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News for radio amateurs
Our news agent scans Danish and international sources every morning and evening and collects what matters to the active radio amateur. Follow the link to the original source for the full story.
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- Gear & firmwareFöreningen Sveriges Sändareamatörer·
New Book on Portable Amateur Radio
SSA highlights a new book focusing on portable ham radio operations, equipment selection, field antennas, SOTA, and POTA.
- SatellitesNewsreel – This Week in Amateur Radio·
AMSAT Weekly Bulletins ANS-277
AMSAT has published its weekly bulletin ANS-277 featuring the latest updates on amateur radio satellites, launches, and ground stations.
- SatellitesAMSAT News·
Satellite News in AMSAT Bulletin ANS-277
The AMSAT News Service provides this week's overview of amateur radio satellites, frequencies, orbital data, and CubeSat projects.
- DXDX-World·
OX7AM Active from Greenland
The callsign OX7AM is reported active on the air from Greenland. This operation provides great opportunities for radio amateurs to log this Arctic location across various HF bands.
- GeneralNewsreel – This Week in Amateur Radio·
SAQ Grimeton to Broadcast on UN Day at 17.2 kHz
The historic Alexanderson alternator station SAQ in Grimeton plans a special transmission for United Nations Day. Tuning into the legendary 17.2 kHz VLF transmitter offers radio enthusiasts a great opportunity to submit SWL reports.
- SatellitesAMSAT-UK·
Astronaut to Host ARISS School Contact with UK Students
An astronaut aboard the International Space Station (ISS) will use amateur radio to conduct a live Q&A session with UK students via the ARISS program.
- Rules & frequenciesDARC – Deutscher Amateur-Radio-Club·
New Coordinators Appointed for IARU Intruder Watch
IARU has named new coordinators for the Intruder Watch Service (IWS) to monitor non-amateur signals in amateur bands, helping safeguard exclusive spectrum allocations from interference.
- DXDX-World·
DX Activity from Vanuatu as YJ0SP
A new DX operation has been announced from Vanuatu using the callsign YJ0SP. Keep an eye on the DX clusters for operating frequencies and bands, as this Pacific location is highly sought after on HF.
- Gear & firmwareQRPer – QRP & field radio·
Testing New Field Gear at Tims Ford State Park
A field report highlighting trials of portable equipment, antennas, and battery setups during a park activation (POTA), offering practical insights for QRP enthusiasts.
- Gear & firmwareM17 Project·
M17 Project Showcased at HamExpo 2026 in France
The open-source digital voice initiative M17 will appear at HamExpo in Le Mans to demonstrate their open protocols, hardware, and digital communication solutions for ham radio.
- Space weatherDARC – Deutscher Amateur-Radio-Club·
Weekend Propagation Forecast from DARC
DARC's weekly propagation forecast covers solar flux, geomagnetic activity, and expected HF conditions for the weekend, useful for planning DX and contest operations.
- Contests & eventsNewsreel – This Week in Amateur Radio·
ARRL Collegiate QSO Party Scheduled for Early October
ARRL is hosting the Collegiate QSO Party in early October. The contest highlights activity from university and school radio clubs on the HF bands.
- Contests & eventsFöreningen Sveriges Sändareamatörer·
SAC SSB Contest on October 10-11
The SSB leg of the Scandinavian Activity Contest takes place on October 10-11. Nordic stations will compete to work as many worldwide contacts as possible across the HF bands.
- DXDX-World·
Club Log and DX-World Announce New Collaboration
Club Log and DX-World, two widely used resources in amateur radio DXing, have launched a new collaboration to streamline log integration and DX news reporting.
- Contests & eventsARRL News·
2026 Collegiate QSO Party Scheduled for October 3–4
The Collegiate QSO Party takes place this weekend, encouraging contacts with university and college ham radio stations across CW, phone, and digital modes.
- Gear & firmwareQRPer – QRP & field radio·
CW Bug Practice and POTA with Begali Traveler
A field report on using a bug emulator paired with a Begali Traveler paddle during a Parks on the Air CW session, offering great practice for Morse operators.
- SatellitesAMSAT-Deutschland·
ERMINAZ-2 Amateur Radio Satellites Reach Orbit
AMSAT-DL reports that the ERMINAZ-2 satellites have successfully reached orbit, carrying amateur radio transponders and telemetry beacons available for global use.
- Gear & firmwareM17 Project·
M17 Project Releases Latest Open Source Digital Radio Updates
The M17 open-source digital voice and data protocol announced new developments in hardware and firmware, offering a vendor-independent digital radio platform.
- Club newsRSGB News·
RSGB 2026 Convention Starts in Less Than a Week
The Radio Society of Great Britain is finalizing preparations for its annual convention featuring technical presentations, exhibits, and workshops.
- Gear & firmwareDARC – Deutscher Amateur-Radio-Club·
DARC Presentation: Surprising Insights on Monopole and Vertical Antennas
A technical lecture hosted by DARC explores lesser-known characteristics of vertical and monopole antennas, backed by simulations and real-world RF measurements.
