Solar Eclipse QSO Party
The SEQP will take place on August 21 from 1400 – 2200 UTC.
hamsci.org

VUARC Eclipse balloon project
AA4VU will fly three items in the balloon payload: Crossband repeater, APRS tracking unit, CW ID.
Vanderbilt University Amateur Radio Club

Pacific Hams to aid emergency response during eclipse
Alderman Steve Myers asked local hams to be on hand during the eclipse in case someone needs an ambulance or police during a cell tower overload.
Pacific Missourian

South Carolina Hams to aid emergency response during eclipse
There will be added voices over the air waves, aiding emergency response over the Total Solar Eclipse weekend.
WIS

Ham Radio Operators step up in good times and bad
Hams regularly volunteer their skills and expertise to coordinate responses in emergencies like the Boston Marathon bombing and when Hurricane Katrina devastated New Orleans.
Emergency Management

The 30m CW Interest Group
encourages CW activity on 30m to ensure that we do not lose this very special prime CW band to other modes, nor lose it to other primary services.
30cw.net

Using RUMlogNG for iOS with an Elecraft KX2 over Bluetooth
My goal is to build the project for under $35. I’m also planning to design my own PCB board and offer it as a kit.
VA2SS.com

A test of the saltwater effect using WSPR
The simultaneous reports showed a mean 10 dB SNR advantage for Vertical 1 at the shore.
N4KGL.info

ARRL finally realizes status quo isn’t going to cut it
Any “visioning” or strategic planning that doesn’t get the membership involved right from the start just isn’t going to work.
KB6NU.com

Parachute Mobile
In the Air, On the Air
Parachute Mobile

Thank a Ham radio operator today
Since the early 1900s, no other group has made a greater contribution to radio communications.
The Tribune

Video

RF Noise: Find the sources
Neighbors, street lighting, shopping malls plus much more. I have had a few QSOs on SSB when the propagation have been good and other stations have been strong so they have overthrown my QRM.
SA5LKC

HF signal propagation reporter
Where is your signal being heard? Is your antenna working? What is the status of the band? Check out this video to learn about the PSK reporter website and how it can benefit you.
HamRadioConcepts

Hara Arena to be auctioned by IRS
The minimum bid is $850,000; proceeds will satisfy a tax lien.
ARRL

Amateur Radio and The Maker Community
Makers generally use radios as a means of achieving a larger goal whereas radio amateurs generally use radios as a means of communicating.
FaradayRF

A rediscovery of TV antennas
Almost a third of Americans (29%) are unaware television is available for free.
Southgate

The ghostly radio station that no one claims to run
MDZhB has been broadcasting since 1982. No one knows why.
BBC

Antenna Summer – part 2
I finally went further on my quest to erect a better antenna for 20 meters.
AmateurRadio.com

Ham pushes village to allow zoning exception for front-yard antenna
Should there be a way for government to give one person the right, just one time, to exceed the letter of the law, without changing that law for all time for everybody that comes after that person?
Chicago Tribune

Wolf River Coil Silver Bullet – the ultimate portable vertical antenna
Once I threw a few radials underneath the antenna, I was hearing like I had never heard before.
K5ACL

Deployable VHF crossed Yagi antenna for CubeSats
Sean Hum VA3SHV and Jeff Nicholls VA3NGJ worked on the design for a deployable VHF crossed Yagi antenna on the recently launched NORsat-2.
AMSAT UK

WSPR comparison: vertical vs. dipole
My quick analysis indicates the vertical had the edge over the dipole in distance and total spots.
N4KGL

Ham Radio promotional posters
The six posters are based around the theme, “Ham Radio Is…”
ARRL

Video

FT-8 HF/6m digital mode introduction for beginners
This is an introduction for someone who has never heard of FT-8, or has never used JT-65.
HamRadioConcepts

Antenna tram
2X Array installed @ 50′
YouTube

Solar power inverter interference 30mhz to 120mhz
This is what happens if you or your neighbors install a dodgy quality solar power system.
YouTube

17 year old ISS APRS packet module bites the dust
ARISS has received several reports stating that the packet system on ISS is down. Here is what we know and our current forward plan.
AMSAT

[PDF] ARRL Annual Report
Well designed report with a focus on members, NPOTA, and women in radio.
ARRL

Traditional Ham Radio leaves youngsters uninterested
ARRL President Rick Roderick, K5UR, expressed his surprise when he discovered his usual amateur radio talk didn’t impress young people.
Southgate

A story from a numbers stations operator
The purpose of all this was to send messages to spies implanted in an enemy (or target) country. However not all – or even not many – of the broadcasts were actually messages.
numbers-stations.com

Amateur Radio at Alert, Nunavut
When the UHF link from Alert to Eureka was installed in the early 1980’s, it brought telephone service to Alert for the very first time.
VE3FAB

