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Saturday, August 24, 2024

• Livestream: Space WX, Propagation, Amateur Radio – Sundays
  Join us, every Sunday at 21:15 UTC (5:15 PM, Eastern Daylight Time, 4:15 PM Standard), for an informal livestream chat session about: – current space weather — the Sun/Earth connection — including sunspot activity, solar x-ray flares, and geomagnetic activity, as well as, – current radio signal propagation conditions on the shortwave (high-frequency, or HF) […]

• LHS Episode #552: Proxmox VE Deep Dive
  Hello and welcome to the 552nd episode of Linux in the Ham Shack. In this episode, the hosts take a preliminary deep dive into the Proxmox virtualization environment. Proxmox is …

• Amateur Radio Weekly – Issue 344
  ARRL IT security incident – Report to members ARRL agreed to pay a $1 million ransom. ARRL Freebeacon: FreeDV based beacon service Listens for a trigger string in a FreeDV text message, then transmits a reply. VK2ZIW What’s new at Digital Library of Amateur Radio & Communications I can hardly express how large this warehouse […]

• A big announcement or a fizzle….
  The news is out the new Icom IC 7760 is out with a bit of a lunch bag letdown feeling among hams. As Rob Sherwood put in on the 7610 groups io site:"Unless I am missing something, why would I "upgrade" from a 7610 to a 7760? With mini…

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Saturday, July 20, 2024

• Fun with the Sun…..
  As ham radio operators no matter what mode you operate one major contributing factor regarding success or failure is the Sun. Propagation reports can be found on the internet, some with cool pictures and others with just lines of data. Things suc…

• CHOTA 2024, Anyone?
  The Churches and Chapels on the Air coordinator, John Wresdall G3XYF, sent this notice out this morning: Dear All,thanks to all those who have let me know they are operating in CHOTA 2024on 14 Sept . If you intend to put your church or chapel on the air please let me know. The latest list […]

• Band use by Canadian Amateurs
  Results from the national RAC Survey 2021 The 2021 RAC Survey asked about the use of frequency band segments and hours per month devoted to each one. This identifies where Canadian amateur operators transmit to complement what type of communications they reported (see Full Report). The bands used and the amount of time per month […]

• Amateur Radio Weekly – Issue 340
  Are hackers the future of Amateur Radio? Shaking off an image of being the exclusive preserve of old men with shiny radios talking about old times remains a challenge. Hackaday Amateur Radio Newsline announces Young Ham of the Year Grace has been a regular presenter at the Youth Forum at Dayton Hamvention. Amateur Radio Daily […]

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Saturday, July 13, 2024

• Are you trying to pickup your CW speed….here is some info.
  Giving it all you’ve got but you seem to be held at a CW speed between 10-13wpm….what’s happening? First off there is nothing wrong and this is normal even better if you’re ready to jump to the next step in learning CW. Here is the thing as you…

• Demographic Trends Facing Amateur Radio in Canada
  Results from the RAC Survey 2021 and Statistics Canada One of the pressing issues facing all amateur radio organizations in the modern world is what appears to be a rapidly aging set of participants. We mostly base this belief on various observations at in-person amateur radio activities since licensing bodies rarely ever collect or release […]

• Ransomware
  Bleeping Computer reported on a Maine state filing by ARRL. The systems outage was caused by a ransomware attack (PDF download).

  This article was originally posted on Radio Artisan.

• Amateur Radio Weekly – Issue 339
  A century of service and signals 100-year-old Ham Radio enthusiast, teacher marks milestone. The Mountaineer Hams are resurrecting technical ideas from the past DLARC and 21st century tech make this possible. DLARC ARRL confirms ransomware gang stole data in cyberattack The organization claims the data breach affected 150 employees. Bleeping Computer Amateur Radio club has […]

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Saturday, July 6, 2024

• The Popularity of Specific Operating Activities Among Canadian Hams
  Results from the 2021 RAC National Survey Author’s note: a version of this appeared in the May 2024 issue of The Canadian Amateur, available to members only. I retain copyright to the material. After numerous requests from non-members of RAC, I have posted the material here for all to read. What are the most popular […]

• FCC Enforcement Actions
  When teaching ham radio license classes, I often get asked whether the FCC enforces the Part 97 rules and regulations. That is, how likely is it that the FCC would come after me if I violate the rules? This same question surfaces concerning the General Mobile Radio Service (GMRS). This morning, I looked at the FCC Enforcement Actions page, to Continue reading FCC Enforcement Actions→

  The post FCC Enforcement Actions appeared first on The KØNR Radio Site.

