Amateur radio is a hobby with so many aspects it can be hard to describe – and difficult to know what to try first! We’ve tried to give a taster of just some of the many exciting, challenging and fun things you can do with amateur radio. We’re planning to take a look at other parts of the hobby in the future – what’s your favourite?
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Icom IC-9100 Mark J. Wilson, K1RO, k1ro@arrl.org Reviewed by Rick Lindquist, WW3DE National Contest Journal Managing Editor ww3de@arrl.org The only real problem I encountered with the ICOM IC-9100 was getting it away from the delivery guy,... Read more
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Daily and monthly sunspot number (last 13 years)
Daily sunspot number (yellow), monthly mean sunspot number (blue), smoothed monthly sunspot number (red) for the last 13 years and 12-month ahead pred... Read more
Marijuana grow-lights cause problems for ham-radio operators
“The marijuana industry and Uncle Sam haven’t been on the same page for 80 years, but these days, in a unique bit of weirdness, it... Read more
YAESU FT-991A Colour Screen and Waterfall Demonstration
“We demonstrate the two major new features of the latest version of Yaesu’s “991” series, the FT-991A. Watch the colour screen... Read more
SmartSDR v2.2.8 Now Available
FlexRadio Systems announces the immediate availability of SmartSDR v2.2.8 for the FLEX-6000 Signature Series SDRs. SmartSDR v2.2.8 is a General Avail... Read more
Wouxun KG-D901 DMR Digital Radio Preview
Key Features Unlike the 8D and 9D, the D901 is a single band transceiver, in your choice of either a UHF or VHF version. Most of the primary features... Read more
2016 ARRL DXCC Yearbook Now Available
The 2016 ARRL DXCC Yearbook is now available for viewing and downloading here. The DXCC Yearbook includes the 2016 Annual List, as well as the 2016 Cl... Read more
Build a 25’-50’ free standing Tilt then Crank up tower antenna
Build a 25’-50’ free standing tower Detailed Description You will receive the drawing package so you can build your own tilt up tower. To be used for... Read more
Morse Code Speed Builder : 5 to 12 WPM
Morse Code Speed Builder Dr. Jessica Parks is an expert in memory and cognition with a doctoral degree in experimental psychology. She has developed t... Read more
FT4XU – Kerguelen Island
Kerguelen Island Nicolas, F4EGX / FT4XU updates readers: My work will bring me to the Southern hemisphere for a scientific mission at Ratmanoff, 30km... Read more