An aggregated stream of amateur radio news from across the web. Headlines link to the original publishers. Curated by HamDaily.https://hamdaily.com/en-ushttps://www.amateurradio.com/the-36-george-batterson-cw-qso-party-summary/https://www.amateurradio.com/the-36-george-batterson-cw-qso-party-summary/The third annual George Batterson Memorial CW QSO Party has concluded and the results are coming in! The "GB" was introduced to honor George Batterson (W2GB), who along with Bruce Kelley and Linc Cundall, formed the…Sun, 11 Oct 2026 19:05:15 GMTAmateurRadio.comdxhttps://swling.com/blog/2026/10/radio-waves-saq-un-day-broadcast-test-transmission-radio-bulgaria-qsl-10-liblice-transmitter-masts-demolition-and-source-for-streaming-station-urls/https://swling.com/blog/2026/10/radio-waves-saq-un-day-broadcast-test-transmission-radio-bulgaria-qsl-10-liblice-transmitter-masts-demolition-and-source-for-streaming-station-urls/Radio Waves: Stories Making Waves in the World of Radio Welcome to the SWLing Post’s Radio Waves, a collection of links to interesting stories making waves in the world of radio. Enjoy! Many thanks to SWLing Post…Sun, 11 Oct 2026 11:12:13 GMTThe SWLing Posttechnicalhttps://qrper.com/2026/10/kv4an-documenting-your-station-configuration/https://qrper.com/2026/10/kv4an-documenting-your-station-configuration/by Steve (KV4AN) This article will not describe a thrilling outdoor adventure or contain beautiful pictures from a spectacular park or summit. It will provide you with a framework for documenting your station…Sun, 11 Oct 2026 10:31:21 GMTQRPerpotahttps://www.amsat.org/ans-284-amsat-news-service-weekly-bulletins/https://www.amsat.org/ans-284-amsat-news-service-weekly-bulletins/AMSAT News Service ANS-284 October 11, 2026 In this edition: * AMSAT Board of Directors Re-Elects Senior Officers for 2027 * AMSAT Organizations Launch Six Satellites on Transporter-18 * KENSAT Showcases…Sun, 11 Oct 2026 00:00:44 GMTAMSATsatelliteshttps://www.dxzone.com/dx37047/deepcw-real-time-neural-network-morse-code-decoder.htmlhttps://www.dxzone.com/dx37047/deepcw-real-time-neural-network-morse-code-decoder.htmlDeepCW is a real-time, cross-platform Morse code (CW) decoder leveraging a neural network for robust decoding in weak signal and noisy conditions. - Listed in Software/Morse Code DecodersSun, 11 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTThe DXZonetechnicalhttps://www.dxzone.com/dx37043/simple-microwave-noise-source-construction-for-receiver-testing.htmlhttps://www.dxzone.com/dx37043/simple-microwave-noise-source-construction-for-receiver-testing.htmlThis resource details the construction of a simple microwave noise source, utilizing mixer diodes from John Watson, VE3EZP's collection. The methodology involves a basic schematic for a noise generator, designed…Sun, 11 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTThe DXZonetechnicalhttps://www.amateurradio.com/amateur-radio-weekly-issue-442/https://www.amateurradio.com/amateur-radio-weekly-issue-442/Radio Amateurs prepare for Hurricane Isaias The Hurricane Watch Net is up and running on both 14.325 and 7.268 MHz. ARRL XCL.IS: Amateur Radio Cellular XCL.IS is amateur cellular — real Ham Radio LTE on Ham bands. A…Sat, 10 Oct 2026 12:00:57 GMTAmateurRadio.comemergencyhttps://www.dxzone.com/dx37037/elecraft-k2-as-a-2m-if-transceiver-for-microwave-transverters.htmlhttps://www.dxzone.com/dx37037/elecraft-k2-as-a-2m-if-transceiver-for-microwave-transverters.htmlDetails modifying an Elecraft K2 QRP HF transceiver into a 2-meter IF radio for microwave transverters, replacing Yaesu FT-290R units. Includes… - Listed in Radio Equipment/HF Transceivers/Elecraft K2Sat, 10 