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ICQPodcast Episode 489 – STEM and Radio for a Brighter Future

Colin M6BOY — Sun, 26 Jul 2026 08:30:00 +0000

In this episode, we join Martin Butler M1MRB, Chris Howard (M0TCH), Martin Rothwell (M0SGL), 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 episode's feature is STEM and Ham Radio Works.

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Amateur Radio Weekly – Issue 431

Cale K4HCK — Sat, 25 Jul 2026 12:00:53 +0000

APRS On the Air Let’s create a new Amateur Radio activity and supporting software that brings the activator-and-chaser game of Parks on the Air and Summits on the Air to APRS. K0TFU China is using Ham Radio in its territorial claim over the South China Sea An article goes into great depths to use decisions […]

News: Olivia Digital Modes on HF

Tomas NW7US — Sat, 25 Jul 2026 06:36:25 +0000

Greetings Olivia and digital mode operators, GREAT NEWS! WEBSITE UPDATE! Here are the big three new features: Live Olivia spotting. Just like on POTA and other sites, this is a live show and tell of your activity either by self spotting, or spotting stations you copy. Dedicated live spot page, you can view even on […]

Part 2 of….. Antenna solve one problem to only create another.

Mike VE9KK — Wed, 22 Jul 2026 18:47:28 +0000

If you have not read Part 1 of this post, go HERE and then make your way back.To recap, I was having an issue with my Hustler 4BTV vertical antenna, and I discovered that water was making its way into the 15m trap. Once I had the antenna reassemb...

VHF for Parks On The Air?

Bob KØNR — Tue, 21 Jul 2026 20:32:21 +0000

Parks On The Air (POTA) has exploded in popularity, with most of the activity on the HF bands. That makes sense — HF gives you the long-distance contacts and the big pileups. But don’t overlook the VHF bands, especially 2m FM. Two meter FM is simple, h...

Antenna…solve one problem only to create another.

Mike VE9KK — Sun, 19 Jul 2026 17:48:05 +0000

The antenna I have is the Hustler 4BTV, and I have owned it for about four years. I had been noticing that after a couple of days of rain, the SWR on 15 meters would increase.As the weather warmed up, the problem disappeared. My suspi...

AmateurLogic 219: Field Day 2026

George W5JDX — Sat, 18 Jul 2026 23:01:07 +0000

AmateurLogic.TV Episode 219 is now available for download. Field Day 2026 at Pearl River County Amateur Radio Club and W5AXC. Antennas, radios, and hams make for a fun weekend. Mike’s SenseCAP K1100 and the Helium network. Download YouTube Episode Highlights: In episode 219 of AmateurLogic.TV, the team reflects on their experiences at Field Day 2026 … Continue reading

Amateur Radio Weekly – Issue 430

Cale K4HCK — Sat, 18 Jul 2026 12:00:12 +0000

HAMgpt New platform combines an operator’s license, station, location and live band conditions to answer a practical question: “What can I do with my radio today?” HAMgpt In-depth series: Ham Radio A podcast series on a wide range of Ham Radio topics. Hacker Public Radio What does a Ham Radio antenna look like on the […]

ICQPodcast Episode 488 – World RadioSport Team Championship (WRTC) 2026

Colin M6BOY — Tue, 14 Jul 2026 20:18:00 +0000

In this special episode, Martin Butler (M1MRB), Chris Howard (M0TCH) and Colin Butler (M6BOY) attended and bring you a flavour of the World Radiosport Team Championship 2026 taking place in the UK.

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LHS Episode #623: Dipole Tuning Listener Feedback

Russ K5TUX — Mon, 13 Jul 2026 11:27:40 +0000

Hello and welcome back everyone! You're joining us for episode 623 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 lives, as well as a featured topic from one of our listener's feedback! 73 de LHS Team

ICQPodcast Episode 487 – A Taste of Ham Radio Friedrichshafen

Colin M6BOY — Sun, 12 Jul 2026 08:03:00 +0000

In this episode, we join Martin Butler M1MRB, Dan Romanchik KB6NU, Caryn Eve Murray KD2GUT 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 a Taste of Ha...

