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Saturday, July 12, 2025

• LHS Episode #585: SDR++ Brown Deep Dive
  Hello and welcome to Episode #585 of Linux in the Ham Shack. In this episode, the hosts review the SDR++ fork known as the "Brown" edition. Topics include installation, basic …

• Amateur Radio Weekly – Issue 388
  2025 ARRL Field Day a success Tens of thousands of Hams are celebrating a successful 2025 ARRL Field Day. ARRL Ham Radio enthusiasts gather in township for Field Day activities The group was one of more than 10,000 Ham Radio operators across the United States and Canada taking part in Field Day. Franklin Reporter & […]

• Radiation pattern after adding radials.
  The other day, I battled the heat and installed more radials for my Hustler 4BTV. I have an extra 14-gauge wire left over from when I first installed the radials, and for some time, I was planning to install the remainder, but never got around to…

• Amateur Radio Weekly – Issue 389
  Local Hams respond to Texas floods A description and pictures of local Ham Radio operators in action and how you can assist. RV Radio Network Hamshack Hotline public announcement – A fond farewell What began in 2018 as a simple idea in the humble closet of K1WIZ quickly grew into something none of us could […]

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Saturday, July 5, 2025

• Can you see the issue?
  Have a look at the above picture and see if you can see an issue? I operate SO2V in contests now, and this shot was taken during the RAC Canada Day contest on July 1. Operating SO2V is new to me, and I am still getting used to things. If you are …

• Ham College 126
  Ham College episode 126 is now available for download. Ham College 126 Technician Exam Questions Part 13 T4A – Station setup: connecting a microphone, a power source, a computer, digital equipment, an SWR meter; bonding; Mobile radio installation. Dow…

• LHS Episode #585: SDR++ Brown Deep Dive
  Hello and welcome to Episode #585 of Linux in the Ham Shack. In this episode, the hosts review the SDR++ fork known as the "Brown" edition. Topics include installation, basic …

• Amateur Radio Weekly – Issue 388
  2025 ARRL Field Day a success Tens of thousands of Hams are celebrating a successful 2025 ARRL Field Day. ARRL Ham Radio enthusiasts gather in township for Field Day activities The group was one of more than 10,000 Ham Radio operators across the United States and Canada taking part in Field Day. Franklin Reporter & […]

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Saturday, June 28, 2025

• LHS Episode #583: Department of Redundancy Department
  Hello and welcome to the 583rd installment of Linux in the Ham Shack. In this short topics episode, the hosts discuss European countries transitioning to Linux, the upcoming hurricane season, …

• Field Day: Season to Taste
  This weekend is the ARRL Field Day, a great opportunity for individual hams, small groups, and radio clubs to get on the ham bands and have some fun. But what is Field Day all about? The ARRL says this: Field Day is ham radio’s open house. Every June, more than 31,000 hams throughout North America set up temporary transmitting stations Continue reading Field Day: Season to Taste→

  The post Field Day: Season to Taste appeared first on The KØNR Radio Site.

• CQ WW VHF Contest Allows 146.52 MHz
  I’ve been whining about the fact that for many years the 2m FM calling frequency, 146.52 MHz, was prohibited for use in VHF contests and Field Day. See The One Frequency You Should Never Use on Field Day. Well, the ARRL removed this restriction in 2015, so that issue has been resolved. The CQ WW VHF contest also prohibited the Continue reading CQ WW VHF Contest Allows 146.52 MHz→

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• Amateur Radio Weekly – Issue 387
  Field Day locator To find a location near you, type in your town and state. ARRL Field Day safety – Tips from an experienced compliance officer One of the many ways to earn bonus points during ARRL Field Day is to have a Safety Officer on site. ARRL For-proft AST SpaceMobile Seeks Use of 70 […]

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Saturday, June 21, 2025

• ICQPodcast Episode 458 – Xiegu G90 One Year On
  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 …

• KH8 SOTA/POTA (1) – The Plan
  For decades, Joyce/K0JJW and I have working towards visiting all 63 of the US national parks. We are nearing the end of the list, with just a few parks left. One of the most challenging places to visit is the National Park of American Samoa, located in the only US territory south of the equator. That would be number 61 Continue reading KH8 SOTA/POTA (1) – The Plan→

  The post KH8 SOTA/POTA (1) – The Plan appeared first on The KØNR Radio Site.

