An aggregated stream of amateur radio news from across the web. Headlines link to the original publishers. Curated by HamDaily.https://hamdaily.com/en-ushttp://www.arrl.org/news/view/start-planning-for-arrl-field-day-2026http://www.arrl.org/news/view/start-planning-for-arrl-field-day-2026Sun, 28 Jun 2026 12:30:00 GMTARRL Newspotahttps://qrper.com/2026/06/help-ian-ei3lh-activate-two-rare-irish-pota-islands-vhf-uhf-on-sunday/https://qrper.com/2026/06/help-ian-ei3lh-activate-two-rare-irish-pota-islands-vhf-uhf-on-sunday/by Thomas (K4SWL) QRPer contributor Ian (EI3LH) will be attempting an ambitious island activation this Sunday (June 14, 2026), operating from two Irish POTA entities—IE-0266 and IE-0267—both currently POTA ATNOs…Sat, 13 Jun 2026 21:05:15 GMTQRPerpotahttps://www.amateurradio.com/amateur-radio-weekly-issue-425/https://www.amateurradio.com/amateur-radio-weekly-issue-425/Hamilton Auto FT8 Hear, call, exchange, complete, log — automatically. Hamilton QSO One Connect to AllStarLink and EchoLink from Windows or Android — no hardware, no soldering, no sysop headaches. More platforms coming…Sat, 13 Jun 2026 12:00:20 GMTAmateurRadio.comtechnicalhttp://www.arrl.org/news/view/the-arrl-solar-update-33http://www.arrl.org/news/view/the-arrl-solar-update-33Solar activity has been at low levels this past week with most of the C-level activity originating from Region 4465, including the largest flare of the week, a C2.6 observed on June 10. There are currently 7 numbered…Fri, 12 Jun 2026 17:08:00 GMTARRL Newspropagationhttps://hackaday.com/2026/06/12/a-peek-inside-the-secret-lagercrantz-suitcase-radio/https://hackaday.com/2026/06/12/a-peek-inside-the-secret-lagercrantz-suitcase-radio/What counts as portable is somewhat a matter of opinion, especially over the years. [Helge Fykse] has a portable spy radio of Swedish origin. For its time, it was considered …read moreFri, 12 Jun 2026 15:30:48 GMTHackaday · Radiotechnicalhttps://rsgb.org/main/blog/news/gb2rs/gb2rs-news-scripts/2026/06/12/gb2rs-news-script-for-14-june-2026/https://rsgb.org/main/blog/news/gb2rs/gb2rs-news-scripts/2026/06/12/gb2rs-news-script-for-14-june-2026/Tap or click the link below to download this week’s news script News script for 14 June 2026 (MS Word document)Fri, 12 Jun 2026 15:21:28 GMTRSGBnewshttps://rsgb.org/main/blog/news/gb2rs/headlines/2026/06/12/iaru-president-announced-as-the-keynote-speaker-for-the-rsgb-2026-convention/https://rsgb.org/main/blog/news/gb2rs/headlines/2026/06/12/iaru-president-announced-as-the-keynote-speaker-for-the-rsgb-2026-convention/Four years ago, IARU President Tim Ellam, VE6SH/G4HUA shared his thoughts on the changes and challenges to the amateur service and what the future held for amateur radio. On Saturday, 10 October 2026, Tim returns to the…Fri, 12 Jun 2026 15:00:47 GMTRSGBeventshttps://rsgb.org/main/blog/news/gb2rs/headlines/2026/06/12/make-use-of-the-rsgb-full-question-bank/https://rsgb.org/main/blog/news/gb2rs/headlines/2026/06/12/make-use-of-the-rsgb-full-question-bank/In April 2026, the RSGB Exams Team published the entire Full licence exam question bank on the RSGB website. This means that anyone studying for their Full licence has this valuable resource at their fingertips. The…Fri, 12 Jun 2026 14:59:36 GMTRSGBregulatoryhttps://rsgb.org/main/blog/news/gb2rs/headlines/2026/06/12/the-rsgb-has-updated-its-equality-diversity-and-inclusion-policy/https://rsgb.org/main/blog/news/gb2rs/headlines/2026/06/12/the-rsgb-has-updated-its-equality-diversity-and-inclusion-policy/The RSGB is committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful, and accessible amateur radio community in which