ITU Corporation acquires Cushcraft, Hy-gain from MFJ
ITU will move manufacturing from Mississippi to a recently purchased facility in Linton, Indiana.
Linton News

Arcanum: ORI’s new Open Source antenna simulation engine
The first Open Source implementation of the Conformal Method of Moments with Exact Kernel.
Open Research Institute

Xiegu XPA125B amplifier cooler 3D print
A 3 fan cooler for the Xiegu XPA125B HF amplifier that stops the heat-sink from becoming heat saturated.
M0AWS

WiRES-X 2.0 is here — and it’s got some explaining to do
Yaesu released version 2.0 of the WiRES-X PC software earlier this year, and it’s a bigger deal than a typical point release.
Random Wire

The most boring book in the world
193 pages of nothing but sweet, intoxicating RTTY frequencies.
EI3LH

QRX: APRS missed message mailbox
QRX monitors APRS-IS for messages addressed to your callsign, watches for acknowledgment, and stores any unacknowledged messages for later retrieval.
QRX

qFT8: Portable FT8 for Android and QMX
Works with the QRPLabs QMX transceiver.
qFT8

Ham Radio plays critical role in Skywarn storm spotting program
Their reports play an integral role in emergencies, though the public often isn’t aware of them.
Daily Journal

Three types of VHF SOTA contacts
I’ve noticed that VHF SOTA contacts tend to fall into three broad categories. Let’s take a look at each one.
K0NR

A linear-loaded monopole antenna for hiking
There is a lot of information online about Linear-Loaded Dipoles, but I haven’t found anything at all about cutting a Linear-Loaded Dipole in half to create a Linear-Loaded Monopole worked against ground.
Ham Radio Outside the Box

Video

Before you go to Dayton 2026, watch this
K3LR is the CEO of DX Engineering and one of the central architects behind contesting’s biggest gatherings, from Contest University to the legendary Contest Dinner at Dayton.
K3LR

FT8 on the CARDPUTER, Full Setup
We had an amazing time connecting a CARDPUTER, an ESP32-based microcomputer, to the QRP Labs QMX Mini for FT8 communication.
Ham Radio Crash Course

DXing with a retro Yaesu FT-897
Campfires, Seafood, and DX on the Beach.
Coastal Waves & Wires

Reverse engineering VARA FM part 1 – Connection request
Without the ability to decode messages, how could we possibly enforce FCC Part 97.113(a)(4)?
The Modern Ham

The “Every Ham” Radio Contest
You can only submit 5 contacts.
K3CAN

Did FT8 save Amateur Radio?
Do you believe all those FT8 signals would transfer to CW and SSB if we auto-magically and retrospectively eliminate digital?
Pattern and Match

WSJT-X 3.0 now available
The latest version introduces a new program called QMAP, new Special Operating Activities Q65 Pileup and SuperFox mode, an option to Update Hamlib at the click of a button, a new program feature Message System, and a number of other enhancements.
WSJT-X

A conversation with Claude
I’m not sure how Claude was able to learn Ham Radio lingo so quickly, but he’s a curious little fellow to have in the shack.
K39V

Transceive app for MacOS
Connect to your AllStarLink node from anywhere in the world. Administer linked nodes, monitor traffic and transmit audio.
Transceive

IP400 Project marks halfway point
The hardware development is complete, as well as the research phases for proof of concept.
Amateur Radio Daily

B.C. Ham tracks Artemis II for NASA
It’s like a test of non-NASA systems, to see how well they can keep track.
Vancouver Sun

Elecraft donates Amateur Radio station to W1AW
ARRL has welcomed a new high-performance Elecraft station to Studio 3 at W1AW.
ARRL

Ham Radio history
How RTTY became the first mainstream digital data mode.
OnAllBands

The Antidote
What I found was a community that stretches you rather than numbs you.
eHam

Video

Go hands-free on IC-7300 with a gaming headset
Stop wasting money on expensive Ham Radio headsets.
KQ3Q

Can I overhear the Artemis II moon mission with SDR?
It took a lot of tries but I can just about make out a signal from the vicinity of the moon.
saveitforparts

FCC warns licensee on out-of-band transmissions
Amateurs are reminded to exercise care when programming non-Amateur frequencies into their VHF/UHF radios, and to ensure that transmitting on those frequencies is disabled.
ARRL

CW for pop pickers
The (not really) mysterious world of Morse Code training vinyl records.
EI3LH

Raven: New AREDN mesh chat
A decentralized mesh messaging platform with the ability to bridge messages from AREDN to other message platform.
AREDN

HamStat: HamsOverIP monitor
HamStat provides a real-time view of “conditions” on the HamsOverIP system. It shows who is currently on a call, who has recently finished a call, and who may be available or open to a call.
WA4MTP

