Today on the Bands — Monday, July 6, 2026
Monday brings a fresh face to ARRL Atlantic Division leadership and plenty to chew on for the technically curious. We wander Scotland's Siccar Point for a POTA activation steeped in geologic history, demystify WSPR, and revisit an old debate about what the Technician exam should really test.
- 01 New ARRL Atlantic Division Vice Director
Ray Sokola, K9RS, of Wilmington steps in as Atlantic Division Vice Director, a leadership change worth noting if you operate under that division's banner.
Read at source ↗ - 02 Siccar Point: A POTA Activation at the Birthplace of Deep Time
K4SWL combines field radio with geology at Siccar Point, the storied Scottish site tied to the concept of deep time—proof that where you activate can be as rich as the contacts.
Read at source ↗ - 03 What is WSPR & How Can You Use it to Enhance Your Ham Radio Station Performance? (Video)
A clear video primer on the Weak Signal Propagation Reporter, a low-power tool that quietly maps how well your signals actually get out.
Read at source ↗ - 04 LHS Episode #622: The Weekender CXLI
Linux in the Ham Shack returns with its 141st Weekender edition, blending open-source tinkering with radio for those who like their hobbies command-line-adjacent.
Read at source ↗ - 05 How to Fix the Technician License
An instructor teaching a Tech class argues some exam questions miss the mark, reopening the perennial question of what a new licensee genuinely needs to know.
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