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3Y0K in the log

Mike VE9KK — Sun, 08 Mar 2026 10:42:00 +0000

Finally, it has started to warm up here and on Saturday temps hit a nice 7C, and we celebrated by burping the house. It ended up raining all day, but that helps melt the snow faster which is ok with me. I was in the radio room doing some...

ICQPodcast Episode 478 – QRP Labs Q&A

Colin M6BOY — Sun, 08 Mar 2026 08:50:00 +0000

In this episode, we join Martin Butler M1MRB, Dan Romanchik KB6NU, 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 fe...

Amateur Radio Weekly – Issue 411

Cale K4HCK — Sat, 07 Mar 2026 12:00:36 +0000

Indiana Bill prohibits HOAs from restricting Ham antennas A homeowners association may not adopt or enforce a regulation, rule, or other policy that has the effect of prohibiting a person from maintaining an Amateur Radio antenna on a property that the person owns, rents, or leases. US7IGN MFJ Documentary Martin F. Jue: Life and Legacy. […]

LHS Episode #607: Fastest Digital Mode Ever

Russ K5TUX — Tue, 03 Mar 2026 16:57:20 +0000

Hello and welcome to the 607th installment of Linux in the Ham Shack. In this episode we discuss the latest digital mode FT2, MFJ Documentary, podman, OpenHamClock, and more! We'll see you in Xenia, OH at Hamvention in May! 73 de LHS Team

HamClock lives on

Mike VE9KK — Sun, 01 Mar 2026 19:52:00 +0000

With Elwood (the creator of HamClock) now SK, HamClock is set to stop functioning in June 2026. Fortunately, several alternatives and workarounds exist for those looking to continue using similar features. Here’s a summary based on my experie...

The SARC Communicator: March-April 2026

John VE7TI — Sun, 01 Mar 2026 08:01:00 +0000

Hello Radio Enthusiasts!The latest issue of the SARC Communicator is officially live, and it’s one of our most diverse editions yet. Whether you are a history buff, a dedicated tinkerer, or a DX adventurer, there is something in here for you.Inside thi...

Ham College 135

George W5JDX — Sat, 28 Feb 2026 23:16:29 +0000

Ham College episode 135 is now available for download. Technician Exam Questions Part 22. T7C – Antenna and transmission line measurements and troubleshooting: measuring SWR, effects of high SWR, causes of feed line failures, Basic coaxial cable characteristics, Use of dummy loads when testing. T7D – Using basic test instruments: voltmeter, ammeter, and ohmmeter, Soldering. … Continue reading

Amateur Radio Weekly – Issue 410

Cale K4HCK — Sat, 28 Feb 2026 12:00:37 +0000

Inovato and N0LSR Design support and promote the OHB project OHB public server keeps your HamClock running indefinitely. N0LSR Design Useful knots and applications for Radio Amateurs (PDF) 253 pages discussing ropes, knots, and their application within the Radio Amateur community. PA3DJS Fifty things you can do with a software defined radio This project attempts […]

Second Edition of VHF, Summits, and More

Bob KØNR — Fri, 27 Feb 2026 00:57:33 +0000

Big news — I’m proud to announce that the Second Edition of my book VHF, Summits, and More is now available. I’ve received tons of positive feedback on the first edition, published in 2019, and I decided it was time for an update. This new version is printed in color, which greatly enhances the photos and graphics. This book is Continue reading Second Edition of VHF, Summits, and More→

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Recent 630m Fun!

Steve VE7SL — Thu, 26 Feb 2026 03:24:00 +0000

Working new stations on 630m at this time of the solar cycle can be a rare occasion but two 'new ones' recently found their way into my logbook!The first was Frank, K6FOD, in South Pasadena, to the north-east of Los Angeles. Now if Frank can have succe...

ARRL DX CW contest

Mike VE9KK — Mon, 23 Feb 2026 20:19:00 +0000

I spent a lot of time in the contest chair this weekend. While the Olympics were on and on Sunday, the much-anticipated U.S. vs. Canada hockey matchup sparked sports fever in our house, but it belongs to my wife, not me. For me, it was all about ...

ARRL DX CW contest

Mike VE9KK — Mon, 23 Feb 2026 20:19:00 +0000

ARRL DX CW contest

Mike VE9KK — Mon, 23 Feb 2026 20:19:00 +0000

ICQPodcast Episode 477 – ARRL Bylaw 46 Changes

Colin M6BOY — Sun, 22 Feb 2026 08:45:00 +0000

The Last of the Hybrids – Kenwood TS-830s

Richard AA4OO — Sat, 21 Feb 2026 19:14:00 +0000

Hybrid GoodnessA good friend dropped off a radio and mic that he had received from a SK. It is a Kenwood TS-830s, which according to the serial number was manufactured December 1980. The TS-830s was the last of the Hybrid's manuf...

