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ARRL Audio News October 16, 2026
ARRL Audio News October 16, 2026
The 2026 ARRL Online Auction Is Now Open
The 21st annual ARRL Online Auction, sponsored by GigaParts, is open now through October 22. Browse more than 200 items and place your bids! This year’s selection includes gear from QST “Product Review” articles, vintage books, pre-owned equipment, signed original sketches by Salty Walt Hudson, K4OGO, from Salty Walt’s Portable Antenna Sketchbook, and four popular mystery boxes contributed by th...
Florida Hams Provide Communications Support During Hurricane Isaias
Amateur radio operators from Florida’s Santa Rosa, Nassau, Lake, Pinellas, and Leon Counties played an important role in supporting emergency communications efforts during and following Hurricane Isaias, helping ensure that critical communication capabilities remained available throughout the storm. In Santa Rosa County, volunteer amateur radio operators staffed the Emergency Operations Center (...
eBay Restricts Listings of Radio Equipment, but Exempts Ham-Band-Only Gear
ImageOnline marketplace eBay has imposed new restrictions on listings of radio transmitting equipment in response to new FCC rules that took effect this week, but responded to ARRL The National Association for Amateur Radio® that its new policy will not apply to gear that operates exclusively on amateur radio frequencies. The FCC’s rules are intended to use its equipment authorization program t...
SatDump: Satellite Data Processing Software for SDRs
SatDump is a general-purpose software for receiving and processing live data from geostationary and polar satellites, as well as space probes. It provides all stages from satellite transmission to product ... - Listed in Software/Decoders
Top Amateur Radio Websites - Issue 2641
This week, we’re looking at a few antenna projects that might spark some interest for those running VHF/UHF. There's a good bit on J-poles, specifically for 2 meters and dual-band operation, using everything from twin lead to copper pipe. We also have a solid 5/8-wavelength vertical build for 2 meters that avoids loading coils, which is always a plus for efficiency. Beyond the hardware, there's a handy utility for Windows users who need virtual serial ports—something that comes up often when integrating various logging or control software. And for those still honing their CW skills, or just curious, a browser-based Morse code decoder that works from images could be quite useful. These selections touch on practical builds and software tools that can enhance both home station and portable setups.
Preview the 2026 ARRL Online Auction
The 21st annual ARRL Online Auction opens October 16, and you can preview more than 200 items now. This year’s selection includes gear from QST “Product Review” articles, vintage books, pre-owned equipment, signed original sketches by Salty Walt Hudson, K4OGO, from Salty Walt’s Portable Antenna Sketchbook, and four popular mystery boxes contributed by the ARRL Lab team. Featured equipment includ...
AB0PC Park County Radio Club
Presents the Park County Radio Club (AB0PC), an amateur radio organization based in Colorado. The club's primary focus is supporting local amateur radio enthusiasts through various activities, including emergency communications ... - Listed in Ham Radio/Clubs/North America/USA/Colorado
Central Mississippi Amateur Radio Association
- Listed in Ham Radio/Clubs/North America/USA/Mississippi
The Morgain 40/80-Meter Antenna for Limited Space Installations
This resource details the construction and testing of a shortened Morgain dual-band wire antenna for 40 and 80 meters, designed for installations with limited space. The article, written by Remo ... - Listed in Antennas/Morgain
DeepCW: Real-time Neural Network Morse Code Decoder
DeepCW is a real-time, cross-platform Morse code (CW) decoder leveraging a neural network for robust decoding in weak signal and noisy conditions. - Listed in Software/Morse Code Decoders
KFPortal Polish Amateur Radio Community
The KFPortal website, a Polish-language amateur radio community, serves as a central hub for both licensed operators and shortwave listeners. It provides a robust platform for discussion through its forums, ... - Listed in Ham Radio/Regional
Simple Microwave Noise Source Construction for Receiver Testing
This resource details the construction of a simple microwave noise source, utilizing mixer diodes from John Watson, VE3EZP's collection. The methodology involves a basic schematic for a noise generator, designed ... - Listed in Technical Reference/Test Equipment
ARRL Audio News October 9, 2026
ARRL Audio News October 9, 2026
Radio Amateurs Prepare for Hurricane Isaias
Updated Friday, October 9, 2026 @ 10 AM EDT Update - Oct. 9, 1330 UTC The Hurricane Watch Net is up and running on both 14.325 and 7.268 MHz due to propagation conditions. Hurricane Isaias has increased in strength to Category 3 with maximum sustained winds of 120 miles per hour, making it a major hurricane as it continues to head toward the Florida panhandle and Alabama coast. Landfall is expec...
ARRL Headquarters Closing Early on Friday, October 9, 2026
ARRL The National Association for Amateur Radio® will close our headquarters at 12 PM Eastern time on Friday, October 9, 2026, for a staff event. The ARRL Headquarters lobby and store, as well as W1AW, will be open to visitors from 8 AM to 12 PM EDT. Members are reminded that many transactions may be completed on our website at www.arrl.org. There won’t be any interruptions to the W1AW bulletin ...
Elecraft K2 as a 2m IF Transceiver for Microwave Transverters
This technical document details the modification of an Elecraft K2 QRP HF transceiver to function as a 2-meter IF radio for microwave transverters. The project replaces aging Yaesu FT-290R units, ... - Listed in Radio Equipment/HF Transceivers/Elecraft K2
Top Amateur Radio Websites - Issue 2640
This week, we've gathered some interesting material for those of you exploring beyond the usual HF fare. There's a good piece on current satellite operations, covering both LEO and GEO birds, which is always something worth revisiting as the constellations evolve. For the portable ops crowd, we’ve got a practical guide to POTA antennas, focusing on field-friendly designs. And if you're looking to get on 10 meters with a minimal footprint, there's a neat build for a vertical antenna using common hardware store parts. Plus, a rigid 6-meter Moxon construction that won't break the bank, and a look at a long-standing DX group.
Quantum SDR
Quantum SDR develops radio technology, including the Spectrum pan adapter and SDR transceivers. The Spectrum DSP M2, launched in June 2023, is a touch display offering advanced Digital Signal Processing ... - Listed in Manufacturers/Software Defined Radio
Radio Amateurs Prepare for Tropical Storm Isaias
The National Hurricane Center (NHC) has issued public advisories for Tropical Storm Isaias, which is forecast to pass north of the Yucatan Peninsula on Thursday, October 8, 2026, and approach the U.S. northern Gulf Coast on Friday. Landfall is anticipated late Friday night into Saturday morning. ARRL North Florida Section Emergency Coordinator Arc Thames, W4CPD, who also serves as the Amateur R...
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