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Youth on the Air video
Sterling Mann, NØSSC from Youth on the Air shares 3 best tips for a young person getting into ham radio who wants to get more involved and active
New IARU Region 3 Newsletter
IARU Region 3 (covering Asia and the Pacific) have released issue 61 of their free newsletter
Amateur Radio - a hobby that broadens one's horizons
DARC reports the amateur radio school contact between the Liborius Gymnasium in Dessau and the Neumayer III station in Antarctica was successful
ICQPodcast - HamPi
In this episode, Martin Butler (M1MRB) is joined by Chris Howard (M0TCH), Martin Rothwell (M0SGL), Frank Howell (K4FMH), Bill Barnes WC3B and Leslie Butterfield G0CIB to discuss the latest Amateur / Ham Radio news. Colin (M6BOY) rounds up the news in brief and in the episode's feature HamPi
2022 Bombing of Darwin Day Commemorations
On February 19 each year, the Anniversary of the Bombing of Darwin in Australia is commemorated
Exercise Blue Ham operational on the 5mhz (60 mtr) band
The RAF Air Cadets are pleased to announce that they are running the ever-popular Blue Ham Radio Communications Exercise in March 2022
Danish DX Group celebrates 50 years
The Danish DX Group (DDXG) was founded May 27, 1972. To celebrate the 50th anniversary special event station OZ50DDXG is on-the-air until December 31, 2022
GB2MTC - 2MT Centenary Commemoration
Today, Monday, February 14, Essex Ham will be operating GB2MTC from the East Essex Hackspace to commemorate the centenary of the first regular radio broadcasts from 2MT Writtle
GB100-2MT Writtle Centenary Station on the air
A reminder that today 14th February is the centenary of the landmark broadcasts by the 2MT Marconi Transmissions in 1922 that directly led to the formation of the BBC and 2LO several months later
13 Elements Yagi for 144 MHz
Antennas/VHF UHF
A homebrew 13 elements yagi antenna for two meters band. These project includes two model of the same antenna with a 6 and 7 meter boom length. Detailed pictures and nec files are available for download
Under a darkening sky, earthlings tune in to 'Jupiter Radio'
National Public Radio broadcaster KLCC asks: Ever eavesdrop on the planet, Jupiter? This past weekend, some radio enthusiasts gathered at Eugene’s Riverfront Field to do just that
Amateur radio operators make contacts in global winter training
Amateur radio operators from all over the world spent a weekend in late January making contact with each other
Amateur Radio News
EURAO Newsletter February 2022: contents
Amateur radio in Russia
The Calvert Journal, produced by an editorial team based at Somerset House in London, have published: 'the hidden lives of amateur radio enthusiasts and the power of DIY connection' about ham radio in Russia
ARISS contact in Aachen, Germany
This will be a direct contact via amateur radio. Students at FH Aachen, University of Applied Sciences, Aachen, Germany will ask questions to astronaut Matthias Maurer, amateur radio call sign KI5KF
RSGB Committee Minutes - board clarification
The RSGB Board has issued a statement to clarify the situation regarding the publication of minutes for RSGB committees and groups
Press story on 2MT Writtle centenary
February 14, 1922, saw the start of regular radio broadcasts from 2MT (Two Emma Toc) in Writtle. Journalist Rhodri Marsden interviewed Tim Wander G6GUX about the start of British Broadcasting for the i newspaper
QSO Today Virtual Ham Expo coming March 12-13, 2022
Rex, W1REX, and Stephen, N1SH, will join the Expo for a fourth time with two new Build-a-Thons, allowing Expo ticket holders to build kits with them, in real time, with demonstrations and mentoring. Since the interaction is two-way video webinar format, builders can ask questions and get help
ARRL Audio News - February 11, 2022


HamCation 2022 Roars Back to Life

 Thwarted in 2021 by the pandemic, HamCation roared back to life Friday. Attendee traffic was heavy all around the Central Florida Fairgrounds in Orlando, despite Friday being historically a “slow” day, with hams visiting vendors, shopping the flea market, socializing, and enjoying other hamfest activities.

