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When Systems Fail – Or were Tweaked for Bad Results

With Varying Frequency - Amateur Radio Ponderings · Oct 28, 2026

Often we see the after effects of software/hardware failures, but seldom with the carnage of the Oct 28th 2026 Spanish Train Crash. Some snippets from that day’s news: The incident, involving services operated by [train service roailroads] Iryo and Renfe, occurred between the towns of Los Yebenes an…

C64 Keycaps For Everybody

Hackaday · Oct 28, 2026

If you’ve got an MX-style keyboard and want some retro charm, you might like a recent project from [Levente Szabadkai]. It’s a set of C64-style keycaps that you can print …read more

First Stalled Spid RAK rotator returned to service

With Varying Frequency - Amateur Radio Ponderings · Oct 28, 2026

As I’ve mentioned the Spid RAK rotator in the Island QTH tower isn’t working, and when I returned to my home QTH the new-old-stock RAK I was given, though unused, would turn a little bit and seize. Two replacement assemblies arrived and within an hour I had the frozen unused RAK repaired, checked, a…

SmartSDR for MacOS version 2.10.9 Now Available

Mac Ham Radio · Oct 28, 2026

Marcus, DL8MRE has released the latest version of SmartSDR for MacOS, the Official FlexRadio Systems® Client for your Mac. SmartSDR is a full featured FlexRadio client that enables your Mac to operate your FlexRadio device. It is fully compatible to SmartSDR v1, v2 (including SmartLink) and v3 (incl…

WSPR Watch for IOS version 4.41 released

Mac Ham Radio · Oct 28, 2026

WSPR Watch for IOS is a utility for ham radio users of the WSPRnet, PSKReporter or Reverse Beacon network. Quickly shows who can hear you and details of each spot. Tap a spot in the table to look up the call on QRZ.com. Export produces a tab delimited CSV file that can be sent to […]

SDR-Receiver for macOS version 1.12 released

Mac Ham Radio · Oct 28, 2026

Marcus, DL8MRE, has just released a new application for macOS — SDR-Receiver, a native macOS app for USB software-defined radios. Plug in an RTL-SDR, HackRF, Airspy, Perseus, Icom IC-R8600 or IC-7760 — see the spectrum, listen, and decode. Live transcribe and translate. 25+ decoders included. macOS…

SDR-Control Mobile for iPhone version 27.0.10 released

Mac Ham Radio · Oct 28, 2026

Software Defined Radio Client for Icom Transceivers and your iPhone Software Defined Radio Client for Icom Transceivers and your iPhone Supporting the Icom IC-705, IC-7610, IC-9700, IC-R8600, IC-7760 and IC-7300 MK2 local or remote via Internet SDR-Control Mobile is a full featured iPhone App to ope…

SDR Control for Icom iPad version 27.0.10 released

Mac Ham Radio · Oct 28, 2026

Software Defined Radio Client for Icom Transceivers and your iPad Software Defined Radio Client for Icom Transceivers and your iPad Supporting the Icom IC-705, IC-7610, IC-9700, IC-R8600, IC-7760 and IC-7300 MK2 now with CW and WE-Fax decoder and APRS SDR-Control is a full featured iPad App to opera…

QRV for iOS version 1.30.1 released

Mac Ham Radio · Oct 28, 2026

Adam, K2CAT, has released the latest version of QRV for iOS – your ham radio multitool. QRV provides Real-time spots, conditions and tools. QRV (I am ready) is your essential ham radio multitool built for DX success and maximum operating efficiency. Stop juggling apps! QRV aggregates critical tools…

SDRangel v8.0.0 released

Mac Ham Radio · Oct 28, 2026

SDRangel is an open-source Qt5 / OpenGL 3.0+ SDR and signal analyzer frontend to various hardware. SDRangel uses include: SDRangel enters the AI era Thanks to @srcejon SDRangel is now AI-ready, with the addition of a MCP server. There are also facilities to connect Claude or Chat GPT/Codex to it but…

HamClock Launcher version 4.33 released

Mac Ham Radio · Oct 28, 2026

Hubert, KF0VWD has released HamClock Launcher – a macOS desktop app that makes it simple to run and monitor the HamClock web application on a Mac. It is distributed as a self-contained .app with everything included: the HamClock web binaries and all required libraries. No developer tools, MacPorts…

Turning an Old Phone’s Motherboard into an RC Plane Controller

Hackaday · Oct 28, 2026

Upcycling smartphones makes a lot of sense, especially since they contain so many components that remain useful long after their desirability as a smartphone has faded. In the case of …read more

Not1MM now working on my Linux box!

KB6NU's Ham Radio Blog · Oct 28, 2026

A year ago, I reported that I had converted my shack computer to Linux and that I had gotten most of the software I wanted running on it. The one thorn in my side, if you will, was the not1mm contest logging program. The problem was that the process did not support a critical feature […]

JPEG-XL Is Back On The Menu

Hackaday · Oct 28, 2026

Many of the image formats we’re familiar with have been around for decades. We all know JPEG and PNG like the back of our hands, and GIF even had a …read more

Pedestrian Mobile Ham Radio: You Can Take It With You

OnAllBands · Oct 28, 2026

Most hams think of mobile operation as getting into a vehicle, turning on the radio, and heading down the road. Choosing portable operation means carrying a radio, battery, and antenna […] The post Pedestrian Mobile Ham Radio: You Can Take It With You appeared first on OnAllBands.

SHS POTA Rove: A Bug-Out Morning at Fort Dobbs State Historic Site (US-6839)

QRPer · Oct 28, 2026

by Thomas (K4SWL) On Tuesday, October 13, 2026, I needed to make a trip to Raleigh, North Carolina. That evening, I was giving a presentation to the North Carolina State University Amateur Radio Society. I had been invited by the Raleigh Knightlites, a QRP club based in Raleigh, to give a presentati…

Making one’s own ICs? Tiny Tapeout

With Varying Frequency - Amateur Radio Ponderings · Oct 28, 2026

https://tinytapeout.com/ has caught my eye as a way to make a chip that one could include in a project build that might contain something interesting but difficult to reproduce without some insider knowledge or advanced skills. Now this project gives you a very low chip count, but expecting you coul…

Emulate the 486 in Your Browser

Hackaday · Oct 28, 2026

You might fondly remember the days of the Intel 486, but you probably don’t have one on your desk anymore. If you’d like to emulate that classic hardware, you can …read more

Radio Waves: Wartime Radio Hub Linked to Scharnhorst Up For Sale, Thousands protest in Prague, and CAB Joins Radio Ready Auto Coalition

The SWLing Post Blog · Oct 28, 2026

Radio Waves: Stories Making Waves in the World of Radio Welcome to the SWLing Post’s Radio Waves, a collection of links to interesting stories making waves in the world of radio. Enjoy! Many thanks to SWLing Post contributors David Iurescia and Dennis Dura for the following tips: Wartime radio hub l…

Carlos’ Illustrated Radio Listening Report and Recording of Rádio 10 (October 28, 2026)

The SWLing Post Blog · Oct 28, 2026

Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor and noted political cartoonist Carlos Latuff, who shares the following illustrated radio listening report. Carlos notes: Rádio 10, Argentina: Milei took part in the operation to help Flávio Bolsonaro flee from Brazil to the U.S. Click here to view on YouTube.

