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Stacking up POTA parks for maximum effect
<p>The cool thing about the Parks on the Air program is that it’s deliberately designed for a great amount of flexibility. One of those features is that you can take advantage of activating two or more park entities at once when their borders overlap. I love the two-fer and will actively search them out. When […]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.jpole-antenna.com/2026/03/06/stacking-up-pota-parks-for-maximum-effect/">Stacking up POTA parks for maximum effect</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.jpole-antenna.com">KB9VBR Antennas</a>.</p>
SWLing Post Security Update: Site Restored and Security Strengthened
Dear SWLing Post readers and contributors, I wanted to provide a brief update following the recent security incident that required us to place the SWLing Post into maintenance mode. The cybersecurity firm assisting us has now completed their investigation and cleanup. I’m happy to report that the SWLing Post has been given a clean bill […]
Packing My EDC Haversack: A Quick KH1/AX3 POTA Activation at William B. Umstead State Park
by Thomas (K4SWL) On Tuesday, February 17, 2026, I left the condo around midday with my daughters and dropped them off at NC State University, where they planned to spend the latter part of the morning together and grab lunch. Being who I am, I immediately saw an opportunity to fit in a little radio … <a href="https://qrper.com/2026/03/packing-my-edc-haversack-a-quick-kh1-ax3-pota-activation-at-william-b-umstead-state-park/" class="more-link">Continue reading <span class="screen-reader-text">Packing My EDC Haversack: A Quick KH1/AX3 POTA Activation at William B. Umstead State Park</span> <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a>
The Hidden Woodsmen Stash Pack Sale: An Amazing Deal on a Handmade Waist Pack
If you’ve been curious about The Hidden Woodsmen gear, now might be the perfect time to try one of their packs. Their Hidden Woodsmen Stash Pack is currently on sale for $20 US (roughly $35 with shipping), which is an incredible price–a steal–for a handmade, USA-made item of this quality. From what I understand, they’re … <a href="https://qrper.com/2026/03/the-hidden-woodsmen-stash-pack-sale-an-amazing-deal-on-a-handmade-waist-pack/" class="more-link">Continue reading <span class="screen-reader-text">The Hidden Woodsmen Stash Pack Sale: An Amazing Deal on a Handmade Waist Pack</span> <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a>
New Farsi Numbers Station Reported on 7910 kHz
Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor Richard Cuff, who shares an article from Seth Hettena’s Substack about the appearance of a new shortwave numbers station believed to be broadcasting in Farsi. Numbers stations–mysterious broadcasts that read sequences of numbers–have long been associated with intelligence agencies communicating with field operatives using unbreakable one-time pad encryption. According […]
New documentary on Martin F. Jue and his company, MFJ, in the works
I found this post on reddit yesterday, and I loved the idea so much that I have volunteered to be the unofficial PR guy for this project. Say what you will about MFJ projects—and I have sometimes been critical myself about them—Martin and his company have played a big part in amateur radio for a […]
The “Magic” Wire: Why the EFHW is a Ham’s Best Friend
The “Magic” Wire: Why the EFHW is a Ham’s Best Friend If you’ve just earned your technician or general class license, you’re likely staring at a spool of wire wondering how on earth to turn it into a radio signal. Enter the End-Fed Half-Wave (EFHW) antenna. To the uninitiated, it looks like a simple long...
Elecraft K1 LCD Backlight Kits Available From Dave W8FGU!
