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SL8SUB – 1st Submarine Flotillas official military amateur radio call sign
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SL8SUB – 1st Submarine Flotillas official military amateur radio call sign

Here is a brief information release regarding Radio SL8SUB, the 1st Submarine Flotillas official military amateur radio call sign: The 1st Submarine Flotilla, within The…

New Amateur VLF Transatlantic Record Set
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New Amateur VLF Transatlantic Record Set

Very low frequency (VLF) enthusiast Joe Craig, VO1NA, reports that Stefan Schaefer, DK7FC, copied his 50-character message transmitted from Newfoundland on 8.271 kHz, with a…

Civility in Ham Radio: The Amateur’s Code
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Civility in Ham Radio: The Amateur’s Code

The Amateur’s Code was written in 1928 and very much applies today. Let’s take a look at the Code and how it can improve civility…

FCC Reduces Proposed Amateur Radio Application Fee to
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FCC Reduces Proposed Amateur Radio Application Fee to $35

The FCC has agreed with ARRL and other commenters that its proposed $50 fee for certain amateur radio applications was “too high to account for…

My Favorite Amateur Radio & Video Gear Of 2020
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My Favorite Amateur Radio & Video Gear Of 2020

Wrapping up 2020 with a recap on my favorite things! This list includes both gear for ham radio and video creation. I hope you enjoy…

ARRL Releases a New Edition of Storm Spotting and Amateur Radio
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ARRL Releases a New Edition of Storm Spotting and Amateur Radio

The third edition of Storm Spotting and Amateur Radio is now available from ARRL. Storm spotting gives radio amateurs another way to offer a public service by…

KN-990 HF 0.1~30MHz SSB/CW/AM/FM/DIGITAL IF-DSP Amateur Ham Shortwave Radio Transceiver Spectrum
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KN-990 HF 0.1~30MHz SSB/CW/AM/FM/DIGITAL IF-DSP Amateur Ham Shortwave Radio Transceiver Spectrum

KN-990 Features: 3.5 inch LCD, without touch fuctionFrequency range: Reception: 0.1~30MHztransmitting : Amateur shortwave bandWorking mode: SSB/CW/AM/FM/DIGITALReceiving sensitivity: 0.2uVMinimum frequency step: 10HzWorking voltage: 12~15V DCCurrent parameter: RX …

2020 Amateur Radio Holiday Gift Guide
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2020 Amateur Radio Holiday Gift Guide

2020 Amateur Radio Holiday Gift Guide Antenna Ground Plane Antennas [ “ARRL The Doctor is In” podcast ] December 20, 2018 No comments Ground Plane…

Tips on Operating Linear Amateur Radio Satellites (Part 2)
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Tips on Operating Linear Amateur Radio Satellites (Part 2)

Tips on Operating Linear Amateur Radio Satellites (Part 2) Antenna Resonant Antennas, HF Mobile, MFJ-1668 Screwdriver January 29, 2019 No comments HF Mobile Antenna Covers…

Arizona Congresswoman Introduces National Amateur Radio Operators Day Resolution
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Arizona Congresswoman Introduces National Amateur Radio Operators Day Resolution

US Representative Debbie Lesko of Arizona has introduced a resolution designating April 18, 2021, as National Amateur Radio Operators Day, to recognize the important contributions of amateur…

Amateur Radio Special Joint Activation
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Amateur Radio Special Joint Activation

Amateur Radio Special Joint Activation In celebration of the Abraham Accords Peace Agreement Between the UAE and the State of Israel. Activation will start October…

Sale of amateur radio AMPRnet TCP/IP addresses raised 8 million
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Sale of amateur radio AMPRnet TCP/IP addresses raised $108 million

The President of Amateur Radio Digital Communications (ARDC) has announced they received $108 million from Amazon for 4 million amateur radio TCP/IP addresses Since its…

FCC Orders Amateur Access to 3.5 GHz Band to “Sunset”
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FCC Orders Amateur Access to 3.5 GHz Band to “Sunset”

Despite vigorous and continuing opposition from ARRL and others, the FCC has ordered the “sunsetting” of the 3.3 – 3.5-GHz amateur radio secondary spectrum allocation….

Two More Astronauts Earn Amateur Radio Licenses
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Two More Astronauts Earn Amateur Radio Licenses

Although the lockdown of Johnson Space Center (JSC) postponed amateur radio training and licensing over the past 7 months, NASA ISS Ham Project Coordinator Kenneth…

Chinese Amateur Radio Satellite Launches Delayed
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Chinese Amateur Radio Satellite Launches Delayed

CAMSAT says the CAS-7A launch has been postponed until next May, and CAS-5A until next June. “Because of COVID-19, many things have been delayed,” CAMSAT’s…

ARRL Seeks Changes in FCC Proposal to Delete 3.4 GHz Amateur Band
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ARRL Seeks Changes in FCC Proposal to Delete 3.4 GHz Amateur Band

ARRL met via telephone with FCC staff members this week to emphasize its opposition to the FCC Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) in Docket 19-348 to delete…

MARS Communications Exercise will Involve Amateur Radio Community
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MARS Communications Exercise will Involve Amateur Radio Community

Military Auxiliary Radio System (MARS) volunteers will take part in the Department of Defense (DOD) Communications Exercise 20-4, starting on October 3 and concluding on…

The radio amateur’s solar cells interfere – despite all measures
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The radio amateur’s solar cells interfere – despite all measures

Of course, Anders Ljunggren was prepared for some radio interference when he installed solar cells at his villa this year. – But I would never…

Tips And Guidance For New Amateur Radio Licencees
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Tips And Guidance For New Amateur Radio Licencees

Video:YouTube/Ham Radio VLOG by M0XMX New to the world of Amateur Radio? Well here’s a brilliant video from Mike (M0XMX) with some very helpful tips…

Brazil Proposes to End Amateur Radio Exams
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Brazil Proposes to End Amateur Radio Exams

The Brazilian National Telecommunications Agency (ANATEL) has proposed to end amateur radio certificate exams for all classes, replacing the current system with free access to the initial…

International Space Station Amateur Radio Repeater
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International Space Station Amateur Radio Repeater

A short video clip of the newly installed Amateur Radio repeater which is now operational on-board the International Space Station. 

FCC proposes new fees for amateur radio licenses
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FCC proposes new fees for amateur radio licenses

On Wednesday, the FCC released a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) in MD Docket 20-270 which implements portions of the Repack Airwaves Yielding Better Access for Users of…

Amateur Radio Volunteers Ready as Deadly Hurricane Laura Makes Landfall
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Amateur Radio Volunteers Ready as Deadly Hurricane Laura Makes Landfall

Amateur Radio Emergency Service (ARES®) teams along the Gulf Coast were ready to assist as needed after Hurricane Laura made landfall as a powerful and…

Amateur Radio Volunteers Prepare to Greet Dangerous Hurricane Laura
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Amateur Radio Volunteers Prepare to Greet Dangerous Hurricane Laura

Hurricane Laura Amateur Radio Emergency Service (ARES®) teams along the Gulf Coast have plans in place to deal with Hurricane Laura, now expected to make…

Radio Amateur Takes Part in Historic First Commercial Human Spaceflight to ISS
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Radio Amateur Takes Part in Historic First Commercial Human Spaceflight to ISS

Bob Behnken, KE5GGX, was one of two NASA astronauts who made spaceflight history over the weekend. Behnken and Doug Hurley were the first astronauts since…