Can mobile networks connect first responders in remote areas?
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has published an article that looks at the challanges of providing communications in remote areas
Ofcom stops issuing short Full Calls
Since the middle of 2018 those passing the RSGB exam for the Full licence have been able to apply for short call signs such as M5xx, this has provided a major incentive to upgrade to Full
ARRL Seeks a New Chief Executive Officer
ARRL is seeking an experienced radio amateur to be Chief Executive Officer (CEO) at its headquarters in Newington, Connecticut. The CEO is the top compensated employee in ARRL’s management structure and oversees all operations in collaboration with the President and the Board of Directors, in accordance with ARRL’s Articles of Association, Bylaws, and Board policies. The successful candidate wi...
All about Lightning protection
Thierry LOMBRY, ON4SKY, gives advice to amateurs about lightning protection of an hamshack, including pictures and links.
BFRR
The Belarussian Federation of Radioamateurs and Radiosportsmen (BFRR), the member society of International Amateur Radio Union (IARU). HQ is based in Minsk city, Belarus
ASVARO
Association of Silicon Valley Amateur Radio Organizations.
ASVARO is a California non-profit public benefit educational corporation (501(c)(3)) dedicated to supporting amateur radio for education and public service. Located in the Silicon Valley of California
LY4A Daily Dx News
LY4A contest station ,hamradio ,contesting,DX News,DX Info.
SJVARA
A small amateur radio club located in northern Maine along the Saint John River.
HamBuilder
Shopping and Services/Kits and Components
Amateur radio kits dealer, online shop for ham radio transceiver kits.
John Moyle Memorial Field Day 2020
This is Denis Johnstone VK4AE contest manager for Australia's John Moyle Memorial Field Day 2020 with a reminder that the contest will be held from 0100 UTC on Saturday 21st March to UTC 0059 Sunday 22nd March 2020
WIA Annual Conference 2020
There is no fear of this conference being cancelled due to corona virus! Even though we did have 130 cruise ships stop in Hobart over the 2019/20 season!. The WIA Annual Conference 2020 is only two months away and is shaping up to be one to remember
Book now for the SARL Symposium
The SARL Unlocking Amateur Radio Technology Symposium, will be held at the Wanderers conference centre in Illovo, Johannesburg on 3 April starting with registration at 13:00 and the symposium at 14:00. The event will be followed by a cocktail finger supper at 18:30
SolderSmoke Podcast available
Bill Meara M0HBR / N2CQR has released another Soldersmoke podcast and asks listeners to let him know how you listen to it
Software-Defined Everything
Lead software developer Kate Temkin and radio amateur Michael Ossmann AD0NR gave a presentation at the Hackaday Superconference in November
MacDoppler Version 2.33 released
Dog Park Software is pleased to announce that MacDoppler Version 2.33 has been released
How Much Do You Really Know About Communications Electronics?
In Electronic Design, Lou Frenzel W5LEF says good way for electronic enginneers to start learning about communications electronics is to get an amateur radio license
ISWL callsigns for March 2020
The following International Short Wave League (ISWL) club callsigns will be used throughout the month of March 2020
Distracted Driving Regulations in Canada update
In light of the recent decision by the Ontario Ministry of Transportation to make permanent the exemption for handheld two-way radios for commercial drivers and Amateur Radio operators, we have reviewed the regulations in Canada and, to the best of our knowledge, the exemptions in all other provinces and territories are “permanent” (i.e., with no defined end date)
AMSAT Cites Need for Adequate Spectrum in Opposing Deletion of 3.4 GHz Band
FCC Turns Down Amateur Licensee’s Appeal
In a Memorandum Opinion and Order (MO&O) released on February 20, the FCC turned down an appeal by William F. Crowell, W6WBJ, of Diamond Springs, California, of an Administrative Law Judge’s (ALJ) dismissal of Crowell’s amateur radio license renewal application. Chief ALJ Richard L. Sippel, ruled in 2018 that Crowell “failed to prosecute his application by refusing to attend a hearing scheduled...
Partially Submerged NEMO-1 WSPR Buoy Retrieved by Fishing Boat
The NEMO-1 WSPR buy buoy launched by AMSAT-Argentina (AMSAT-LU) on January 30 was retrieved 12 days later by a fishing vessel. The buoy transmitted WSPR on 14.095.6 MHz and APRS on VHF FM using the call sign LU7AA. The captain of the tuna vessel Juan Pablo II considered that the buoy was partially submerged, decided to retrieve it, and informed AMSAT-LU. The NEMO-1 traveled another 8 days aboard...
Coronavirus Fears Postpone Another DXpedition
Interruption to Internet Access at ARRL Headquarters Scheduled for March 4
As part of ARRL Headquarters’ transition to new internet service providers, an interruption of internet access at ARRL Headquarters is set for Wednesday, March 4, starting at 2300 UTC. The interruption will last no longer than 4 hours. During the work period, these services will be unavailable: - Logbook of The World (LoTW)
- Online DXCC
- International Grid Chase Archive
- National Parks on the Air Arch...
G3GQC - Mansfield Amateur Radio Society
The Mansfield Amateur Radio Society brings together people interested in Amateur Radio
K3WWA Wattsburg Wireless Association
Ham Radio serving the community of Greene Twp & Erie, Pa. and surrounding areas
Twin City FM Club
Largest general-purpose ham radio club in Twin Cities. Three repeaters, fully equipped two position HF club station, contesting, field day, and more.
Custom pigtail cable with Anderson PowerPole connector
Technical Reference/Coax Cables and Connectors
In this post, we describe how to make a pigtail cable to connect the Kenwood TH-F6A triband HT to a 12Vdc power source via an Anderson PowerPole connector.
INDEXA News
Valerie Hotzfeld, NV9L, reports the following:
Clicking on the link below will permit you to download the Winter 2020 issue of the newsletter of the International DX Association
Evidence of past and current electoral support ahead of elections taking place in May 2020
Ofcom has published up-to-date evidence of past and current electoral support ahead of various elections taking place in England and Wales on 7 May 2020
5 Tips on Etiquette and Good Manners on the FM Ham Radio Satellites
The DX Engineering blog On All Bands recently published an article entitled "5 Tips on Etiquette and Good Manners on the FM Ham Radio Satellites" by Sean Kutzko, KX9X
Bouvet Island DXpedition update
Rebel team update. We are on track with 3Y0I Bouvet project. Still missing some budget but we are getting closer and closer. Second attempt will take place in December 2020
New syllabus: Exam pass rate figures released
The minutes of the RSGB Examinations and Syllabus Review Group (ESRG) meeting held at the Barnes Hotel, Cardington, on February 1, 2020, are now available to download
It’s Never Too Late to Upgrade
IARU Region 3 Youngsters on the Air (YOTA) Camp Set for this Fall in Thailand
St. Kitts-Nevis-Anguilla Amateur Radio Society Reports Continued “Smart Meter” RFI
The St. Kitts-Nevis-Anguilla Amateur Radio Society (SKNAARS) reports continued interference to St. Kitts radio amateurs from so-called power company “smart meters.” SKNAARS, an IARU member-society, took its complaint to the national telecommunications regulator last year, and the regulator issued a cease-and-desist order last October 7. SKNAARS said this week that Saint Kitts amateur radio opera...
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