The Last of the Hybrids – Kenwood TS-830s

Richard AA4OO — Sat, 21 Feb 2026 19:14:00 +0000

Amateur Radio Weekly – Issue 409

Cale K4HCK — Sat, 21 Feb 2026 12:00:14 +0000

FT2: The fastest digital mode ever created 3.8-second cycles — Complete QSO in 11 seconds. 4x faster than FT8. FT2 Parks on the Air’s explosive growth and the next chapter POTA is usually described in simple terms: It’s growing quickly. Q5 BAOFENG UV-5R Mini: First impressions These things are small. They are about the size […]

SOTA Challenge: CW/SSB on 2m & 70cm

Bob KØNR — Fri, 20 Feb 2026 21:04:56 +0000

The SOTA Management Team launched a special challenge for 2026: a distance-based scoring challenge using CW and SSB on the 2m and 70cm bands. The announcement is here on the SOTA reflector. The basic idea is to encourage SOTA contacts using CW or SSB on these two bands. Because the scoring is based on distance, you need to enter the Continue reading SOTA Challenge: CW/SSB on 2m & 70cm→

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AmateurLogic.TV 2026-02-18 05:30:24

George W5JDX — Wed, 18 Feb 2026 05:30:24 +0000

Ham College episode 134 is now available for download. Technician Exam Questions Part 21. T7A – Station equipment: receivers, transceivers, transmitter amplifiers, receive amplifiers, transverters; Basic radio circuit concepts and terminology: sensitivity, selectivity, mixers, oscillators, PTT, modulation. T7B – Symptoms, causes, and cures of common transmitter and receiver problems: overload and overdrive, distortion, interference and … Continue reading

AmateurLogic 214: Hamfest, OpenHamClock and Power Pole Hack

George W5JDX — Sat, 14 Feb 2026 19:29:12 +0000

AmateurLogic.TV Episode 214 is now available for download. Explore OpenHamClock, Raspberry Pi Trixie, and the Choyong LC90 Internet radio. Retain your power pole connectors with a cheap hack. Visit with friends at the 2026 Capital City Hamfest. Downlo...

Amateur Radio Weekly – Issue 408

Cale K4HCK — Sat, 14 Feb 2026 12:00:28 +0000

Indiana Amateur Radio license plate New design for Indiana Amateurs. ARRL Indiana Section Amateur Radio Software Award nominations Promoting software projects that enhance and adhere to the spirit of Amateur Radio: innovative, free and open. Amateur Radio Software Award Why I resigned after 12 years as assistant director of the ARRL Delta Division This is […]

Sliderule Emulator with Equation Solver

Richard AA4OO — Mon, 09 Feb 2026 12:42:00 +0000

Hemmi/Post 1460 Versalog Slide Rule

A classic slide rule replica implemented in JavaScript. All scales are programmatically drawn from reverse-engineered mathematical equations.

Open in Full Screen →

How to Use

Drag the rule or cursor with your mouse
Scroll with mouse wheel to zoom in/out
Right-click on cursor or scale to enter values:
- Numbers: 3.14
- Constants: pi, e
- Degrees: 2:30:26
Use the Equation feature to solve mathematical expressions
Toggle Markings and Display options in the control panel

Does POTA’s Selection of U.S. Park Entities Shortchange Urban Hams?

Frank K4FMH — Sun, 08 Feb 2026 22:40:49 +0000

Administrators Say They Will Not Include Local-Area Parks On a regular Saturday-morning Zoom meeting of hams a few months ago, a participant in Los Angeles asked the group, “Why can’t I activate one of my local parks and have it count in POTA?” Some of those in attendance echoed the sentiment. Based on that question, […]

Does POTA’s Selection of U.S. Park Entities Shortchange Urban Hams?

Frank K4FMH — Sun, 08 Feb 2026 22:40:49 +0000

ICQPodcast Episode 476 – QRV App

Colin M6BOY — Sun, 08 Feb 2026 07:34:00 +0000

In this episode, we join Martin Butler M1MRB, Chris Howard (M0TCH), Martin Rothwell (M0SGL), Frank Howell (K4FMH), and Leslie Butterfields (G0CIB) to discuss the latest Amateur / Ham Radio news. Colin Butler (M6BOY) rounds up the news in brief, and the...