Ham College 141

George W5JDX — Sat, 11 Jul 2026 17:25:26 +0000

Ham College episode 141 is now available for download. General Exam Questions Part 2. G1B – Antenna structure limitations, good engineering and good amateur practice, beacon operation, prohibited transmissions, retransmitting radio https://hamcollege.tv Download YouTube Key Topics Covered: Antenna Structure Limitations: Discussion of FAA/FCC registration requirements for towers, with a focus on height (3:40–6:00). Beacon Operations: … Continue reading

Amateur Radio Weekly – Issue 429

Cale K4HCK — Sat, 11 Jul 2026 12:00:25 +0000

Help us save MeshCore We’ve now started a crowd funding campaign, in an attempt to raise the required funds to continue the legal challenge. MeshCore QuadRF can spot drones and see WiFi through my wall A phased-array radio built around a Raspberry Pi 5 and an FPGA board with picosecond-level timing. It does advanced signal […]

Echoes of CW: A Signal Corps Tribute to Virginia L. Scott and the WAVES of WWII

Tomas NW7US — Tue, 07 Jul 2026 23:39:38 +0000

Looking at this historic photograph brings back a flood of memories from my own time in the Signal Corps. It shows WAVE operator Virginia L. Scott in March 1943, sitting in the Code Room of the U.S. Navy Radio School in Madison, Wisconsin. The photograph, catalogued in the National Archives as 80-G-431533, captures an ordinary […]

LHS Episode #622: The Weekender CXLI

Russ K5TUX — Mon, 06 Jul 2026 12:25:51 +0000

Hello and welcome back everyone! You're joining us for episode 622 of Linux in the Ham Shack, the most terrific amateur radio podcast on the internet! This week we're bringing to you our 141st weekender, so you'll hear about what we've been doing in our lives, along with our discussion centered around a random topic from our topic wheel and a quick trip through some hedonistic exploits! 73 de LHS Team

How to Fix the Technician License

Bob KØNR — Sun, 05 Jul 2026 17:46:22 +0000

Once again, I am in the middle of teaching a Technician license class and I notice that some of the exam questions seem off target. I look at the exam through the lens of “what does a licensee need to know to get started at the Technician level?&...

RFI is either giving or receiving.

Mike VE9KK — Sat, 04 Jul 2026 18:07:08 +0000

Without any RFI issue. In my last post, I was on the receiving end of RFI—you can read about that HERE. This post is about being on the other side of the equation: being the source of the RFI.I have a Raspberry Pi 4B running Open HamClock Ba...

Amateur Radio Weekly – Issue 428

Cale K4HCK — Sat, 04 Jul 2026 12:00:31 +0000

Empire State Building climbers force NYC FM and TV stations to backup antennas Following protocols, the broadcasters shifted to auxiliary setups for about an hour. RadioWorld ORI futureGEO HAMRADIO 2026 Workshop report Haifuraiya is a functional prototype digital regenerative multiplexing Amateur Radio satellite system, with superior voice quality and integrated voice, text, and data. ORI […]

The SARC Communicator: July – August 2026

John VE7TI — Fri, 03 Jul 2026 01:00:00 +0000

Welcome to The CommunicatorWelcome to the July-August 2026 issue of The Communicator. As summer hits its peak, this bumper edition is packed with the perfect blend of technical innovation, operating field reports, and rich radio history to keep you com...

K0NR BKG114

Bob KØNR — Wed, 01 Jul 2026 02:50:41 +0000

There I was, minding my own business at Field Day, when I ended up in a conversation with The Matts (KF0RIG and KG0AT). They said something about being in the Brass Knuckle Gang, which I knew nothing about. One of the Matts said “it is kind of fu...

LHS Episode #621: OscarWatch

Russ K5TUX — Mon, 29 Jun 2026 02:34:21 +0000

Hello and welcome back everyone, and thanks for joining us for this episode! This is episode 621 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 looking at OscarWatch as our Featured Topic!

ICQPodcast Episode 486 – Windows 10 to Linux

Colin M6BOY — Sun, 28 Jun 2026 10:02:00 +0000

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ICQPodcast Episode 486 – Windows 10 to Linux

Colin M6BOY — Sun, 28 Jun 2026 07:46:00 +0000

We would like to thank Philip Heckingbottom (VK6ADF) and our and monthly and annual subscription donors for keeping the podcast advert free. To donate, please visit - http://www.icqpodcast.com/donate

Amateur Radio Weekly – Issue 427

Cale K4HCK — Sat, 27 Jun 2026 12:28:57 +0000

This weekend is Field Day Field Day is Ham Radio’s open house. ARRL Field Day site locator Find a Field Day event near you. ARRL LinHT Rev B status What works, what broke, and why Rev C is next. Zero Retries Testing the new Tufteln Reel Antenna The antenna is built directly into the reel […]

LHS Episode #620: Security Review

Russ K5TUX — Wed, 24 Jun 2026 11:58:33 +0000

Hello and welcome back everyone! This is episode 620 of Linux in the Ham Shack, the most terrific amateur radio podcast on the internet! Thanks for joining us for this episode! 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