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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
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 […]
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 […]
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?&...
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 […]
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...
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
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 […]
LHS Episode #620: Security Review
Hello and welcome back everyone! This is episode 620 of Linux in the Ham Shack, the most terrific amateur radio podcast on the internet! Thanks for joining us for this episode! 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
RFI found and removed
LED RFIWhere we live, I have a very quiet noise floor and have enjoyed it for years. Recently, however, while operating on 40 meters, I noticed an offending signal on the Icom IC-7610 waterfall display. The noise repeated approximately every 15 k...
Coast Guard Cutter Chelan: Biggest, Costliest Coast Guard Vessel of its Era
Take a step back in time to November 26, 1928, and take a look at what was then described as the biggest and costliest Coast Guard vessel of its era. The photograph shows the state of the art radio room aboard the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Chelan. At the time this photo was taken, she […]
GERMANY: USAGM Shortwave Operations Return to Lampertheim
Following the recent suspension of Voice of America (VOA) shortwave and medium-wave (AM) transmitters, the U.S. Agency for Global Media (USAGM) is orchestrating a gradual return to the airwaves. Starting next week, USAGM will begin testing shortwave transmissions from the historic Lampertheim site in Hesse, Germany, which formerly served as a primary broadcasting node for […]
AmateurLogic 218: No Static At All
AmateurLogic.TV Episode 218 is now available for download. Major elimination of static and noise in HF radio reception using neural networks and machine learning. Sodium ion battery tests. Hurricane season preparation. Download YouTube
Amateur Radio Weekly – Issue 426
The Remarkable, but Relatively Unsung Achievement of Integrating FreeDV RADE Into FlexRadio FreeDV RADE is a voice mode that is more spectrally efficient than Single Sideband (SSB) and it’s more reliable than SSB. Zero Retries ITU corporation acquires Ameritron and Mirage RF amplifier ITU acquires two additional premier Amateur Radio and communications brands from MFJ […]
Colorado QSO Party
Here is a Press Release concerning the Colorado QSO Party. Like it says below, this is our chance to Activate The State. SOTA and POTA enthusiasts, there is a page specifically for you. Bob K0NR FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Alan Higbie – K0AV...
W5XX Goes Ball Peen Mode to Break the ARRL All-Time Record
Malcolm W5XX on one of his towers On Monday evening (June 15th), I was honored to be the Emcee for the Vicksburg Amateur Radio Club’s surprise program. In a previous meeting there, Malcolm Keown W5XX mentioned that he had confirmed with ARRL that he broke the all-time record for the longest continuously elected Section Manger. […]
Beyond the Sunspots: Understanding 10 Meter Propagation
I have noticed a common theme regarding propagation on the 10 meter band. There is a wide perception that when the band goes quiet and worldwide DX dries up in June or July, the solar cycle must be diving such that the frequencies become useless. Having written the propagation column in CQ Amateur Radio magazine […]
ICQPodcast Episode 485 – World Cup Special Event Station
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 feature is World Cup 2026 Special Event Station. We would like to thank our and monthly and annual subscription donors for keeping the podcast advert free. To donate, please visit - http://www.icqpodcast.com/donate Number of Amateur Radio Operators in Japan Continues Declining Find the Right Rig: New Comparison Tool for ARRL Members PRESENTER OPINION : Button, button. Who's got the button? Sale Keeps Two More Ham Brands Alive HAMSCI asks Canada to Reconsider Shortwave Shutdown Amateur Radio Has The Power Of Awareness OscarWatch Tracker: A New Satellite Tracking Program FCC Relaxes Amazon's Satellite Internet Deadline The MINT STAR – Creating the STEM Future
A Pileup? What It Is And How To Work One
Welcome to the chaotic, thrilling world of the HF pileup. Whether you are the one calling CQ from a park in Nebraska or the one hunting a rare DX station, success relies on rhythm, frequency management, and a deep understanding of human behavior. Here is a proper look at how a pileup appears on a […]
Amateur Radio Weekly – Issue 425
Hamilton Auto FT8 Hear, call, exchange, complete, log — automatically. Hamilton QSO One Connect to AllStarLink and EchoLink from Windows or Android — no hardware, no soldering, no sysop headaches. More platforms coming soon. QSO One The Machine Learns to Listen The machine was doing something beyond my capability. It wasn’t just assisting me. It […]
Brain Health and Parks on the Air
Got my N3ZN Single-Lever Paddle out of storage, along with most of my POTA station. Despite being homeless and living in the hotel for the last few months (see my personal story on my website), I am trying to keep my brain active and that includes Morse code practice. Why? Besides the health benefit, I […]
Operating W1AW/0 on Pikes Peak
In 2026, the ARRL is running a program to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the United States (America250). One part of this program is having designated hams activate W1AW (portable) in all 50 states. The operating is spread out over time, with a mas...
LHS Episode #619: The Weekender CXL
Hello and welcome back everyone! This is episode 619 of Linux in the Ham Shack, and our 140th weekender, of the most terrific amateur radio podcast on the internet! This week we're sharing what we've been up to - along with with a random topic from our topic wheel and a quick trip through some hedonistic exploits! 73 de LHS Team
Ham College 140: Beginning General Class Studies
Ham College episode 140 is now available for download. General Class Exam Questions Part 1. G1A – General class control operator frequency privileges. Primary and secondary allocations. https://hamcollege.tv Download YouTube In this milestone episode of Ham College, “Ham College 140: Beginning Amateur Radio General Class Studies,” Professor Thomas and Dean Martin transition from Technician level … Continue reading Ham College 140: Beginning General Class Studies
Amateur Radio Weekly – Issue 424
Radio Amateur Delay-tolerant Interplanetary Networking Testbed RADIANT brings Delay-Tolerant Networking to Amateur Radio, enabling store-and-forward messaging across disrupted links from terrestrial ground stations to Low Earth Orbit. AMSAT-UK Iconic aprs.fi app finally lands on Android It is the gold standard for tracking callsigns, checking weather telemetry, and visualizing packet paths. Hamradio.my Breaking the CEPT barrier […]
CQ WW WPX CW results
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
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?
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
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
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. We would like to thank our and monthly and annual subscription donors for keeping the podcast advert free. To donate, please visit - http://www.icqpodcast.com/donate Senator Ted Cruz Praises Amateur Radio Volunteers for Emergency Preparedness Project Pursues Mysteries of Sporadic E-Skip Open-Source Software Modem Called a Vara Replacement ARISS Announces Plans for Moon-Based Ham Radio Helping Girl Guides Earn Licenses in the Caribbean Alamogordo Hamfest Turns 40 This September Student Joins South Georgia Island Dxpedition Team Turn Your Android Phone into a Modern Ham Radio Transceiver Icom UK and Icom America Partner to Sponsor WRTC 2026
CQ WW WPX CW contest outlook
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)
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 […]