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LHS Episode #626: The Weekender CXLII

Russ K5TUX — Mon, 17 Aug 2026 11:05:06 +0000

Hello and welcome back everyone! You're joining us for episode 626 of Linux in the Ham Shack, the most terrific amateur radio podcast on the internet! This week we're bringing to you our 142nd 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

AmateurLogic 220: It’s Going To Get Meshy

George W5JDX — Sat, 15 Aug 2026 14:53:44 +0000

AmateurLogic.TV Episode 220 is now available for download. Our latest experiments with Mesh Networking. Tommy builds a Solar Powered Mesh Node. Emile talks about the rapidly growing Gulf Coast Mesh Network and demonstrates his equipment. George unboxes an Elecrow Solar Powered M6 Thinknode. And Mike opens up his new solar powered AM/FM/SW/BT radio to see … Continue reading

Amateur Radio Weekly – Issue 434

Cale K4HCK — Sat, 15 Aug 2026 12:00:39 +0000

FCC Ham “Call Book” in PDF and CSV formats The call book supports Ham Radio enthusiasts who suffer little-to-no internet bandwidth while chasing QSOs — or when your favorite search site goes down for (un)scheduled maintenance. Playground Amateur Radio Club Amateur Radio has never been more affordable So why do some things seem so expensive? […]

My 2025 Ford F-150 Radio Install (VGC N7600)

Bob KØNR — Mon, 10 Aug 2026 22:37:59 +0000

I recently purchased a 2025 Ford F-150 truck that I am enjoying very much. I traded in my 2013 F-150 using all kinds of justifications but mostly I just wanted a new truck. That could be a story for another day. Of course, that brings up the need to in...

LHS Episode #625: Sebastián Delmont KI2D – HaLo Next Edition

Russ K5TUX — Mon, 10 Aug 2026 12:09:26 +0000

Hello and welcome back everyone! You're joining us for episode 625 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 chatting with Sebastián Delmont (KI2D) about his latest software adventure! 73 de LHS Team

ICQPodcast Episode 490 – Ham Radio ATU’s

Colin M6BOY — Sun, 09 Aug 2026 07:31:00 +0000

In this episode, we join Martin Butler M1MRB, Caryn Eve Murray KD2GUT, Ed Durrant DD5LP and Frank Howell K4FMH to discuss the latest Amateur / Ham Radio news. Colin Butler (M6BOY) rounds up the news in brief, and the episode's feature is Ham Radio ATU'...

Amateur Radio Weekly – Issue 433

Cale K4HCK — Sat, 08 Aug 2026 12:00:28 +0000

Breaking – OFDM-AB – IP400 Refactored The Amateur Radio data communications revolution of the 21st century. Zero Retries Geographic analysis of US Amateur Radio licenses using FCC and Census data Where have new grants grown over the past X months? Do older counties have higher ham density? (ecological correlation) KK4SW Amber Silver Alert net Program […]

LHS Episode #624: National Jamboree 2026

Russ K5TUX — Tue, 04 Aug 2026 18:18:13 +0000

Hello and welcome back everyone! You're joining us for episode 624 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 interviewing Bill about his adventures at the 2026 Scouting America National Jamboree! 73 de LHS Team

CHOTA 2026

Frank K4FMH — Mon, 03 Aug 2026 16:37:34 +0000

Go to Church on September 12, 2026…and Bring a Radio! 20M US-UK calling frequency at top of each hour: 14.247MHz It’s nearing the time of Churches and Chapels on the Air again! Here in the U.S., Churches and Chapels on the Air (CHOTA) is a fairly new concept. A few years ago, I was fortunate […]

Ham College 142

George W5JDX — Sun, 02 Aug 2026 02:44:00 +0000

Ham College episode 142 is now available for download. General Exam Questions Part 3. G1C – Transmitter power regulations; data emission standards; 60-meter operation requirements. Demonstration of PEP vs Average Power. Effective Radiated Power. https://hamcollege.tv Download YouTube Key Topics Covered: PEP vs. Average Power: The hosts provide a practical demonstration using a transceiver and a … Continue reading

Amateur Radio Weekly – Issue 432

Cale K4HCK — Sat, 01 Aug 2026 12:00:20 +0000

Family of KY student says deputy seized child’s radios without warrant. They’re suing A Somerset family has filed a lawsuit against the county’s school board and local law enforcement, alleging a deputy wrongly seized two-way radios from a student without a warrant. Lexington Herald Leader The integrity question: Inside the WRTC 2026 Multiplier Investigation Public […]

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 […]