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CQ WW WPX CW results

Mike VE9KK — Mon, 01 Jun 2026 12:23:18 +0000

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 40m later in the evening. O...

LHS Episode #618: Andy Stewart KB1OIQ – Andy’s Ham Radio Linux

Russ K5TUX — Mon, 01 Jun 2026 12:18:20 +0000

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 Andy Stewart, KB1OIQ, about Andy's Ham Radio Linux! 73 de LHS Team

What was your first major receiver?

Tomas NW7US — Sat, 30 May 2026 16:20:17 +0000

I started in the ham radio and shortwave listening hobby in 1972. By 1975, this was my first real receiver. It heard very well, and ignited my lifelong passion for radio. This old radio, the R-366/TRR-5, which is clearly identified on the faceplate in this picture of the military rig, had great ears. It was […]

Amateur Radio Weekly – Issue 423

Cale K4HCK — Sat, 30 May 2026 12:00:00 +0000

Free Field Day CW training and practice The Long Island CW Club (LICW) is pleased to offer focused Field Day CW training during the month of June. These sessions are open to all Amateur Radio operators. LICW Tiles on the Air A fun radio sport for Hams that are active outdoors. Tiles on the Air […]

ICQPodcast Episode 484 – New Lead Free Solder

Colin M6BOY — Sat, 30 May 2026 09:59:00 +0000

In this episode, we join Martin Butler M1MRB, 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 New Lead Free Solder.

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CQ WW WPX CW contest outlook

Mike VE9KK — Fri, 29 May 2026 10:18:59 +0000

I have been running my WSPR desktop unit for almost 24 hours to get a better feel for band conditions ahead of this weekend’s CQ WW WPX contest. The bands I focused on were 10m, 15m, 20m, and 40m, using my Hustler 4BTV antenna. The result...

Senator Ted Cruz Highlights Amateur Radio Public Service (Memorial Weekend 2026)

Tomas NW7US — Mon, 25 May 2026 10:06:00 +0000

Senator Ted Cruz, in this pre-Memorial-Day message, thanks amateur (ham) radio volunteers who serve the public through emergency communications, readiness to meet public communications needs, and are ever-ready technical assets. Senator Ted Cruz Highlights Amateur Radio Public Service (Memorial Weekend 2026) Sen. Cruz highlights the role these amateur radio FCC-licensed volunteers have in providing essential […]

Powerhouse History: WLW, W8XAL, WSAI

Tomas NW7US — Sun, 24 May 2026 21:49:01 +0000

The photograph, below, captures a compelling moment of technical mastery during the formative years of American broadcasting, set deep within the inner workings of the Crosley Radio operation in Cincinnati, Ohio, during the 1930s. This was not just a studio but a nerve center for one of the most ambitious radio experiments in history. In […]

1946: Thousands of Hams Allowed Back on the Air

Tomas NW7US — Sun, 24 May 2026 20:56:43 +0000

I have been spending time reflecting on the history of our wonderful hobby, and this April 1946 issue of Radio News really grabbed my attention. It is such a fascinating time capsule because it highlights the exact moment when thousands of hams were finally allowed back on the air after the long, forced silence of […]

Dawn of Instant Communication: Legacy of May 24, 1844

Tomas NW7US — Sun, 24 May 2026 20:26:14 +0000

On this day in 1844, a quiet revolution in human communication took place. Samuel Morse, the American inventor, sat in the Supreme Court chamber in Washington, D.C., and tapped out a short, profound message on his experimental telegraph system. The message — “What hath God wrought?” — was sent across nearly 40 miles of wire to […]

AmateurLogic 217: Hamvention 2026

George W5JDX — Sat, 23 May 2026 21:18:55 +0000

AmateurLogic.TV Episode 217 is now available for download. George and Tommy’s Excellent Adventure to Hamvention 2026. Meet some old friends. See some new items and some that don’t even exist yet. Visit the West Chester Amateur Radio Association (WC8VOA) at the VOA Museum. And get a quick peek of some of the new things at … Continue reading

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 […]