Today on the Bands — Thursday, July 2, 2026
Happy July, and welcome to a digest that spans hemispheres and modes. Today we've got a UK-flavored contest calendar, a coast-to-mountain POTA rove, shortwave schedule shuffling from the Amazon, some clever navigation without satellites, and a reminder that ARRL leadership is up for a vote in five divisions.
- 01 Guide to July 2026 Ham Radio Contests: UK Edition
If your logbook leans toward the British Isles, this rundown of July's UK-centric contests is worth pinning to the shack calendar before the weekend.
Read at source ↗ - 02 KK4Z: A Sea to Summit POTA Rove
Scott's 11-hour drive to activate from Cape Hatteras is the kind of sea-to-summit ambition every POTA rover secretly harbors.
Read at source ↗ - 03 Radio Nacional da Amazônia Announces Temporary Shortwave Schedule Changes
SWLs chasing Radio Nacional da Amazônia should note the temporary schedule shift from the Brasília-area transmitter site before they miss the signal.
Read at source ↗ - 04 Positioning Without Satellites Or Base Stations
With GNSS jamming a growing concern, this look at positioning without satellites or base stations is a timely reminder that clever timing tricks predate GPS.
Read at source ↗ - 05 Call for Nominations for ARRL Director and Vice Director
Members in the Atlantic, Dakota, Delta, Great Lakes, and Midwest Divisions can shape three-year leadership terms, so consider whether your voice—or nomination—belongs on the ballot.
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