Latest Amateur Radio News
Showing 20 articles.
SOTA, POTA, and Pepper-Assisted Rapid Antenna Removal at Leith Hill
by Thomas (K4SWL) On Saturday, July 18, 2026, my friend Nick (M5NCW), his sweet dog Pepper, and I jumped in the car and made our way from Guildford, Surrey, to a SOTA site I had been eager to visit: Leith Hill (G/SE-002). The reason I loved the idea of activating Leith Hill is that, when … <a href="https://qrper.com/2026/09/sota-pota-and-pepper-assisted-rapid-antenna-removal-at-leith-hill/" class="more-link">Continue reading <span class="screen-reader-text">SOTA, POTA, and Pepper-Assisted Rapid Antenna Removal at Leith Hill</span> <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a>
Answering the Call: A 9/11 Remembrance from ARRL
<p><i>Ed. Note: Details in this article were culled from the November 2001 QST article, “9/11/01: ‘This is Not a Test’ ” by Rick Lindquist, N1RL, and Diane Ortiz, K2DO</i>. <i>The original article is available here (PDF).</i></p><p><b><br /></b>Twenty-five years ago, on September 11, 2001, the United States came under attack from al-Qaeda terrorists who hijacked passenger planes and flew them into buildings in New York City and Wa...</p>
All India Radio on Shortwave – Then and Now
by Dan Greenall Back in the 1970’s, All India Radio (also called Akashvani) had no programs beamed to North America. Perhaps, partly because of this, it took me nearly a year and a half of DXing to finally hear them from my listening post in southern Ontario, Canada. I used to think their evening transmission […]
QRPer Notes: Rhode Island’s First POTA Weekend, LY2H’s Radio Van Tour, and One CW Question Distilled Editions
Every now and then, a few items cross my desk that are simply worth passing along. QRPer Notes is a short collection of those tidbits — interesting stories, tips, and links making waves in the world of radio! -Thomas (K4SWL) Lighthouse, beaches, and 63 parks: Activate All RI hits the airwaves this weekend Many thanks … <a href="https://qrper.com/2026/09/qrper-notes-rhode-islands-first-pota-weekend-ly2hs-radio-van-tour-and-one-cw-question-distilled-editions/" class="more-link">Continue reading <span class="screen-reader-text">QRPer Notes: Rhode Island’s First POTA Weekend, LY2H’s Radio Van Tour, and One CW Question Distilled Editions</span> <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a>
N8PEM: A Zippy Paddle Story on Picea Benchmark
by Chris (N8PEM) At Hamvention this year, I ran into Rich, KE4WLE, and got a close look at some of his 3D-printed work — including the Zippy paddles he’d brought along. The build quality was impressive, but the coolest part is how customizable they are. My own 3D printer can’t lay in different colored text … <a href="https://qrper.com/2026/09/n8pem-a-zippy-paddle-story-on-picea-benchmark/" class="more-link">Continue reading <span class="screen-reader-text">N8PEM: A Zippy Paddle Story on Picea Benchmark</span> <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a>
Carlos’ Illustrated Radio Listening Report and Recording of NHK (September 8, 2026)
Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor and noted political cartoonist Carlos Latuff, who shares the following illustrated radio listening report. Carlos notes: NHK: Extremely heavy rain in Shikoku and Tokai regions; risk of linear precipitation zones in various areas. Click here to view on YouTube.
VU3GLJ: A 5-Watt Field Radio Adventure in India’s Bananthimari State Forest
Many thanks to Bharath M. Palavalli (VU3GLJ), who shares the following post, originally published on his website: Yet another accidental POTA by Bharath (VU3GLJ) Bananthimari Forest “??????” (Bananthi) translates to a mother of a newborn, and “????” (Maari) refers to the local deity/goddess called “Maariamma”. While this could refer to a practice of praying to the … <a href="https://qrper.com/2026/09/vu3glj-a-5-watt-field-radio-adventure-in-indias-bananthimari-state-forest/" class="more-link">Continue reading <span class="screen-reader-text">VU3GLJ: A 5-Watt Field Radio Adventure in India’s Bananthimari State Forest</span> <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a>
“Jim I’m only a doctor”
 When I opened up HamClock today I was reminded that September 8th is Star Trek day. I had the USS Enterprise NCC 1701 slowly moving across my screen on HamClock. Hats off to those at Open HamClock Back-end for making this happen. 
