If you’re like me, you’ve always had a fascination with the way radio signals radiate from a source, travel through space, and induce a usable current in a wire far, far away. Ham radio to me is not just making the contact, but understanding the path, the conditions, the why…
Our beloved ham radio hobby has a rich history spanning over a century, driven by countless technological advancements and the ingenuity of operators worldwide. These innovations have not only shaped the way we communicate but have also influenced the development of global telecommunications. From spark-gap transmitters to advanced digital modes,…
The world of amateur radio gives us lots of exciting opportunities to test our skills, connect with fellow operators, and play with our toys. One such event that stands out for its accessibility and inclusivity is the Winterheat Simplex Event. Designed with simplicity and community in mind, this contest has…
HF propagation—the ability of high-frequency radio waves to travel long distances—relies on the complex interaction between solar activity and the Earth’s ionosphere. At the core of this process is solar flux, which drives ionization of the ionosphere and determines how effectively radio signals are reflected back to Earth. In this…
It’s always a nice surprise when I open a gift and find out that it’s something to do with my beloved ham radio hobby. It is super thoughtful when friends or family take the risk and buy something they may not know anything about just because it’s something they think…
Amateur radio has long been a fascinating hobby for technology enthusiasts and communicators worldwide. However, its potential as an educational tool is often overlooked. Now, by integrating ham radio and STEM education programs, educators are offering unique, hands-on learning opportunities that bridge theoretical concepts with real-world applications. From understanding the…
Geomagnetic activity remains below storm levels through Tuesday. R1–R2 blackout chance: 10% today.
Forecast Details →NOAA · Oct. 25 00:30 UTC
WSJT-X has added JTTY, a new digital mode that lets amateur radio operators exchange typed messages without the fixed transmit-and-receive periods used by FT8. Available in public test releases, it combines conversational and contest operation with error-correcting techniques intended to recover text more reliably than conventional radioteletype.
Amateur radio operators in North America and Europe are preparing to make transatlantic HF contacts from mountaintops on Nov. 7, 2026, during the 19th Trans-Atlantic Summit-to-Summit event. The coordinated operating period gives portable stations on both sides of the ocean a shared window to find one another, with participants planning stations ranging from low-power CW equipment to 100-watt voice setups.
Two ERMINAZ-2 amateur satellites returned their first received signals October 3 after an earlier-than-expected deployment caught their ground team unprepared, AMSAT-Deutschland reported October 5. Reception in Bochum, Germany, and elsewhere provided the first telemetry used to assess the spacecraft after release.