by Bob (WO6W) Hi folks, I’ve just retrofit a backlight for my Elecraft K1 serial 355 LCD display. While the LCD backlight retrofit kit is long out of stock from Elecraft, Dave (W8FGU) was able to provide a kit using a K2 backlight cut down to K1 size. Dave was also able to source the … <a href="https://qrper.com/2026/03/elecraft-k1-lcd-backlight-kits-available-from-dave-w8fgu/" class="more-link">Continue reading <span class="screen-reader-text">Elecraft K1 LCD Backlight Kits Available From Dave W8FGU!</span> <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a>
Radio For Peace International: Special Daily Broadcasts to Iran
Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor Paul Jamet, who shares the following release from Radio For Peace International: Special Broadcast for Iran — Starting March 4, 2026 Beginning March 4, 2026, RFPI will launch a daily program in Farsi, broadcasting from 5:00 AM to 5:30 AM UTC on the 15640 kHz frequency. This new 30-minute […]
Skybird goes WEST
Greetings all SWLing Post community! Imaginary Stations bring you another trip around the World with Skybird Radio International on Saturday 7th March at 1200 hrs UTC on 3975/6160 kHz and then again on Sunday 8th March at 1000/1400 UTC on 3975/6160 kHz and 2100 hrs on 3975 kHz (via the services of Shortwave Gold). Expect tunes […]
LHS Episode #606: A New Beginning
Hello and welcome to the 606th installment of Linux in the Ham Shack. In this episode we discuss K5TUX Russ becoming a silent key, the future of the podcast, and a few topics of interest (Age Gating Linux, Open Hamclock Backend, and more). We look forward to getting back on a weekly cadence and we'll see you in Xenia, OH at Hamvention in May! 73 de LHS Team
Carlos’ Radiofax Scrapbook: March 2, 2026
Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor and noted political cartoonist, Carlos Latuff, who shares the latest entry in his Radiofax scrapbook. Carlos notes: Kyodo News radiofax (March 2, 2026)
W8TMI: POTA and SOTA Adventures in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula
by Tim Johnson (W8TMI) It doesn’t take much to convince me to cross the Mackinac Bridge from Michigan’s Lower Peninsula to the Upper Peninsula. In this case, my wife had a work conference in beautiful Marquette, which is nestled on the southern coast of Lake Superior. The area is known for iron mining and still … <a href="https://qrper.com/2026/03/w8tmi-pota-and-sota-adventures-in-michigans-upper-peninsula/" class="more-link">Continue reading <span class="screen-reader-text">W8TMI: POTA and SOTA Adventures in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula</span> <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a>
BBC World Service’s Emergency Radio Programme for Iran
Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor Richard Cuff, who writes: Also spotted this at the BBC Press information website — it’s been in effect, apparently, since early in February: BBC launches emergency lifeline radio programme for Iran (BBC Media Centre) 4 February 2026 The programme will air daily for 30 minutes across medium and shortwave […]
NHK World-Japan Begins Round-the-Clock Shortwave Broadcasts for Iran Coverage
Many thanks to SWLing Post contributors Richard D’Angelo and Richard Cuff for sharing the following press release from NHK World Japan: NHK WORLD-JAPAN Radio Begins 24-Hour Shortwave Transmission in Response to Developments in Iran Press Release March 1, 2026, Tokyo – In light of recent developments in the situation in Iran, NHK has begun temporary […]
Carlos’ Illustrated Radio Listening Report and Recording of CGTN (March 1, 2026)
Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor and noted political cartoonist, Carlos Latuff, who shares the following illustrated radio listening report of a recent CGTN broadcast. Carlos notes: China condemns assassination of Iran’s Supreme Leader, CGTN, 17490 kHz Click here to view on YouTube.
This is the missing link to my Yaesu headset setup
<p>I’m all about saving money. What ham radio operator isn’t. I also enjoy the thrill of building something and implementing it into my amateur radio workflow. When I made the switch a couple of months ago to the Koss SB40 headset for my Yaesu FT-891, I was still using the Heil adapter for my BM-17 […]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.jpole-antenna.com/2026/03/02/this-is-the-missing-link-to-my-yaesu-headset-setup/">This is the missing link to my Yaesu headset setup</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.jpole-antenna.com">KB9VBR Antennas</a>.</p>
Radio Antenna Handbook for SHTF: OH8STN
Hello Operators Radio Antenna Handbook for SHTF is now available on Amazon Kindle. This handbook brings together the antenna systems covered throughout my field work <a class="mh-excerpt-more" href="https://oh8stn.org/blog/2026/03/02/radio-antenna-handbook-for-shtf-oh8stn/" title="Radio Antenna Handbook for SHTF: OH8STN">[...]</a>
HamClock lives on
 With Elwood (the creator of HamClock) now SK, HamClock is set to stop functioning in June 2026. Fortunately, several alternatives and workarounds exist for those looking to continue using similar features. Here’s a summary based on my experie...
Carlos’ Illustrated Radio Listening Report and Recording of CGTN (February 28, 2026)
Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor and noted political cartoonist, Carlos Latuff, who shares the following illustrated radio listening report of a recent CGTN broadcast. Carlos notes: Iran to continue exercising right to self-defense, CGTN, 13630 kHz Click here to view on YouTube.
