The 3Y0K DXpedition to Bouvet Island is currently active, giving amateur radio operators around the world a rare opportunity to work one of the most sought-after DXCC entities. In this…
28/01 - I discovered an interesting bit on the ACMA Assist registration instructions today. Email login is no longer available for new users. I suspect as I already had an…
Following on from the recent publications of my blog posts regarding the proposed removal of microwave bands from the John Moyle Memorial Field Day (JMFD), there has now been an…
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…
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…
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…
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…
A commercial space company - AST SpaceMobile - launching satellites operating within the 70cm 430-440 MHz band has requested to the FCC for permission to use more sections of the…
Amazon has some decent ham radio deals for Prime Day! Join us as we go through some of the best amateur radio accessories, antenna, radios and more that you can…
The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) recently announced major changes to the ways amateur radio exams would be undertaken and subsequent qualifications issued in Australia. The submissions for these…