LHS Episode #629: Gamified Learning Part 2
Hello and welcome back everyone! You're joining us for episode 629 of Linux in the Ham Shack, the most terrific amateur radio podcast on the internet! This week we're sharing news about what has been going on in our lives, as well as the second part of our featured topic! 73 de LHS Team
September 2026 Schedule Update: From the Isle of Music
Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor Bill Tilford, who shares the following update: UPDATED: From the Isle of Music, September 2026 Due to an unexpected logistical issue, we are postponing our Eddy Gaytan episode until October. This month, we will instead present a Cuban dance party with a few of Cuba’s lesser-known (outside of Cuba) but […]
Carlos’ Illustrated Radio Listening Report and Recording of NHK (September 7, 2026)
Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor and noted political cartoonist Carlos Latuff, who shares the following illustrated radio listening report. Carlos notes: NHK: Car submerged in underpass in Iwaki City, Fukushima; woman in her 60s dies. Click here to view on YouTube.
WN5C: Yet Another Base-Loaded Vertical Antenna Build
by Sam (WN5C) Like probably most of us, I’ve been seduced by the idea of the short base-loaded vertical and finding a workable compromise between ease of use (setup time/footprint/kit weight) and effectiveness. I often like to make short field activations, but I’ve been wondering: if an antenna is quick to deploy but your signal … <a href="https://qrper.com/2026/09/wn5c-yet-another-base-loaded-vertical-antenna-build/" class="more-link">Continue reading <span class="screen-reader-text">WN5C: Yet Another Base-Loaded Vertical Antenna Build</span> <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a>
Ace shortwave lounges and libraries
Hi to all our SWLing Post friends. Here’s the Imaginary Stations schedule for your shortwave listening pleasure. On WRMI on Wednesday 9th September 2026, at 0200 hrs UTC on 9395 kHz we bring you another crazy episode of Radio Ace. This just might be the strangest instalment yet … tune in to hear some cool […]
No Antenna Analyzer Required
<p>An antenna analyzer is a permanent part of my antenna kit. It’s a fast and easy way to help get your portable antenna adjusted for maximum performance. But you can easily get by without one, and in this week’s video I show you how to do that. This technique isn’t just helpful when building an […]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.jpole-antenna.com/2026/09/07/no-antenna-analyzer-required/">No Antenna Analyzer Required</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.jpole-antenna.com">KB9VBR Antennas</a>.</p>
A Much Lighter Backpack: Activating Dirrington Great Law (GM/SS-225)
by Thomas (K4SWL) On Friday, July 10, 2026, I woke up fairly early, had breakfast, and packed my Savotta backpack with my Elecraft KH1 and a few extras, keeping things deliberately lightweight. I’d been having some problems with a pinched nerve in my neck lately, and I didn’t want to make it worse with a … <a href="https://qrper.com/2026/09/a-much-lighter-backpack-activating-dirrington-great-law-gm-ss-225/" class="more-link">Continue reading <span class="screen-reader-text">A Much Lighter Backpack: Activating Dirrington Great Law (GM/SS-225)</span> <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a>
XHDATA D-228 Reader Discount Code: 40% Off Through September 20
I just received a message from our friends at XHDATA, and they’ve prepared a discount code for their D-228 portable receiver that they asked me to pass along to SWLing Post readers. From now through September 20, 2026, you can take 40% off the D-228 using the promo code below: Product: XHDATA D-228 Regular Price: […]
On The Air Is the Best Classroom: VE3YTX’s Journey in CW
by Josh Stringer (VE3YTX) I’m a relatively new ham (three years) and have been hammering away at learning CW. I can handle hunting POTA activators, but even then, if they venture off the basic exchange, I’m lost. One of the things I’ve noticed on YouTube and other resources is that even the self-described “CW beginners” … <a href="https://qrper.com/2026/09/on-the-air-is-the-best-classroom-ve3ytxs-journey-in-cw/" class="more-link">Continue reading <span class="screen-reader-text">On The Air Is the Best Classroom: VE3YTX’s Journey in CW</span> <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a>
Google Translate as a DX Tool
by Don Moore More of Don’s traveling DX stories can be found in his book Tales of a Vagabond DXer [SWLing Post affiliate link]. If you’ve already read his book and enjoyed it, do Don a favor and leave a review on Amazon. I still remember an email I received from a DX friend in […]
Carlos’ Illustrated Radio Listening Report and Recording of Radio Mitre (September 5, 2026)
Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor and noted political cartoonist Carlos Latuff, who shares the following illustrated radio listening report. Carlos notes: Radio Mitre: Milei will sanction companies operating in the Malvinas. Click here to view on YouTube.
