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
Strictly Ham
Shopping and Services/Regional/Australia
Strictly Ham has a large retail presence in Australia and welcomes inquiries from New Zealand, the Pacific and Asia. Strictly Ham offers a comprehensive range of high quality Amateur, CB and Marine products, based in Victoria Australia
Mini Satellite-Antenna Rotator Mk1
Technical Reference/Antenna Rotator
This project is a portable device used to automatically point a directional antenna towards an orbiting satellite. It takes all the effort out of little kids holding the antenna and figuring out where to point it. It allows students to talk through Amateur Radio satellites or download weather satellite images.
Tenth YOTA postponed to 2021
The 10th edition of the Youngsters on the Air (YOTA) Summer Camp, to be hosted by the Croatian Amateur Radio Association (HRS) between 8th and 15th August has been cancelled and postponed to 2021
Results of the SARL Electronic Voting
The Electronic Voting for the four financial motions was completed at 23:59 CAT on Wednesday 6th May 2020
South Africa appoints new Assistant RAE Manager
SARL (South African Radio League) reports plans to hold the paper-based Radio Amateur Exam on June 27 are still going ahead and a new Assistant RAE Manager has been appointed
Coronavirus: The rise and rise of Amateur Radio during lockdown
Bournemouth's The Breaker reports the Radio Society of Great Britain (RSGB) have experienced a threefold increase of people wanting to sit licensing exams since the government rules on lockdown
AMSAT-EA English language newsletter available
Spain's AMSAT organisation AMSAT-EA has released the English language version of their May newsletter
Amateur Satellite Workshop on YouTube May 27
IARU Region 2 will be holding a Satellites for Beginners Workshop at 2300 GMT on Wednesday, May 27, and you can participate via YouTube
QSO Today Amateur Radio Podcast - Rick Dubbs - WW9JD
Rick Dubbs, WW9JD, spent four years at sea in US nuclear submarines, retired as a teacher of junior high school kids, flies drones professionally as a part of his small business, and now has time for his ham radio projects
World Amateur Radio Day Certificates
World Amateur Radio Day Award Certificates are now ready for download for those who successfully contacted a RAC official station as described below
Get Your Foundation Licence FAQ!
The CORONA virus outbreak, country-wide lockdown and the RSGB's introduction of ‘Remote Exam Invigilation’ seems to have sparked a lot of interest in the UK's Foundation Licence
West Texas Amateur Radio Association
As a ham radio club we get involved with contest, emergency response and services (CERT, RACE, ARES & etc), volunteering to organizations that needs our help (Community, Boys Scouts, Senior Citizens, & etc.), promoting and educating individuals of amateur radio operations (ARRL, FCC, Obtaining Licenses, Local Government, & etc), meeting new and interesting people around the world and beyond through many sources (VHF, UHF, HF, Computers, CW, D-Star, RTTY, & etc.), amateur radio is a great social skill, there is no age limit on who can get involved, and much more.
Indian special event
Members of the Indian Institute of Hams, Bangalore Club (IIH) [VU2IIH], will be active as AT2GOK until July 26th, providing assistance in fighting COVID-19
Contest University news
Go to the Contest University Web site to register for the free CTU online via Zoom webinar bridge
Belarus Special Event
Look for the following special event stations from Belarus to be active between May 1-10th, to celebrate 75th anniversary of the Victory in the Great Patriotic War (June 22, 1941 - May 9, 1945)
Hack-a-Sat call for participation
I've put out the call for participation for the Hack-a-Sat competition in the past, and would like to bring you all up to date on the developments and opportunities that have developed since
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