Carlos’ Illustrated Radio Listening Report and Recording of NHK (October 27, 2026)

The SWLing Post Blog · Oct 28, 2026

Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor and noted political cartoonist Carlos Latuff, who shares the following illustrated radio listening report. Carlos notes: “Local and American media outlets reported that right-wing Senator Flavio Bolsonaro, who lost in the runoff election for Brazil’s presidenti…

Surge in sales of domestic radios in the UK - Oct 2026

EI7GL....A diary of amateur radio activity · Oct 28, 2026

SLAM Navigation For an Arduino Powered Car

Hackaday · Oct 28, 2026

There are plenty of “robot” projects out there that are really just a small remote control platform of some sort. We often like to think of robots of having some …read more

TechTip #5: When is a balun not a balun?

Ham Radio Outside the Box · Oct 28, 2026

TechTips are occasional brief posts describing easy ways to do difficult things. What is a balun? The simplest definition is “a device for connecting a balanced line to an unbalanced line.” Many hams use the term generically to refer to the device that goes in between the antenna wire and the coax…

Hacking a Marine Radio Dish

Hackaday · Oct 28, 2026

Having watched some fun videos on repurposed satellite dishes on YouTube, [Melan] wanted to get in on the action, managed to source an Intellian i4 — a dish built for …read more

Airborne Particle Monitoring, the BIG way

Hackaday · Oct 27, 2026

Airborne micro particles can be a significant health hazard in a workshop, and thus it’s important to maintain a high standard of ventilation. But monitoring their concentration is also important, …read more

How a Single University Project Started Everything

Hackaday · Oct 27, 2026

If we care to cast an eye over the history of ubiquitous personal computing as we know it today, we might immediately point at the original IBM PC. After all, …read more

Tricking out a QMX+ some options

With Varying Frequency - Amateur Radio Ponderings · Oct 27, 2026

In addition to the TA7MNA battery/audio board, there are other options to trick out your QMX+ transceiver: Jon KC2STH has a bunch of upgrades, including the TA7MNA boards, at:  https://www.cqhomesteadsupply.com/ 73 Steve K9ZW

2026 Retrocomputing Challenge: Explore Space with a Credit Card Reader

Hackaday · Oct 27, 2026

The humble credit card reader — most of us have used hundreds, perhaps even thousands of them over the years. But even for folks like us, it’s not the sort …read more

FlexRadio Hardware added to ZeusSDR

With Varying Frequency - Amateur Radio Ponderings · Oct 27, 2026

Unless you had one of the supported radios, you most likely would be new to ZeusSDR. Seems that for any contemporary FlexRadio that is on your LAN you can try it out as YAFC (Yet Another Flex Client). https://zeussdr.com/ 73 Steve K9ZW

Where Did Your Mouse Come From?

Hackaday · Oct 27, 2026

Many readers will be familiar with Douglas Englebart’s 1968 so-called “Mother of All Demos”, in which he described many of the devices and technologies we would be using two or …read more

A New Ham’s Guide to Overcomplicating Everything – How Well Does My Station Work in the Field?

QRPer · Oct 27, 2026

by Josh Stringer (VE3YTX) Being a new ham, I’m constantly coming across technical questions that I don’t know how to answer. Recently I’ve started going to my local POTA park and activating using CW (I’m currently working on my first Kilo!). I’d set up my end-fed half-wave in a tree and start sendin…

How Bad Is That Bridge: A Government Database

Hackaday · Oct 27, 2026

Bridges! We kind of expect them to just be there and do their job, ad infinitum. They are built into the landscape, and we often take them and the routes …read more

New Amateur Radio Products for October 2026 at DX Engineering

OnAllBands · Oct 27, 2026

Including four new DX Engineering branded products to upgrade your station *** OnAllBands has been working hard to cover all the new products now available at DX Engineering. The influx […] The post New Amateur Radio Products for October 2026 at DX Engineering appeared first on OnAllBands.

CTR2-Max-5 Controller Evolution

With Varying Frequency - Amateur Radio Ponderings · Oct 27, 2026

I’m looking at my CTR2-Max-5 controller that arrived a couple weeks ago ( https://k9zw.wordpress.com/2026/09/16/trying-another-flexradio-transceiver-controller-ctr2-max-5/ ), and which I have been puzzling about setting up.  I haven’t figured the setup out, basically because the learning/configurati…

SIMD-accelerated Machine Vision on an ESP32-S3

Hackaday · Oct 27, 2026

Recently [shraiwi] decided to have a bit of good nerdy fun and implement the FAST machine vision algorithm on an ESP32-S3 using its SIMD ISA. This involves using the assembly …read more

New Propagation Software from 8P5AB in Barbados

EI7GL....A diary of amateur radio activity · Oct 27, 2026

The times they are a-changin’

The SWLing Post Blog · Oct 27, 2026

Hi to all our SWLing Post friends. Here’s what Imaginary Stations has planned (after that clock changing exercise last week) for your shortwave radio/SDR listening pleasure. On Wednesday 28th October 2026, at 0200 hrs UTC on 9395 kHz. We bring you another edition of WHFM: Herman’s Radio & Record Roo…

TopicBench: Free Open Source Multi-Broker MQTT Explorer and Monitor in Rust

QRZ NOW · Oct 26, 2026

TopicBench by Agile Automation is a free open source MQTT explorer and monitor written in 100 percent Rust. Connect to several brokers at once, browse live topic trees, pin stickies, graph values, publish test traffic, and debug ham IoT fleets from one fast desktop window. The post TopicBench: Free…

Moo-ving Between Bands: An HF/VHF/UHF SOTA Activation on Bearwallow Mountain

QRPer · Oct 26, 2026

by Thomas (K4SWL) On Thursday, October 1, 2026, I had an opening in my schedule that I wanted to fill with a little SOTA. It was a spectacular day here in Western North Carolina, and I knew I had just enough time to activate a summit that wouldn’t require too much driving or hiking. I … Continue rea…

Fuel Pump Sanity Hack – Mute is Second Down on the Right

With Varying Frequency - Amateur Radio Ponderings · Oct 26, 2026

Second button down on the right side of the screen, the man said, mutes the canned adverts. As many pumps show and play adverts to the driver who is supposed to be watching the fueling. (In some states the person fueling has to squeeze the handle, as they don’t allow the automatic flip down lever.)…

