atlantic hurricane season doesn’t start until June 1 and extends until November 30. The National Hurricane Center (NHC) 2020 outlook call...
ARRL Announces New Life 70+ Membership
The ARRL Board of Directors recently voted to create a special Life Membership opportunity for individuals who are at least 70 years old. Starting on June 1, the Life 70+ Membership will be available to individuals who have turned 70 and have a combined 25 years of paid annual ARRL membership. Life 70+ Members receive all benefits of an annual membership, including their choice of print magazine...
HuskySat-1 (HO-107) Transponder is Open
“ARRL at Home Hamvention” Weekend of Specials Set
For the first time in its 68-year history, Dayton Hamvention® will not take place, due to concerns about the coronavirus outbreak. ARRL understands that many members will miss going to Hamvention, which is always an occasion to catch up with friends, explore new products, and connect with ARRL via our Expo in the exhibit area. While we can’t be together in Dayton in 2020, ARRL has put together ...
Planning Your ARRL Field Day 2020 Operation
For most of us, ARRL Field Day 2020 is going to look quite different than it did in past years. Considering the impact of social distancing due to the pandemic, many radio clubs and large groups will not gather in their usual Field Day locations this year. Whether you are a seasoned veteran or a Field Day first-timer, there are many questions about how to participate in amateur radio’s largest ...
The SouthEastern Repeater Association, Inc. (SERA)
Welcome to the official Home Page of SouthEastern Repeater Association Inc. SERA is the largest Amatuer Radio Coordination organization in the United States. SERA represents Kentucky, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, Tennessee, West Virginia and Georgia
Alaska Snipers Net
The Alaska Snipers Net was started back in the mid to late 1960's. It started out just as a group of people meeting to chat each evening.
November 5 Sierra Tango Hotel
This is a website to reach other ham operators through out the world.
Soundcard Levels for Digital Modes
Operating Modes/Digital Modes
This article aims to help promote the proper configuration for having a clean signal on the waterfall to avoid interference to other users and also to vastly increase the effectiveness of your signal.
Broadband networks stand firm during pandemic
Average UK broadband speeds largely held up during the coronavirus lockdown despite rising demand, Ofcom’s latest research shows
The Great Geomagnetic Storm of May 1921
99 years ago this week, the biggest solar storm of the 20th century struck Earth
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