• Age Patterns in Operating Activities Among Canadian Amateurs
  Results from the RAC Survey 2021 In a previous blog post, I showed the popularity of some 39 specific operating activities among Canadian hams using the national RAC Survey 2021. There were very small age differences in the average total number of activities. However, there are indeed clear age patterns in specific operating activities. This […]

• Amateur Radio Weekly – Issue 338
  AllStarLink version 3 beta The next generation of AllStarLink repeater and hotspot software. AllStarLink GoodWatch A Ham Radio smartwatch. KK4VCZ My first, easiest (and last?) SOTA If you spotted a couple of weirdos on a hilltop with a big antenna yesterday, this is what was going on. Ian Renton Reducing QRM from a portable solar […]

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Saturday, June 29, 2024

• 1939 Film: Morse Code on HF in New Zealand (Historical)
  Before modern radio broadcasting, the trails were being blazed both in public broadcast, but also critical links out of the local area. Here’s a side-look back in time…. in this 1939 Film: New Zealand Shortwave Communications; Morse code (CW) The romance of the radiotelegraph service (in this video, the service in New Zealand) is a […]

• Modern Amateur Radio Hobby – An Introduction
  This video is an introduction to an international public-service and technology hobby known as ‘amateur radio’ (or ‘ham radio’). Amateur radio (also called ham radio) describes the use of radio frequency spectrum for purposes of non-commercial exchange of messages, wireless experimentation, self-training, private recreation, radiosport, contesting, and emergency communication. The term “amateur” is used to […]

• German Teletype (RTTY) Weather on HF (Shortwave) Radio
  This is a video of the German Weather Broadcast from DWD, Hamburg, on shortwave (HF), using teletype (RTTY). I demonstrate two decoding software options: JWcomm32 (older), and, FLdigi. Note the in FLdigi, the “Reverse” feather is selected to properly decode the signal (in either USB or LSB, you still need to select, “Reverse”). The radio […]

• Amateur Radio Weekly – Issue 337
  Experimenting during Field Day 2024 Running solo for Field Day in the backcountry of Kananaskis Country. VE6LK Amateur Radio for aspiring professionals So much of what I do in other classes is coding on a computer, which made the hands-on aspect of this class very appealing. Carnegie Mellon University College of Engineering Here’s how Starlink […]

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Saturday, June 22, 2024

• ICQ Podcast Episode 432 – Dayton Hamvention 2024 Part 2
  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 fea…

• Do Hams Still Listen to Shortwave? They do in Canada!
  Listening to the shortwave commercial stations (along with CB radio) has been a key gateway activity for entry into amateur radio. That was back when commercial shortwave was vibrant and perhaps in its heyday. There is still a very active set of SWLs contributing to the popular SWLing.com website and the legacy work by the […]

• Make The Contact
  Regarding the important religious issue of ham radio modulation, I am agnostic. There is room in ham radio for many modes including CW, AM, FM, SSB, RTTY, DV, FT8, and more. This springs from my belief that the universal purpose of amateur radio is to have fun messing around with radios. As long as you are obeying the FCC rules Continue reading Make The Contact→

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• Amateur Radio Weekly – Issue 336
  Field Day locator This page is intended to show public Field Day sites that members of the public and media can visit. ARRL ARRL Field Day information and rules Field Day is Ham Radio’s open house. ARRL Effective Field Day operating Operating at Field Day is a lot different than operating a home station—and that’s […]

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Saturday, June 15, 2024

• Strategic partnerships with public libraries by ham radio clubs: Updates
  Since the previous blog post got out and syndicated via AmateurRadio.com, I’ve had inquiries about how to go about building an effective relationship with a local library system. Some clubs have already done this but focusing on emergency communications activities. The ARRL tends to call these “served agencies.” This may be with a local Emergency […]

• TX Factor – Episode 30
  We’re back with our 10th year anniversary show! Bob G0FGX demonstrates the Groundstation 2 from DX Patrol in the first of a two-part feature on operating via the QO-100 geostationary satellite. He looks at the hardware and software needed to achieve your first QSO at home or out mobile.We visit the new QTH of the […]

• Amateur Radio Weekly – Issue 334
  The gradual normalization of automated FT8 The one-man FT4GL DXpedition on Glorioso is ground-breaking. AE5X Ham Map A map that shows WWFF, POTA, SOTA, and GMA references. OK1SIM QO-100 satellite ground station complete build My QO-100 satellite ground station is built around my little Icom IC-705 QRP transceiver, it’s a great little rig and is […]