Mastering SO2R & 2BSIQ with the FlexRadio 6600 & 8600 Series

OnAllBands · Oct 26, 2026

For serious contesters, the pursuit of rate and multiplier efficiency is a never-ending journey. Traditional Single-Operator Two-Radio (SO2R) setups often require a mountain of external hardware: complex bandpass filter matrices, […] The post Mastering SO2R & 2BSIQ with the FlexRadio 6600 & 8600 Ser…

ESP32 AirPlay 2 Surround v4.5.5: Wireless 5.1 and 7.1 Home Cinema from Cheap ESP32-S3 Boards Synced by Apple TV

QRZ NOW · Oct 26, 2026

ESP32 AirPlay 2 Surround by Kristian8606 is an experimental ESP-IDF firmware that makes each ESP32-S3 board a full AirPlay 2 receiver playing one surround position: Front, Centre, Sub, Sides or Rears. Apple TV sends the whole 5.1 or 7.1 AAC stream, PTP keeps every board sample aligned, and stereo so…

Morse Code Ninja Practice Library: Free Farnsworth CW Training from 15 to 100 WPM for Hams Learning Morse

QRZ NOW · Oct 26, 2026

Morse Code Ninja by Kurt Zoglmann AD0WE is a free CW school with a filterable practice library sorted easy to hard: letters, numbers, Farnsworth, words, QSO, callsigns, sentences, contest and speed racing drills from 15 to 100 wpm, plus a Farnsworth video course, podcasts, bulk downloads and short s…

DXSpider Cluster Commands for N1MM, Telnet and Every Cluster App: Show DX, Post Spots, Filters, Sun, Talk and Mail

QRZ NOW · Oct 26, 2026

A practical DXSpider user command guide from the official DXSpider wiki: connect by telnet or from N1MM Logger, set your name and locator, show and post DX spots, filter the firehose, check sun and beam headings, send announcements, chat with talk mode, and use cluster mail. The post DXSpider Cluste…

VeraCrypt 1.26.30: Free Disk Encryption for Hams to Protect Logbooks, LoTW Keys and Field PCs

QRZ NOW · Oct 26, 2026

VeraCrypt by IDRIX and AM Crypto is free open source on the fly disk encryption for Windows, Linux and macOS. Hams can lock logbooks, LoTW certificates, QSL records, club rosters and whole field laptops in AES encrypted volumes that stay unreadable if the drive is lost or stolen. The post VeraCrypt…

LHS Episode #636: Unjoined

AmateurRadio.com · Oct 26, 2026

Hello and welcome back everyone! You're joining us for episode 636 of Linux in the Ham Shack, the most terrific amateur radio podcast on the internet! This week we're sharing news about what has been going on in our lives, as well as discussing the end of opensource, oh I mean r/opensource.

ISS SSTV Awards/Diploma

Ham Radio Operator - M0YKS · Oct 26, 2026

NVIS vs DX: Why you need to master local propagation

KB9VBR Antennas Blog · Oct 26, 2026

As amateur radio operators we put a lot of time and effort in order to make our signal go further. We pick antennas with a low RF radiation takeoff angle, we search for efficiency in design, and we spend vast amounts of time and effort analyzing the propagation charts for that rare DX opening. But […

Wirely v1.5.2: Free Open Source Circuit Design and Simulation App for Desktop and Browser

QRZ NOW · Oct 26, 2026

Wirely by Richard Willmott is a free GPL-3.0 circuit design and simulation app for Windows, Mac, Linux and browser. Draw with 84 parts, press play, watch LEDs glow and motors spin, probe wires live, graph 555 and buck circuits, and export diagrams for reports. The post Wirely v1.5.2: Free Open Sourc…

JRadio v1.8.9: Open Source Internet Radio and Music Player on ESP32-S3 with USB, FM, DLNA and Bluetooth

QRZ NOW · Oct 26, 2026

JRadio by jmper-ha is a free open source audio player on ESP32-S3: internet radio, FM with RDS, music from USB and SD, home DLNA server, Yandex Music, Bluetooth both ways, IR remote, alarm and sleep timer. Build it from stock parts, flash from the browser, drive it from encoder, remote or phone. The…

Why you read the manual – Morserino 32 APP

With Varying Frequency - Amateur Radio Ponderings · Oct 26, 2026

When I got my Morserino 32 Pocket, I was so taken with it that the manual was set aside. That my dog chewed it and only after rebuilding it a couple months later when all the replacement parts had arrived, I still didn’t dig into the manual. Seems I glossed over the very cool App […]

Hidden POTA Parks: How a National Trail Unlocked My Local MetroPark

QRPer · Oct 26, 2026

by Charles (K8MDB) I was recently introduced to the North Country National Scenic Trail (US-4239) as a POTA entity. It is one of 11 National Scenic Trails in the US, and it winds its way from North Dakota to Vermont through many national, state, and even local parks and trails. It doesn’t have the i…

The €5 Scarrafone: Giuseppe’s Clever Recycled Antenna

The SWLing Post Blog · Oct 26, 2026

Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor Giuseppe Morlè, who writes: Dear Thomas, I’m Giuseppe Morlè from Formia, in central Italy, on the Tyrrhenian Sea. This is a creation of mine from 2013, made entirely from recycled materials—it’s a manual antenna tuner for my QRP gear. Today, I pulled it off the…

ADS-B 3D Antenna Range Visualizer: See Your True Antenna Coverage as a 3D Volume Across 49 Altitude Bands

QRZ NOW · Oct 25, 2026

ADS-B 3D Antenna Range Visualizer by Charan-N15 is a free MIT add-on for readsb and tar1090 feeders. It records max range per bearing and altitude band, draws the coverage floor as a 3D bowl with live aircraft, slice cross sections and horizon overlay, and installs with one script plus a 3D button…

Termtastic: Handwritten Rust Terminal Client for Meshtastic Mesh Radios with Chat, Nodes and Traceroute

QRZ NOW · Oct 25, 2026

Termtastic by acelot is a free GPL-3.0 Meshtastic console client written by hand in Rust. It runs in any terminal with channel chat, direct messages, node list with telemetry and traceroute, radio settings, TCP, BLE and serial links, and a local SQLite message store. The post Termtastic: Handwritten…

Vuurwerk v1.5.1: Custom Quansheng UV-K5 Firmware That Finds Voices, Hunts Bands Hands Free and Cleans Up TX Audio

QRZ NOW · Oct 25, 2026

Vuurwerk by James Honiball KC3TFZ is free custom firmware for the Quansheng UV-K5 V1 that scores spectrum bins for human voice, hunts a band hands free with PATROL, adds a bandscope, smart squelch, TX compressor and one press shortcuts on a 30 dollar radio. The post Vuurwerk v1.5.1: Custom Quansheng…

Missileer.watch: Live HFGCS EAM Monitor on 11175 kHz with KPH Audio, Crowd Corrected Copy and Doomsday Plane Alerts