Don’t try this at home
Alan Spindel is president of the Radio Club of America and senior electrical engineer for Ten-Tec/Alpha RF Systems. He develops hardware and firmware for Amateur and professional radio systems.
RadioWorld

Coax attenuation calculator: Reduce signal loss
This guide explains how coax attenuation works, how to calculate it, and how to minimize loss for maximum system performance.
Ham Shack Reviews

Go box version 0.1
I have primarily made these tiny trips with my own bare hands awkwardly clutching a bunch of crap to my chest.
K3LOE

Linux Ham Radio KISS serial driver being modernized in 2026
The MKISS code hasn’t seen much driver activity since the original Git import of the Linux kernel more than twenty years ago.
Phoronix

BBC seeks shortwave recordings and listener stories—Can you help?
If you have recordings, firsthand experiences, or even strong leads, your contribution could help shape this program.
SWLing Post

Echo: KiwiSDR, OpenWebRX, WebSDR and FM-DX iOS browser
Browse 2,000+ KiwiSDR, OpenWebRX, WebSDR, and FM-DX servers to hear shortwave, aviation, numbers stations, and distant FM in real time.
RTL-SDR

Video

2026 National Hurricane Conference Amateur Radio Workshops
From Orlando, Florida on March 31st, 2026.
Jim Palmer

Baofeng UV-5R: Send emails & text messages
This guide compares devices to help you configure APRSDroid and connect your radio, perfect for anyone exploring Ham Radio capabilities.
HAM-DALORIAN

Pebble HF
An ultra-affordable QRP radio kit with big potential.
QRPer

DLARC: The radio geek’s doomscrolling antidote
Immerse yourself in a digital collection of Amateur Radio and communication artifacts.
RadioWorld

Two Amateur Radio operators tapped into a Soviet frequency
Did they hear a woman burning alive in space?
Popular Mechanics

The power of the whisper
How WSPR and WSJT-X are redefining long-distance radio.
Bryan King

D75Link
D75Link connects via Bluetooth to the Kenwood TH-D75 in DV Gateway Mode and bridges voice to D-STAR reflectors (REF, XRF, DCS) over the internet.
VE4ELB

What is Ham Radio: A newcomer’s guide
Learn the basics of how to become a licensed Ham. Plus, tips on the gear you’ll need to start broadcasting.
Field & Stream

Installing a CB radio base station with proper grounding
It’s one of the best CB base station setups I’ve seen.
The SWLing Post

MorseBuddy
A web based Morse Code training app.
AA4OO

Opinion: Do the terms YL and OM reflect patriarchy or affectionate jargon?
Is it time for our Amateur Radio community to reconsider the use of gendered terms in our hobby?
Random Wire

Using Morserino M32 Pocket as Bluetooth keyboard
Your paired Bluetooth device receives the decoded characters as if they were keyboard keypresses.
LZ1PID

Handheld transceivers: A generational curse
All modern radios available today have the same Achilles’ heel that no amount of advances have been able to resolve: low transmit power and poor antennas.
Off Grid Ham

JS8Reporter
It reads MCF505 Area Assessment form data received via JS8Call and displays that data on an offline map of North America.
The SitRepNet Project

FCC warns Pittsburgh Amateur Radio operator for 911 interference
A BTech UV-Pro was transmitting over an Allegheny County EMS channel, commission alleges.
RadioWorld

Video

The tide waits for no Ham
Kayaking and Ham Radio.
Ham Radio and Kayaking with 2E0WMG

Off-grid radio data communications center
Let’s assemble an HT, amp, lithium battery, and power distribution system in a small, sealed ammo-box.
KM6LYW Radio

Testing prototype Discovery Drive Satellite Tracker
People keep asking me where to buy a satellite tracking rotator, and now there’s a new option.
saveitforparts

OOTA: Out On The Air
Any location. Any antenna. Any power.
OOTA

What’s new at DLARC
We have lots of new documents and movies from Milwaukee (Wisconsin) Radio Amateurs’ Club. The club has been diligent about documenting its history: they recently sent dozens of documents, images, and films.
Zero Retries

A visit to Italy’s Begali Keys factory
We accepted the offer and started our trip to Italy with a visit to Brescia, where the company has been producing keys for more than 60 years.
OnAllBands

AetherSDR
A Linux-native client for FlexRadio Systems transceivers.
ten9876

KJ4WLC Ham Dashboard
Real-time Amateur Radio data.
KJ4WLC

A short and maybe not-so-sweet HF antenna
A lot of information has been posted online recently about very short portable vertical antennas.
Ham Radio Outside the Box

My time with Pat…So far
My love for pat has only grown over the past couple of years that I’ve been using it. Why? Because it’s simple and incredibly versatile.
KC8JC

