After over a week of being hit by fast solar wind, conditions are finally beginning to calm down. We have had gorgeous aurora shows all over the world this week and thanks goes out to the tireless aurora photographers and field reporters, who captured it all. I’ll feature some of your stunning pictures in my next forecast. Amateur radio
News
It’s a Wrap for Hurricane Watch Net, ARES Teams Stand Down
After an activation that lasted more than 9 hours, the Hurricane Watch Net (HWN) suspended operations on October 28 at around 0130 UTC. “Although Zeta... Read more
RSGB Seeks Regulator’s Records of Complaints about On-Air Behavior
The Radio Society of Great Britain (RSGB) has filed a freedom-of-information request to UK telecommunications regulator Ofcom in an effort t... Read more
Oldest Known US Radio Amateur, Cliff Kayhart, W4KKP, SK at 109
Charles Clifford “Cliff” Kayhart, W4KKP, of White Rock, South Carolina, died on October 26, a few days past his 109th birthday. An ARRL member, he was... Read more
Radio Amateurs in Western Pennsylvania to Commemorate KDKA Broadcasting Centennial
Pittsburgh radio station KDKA will celebrate 100 years of radio broadcasting in November, and Pennsylvania radio amateurs will honor that milestone... Read more
New Zealand Radio Amateurs Lose Access to 60 Meters
Radio amateurs in New Zealand no longer have access to 60 meters, effective on October 24. Use of the band by radio amateurs in New Zealand is provisi... Read more
ARRL urges members to strongly oppose FCC’s aplication fees proposal
In a special edition of the ARRL Letter issued October 27 the League is urging its members to oppose the FCC proposal to charge a fee for license appl... Read more
WX4NHC at the National Hurricane Center will Activate, Other Resources on Alert
In response to Tropical Storm Zeta, WX4NHC at the National Hurricane Center in Miami will activate at 0000 UTC on October 27 (the evening of October 2... Read more
My portable RV antenna farm
My portable RV antenna farm Read more
All about Multimeters – Ham Radio Q&A
All about Multimeters – Ham Radio Q&A Read more
2021 Hamvention Award Nominations Open on November 1
Nominations for the 2021 Hamvention Awards will open on November 1. Hamvention will grant awards in the categories of technical achievement,... Read more
Review
Xiegu GSOC – An Overlook of Functions and Features
Xiegu GSOC – An Overlook of Functions and Features Read more
Measuring Crystals with NanoVNA and other tools
Measuring Crystals with NanoVNA and other tools Read more
Best HF Ham Radio Under $1000 – 6 Best HF Transceivers 2020
What is the Best HF Radio for under $1000 for the new Ham Radio Operator in 2020? This list of 6 transceivers that I would recommend to new Ham Radio... Read more
How to Solder a Wire
How to Solder a Wire Read more
Grounding and Bonding Redux
Grounding and Bonding Redux Read more
The Humble Barrel Connector
The Humble Barrel Connector Read more
Soundcards and the SignaLink USB
Soundcards and the SignaLink USB Read more
IC-705 vs KX3 vs X5105 vs G90 – QRP Ham Radio Comparison
IC-705 vs KX3 vs X5105 vs G90 – QRP Ham Radio Comparison Read more
YL Raisa introduces how to spell Russian Callsigns during a QSO
YL Raisa introduces how to spell Russian Callsigns during a QSO Read more
The Most Advanced DMR & 4G LTE Radio – RFinder B1
The Most Advanced DMR & 4G LTE Radio – RFinder B1 The RFinder B1 is the most advanced Dual Band (VHF/UHF) DMR Transceiver combined with an e... Read more
