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
Eight Metre update
IRTS report the EI1KNH beacon is now on 8m using 20W on a vertical monopole. It shares the same site as EI0SIX and EI4RF
ICQPodcast - Restoring Valve/Tube Gear
In this episode, Martin M1MRB is joined by Chris Howard M0TCH, Ed Durrant DD5LP, Frank Howell K4FMH and Bill Barnes WC3B to discuss the latest Amateur / Ham Radio news. Colin M6BOY rounds up the news in brief and this episode’s feature is the Restoring Valve/Tube Gear
New Chinese amateur satellites expected to launch in September
Two new Chinese amateur radio satellites are now expected to launch on September 15, 2020
Huskysat-1 transponder is open
After a week of testing, the transponder on HuskySat-1 is enabled and open for use and testing
Coronavirus: Netherlands to hold amateur radio exams again
VERON reports in-person amateur radio exams will be held again in the Netherlands on June 17 and 24
EA8ATE Sergio
Greetins from Gran Canaria, Canary Island, includes many information and video about digital modes, in spanish
W6JW Santa Clarita Amateur Radio Club
The official web site for the santa clarita amateur radio club.
HADARS
Hull and District Amateur Radio Society
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