This year, I made the decision not to participate in the Summer Field Day. Instead, I used the time to help upgrade and improve the Field Day van, with the…
If you’re running WSJT-X on Windows and suddenly start seeing erratic signal levels, strange noise on the waterfall, or missed decodes that never used to be a problem — you’re…
EDIT: 01/01/2026 There appears to be some confusion as to whether these changes are permanent, a "proposal for trial and experience" or something else. In any case, the advice given…
If you're looking for a simple and effective way to improve your handheld VHF performance on the 2-meter band, the Flowerpot antenna (also known as a T2LT) is one of…
The Wireless Institute of Australia are consulting on major changes to the Australian Band Plan. The WIA TAC committee has reviewed each band and made recommendations for changes where appropriate…
Summary of Changes: FM on HF now legal (from 1 October 2025) Internet linking allowed – connect CB stations via IP Emergency channels kept (HF Ch 9, UHF Ch 5…
You’ve passed the licence test… but now what? Are you feeling overwhelmed, mic-shy, or unsure how to actually get on the air? This practical course helps you go from “what do I…
Icom has officially announced the brand-new IC-7300MK2 HF/50/70 MHz transceiver, unveiled at the JARL Ham Fair 2025. As the long-awaited successor to the hugely popular IC-7300, this next-generation SDR-based transceiver…
If you’ve been active on the ham bands lately, you may have noticed something exciting — the 10-meter amateur radio band (28 MHz) has been absolutely alive with DX contacts.…
Becoming a licensed ham radio operator in the United States is your ticket to joining a global community, experimenting with radio technology, and being prepared in emergencies—all legally and safely.…