Today on the Bands — Monday, June 22, 2026
Monday brings a satisfying mix of old and new: scholarships nurturing the next generation, a fresh QRP antenna headed for the field, and the annual ritual of catching the BBC's Midwinter signal beaming toward Antarctica. We've also got a nod to radio's transatlantic pioneers and a peek at the marketplace — something for the homebrewer, the historian, and the SWL alike.
- 01 A Young Hams Guide to Amateur Radio Scholarships
A practical primer for young operators on the scholarships out there, leaning on the community, support, and teaching that the hobby holds dear.
Read at source ↗ - 02 Testing the New Tufteln Reel Antenna!
K4SWL takes Joshua N5FY's new Tufteln reel antenna to a park, so POTA activators eyeing a compact wire setup will want to see how it performed.
Read at source ↗ - 03 My Recording of the 2026 BBC Midwinter Broadcast to Antarctica
K4SWL shares his catch of this year's BBC Midwinter Broadcast to Antarctica, a heartwarming reminder of why shortwave reception reports still matter.
Read at source ↗ - 04 Please share your recording of the 2026 BBC Midwinter Broadcast to Antarctica here!
With three confirmed shortwave frequencies posted, here's your chance to add your own recording of the Antarctic Midwinter Broadcast to the community archive.
Read at source ↗ - 05 Fessenden and Marconi: Early Radio Technologies and Transatlantic Experiments
A look back at Fessenden and Marconi's early experiments reminds us that every transatlantic QSO stands on the shoulders of these pioneers.
Read at source ↗ - 06 The Ham Shop
A browse through The Ham Shop for anyone whose shopping list is quietly growing longer than their antenna farm.
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The HamDaily digest — five minutes, the whole band.