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Ham College 141

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 Ham College 141

Broadcasters Weigh Insurance Coverage Against the Cost

Special report: Costs grow as companies juggle revenue challenges The post Broadcasters Weigh Insurance Coverage Against the Cost appeared first on Radio World.

Amateur Radio Weekly – Issue 429

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 […]

Let’s Keep Things Moving

Tips for moving a transmitter when time is tight The post Let’s Keep Things Moving appeared first on Radio World.

Tales from a Serial Sniper: ZD9- Gough Island

OnAllBands is thrilled to feature articles from noted author and amateur radio DXing legend Bob Locher, W9KNI. Bob will be sharing his favorite DXing memories along with insights on what […] The post Tales from a Serial Sniper: ZD9- Gough Island appeared first on OnAllBands.

Sage Offers Guidance on EAS Password Changes

Don’t use (&) or (+) for now The post Sage Offers Guidance on EAS Password Changes appeared first on Radio World.

What’s New at DX Engineering for July 2026? Don’t Miss This Video!

DX Engineering is adding new products to its website every day. How can you keep up? Take a few minutes to watch DX Engineering’s Michael Murphy, KI8R, highlight a diverse […] The post What’s New at DX Engineering for July 2026? Don’t Miss This Video! appeared first on OnAllBands.

The Screens of Reach Media

How Don Stevenson uses Wheatstone’s ScreenBuilder virtual development suite The post The Screens of Reach Media appeared first on Radio World.

Cumulus Expands Don Boyd’s Regional Role

He has been with the company for 25 years The post Cumulus Expands Don Boyd’s Regional Role appeared first on Radio World.

WERV Back on the Air Utilizing Crank-Up Tower

Severe storms took down tower and attached antenna before holiday weekend The post WERV Back on the Air Utilizing Crank-Up Tower appeared first on Radio World.

The 2026 Santa Maria DXers & Contesters Convention in Review

The International DX Convention (IDXC) is known by many as a popular annual gathering of active contesters and DX chasers from around the globe. The convention’s first unofficial precursor meeting […] The post The 2026 Santa Maria DXers & Contesters Convention in Review appeared first on OnAllBands.

Beat the Traffic: How Radio Reporters Use Apps to Their Advantage

Plus, their on-air delivery styles and the value of listener tips The post Beat the Traffic: How Radio Reporters Use Apps to Their Advantage appeared first on Radio World.

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

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 […]

DRM Plans IBC Presence

It will partner with Fraunhofer and Nautel for talks on the floor The post DRM Plans IBC Presence appeared first on Radio World.

Chuck Bullett Offers Timely Audio From Maine

His new firm is offering support to networks in covering local Maine events The post Chuck Bullett Offers Timely Audio From Maine appeared first on Radio World.

BIA Appoints Michael Guerity to a VP Role

It cited Guerity’s experience in media, advertising, marketing, SaaS and business strategy. The post BIA Appoints Michael Guerity to a VP Role appeared first on Radio World.

Baltimore, Delmarva Public Media Join Forces on News Coverage

Regional content partnership will start off with shared agriculture, environmental reporter The post Baltimore, Delmarva Public Media Join Forces on News Coverage appeared first on Radio World.

Read the July 2026 Issue of Radio World

Featuring a special report on connectivity from Doug Irwin The post Read the July 2026 Issue of Radio World appeared first on Radio World.

Jeffrey Parke to Retire From Inland Empire

GM of FM stations KCAL and KOLA has been with Empire for four decades The post Jeffrey Parke to Retire From Inland Empire appeared first on Radio World.

What You Don’t Know Can Hurt You!

Here’s a quick seven-step tutorial The post What You Don’t Know Can Hurt You! appeared first on Radio World.

A Few Words from WRTC 2026 Chairman Mark Haynes, M0DXR

For those of you who are “Tired of Waiting” for the Olympics of Amateur Radio to finally arrive in the United Kingdom, the wait is almost over! The 2026 World […] The post A Few Words from WRTC 2026 Chairman Mark Haynes, M0DXR appeared first on OnAllBands.