- Club newsFöreningen Sveriges Sändareamatörer·
SSA Highlights Emergency Preparedness and Readiness
Swedish amateur radio association SSA emphasizes emergency preparedness, urging radio amateurs to test off-grid power solutions and backup communications.
- DXDX-World·
KH8A Active from American Samoa
DX operation KH8A is active from American Samoa, offering contacts across multiple HF bands on CW, SSB, and digital modes.
- Space weatherDARC – Deutscher Amateur-Radio-Club·
FunkWX: Geomagnetic Storms Possible
DARC forecasts potential geomagnetic disturbances caused by solar activity. These disturbances could degrade HF propagation while creating opportunities for VHF aurora reflections.
- DXDX-World·
V47FWX Active from St. Kitts
V47FWX is operating from the Caribbean island of St. Kitts, providing activity on HF across various modes and bands.
- DXDX-World·
Weekly DX Bulletin from DX-World
DX-World has published their weekly roundup of active and upcoming DXpeditions. Find a complete overview of rare callsigns on the bands along with operational frequencies and schedules for DX chasers.
- DXDX-World·
K6VHF Active as K6VHF/HR9 from Honduras
Alex, K6VHF, is reported active from Honduras using the callsign K6VHF/HR9. Keep an eye on the HF bands for a chance to log Honduras across various bands and modes.
- DXQRPer – QRP & field radio·
POTA Activation: KB2PIZ at Saltwater State Park
A portable operating report detailing antenna choices and operating strategy under challenging propagation conditions during a POTA activation of US-3262.
- SatellitesAMSAT-Deutschland·
Countdown Begins for Bochum's First Satellites
AMSAT-DL reports that preparations for the launch of Bochum's first satellites have entered the final stretch. The satellites will offer new communication opportunities for the amateur radio satellite community.
- DXDX-World·
New DX Activity from Somaliland as 6O6X
New activity has been announced from Somaliland under the callsign 6O6X. The station will offer amateur radio operators worldwide a great opportunity to work this sought-after entity on HF.
- Rules & frequenciesDARC – Deutscher Amateur-Radio-Club·
Caution When Importing Radio Gear from Russia
DARC warns radio amateurs about EU sanctions and import restrictions when purchasing equipment from Russia. Hams risk customs confiscation or fines if the equipment falls under current embargo rules.
- DXDX-World·
D44JB Active from Cape Verde
Radio activity is reported from Cape Verde under the callsign D44JB. The archipelago is a popular target on HF for European operators and offers solid DX opportunities.
- Gear & firmwareRTL-SDR Blog·
Hidden SDR Capabilities Discovered in ESP32
Multiple independent projects have revealed hidden software-defined radio capabilities within ESP32 microcontrollers. This discovery opens exciting possibilities for low-cost, compact homebrew SDR projects.
- Space weatherDARC – Deutscher Amateur-Radio-Club·
Space Weather: When Will the CME Arrive?
DARC analyzes current solar activity and the expected arrival time of a recent coronal mass ejection (CME). Such events can trigger geomagnetic storms, heavily impacting HF propagation while offering possibilities for aurora contacts on VHF.
- Gear & firmwareRTL-SDR Blog·
Use a Budget Optical Encoder as an SDR Tuning Wheel
A new tutorial demonstrates how to build a physical VFO tuning wheel for SDR software using an inexpensive optical encoder. This adds an authentic radio feel and more intuitive frequency tuning when operating on a PC.
- Gear & firmwareRTL-SDR Blog·
FoxSDR Update Adds Node Canvas and Radar Geolocation
The SDR application FoxSDR has received a major update featuring a modular node interface, unified map display, and Linux/Android support. It also includes tools for geolocating air traffic radar installations.
- Gear & firmwareRTL-SDR Blog·
Improved Firmware and Software for Kintex-7 B210 Clones
The NNJ-SDR++ project provides optimized firmware and driver support for popular Kintex-7 and AD9361 SDR boards. The release improves stability and data throughput on these versatile transceiver platforms.
- Gear & firmwareRTL-SDR Blog·
RF-Traffic-Monitor: Track Planes, Ships, Drones and Sondes
A new open-source software tool enables tracking of ADS-B, AIS, DroneID, and weather radiosondes within a single SDR interface. It provides hams with an easy way to monitor multi-band local RF traffic simultaneously.
- Contests & eventsQRPer – QRP & field radio·
Second Annual Bug-Out Month Kicks Off in October
The annual Bug-Out Month challenges amateur radio operators to test their portable field setups throughout October using compact, self-contained gear.
- DXDX-World·
New DX Activity from Lesotho as 7P8JL, 7P8LZ, and 7P8TR
Operators are currently active from the kingdom of Lesotho using callsigns 7P8JL, 7P8LZ, and 7P8TR. This offers radio amateurs worldwide a great opportunity to work this DXCC entity on HF.
- Gear & firmwareM17 Project·
M17 Project Releases Codec2-mod and LinHT Software Updates
Developers behind the open-source digital voice standard M17 have released updates for Codec2-mod and LinHT, bringing improved audio processing and enhanced transceiver software stability.