QRZ NOW · Oct 25, 2026

Missileer.watch by former missileer Daniel Frenkel streams live USAF HFGCS Emergency Action Messages on 11175 kHz USB from KPH Point Reyes and Iceland, with recordings, crowd corrected transcripts, E-4B, E-6B and B-52 tracking, and browser alerts any shortwave listener can use. The post Missileer.wa…

5036-WebTAK: Browser TAK Client, Bluetooth Helmet Camera Streaming and OpenTAKServer Video in One Node.js Server

QRZ NOW · Oct 25, 2026

5036-WebTAK by fredy060795 is a free open source TAK companion server on port 5036. It serves a browser WebTAK map client, streams Bluetooth helmet camera video as MJPEG, HLS and MPEG-TS, auto registers feeds in OpenTAKServer, and bridges Meshtastic, drones and ATAK, iTAK and WinTAK. The post 5036-W…

25 October 2026 2M Net

Loudoun Amateur Radio Group Blog · Oct 25, 2026

WA4TXE DavidK2BFY HenryK3WD BillKS1G SteveKO4ANI MikeW0MOM JohnWA4KBM Kevin Net Control Net Closed at 825pm

Carlos’ Illustrated Radio Listening Report and Recording of Radio Taiwan International (October 20-23, 2026)

The SWLing Post Blog · Oct 25, 2026

Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor and noted political cartoonist Carlos Latuff, who shares the following illustrated radio listening report. Carlos notes: Typhoon Champi, via Japan Meteorological Agency, Radio Taiwan International & Okinawa Fishery Radio Click here to view on YouTube.

QMX+ Internal Battery Board Option

With Varying Frequency - Amateur Radio Ponderings · Oct 25, 2026

Bought the board and parts to install an internal battery pack in the QMX+ I recently received. Seems that a fellow ham had an extra set of the “TA7MNA board + parts for battery pack for the QMX+” they were willing to part with. The GitHub on this add-in is: https://github.com/laxdronum/QMX-Plus-Bat…

Video: The Bizarre Bases of Antenna Towers

EI7GL....A diary of amateur radio activity · Oct 25, 2026

Spid RAK Rotator woes – parts in route

With Varying Frequency - Amateur Radio Ponderings · Oct 25, 2026

  The Spid RAK rotator in the tower on the island isn’t working.  If possible I’d like to avoid taking it out of the tower, and since I have scaffolding set up to work off of the hope is to do repairs in place. The Motor/Sensor/Gearbox are available as a replacement unit, and my plan […]

The Vietnam Wars – Connecting the Pieces Through Radio: A Personal Journey Part 2

The SWLing Post Blog · Oct 25, 2026

The Vietnam Wars Connecting the Pieces Through Radio: A Personal Journey by Don Moore Part Two Don’s traveling DX stories can be found in his book Tales of a Vagabond DXer [SWLing Post affiliate link]. If you’ve already read his book and enjoyed it, do Don a favor and leave a review on Amazon. Excep…

EI3LH: My Winning CW Formula: QRP, /PP & Academia

QRPer · Oct 25, 2026

by Ian (EI3LH) Putting it in the Books! After ‘School’: CW by the Sea. I had mentioned in a recent blog entry that I was returning to the world of academia after a break of 30 years. It has taken an almighty effort, but approximately 2 months in, a routine has begun to establish itself … Continue re…

tinySA Spectrum Analyzer and Signal Generator

The SWLing Post Blog · Oct 25, 2026

Reprinted with the kind permission of Ken Reitz, Editor The Spectrum Monitor                  (Originally published in Volume 13, Number 8, August 2026). by Robert Gulley K4PKM The tinySA Ultra is an upgraded version of the tinySA which came out a number of years ago [see “TSM Reviews: tinySA […]

ANS-298 AMSAT News Service Weekly Bulletins

AMSAT · Oct 24, 2026

AMSAT News Service ANS-298October 25, 2026 In this edition: * AMSAT Youth Initiative Featured in Florida News* ERMINAZ-2 Satellites Receive OSCAR Numbers* Where Does Space Begin?* Falcon 9 Launches Bandwagon-5 Rideshare Mission* Greek-Built Satellite Launched for Kazakh School* San Diego Balloon Lau…

Little of the Worldwide SSB because you have to be able to talk

With Varying Frequency - Amateur Radio Ponderings · Oct 24, 2026

The 2026 CQWW SSB is a bust for me, as you have to be able to talk. I’d planned a casual time as available, effort.  An ongoing bug has me whispering and not hearing well.  The doctor’s tablets for the last 19 days have greatly reduced it, with that return to normal still elusive. I’ll […]

A Comedy of Errors: POTA’s Support Your Parks – Autumn in the Clearwater National Forest

QRPer · Oct 24, 2026

by Randy (K7TQ) The weekend of October 17 and 18, 2026, was the POTA Support Your Parks-Autumn event. I had been an Activator in the Winter, Spring, and Summer of 2026 and the Spring of 2025 events, so the Autumn one was a must-have. Additionally, I wanted to make the second use of my Tufteln.us … C…

FieldQTH: A New Planning Map with Park Boundaries

QRPer · Oct 24, 2026

Many thanks to Miguel (LX1MDA), who writes: Hi Thomas, Miguel LX1MDA here, a Belgian ham living in Luxembourg. I needed to see park boundaries before driving to an activation, and the POTA map only gives a point. So I built FieldQTH, a free planning map: https://fieldqth.app What it does: Park bound…

Controller Decided – Greenheron RT-21D

With Varying Frequency - Amateur Radio Ponderings · Oct 24, 2026

My Spid RAK rotators came with the dedicated controllers.  I haven’t taken a shining to these controllers, and playing with the version 1 RT-21D controller I refreshed how much I liked using a Greenheron controller suggested I sort out new units. https://www.greenheronengineering.com/product/rotator…

Radio Waves: IRCA Reprint Search, RRI’s Listener’s Day, and AM Radio Bill Faces Lobbying

The SWLing Post Blog · Oct 24, 2026

Radio Waves: Stories Making Waves in the World of Radio Welcome to the SWLing Post’s Radio Waves, a collection of links to interesting stories making waves in the world of radio. Enjoy! Many thanks to SWLing Post contributors Colin Newell and Paul Jamet for the following tips: DXer.ca IRCA Reprint S…

Amateur Radio Weekly – Issue 444

AmateurRadio.com · Oct 24, 2026

1 out of 18 Hams fail to renew at the payment point 227 hams per month failed the payment process after applying for renewal. That’s 4.63% of the total. K4HST Earth-Venus-Earth 2026 The successfully received message was modulated in a specially designed waveform (M-FSK), in collaboration with the Op…

Zero Retries 0267 is Delayed

Zero Retries · Oct 23, 2026

2026-10-23 - Apologies for the delay of Zero Retries 0267

A new keyboard

AmateurRadio.com · Oct 23, 2026

 Because I do a lot of contesting, my keyboard gets a serious workout every year. Recently, some keys started becoming unreliable. I’d press a key and nothing would happen until I tried again—sometimes several times. I considered taking the keyboa...