all individuals can participate fully and safely. It aims not only to prevent discrimination, but to actively…Fri, 12 Jun 2026 14:58:21 GMTRSGBnewshttps://rsgb.org/main/blog/news/gb2rs/headlines/2026/06/12/also-in-gb2rs-this-week-523/https://rsgb.org/main/blog/news/gb2rs/headlines/2026/06/12/also-in-gb2rs-this-week-523/Have you seen the About the RSGB playlist on the Society’s YouTube channel? There are nearly 50 videos to choose from, including a number of recently released videos with RSGB representatives. You’ll be able watch RSGB…Fri, 12 Jun 2026 14:57:29 GMTRSGBnewshttps://www.onallbands.com/new-products-available-at-dx-engineering-for-june-2026-including-go-portable-polo-shirts/https://www.onallbands.com/new-products-available-at-dx-engineering-for-june-2026-including-go-portable-polo-shirts/Also, check out a video featuring the new COMPACtenna 40-60-80 antenna. *** Have you received the 2026 edition of the DX Engineering Amateur Radio Products Catalog? If so, we hope […] The post New Products Available at…Fri, 12 Jun 2026 13:04:00 GMTOnAllBands (DX Engineering)technicalhttps://qrper.com/2026/06/three-bikes-three-hams-playing-hooky-from-hamvention/https://qrper.com/2026/06/three-bikes-three-hams-playing-hooky-from-hamvention/by Thomas (K4SWL) On May 17, 2026, Eric (WD8RIF), Len (W8VQ), and I decided to play hooky from Hamvention and head out for a park activation instead. You see, Hamvention—amazing as it is—is exhausting. This year, in…Fri, 12 Jun 2026 11:45:21 GMTQRPerpotahttps://swling.com/blog/2026/06/1976-u-s-bicentennial-callsigns/https://swling.com/blog/2026/06/1976-u-s-bicentennial-callsigns/Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, Dan Greenall, who writes: Hi Thomas, In 1976, amateur radio operators in the United States were allowed the option of using a special prefix in place of their regular one to…Fri, 12 Jun 2026 11:00:50 GMTThe SWLing Postdxhttps://swling.com/blog/2026/06/alan-roes-a-26-season-guide-to-music-on-shortwave-version-3-0/https://swling.com/blog/2026/06/alan-roes-a-26-season-guide-to-music-on-shortwave-version-3-0/Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, Alan Roe, who shares his A-26 (version 3.0) season guide to music on shortwave. Alan provides this amazing resource as a free PDF download. Click here to download Music on…Fri, 12 Jun 2026 10:19:32 GMTThe SWLing Postemergencyhttps://www.arnewsline.org/news/2026/6/11/amateur-radio-newsline-report-2537-for-friday-june-12th-2026https://www.arnewsline.org/news/2026/6/11/amateur-radio-newsline-report-2537-for-friday-june-12th-2026- AMERITRON, MIRAGE BRANDS SOLD TO ITU CORP. - ARREST IN COPPER THEFT AT US RADIO STATION - HAM'S EXPERIMENT WOULD ADAPT TELETEXT FOR AMATEUR RADIO - SILENT KEY: PROMINENT QATARI HAM ABDULLAH BIN HAMAD AL ATTIYAH, A71AU…Fri, 12 Jun 2026 00:44:27 GMTAmateur Radio Newslineregulatoryhttps://hackaday.com/2026/06/11/mechanical-stability-for-your-coils/https://hackaday.com/2026/06/11/mechanical-stability-for-your-coils/If you work with radio, the chances are that before too long you’ll be winding an inductor. At radio frequencies these won’t be big chunky transformer style chokes, but often …read moreThu, 11 Jun 2026 18:30:00 GMTHackaday · Radiotechnicalhttps://www.onallbands.com/ceos-of-summit-racing-dx-engineering-meet-up-at-dayton-hamvention-2026-video/https://www.onallbands.com/ceos-of-summit-racing-dx-engineering-meet-up-at-dayton-hamvention-2026-video/The relationship between wrenching on a vehicle and refining an amateur radio station has always been strong. Both disciplines demand problem-solving skills, a passion for better performance, precision