ICQPodcast Episode 492 – Which Hotspot
<p class="p1">In this episode, we join Martin Butler M1MRB, Dan Romanchik KB6NU, Caryn Eve Murray KD2GUT, Edmund Spicer M0MNG and Ed Durrant DD5LP to discuss the latest Amateur / Ham Radio news. Colin Butler (M6BOY) rounds up the news in brief, and the episode's feature is Which Hotspot.</p> <p class="p1">We would like to thank our and monthly and annual subscription donors for keeping the podcast advert free. To donate, please visit - <a href="http://www.icqpodcast.com/donate"><span class="s1">http://www.icqpodcast.com/donate</span></a></p> <ul class="ul1"> <li class="li1"><span class="s1"><a href="https://www.icqpodcast.com/news/2026/9/6/amateur-radio-technologies-help-in-canadian-cave-rescue"> Amateur Radio technologies help in Canadian Cave Rescue.</a></span></li> <li class="li1"><span class="s1"><a href="https://www.icqpodcast.com/news/2026/9/6/1-million-and-counting-contester-and-engineer-dr-james-galm-makes-historic-gift-to-arrl"> $1 Million and Counting: Contester and Engineer Dr James Galm Makes Historic Gift to ARRL</a></span></li> <li class="li1"><span class="s1"><a href="https://www.icqpodcast.com/news/2026/9/6/ast-spacemobiles-800-mhz-trial-wraps-up-but-the-70cm-interference-story-isnt-going-away"> AST SpaceMobile's 800 MHz Trial Wraps Up — But the 70cm Interference Story Isn't Going Away</a></span></li> <li class="li1"><span class="s1"><a href="https://www.icqpodcast.com/news/2026/9/6/south-african-regulator-closes-in-on-repeater-interference-in-gauteng"> South African Regulator Closes In on Repeater Interference in Gauteng</a></span></li> <li class="li1"><span class="s1"><a href="https://www.icqpodcast.com/news/2026/9/6/when-the-networks-go-down-bangladesh-runs-nationwide-radio-drill-for-quakes-floods-and-worse"> When the Networks Go Down: Bangladesh Runs Nationwide Radio Drill for Quakes, Floods, and Worse</a></span></li> <li class="li1"><span class="s1"><a href="https://www.icqpodcast.com/news/2026/9/6/wildfire-scorches-vital-nevada-repeater-repairs-racing-to-beat-labour-day"> Wildfire Scorches Vital Nevada Repeater — Repairs Racing to Beat Labour Day</a></span></li> <li class="li1"><span class="s1"><a href="https://www.icqpodcast.com/news/2026/9/6/bangladesh-wants-a-ham-radio-payload-on-its-next-satellite-and-they-need-your-voice"> Bangladesh Wants a Ham Radio Payload on Its Next Satellite — And They Need Your Voice</a></span></li> </ul>
