US Hams engage in tests with Federal Government on HF
Emergency communication efforts are being tested on 5MHz between Amateur Radio operators and United States government stationsusing the ALE digital protocol. Tests continue through April 7th. ARRL
Geostationary amateur satellite to launch in 2016
The Qatar Amateur Radio Society announced a geostationary satellite to be launched with two 2.4GHz to 10.45GHz transponders dedicated for amateur use in SSB, CW and data modes. AMSAT
Amateur Radio saves lost hikers in California
A party of five hikers lost without phone service in San Emigdio Canyon used a hand-held transceiver to call on a local repeater for help. ARRL
DXHeat provides real-time DX spoting information
With progressive design in mind, DXHeat provides filtering, analytics, and beautiful graphics of real-time DX information reported by Amateurs from around the world. DXHeat
$50SAT receives OSCAR number
One of the smallest Amateur Radio satellites ever launched, the $50SAT PocketQube has been designated Morehead OSCAR-76 by AMSAT. AMSAT
Military Wireless Museum offers large photo collection
Military Wireless Museum preserves historical military radios from multiple countries. They also offer an impressive online photo catalog of their collection. Military Wireless Museum
Turning a vacation into a DXpedition
During a trip to the US Virgin Islands, AmateurRadio.com turns a vacation into a DXpedition without creating "marital discord". AmateurRadio.com