workmanship, and…Thu, 11 Jun 2026 13:11:00 GMTOnAllBands (DX Engineering)eventshttps://qrper.com/2026/06/ei3lh-sweets-for-my-sweet-pota-for-my-honey/https://qrper.com/2026/06/ei3lh-sweets-for-my-sweet-pota-for-my-honey/Many thanks to Ian (EI3LH), who shares the following post, originally posted on his blog: Pouring Some Sugar On GB-3235, London, England. by Ian (EI3LH) I’ve visited London on business a handful of times in recent…Thu, 11 Jun 2026 11:53:10 GMTQRPerpotahttps://swling.com/blog/2026/06/the-gps-numbers-station-hidden-encrypted-messages-in-plain-sight/https://swling.com/blog/2026/06/the-gps-numbers-station-hidden-encrypted-messages-in-plain-sight/Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor Scott Gamble, who writes: Hi Thomas – An interesting article was published in the most recent issue of Inside GNSS magazine that suggests that the US Military has been using an…Wed, 10 Jun 2026 22:17:33 GMTThe SWLing Posttechnicalhttps://www.onallbands.com/how-will-ai-affect-amateur-radio/https://www.onallbands.com/how-will-ai-affect-amateur-radio/Artificial intelligence is on the brink of changing amateur radio. It will simultaneously make the hobby easier, smarter, more accessible—and perhaps more controversial. Hams have always embraced technology, from…Wed, 10 Jun 2026 13:59:00 GMTOnAllBands (DX Engineering)technicalhttps://swling.com/blog/2026/06/chu-closure-on-june-22-2026/https://swling.com/blog/2026/06/chu-closure-on-june-22-2026/Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor Dennis Dura, who shares the following article from Radio World about the impending shutdown of Canada’s iconic CHU shortwave time station. We’ve covered CHU’s imminent closure…Wed, 10 Jun 2026 11:28:37 GMTThe SWLing Postemergencyhttps://swling.com/blog/2026/06/downbeat-country-music-and-hermans-radio-and-record-room/https://swling.com/blog/2026/06/downbeat-country-music-and-hermans-radio-and-record-room/Hi to all SWLing Post community. Here’s news of what Imaginary Stations will be bringing to those shortwave bands this week. We have the fourth programme in the Downbeat on Shortwave series via Shortwave Gold, where…Wed, 10 Jun 2026 09:00:10 GMTThe SWLing Posttechnicalhttps://www.amateurradio.com/brain-health-and-parks-on-the-air/https://www.amateurradio.com/brain-health-and-parks-on-the-air/Got my N3ZN Single-Lever Paddle out of storage, along with most of my POTA station. Despite being homeless and living in the hotel for the last few months (see my personal story on my website), I am trying to keep my…Wed, 10 Jun 2026 00:25:08 GMTAmateurRadio.compotahttps://www.amateurradio.com/operating-w1aw-0-on-pikes-peak/https://www.amateurradio.com/operating-w1aw-0-on-pikes-peak/In 2026, the ARRL is running a program to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the United States (America250). One part of this program is having designated hams activate W1AW (portable) in all 50 states. The operating is…Tue, 09 Jun 2026 18:06:28 GMTAmateurRadio.comeventshttps://www.onallbands.com/dayton-hamvention-2026-wrap-up-what-a-show/https://www.onallbands.com/dayton-hamvention-2026-wrap-up-what-a-show/Nearly 38,000 hams representing more than 40 countries and every U.S. state took the trip to slightly chilly, sometimes rainy, and occasionally sun-drenched southern Ohio for Dayton Hamvention® 2026, a […] The post…Tue, 09 Jun 2026 14:01:46 GMTOnAllBands (DX Engineering)eventshttps://swling.com/blog/2026/06/shortwave-memories-world-radio-tv-handbook/https://swling.com/blog/2026/06/shortwave-memories-world-radio-tv-handbook/by Karl D. Forth Reading through the 1971 World Radio-TV Handbook only as a reference source was