Single lever paddle for the KX series
If you want to have an attachable paddle for your KX3 or KX2, but feel squeamish about parting with the dinero for a set of Elecraft KX3PD or KX2PD attachable iambic paddles, then you might want to look into buying one of these.
W2LJ

QRP vs. QRO… Let’s “go there”
The QRP vs. QRO dilemma seems to be a top concern for off grid hams. Let’s objectively try to sort this one out.
Off Grid Ham

A history of CB radio in the US and UK
Probably the first recorded users of the illegal 27MHz band were the Charlie Bravo Group who seem to have appeared in about 1965.
RF-man

Video

Tropo band opening VHF/UHF Midwest USA
This is the time of year here in my area for some good tropospheric band openings on the VHF and UHF bands on ham radio. Here is a little sample of what I was hearing and talking to from my ham shack.
RadioHamGuy

Kenwood TH-D74 – review and quick tour
This video is a quick tour, but complete, of the Kenwood TH-D74.
Laboenligne.ca

Receive pictures from space
The International Space Station is transmitting SSTV pictures to Radio Amateurs around the world on 145.800 MHz FM.
Southgate

Serious DX: The Deep Space Network
Amateur Radio operator Paul Marsh (M0EYT) recently bagged the Cassini probe, currently making its final orbits of Saturn before plunging into the gas giant in September.
Hack A Day

Using SDRTrunk on Linux for live trunk tracking with an RTL-SDR
SDRTrunk is a cross platform Java based piece of software that can be used for following trunked radio conversations.
RTL-SDR.com

Antenna Summer
This summer it is time to get serious about putting up a decent antenna. Being a sensible guy I set myself some goals.
AmateurRadio.com

Connect with the global community of Amateur Radio enthusiasts
I first got involved in amateur radio (also called ham radio) in 2010, mostly to prove a point that “girls can be amateur radio operators too” — and discovered I was joining a fun community by doing so.
Make:

Scrap dealer finds Apollo-era NASA computers in engineer’s basement
Plus hundreds of mystery tapes from Pioneer and Helios probe missions.
Ars Technica

Review: Hiland adjustable DC regulated power supply kit‎
Limiting the amount of current a prototype can draw is really a must. Also, Did I mention the power supply goes down to zero volts? Not an every day need but definitely a good feature.
EA4EOZ

Video

A close look at our Ham Radio go box
We show you what is in the Go Box and how we installed all of the equipment.
YouTube

New digital mode FT-8 for the fast & furious
Here’s a short demonstration on the new digital mode FT-8 developed by K1JT & K9AN.
K5ACL

Replacing dead capacitors in consumer electronics
Replacing the capacitors in an old Netgear FS116 Ethernet switch, but the same methods should apply to any other piece of consumer electronics.
The Life of Kenneth

Sexism in Amateur Radio
Be aware of your unconscious biases.
KD2GTM

New FT8 digital mode from K1JT
This is an incredibly fast mode but not as sensitive as JT65/JT9 as it decodes only down to -20dB.
PE4BAS

Amateur Radio Parity Act introduced to Senate
Parity Act would direct the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to provide regulatory parity for amateur radio operators.
Senator Roger Wicker

Virginia Tech, Radford University teams readying for eclipse
Three teams of students and faculty from Virginia Tech will be spread out to measure the eclipse’s effects on low frequency radar waves.
The Roanoke Times

New Podcast: The Field Radio Podcast
The Field Radio Podcast is dedicated to exploring the amateur radio hobby through the lens of getting you and your gear outdoors.
HamRadio360

Steps to lower Noise Floor and revitalize AM Radio
Background noise interference is degrading the quality of broadcast reception, two-way communications, mobile cellphone services and every other form of wireless communications used today at an alarming rate.
Radio World

Raspberry Pi rival delivers a 4K Android computer for just $25
The Rock64 Media Board Computer may be a similar size to the best-selling $35 Raspberry Pi but its specs help it to stand apart.
TechRepublic

Decode HD Radio on RTL-SDR
A cybersecurity researcher has cracked the codec used by the NRSC-5-C standard for US based terrestrial digital radio.
K2DLS

Porch portable
During a break visiting relatives in Western NC I went outside, threw my end-fed antenna up into a tree, sat on the front porch swing, and worked stations in Maine, Kansas and Cuba.
Ham Radio QRP

Video

Battery-free cellphone
Harvests energy via ambient RF signals.
University of Washington

Lightbulb vs radio beacon
N1SPY completed a project to make an ultra low power signal (QRP) travel around the world. His radio beacon used less power than a small light bulb.
YouTube

Parks on the Air & outdoor Ham Radio fun
Join me as I activate McKinney Falls State Park in Austin, TX.
K5ACL

