PODCAST: This Week in Amateur Radio #1416
PODCAST: This Week in Amateur Radio Edition #1416 - Full Version (With repeater ID breaks every 10 minutes) Release Date: April 16, 2026 Here is a summary of the news trending...This Week in Amateur Radio. This week's edition is anchored by Mike Nicolich,…
E1726: What is the FT8 Battle Royale
Join me and Sean, W9FFF, from the @DudeTested channel to talk about this ongoing gamification of FT8 in #hamradio Become a supporter of this podcast: Go to Source
SteppIR Returns to Amateur Radio Market
In a message posted to the SteppIR website, the company has announced their return to the amateur radio market. SteppIR originally exited the amateur radio market back in June of 2025. Going forward, their products will be available through online sales. We…
Advantages to having radio control software.
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... Go to…
LHS Episode #613: Puter Talk
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 Go to Source
Helping NASA Track Artemis II’s Orion Spacecraft
The University of Pittsburgh’s Panther Amateur Radio Club (PARC) had a unique opportunity last week...helping NASA track Artemis II’s Orion spacecraft on its mission to the moon and back! Faculty advisor Juan Manfredi, NAØB, said the club responded…
Wrap-Up of the S21WD Next Generation DXpedition from Bangladesh (Video)
DX Engineering supports the future of DXing with critical equipment for this highly successful activation. *** For today’s OnAllBands post, we turn our attention to the excellent work of the youth-oriented S21WD DXpedition…
Why are my POTA & SOTA activations often so short?
I received the following question from a reader recently, and I thought it deserved a proper reply here—especially since I get some version of this question a few times every year. Thomas, you mentioned it in one of your videos but I can’t find…
KK6IK: Norwegian Coastal POTA In Trondheim
By Scott Nacey (LA/KK6IK) April 14, 2026 How often do you get to do a POTA Activation from a 17th-century Norwegian fort? Marybeth and I arrived in Trondheim, Norway after enjoying a three day cruise on the ship Kong Herald, a Hurtegruten line mail ship.…
ICQPodcast Episode 481 – Home Brewing & Kit Building
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…
AmateurLogic 216: Repair or Replace
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... Go to…
ARDC Hiring for Software Developer and Technical Writer Roles
ARDC is seeking qualified candidates to fill upcoming contract roles dedicated to software development and technical writing. Both roles will focus on ARDC's 44Net service up to 20 hours per week for 2 months with potential for…
Amateur Radio Weekly – Issue 417
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…
Catch up with the RSGB 2026 AGM on YouTube
The RSGB would like to thank everyone who joined the RSGB 2026 AGM which was held online on Saturday 18 April. If you missed the live event, you’re able to watch the full livestream on the Society’s YouTube channel. As well as the formal AGM business,…
DXtra.com Announces New Features
The following is a list of new features announced by DXtra.com: A Ham radio callsign lookup feature based on the FCC database Included the fleet of USA ham repeaters with computed Longley-Rice coverage maps Added a section on FM "Tropo" - tropospheric ducting DX…
POTA Safety: Planning for a Safe and Successful Ham Radio Activation
Heading out for a Parks on the Air® activation is one of the most enjoyable parts of amateur radio. Fresh air, beautiful scenery, and pileups most days—it’s hard to beat. But the fun factor goes up significantly when you’re…
Low-Impact QRP: Pairing the G106 and Just OK Mini at Bennett Place State Historic Site
by Thomas (K4SWL) On Tuesday, March 24, 2026, my wife and I drove into Durham, North Carolina with a few ideas in mind for the day. Our first stop was a very large thrift/charity store. While I don’t mind…
Amateur Radio Newsline Report 2529 for Friday, April 17th, 2026
- HY-GAIN, CUSHCRAFT RETURN TO MARKET AFTER MFJ'S SALE - HAWAII'S RACES HAMS ACTIVATE FOR THIRD "KONA LOW" STORM - GRATITUDE ON THE AGENDA AT KENTUCKY CLUB'S MEETING - MAN ARRESTED AFTER EMERGENCY-CHANNEL INTERFERENCE - FUJI-OSCAR29…
The RSGB has announced two new youth team volunteers
The RSGB is delighted to announce two new volunteer youth team roles as it continues to grow and strengthen its support for young radio amateurs across the UK. Leon Shaw, M0VUF will be the Youth Vice Chair, working closely with the Youth Chair…
4 Hours, 7 Contacts: When POTA Doesn’t Go as Planned (Kochi Castle, Japan)
by Mark (JJ5GVY/KB2PIZ) My wife had a 5-hour meeting in Kochi, Japan. I was fully supportive! I had 5 hours to explore Kochi Castle Park, do some shopping, spend some money freely, and enjoy the vibe that Kochi has…
Balloon Launch with Amateur Payload set for April 18th
Edge of Space Sciences (EOSS) and Intro2Space will launch a balloon with an APRS payload on April 18th. The balloon will launch from Metro State University of Denver in Colorado and carry an APRS beacon utilizing callsign AEØSS-4. In addition…
Measuring Antenna Performance Using WSPR
Editor’s Note: This article originally appeared in the September/October 2025 edition of “The Canadian Amateur” magazine and is being republished here with permission from the author, Jim Leslie, VE6JF. *** How do you know your new antenna works if you…
TinyGawant in Tough Conditions: A Hard-Fought but Fun POTA Activation!
by Thomas (K4SWL) Yesterday afternoon (April 15, 2026), after wrapping up a few appointments in town, I decided to make a quick stop along the Blue Ridge Parkway (US-3378) at the Folk Art Center for a casual POTA activation.…
ITU Corporation Acquires Cushcraft, Hy-gain from MFJ
The Linton News is reporting that ITU Corporation has acquired the Cushcraft and Hy-gain brands from MFJ Enterprises. ITU will move manufacturing from Mississippi to a recently purchased facility in Linton, Indiana and will bring 50 new jobs to…
A Surprise in the Mail
It’s been crazy around here in WB3GCK-land lately, so I’ve had very little time for ham radio. However, a mail delivery the other day brought a radio-related item that brightened up my day. A while back, I was doing an activation in Evansburg State Park (US-1351, KFF-1351),…
Three Types of VHF SOTA Contacts
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…
Youth Ham Radio Insights: The Role of Social Media in Amateur Radio
Social media has proven to be a rather controversial topic in the amateur radio community, particularly among older generations. I’ve heard remarks such as “social media is ruining ham radio” and “these kids and their social…
Amateur Radio HF Demonstration Highlights Emergency Communication on National Fire Service Day in Goa
On the occasion of National Fire Service Day observed on 14 April, a live demonstration of high-frequency (HF) amateur radio communication was held in Goa, highlighting the importance of…