interesting, but as I started listening more I also realized I felt part of what was happening – I could hear many of the…Tue, 09 Jun 2026 11:04:40 GMTThe SWLing Posttechnicalhttps://swling.com/blog/2026/06/texas-radio-shortwave-schedule-for-july-and-august-2026/https://swling.com/blog/2026/06/texas-radio-shortwave-schedule-for-july-and-august-2026/Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor Terry (N5RTC), who shares the following schedules for Texas Radio Shortwave (click image to enlarge):Tue, 09 Jun 2026 11:00:02 GMTThe SWLing Postemergencyhttps://swling.com/blog/2026/06/24-hours-of-le-mans-2026-special-event/https://swling.com/blog/2026/06/24-hours-of-le-mans-2026-special-event/Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, Paul Jamet, who shares the following announcement: 24 Hours of Le Mans 2026 During the legendary 24 Hours of Le Mans Automobile race, the amateur radio operators of the Sarthe…Tue, 09 Jun 2026 10:49:31 GMTThe SWLing Posteventshttps://qrper.com/2026/06/from-npota-to-pota-en-route-to-dayton-and-making-new-friends-from-down-under/https://qrper.com/2026/06/from-npota-to-pota-en-route-to-dayton-and-making-new-friends-from-down-under/by Thomas (K4SWL) Picking up where I left off after the last field report, on Wednesday, May 13, 2026, Eric (WD8RIF) and I completed our activation at Tar Hollow State Park that morning, then enjoyed a nice lunch and…Tue, 09 Jun 2026 10:27:31 GMTQRPerpotahttps://www.onallbands.com/how-to-advocate-for-youth-in-amateur-radio-as-a-young-person/https://www.onallbands.com/how-to-advocate-for-youth-in-amateur-radio-as-a-young-person/I’ve heard plenty of comments from longtime amateur radio operators who are concerned about the lack of young people in the hobby. Those concerns are very much justified. However, while […] The post How to Advocate for…Mon, 08 Jun 2026 13:48:00 GMTOnAllBands (DX Engineering)technicalhttps://www.amateurradio.com/lhs-episode-619-the-weekender-cxl/https://www.amateurradio.com/lhs-episode-619-the-weekender-cxl/Hello and welcome back everyone! This is episode 619 of Linux in the Ham Shack, and our 140th weekender, of the most terrific amateur radio podcast on the internet! This week we're sharing what we've been up to - along…Mon, 08 Jun 2026 12:19:01 GMTAmateurRadio.comnewshttps://www.kb6nu.com/button-button-whos-got-the-button/https://www.kb6nu.com/button-button-whos-got-the-button/If you’ve read my blog at all in the past, you know I’m not a fan of David Minster, NA2AA, ARRL’s current CEO. He’s driving down membership, which is now well under 20% of licensed radio amateurs. He’s driving away…Sun, 07 Jun 2026 18:10:07 GMTKB6NUregulatoryhttps://www.kb6nu.com/is-anyone-running-for-the-board-this-year-in-the-great-lakes-division/https://www.kb6nu.com/is-anyone-running-for-the-board-this-year-in-the-great-lakes-division/Yesterday, someone reminded me recently that Great Lakes Division seat is up for election this year, and that the deadline for filing petitions is two months away. I know that I’m late with this, but I’m trying to find…Sun, 07 Jun 2026 17:38:19 GMTKB6NUregulatoryhttps://swling.com/blog/2026/06/the-mlite-880-a-more-thorough-performance-assessment/https://swling.com/blog/2026/06/the-mlite-880-a-more-thorough-performance-assessment/By 13dka Following up on the article I recently wrote about the MLite-880, I still had a comparison with a reference radio on a proper antenna on my to-do list. I wasn’t in a hurry because I got pretty fascinated with…Sun, 07 Jun 2026 12:12:51 GMTThe SWLing Posttechnicalhttps://qrper.com/2026/06/tippecanoe-and-pota-too-or-a-tale-of-two-activations/https://qrper.com/2026/06/tippecanoe-and-pota-too-or-a-tale-of-two-activations/by