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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

Upcoming Events

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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