Today on the Bands — Friday, July 31, 2026
Friday brings a full band of headlines, from the WRTC 2026 committee re-checking its scorecards to a fond farewell for a legendary DXer. Closer to home, we've got POTA battery math, contest propagation basics, and enough video content to fill a rainy weekend at the shack.
- 01 Amateur Radio Newsline Report 2544 for Friday, July 31st, 2026
This week's Newsline covers the WRTC 2026 results review, the passing of noted DXer Kan Mizoguchi JA1BK/VP6BK, and a father-son DXpedition adding an APRS twist.
Read at source ↗ - 02 Ham Radio Contesting 101: Basic Propagation for Contesting
K4RO kicks off a contesting series with propagation fundamentals, essential reading for anyone hoping to work the bands smartly instead of just spinning the dial.
Read at source ↗ - 03 More POTA notes, 7/30/26
Dan discovers just how far a 9 Ah BioEnno battery stretches across multiple activations, useful real-world data for anyone planning a day of portable operating.
Read at source ↗ - 04 Today’s POTA activation: A nice change of pace
A newly-added trail entity practically in his backyard gives KB6NU a welcome variation on his usual routine, proof that fresh POTA parks reward the curious.
Read at source ↗ - 05 Monday Night Net — Summary (Mon 13 Oct 2025)
Essex Ham's Monday Night Net on GB3DA, hosted by Dorothy M0LMR, is a reminder that a well-run local net is the heartbeat of any community.
Read at source ↗ - 06 Did you miss Field Day? Or want to see others’ operation? Check out my Playlist!
N0SSC has curated over 130 YouTube videos of ARRL Field Day action, perfect for reliving the fun or scouting ideas for next year's setup.
Read at source ↗ - 07 Introducing the YouTuber’s HamFest LIVE – This Weekend (May 23-24)!
The YouTuber's Hamfest LIVE gathers some of ham radio's biggest online names for a weekend, offering a cure for post-convention withdrawal.
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The HamDaily digest — five minutes, the whole band.