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
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
FT8 Performance Secrets
“Neil investigates what really matters when you are aiming for the ultimate performance with FT8 and other digital modes. He demonstrates and ex... Read more
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
K1JT , JOE TAYLOR HINTS AT POSSIBLE NEW MODE!
In a post to the WSJT-X email group today, Joe Taylor K1JT hinted at some ongoing experimentation of a new digital mode with sub-modes. His post was a... Read more
VHF
Retevis RT87 is Real IP67 Dustproof and Waterproof Two Way Radio
Retevis RT87 Main feature： lIP67 dustproof and waterproof Dual band (VHF&UHF) 128 channel,25FM radio channel FM radio VOX function Scan function R... Read more
Should a Baofeng be your First Ham Radio – Ham Radio Q&A
“The Baofeng UV5R. Some have called them the savior to ham radio and others say they are nothing but a scourge to the hobby. But one is for sure... Read more
How to Easily Add a Channel on the BaoFeng Handheld Radio (without a PC)
Walk-through steps for manually programming the BaoFeng handheld radios. Easily program your BaoFeng for Repeater or Simplex Channels along with addin... Read more
Yaesu FTM-7250DR – Overview – Features – Specification
Yaesu FTM-7250DR C4FM/FM 50W 144/ 430MHz Digital AMS The new Yaesu FTM-7250DR is a compact and ruggedly built C4FM/FM 144/430MHz Dual Band 50W Transc... Read more
News
Outcome for 5 MHz at WRC-15 Remains in Limbo
“With the deadline to submit proposals to World Radiocommunication Conference 2015 (WRC-15) now less than 2 months away, it’s still unclear how... Read more
Amateur Radio Case Attracts Attention of FCC Commissioner
FCC Commissioner Michael O’Rielly, has used the latest chapter in an Amateur Radio enforcement proceeding to reiterate his call that the Commission ab... Read more
Nuts and Volts Magazine Launches New Ham Radio Column by Ward Silver, N0AX
“Well-known ARRL Contributing Editor Ward Silver, N0AX, has debuted a new column for Nuts and Volts magazine — “The Ham’s Wireless Workbench.” N... Read more
Call for application: Youngsters On The Air Bulgaria 2019
“We are proud to announce that the 9th edition of Youngsters On The Air will be held in Bulgaria, close to the capital city Sofia. BFRA (Bulgari... Read more
Propagation
A Bright Region Leaves & Solar Storm Wanes with a Mini-Storm Kiss | Solar Storm Forecast 10.06.2020
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The K7RA Solar Update 06/26/2015
This was a very active week for solar flares and aurora. On Monday and Tuesday the planetary A index was 55 and 76, indicating a geomagnetic storm. Th... Read more
Two Pair of Holes and Spots Boost Activity: Solar Storm Forecast 12-14-2017
The Sun’s face gets a lot more active this week with two coronal holes and two active regions rotating into Earth view. This means we get two mo... Read more
Contesting
BARTG HF RTTY Contest 2015
BARTG HF RTTY This contest will take place 0200z Saturday 21st March 2015 until 0200z Monday 23rd March 2015. A list of logs received for this contest... Read more
Kids Day is Saturday, June 18
Kids Day is Saturday, June 18, from 1800 to 2400 UTC. The twice-yearly event, sponsored by the ARRL and The Boring (Oregon) Amateur Radio Club, is an... Read more
RTTY and FT8 Successfully Coexist in 2019 ARRL RTTY Roundup
Based on informal polling and log-submission trends, it appears that RTTY and FT8 successfully shared spectrum during the ARRL RTTY Roundup over the J... Read more
Ham Radio Off Grid | Winter Field Day 2021 AAR
Hello Operators Todays discussion, operating a portable ham radio station off grid, during winter field day 2021. Like many other ham radio operators,... Read more
