Here’s a post from way back in 2005. It falls into the category of “notable VHF contacts,” so I am reposting it here. Last July, my wife and I were walking along the beach on the eastern shore of Lake Michigan in Ludington State Park ...
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In this episode, we join Martin Butler M1MRB, Chris Howard (M0TCH), Frank Howell (K4FMH), Bill Barnes (WC3B) and Leslie Butterfields (G0CIB) to discuss the latest Amateur / Ham Radio news. Colin Butler (M6BOY) rounds up the news in brief, and the episo...
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Linux kernel drops AX.25 and Amateur Radio subsystem support Unmaintained code under scrutiny by AI generated bug reports. Phoronix Your first POTA activation A lazy-Sunday starter kit that just works. N1JUR iShareRadio remote radio sharing service iShareRadio is a new service that allows clubs and other organizations to share remote radios with granular permissions. Zero […]
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Tap or click the link below to download this week’s news script News script for 3 May 2026 (MS Word document)
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You can now buy tickets for the RSGB 2026 Convention being held in Milton Keynes. The event takes place between 9 and 11 October 2026, and is a must for any radio amateur looking to learn, connect and be inspired. Several lecturers have already been confirmed, and include Nobby Styles, G0VJG talking about the South […]
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RSGB Board Director Nathan Nuttall, MM9OCC has announced that Jane Joyce, M8WVJ, has been appointed as the new RSGB Accessibility Champion. Jane brings a wealth of experience in the areas of disability and accessibility, making her ideally suited to this important role. As Accessibility Champion, she will share real stories from members that highlight both […]
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In the USA the FCC has authorized AST-SpaceMobile to launch its full constellation of 248 large satellites that includes 430-440MHz for emergency telemetry and control when not over the United States. This is despite there being no such frequency allocation. However, the FCC permitted the use of the frequencies using Article 4.4 of the ITU […]
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RSGB club insurance, and beacon and repeater insurance, have now been renewed for the year from 30 April 2026 to April 2027. Club insurance certificates can be downloaded at rsgb.org/repeaterinsurance. You will need to log in to obtain your certificate. Beacon and repeater insurance certificates are available for an admin fee of £15 from the RSGB […]
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Welcome to The CommunicatorAmateur radio has always been a pursuit of contrasts—venerating the past while racing toward the future. This issue celebrates that duality from cover to cover.We begin with history: Harry Melville Dowsett, the architect of p...
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Hello and welcome to Episode 614 of Linux in the Ham Shack. In this episode, the hosts check out the latest long term support release from Ubuntu, the Resolute Raccoon! Topics include installation, testing out amateur radio software, versions, features, impressions, and much more. Thanks for listening and have a great week. 73 de LHS Team
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 OHB ver 4.23 I have been sitting back and watching the many Hamclock projects evolve. What I was looking for was a project that, when finished, resembled Elwood's Hamclock. I am happy to report that I have settled on using OHB or Open Hamclo...
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