The ARRL floor area was busy throughout the day, with staff, officers, and volunteers ser...


An Antenna for 75 and 80 Meters Band
Antennas/80M
A trap antenna dipole covering two differen bands made reusing an old 160/80m inverted vee antenna.
EURAO Party - Winter 2022: World Radio Day
The European Radio Amateurs' Organization announces a new party on the air, this time with the motto: 'World Radio Day'
New World Wide Digital Contest
The ARRL World Wide Digital Contest will debut at 1800 UTC on June 4, ending at 2359 on June 6, 2022. All non-RTTY modes are permitted
Amateur radio in 60 seconds
Richard G3CWI has been making a series of short videos covering topics such as the characteristics of each HF band, and questions raised by newer radio hams as well as tips for the more experienced
When all else fails, ham radio works
When things go sideways, the all-volunteer Santa Cruz County ham radio communications team says, 'No Phone, No Electricity, No Problem.'
Ham camp to train young people
A 6-day ham camp for young people is being held in Belgium at the Euro Space Center where they will receive amateur radio training and take the exam
GB100 2MT marking the Centenary of British Broadcasting
On 14th February 1922 the Marconi Company began to broadcast a five minute programme of speech and music within the weekly half hour calibration transmission The broadcasts were made weekly on Tuesday made using the callsign 2MT from an ex-army hut in the village of Writtle near Chelmsford
Geomagnetic Storm Leads to Loss of up to 40 Starlink Satellites

A geomagnetic storm on February 4 “significantly impacted” the launch of some 49 Starlink satellites. The company said the satellites were intended to achieve low-Earth orbits after being sent aloft on a Falcon 9 launcher. Starlink is a satellite internet constellation operated by SpaceX to provide satellite internet access. SpaceX said it initially deploys its satellites into low-Earth orbit s...


Beijing Winter Olympics Special Event Station BY1CRA/WO22 is Active

ARRL National Convention 2022 Orlando Gets Hams Radio-Active

 The ARRL National Convention kicked off this morning with more than 1,000 hams gathered at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Orlando at SeaWorld. There, they attended any of four simultaneous Training Tracks running morning and afternoon, bisected by the mid-day convention luncheon.

The four Training Tracks were Contest University, Emergency Communications Academy, Hands-On Handbook, and Technolog...


Amateur Radio Social Network
Internet and Radio/Social Networks
Radio amateur social network. Here, a radio amateur can spend time together and profitably. Share interesting information or learn something new. Post photos or videos. Can create a live broadcast and go on ether, create your own page, magazine or group. And many other possibilities.
W4MCT Johnson County (Tennessee) Amateur Radio Club
Ham Radio/Clubs/North America/USA/Tennessee
The amateur radio club serving Johnson County Tennessee and northeastern Tennessee and southwestern Virginia. Open to all licensed hams.
What to Expect at Solar Minimum
Propagation/Resources
Article on operating aids and band usage during solar minimun periods. Author tries to explain what can we expect on the HF bands during a solar minimum period and which approach to be used to understand band openings.
Some New Rules Going into Effect this Year for ARRL Field Day

After taking a few detours over the past couple of years due to the COVID-19 pandemic, ARRL Field Day rules are being updated on a permanent basis starting this summer. ARRL conducted a Field Day community survey with invitations propagated far and wide, and direct emails sent to more than 15,000 individuals and ARRL-affiliated clubs. After sorting through, reviewing, and discussing the survey ...


Heil Sound Changes Hands

Heil Sound has changed hands. Founded by Bob Heil, K9EID, and based in Fairview Heights, Illinois, Heil Sound is a manufacturer of microphones, microphone accessories, and audio accessories for both professionals and amateurs. The new owners are Heil Sound President and CEO Ash Levitt and Director of Operations Steve Warford. Sarah Heil, who was co-owner of Heil Sound, has retired, but Bob Heil...


 

 
 
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