• Amateur Radio Weekly – Issue 335
  A super-simple standalone WSPR beacon IgrikXD managed to hit Texas and Colorado from the edge of the North Sea on several bands, which isn’t too shabby with a fraction of a watt. Hackaday After dubious shootdowns, NORAD now checks with balloon hobbyist groups NORAD has learned to check hobbyist websites to identify balloons since the […]

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Saturday, June 8, 2024

• Advice
  ARRL made a comment in an update yesterday about some members “believe [ARRL] should be openly communicating everything [emphasis added] associated with this incident.” That’s not what this member has been suggesting. The update goes on saying “[authorities] […] have directed us to be conservative and cautious with our communications.” I really hate to belabor … Continue reading Advice

• Strategic partnerships with public libraries by ham radio clubs: Updates
  Since the previous blog post got out and syndicated via AmateurRadio.com, I’ve had inquiries about how to go about building an effective relationship with a local library system. Some clubs have already done this but focusing on emergency communications activities. The ARRL tends to call these “served agencies.” This may be with a local Emergency […]

• TX Factor – Episode 30
  We’re back with our 10th year anniversary show! Bob G0FGX demonstrates the Groundstation 2 from DX Patrol in the first of a two-part feature on operating via the QO-100 geostationary satellite. He looks at the hardware and software needed to achieve your first QSO at home or out mobile.We visit the new QTH of the […]

• Amateur Radio Weekly – Issue 334
  The gradual normalization of automated FT8 The one-man FT4GL DXpedition on Glorioso is ground-breaking. AE5X Ham Map A map that shows WWFF, POTA, SOTA, and GMA references. OK1SIM QO-100 satellite ground station complete build My QO-100 satellite ground station is built around my little Icom IC-705 QRP transceiver, it’s a great little rig and is […]

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Saturday, June 1, 2024

• AmateurLogic 193: Dayton Hamvention 2024
  AmateurLogic.TV Episode 193 is now available for download. George and Mike’s Excellent Adventure to Dayton Hamvention 2024. New radios, old radios, mystery radio and friends. Take your best guess at what new radio Icom has under glass. Learn more about the new Flex radios. Visit with good friends we all know. See 60 years of … Continue reading AmateurLogic 193: Dayton Hamvention 2024

• Technician License Class – Buena Vista, CO
  The Chaffee-Lake Amateur Radio Association is offering an introductory ham radio license class in June. We will make good use of the Ham Radio School online Technician course, supplemented with in-person instruction and mentoring. The Amateur (Ham) Radio Technician license is your gateway to the worldwide fun and excitement of Amateur Radio Earn your ham radio Technician class license Pass Continue reading Technician License Class – Buena Vista, CO→

  The post Technician License Class – Buena Vista, CO appeared first on The KØNR Radio Site.

• LHS Episode #544: What Privacy?
  Hello and welcome to Episode 544 of Linux in the Ham Shack. In this episode, the hosts discuss short topics including Hamvention 2024, the exploit affecting the ARRL and LoTW, …

• Amateur Radio Weekly – Issue 333
  2024 CQ Amateur Radio Hall of Fame inductees Recognizing those who have made major contributions to Amateur Radio as a whole, and Radio Amateurs who have made major contributions to society at large. Amateur Radio Daily FCC seeks comment on impact of geomagnetic storm on communications The Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau seeks comment […]

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Saturday, May 25, 2024

• ICQ Podcast Episode 430 – Feedback
  In this episode, we join Martin Butler M1MRB, 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 Your Feedbac…

• Communication
  Having spent nearly 30 years in the IT industry, I’ve experienced my fair share of all-nighters and multi-day outages. Whether it’s been frantically repairing dead hardware, fixing corrupted databases, or resolving perplexing network issues, these stressful situations have taught me a lot. One of the most critical lessons I’ve learned is the importance of communication … Continue reading Communication

• So you like the great outdoors
  I have been noticeably absent regarding my recipe series as I was recovering from COVID. Both my wife and I consider ourselves very fortunate as this is the first brush we have had with COVID-19. We are both fully vaccinated and it was like havin…

• Amateur Radio Weekly – Issue 332
  Surviving the Great Solar Storm of May 2024 We just can’t win when it comes to propagation conditions. Ham Radio Outside the Box AMSAT Argentina to launch transponder balloon On May 26, at 1300 GMT AMSAT-LU plans to launch a balloon carrying a linear multimode transponder CW, SSB, FM, APRS LU7AA-11, and video. AMSAT UK […]

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