Ham Radio 2.0 Hits 200,000 Subscribers

KB6NU's Ham Radio Blog · Oct 23, 2026

James Brown was known as “the hardest working man in show business.” His Wikipedia page notes that “in a career that lasted more than 50 years, he influenced the development of several music genres.” Back in the day, you saw him everywhere–on TV, in concerts, and apparently also in the studio. If I…

The ARRL Solar Update

ARRL News · Oct 23, 2026

The active sunspot region that has been giving us improvedpropagation over the past several days will be rotating awayfrom Earth’s view today, but conditions on most of the HFamateur bands should remain pretty decent in the days ahead,as the 10.7-centimeter radio flux remains right around 100.Howeve…

A First Look at the New POTA Website

OnAllBands · Oct 23, 2026

Well, we have a new version of POTA.app, and I must tell you, there’s a lot to like! A couple of months ago Tom Martin was a guest on the […] The post A First Look at the New POTA Website appeared first on OnAllBands.

FieldHT – Control your UV-PRO HT from your iPhone

Mac Ham Radio · Oct 23, 2026

Ben, KO6CNT, has just released FieldHT which allows you to control your UV-PRO from iPhone with channels, APRS, satellite tracking, and BS22 speaker-mic setup. FieldHT is a native iPhone companion for Benshi UV-PRO handheld radios. Connect over Bluetooth Low Energy to manage channels, switch zones…

K4-Control for Elecraft MacOS version 2.8 released

Mac Ham Radio · Oct 23, 2026

Marcus, DL8MRE has released the latest MacOS version of K4-Control for Elecraft which is available now for download from the Mac App Store. Master your Elecraft K4 transceiver from anywhere! Explore advanced SDR features and digital modes directly on your Mac K4-Control for Elecraft is an innovative…

SDR Control for Icom MacOS version 2.10.8 released

Mac Ham Radio · Oct 23, 2026

Software Defined Radio Client for Icom Transceivers Supporting the Icom IC-705, IC-7610, IC-9700, IC-R8600, IC-7300, IC-7760 and finally the 7300 MK2 SDR-Control is a full featured App to operate your Icom Transceiver at home or from around the world without additional Hard- or Software. Important…

FT-Control for YAESU MacOS version 2.8 released

Mac Ham Radio · Oct 23, 2026

Master your YAESU transceiver from anywhere! Explore advanced SDR features and digital modes directly on your Mac FT-Control for YAESU is an innovative Software Defined Radio (SDR) client designed specifically for macOS users, allowing comprehensive control and operation of selected YAESU transceive…

POTA at Vance: Starting Bug-Out Month with a Vibroplex and a Skillman!

QRPer · Oct 23, 2026

by Thomas (K4SWL) On Saturday, October 3rd, 2026, my afternoon opened up after a morning spent in Black Mountain, and I decided I wanted to take a break and enjoy a nice, leisurely POTA activation. This was also the beginning of October—my annual Bug-Out Month! Last October and again this October, I…

AM BCB Radio DXing in 1973 – KKJO 1550 – Turning back the clocks

The SWLing Post Blog · Oct 23, 2026

by Dan Greenall While the House of Representatives in the U.S.approved the Sunshine Protection Act, the Senate has not yet passed it, meaning most states should return to “Standard Time” on November 1. The DJ in the following recording seemed pleased that he would be getting an extra hour of sleep o…

Carlos’ Illustrated Radio Listening Report and Recording of Radyo Pilipinas (October 15-21, 2026)

The SWLing Post Blog · Oct 22, 2026

Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor and noted political cartoonist Carlos Latuff, who shares the following illustrated radio listening report. Carlos notes: From the Philippines to Brazil, El Niño is the new globalization! Click here to view on YouTube.

Amateur Radio Newsline Report 2556 for Friday, October 23rd, 2026

Amateur Radio Newsline · Oct 22, 2026

- PILOT DIES IN FATAL CRASH INTO FLORIDA HAM TOWER - PRIVATELY DEVELOPED CUBESAT TRANSMITS AI EXPERIMENTS - HOA LOBBYISTS GIVE TOP PRIORITY TO HALTING ANTENNA BILL - 'PAYMENT LABYRINTH' CALLED OBSTACLE TO LICENSE RENEWALS - AUSTRALIAN MOON ROVER MAKES DEBUT - SKCC SEEKS DESIGNS FOR STRAIGHT KEY MONT…

Ham Radio Question of the Day: What’s the one piece of gear in your shack you will never part with?

OnAllBands · Oct 22, 2026

We recently asked readers of DX Engineering’s Facebook page a question that triggered a deluge of nearly 400 responses from hams who understand that a trusted piece of equipment is […] The post Ham Radio Question of the Day: What’s the one piece of gear in your shack you will never part with? appear…

November 2026 Schedule Updates: From the Isle of Music & Uncle Bill’s Melting Pot

The SWLing Post Blog · Oct 22, 2026

Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor Bill Tilford, who shares the following update: From the Isle of Music, November 2026 This month, we’ll taste some vintage artists from Cuba like Los Guaracheros del Oriente and Guillermo Portabales. I’ll be wearing mi sombrero de yarey while recording it. Frida…

Is the ARRL finally feeling the heat?

KB6NU's Ham Radio Blog · Oct 21, 2026

Could it be that the ARRL is finally beginning to realize that the drop in membership is a real problem. The latest news regarding the ARRL makes it appear so. The news is that they have contracted with a firm to survey lapsed members. Here are the questions: The Readex Survey Before receiving this…

FM radio stations from Jamaica on 97 MHz are heard in Chile via TEP - 13th Oct 2026

EI7GL....A diary of amateur radio activity · Oct 21, 2026

LHS Episode #635: Rust Everywhere

AmateurRadio.com · Oct 21, 2026

Hello and welcome back everyone! You're joining us for episode 635 of Linux in the Ham Shack, the most terrific amateur radio podcast on the internet! This week we're sharing news about what has been going on in our lives, as well as covering topics in Amateur radio, Open Source/Linux and even some…

Wire Wizard: Choosing the Best Wire for Ham Radio Antennas

OnAllBands · Oct 21, 2026

Don’t have the budget for a 100-foot tower and an OptiBeam OB17-4? Why not use a wire? Wire antennas are among the simplest, least expensive, and most forgiving ways to […] The post Wire Wizard: Choosing the Best Wire for Ham Radio Antennas appeared first on OnAllBands.

