Here are this week’s top Amateur/Ham Radio News stories compiled by QRZNOW.com.
Views expressed in this post are those of the reporters and correspondents.
Content provided by QRZNOW.com.
Source: https://qrznow.com/
Accessed on 27 December 2020, 2331 UTC, Post 1788.
Please click link or scroll down to read your selections.
QRZNOW.COM
Why is Coax 50 Ohms?
Why is Coax 50 Ohms? Read more
ARRL ARES Volunteers Standing By to Assist if Needed in Wake of Nashville Blast
ARRL Amateur Radio Emergency Service (ARES) volunteers remain ready to deploy in Williamson County, Tennessee, in the aftermath of an apparently inten… Read more
My Favorite Amateur Radio & Video Gear Of 2020
Wrapping up 2020 with a recap on my favorite things! This list includes both gear for ham radio and video creation. I hope you enjoy it! Read more
Icom AH-705 Announced on Christmas
AH-705 HF/50 MHz Automatic Antenna Tuner Features Covers the 1.8 MHz to 50 MHz bands, using a long wire element 2-way power sources using alkaline bat… Read more
The K7RA Solar Update
Tad Cook, K7RA, Seattle, reports: Merry Christmas! Sunspots went missing last Friday and Saturday, but large new sunspot group 2794 appeared on Sunday… Read more
Solar Flux and Fast Wind Boost for the Holidays | Solar Storm Forecast 12.24.2020
Solar Flux and Fast Wind Boost for the Holidays | Solar Storm Forecast 12.24.2020 Read more
Reacting to Capacitance, Inductance, Resistance, Frequency
Reacting to Capacitance, Inductance, Resistance, Frequency Read more
New Product MFJ-4713
This MFJ-4713 HF 4-Position Remote Antenna Switch lets you switch between four antennas remotely. Covers 1.8 to 30 MHz. Run one coax from the indoor s… Read more
Ham radio and Linux – Stop your radio from automatically becoming the default audio device.
A simple change to make, it saves me time manually setting my default back to the computer every time I power up or plug in the radio. Read more
Good news from Austria and Germany ( DL and OE )
Thanks to the constant efforts on the part of the ÖVSV, the Austrian telecommunications authority has announced clearance for the 630 m band… Read more
Bob Fontana, AK3Y, Wins the December 2020 QST Cover Plaque Award
The winning article for the December 2020 QST Cover Plaque award is “The Tuna Tin S — A Bare-Bones Synthesized QRPp Transmitter,” by Bo… Read more
Best Ham Radio Brands for 2021
If you are a beginner in Ham Radio, you might be wondering what the Best Brands are for Ham Radio in 2021. In this video I explain the Best Brands for… Read more
Super LY4A
LY4A View to dream land 3el 80m Fullsize yagi 27m boom, 160m 1/4 GP 42m height, 6el 20m yagi 21m boom 4el 20m fixed to east, 3el 20m fixed to EU, 4… Read more
“A Day At MFJ.” How Their Products Are Made And How Quality Is Job
“A Day At MFJ.” How Their Products Are Made And How Quality Is Job Read more
ISS Slow Scan TV event 145.800 MHz FM
An ARISS Slow Scan TV (SSTV) event is scheduled from the International Space Station (ISS) for December 24-31. This will be a special SSTV event to ce… Read more
New portable antenna from Comet Japan
We are pleased to announce the release of a new portable Antenna system from Comet Japan covering 1.8 to 50 MHz – ideal for the new Icom IC-705 and ot… Read more
SAQ Alexanderson Alternator Christmas Eve Transmission Cancelled
There will be no Christmas Eve transmission from SAQ, the Alexanderson Alternator transmitting station in Sweden. The Grimeton World Heritage Foundati… Read more
Netherlands Radio Amateurs Face Fee Increases
While US radio amateurs face the possibility of a $50 application fee, some countries have been imposing license fees for some time now. Netherlands I… Read more
Hosting HamNation & FreeDV Digital Voice Over HF!
Hosting HamNation & FreeDV Digital Voice Over HF! Read more
Germany: Temporary licence for 160m ham radio band extended
IARU Region 1 reports Germany’s temporary license for the amateur radio 160m band has been extended until the end of 2021 The IARU-R1 site says:… Read more
How To Make a Doublet Antenna for Ham Radio – No Talking – ASMR style
How To Make a Doublet Antenna for Ham Radio – No Talking – ASMR style Read more
Spy Radio & Indoor Antennas – If they can do it, so can you!
Spy Radio & Indoor Antennas – If they can do it, so can you! Read more
What is QSK? And How Do I Use It?
What is QSK? And How Do I Use It? Read more
The K7RA Solar Update
Tad Cook, K7RA, Seattle, reports: Solar activity has declined, with the weekly average daily sunspot number slipping from 57.6 last reporting week to… Read more
144 MHz signal from the Faroe Islands heard 3000kms away in Bulgaria during Geminid Meteor Shower – Dec 2020
Every year, the Geminid meteor shower peaks around the 14th of December and many VHF radio amateurs make contacts by bouncing signals off the meteor t… Read more
SSTV Event to Help ARISS Mark 20 Years of Continuous Ham Radio Operation in Space
Amateur Radio on the International Space Station (ARISS) will continue its year-long 20th anniversary celebration of continuous ham radio operation fr… Read more
Yaesu FT DX10 Unboxing, First Impressions and Visual Comparison to the Icom IC-7300 / FTDX10 FT-DX10
Yaesu FT DX10 Unboxing, First Impressions and Visual Comparison to the Icom IC-7300 / FTDX10 FT-DX10 Read more
Contest University to Host Propagation Summit
Several radio propagation experts will share their knowledge during a Propagation Summit via Zoom, sponsored by Contest University (CTU). The event is… Read more
Logbook of The World to be Offline for Approximately 6 Hours
Logbook of The World (LoTW), ARRL’s online QSO confirmation system, will undergo scheduled maintenance beginning Monday, December 21, at 2300 UTC (6 P… Read more
Review of MFJ-8504B RF Receiver Distribution Amplifier
For the latest Amateur/Ham Radio News and Information, please visit this blog daily. Our news feeds are updated daily and weekly. Thanks for joining us today.
Aloha es 73 de Russell Roberts (KH6JRM)
Public Information Officer
Hawaii County, ARRL Pacific Section
Retired News director of Pacific Radio Group Radio Stations on Hawaii-the Big Island. I have more than 40 years of broadcast experience, including positons at KTUH-FM (UH-Manoa), KPOI-FM (Honolulu). KHLO-AM (Hilo), KKBG-FM (KBIG-FM)(Hilo/Kona), KAPA-FM (Hilo-Kona). Native-FM (Hilo-Kona), and ESPN Hawaii (Hilo-Kona). Former University of Hawaii-Hilo librarian. Retired Air Force Officer. Amateur (Ham) Radio operator since 1977 (currently holds the Amateur Extra Class License from the FCC-KH6JRM).... Can read, write, and speak Russian. Retired on 30 September 2011, but still maintains a Hawaii Island News Blog.
