POTA Safety: Planning for a Safe and Successful Ham Radio Activation
Heading out for a Parks on the Air® activation is one of the most enjoyable parts of amateur radio....
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Low-Impact QRP: Pairing the G106 and Just OK Mini at Bennett Place State Historic Site
by Thomas (K4SWL) On Tuesday, March 24, 2026, my wife and I drove into Durham, North Carolina with a...
Amateur Radio Newsline Report 2529 for Friday, April 17th, 2026
– HY-GAIN, CUSHCRAFT RETURN TO MARKET AFTER MFJ’S SALE – HAWAII’S RACES HAMS ACTIVATE FOR THIRD “KONA LOW” STORM...
The RSGB has published a question bank for Full level examinations
At its 2024 meeting, the RSGB Examination Standards Committee agreed, with Ofcom approval, to publish the Full level examination...
The RSGB has announced two new youth team volunteers
The RSGB is delighted to announce two new volunteer youth team roles as it continues to grow and strengthen...
4 Hours, 7 Contacts: When POTA Doesn’t Go as Planned (Kochi Castle, Japan)
by Mark (JJ5GVY/KB2PIZ) My wife had a 5-hour meeting in Kochi, Japan. I was fully supportive! I had 5...
Balloon Launch with Amateur Payload set for April 18th
Edge of Space Sciences (EOSS) and Intro2Space will launch a balloon with an APRS payload on April 18th. The...
Measuring Antenna Performance Using WSPR
Editor’s Note: This article originally appeared in the September/October 2025 edition of “The Canadian Amateur” magazine and is being...
TinyGawant in Tough Conditions: A Hard-Fought but Fun POTA Activation!
by Thomas (K4SWL) Yesterday afternoon (April 15, 2026), after wrapping up a few appointments in town, I decided to...
ITU Corporation Acquires Cushcraft, Hy-gain from MFJ
The Linton News is reporting that ITU Corporation has acquired the Cushcraft and Hy-gain brands from MFJ Enterprises. ITU...
A Surprise in the Mail
It’s been crazy around here in WB3GCK-land lately, so I’ve had very little time for ham radio. However, a...
Three Types of VHF SOTA Contacts
When I talk about doing VHF SOTA activations, people often wonder about what kind of contacts to expect. VHF...
Youth Ham Radio Insights: The Role of Social Media in Amateur Radio
Social media has proven to be a rather controversial topic in the amateur radio community, particularly among older generations....
Amateur Radio HF Demonstration Highlights Emergency Communication on National Fire Service Day in Goa
On the occasion of National Fire Service Day observed on 14 April, a live demonstration of high-frequency (HF) amateur...
You Mean There’s More to Digital Modes than Making Contacts on FT8?
Over the past few years, FT8 has become very popular. How popular? To the point that if I ask...
JW/KK6IK: A QRP Mini DXPedition to the High Arctic Svalbard, Norway (78°12′ N 15°37′ E)
By Scott Nacey, (JW/KK6IK) I just returned from an unforgettable mini DXpedition to Svalbard — the northernmost inhabited town...
E1725: (REPLAY) Amazon Big Spring Sale! Let’s See What We Can Find Today!
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Turning Dreams of a DXpedition into Reality—The of Story HQ9UM
Several months ago, I received an email through a regional DX group in Colorado from Ted, N7VZ. He, along...
LHS Episode #612: The Weekender CXXXVIII
It’s time for The Weekender! This is our departure into the world of hedonism, random topic excursions, whimsy and...
W4MY
Episode 536 – Marty Young – W4MY Marty Young, W4MY, is a lifelong amateur radio operator whose 50-year journey...
My First Pebble HF Activation: One Watt, iPhone-Powered POTA!
by Thomas (K4SWL) On Tuesday, March 17, 2026, my daughter Geneva (K4TLI) and I made our way to Zebulon...
PODCAST: This Week in Amateur Radio #1415
PODCAST: This Week in Amateur Radio Edition #1415 – Full Version (With repeater ID breaks every 10 minutes) Release...
Ham College 138
Ham College episode 138 is now available for download. Technician Exam Questions Part 25 T9A – Antennas: vertical and...
Technician Class – Buena Vista, CO
Ham Radio License Class Buena Vista, Colorado The Technician license is your gateway to the worldwide fun and excitement...
ROC-HAM Radio Network Celebrates 11th Annual World Amateur Radio Day 2026
The following is a message from ROC-HAM Radio Network: Join us on April 18th for the 11th annual WORLD...