Hams in Space: Contacting the International Space Station
When astronaut Owen Garriott, W5LFL (sk), keyed down his 2 meter transceiver aboard the space shuttle Columbia on December 1, 1983, he became the first person to use Ham radio […]
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Federal Ruling Allows Retrieval of Marconi Company Radio from Titanic despite NOAA Objection
The untimely demise of the RMS Titanic is a historical narrative submerged in seemingly glamorous myth and legend that sharply contrasts with the reality of over 1,500 lives lost on […]
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Legendary Recording Artist Chet Atkins, W4CGP-SK, Inducted into CQ Hall of Fame
Legendary country music artist and Amateur Radio operator Chet Atkins, W4CGP-SK, was inducted into the CQ Amateur Radio Hall of Fame this year, along with six other award recipients. The […]
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Morse Code Makes its Way to Mars
Messages aren’t just for bottles these days, and the one inscribed in Morse code on the license plate of NASA’s new Mars rover, Perseverance, will make its way much farther […]
Amateur Radio News / HAM Radio 101
Solar Cycle 25 Update
What does Solar Cycle 25 have in store? While no one can know for sure, here’s the latest news from the National Weather Service. Based on results of NOAA’s Solar […]
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Hamvention® 2020 Club of the Year: the South Canadian Amateur Radio Society
The South Canadian Amateur Radio Society (SCARS) is no stranger to activities designed to advance the Amateur Radio community. For its work, the group will be recognized this year as […]
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DX Engineering’s First Virtual New Products Showcase Draws Hams from Around the Globe
Hundreds of Amateur Radio operators joined DX Engineering’s team of Elmers on Facebook Live May 15 for the company’s first-ever New Products Showcase—a virtual presentation of the latest DX Engineering […]
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Check in and Check Up on the Community
Taking a vacation day and staying home from work sounds like a really good idea—until it happens every day. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, many Hams are staying home to […]
Amateur Radio News / HAM Radio 101
Hams Who Made History: Saving Lives at Gilnahirk Y Station
Mystery and intrigue surround local stories of the WWII code-breaking activities of the Gilnahirk Y radio station in Northern Ireland. Originally established by the Royal Corps of Signals and the […]
Amateur Radio News / HAM Radio 101
ARRL Foundation Scholarship Program Helps Hams Hit the Books with College Stipends
Whether you’re pursuing a career in Amateur Radio or a hobbyist looking to cut high education costs—Amateur Radio scholarships can help you accomplish your goal. Every year, the ARRL rewards […]