SiriusXM Pauses Weekly EAS Tests on Barker Channel

Company plans to originate them in future via its own system The post SiriusXM Pauses Weekly EAS Tests on Barker Channel appeared first on Radio World.

Beat the Traffic: The Highways That Cause the Biggest Headaches

The radio reporters we talked to reveal the worst event they've had to cover The post Beat the Traffic: The Highways That Cause the Biggest Headaches appeared first on Radio World.

What is WSPR & How Can You Use it to Enhance Your Ham Radio Station Performance? (Video)

WSPR stands for Weak Signal Propagation Reporter, and it’s a protocol implemented in a computer program used for weak-signal radio communication between hams. In other words, it lets you send […] The post What is WSPR & How Can You Use it to Enhance Your Ham Radio Station Performance? (Video) appeared first on OnAllBands.

Ted Nahil Rejoins Nautel

He'll handle sales for the eastern region of the United States. The post Ted Nahil Rejoins Nautel appeared first on Radio World.

New ARRL Atlantic Division Vice Director

ARRL The National Association for Amateur Radio® has announced the appointment of Ray Sokola, K9RS, of Wilmington, Delaware, as Vice Director for the ARRL Atlantic Division. The appointment, made by ARRL President Rick Roderick, K5UR, fills the vacancy created in January when former Vice Director Marty Newingham, AG3I, assumed the office of Atlantic Division Director. Sokola will serve the rema...

LHS Episode #622: The Weekender CXLI

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

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?&...

Beat the Traffic: How Radio Reporters Monitor the Roads

Traffic reporters explain how they broke into the field and digital tools they use The post Beat the Traffic: How Radio Reporters Monitor the Roads appeared first on Radio World.

RFI is either giving or receiving.

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

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 […]

How Henry Tom Wei Shaped the Sound of New York

The WNYC engineer influenced many The post How Henry Tom Wei Shaped the Sound of New York appeared first on Radio World.

The SARC Communicator: July – August 2026

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...

As a Former GM, I Know Why the JAWBONE Act Matters

Jawboning isn’t a partisan problem, it’s a power problem The post As a Former GM, I Know Why the JAWBONE Act Matters appeared first on Radio World.

Guide to July 2026 Ham Radio Contests: UK Edition

July 2026 is a big month for the United Kingdom and amateur radio. Here are a few highlights to mark on your calendar. *** After more than three years of […] The post Guide to July 2026 Ham Radio Contests: UK Edition appeared first on OnAllBands.

Illinois Approves Bill to Protect Journalists From University Review

The Illinois Public Broadcasting Council says it's the first such U.S. law The post Illinois Approves Bill to Protect Journalists From University Review appeared first on Radio World.

Hundred Hand Slap Creates Hybrid Jingles for Canada’s Rawlco Radio

It includes core jingles, sonic mnemonics and talkover beds The post Hundred Hand Slap Creates Hybrid Jingles for Canada’s Rawlco Radio appeared first on Radio World.

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 The post Empire State Building Climbers Force NYC FM and TV Stations to Backup Antennas appeared first on Radio World.

Special Report: Welcome to the New Air Chain

How IP, cloud and precision timing are reshaping broadcasting The post Special Report: Welcome to the New Air Chain appeared first on Radio World.

Pat Roberts Concludes 38 Years at FAB’s Helm

Heather Lomagistro steps into the role of president/CEO The post Pat Roberts Concludes 38 Years at FAB’s Helm appeared first on Radio World.

Call for Nominations for ARRL Director and Vice Director

Attention: Full ARRL members in the ATLANTIC, DAKOTA, DELTA, GREAT LAKES, and MIDWEST Divisions. You have the opportunity to choose a Director and Vice Director to represent you for 3-year terms beginning January 1, 2027. ARRL is governed by its Board of Directors. A voting Director is chosen by ballot by the full (licensed) ARRL members in each of its 15 divisions. Vice Directors who serve in t...

