An Introduction to GNU Radio
The RSGB have made available the video of the Introduction to GNU Radio talk by Heather Lomond, M0HMO, part of the Society's Tonight @ 8 Webinars
Neutron-1 CubeSat Scheduled for Deployment on November 5; Other Sats Pending
The 3-U Neutron-1 CubeSat is scheduled for deployment from the International Space Station (ISS) on November 5 at 10:40 UTC. For the satellite’s first month and during its commissioning phase, the Neutron-1 beacon will transmit 1,200 bps BPSK telemetry every 60 seconds on 435.300 MHz. Developed by the Hawaii Space Flight Laboratory (HSFL) at the University of Hawaii at Manoa (UHM), the satellit...
Category 4 Hurricane Eta Threat Prompts Activation
As Hurricane Eta increased to a major Category 4 hurricane with sustained winds of 140 MPH on track to landfall along the Nicaraguan coast, WX4NHC at the National Hurricane Center (NHC) activated, monitoring 14.325 MHz and 7.268 MHz, the frequencies used by the Hurricane Watch Net (HWN), as well as the VoIP Hurricane Net, Winlink, APRS, and other modes. As of Tuesday evening, Eta was not threat...
WAARC Washington Area Amateur Radio Club
Washington IA
A Sneaky Look at the Yaesu FTdx101D Transceiver
Radio Equipment/HF Transceivers/Yaesu FTDX101
Tim Kirby G4VXE gets a first look at the much-heralded FTdx101 from Yaesu.
Russian Robinson Club in Malawi
Operators from the Russian Robinson Club (RRC) will be active as 7Q7RU near Embangweni, Malawi, between November 7-18th
Neutron-1 scheduled for deployment on November 5th
The Neutron-1 3U CubeSat is currently scheduled to be deployed from the ISS on November 5, 2020 at 10:40 UTC
How to use unrestricted two-way radios legally
New Zealand's regulator, RSM, report: Two-way radios (also known as walkie talkies) are easily bought online but some overseas models are illegal in New Zealand. For example, radio brand names such as Baofeng, Pofung and Wouxun are in most cases illegal to own or operate. Only persons that hold an amateur radios certificate of competency can use this equipment
ARRL Pacific Division Director Jim Tiemstra, K6JAT - SK
ARRL Pacific Division Director Jim Tiemstra, K6JAT, of Oakland, California, died October 30. An ARRL Life Member, he was 65
HAREC examination students meeting on Zoom
The Irish Radio Transmitters Society say: Anybody interested in furthering their interest in amateur radio and working towards sitting the HAREC examination is invited to log into a meeting on the Zoom platform on Wednesday next November 4th at 2000
Ofcom EMF Consultation - Update by RSGB
The RSGB is currently working on detailed comments and suggested amendments to the second Ofcom EMF consultation
Ham Radio Emergency Communications
What to have before you go.
Yaesu FT DX 101 Operating Manual
Radio Equipment/HF Transceivers/Yaesu FTDX101
English version of the Yaesu FT DX 101 D and Yaesu FT DX 101 MP Operating Manual in PDF file format
Top Amateur Radio Websites - Issue 2026
The Ramsay Dipole for 40 20 15 meters, Rectangular Loop antenna for 2 meter band, How to assemble a BNC connector, Homemade 137 MHz Weather Satellive V-dipole Antenna, Proppy HF Circuit Prediction: Space Weather, A Tutorial on the Decibel, 3 Elements Yagi LFA for 50 MHz,
Brent Taylor, VY2HF, appointed to the Canadian Amateur Radio Hall of Fame Board of Trustees
The RAC Board of Directors is pleased to announce that Brent Taylor, VY2HF, has been appointed as a Trustee for the Canadian Amateur Radio Hall of Fame (CARHOF)
New server for EURAO websites
Since last week, EURAO changed its websites (eurao.org and eurobureauqsl.org) to a new internet service provider due to several issues with the old one
Online ham radio training in Eire
The IRTS has introduced an online interactive amateur radio training course for the HAREC exam. The first session takes place on Wednesday, November 4 at 8pm (20:00 GMT)
The night Pittsburgh transformed the world
On November 2, 1920, Frank Conrad made the first radio broadcast of a Presidential Election result from KDKA in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
OK1IRY Ham Radio Tips
Personal page and ham radio software in Czech, includes WinLex
N6IJ MBARA
Monterey Bay Amateur Radio Association
Ham Radio in Emergency Operations
Ham Radio/ARES RACES
Understanding amateur radio communications resource, knowing when and how to use Ham Radio, integrating Ham Radio into the Emergency Management Community
The Draft 2021 SARL Blue Book
Thank you to the Clubs and Groups who responded with updates, comments and suggestions for the 2021 Blue Book
SolderSmoke Podcast 226 available
Bill Meara M0HBR / N2CQR has released a new edition of the amateur radio SolderSmoke podcast
Ham College 70
Extra Class Exam Questions – Part 8. E2B Television practices: fast scan television standards and techniques, slow scan television standards and techniques
QSO Today - Ria Jairam - N2RJ
Ria Jairam, N2RJ, discovered amateur radio on her native Caribbean Island of Trinidad/Tobago back in the 90s
ARRL Pacific Division Director Jim Tiemstra, K6JAT, SK
ARRL Pacific Division Director Jim Tiemstra, K6JAT, of Oakland, California, died October 30. An ARRL Life Member, he was 65. “Jim was passionate about ham radio and a dedicated member of the ARRL Board of Directors,” ARRL President Rick Roderick, K5UR, said. “He devoted himself to the members of his Division and always strove to do what was best for amateur radio and its future. His knowledge a...
20 Meter Rotatable Dipole Antenna
Antennas/20M/20 meter Dipole Antennas
Construct a compact, 20 meter rotatable dipole antenna of durable weather worthy components supported at a single point obviating the need for multiple supports and multiple support ropes crossing the yard.
Yaesu FTDX10 - New product Announcement
New compact HF and 50 MHz 100W SDR Transceiver Yaesu FTDX10 features narrow band SDR and direct sampling SDR.
Historic radio books
Iulian Rosu YO3DAC / VA3IUL has made available some PDFs of radio books from the 1920s, 30s and 40's
Available/Reserved UK amateur radio callsigns
Ofcom were asked in a Freedom of Information request to provide a list of Available / Reserved amateur radio callsigns
IARU Region 2 appoints new Emergency Coordinator
The Executive Committee has appointed Dr. Carlos A. Santamaria CO2JC as the new R2 Emergency Coordinator (EMCOR)
Understanding Radio Receiver Dynamic Range
The dynamic range of a radio receiver is probably more important than pure sensitivity. If the radio cannot handle strong signals, then these strong signals can have the effect of masking weak signals that need to be received. It is no use having great sensitivity, if the receiver cannot work under the conditions it is likely to encounter in real situations
ARRL Audio News - October 30, 2020
ARRL Audio News - October 30, 2020
50-70 MHz preamplifier
Technical Reference/Preamplifiers
A ham radio home made preamplifier for 50 MHz and 70 MHz bands
COVID-19 and Ham radio via internet
The strictest restrictions to stop the Covid-19 pandemic make life difficult for people who must stay safe at home every day
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