K7TQ: SOTA Self-spotting Using a SOTACat

QRPer · Oct 21, 2026

by Randy (K7TQ) On Friday, October 16, 2026, I headed out for a SOTA activation at Kamiak Butte (W7W/WE-022). The day before, I had used a SOTACat to spot me at Spring Valley State Fishing Lake (US-11542). There I ran the KH1 at 5 W to a 20 m Hamstick mounted on the roof of … Continue reading K7TQ…

Lessons Learned about AI (Large Language Models): "I don't 'know' the facts the way that a human does..." Let's do an experiment...

SolderSmoke Daily News · Oct 21, 2026

Lazy Susan – a directed energy field antenna for the 20 m band

Ham Radio Outside the Box · Oct 21, 2026

Ham Radio Outside the Box has been re-examining the 3/8 wave vertical antenna with shortened raised radials that was first published here in 2024. She was called “Long Tall Sally” (after the 1950s Little Richard song). Her vertical radiator wire was 25ft long and the two raised radial wires were eac…

New Manufacturer Spotlight: AALogic Rotator Controller, Mic Control Interface & More

OnAllBands · Oct 20, 2026

The list of amateur radio product manufacturers at DX Engineering continues to grow! At OnAllBands, we’re doing our best to keep up with the wave of equipment that has been […] The post New Manufacturer Spotlight: AALogic Rotator Controller, Mic Control Interface & More appeared first on OnAllBands.

KB2PIZ: Victory in Oregon at Last!

QRPer · Oct 20, 2026

by Mark (KB2PIZ) My wife and I drove down to Depoe Bay for the scenery, the ocean, and a chance to see whales. We did not get to see any whales, but Boiler Bay was 1 minute from our hotel, and it looked like I had a chance for redemption! We did see a lot … Continue reading KB2PIZ: Victory in Oregon…

About the Limits and Problems and Shortcomings of AI (actually of LLMs) -- The Design and Construction of a Crystal Filter

SolderSmoke Daily News · Oct 20, 2026

Charlie ZL2CTM Talks Homebrew with NJ7V on Red Summit RF

SolderSmoke Daily News · Oct 20, 2026

It’s All in the Cards! QSL Cards from Christmas Island, Soon to Be Activated by Young Hams

OnAllBands · Oct 19, 2026

In honor of the upcoming youth-focused, DX Engineering-sponsored VK9XY Christmas Island DXpedition (Nov. 16-Dec. 4, 2026), OnAllBands is featuring QSL cards from past activations of this remote Australian external territory […] The post It’s All in the Cards! QSL Cards from Christmas Island, Soon to…

Using AI to Design Crystal Filters -- Please comment, especially on the use of AI

SolderSmoke Daily News · Oct 19, 2026

21 Years of AmateurLogic.TV

AmateurLogic.TV Blog · Oct 18, 2026

AmateurLogic.TV Episode 221 is now available for download. In this episode we celebrate 21 years of AmateurLogic.TV. Bill Brown’s Huntsville Balloon Forum and launch. Emile talks about his GMRS station. Tommy explores mesh devices with very low power usage. Mike reveals Moon and Mars exploration mil…

21 Years of AmateurLogic.TV

AmateurRadio.com · Oct 18, 2026

AmateurLogic.TV Episode 221 is now available for download. In this episode we celebrate 21 years of AmateurLogic.TV. Bill Brown’s Huntsville Balloon Forum and launch. Emile talks about his GMRS station. Tommy explores mesh devices with very low power usage. Mike reveals Moon and Mars exploration mil…

Notice: Upcoming HAARP ionospheric tests from Alaska - 20th to 24th Oct 2026

EI7GL....A diary of amateur radio activity · Oct 18, 2026

WAG contest 2026

AmateurRadio.com · Oct 18, 2026

It was time for a relaxing weekend behind the radio and key. The annual running of the Worked All Germany (WAG) Contest was on the calendar for this weekend.Band conditions were not too bad, considering what the solar numbers had been just a short time...

An Unexpected Morning Activation with WJ3FF at William B. Umstead State Park

QRPer · Oct 18, 2026

by Thomas (K4SWL) On Saturday, September 12, 2026, I was in Raleigh, North Carolina, and had promised one of my daughters that I would take her to a few events she had going on around town that day. One of them started quite early in the morning, so I picked her up at her apartment … Continue readin…

Waves? Particles? Understanding Quantum Mechanics with Jim Al-Khalili

SolderSmoke Daily News · Oct 18, 2026

ANS-291 AMSAT News Service Weekly Bulletins

AMSAT · Oct 17, 2026

AMSAT News Service ANS-291 October 18, 2026 In this edition: * AMSAT 44th Annual Symposium Highlights * AMSAT-UK International Space Colloquium 2026 Highlights * 65 Years of Amateur Radio Satellites * Student-Built CubeSats Launch to Test Open-Source  Radio and Intersatellite Communications * AMSAT…

My CFT1 Just Got a Speaker Upgrade!

QRPer · Oct 17, 2026

by Thomas (K4SWL) It’s a gorgeous day here in Western North Carolina, and I just spent all morning and most of the afternoon with my family in the town of Black Mountain. When we returned home, I had a couple of hours before we all gathered to make dinner together, and I was looking for … Continue r…

ICQPodcast Episode 495 – Antennas for QRP and POTA

AmateurRadio.com · Oct 17, 2026

In this episode, we join Martin Butler M1MRB, Chris Howard (M0TCH), Martin Rothwell (M0SGL), Frank Howell (K4FMH), Bill Barnes (WC3B) and Leslie Butterfields (G0CIB)  to discuss the latest Amateur / Ham Radio news. Colin Butler (M6BOY) rounds up the news in brief, and the episode's feature is Antenn…

Amateur Radio Weekly – Issue 443

AmateurRadio.com · Oct 17, 2026

eBay restricts listings of radio equipment, but exempts Ham gear eBay has imposed new restrictions on listings of radio transmitting equipment in response to new FCC rules that took effect this week. ARRL Hams.com The toolkit and community hub for Amateur Radio operators: log your contacts, follow l…

Wow! Jomon VU3IZD's Homebrew Modular BITX 40 Transceiver

SolderSmoke Daily News · Oct 17, 2026

eBay Restricts Listings of Radio Equipment, but Exempts Ham-Band-Only Gear

ARRL News · Oct 16, 2026

ImageOnline marketplace eBay has imposed new restrictions on listings of radio transmitting equipment in response to new FCC rules that took effect this week, but responded to ARRL The National Association for Amateur Radio® that its new policy will not apply to gear that operates exclusively on ama…

Florida Hams Provide Communications Support During Hurricane Isaias

ARRL News · Oct 16, 2026

Amateur radio operators from Florida’s Santa Rosa, Nassau, Lake, Pinellas, and Leon Counties played an important role in supporting emergency communications efforts during and following Hurricane Isaias, helping ensure that critical communication capabilities remained available throughout the storm…

The ARRL Solar Update

ARRL News · Oct 16, 2026

Look for improved propagation on the upper HF bands, as both thesunspot numbers and 10.7-centimeter radio flux remain near or above100. According to NOAA's Space Weather Prediction Center (SWPC),the increase in activity is being fueled primarily by sunspotRegion 4551, which is described as the large…

Keysight White Papers: Make better DMM measurements, choosing a benchtop power supply

KB6NU's Ham Radio Blog · Oct 16, 2026

Back in the day, I used to be a writer and editor for Test&Measurement World, an electronics engineering trade journal. Well, I’m still a test and measurement nerd, and  I enjoy reading white papers like these from Keysight, which is the current name for the test instruments division of what used to…

A Quick-Deploy Guying System for My Hustler 4BTV

AmateurRadio.com · Oct 16, 2026

A Quick-Deploy Guying System for My Hustler 4BTVFor some time now, I've been looking for a solution to a problem that many of us who use vertical antennas can relate to: what do you do when the forecast calls for high winds or freezing rain?Living near...

