AllStarLink version 3 beta The next generation of AllStarLink repeater and hotspot software. AllStarLink GoodWatch A Ham Radio smartwatch. KK4VCZ My first, easiest (and last?) SOTA If you spotted a couple of weirdos on a hilltop with a big antenna yesterday, this is what was going on. Ian Renton Reducing QRM from a portable solar […]

Experimenting during Field Day 2024 Running solo for Field Day in the backcountry of Kananaskis Country. VE6LK Amateur Radio for aspiring professionals So much of what I do in other classes is coding on a computer, which made the hands-on aspect of this class very appealing. Carnegie Mellon University College of Engineering Here’s how Starlink […]

Field Day locator This page is intended to show public Field Day sites that members of the public and media can visit. ARRL ARRL Field Day information and rules Field Day is Ham Radio’s open house. ARRL Effective Field Day operating Operating at Field Day is a lot different than operating a home station—and that’s […]

A super-simple standalone WSPR beacon IgrikXD managed to hit Texas and Colorado from the edge of the North Sea on several bands, which isn’t too shabby with a fraction of a watt. Hackaday After dubious shootdowns, NORAD now checks with balloon hobbyist groups NORAD has learned to check hobbyist websites to identify balloons since the […]

The gradual normalization of automated FT8 The one-man FT4GL DXpedition on Glorioso is ground-breaking. AE5X Ham Map A map that shows WWFF, POTA, SOTA, and GMA references. OK1SIM QO-100 satellite ground station complete build My QO-100 satellite ground station is built around my little Icom IC-705 QRP transceiver, it’s a great little rig and is […]

2024 CQ Amateur Radio Hall of Fame inductees Recognizing those who have made major contributions to Amateur Radio as a whole, and Radio Amateurs who have made major contributions to society at large. Amateur Radio Daily FCC seeks comment on impact of geomagnetic storm on communications The Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau seeks comment […]

Field Day locator This page is intended to show public Field Day sites that members of the public and media can visit. ARRL ARRL Field Day information and rules Field Day is Ham Radio’s open house. ARRL Effective Field Day operating Operating at Field Day is a lot different than operating a home station—and that’s […]

A super-simple standalone WSPR beacon IgrikXD managed to hit Texas and Colorado from the edge of the North Sea on several bands, which isn’t too shabby with a fraction of a watt. Hackaday After dubious shootdowns, NORAD now checks with balloon hobbyist groups NORAD has learned to check hobbyist websites to identify balloons since the […]

The gradual normalization of automated FT8 The one-man FT4GL DXpedition on Glorioso is ground-breaking. AE5X Ham Map A map that shows WWFF, POTA, SOTA, and GMA references. OK1SIM QO-100 satellite ground station complete build My QO-100 satellite ground station is built around my little Icom IC-705 QRP transceiver, it’s a great little rig and is […]

2024 CQ Amateur Radio Hall of Fame inductees Recognizing those who have made major contributions to Amateur Radio as a whole, and Radio Amateurs who have made major contributions to society at large. Amateur Radio Daily FCC seeks comment on impact of geomagnetic storm on communications The Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau seeks comment […]

Surviving the Great Solar Storm of May 2024 We just can’t win when it comes to propagation conditions. Ham Radio Outside the Box AMSAT Argentina to launch transponder balloon On May 26, at 1300 GMT AMSAT-LU plans to launch a balloon carrying a linear multimode transponder CW, SSB, FM, APRS LU7AA-11, and video. AMSAT UK […]

FlexRadio announces FLEX-8400M transceiver The FLEX-8400M offers the latest direct sampling SDR technology with a high-resolution display and ergonomic controls. FlexRadio ICOM hint at new 60th anniversary X60 product At the Dayton Hamvention this weekend, ICOM put on display a number of printed circuit boards from what is supposed to be the 60th Anniversary Concept […]

The CME has arrived, and it is a big one The biggest geomagnetic storm in almost 20 years is underway now. It has reached category G5–an extreme event. SpaceWeather.com 2024 Amateur Radio Software Award announced OpenWebRX, a project led by Jakob Ketterl DD5JFK, and OpenWebRX+, a project led by Marat Fayzullin KC1TXE, have been selected […]

A heavy sad heart MFJ is ceasing its on-site production. MFJ Enterprises A QSL card revival for the 21st century No printing involved. No mailing involved. No cost involved. Ham Radio Outside the Box Making an AllStarLink node with the URC The following guide covers the steps to modify the Universal Radio Controller (URC) to […]

April 8, 2024 Solar Eclipse QSO Party first results Over 52.7 million radio communications were observed over the continental United States. HamSCI The solar eclipse shifted time signals in the USA On April 8, 2024, the frequency of WWV shifted. spaceweather.com We need better, more flexible user interfaces Poorly documented user interfaces are a stumbling […]

Utah students use Ham Radio to connect with astronaut during eclipse A Utah school district participated in an international program that helps students connect with astronauts using Amateur Radio. Desert News The Zombie Apocalypse Exploring the feasibility for radio communication during an actual SHTF situation. KE9V USB-C charger for the MD-(UV)380/RT3(S)/GD-77 Using a 2S 2A […]

HamSCI solar eclipse events Monday: Solar Eclipse QSO Party and Gladstone Signal Spotting Challenge. HamSCI ROC-HAM Solar Eclipse QSO Party Monday: W2E special event takes place over HF. ROC-HAM How to DX the 2024 solar eclipse DXing the mediumwaves promises to be an exciting event on April 8. SWLing Post LoRa APRS Get involved using […]

The most hackable handheld Ham Radio yet The UV-K5 can be modded at the click of a mouse. IEEE Spectrum Designing a physical satellite tracking widget Satellite tracking widget in a single small display. ZR6TG Whats going on with Morse Code? CW seems to be on the rise within our ranks. VE9KK M17 project announces […]

A heavy sad heart MFJ is ceasing its on-site production. MFJ Enterprises A QSL card revival for the 21st century No printing involved. No mailing involved. No cost involved. Ham Radio Outside the Box Making an AllStarLink node with the URC The following guide covers the steps to modify the Universal Radio Controller (URC) to […]