Paul (WD9GCO) Hi. I’m new around here. My name is Paul, and I’m a POTAholic. [Hello, Paul!] This all started in 2023. I thought POTA sounded fun, but I’d never done anything like that. And I didn’t have any HF gear…Sun, 07 Jun 2026 11:31:28 GMTQRPerpotahttps://www.amateurradio.com/ham-college-140-beginning-general-class-studies/https://www.amateurradio.com/ham-college-140-beginning-general-class-studies/Ham College episode 140 is now available for download. General Class Exam Questions Part 1. G1A – General class control operator frequency privileges. Primary and secondary allocations. https://hamcollege.tv Download…Sun, 07 Jun 2026 03:37:47 GMTAmateurRadio.comnewshttps://www.amsat.org/ans-158-amsat-news-service-weekly-bulletins/https://www.amsat.org/ans-158-amsat-news-service-weekly-bulletins/AMSAT News Service ANS-158June 7, 2026 In this edition: Deadline for Candidate Nominations for 2026 AMSAT Board of Directors Election is June 15 HADES-SA / SpinnyOne Designated Spain-OSCAR 127 (SO-127) AMSAT Submits…Sun, 07 Jun 2026 00:00:18 GMTAMSATsatelliteshttps://www.amateurradio.com/select-amateur-radio-weekly-issue-424/https://www.amateurradio.com/select-amateur-radio-weekly-issue-424/Radio Amateur Delay-tolerant Interplanetary Networking Testbed RADIANT brings Delay-Tolerant Networking to Amateur Radio, enabling store-and-forward messaging across disrupted links from terrestrial ground stations to…Sat, 06 Jun 2026 12:00:09 GMTAmateurRadio.comnewshttp://www.arrl.org/news/view/washington-governor-highlights-amateur-radio-volunteers-ahead-of-arrl-field-dayhttp://www.arrl.org/news/view/washington-governor-highlights-amateur-radio-volunteers-ahead-of-arrl-field-dayWashington Governor Bob Ferguson has issued a video message recognizing the important role Amateur Radio Operators play in supporting communities across the state and encouraging public awareness of Amateur Radio as…Fri, 05 Jun 2026 18:15:00 GMTARRL Newspotahttp://www.arrl.org/news/view/find-the-right-rig-new-comparison-tool-for-arrl-membershttp://www.arrl.org/news/view/find-the-right-rig-new-comparison-tool-for-arrl-membersARRL The National Association for Amateur Radio® is pleased to introduce a new member benefit: the QST Product Review Comparison Database. This online tool makes it easier to compare amateur radio transceivers…Fri, 05 Jun 2026 15:32:00 GMTARRL Newstechnicalhttps://qrper.com/2026/06/ten-years-later-a-three-fer-at-tar-hollow-with-eric-wd8rif/https://qrper.com/2026/06/ten-years-later-a-three-fer-at-tar-hollow-with-eric-wd8rif/by Thomas (K4SWL) On the morning of Wednesday, May 13, 2026, I was in Athens, Ohio, at the QTH of my good friend, Eric (WD8RIF). As we do every year, we get together and travel to Four Days in May and the Dayton…Fri, 05 Jun 2026 15:10:48 GMTQRPerpotahttps://www.onallbands.com/how-ham-radio-teaches-young-people-to-communicate/https://www.onallbands.com/how-ham-radio-teaches-young-people-to-communicate/When I got my amateur radio license at ten years old, communication was still very much a weak spot for me. I was terrified of having a speaking role in […] The post How Ham Radio Teaches Young People to Communicate…Fri, 05 Jun 2026 13:05:52 GMTOnAllBands (DX Engineering)regulatoryhttps://www.arnewsline.org/news/2026/6/5/amateur-radio-newsline-report-2536-for-friday-june-5th-2026https://www.arnewsline.org/news/2026/6/5/amateur-radio-newsline-report-2536-for-friday-june-5th-2026- HAMSCI ASKS CANADA TO RECONSIDER SHORTWAVE SHUTDOWN - NEW CREW BOARDS CHINA'S SPACE STATION - UNLICENSED RADIO OPERATOR GETS NEWEST WARNING FROM FCC - NEW QUESTION POOL FOR