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTThe DXZonetechnicalhttps://qrper.com/2026/10/testing-the-new-chelegance-jkeyer-cpo16-on-a-pota-activation/https://qrper.com/2026/10/testing-the-new-chelegance-jkeyer-cpo16-on-a-pota-activation/by Thomas (K4SWL) On Tuesday, September 8, 2026, my wife and I dropped off our daughter at college after spending a long Labor Day weekend with her and her sister. On our way back to Raleigh, we decided to stop for…Fri, 09 Oct 2026 18:33:45 GMTQRPerpotahttps://www.dxzone.com/top-amateur-radio-websites-issue-2640https://www.dxzone.com/top-amateur-radio-websites-issue-2640This week, we've gathered some interesting material for those of you exploring beyond the usual HF fare. There's a good piece on current satellite operations, covering both LEO and GEO birds, which is always something…Fri, 09 Oct 2026 16:04:00 GMTThe DXZonesatelliteshttps://www.onallbands.com/product-spotlight-citel-coaxial-cable-surge-protectors-offer-vital-protection-against-voltage-spikes-videos/https://www.onallbands.com/product-spotlight-citel-coaxial-cable-surge-protectors-offer-vital-protection-against-voltage-spikes-videos/CITEL has been keeping the world’s critical networks and equipment protected since 1937. That’s welcome news for amateur radio operators who understand that sudden voltage spikes can deliver a huge […] The post Product…Fri, 09 Oct 2026 13:10:00 GMTOnAllBands (DX Engineering)technicalhttp://www.arrl.org/news/view/arrl-headquarters-closing-early-on-friday-october-9-2026http://www.arrl.org/news/view/arrl-headquarters-closing-early-on-friday-october-9-2026ARRL The National Association for Amateur Radio® will close our headquarters at 12 PM Eastern time on Friday, October 9, 2026, for a staff event. The ARRL Headquarters lobby and store, as well as W1AW, will be open to…Fri, 09 Oct 2026 13:00:00 GMTARRL Newsnewshttps://rsgb.org/main/blog/news/gb2rs/headlines/2026/10/09/also-in-gb2rs-this-week-540/https://rsgb.org/main/blog/news/gb2rs/headlines/2026/10/09/also-in-gb2rs-this-week-540/TX Factor has released a National Hamfest 2026 edition of its popular amateur radio show. In this special episode, Bob McCreadie, G0FGX chats with Dominic, M0BLF from Camb-Hams while operating QO-100. Bob discovers more…Fri, 09 Oct 2026 11:33:33 GMTRSGBeventshttps://rsgb.org/main/blog/news/gb2rs/rallies-and-events/2026/10/09/rallies-and-events-news-11-october-2026/https://rsgb.org/main/blog/news/gb2rs/rallies-and-events/2026/10/09/rallies-and-events-news-11-october-2026/The annual Hornsea ARC Rally takes place today, 11 October at Driffield Showground, YO25 9FB. Doors open at 10am. For full details, call Les on 01377 252 393. Essex CW Amateur Radio Club’s Boot Camp and CW Conference is…Fri, 09 Oct 2026 11:25:04 GMTRSGBnewshttps://rsgb.org/main/blog/news/gb2rs/special-events/2026/10/09/special-events-news-11-october-2026/https://rsgb.org/main/blog/news/gb2rs/special-events/2026/10/09/special-events-news-11-october-2026/Members of the Cray Valley Radio Society are operating special callsign GB80CV until 28 October to celebrate the club’s 80th anniversary. Visit cvrs.uk/cvrs80 for detailed information on the Oak Anniversary Award. QSL…Fri, 09 Oct 2026 11:19:48 GMTRSGBeventshttps://rsgb.org/main/blog/news/gb2rs/dx-news/2026/10/09/dx-news-11-october-2026/https://rsgb.org/main/blog/news/gb2rs/dx-news/2026/10/09/dx-news-11-october-2026/Jacek, SP9FIH is active as FW1P from Wallis Island, OC-054 until Saturday, 17 October. He operates mainly FT8, on the 80, 20, 15 and 10m bands. QSL via Club Log’s OQRS. Sands, VK4WXW has returned to Willis Island…Fri, 09 Oct 2026 11:16:43 