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New REST API for CQWW Score Records
A new REST API has been created to provide access to the CQ WW Score Records. This programming interface can be used by other web sites and logging s... Read more
Heathkit ® Precision RF Meter – HM-1002 – pre-order
Finally, affordable laboratory-grade accuracy. And a whole lot more. For about fifty years, SWR/power meters haven’t really changed at all. Un... Read more
FCC Invites Comments on ARRL Technician Enhancement Proposal
The FCC has invited public comments on ARRL’s 2018 Petition for Rule Making, now designated as RM-11828, which asks the FCC to expand HF privileges fo... Read more
AMSAT “GOLF” CubeSats among NASA Ninth-Round CubeSat Launch Initiative Picks
AMSAT reports that two of its “GOLF” (Greater Orbit, Larger Footprint) series CubeSats are among 21 missions recommended for NASA’s CubeSat Launch Ini... Read more
State Ousts Leader Of Oregon Amateur Radio Service
by Kristian Foden-Vencil OPB The state is cutting ties with the head of Oregon’s amateur radio service, Vince Van Der Hyde. The cut comes after he ask... Read more
New research may improve solar storm predictions
by Brooks Hays A new study promises an improved understanding of the sun’s seasonal changes — changes that dictate the sun’s... Read more
Ham Radio Tutorial – Intro To The HF Bands
This is a video targeted at new HF operators and covers the 20 and 80 meter bands. Read more
AA-230ZOOM Antenna Analyzer/NANUK Case Combos DXE-230ZOOM-905L
DX Engineering AA-230ZOOM Antenna Analyzer/NANUK Case Combos are the ideal antenna analyzer and protective carrying-case set for professionals or Radi... Read more
Compact D-Star Transceiver, Icom ID-31 upgraded!
Newly released handy transceiver ID-31PLUS for amateur radio which can enjoy long distance communication with D-STAR ® easily Product name / model nu... Read more
VHF
BTECH UV-2501 – MINI MOBILE 25 WATT RADIO
UV-2501 WHAT MAKES IT UNIQUE? Synchronize Display Mode Scrambler/Inversion, DTMF, 5Tone, 2Tone, CTCSS, and DCS Calling Modes (Remote Kill/Stun Support... Read more
IP Radio – Icom IP100H
Icom IP100H Overview Icom’s IP100H WLAN or IP radio is a compact, yet powerful device.Measuring only 95 mm high (~3.7 inches) and weighing 205 grams (... Read more
RFinder – The World Wide Repeater Directory now supports DMR-MARC WW Network!
RFinder and DMR-MARC.net has completed its integration… RFinder now has a regular feed of the DMR Repeater list (MOTOTRBO, a.k.a. TRBO) worldwid... Read more
Icom Provide Details of ID-4100E D-STAR VHF/UHF Mobile Radio
Icom Inc has issued preliminary details of a new D-STAR mobile radio called the ID-4100E. The radio will come with the new terminal and access point m... Read more
The Most TactiCool BaoFeng Antenna Ever!
The AR-152A is updated CS tactical antenna ,with more flexing and better signal Description: 1. All of our items are brand new. 2. Model: AR-152A 3. C... Read more
News
NASA astronaut Scott Tingle earns Amateur Radio license and is now owner of call sign KG5NZA
“NASA Astronaut Scott D. Tingle has just earned his Amateur Radio license, passing his exam on June 3, 2016. The FCC issued the call sign, KG5NZ... Read more
Ham Nation 196 : A Sneak Peek at Dayton
Ham Nation 196 Hosts: Bob Heil (K9EID), George Thomas (W5JDX), Don Wilbanks (AE5DW), Valerie Hotzfeld (NV9L), and Christian Cudnik (K0STH). We’r... Read more
Department of Defense to Transmit Interoperability Exercise Info via WWV/WWVH
The US Department of Defense (DOD) plans to start making use of a provisional time slot on WWV and WWVH to announce upcoming HF military communication... Read more
AB0VI Wins June QST Cover Plaque Award
The winning article for the June 2016 QST Cover Plaque award is “Build This Counterpoise Tuner” by Bert Kolts, AB0VI. The QST Cover Plaque Award... Read more
SnowShoer rescue thanks to distress signal sent via Radio
CLEAR CREEK COUNTY, Colo. — A man snowshoeing on Berthoud Pass ended up walking straight into trouble Sunday. Two volunteer groups had to come to Brad... Read more
