Linux Kernel Drops AX.25 and Amateur Radio Subsystem Support

Earlier today Linus Torvalds merged a pull request to remove AX.25 and hamradio subsystem support from the Linux kernel. While the headline sounds ominous, most modern AX.25 implementations occur...

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One-Bag Travel with a Field Radio: My Practical Guide for Flying Light

Many thanks to Brian, K2BRZ, who recently reached out via email with a few questions about doing one-bag travel with a field radio. This is a deep rabbit hole...

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First post-AGM RSGB Board meeting

The new Board met on 18 April 2026 after the AGM and took the following decisions: To co-opt Dr Stewart Bryant, G3YSX onto the Board under Article 37. The...

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Dayton Hamvention® 2026 Offers Forums for Every Ham

Dayton Hamvention 2026 features a wide range of forums to appeal to amateur radio operators of all interests, experience levels, and ages. The Hamvention Forums Committee has assembled a...

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Amateur Radio Newsline Report 2530 for Friday, April 24th, 2026

– BREAKING NEWS: FCC GRANTS FREQUENCIES’ USE FOR SATELLITE SERVICE – STEPPIR ANNOUNCES RETURN TO AMATEUR RADIO MARKET – FREQUENCIES IDENTIFIED FOR EXPANDING 6G ON 2.7 GHz BAND –...

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Icom Teases X-023 Radio to be Revealed at Hamvention 2026

In a reel posted to Facebook, Icom has teased a new radio, the X-023 to be revealed at Hamvention 2026. Dubbed as a “concept mock-up,” the radio appears to...

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E1728: HAM Radio vs GMRS – Who Actually Knows What They’re Doing

This video is a commentary and rebuttal to a video that I found that claims GMRS is better than Ham Radio for disaster preparedness and Emcomm (Emergency Communications) I...

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Hams to Honor Police and Emergency Medical Personnel with Special Event

The following is a message from David (VE3KGK): From May 10 to May 16 a small group in SW Ontario will be putting on the special call sign VB3COPS...

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