GMTRSGBdxhttps://rsgb.org/main/blog/news/gb2rs/contest-news/2026/10/09/contest-news-11-october-2026/https://rsgb.org/main/blog/news/gb2rs/contest-news/2026/10/09/contest-news-11-october-2026/The RSGB 432MHz FMAC Contest on Tuesday, 13 October runs from 1800UTC to 1855UTC. Using FM on the 70cm band, the exchange is signal report, serial number and locator. Also on Tuesday, 13 October, the RSGB 432MHz UK…Fri, 09 Oct 2026 11:14:26 GMTRSGBdxhttps://www.dxzone.com/dx37035/quantum-sdr.htmlhttps://www.dxzone.com/dx37035/quantum-sdr.htmlQuantum SDR develops and sells advanced SDR transceivers and pan adapters, featuring AI, DSP, and touch screens for amateur radio. - Listed in Manufacturers/Software Defined RadioFri, 09 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTThe DXZonetechnicalhttps://www.arnewsline.org/news/2026/10/8/amateur-radio-newsline-report-2554-for-friday-october-9th-2026https://www.arnewsline.org/news/2026/10/8/amateur-radio-newsline-report-2554-for-friday-october-9th-2026- A MILESTONE FOR ARISS IN A CHILE HIGH SCHOOL - AMATEUR HONORED AS 'FRIEND OF BROADCASTERS' - HISTORIC TRANSMITTER SENDS MESSAGE OF PEACE - ARGENTINIAN HAMS ORGANIZE TRIBUTE TO SILENT KEY - CHICAGO ATTORNEY, EARLY…Thu, 08 Oct 2026 21:46:12 GMTAmateur Radio Newslinesatelliteshttps://qrper.com/2026/10/the-solar-cycle-is-changing-dont-panic/https://qrper.com/2026/10/the-solar-cycle-is-changing-dont-panic/by Thomas (K4SWL) Several people have asked me lately what it’s going to be like as we move out of Solar Cycle 25 and eventually into the quieter years between solar cycles. I understand the question and why so many…Thu, 08 Oct 2026 13:52:14 GMTQRPerpropagationhttps://www.onallbands.com/new-product-spotlight-w2hvh-enclosures-portable-go-bag-mounting-systems-for-icom-yaesu-transceivers/https://www.onallbands.com/new-product-spotlight-w2hvh-enclosures-portable-go-bag-mounting-systems-for-icom-yaesu-transceivers/Going portable remains the hottest ticket in amateur radio today. DX Engineering is committed to making your experience operating from a park, summit, island, or just about anywhere outside of […] The post New Product…Thu, 08 Oct 2026 13:52:00 GMTOnAllBands (DX Engineering)technicalhttps://swling.com/blog/2026/10/a-comprehensive-review-of-the-choyong-lc100-receiver/https://swling.com/blog/2026/10/a-comprehensive-review-of-the-choyong-lc100-receiver/by John Figliozzi Until the Choyong LC90 was introduced in 2023, there were no radios on the market that simultaneously offered both shortwave and Internet streaming in one unit. Even three years later, Choyong remains…Thu, 08 Oct 2026 12:07:25 GMTThe SWLing Posttechnicalhttps://hackaday.com/2026/10/07/keep-that-old-radio-alive-with-an-esp32/https://hackaday.com/2026/10/07/keep-that-old-radio-alive-with-an-esp32/As the legacy AM broadcast bands fade away, what happens to the millions of devices built to receive them? Many of them will go into e-waste, but with a century …read moreThu, 08 Oct 2026 02:00:32 GMTHackaday · Radiotechnicalhttps://www.dxzone.com/dx37034/20-10-meter-fan-dipole-antenna-complete-build-guide.htmlhttps://www.dxzone.com/dx37034/20-10-meter-fan-dipole-antenna-complete-build-guide.htmlA comprehensive build guide for a 20-10 meter fan dipole antenna, detailing construction, specifications, performance, and tuning tips. - Listed in Antennas/Fan DipoleThu, 08 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTThe DXZonetechnicalhttp://www.arrl.org/news/view/radio-amateurs-prepare-for-hurricane-isaiashttp://www.arrl.org/news/view/radio-amateurs-prepare-for-hurricane-isaiasUpdated Friday, October 9, 2026 @ 10 AM EDT Update - Oct. 9, 1330 UTC The Hurricane Watch Net is up and running on both 14.325 and 7.268 MHz due to propagation conditions. Hurricane Isaias