TECHNICIAN CLASS EXAM - DOUBLE CENTENNIAL…Fri, 05 Jun 2026 11:45:34 GMTAmateur Radio Newslineregulatoryhttps://swling.com/blog/2026/06/tecsun-pl-520-an-excellent-upgrade/https://swling.com/blog/2026/06/tecsun-pl-520-an-excellent-upgrade/by Dan Robinson The Tecsun PL-520 has been out for some time now though units have been getting into the hands of more reviewers such as myself in recent weeks. There are a number of excellent overview videos available…Thu, 04 Jun 2026 23:21:17 GMTThe SWLing Posttechnicalhttps://www.onallbands.com/ohio-nvis-day-2026-a-tale-of-two-different-but-effective-antennas/https://www.onallbands.com/ohio-nvis-day-2026-a-tale-of-two-different-but-effective-antennas/There is so much talk in our hobby about making that rare DX or a faraway contact using resonant beams and vertical antennas. While that’s great—and I think most of […] The post Ohio NVIS Day 2026: A Tale of Two…Thu, 04 Jun 2026 13:41:57 GMTOnAllBands (DX Engineering)technicalhttps://hackaday.com/2026/06/04/make-your-ceiling-disappear-with-ads-b-and-short-throw-projector/https://hackaday.com/2026/06/04/make-your-ceiling-disappear-with-ads-b-and-short-throw-projector/If you’re into airplanes, you’ve probably had the experience of hearing an unusual aircraft and rushing outside to try and catch a glimpse of it, all while fumbling with a …read moreThu, 04 Jun 2026 11:00:33 GMTHackaday · Radiotechnicalhttps://hackaday.com/2026/06/03/web-based-control-for-a-cb-radio/https://hackaday.com/2026/06/03/web-based-control-for-a-cb-radio/There was a time when a CB radio was a simple affair: a small box with a channel selector, volume, and squelch controls. No longer it seems, because they can …read moreThu, 04 Jun 2026 05:00:20 GMTHackaday · Radiotechnicalhttps://qrper.com/2026/06/dont-worry-youre-doing-fine/https://qrper.com/2026/06/dont-worry-youre-doing-fine/by Thomas (K4SWL) As you might imagine, I’m at the receiving end of a lot of emails and messages from readers. Sometimes people have questions. Sometimes they’re sharing field reports, telling me about an activation, or…Wed, 03 Jun 2026 13:18:02 GMTQRPerpotahttps://www.onallbands.com/ham-radio-tech-do-nearby-metal-trees-significantly-affect-antennas/https://www.onallbands.com/ham-radio-tech-do-nearby-metal-trees-significantly-affect-antennas/Antennas may look simple—just a piece of metal in the air—but they are surprisingly sensitive to their surroundings. Nearby metal objects and trees can dramatically affect how an antenna performs, […] The post Ham Radio…Wed, 03 Jun 2026 13:15:53 GMTOnAllBands (DX Engineering)technicalhttps://swling.com/blog/2026/06/radio-bulgaria-qsl-card-features-radio-sofias-1939-broadcast-van/https://swling.com/blog/2026/06/radio-bulgaria-qsl-card-features-radio-sofias-1939-broadcast-van/Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, David Iurescia, who shares the following news: In 2026, Radio Bulgaria is issuing a new series of 12 QSL cards to confirm listeners’ reception reports. Each card highlights a key…Wed, 03 Jun 2026 10:58:50 GMTThe SWLing Postemergencyhttps://swling.com/blog/2026/06/more-250-year-celebrations-and-whfm/https://swling.com/blog/2026/06/more-250-year-celebrations-and-whfm/Hi to all SWLing Post community. Here’s news of what Imaginary Stations will be bringing to the ionosphere this week. We have the second episode of Radio 250 via Shortwave Gold, which is full with all sorts of genres of…Wed, 03 Jun 2026 09:00:01 GMTThe SWLing Posttechnicalhttps://www.onallbands.com/a-guide-to-june-2026-ham-radio-contests-field-day-edition/https://www.onallbands.com/a-guide-to-june-2026-ham-radio-contests-field-day-edition/With