Today on the Bands — Sunday, June 14, 2026
Field Day prep season is officially upon us, and there's plenty to keep you busy while you wait for the June bands to cooperate. Today brings a rare Irish island chase happening right now, a friendly primer on taming pileups, and a keynote homecoming for the RSGB Convention.
- 01 Start Planning for ARRL Field Day 2026
The biggest operating event of the year is on the horizon, so now's the time to round up your club, your gear, and that cantankerous generator.
Read at source ↗ - 02 ANS-165 AMSAT News Service Weekly Bulletins
AMSAT's free weekly bulletin rounds up the latest in Amateur Radio in Space, essential reading if your antenna ever points skyward.
Read at source ↗ - 03 A Pileup? What It Is And How To Work One
A welcome refresher on cutting through the chaos when hundreds of operators all call a rare DX or POTA station at once.
Read at source ↗ - 04 Help Ian (EI3LH) Activate Two Rare Irish POTA Islands VHF/UHF on Sunday
Ian (EI3LH) is going after two POTA all-time-new-ones on VHF/UHF today—a chance to bag rare Irish island entities if you can hear him.
Read at source ↗ - 05 Amateur Radio Weekly – Issue 425
This week's roundup leans into automation, from auto FT8 to hardware-free AllStarLink and EchoLink access—convenience that's sure to spark debate.
Read at source ↗ - 06 The ARRL Solar Update
Solar activity stayed low this week with only modest C-level flares, so manage your expectations on the higher bands for now.
Read at source ↗ - 07 GB2RS News Script for 14 June 2026
The RSGB's weekly news script is ready to download, your one-stop source for UK club news, events, and contest reminders.
Read at source ↗ - 08 Keynote speaker announced for RSGB 2026 Convention
IARU President Tim Ellam (VE6SH/G4HUA) returns as keynote speaker on 10 October, revisiting the future of the amateur service four years on.
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