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South Monarch Ridge Photo

Bob KØNR — Fri, 22 May 2026 14:37:14 +0000

In 2024, Joyce/K0JJW and I activated South Monarch Ridge (W0C/SP-058) on the Friday of the Colorado 14er & Mountaintop Event. South Monarch Ridge (also known as Monarch Crest) is a fun summit, easy to access via a trail or via the tram (during the ...

LHS Episode #617: Hamvention 2026 Adventure Complete

Russ K5TUX — Wed, 20 May 2026 16:28:00 +0000

Hello and welcome back everyone! This is episode 617 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 in our private lives and giving you our wrap-up from Hamvention 2026! 73 de LHS Team

2026 Colorado 14er & Mountaintop Event

Bob KØNR — Sun, 17 May 2026 18:46:28 +0000

During the Colorado 14er & Mountaintop Event, amateur radio operators from around Colorado will be activating Summits On The Air (SOTA) peaks and communicating with other radio amateurs across the state and around the world. Join in on the fun duri...

ICQPodcast Episode 483 – Fault Finding

Colin M6BOY — Sun, 17 May 2026 08:04:00 +0000

In this episode, we join Martin Butler M1MRB, Caryn Eve Murray KD2GUT, Edmund Spicer M0MNG and Ed Durrant DD5LP to discuss the latest Amateur / Ham Radio news. Colin Butler (M6BOY) rounds up the news in brief, and the episode's feature is Fault Finding...

Amateur Radio Weekly – Issue 421

Cale K4HCK — Sat, 16 May 2026 12:00:51 +0000

Yaesu announces new DR-3X repeater (video) This new hardware offers 85 watts of VHF or 65 watts of UHF continuous duty, while incorporating advanced audio signal processing and an innovative interference evasion system for enhanced operational performance. Yaesu Icom announces ID-5200 and ID-5200D radios Touchscreen control. Dual receive. Wi-Fi. Bluetooth®. Advanced digital connectivity… and this […]

Adding peace of mind.

Mike VE9KK — Fri, 15 May 2026 16:38:12 +0000

My choice of boot drivesIn the past, when I downloaded and installed software updates, new software, or Windows updates, problems have occasionally occurred. I also like to experiment with Python scripts for automating my radio software, modifyin...

LHS Episode #616: Xenia Bound

Russ K5TUX — Mon, 11 May 2026 11:55:42 +0000

Hello and welcome back everyone! This is episode 616 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 taking a jaunt through some short topics in the world of Amateur Radio, Linux and Open Source! 73 de LHS Team

Ham College 139

George W5JDX — Sat, 09 May 2026 20:54:58 +0000

Ham College episode 139 is now available for download. Technician Exam Questions Part 26 of 26 T0A – Power circuits and hazards: hazardous voltages, fuses and circuit breakers, grounding, electrical code compliance, Lightning protection; Battery safety. T0B – Antenna safety: tower safety and grounding, installing antennas, antenna supports. T0C – RF hazards: radiation exposure, proximity … Continue reading

Amateur Radio Weekly – Issue 420

Cale K4HCK — Sat, 09 May 2026 12:00:31 +0000

The adventure begins in Xenia: Hamvention 2026 The world’s greatest Amateur Radio event returns to Ohio. W8CI Dayton Hamvention® 2026 offers forums for every Ham The Hamvention Forums Committee has assembled a diverse lineup covering technical topics, operating skills, and emerging interest areas. ARRL HamSCI at Hamvention 2026 – Schedule and map Hamvention is an […]

LHS Episode #615: The Weekender CXXXIX

Russ K5TUX — Mon, 04 May 2026 12:30:50 +0000

It's time for The Weekender! This is our departure into the world of hedonism, random topic excursions (well, not this time really), whimsy and (hopefully) knowledge. Thanks for listening and, if you happen to get a chance, feel free to call us or e-mail and send us some feedback. Tell us how we're doing. We'd love to hear from you. 73 de The LHS Crew

LHS Episode #615: The Weekender CXXXIX

Russ K5TUX — Mon, 04 May 2026 12:30:50 +0000

Across Lake Michigan on 146.52 MHz

Bob KØNR — Sun, 03 May 2026 23:37:50 +0000

Here’s a post from way back in 2005. It falls into the category of “notable VHF contacts,” so I am reposting it here. Last July, my wife and I were walking along the beach on the eastern shore of Lake Michigan in Ludington State Park ...

ICQPodcast Episode 482 – AMSAT President Drew Glasbrenner KO4MA

Colin M6BOY — Sun, 03 May 2026 08:00:00 +0000

In this episode, we join Martin Butler M1MRB, Chris Howard (M0TCH), Frank Howell (K4FMH), Bill Barnes (WC3B) and Leslie Butterfields (G0CIB) to discuss the latest Amateur / Ham Radio news. Colin Butler (M6BOY) rounds up the news in brief, and the episo...

