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Young Radio Operators Prepare for Remote Island ExpeditionYoung Radio Operators Prepare for Remote Island Expedition
Another upcoming event is attracting attention because of its emphasis on younger amateur radio operators. The ARRL announced funding support for the planned VK9XY DXpedition to Christmas Island, scheduled for
High School Students Launch Radio-Equipped Balloon 17 Miles Above CaliforniaHigh School Students Launch Radio-Equipped Balloon 17 Miles Above California
Amateur radio education received attention in San Diego on October 17 when members of the Mt. Carmel High School Amateur Radio Club participated in a high-altitude balloon launch. The balloon,
Amateur Radio Satellites Continue Expanding Into SpaceAmateur Radio Satellites Continue Expanding Into Space
Satellite communication remains another fast-growing area of amateur radio experimentation. On October 1, six amateur radio-related satellites from organizations in Germany, Spain, and Nepal reached orbit aboard SpaceX’s Transporter-18 mission.
A New Digital Voice Technology Could Change HF RadioA New Digital Voice Technology Could Change HF Radio
One of the more interesting technical developments involves a new digital voice method known as Radio Autoencoder (RADE). Developed as part of the FreeDV project, RADE uses machine-learning techniques and
Ham Radio Operators Help Support the Chicago MarathonHam Radio Operators Help Support the Chicago Marathon
Amateur radio volunteers also played a role in one of the nation’s largest sporting events this month. During the October 11 Chicago Marathon, 165 amateur radio operators from six states
Florida Ham Radio Operators Support Hurricane CommunicationsFlorida Ham Radio Operators Support Hurricane Communications
Amateur radio once again demonstrated its value during severe weather after Hurricane Isaias affected portions of Florida earlier this month. According to the ARRL, licensed amateur radio volunteers in Santa
Thousands of Ham Radio Operators Compete in Worldwide Contest This WeekendThousands of Ham Radio Operators Compete in Worldwide Contest This Weekend
One of the world’s largest amateur radio competitions is underway this weekend. The 2026 CQ World Wide DX SSB Contest, running October 24–25, brings together radio operators from countries across
New FCC Rules Affect Online Sales of Radio EquipmentNew FCC Rules Affect Online Sales of Radio Equipment
A new federal equipment authorization rule is creating changes in how radio transmitters are sold online. On October 13, 2026, new Federal Communications Commission requirements took effect that place additional
From Morse Code to Satellites: The History of Ham Radio in America and Around the WorldFrom Morse Code to Satellites: The History of Ham Radio in America and Around the World
Long before cellphones, satellites, and the internet connected people across the world, amateur radio operators were experimenting with a technology that would forever change global communication. Using homemade transmitters, simple