Zero Retries 0266

Zero Retries · Oct 16, 2026

2026-10-16 - Breaking - Hams.com Ambitious Project / System / Product / Service Debuts at Pacificon 2026, Clarification of eBay Amateur Radio Sales, APRSBox, RigControl Web, NOCT 0.9.0 Beta,

The Remote Ham Radio Youth Program—Operating a Station Over the Internet at No Cost

OnAllBands · Oct 16, 2026

DXing, remote satellite operation, CW contesting, and more! HF access has always presented a steep barrier for youth getting on the air. While Parks on the Air® (POTA) has gained […] The post The Remote Ham Radio Youth Program—Operating a Station Over the Internet at No Cost appeared first on OnAllB…

I built a Link Dipole Antenna (and you should too)

KB9VBR Antennas Blog · Oct 16, 2026

Early on, when I started doing portable operating and Parks on the Air more consistently, one of the first antennas I built was a 20 and 40 meter link dipole antenna. This antenna was heavy, made out of PVC and 14 ga THHN wire. But I used that antenna for a long time, and it […] The post I built a L…

Spies On The Air? Israel's Spy in Syria: Eli Cohen and HF CW in the 1960s -- Cohen's Antenna and Thermatron QRP Transmitter

SolderSmoke Daily News · Oct 16, 2026

Thursday SSB Net Report – Oct 15, 2Ø26

Loudoun Amateur Radio Group Blog · Oct 15, 2026

Thursday SSB Net Oct 15, 2Ø26 Open ØØØØZ Oct 16, 2Ø26 on 3675 KHz Listen 3824 KHz for General class ops QNI W5ODJ John +1ØN4PD Paul +15 Dave KE4S K8SYH Bill +5, Net Control Closed ØØ27Z Open ØØ28Z on 28.4Ø5 MHz QNI W5ODJ John S6 KE4S Dave, S6 Net Control Closed ØØ32Z

Amateur Radio Newsline Report 2555 for Friday, October 16th, 2026

Amateur Radio Newsline · Oct 15, 2026

- NEW FCC RULES FOR SALES OF ELECTRONICS ONLINE - CREW-12 RETURNS TO EARTH FROM SPACE STATION - NASA, ARISS SIGN NEW 4-YEAR AGREEMENT - MARGARET HAMILTON, APOLLO MISSION PROGRAMMER, DIES - IN W. VIRGINIA, PICO BALLOONS ARE JUST THE BEGINNING - WEST BENGAL HAMS, OFFICIALS SIGN AGREEMENT FOR DISASTER…

Portable Station for Scout JOTA Activation

Our HAM Station · Oct 15, 2026

Members at the Nashua Area Radio Society recently built a very nice portable station for the upcoming 2026 Scout JOTA activation. The station features a modern HF Transceiver and a 500W amplifier. The JOTA station uses a multiband wire antenna and a generator for power. It is quick to set up and eas…

Operating notes: POTA ops becoming ragchewers, all quiet on 30 meters, give me a BK

KB6NU's Ham Radio Blog · Oct 15, 2026

Last week, I heard someone calling CQ on 7028 kHz. Band conditions weren’t great, our signals were weak, and the other op’s sending was a bit shaky, but I replied to the call. After a little back and forth, we finally got each others’ calls correct, exchanged signal reports, names, and locations, th…

Place Your Reservation for the New Icom IC-7110 All Mode Transceiver at DX Engineering

OnAllBands · Oct 15, 2026

Unveiled at Tokyo Ham Fair 2026, the much-anticipated Icom IC-7110 HF/50 MHz/VHF/UHF All Mode Transceiver is now available for reservation at DX Engineering.  The IC-7110, billed by Icom as “all […] The post Place Your Reservation for the New Icom IC-7110 All Mode Transceiver at DX Engineering appea…

Pittsburgh Plumber Builds Aluminium Telescope Dome in 1930

SolderSmoke Daily News · Oct 15, 2026

Presentations at the 2026 RSGB Convention

EI7GL....A diary of amateur radio activity · Oct 14, 2026

The 2026 ARRL Online Auction Is Now Open

ARRL News · Oct 14, 2026

The 21st annual ARRL Online Auction, sponsored by GigaParts, is open now through October 22. Browse more than 200 items and place your bids!This year’s selection includes gear from QST “Product Review” articles, vintage books, pre-owned equipment, signed original sketches by Salty Walt Hudson, K4OGO…

Preview the 2026 ARRL Online Auction

ARRL News · Oct 14, 2026

The 21st annual ARRL Online Auction opens October 16, and you can preview more than 200 items now.This year’s selection includes gear from QST “Product Review” articles, vintage books, pre-owned equipment, signed original sketches by Salty Walt Hudson, K4OGO, from Salty Walt’s Portable Antenna Sketc…

Ham Radio Portable Insights—POTA After Work

OnAllBands · Oct 14, 2026

Note: Starting with this article, I’ll be adding Protected Area Radio Community (PARC) numbers along with the POTA and WWFF references. PARC is similar to the other two and uses […] The post Ham Radio Portable Insights—POTA After Work appeared first on OnAllBands.