Amateur Radio Weekly – Issue 419

Cale K4HCK — Sat, 02 May 2026 12:00:52 +0000

Linux kernel drops AX.25 and Amateur Radio subsystem support Unmaintained code under scrutiny by AI generated bug reports. Phoronix Your first POTA activation A lazy-Sunday starter kit that just works. N1JUR iShareRadio remote radio sharing service iShareRadio is a new service that allows clubs and other organizations to share remote radios with granular permissions. Zero […]

The SARC Communicator : May-June 2026

John VE7TI — Thu, 30 Apr 2026 19:00:00 +0000

Welcome to The CommunicatorAmateur radio has always been a pursuit of contrasts—venerating the past while racing toward the future. This issue celebrates that duality from cover to cover.We begin with history: Harry Melville Dowsett, the architect of p...

LHS Episode #614: Deep Dive Ubuntu 26.04 LTS

Russ K5TUX — Mon, 27 Apr 2026 12:51:01 +0000

Hello and welcome to Episode 614 of Linux in the Ham Shack. In this episode, the hosts check out the latest long term support release from Ubuntu, the Resolute Raccoon! Topics include installation, testing out amateur radio software, versions, features, impressions, and much more. Thanks for listening and have a great week. 73 de LHS Team

Upgrading HamClock to a new server.

Mike VE9KK — Sun, 26 Apr 2026 15:24:20 +0000

OHB ver 4.23 I have been sitting back and watching the many Hamclock projects evolve. What I was looking for was a project that, when finished, resembled Elwood's Hamclock. I am happy to report that I have settled on using OHB or Open Hamclo...

Amateur Radio Weekly – Issue 418

Cale K4HCK — Sat, 25 Apr 2026 12:00:24 +0000

Icom teases X-026 radio to be Revealed at Hamvention Dubbed as a “concept mock-up,” the radio appears to be a mobile VHF/UHF/HF rig. Icom AST SpaceMobile to use 430 MHz band for 248 satellites FCC announced that AST SpaceMobile will be using the Amateur 430 MHz band. AMSAT-UK SteppIR returns to Amateur Radio market We […]

Advantages to having radio control software.

Mike VE9KK — Mon, 20 Apr 2026 18:36:00 +0000

Snap shot of my Win4icom setup. Radio Control Software: Taking the Complexity Out of Ham RadioFor some time now, new radios have come with onboard sound cards, LAN and USB connections, among other features. It seems that integrating your rad...

LHS Episode #613: Puter Talk

Russ K5TUX — Mon, 20 Apr 2026 13:59:49 +0000

Hello and welcome back to the 613th installment of Linux in the Ham Shack. In this short topics episode we discuss Puter, WSJT-X 3.0.0, ARDC hiring, and more! We're looking forward to seeing you in person in Xenia, OH at Hamvention in May! 73 de LHS Team

ICQPodcast Episode 481 – Home Brewing & Kit Building

Colin M6BOY — Sun, 19 Apr 2026 08:23:00 +0000

In this episode, we join Martin Butler M1MRB, Dan Romanchik KB6NU, Caryn Eve Murray KD2GUT, Edmund Spicer M0MNG and Colin Butler M6BOY to discuss the latest Amateur / Ham Radio news. Colin Butler (M6BOY) rounds up the news in brief, and the episode's feature is Home brewing / Kit building.

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AmateurLogic 216: Repair or Replace

George W5JDX — Sat, 18 Apr 2026 18:26:15 +0000

AmateurLogic.TV Episode 216 is now available for download. Exploring the Ham Dash App ham radio dashboard. Consolidating the shack with Raspberry Pi 5 and M.2 solid state drive. Should you Repair or Replace that appliance with the recently expired war...

Amateur Radio Weekly – Issue 417

Cale K4HCK — Sat, 18 Apr 2026 11:00:57 +0000

ITU Corporation acquires Cushcraft, Hy-gain from MFJ ITU will move manufacturing from Mississippi to a recently purchased facility in Linton, Indiana. Linton News Arcanum: ORI’s new Open Source antenna simulation engine The first Open Source implementation of the Conformal Method of Moments with Exact Kernel. Open Research Institute Xiegu XPA125B amplifier cooler 3D print A […]

Three Types of VHF SOTA Contacts

Bob KØNR — Wed, 15 Apr 2026 18:32:17 +0000

When I talk about doing VHF SOTA activations, people often wonder about what kind of contacts to expect. VHF propagation from a mountaintop can be surprisingly good, and the range of possible contacts runs from the routine to the remarkable. Having done a lot of these activations, I’ve noticed that VHF SOTA contacts tend to fall into three broad categories. Continue reading Three Types of VHF SOTA Contacts→

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LHS Episode #612: The Weekender CXXXVIII

Russ K5TUX — Mon, 13 Apr 2026 13:41:42 +0000

It's time for The Weekender! This is our departure into the world of hedonism, random topic excursions, whimsy and (hopefully) knowledge. Thanks for listening and, if you happen to get a chance, feel free to call us or e-mail and send us some feedback. Tell us how we're doing. We'd love to hear from you. 73 de The LHS Crew