Youth Opportunities at Smaller Hamfests

When most amateur radio enthusiasts think of the word “hamfest,” images of Dayton Hamvention®, Orlando HamCation, Huntsville Hamfest, and other large events come to mind. It’s important that we don’t […] The post Youth Opportunities at Smaller Hamfests appeared first on OnAllBands.

K0NR BKG114

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...

Cumulus to Sell Two Pennsylvania FMs to Family Life Ministries

Class B WWKL(FM) is part of $2.25 million deal The post Cumulus to Sell Two Pennsylvania FMs to Family Life Ministries appeared first on Radio World.

Friends of Georgia Radio Reveals HOF Class

Dallas McCade, Loran Smith, Greg Street, Joel Williams and Marcy Williams to be inducted The post Friends of Georgia Radio Reveals HOF Class appeared first on Radio World.

New Antenna for Upper AM Band Nears Readiness

It is less than 50 feet high and requires a small flat area The post New Antenna for Upper AM Band Nears Readiness appeared first on Radio World.

Global Radio Update: A New Ebook

We explore radio's overall future as well as current platform trends The post Global Radio Update: A New Ebook appeared first on Radio World.

Salty Walt Shoots the Breeze About the Fun and Excitement of Antenna Building (Video)

One of the bright stars of Dayton Hamvention® 2026 was Walt Hudson, K4OGO, known to hams everywhere as “Salty Walt.” How popular is K4OGO among homebrewers and lovers of portable […] The post Salty Walt Shoots the Breeze About the Fun and Excitement of Antenna Building (Video) appeared first on OnAllBands.

BE Names Kyle Dibbin Director of International Sales

He brings 14 years of experience from Nautel The post BE Names Kyle Dibbin Director of International Sales appeared first on Radio World.

15 Stations Form New Black Public Radio Network

They include 12 stations licensed to historically Black schools The post 15 Stations Form New Black Public Radio Network appeared first on Radio World.

“Reimagined” AES Show Plans Are Shaping Up

The conference moves to Nashville this fall The post “Reimagined” AES Show Plans Are Shaping Up appeared first on Radio World.

It’s All in the Cards—FIFA World Cup & WRTC Edition

The 2026 FIFA World Cup runs until July 19, so there’s still plenty of time to get your fill of the planet’s most popular sport and enjoy some fun on […] The post It’s All in the Cards—FIFA World Cup & WRTC Edition appeared first on OnAllBands.

Radio Isn’t the Problem

But the way some companies choose to operate it is, John Caracciolo explains The post Radio Isn’t the Problem appeared first on Radio World.

LHS Episode #621: OscarWatch

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

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 Windows 10 to Linux 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 Volunteers Wanted for Intruder Watch team Young Ham Radio Operator Supports the America250 Celebration Tour De France is a Tour De Callsigns Radio Has a "Senior Moment" to Remember New Annual Verification Process by RadioID.net 2026 AMSAT Space Symposium & Annual General Meeting New Technician Question Pool Takes Effect 1st July 2026 WRTC 2026 Update

ICQPodcast Episode 486 – Windows 10 to Linux

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 Windows 10 to Linux 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 Volunteers Wanted for Intruder Watch team Young Ham Radio Operator Supports the America250 Celebration Tour De France is a Tour De Callsigns Radio Has a "Senior Moment" to Remember New Annual Verification Process by RadioID.net 2026 AMSAT Space Symposium & Annual General Meeting New Technician Question Pool Takes Effect 1st July 2026 WRTC 2026 Update

Texas Hill Country Radio Stations Helping Community Recover a Year After Flood

This July Fourth marks first anniversary of tragic flooding in Kerr County   The post Texas Hill Country Radio Stations Helping Community Recover a Year After Flood appeared first on Radio World.

Amateur Radio Weekly – Issue 427

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 […]

Following Earthquake in Venezuela, Radio Amateurs Asked to Keep Frequencies Clear

REC Raises Concern About NCE Translator Window Point Criteria

Bradley also recommends moving the window but warned of race against LPTV applicants The post REC Raises Concern About NCE Translator Window Point Criteria appeared first on Radio World.