Simulated emergency communication tests around the world

A trend among groups of radio amateurs involved in emergency communications is the use of disaster scenarios to test equipment and learn lessons from what went right during an exercise, and what could be improved. Recently a number of such tests have occurred in the Philippines, North America, Europe and elsewhere. Every year emergency communica... [continue]

Wednesday, 28th September 2016

HamRadioNow: Bull in a China Shop

​ I figured it was time to get familiar with the Chinese radios that are sweeping over ham radio. The BaoFeng UV-5x3 tri-band radio is the guinea pig. ​

100 Watts and a Wire: Episode 65 is posted.

On this episode, Christian checks into AA. Not THAT AA. We're talking about 'Antennas Anonymous'. How does this happen to us? Why do we always need more? Are you an enabler? We also take a look at fast scan amateur radio television. Plus, we prep for the 100 Watts and a Wire FALLOUT. All of this and more! [100wattsandawire.com] --... [continue]

John Amodeo, NN6JA interviewed by Tim Duffy, K3LR while at the 2016 Dayton Hamvention®

Published on Jul 6, 2016 John Amodeo, NN6JA producer of the hit series Last Man Standing interviewed by DX Engineering Chief Operating Officer Tim Duffy, K3LR while at the 2016 Dayton Hamvention®

PACIFIC DXPEDITIONER(KC0W) IMPERILED BY THEFT

Tom Callas, KC0W, is on a multi year DXpedition to many exotic DX spots--until today. He reports his entire DXpedition supplies , rigs, personal possessions--all of it--have been stolen on 28 Sept in Kiribati. (SEE TOM'S QRZed WEB PAGE). Obviously distraught by these events, Tom is strongly considering cancelling the rest of his Dxpedition it... [continue]

Ham College 21: More Noise and Interference

Ham College episode 21 is now available for download. In this episode we conclude discussing Noise and Interference, and begin covering Schematics. 56:24 www.hamcollege.tv or YouTube

USS Batfish ARC Storm Damage Fund

The USS Batfish, a World War II submarine that's dry-docked in Muskogee, Oklahoma, and the USS Oklahoma Amateur Radio Club recently took a major hit during a severe storm on July 14th 2016. The club lost its radio tower, its tri-band, 4 element beam, and a 40 Meter quarter wave vertical on the boat, and needs your help to replace them. It also ... [continue]

Ham Talk Live! Episode 33 - Bouvet Island DXpedition with Ralph Fedor, K0IR

This week on Ham Talk Live! the leader of the upcoming Bouvet Island DXpedition, Ralph Fedor, K0IR, will be my guest to talk about the adventures of DXpeditions, the challenges specific to Bouvet Island, how to work the team, and how to contribute. Tune in Thursday night at 9 pm Eastern time by going to hamtalklive.com, and hit play. And, Ralph... [continue]

ARRL Announces Club Competition Eligibility Changes

Earlier this year, following a challenge that resulted in the realignment of several club scores in the ARRL 10 Meter Contest, it became clear that the Club Competition rules were not being enforced as consistently as they should have been. In order to make sure club results are accurate and fair to all, the ARRL Contest Branch is renewing its effo... [continue]

Northern New Jersey Club to Celebrate 60th Anniversary with Special Event

The Fair Lawn (New Jersey) Amateur Radio Club (FLARC) will couple a community open house with an on-air special event, to celebrate its 60th anniversary, October 1-2 noon until 4 PM ET, at the club’s station in the Fair Lawn Recreation Center.FLARC members will demonstrate the club’s five operating stations and discuss its history.The W2NPT spe... [continue]

ARRL Foundation Invites Scholarship Applications for 2017-18 Academic Year

The ARRL Foundation will begin accepting scholarship applications on October 1 from eligible radio amateurs planning to pursue post-secondary education in the 2017-2018 academic year. Completed applications must be received by January 31, 2017. Individuals and clubs support many of the more than 80 scholarships, ranging from $500 to $5,000, that ar... [continue]