This week our Sun continues its upward climb in activity with multiple new bright regions on the Earth-facing disk, including a new sunspot region (region 2778). On top of this we finally had that massive snake-like filament that we first saw in STEREO-A’s view on the far side of the Sun launch as a non-Earth directed solar storm. Plus, we are also in the middle of a solar storm due to the fast wind from the northern coronal hole. This storm, which will likely rage for a few more days before settling down, has already brought aurora down to mid-latitudes, and there is a good chance more is to come! Learn the details of the current storm conditions, see where that snake-like filament launch is headed, watch region 2778 emerge and learn what else our Sun has in store this week.
Antenna
CHALLENGER DX – 8 Band Multiband Antenna
THE CHALLENGER DX The Challenger antenna is the first production multiband antenna to utilize GAP technology. Thousands of Challengers are now... Read more
The $4.00 Ham Radio Satellite Antenna
Ham Radio Satellite Antenna Simple, inexpensive and lots of fun! Here is an easy to make home brew antenna that can get you on the air working... Read more
Chameleon MPAS 2.0 Modular Portable Antenna System
“Chameleon Antennas recently updated their Modular Portable Antenna System or MPAS with the goal of it being the most versatile, high performanc... Read more
Tuning the Buddistick Pro Antenna
Designed as a multi-band, portable antenna for 40m – 6m, the Buddistick PRO™ is an excellent performer with any transceiver up to 250 watts.... Read more
SteppIR UrbanBeam Yagi antenna
“We’re champions of the little pistol,” says Mike Mertel, YASME Excellence Award winner and SteppIR Antennas President, as SteppIR Antennas announces... Read more
Review
Xiegu REVEALS the G106 QRP SDR HF Transceiver
Xiegu reveals a new SDR QRP radio that they are calling the G106. Let’s take a look at some of the advertised features of this new model. Read more
Best Coax Cable for Portable Operation
A viewer asks: What is the best coax cable choice for portable operation. Joe and I talk about our favorite and give you a few options. Read more
Equipment
QRO HF-2000 HF Amp – 1.5KW
THE HF-2000 1.5 KILOWATT DESKTOP LINEAR AMPLIFIER CAN PUT YOU IN CONTROL. OUR UNIQUE BLEND OF HIGH QUALITY, DURABILITY, AND PERFORMANCE WILL MAKE YOUR... Read more
Yaesu Rotor Controller Az. Insert
CQmaps – Professional Maps for Amateur Radio, is extremely happy to offer the Amateur Radio community a truly helpful station aid for your Yaesu... Read more
DAV – FCA1000: 1250W Linear amplifier – 160 to 6 Meter
The power delivered is constant on all bands, including the new 60Meter Band, selectable in 4 steps by 250W, 500W, 1000W and 1250W. It has 3 antenna o... Read more
WS1098 Digital Scanner
The Whistler WS1098 desktop/mobile EZ Scan digital scanner with digital trunking technology features a new full keyboard, location-based auto programm... Read more
BEKO HLV-1250 2 Meter RF Power Amplifier with 1,250 Watts RF output
Designed for Weak Signal, Tropo Scatter, Meteor Scatter, Digital, & Contest Operation! The BEKO HLV-1250 is a special 25th Anniversary Amplifier c... Read more
News
New ARRL Radio Lab Will Inspire Your Ham Shack!
Introducing the brand new ARRL Radio Laboratory, W1HQ! Join Jherica Goodgame, KI5HTA, as she walks you through everything there is to know about this... Read more
Why is my signal so strong? My HF ham radio portable antenna kit
What do I carry with me when I hit the road for a Parks on the Air or some other kind of portable radio activity. In this video I break down the conte... Read more
DX Engineering Acquires Hi-Z Antennas Amateur Radio Products
DX Engineering has acquired Hi-Z Antennas’ full lineup of HF directive receiving array products for amateur radio operators, ensuring that the company... Read more
Two new bands for Canadian amateurs
RAC reports On July 28, 2022, Innovation Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED) released an update to a very important document for Canadian R... Read more
HF ham radio portable kit: 2022 edition
What do I carry with me when I hit the road for a Parks on the Air or some other kind of portable radio activity. Read more