Today on the Bands — Tuesday, June 23, 2026
Tuesday brings a practical bent: EmComm readiness, a leadership reshuffle across the RSGB and ARRL, and a peek into Coast Guard radio history. Add a couple of homebrew and shopping nuggets, and there's something for both the prepper and the antenna tinkerer.
- 01 Amateur Radio EmComm Prep—A Look at What Equipment You’ll Need When the Worst Happens
After covering EmComm software, this piece turns to the hardware you'll actually want staged and ready when the bad day finally arrives.
Read at source ↗ - 02 RSGB Board co-option
Will Richardson, 2E0WYA, joins the RSGB Board by unanimous co-option, fresh blood for the society's leadership effective mid-June.
Read at source ↗ - 03 Coast Guard Cutter Chelan: Biggest, Costliest Coast Guard Vessel of its Era
A 1928 photo of the Cutter Chelan's state-of-the-art radio room is a treat for anyone who loves maritime and vintage gear.
Read at source ↗ - 04 Section Manager Elections; New Eastern Pennsylvania Section Manager
With the nomination period closed June 5, only Southern-region balloting looms, while Eastern Pennsylvania welcomes a new Section Manager.
Read at source ↗ - 05 New ARRL Central Division Vice Director
Robert Ronk, W9AP, of Wisconsin steps into the Central Division Vice Director role by presidential appointment.
Read at source ↗ - 06 R&L Electronics: Amateur Radio Store for Equipment and Accessories
A DXZone listing for R&L Electronics, worth a bookmark next time you're hunting equipment and accessories.
Read at source ↗ - 07 80 40 30 Trapped Delta Loop Antenna Project
A trapped delta loop covering 80, 40, and 30 meters is exactly the multiband homebrew project to keep you busy this weekend.
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The HamDaily digest — five minutes, the whole band.