has increased in strength to…Wed, 07 Oct 2026 19:55:00 GMTARRL Newspropagationhttps://offgridham.com/2026/10/anderson-powerpoles/https://offgridham.com/2026/10/anderson-powerpoles/From unknown to everywhere. My very first HF radio, a Heathkit SB-102 I bought used as a newly-licensed teen ham, had the same problem faced by nearly every radio operator of the era: proprietary power connectors. As I…Wed, 07 Oct 2026 15:42:25 GMTOff Grid Hamregulatoryhttps://www.onallbands.com/take-a-look-at-flexradio-8400-transceivers-video/https://www.onallbands.com/take-a-look-at-flexradio-8400-transceivers-video/Looking for an excellent entry-level HF SDR with a budget-friendly price tag? Check out the FlexRadio 8400 Signature Series 100W HF+6M Transceivers—a lot of radio for the money, with the […] The post Take a Look at…Wed, 07 Oct 2026 13:45:00 GMTOnAllBands (DX Engineering)technicalhttps://qrper.com/2026/10/kb2piz-three-parks-one-activation-and-a-lot-of-lessons-learned/https://qrper.com/2026/10/kb2piz-three-parks-one-activation-and-a-lot-of-lessons-learned/by Mark (KB2PIZ) 0 for 3 activations: super fun, and amazing lessons learned in trying to activate North Lake State Fishing Lake, Dash Point Park, and Ecola State Park in the Pacific Northwest. At the end of the workday…Wed, 07 Oct 2026 11:00:42 GMTQRPerpotahttps://www.dxzone.com/dx37032/setting-up-openwebrx-with-the-rtl-sdr-v4-dongle-on-raspberry-pi.htmlhttps://www.dxzone.com/dx37032/setting-up-openwebrx-with-the-rtl-sdr-v4-dongle-on-raspberry-pi.htmlA detailed guide on configuring an OpenWebRX software defined radio receiver using an RTL-SDR V4 dongle on a Raspberry Pi. - Listed in Technical Reference/Raspberry PiWed, 07 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTThe DXZonetechnicalhttps://qrper.com/2026/10/elecraft-kx2-side-rails-what-i-choose-to-protect-my-kx2/https://qrper.com/2026/10/elecraft-kx2-side-rails-what-i-choose-to-protect-my-kx2/by Thomas (K4SWL) I get a surprising number of messages from readers asking which side rails I recommend to protect the Elecraft KX2. After receiving another message this morning, I thought it was time to write a…Tue, 06 Oct 2026 17:09:56 GMTQRPerpotahttp://www.arrl.org/news/view/watching-the-gulfhttp://www.arrl.org/news/view/watching-the-gulfThe Hurricane Watch Net (HWN) is closely monitoring Invest 92L , which is expected to become Tropical Storm Isaias in the next 24 hours. According to HWN Manager Bobby Graves, KB5HAV, the potential area of concern for…Tue, 06 Oct 2026 16:52:00 GMTARRL Newsemergencyhttps://www.onallbands.com/dx-engineering-equipment-to-be-used-on-upcoming-youth-focused-christmas-island-dxpedition/https://www.onallbands.com/dx-engineering-equipment-to-be-used-on-upcoming-youth-focused-christmas-island-dxpedition/Christmas comes a few weeks early for ham radio operators everywhere! The VK9XY Christmas Island activation—featuring young operators from around the world—is scheduled to run Nov. 16-Dec. 4, 2026. That’s […] The post…Tue, 06 Oct 2026 14:19:13 GMTOnAllBands (DX Engineering)dxhttps://www.amateurradio.com/lhs-episode-633-18-years-of-lhs/https://www.amateurradio.com/lhs-episode-633-18-years-of-lhs/Hello and welcome back everyone! You're joining us for episode 633 of Linux in the Ham Shack, the most terrific amateur radio podcast on the internet! This week we're sharing news about what has been going on in our…Tue, 06 Oct 2026 12:25:47 GMTAmateurRadio.comnewshttps://swling.com/blog/2026/10/carlos-illustrated-radio-listening-report-and-recording-of-nhk-radiofax-october-5-2026/https://swling.com/blog/2026/10/carlos-illustrated-radio-listening-report-and-recording-of-nhk-radiofax-october-5-2026/Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor and noted political cartoonist Carlos Latuff, who shares the following illustrated radio listening report. Carlos notes: NHK (audio) & Japan Meteorological Agency (radiofax)…Tue, 06 Oct 2026 10:23:57 GMTThe SWLing Postemergencyhttps://swling.com/blog/2026/10/international-classical-shortwave-vibes/https://swling.com/blog/2026/10/international-classical-shortwave-vibes/Hi to all our SWLing Post friends. Here’s this week’s Imaginary Stations schedule for your shortwave radio/SDR listening pleasure. On Wednesday 7th October 2026, at 0200 hrs UTC on 9395 kHz we bring you another episode…Tue, 06 Oct 2026 06:00:26 GMTThe SWLing Posttechnicalhttps://www.dxzone.com/dx37030/a-simple-low-profile-multiband-antenna-for-pota.htmlhttps://www.dxzone.com/dx37030/a-simple-low-profile-multiband-antenna-for-pota.htmlVA3KOT details a low-profile, multiband antenna for POTA activations, blending a 13ft vertical wire with two raised radials and a 4:1 impedance… - Listed in Antennas/PortableTue, 06 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTThe DXZonepotahttps://www.kb6nu.com/a-media-guide-to-amateur-radio/https://www.kb6nu.com/a-media-guide-to-amateur-radio/I don’t know about you, but I always get a little upset when I read an article about amateur radio in a newspaper or general-interest magazine. For one thing, they almost always get the terminology wrong. For example…Mon, 05 Oct 2026 17:11:18 GMTKB6NUtechnicalhttps://www.onallbands.com/dx-engineering-is-the-exclusive-main-sponsor-of-the-youth-wwa-2026-award/https://www.onallbands.com/dx-engineering-is-the-exclusive-main-sponsor-of-the-youth-wwa-2026-award/The Youth World Wide Award (WWA) 2026 kicked off Oct. 5, 0000 UTC and will run until Oct. 11, 2359 UTC. The event brings together radio amateurs ages 25 and […] The post DX Engineering is the Exclusive Main Sponsor of…Mon, 05 Oct 2026 13:35:00 GMTOnAllBands (DX Engineering)dxhttps://qrper.com/2026/10/my-new-to-me-mchf-building-a-full-field-kit-first-pota-activation/https://qrper.com/2026/10/my-new-to-me-mchf-building-a-full-field-kit-first-pota-activation/by Thomas (K4SWL) On Monday, September 7, 2026—Labor Day—I got up early and headed out to William B. Umstead State Park (US-2755). We had been in Raleigh for the weekend, and I knew the temperatures were expected to…Mon, 05 Oct 2026 12:54:32 GMTQRPerpotahttps://qrper.com/2026/10/km4cft-update-radios-paddles-and-mini-mics/https://qrper.com/2026/10/km4cft-update-radios-paddles-and-mini-mics/Many thanks to Jonathan (KM4CFT), who shares the following update: Hi all, KM4CFT Here! It’s been a minute, and I have a few new things happening, and I thought I should share them with everyone! I have been working…Mon, 05 Oct 2026 10:36:28 GMTQRPeremergencyhttps://www.dxzone.com/dx37029/mmsstv-yoniq.htmlhttps://www.dxzone.com/dx37029/mmsstv-yoniq.htmlMMSSTV_YONIQ is an enhanced version of the classic MMSSTV software, offering updated features for Slow Scan Television (SSTV) operation. - Listed in Software/SSTVMon, 05 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTThe DXZonetechnicalhttps://www.kb6nu.com/icqpodcast-episode-494-q-and-a-2026/https://www.kb6nu.com/icqpodcast-episode-494-q-and-a-2026/In this episode, I join Martin Butler M1MRB, Caryn Eve Murray KD2GUT, Edmund Spicer M0MNG and Ed Durrant DD5LP to discuss the latest Amateur / Ham Radio news: Will RADE Be the Next SSB? New Azores Collective Brings…Sun, 04 Oct 2026 15:29:55 GMTKB6NUtechnicalhttps://swling.com/blog/2026/10/texas-radio-shortwave-updated-schedule-for-october-2026/https://swling.com/blog/2026/10/texas-radio-shortwave-updated-schedule-for-october-2026/Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor