Today on the Bands — Friday, July 24, 2026
Friday brings a bittersweet mix as we mark the passing of two figures who shaped how we chase and understand DX, alongside practical talk of funding those far-flung DXpeditions. Elsewhere, we've got field-day realism from the Rockies, thoughts on where broadcast radio is headed, and the reliably good company of a Monday night net.
- 01 The best laid plans don’t always work out
Vince (VE6LK) shares an honest field report from beneath Mount Rundle, proving that even carefully planned activations can go sideways—and still be worth it.
Read at source ↗ - 02 A Look at DXpedition Funding
Ever wonder how operators reach entities with no permanent population? This piece explains the money behind the DXpeditions that fill the gaps in your DXCC chase.
Read at source ↗ - 03 Amateur Radio Newsline Report 2543 for Friday, July 24th, 2026
Young operators heading a 'milestone' Christmas Island DXpedition headlines a packed report that also touches datacasting weather alerts and a notable silent key.
Read at source ↗ - 04 DXer and DXpeditioner Kan Mizoguchi, JA1BK, Silent Key
Kan Mizoguchi, JA1BK, CQ DX Hall of Famer and former IARU Region 3 Director, has become a silent key at 93, leaving a deep DX legacy.
Read at source ↗ - 05 If You’ve Never Done This Before, Click Here.
A welcoming primer on the hobby's steep-but-rewarding learning curve, perfect for newcomers overwhelmed by ham radio's sprawling menu of subspecialties.
Read at source ↗ - 06 Monday Night Net – AI Summary 10 Nov 2025
An AI-summarized recap of the GB3DA net chaired by Aubrey M7SDA, a reminder that local repeater community remains the hobby's beating heart.
Read at source ↗ - 07 Monday Night Net – AI Summary 03 Nov 2025
Another AI-generated net summary, this week with Pete M0PSX in the chair—an intriguing look at machines reporting on our very human on-air gatherings.
Read at source ↗ - 08 Why Hams Should Care About The Decline of Broadcast Radio.
With broadcast radio fading, this essay argues hams shouldn't celebrate too soon—our hobby doesn't thrive in a communications vacuum.
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