AMSAT-NA reports that Mark Pisani, KK6OTJ, and Jerry Rogers, W8LR, are claiming a new distance record for their February 1 APRS message packet contact during a pass of the International Space Station (ISS). The distance was 3,089 kilometers (approximately 1,915 miles), establishing a new distance record for the ISS digipeater. — Thanks to AMSAT News Service via Mark Pisani, KK6OTJ
Steve Hedgecock M0SHQ sending Packet Radio to the ISS
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Ham radio satellite XW-3 (CAS-9) to launch December 25
The CAMSAT XW-3 (CAS-9) satellite carrying a 145/435 amateur radio linear transponder has been installed on the CZ-4C Y39 launch vehicle at... Read more
How Can I Get Radio Coverage in “Dead” Spots?
“A two-way radio system using a repeater may have great coverage except in areas, such as parking garages and basements of buildings, whose envi... Read more
Handie Talkie Headset (HTH) – Heil Sound
The new Handie Talkie Headset (HTH), from Heil Sound, is a single-sided, lightweight headset designed for use with popular handheld transceivers. The... Read more
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An amazing 3866.47 KM on 144MHz SSB between D4VHF and J69DS [ VIDEO]
An amazing 3866.47 KM on SSB between D4VHF and J69DS via #tropo on #2m #vhf band. Maybe a new mode world record? TNX @FransJr for the effort! #hamradi... Read more
ICOM IC-9700 – DEMONSTRATION DURING HAM FAIR 2018
ICOM IC-9700 Some of the features for ICOM‘s very-advanced IC-9700 include: * Direct-Sampling SDR design * High definition Real-Time TFT display... Read more
News
New IARU Region 1 record on 134 GHz – 65km
Photo: http://www.db6nt.de/ Hallo Matej, I send data about new 134 GHz IARU Region 1 Record: 134 GHz DB6NT JO50TI 559 DK4RC JO60GJ 589 CW Tropo 29.12.... Read more
Clear Frequencies Requested for Caribbean Hurricane Emergency Traffic
Stations handling emergency traffic during the response to Category 5 Hurricane Iota, just off the eastern coast of Nicaragua, are requesting clear fr... Read more
Florida ARES Group Publishes After-Action Book
A new paperback aimed at the Amateur Radio Emergency Service Community, Power Out! After-Action Report and Improvement Plan by Susan Halbert, KG4VWI;... Read more
The February Issue of Digital QST is Now Available!
The February edition of Digital QST is now available for viewing on your desktop or laptop. Click here to view the issue. It is also available for rea... Read more
American Red Cross Hails “New Partnership” with ARRL Following Puerto Rico Deployment
The American Red Cross (ARC) this week thanked ARRL and its “Force of 50” hurricane recovery volunteers who deployed to Puerto Rico earlier this month... Read more
Antenna
2-Element- DK7ZB – Quad Antenna for 5 Bands
“The Quad Antenna uses a single, central-fed frame with a feeder-line. Therefore you must use an ATU for operating this antenna. Excellent woul... Read more
Sea Water Antenna
The US Navy has created a device which turns a jet of sea water into an impromptu liquid antenna, creating a powerful, high frequency broadcast... Read more
Adding dB Gain to your Transmit Signal. Howe much difference?
There are a number of ways to add dB gain to your transmitted signal. But how much difference does 3dB or 6dB make? Is it worth the effort! Peter G3OJ... Read more
CCW HF Active Loop Antenna
HF Active Loop Antenna The Cross Country Wireless HF Active Loop Antenna is a compact receiving loop with a frequency range of 200 kHz to 70 MHz with... Read more
TETRA 15-17-20-40 m – Yagi Antenna
Specifications Frequency MHz: 21~21,45 – 18,06~18,17 – 14~14,35 – 7~7,3 Active elements: 4 (15m) / 3 (17m) / 4 (20m) / 3 (40m) Gain dBi*: 14,8... Read more