• Monitor real-estate
  what is your shack monitor real estate? For many of us, our hobbies and computers are intertwined, there are many programs out there that can enrich our radio experience. As we indulge in programs I find the monitor real estate becomes a bit crow…

• KH8 SOTA/POTA (2) – Tutuila Island
  See Part 1 of this report. We arrived at Pago Pago (pronounced “pango pango”) around 9 pm and were met by the shuttle van from Tradewinds Hotel. We stayed there for three nights, then took our 5-day side trip to Ofu Island, returning to Pago and the Tradewinds for another 6 nights. The next morning, we rented a small SUV Continue reading KH8 SOTA/POTA (2) – Tutuila Island→

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Saturday, June 14, 2025

• Amateur Radio Weekly – Issue 385
  SteppIR to stop selling antennas to the Radio Amateur market As of the 31st of August 2025, SteppIR will no longer be selling antennas to the ‘consumer market.’ EI7GL AMSAT designates SO-125 new FM repeater satellite The satellite carries an FM and digital repeater payload, built on an improved SDR-based platform capable of transmitting up […]

• Ham College 125
  Ham College episode 125 is now available for download. Ham College 125 Technician Exam Questions Part 12. T3C – Propagation modes: sporadic E, meteor scatter, auroral propagation, tropospheric ducting, F region skip, Line of sight and radio hori…

• LHS Episode #582: The Haunted Band Deep Dive
  Hello and welcome to the 582nd installment of Linux in the Ham Shack. In this episode, the hosts talk with Justin Overfelt, AB3E, about topics related to the Open Research …

• Amateur Radio Weekly – Issue 386
  Morse Maven app for iOS and Android Morse training, decoding, and sending tool via audio or flashlight. Morse Maven ADRCS grant application accepted by ARDC, will advance IP400 Project ADRCS expects to begin work in the fall. ADRCS MeshSense Meshtastic desktop application A simple, open-source application that monitors, maps and graphically displays all the vital […]

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Saturday, June 7, 2025

• AmateurLogic 205: Dayton, Pi-Apps & Cheap Strobes
  AmateurLogic.TV Episode 205 is now available for download. As seen at Hamvention 2025. Neil Rapp, WB9VPG Amateur of The Year. ARRL reader, Pi-Apps, FM Radio Kit, Cheap Emergency Strobe Build and much more. Download YouTube

• Amateur Radio Weekly – Issue 384
  AMSAT-DL seeks interest in “futureGEO” geo satellite project The aim is to identify potential partners who would like to actively participate in the definition and development of a new amateur radio payload for a future geostationary satellite. Amateur Radio Daily 2025 Hamvention attendance breaks all-time record 36,814 was the final attendance count for 2025. Up […]

• ICQPodcast Episode 457 – Making 433 Come Alive
  In this episode, we join Martin Butler M1MRB, Chris Howard (M0TCH), Martin Rothwell (M0SGL), Frank Howell (K4FMH) and Leslie Butterfields (G0CIB) to discuss the latest Amateur / Ham Radio news. Colin Butler (M6BOY) rounds up the news in brief, and the…

• Amateur Radio Weekly – Issue 385
  SteppIR to stop selling antennas to the Radio Amateur market As of the 31st of August 2025, SteppIR will no longer be selling antennas to the ‘consumer market.’ EI7GL AMSAT designates SO-125 new FM repeater satellite The satellite carries an FM and digital repeater payload, built on an improved SDR-based platform capable of transmitting up […]

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Saturday, May 31, 2025

• ICQPodcast Episode 456 – Are Radio Scanners Still Relevant?
  In this episode, we join Martin Butler M1MRB, Caryn Eve Murray KD2GUT, Edmund Spicer M0MN 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 Are Radio Sca…

• Amateur Radio Weekly – Issue 383
  Amateur spectrum addressed in US House Reconciliation Bill Within two years not less than 600 megahertz must be identified from between 1.3 and 10 GHz for reallocation to commercial use for broadband services. ARRL Hamvention 2025 wrap-up The future of Amateur Radio is strong. K4HCK Hamvention brings the world to Greene County Organizers estimate that […]

• AmateurLogic 205: Dayton, Pi-Apps & Cheap Strobes
  AmateurLogic.TV Episode 205 is now available for download. As seen at Hamvention 2025. Neil Rapp, WB9VPG Amateur of The Year. ARRL reader, Pi-Apps, FM Radio Kit, Cheap Emergency Strobe Build and much more. Download YouTube