May’s downpour of amateur radio activities done for the year, it’s time to focus on the next big event on the ham calendar—ARRL Field Day 2026. OnAllBands has been […] The post A Guide to June 2026 Ham Radio…Tue, 02 Jun 2026 13:29:42 GMTOnAllBands (DX Engineering)dxhttps://swling.com/blog/2026/06/shortwave-memories-ghanas-north-american-service/https://swling.com/blog/2026/06/shortwave-memories-ghanas-north-american-service/by Karl D. Forth Many of the African nations achieved independence in the 1960s, and as they raised their new national flag they wanted to be connected to the outside world. One of the first things they often did was…Tue, 02 Jun 2026 11:03:25 GMTThe SWLing Posttechnicalhttps://qrper.com/2026/06/lake-alma-state-park-by-brompton-a-hamvention-week-warm-up-pota-activation-with-friends/https://qrper.com/2026/06/lake-alma-state-park-by-brompton-a-hamvention-week-warm-up-pota-activation-with-friends/by Thomas (K4SWL) Tuesday, May 12, 2026, was a long but wonderful day—and the perfect prelude to a week filled with amateur radio activity. Hamvention week is always equal parts crazy and fun. Typically, I’m away from…Mon, 01 Jun 2026 14:47:46 GMTQRPerpotahttps://www.onallbands.com/tx9w-marquesas-islands-wrap-up-dx-engineering-coaxial-cable-plays-major-role/https://www.onallbands.com/tx9w-marquesas-islands-wrap-up-dx-engineering-coaxial-cable-plays-major-role/The TX9W DXpedition from Hiva Oa in the Marquesas Islands (April 19-30) is in the books! The TX9W team, which included members of the Oklahoma DX Association, logged more than […] The post TX9W Marquesas Islands…Mon, 01 Jun 2026 14:10:29 GMTOnAllBands (DX Engineering)dxhttps://www.amateurradio.com/cq-ww-wpx-cw-results/https://www.amateurradio.com/cq-ww-wpx-cw-results/This CQ WW WPX contest was my first major contest in a few years, as we are usually away on vacation and I end up missing it.This year, my best bands were 20m during the daytime and early evening, before moving over to…Mon, 01 Jun 2026 12:23:18 GMTAmateurRadio.comdxhttps://www.amateurradio.com/lhs-episode-618-andy-stewart-kb1oiq-andys-ham-radio-linux/https://www.amateurradio.com/lhs-episode-618-andy-stewart-kb1oiq-andys-ham-radio-linux/Hello and welcome back everyone! This is episode 618 of Linux in the Ham Shack, the most terrific amateur radio podcast on the internet! This week we're telling you about what we've been up to - along with talking to…Mon, 01 Jun 2026 12:18:20 GMTAmateurRadio.comnewshttps://swling.com/blog/2026/06/a-new-media-tech-museum-opens-in-kansas-city/https://swling.com/blog/2026/06/a-new-media-tech-museum-opens-in-kansas-city/Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, David Iurescia, who shares the following news item about a new museum dedicated to the history of media and communications technology. Located in Kansas City’s Crossroads Arts…Mon, 01 Jun 2026 10:52:21 GMTThe SWLing Postemergencyhttps://qrper.com/2026/05/ei3lh-sibling-cw-pota-rivalry/https://qrper.com/2026/05/ei3lh-sibling-cw-pota-rivalry/Many thanks to Ian (EI3LH), who shares the following post, originally posted on his blog: Two Elecraft Siblings Fight Each Other To The Death For My Last Rolo. by Ian (EI3LH) It’s been a funny old week here in Ireland…Sun, 31 May 2026 11:31:26 GMTQRPerpotahttps://www.amsat.org/ans-151-amsat-news-service-weekly-bulletins/https://www.amsat.org/ans-151-amsat-news-service-weekly-bulletins/AMSAT News Service ANS-151 May 31, 2026 In this edition: * AMSAT Opens Candidate Nominations for 2026 Board of Directors Election * 2026 AMSAT Space Symposium & Annual General Meeting * AMSAT Field Day 2026 * RADIANT…Sun, 31 May 2026 00:00:22 GMTAMSATpota