Continuing as the world’s flagship HF transceiver, the IC-7800 keeps on evolving. We would like to introduce you to the IC-7800 Upgrade Model. The new firmware update brings you new features and functions. Want to know the details? watch the video for more information!
Digital Modes
Faster, More Contest-Friendly FT4 Digital Protocol to Debut in a Week
A new, speedier, more contest-friendly digital mode is just days away in beta version. WSJT-X Developers say serious work on the new FT4 protocol bega... Read more
New Digital Mode FT-8 Ham Radio Digital Mode for the Fast & Furious!
Here’s a short demonstration on the new digital mode FT-8 developed by K1JT & K9AN. Part of the WSJT-X software suite. We’ll go over h... Read more
RTTY Contest Champ Don Hill, AA5AU, Achieves Remote Contesting Milestone
Champion RTTY contester Don Hill, AA5AU, of Louisiana may be the first US radio amateur to operate SO2R (single operator, two radio) remotely in an RT... Read more
Getting Started on FT-8 by Jim Heath W6LG–Using Holiday Lights
“An amazing new mode for quickly communicating around the world with low power and simple antennas. In this video Jim uses exterior holiday or C... Read more
VHF
The Remarkable Retevis Ailunce HD1 DMR Handheld
Ailunce HD1 Dual Band DMR Digital DCDM TDMA Waterproof Two Way Radio Description: HD1 dual band digital radio uses Digital Mobile Radio (DMR) Tier 2 S... Read more
Best GMRS Handheld Radio 2021 – GMRS Radio Comparison
Best GMRS Handheld Radio 2021 – GMRS Radio Comparison Read more
Ham Radio Smartphone! Outfone Rangerfone S15 Android VHF/UHF
SpecificationFeaturesAccessories S15 Rugged Outdoor phone Specification Basic Parameter Model Rangerfone S15 Color Black Design Bar OS Android... Read more
What Ham Radio Programming Software Should You use?
“I’m taking a 10,000 FT look at three types of ham radio programing software. There’s so much to unpack here that a quick overview i... Read more
News
Amateur Radio Responds to Flooding in Western Europe
International Amateur Radio Union (IARU) Region 1 Emergency Communications Coordinator Greg Mossop, G0DUB, reported over the weekend that amateur radi... Read more
Vibroplex announces that we are now the exclusive USA and Canada distributor for Easy-Rotor-Control products
ERC, made in Germany, manufactures hardware and software packages allowing for point-and-click direct USB control of most Amateur Radio antenna rotato... Read more
If we can track phones, why not planes? AirAsia Flight QZ 8501
Read Great Article By Jethro Mullen, CNN – AirAsia Flight QZ 8501 Read more
FCC Announces Plans for Partial Government Shutdown
The FCC has issued a brief statement regarding its plans in the event of a partial government shutdown, which could start on January 20. “In the event... Read more
Propagation
The K7RA Solar Update
Tad Cook, K7RA, Seattle, reports: As of Thursday night, no sunspots have appeared for the past 13 days. I know we are all hoping for more sunspots, an... Read more
Sunspot region 2782
Sunspot region 2782 which is located near the south-east limb produced a long duration C2.6 solar flare which peaked today at 19:11 UTC. C-class solar... Read more
Solar Flare Activity Goes High Order
Following months of quiet and negligible solar flares, new sunspot 2644 unleashed a series of M-class explosions on April 1 and 2. Each blast produced... Read more
Contesting
55th ALESSANDRO VOLTA RTTY DX CONTEST
The SSB and RTTY Club of COMO and the A.R.I. (Associazione Radioamatori Italiani) arepleased to announce the details of the 55th “Alessandro VOL... Read more
ARRL Contest Rule Changes, Clarifications Reflect “Best Practices” in Radiosport
Just ahead of the 2017-2018 contest season, ARRL has announced rule changes and clarifications to League-sponsored contests. These include an improved... Read more
JAPAN INTERNATIONAL DX CONTEST RULES
** RULE CHANGE! ** The certificate will be PDF file. So you can download it and print it by yourself. Further information (How to download etc.) will... Read more
ARRL 2018 Field Day Site Locator is Live, Public Service Announcements Available
ARRL Field Day is June 23 – 24. See the May issue of QST, page 85, for the Field Day announcement. The Field Day site locator is now up and running, a... Read more