Hush
An Open Source alternative to VARA-HF.
Hush

Ham Clock CYD
A stand-alone device that could operate even if the internet is not available.
KC1ENS

ARRL is hiring
We are currently hiring for several impactful positions.
ARRL

ARDC is hiring
ARDC seeks a mid-to-senior-level Software Developer and Technical Writer.
ARDC

Video

Talking across the continent through the International Space Station
I tried a couple new antennas for dual-band satellite operations.
saveitforparts

Otis NP4G: Dayton Hamvention 2026 Amateur of the Year
A Puerto Rican orthodontist, DXpeditioner, and president of INDEXA who has spent years turning big radio dreams into real-world action.
Q5

2026 Hamvention Award Winners announced
Please join us in congratulating these very deserving winners.
Hamvention

FT0 digital mode
The next evolution in digital modes — featuring a 0-second sequence time.
FT0

LinHT hardware documentation
LinHT is an open-source handheld software-defined radio (SDR) transceiver built around a modern Linux System-on-Module and a true IQ RF front-end.
M17 Foundation

HamDash
Free and Open Source Ham Radio dashboard.
HamDash

Ten watts to Spain. Ten watts to Germany. Ten watts to Austria
The EFHW at 35 feet made all the difference.
David Saylors

Alliance Amateur Radio Network
Radio for those left out.
AARN

Is the CIA using radio to instruct Iran agents? Listen for yourself
An amateur sleuth thinks ghostly broadcasts are a revival of Cold War ‘numbers stations.’
The Times

DXtra FCC radio database explorer
We have computed Longley-Rice coverage maps for the entire US, Canada, UK and European fleets of FM stations. Also we have computed VOACAP coverage maps for most of the world’s HF.
DXtra

Installing an M17 Reflector on a cloud server
I document what worked for me after more than half a dozen attempts to build a working system.
EtherHam

Be gone pesky radials!
One of the biggest bugbears of portable operations in a public space when using a vertical antenna is having to lay out radials.
Ham Radio Outside the Box

MyHamStudyHub
The complete study platform for FCC Technician, General, and Extra class amateur radio licenses. No cost.
MyHamStudyHub

868MHz DX
This is 139m above sea level, with a clear line of sight across the Irish Sea to Cumbria, the Isle of Man, and the Mourne Mountains in Northern Ireland.
Real-World Amateur Radio

Video

2026 Hamvention Award Winners announcement video
Tim Duffy, K3LR, and Hamvention spokesperson Michael Kalter, W8CI announce the 2026 Hamvention Award Winners.
DX Engineering

Indiana Bill prohibits HOAs from restricting Ham antennas
A homeowners association may not adopt or enforce a regulation, rule, or other policy that has the effect of prohibiting a person from maintaining an Amateur Radio antenna on a property that the person owns, rents, or leases.
US7IGN

MFJ Documentary
Martin F. Jue: Life and Legacy. A documentary about MFJ Enterprises, ingenuity, legacy, and community.
Preston Booth Cinematography

Big numbers for POTA
Activity has grown substantially since 2023—roughly 40% overall.
POTA News & Reviews

ARISS beyond the ISS
ARISS is plotting a course to continue our mission in the government and commercial space realm beyond the targeted decommissioning of the ISS in the 2030 timeframe.
ARISS

Simple D-STAR transceiver uses inexpensive hardware
D-StarBeacon makes beacon-type functions possible on inexpensive hardware, instead of requiring a full-blown radio.
Hackaday

Mini-FT8
Mini FT8 on M5 Cardputer for portable operations.
AG6AQ

Satellite status and online tracker
This is a list of all amateur satellites and other sats of interest. It is also a simple online tracker.
AMSAT-SM

The ISS returns to S-Band
HamTV now transmitting color bars on 13 cm.
AMSAT-CA

New Farsi numbers station reported on 7910 kHz
According to the report, this new signal first appeared around the time of recent military strikes involving Iran.
SWLing Post

Rydberg atoms detect clear signals from a handheld radio
Scientists recover audio encoded in multiple public radio channels.
Phys.org

Canada to shut down its VHF weather radio service
Environment and Climate Change Canada cited increased costs and “more viable alternatives.”
RadioWorld

Video

K5ACP BNC antenna clip is just what I’ve been looking for
This is a sturdy MOLLE clip that we purchase and then add our custom designed BNC bracket.
Ham Radio Tube

Five Two Simplex Challenge
Call out on 146.52 MHz FM for 52 days and work together to generate more 2m simplex activity.
N2MAK

(Hobbies) Ham Radio
It’s become easier than ever to communicate with each other. Yet, there’s a beauty in understanding the simple forms of electronic messaging.
Not Just a Hobby