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
Keeping in touch around the world using amateur radio
Peoria's 25 News reports while video chatting apps like Zoom are rising in popularity, a group of local people are using a slightly older technology to stay in touch
Pedro Carvalho, CT1DBS / CU3HF SK
There are some OM’s who stand out in many fields simultaneously and become examples to be followed
IARUMS April newsletter now available
The latest IARU-R1 Monitoring System newsletter reports almost all of the IARU-R1 coordinators reported intruders predominantly in the amateur radio 20m and 40m bands
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
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