2m SOTA Summit pileup
A flurry of Summit to summit (S2S) calls were received from fellow activators out on other SOTA summits.
M0JCQ’s SOTA Channel

Getting Started on 6 meters, the magic band
If you are not familiar with this “Magic Band,” check out this video and join the fun.
HamRadioConcepts

Working 6m Sporadic-E Using a Collinear
This post shows that you don’t need to use a multi-element beam on the 6m band when sporadic-E signals are strong.
Adventures in Ham Radio

JT65’s success. Who’s next?
I’ve also noticed rather empty CW and SSB portions of the band. Even PSK31 signals hard to find, while the JT65 slice is overflowing with signals.
AmateurRadio.com

Heathkit’s new RF meter: Who is it for?
The Heathkit product line puzzles us. The electronic kit market isn’t that big compared to the market for PCs or bicycles.
Hack A Day

ADS-B easy antenna picture guide, testing and some wisdom
Some advice on how to optimize, monitor, and upgrade a station should you wish to jump into the ADS-B hole. Remember: antenna location matters the most.
Radio For Everyone

The limits of aluminum antenna tubing
Aluminum comes in varying grades and the Diamond Antenna CP22E demonstrates why not all aluminum is created equal.
Ham Radio . Magnum Experimentum

Android apps for learning Morse Code
I have settled on and use two of them…
KB6NU.com

Asteroid named after Radio Ham
The International Astronomical Union rewarded the space physicist and radio amateur Asta Pellinen-Wannberg SM3UHV by designating a celestial body in her name, Asteroid 11807 Wannberg.
Southgate

‘Space sisters’ plan stratospheric eclipse balloon mission
This time, they’re teaming up with the pros at NASA for a flight tied to the Aug. 21 total solar eclipse.
GeekWire

Video

Transoceanic aircraft communication on HF bands
ARINC provides shortwave communications required for transoceanic aviation. This is the San Francisco station. Frequencies change often to meet propagation conditions for different locations.
YouTube

Ultra portable PSK31/RTTY Ham Radio HF Digital Modem
Ultra portable battery powered digital modem for HF. No need for a laptop and sound card interface.
HamRadioConcepts

PL-259 connector installation on a RG-213 (or RG-8) coaxial cable
I’m not the only one using this technique but after 25 years of hamming this is the best one.
VA2PV

Guided Tour Inside the E-4B NAOC Doomsday Plane
In the case of a nuclear attack, war on the United States, a terrorist attack, this plane becomes the flying Pentagon.
YouTube

13 Colonies Special Event July 1 – 7
13 Colonies is an annual Special Event held during the 4th Of July Week. Those who participate try to make contact with all 13 Colony Stations, and the 2 Bonus Stations.
13colonies.net

Key to soldering: pace yourself
This nine-episode-long series is what retaught me to solder, and is a masterpiece, both in content and execution.
Hack A Day

RaspberryPi automatic NOAA SDR receiver dropbox uploader
Detailed how-to document.
S55MA

Receiving Jupiter noise bursts
The planet Jupiter is known to emit bursts of noise via natural ‘radio lasers’ powered partly by the planet’s interaction with the electrically conductive gases emitted by Io, one of the the planet’s moons.
RTL-SDR.com

Observe August’s eclipse with your AM radio
Distant radio stations along and near to the path of totality might briefly experience enhanced propagation.
Sky & Telescope

Setting up JT modes with the Elecraft KX3
With quicker turn around times – the JT modes will become even more attractive for folks operating portable (less power consumption) and contesting (quicker contacts)!
K5ACL

Radio meteor detection via NWS Weather Radio
It appears most of the bursts are being caused by reflections from local aircraft.
The Net of Stars

Field Day Photos: Nashville Amateur Radio Club
Bow & arrow and all.
K4CPO.org

Ya gotta love Field Day
I got all of about two hours sleep on Sunday morning, finally just crashing out on one of the camping chairs.
W2LJ

N9TAX 2m Slim Jim Antenna review
Erroneous specs aside, the N9TAX VHF SlimJim antenna is an exemplary dipole.
Ham Radio . Magnum Experimentum

Video

WI Valley Radio Association ARRL Field Day 2017
The Wisconsin Valley Radio Association, an amateur radio club in Wausau, WI participated in the ARRL Field Day event with a 4A station (callsign W9NA).
YouTube

Ham Radio satellite tracker by K4WOF
Filmed at the 2017 ARRL Field Day event in Vero Beach Florida of Jerry K4WOF and his satellite tracker he built himself using plans available online.
YouTube

N5OAK Amateur Radio Club ARRL Field Day 2017
Cardboard shack!
YouTube

KC2OUR ARRL FD 2017
Some of the sights and sounds of ARRL Field Day 2017 hosted at the Orange County EOC.
YouTube

FSQ: A new digital chat mode
Overview and demo of FSQ digital mode.
YouTube