TechTip#4: How to support a raised counterpoise wire on rocky, sandy or snowy ground

Ham Radio Outside the Box · Oct 14, 2026

TechTips are occasional brief posts describing easy ways to do difficult things. Picture this scenario: a portable operator is setting up an antenna in a park on a nice sunny day in summer. The antenna requires one or more raised counterpoise wires. After raising the antenna, he walks to the far end…

Gone Birding…

KM1NDY · Oct 13, 2026

That’s a Northern Mockingbird. That is also a real photograph, not in any way AI enhanced. It is slightly edited with DarkTable and photographed on my newest camera, the superzoom Nikon P1100. I hear that birdwatching is all the rage now (who knew?) This bird is really upset at AA1F and I. We have s…

LHS Episode #634: The Weekender CXLIV

AmateurRadio.com · Oct 13, 2026

Hello and welcome back everyone!  You're joining us for episode 634, our 144th Weekender, of Linux in the Ham Shack, the most terrific amateur radio podcast on the internet!  This week we're sharing news about what has been going on in our lives, as well talking about a topic that is randomly genera…

New DX Engineering Facebook Show Features the Best of Amateur Radio Content Creators

OnAllBands · Oct 13, 2026

Amateur radio has experienced an explosion of content on the internet. Need advice on grounding your station? Installing coax connectors? Breaking through a pileup? Operating remotely? It’s all available at […] The post New DX Engineering Facebook Show Features the Best of Amateur Radio Content Crea…

A Tale of Two Old Analog VFOs -- Artificial Intelligence's Role. PLEASE COMMENT!

SolderSmoke Daily News · Oct 13, 2026

What do you think of this artwork for the ham radio EMF Explorer

KB6NU's Ham Radio Blog · Oct 12, 2026

Ever since I discovered the EMF Explorer I though it would make a good badge for amateur radio. It’s a simple circuit, it’s easy to build, and does something amusing and interesting. I actually built one about a month ago. Since then, I’ve been talking with a couple of guys who are interested in doi…

Sunday 2M Net, 11 October 2026

Loudoun Amateur Radio Group Blog · Oct 11, 2026

Net commenced at 2000 local on the 146.700/146.850 repeaters. Check-ins: Topics tonight:  Great discussions on many topics. Net was secured 2026. 73’s, Chris, W4PMP

Sunday 2M Net, 20 September 2026

Loudoun Amateur Radio Group Blog · Oct 11, 2026

Net commenced at 2000 local on the 146.700/146.850 repeaters. Check-ins: Topics tonight:  Great discussions on many topics. Net was secured 2028. 73’s, Chris, W4PMP

The '36 George Batterson CW QSO Party - Summary

VE7SL - Steve - Amateur Radio Blog · Oct 11, 2026

The ’36 George Batterson CW QSO Party – Summary

AmateurRadio.com · Oct 11, 2026

The third annual George Batterson Memorial CW QSO Party has concluded and the results are coming in! The "GB" was introduced to honor George Batterson (W2GB), who along with Bruce Kelley and Linc Cundall, formed the Antique Wireless Associati...

What Happens Inside an AI Chip When You Ask a Question. PLEASE COMMENT

SolderSmoke Daily News · Oct 11, 2026

IARU President Tim Ellam, VE6SH highlights ageing amateur radio population

EI7GL....A diary of amateur radio activity · Oct 11, 2026

ANS-284 AMSAT News Service Weekly Bulletins

AMSAT · Oct 10, 2026

AMSAT News Service ANS-284 October 11, 2026 In this edition: * AMSAT Board of Directors Re-Elects Senior Officers for 2027 * AMSAT Organizations Launch Six Satellites on Transporter-18 * KENSAT Showcases Individual-Built Amateur Radio CubeSat * Google’s Project Suncatcher Begins Testing AI Computing…

Amateur Radio Weekly – Issue 442

AmateurRadio.com · Oct 10, 2026

Radio Amateurs prepare for Hurricane Isaias The Hurricane Watch Net is up and running on both 14.325 and 7.268 MHz. ARRL XCL.IS: Amateur Radio Cellular XCL.IS is amateur cellular — real Ham Radio LTE on Ham bands. A project building practical Ham Radio cellular (amateur LTE) and IMS on the amateur s…

CuriousMarc and Company Fix an Old Analog Device (an Apollo Hand Controller)

SolderSmoke Daily News · Oct 10, 2026

Zero Retries 0265

Zero Retries · Oct 10, 2026

2026-10-09 - Final ZRDC 2026 Update, What’s New at DLARC - October 2026, Several New Amateur Radio Apps, Tailcat, eBay To Require FCC IDs For (Most?) Sales of Electronic Devices, XCL.is - AR Cellular

ARRL Headquarters Closing Early on Friday, October 9, 2026

ARRL News · Oct 9, 2026

ARRL The National Association for Amateur Radio® will close our headquarters at 12 PM Eastern time on Friday, October 9, 2026, for a staff event.The ARRL Headquarters lobby and store, as well as W1AW, will be open to visitors from 8 AM to 12 PM EDT. Members are reminded that many transactions may be…

Thursday SSB Net Report – Oct 8, 2Ø26

Loudoun Amateur Radio Group Blog · Oct 8, 2026

Thursday SSB Net Oct 8, 2Ø26 Open ØØØØZ Oct 9, 2Ø26 on 3675 KHz Listen 381Ø for General class ops QNI W0MPM John +5 N4PD Paul +1Ø KE4S Dave, Net Control Closed ØØ3ØZ Open ØØ32Z on 28.4Ø5 MHz QNI none KE4S Dave, Net Control Closed ØØ34Z

Amateur Radio Newsline Report 2554 for Friday, October 9th, 2026

Amateur Radio Newsline · Oct 8, 2026

- A MILESTONE FOR ARISS IN A CHILE HIGH SCHOOL - AMATEUR HONORED AS 'FRIEND OF BROADCASTERS' - HISTORIC TRANSMITTER SENDS MESSAGE OF PEACE - ARGENTINIAN HAMS ORGANIZE TRIBUTE TO SILENT KEY - CHICAGO ATTORNEY, EARLY PROPONENT OF GMRS, DIES - FINAL EVENTS IN 'CHASING CORNWALLIS' CHALLENGE - GENERAL AD…

Margaret Hamilton, Apollo Computer Programmer, has Died

SolderSmoke Daily News · Oct 8, 2026

Coffee and Nerds at the Clubhouse

Shenandoah Valley Amateur Radio Club · Oct 8, 2026

President Bill Hyman KK8E is encouraging members to stop by the Clubhouse on Saturdays starting around 9:30am for an hour or two (coffee and doughnuts on hand!). It’s a great […]

Fun Way to Experience Amateur Radio: ISS Slow-Scan TV

Shenandoah Valley Amateur Radio Club · Oct 8, 2026

Thanks to club member Daniel Poston KG4WHO, here’s something you may want to check out: “On Friday 2 October at 09:00 UTC, the ISS (International Space Station) begins Series 33 […]

36 MHz Beacon Tests by LY2YR in Lithuania - Oct to Dec 2026

EI7GL....A diary of amateur radio activity · Oct 8, 2026

RT-664 OTA OVER

Barstow Amateur Radio Club Blog · Oct 7, 2026

Rt-66 OTA has ended. W6E had over 3569 contacts using CW, SSB, and FT-8 on 160 Meters to 15 Meters. Anyone wanting a QSL card will need to send a SASE to Barstow Amateur Radio Club, P O Box 2141, Barstow, CA 92311.Thank you to all the hunters that make this event great.