Proclaimed in 2011 by the Member States of UNESCO, and adopted by the United Nations General Assembly in 2012 as an International Day, February 13 became World Radio Day (WRD).
Radio is a powerful medium for celebrating humanity in all its diversity and constitutes a platform for democratic discourse. At the global level, radio remains the most widely consumed medium. This unique ability to reach out the widest audience means radio can shape a society’s experience of diversity, stand as an arena for all voices to speak out, be represented and heard. Radio stations should serve diverse communities, offering a wide variety of programs, viewpoints and content, and reflect the diversity of audiences in their organizations and operations.
CELEBRATIONS IN 2021
On the occasion of World Radio Day 2021 (WRD 2021), UNESCO calls on radio stations to celebrate this event’s 10th anniversary and the more than 110 years of radio.
This edition of WRD is divided into three main sub-themes:
- EVOLUTION(link is external). The world changes, radio evolves.
This sub-theme refers to the resilience of the radio, to its sustainability ; - INNOVATION(link is external). The world changes, radio adapts and innovate.
Radio has had to adapt to new technologies to remain the go-to medium of mobility, accessible everywhere and to everyone; - CONNECTION(link is external). The world changes, radio connects.
This sub-theme highlights radio’s services to our society—natural disasters, socio-economic crises, epidemics, etc.
All material is copyright free and may be used to promote World Radio Day
Antenna
New Product MFJ-4713
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Stealth Antennas by G0KYA
The first edition of Stealth Antennas quickly became the ‘must have’ antenna book for everyone who wasn’t living in acres of land. T... Read more
The Hyper EZ Hang Kit
EZ HANG’S BASIC CONSTRUCTION IS A WELDED STEEL ROD ATTACHED TO A REEL THAT IS CORROSION RESISTANT PLASTIC AND STAINLESS STEEL. THE REEL COMES WITH 300... Read more
Mosley PRO-96-S 10, 12, 15, 17, 20, 30, 40 Meters
Mosley PRO-96-S 10, 12, 15, 17, 20, 30, 40 Meter 4 Element on 40 3 Elements on 30 5 Elements on 12, 15, 17, 20 8 Elements on 10 No measuring, Pre-d... Read more
Touch Screen Antenna Controller
“The following manual will show the features and how to use the new antenna electronic controller that, as you will see, it is by far the most s... Read more
Review
ARRL’s The Doctor is In – Zero Beating
The Doctor explains “zero beating.” It isn’t just about CW. Read more
Clean up your shack – RSGB Convention lecture 2015 [ Video ]
Ian White, GM3SEK gives helpful advice about how to reduce noise levels on receive and avoid causing RF Interference. Read more
IC-7610 Technical Report Vol. 2 (English Version)
IC-7610 Technical Report, which explains the RF direct sampling system and RMDR used in the IC-7610. You can find the Technical Report here: http:/... Read more
Home-Brew HF SDR Receiver by G0ETP
Key Features There are a lot of home brew SDR-related projects on the internet at the moment. I believe the key features of this project are: Small bu... Read more
The RS-918 clone of a clone of an outstanding open source SDR transceiver, the mcHF
RS-918 10WATT HF SDR Transceiver RX:1.8-30MHz TX:All HAM HF BANDS,Full Modes: SSB(J3E),CW,AM(RX Only),,FM, FREE-DV Features: Spectrum Dynamic Waterf... Read more
Equipment
Comet Antenna Analyzer CAA-500
Antenna Analyzer Commercial Grade SWR/Impedance Analyzer Range: 1.8 – 500MHz (including 222MHz band) Check antenna installations in seconds Det... Read more
FlexRadio Systems Maestro
The FlexRadio Maestro™ is an intuitive, plug-and-play control console that directs the operation of any FLEX-6000 Signature Series transceiver without... Read more
How to Build A 130 Watt Dummy Load for HF Ham Radio
In this video I go through the building of a paint can dummy load that a ham radio operator may require for testing and tu... Read more
YAESU FT-8900R
YAESU FT-8900R 29/50/144/430 MHz FM Transceiver The FT-8900R is a ruggedly-built, high quality Quad Band FM transceiver providing 50 Watts of power ou... Read more
HARDROCK-50 ATU Kit
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News
Yaesu FT-DX10 HF Transceiver – Is it Right for You?
We take a look at one of the most recent HF transceivers to come onto the ham radio market. Could this be the new FT-101E that was one of the best sel... Read more
What is the Base Holding Up My Hexbeam?
William Noble asks about the base used to hold up my MFJ-1846 Hex Beam antenna. The actual base that allows for a fold-over mast was designed by frien... Read more
ARISS APRS Testing
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Moldova Peace Corps to Sponsor March 3 Amateur Radio on the International Space Station Contact
An Amateur Radio on the International Space Station (ARISS) contact between youngsters and youth in Moldova and an International Space Station (ISS) c... Read more
John Portune, W6NBC, Wins the February 2021 QST Cover Plaque Award
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