SL8SUB – 1st Submarine Flotillas official military amateur radio call sign

January 15, 2021 No comments

Here is a brief information release regarding Radio SL8SUB, the 1st Submarine Flotillas official military amateur radio call sign: The 1st Submarine F... Read more

Smoother FT8 Mode Operation with Constantly Evolving Firmware (IC-705/IC-7300/IC-9700)

January 15, 2021 No comments

Firmware update for the IC-705, IC-7300 and IC-9700* offers smoother FT8 operation. One touch FT8 mode preset, Scroll mode and other updates for each... Read more

Hamvention 2021 is Officially Cancelled

January 13, 2021 No comments

Much like last year, Hamvention 2021 has announced their cancellation of the Hamfest for 2021. Lots of us are disappointed, but I wanted to share my t... Read more

Dayton Hamvention Cancels 2021 Show

January 12, 2021 No comments

Dayton Hamvention® will not take place for the second year. “Unfortunately, several setbacks in the recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic make necessary... Read more

ARRL Life Member Neil Rapp, WB9VPG, is 2021 Carole Perry Educator of the Year

January 11, 2021 No comments

Orlando HamCation® has announced that ARRL Life Member Neil Rapp, WB9VPG, of Bloomington, Indiana, is the 2021 recipient of the Carole Perry... Read more

Solar Storm Graze & Red Planet Rendezvous

January 11, 2021 No comments

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QSO Today Virtual Ham Expo Team

January 08, 2021 No comments

“The first QSO Today Expo was a great success with over 16,000 attendees and the March 13-14, 2021 event is anticipated to be even larger. The Q... Read more

2021 AM Rally Set for First Weekend in February

January 08, 2021 No comments

The 2021 running of the AM Rally will take place from 0000 UTC on Saturday, February 6 to 0700 UTC on Monday, February 8. The annual AM Rall... Read more

FCC Invites Comments on Expanding the Number of Volunteer Examiner Coordinators

January 08, 2021 No comments

In a January 5 Public Notice, the FCC requested comments on whether the current 14 Volunteer Examiner Coordinators (VECs) are sufficient to facil... Read more

ICOM 705, Sending/Receiving Email At 5 Watts, 40 Meters With Chameleon F-Loop 2.0, VARA HF

January 05, 2021 No comments

Using my new Icom IC-705 at 5 watts on the porch of my RV to connect to a Vara HF Winlink node 693km away on 40 meters, using the Cha Floop 2.0 magnet... Read more