• Amateur Radio Weekly – Issue 384
  AMSAT-DL seeks interest in “futureGEO” geo satellite project The aim is to identify potential partners who would like to actively participate in the definition and development of a new amateur radio payload for a future geostationary satellite. Amateur Radio Daily 2025 Hamvention attendance breaks all-time record 36,814 was the final attendance count for 2025. Up […]

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Saturday, May 24, 2025

• LHS Episode #580: WE R ! AI YET
  Welcome to Episode 580 of Linux in the Ham Shack. In this short topics episode, the hosts discuss an award for Ham2K Portable Logger, the Yaesu FTX-1, making Lego creations …

• Amateur Radio Weekly – Issue 382
  Hamvention: Thousands flocking to Xenia this weekend for Amateur Radio show Last year’s attendance was 35,000, more than the population of the entire city of Xenia. Dayton Daily News ARRL seeks entry-level HF privileges in FCC proposal Amateur Radio association said filing reflects need to update rules for digital modes. RadioWorld ARRL renews defense of […]

• ICQPodcast Episode 456 – Are Radio Scanners Still Relevant?
  In this episode, we join Martin Butler M1MRB, Caryn Eve Murray KD2GUT, Edmund Spicer M0MN 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 Are Radio Sca…

• Amateur Radio Weekly – Issue 383
  Amateur spectrum addressed in US House Reconciliation Bill Within two years not less than 600 megahertz must be identified from between 1.3 and 10 GHz for reallocation to commercial use for broadband services. ARRL Hamvention 2025 wrap-up The future of Amateur Radio is strong. K4HCK Hamvention brings the world to Greene County Organizers estimate that […]

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Saturday, May 17, 2025

• Amateur Radio Weekly – Issue 381
  Meshtastic Event firmware for Dayton Hamvention 2025 Last year’s mesh chaos? We remember 😅 This year, we’re ready for it. Meshtastic Zero Retries Digital Conference 2025 call For papers Technical papers are sought for the in-person inaugural Zero Retries Digital Conference (ZRDC). Zero Retries Announcing 2025 award recipient: Sebastian Delmont (KI2D) Ham2K Portable Logger, a […]

• LHS Episode #579: Commodore OS Vision Deep Dive
  Hello and welcome to the 579th installment of Linux in the Ham Shack. In this episode, the hosts take a look at the gaming-focused Commodore OS Vision Linux distribution. Topics …

• LHS Episode #580: WE R ! AI YET
  Welcome to Episode 580 of Linux in the Ham Shack. In this short topics episode, the hosts discuss an award for Ham2K Portable Logger, the Yaesu FTX-1, making Lego creations …

• Amateur Radio Weekly – Issue 382
  Hamvention: Thousands flocking to Xenia this weekend for Amateur Radio show Last year’s attendance was 35,000, more than the population of the entire city of Xenia. Dayton Daily News ARRL seeks entry-level HF privileges in FCC proposal Amateur Radio association said filing reflects need to update rules for digital modes. RadioWorld ARRL renews defense of […]

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Saturday, May 10, 2025

• Activating Kaufman Ridge (W0C/SP-081)
  Today, Joyce/K0JJW and I activated Kaufman Ridge (W0C/SP-081). This was my 10th activation of this summit and the 8th for Joyce. Kaufman is an easy summit near our cabin, so it is a favorite when we want to do a Summits On The Air (SOTA) activation. I’ve posted about how to activate this summit in the past, but a few Continue reading Activating Kaufman Ridge (W0C/SP-081)→

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• The “George Batterson 1935 CW QSO Party” – Summary
  The first George Batterson CW QSO Party has concluded and the results are in! The "GB" was introduced to honor George Batterson (W2GB), who along with Bruce Kelley and Linc Cundall formed the Antique Wireless Association (AWA) in 1952.For those familia…

• ICQPodcast Episode 455 – Choose the Right Microphone
  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 new…

• Amateur Radio Weekly – Issue 381
  Meshtastic Event firmware for Dayton Hamvention 2025 Last year’s mesh chaos? We remember 😅 This year, we’re ready for it. Meshtastic Zero Retries Digital Conference 2025 call For papers Technical papers are sought for the in-person inaugural Zero Retries Digital Conference (ZRDC). Zero Retries Announcing 2025 award recipient: Sebastian Delmont (KI2D) Ham2K Portable Logger, a […]

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