Terry (N5RTC), who shares the following schedules for Texas Radio Shortwave (click image to enlarge):Sun, 04 Oct 2026 13:29:59 GMTThe SWLing Postemergencyhttps://swling.com/blog/2026/10/radio-waves-radio-prague-support-airdrift-and-am-radio-mandate-faces-congressional-clock/https://swling.com/blog/2026/10/radio-waves-radio-prague-support-airdrift-and-am-radio-mandate-faces-congressional-clock/Radio Waves: Stories Making Waves in the World of Radio Welcome to the SWLing Post’s Radio Waves, a collection of links to interesting stories making waves in the world of radio. Enjoy! Many thanks to SWLing Post…Sun, 04 Oct 2026 13:28:40 GMTThe SWLing Posttechnicalhttps://www.dxzone.com/top-amateur-radio-websites-issue-2639https://www.dxzone.com/top-amateur-radio-websites-issue-2639This week, we’ve pulled together a few items that touch on practical antenna work and some digital modes. There’s a good look at a multi-band portable dipole, something that comes up often for field day or SOTA ops…Sun, 04 Oct 2026 13:11:12 GMTThe DXZonetechnicalhttps://qrper.com/2026/10/one-day-two-summits-two-failed-attempts/https://qrper.com/2026/10/one-day-two-summits-two-failed-attempts/As always, there are lots of links within the article. Click one! Click them all! Learn all the things! by Vince (VE6LK) This is day three in a mini-series of me pursuing goals and the final in this mini-series. Links…Sun, 04 Oct 2026 12:00:37 GMTQRPerpotahttps://www.amsat.org/ans-277-amsat-news-service-weekly-bulletins/https://www.amsat.org/ans-277-amsat-news-service-weekly-bulletins/October 4, 2026 In this edition: The AMSAT(R) News Service bulletins are a free, weekly news and information service of AMSAT, the Radio Amateur Satellite Corporation. ANS publishes news related to Amateur Radio in…Sun, 04 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTAMSATsatelliteshttps://www.amateurradio.com/ham-college-144/https://www.amateurradio.com/ham-college-144/Ham College episode 144 is now available for download. General Exam Questions Part 5 G1E – Control categories, repeater regulations, third-party rules, ITU regions, automatically controlled digital station. Information…Sat, 03 Oct 2026 21:12:01 GMTAmateurRadio.comregulatoryhttps://hackaday.com/2026/10/03/the-esp32-an-sdr-in-itself/https://hackaday.com/2026/10/03/the-esp32-an-sdr-in-itself/Perhaps the most famous of all the software-defined radio (SDR) receivers is the RTL-SDR, a digital TV receiver on which an undocumented feature was found. Perhaps other radio-enabled chips also …read moreSat, 03 Oct 2026 17:00:31 GMTHackaday · Radiotechnicalhttps://www.amateurradio.com/amateur-radio-weekly-issue-441/https://www.amateurradio.com/amateur-radio-weekly-issue-441/JTTY: A WSJT-X mode that ignores the clock K1JT and the WSJT team release WSJT-X 3.2.0-rc1 with JTTY, a weak-signal keyboard mode built for RTTY contesting. DXZone Projects find hidden SDR capabilities in ESP32…Sat, 03 Oct 2026 12:00:27 GMTAmateurRadio.comdxhttps://qrper.com/2026/10/tims-ford-state-park-proving-new-gear-in-the-field/https://qrper.com/2026/10/tims-ford-state-park-proving-new-gear-in-the-field/by Steven Krumm (KV4AN) Tims Ford State Park (US-2980) is a Tennessee State Park between Lynchburg and Winchester in south-central Tennessee. The 3,546-acre park is located on Tims Ford Reservoir and is regarded as one…Sat, 03 Oct 2026 11:33:21 GMTQRPerpotahttps://www.amateurradio.com/wrapping-up-the-lewis-clark-trail/https://www.amateurradio.com/wrapping-up-the-lewis-clark-trail/More from the trip: A Lewis & Clark POTA Journey | On The Trail | West Over Lemhi Pass | Arrived at the Pacific Ocean Joyce/K0JJW and I have wrapped up our trip along the Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail. We…Fri, 02 Oct 2026 17:39:26 GMTAmateurRadio.compotahttp://www.arrl.org/news/view/2026-collegiate-qso-party-is-october-3-4http://www.arrl.org/news/view/2026-collegiate-qso-party-is-october-3-4Get ready to contact college and university radio clubs during this weekend’s Collegiate QSO Party, 0000 UTC October 3 through 2359 UTC ImageOctober 4 (Friday evening through Sunday in the US). Students, faculty, staff…Fri, 02 Oct 2026 17:18:00 GMTARRL Newsdxhttps://qrper.com/2026/10/bug-fist-practice-pairing-the-bug-emulator-and-begali-traveler-for-a-morning-pota-session/https://qrper.com/2026/10/bug-fist-practice-pairing-the-bug-emulator-and-begali-traveler-for-a-morning-pota-session/by Thomas (K4SWL) On the morning of Sunday, September 6, 2026, I was in Raleigh, and our family, of course, had a day planned on this Labor Day weekend. But I wanted to spend a little time on the radio, as well, and…Fri, 02 Oct 2026 13:37:48 GMTQRPerpotahttps://www.onallbands.com/legendary-dxer-bob-locher-w9kni-presents-tales-from-a-serial-sniper-part-4-my-bouvet-island-qrp-qso-with-3y0c/https://www.onallbands.com/legendary-dxer-bob-locher-w9kni-presents-tales-from-a-serial-sniper-part-4-my-bouvet-island-qrp-qso-with-3y0c/OnAllBands is thrilled to feature articles from noted author and amateur radio DXing legend Bob Locher, W9KNI. Today, Bob remembers building the Elecraft K2 kit when it was released and […] The post Legendary DXer Bob…Fri, 02 Oct 2026 13:34:00 GMTOnAllBands (DX Engineering)technicalhttps://swling.com/blog/2026/10/shortwave-memories-richard-e-wood/https://swling.com/blog/2026/10/shortwave-memories-richard-e-wood/by Karl D. Forth Richard E. Wood may have been the best-known DXer ever. I first met him briefly at a radio convention in the mid-1970s; it may have been Columbus or Atlanta. A friend, Robert Kramer, had met him earlier…Fri, 02 Oct 2026 12:00:37 GMTThe SWLing Posteventshttps://www.amateurradio.com/the-google-gadget-is-back-and-running/https://www.amateurradio.com/the-google-gadget-is-back-and-running/It seems Google has finally gotten around to fixing its Blogs I Follow gadget! The original issue was that it had completely stopped updating. You can read my previous post to see the workaround I used while waiting for…Fri, 02 Oct 2026 10:26:07 GMTAmateurRadio.comnewshttps://www.arnewsline.org/news/2026/10/1/amateur-radio-newsline-report-2553-for-friday-october-2nd-2026https://www.arnewsline.org/news/2026/10/1/amateur-radio-newsline-report-2553-for-friday-october-2nd-2026- UN AGENCIES MAKE PLEA FOR STRONGER RFI SAFEGUARDS - EXPERIMENTAL SATELLITE PUTS AI DATA CENTER IN SPACE - RESEARCHERS DETECT RADIO SIGNALS FROM ANOTHER WORLD - NEW AZORES-BASED NETWORK UNITES SCHOOL RADIO CLUBS - 2 US…Thu, 01 Oct 2026 19:41:04 GMTAmateur Radio Newslinesatelliteshttps://www.onallbands.com/guide-to-october-2026-ham-radio-contests-new-reference-books-edition/https://www.onallbands.com/guide-to-october-2026-ham-radio-contests-new-reference-books-edition/OnAllBands is committed this October to keeping you as updated as possible on all the new products available at DX Engineering. Look out for posts this month spotlighting the hottest […] The post Guide to October 2026…Thu, 01 Oct 2026 14:01:14 GMTOnAllBands (DX Engineering)dxhttps://hackaday.com/2026/10/01/sdr-lets-you-patch-together-your-setup/https://hackaday.com/2026/10/01/sdr-lets-you-patch-together-your-setup/It is often helpful to think of a radio as a series of interconnected functional blocks—hence the use of block diagrams to convey how a given radio operates. [Julian Haag] …read moreThu, 01 Oct 2026 08:00:59 GMTHackaday · Radiotechnical