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Amateur Radio Daily

09 December 2025

• Highlights of ARRL Executive Committee Meeting

  The following are summaries and excerpts from the minutes of the November 2025 ARRL Executive Committee Meeting. The purpose of this post is to highlight in-progress items that ARRL might not normally promote through marketing channels, but hams might be interested in learning more about. Readers are encouraged to view the entire document for additional context.

  Pass the Bill
  Pass the Bill has generated significantly more activity compared to previous efforts to pass HOA/antenna related legislation. https://send-a-letter.org/hoa/ has seen over 44,000 sign-ups with the strongest support coming from Texas, California, Florida, Ohio, Missouri, and Michigan. [Page 1,9,10]

  Membership

  • Membership was at 130,240 for October. [Page 1]
  • ARRL has targeted 50,000 lapsed members with 1,500 people engaging. [Page 2]
  • It's believed the ARRL Sweepstakes has generated a 60% increase in Diamond Club membership. [Page 2]
  • The Collegiate Amateur Radio Program now features 40 participating universities, a record high participation rate. [Page 2]

  Products & Outreach

  • ARRL has had success selling their end-fed half wave antenna and plan to offer additional antenna products. "Success" was not defined. [Page 3]
  • ARRL may create a coding competition which is expected to kick off in early 2026. It's expected that participants must be less than 22 years of age. [Page 2,4]
  • Due to continued decrease in participation in the ARRL Sweepstakes Contest, the contest may be shortened to accommodate younger operators who typically only operate for 6-8 hours within the current 24-48 hour contest period. [Pages 8,9]

  IARU Restructuring
  It appears the IARU restructuring plan that made headlines earlier this year may not materialize as originally proposed.

  ...after getting feedback from the regions, the Administrative Council announced that under a revised restructuring plan, the regional organizations would not be eliminated.

  The previous proposal would have eliminated ARRL's power to nominate the IARU President and Vice President, leaving the task to the individual member societies.

  ARRL is expected to retain nomination authority, but consult with a new nomination committee made up of regional society members.

  As the International Secretariat, ARRL provides support to the International Amateur Radio Union through financial contributions and covering travel and administrative expenses within the six-figure range. With this financial support, ARRL retains the authority to select the president and vice president of the IARU. [Page 12,13]

  Additional Topics
  Additional items in the minutes include:

  • Establish permanent program for ARES
  • Directors Workbook
  • Three-year Strategy Communication to Members
  • Develop and implement 10 Band DXCC Award
  • Apply digital contest frequencies for Field Day
  • Create lifestyle book on high-performance clubs
  • FCC Counsel's update
  • Recognition of new Life Members

  Source: ARRL

• ARISS SSTV Event is Active via RS-38S Satellite

  ARISS has announced an SSTV event that will be active through December 13th. Rather than transmitting images via the International Space Station, this event's SSTV images will transmit from the RS-38S satellite, also known as VIZARD-meteo.

  Images will utilize the Robot 36 SSTV mode and transmit on 437.825 MHz. The series will contain 12 different images and run from December 4th through December 13th.

  Certificates will be available from the ARISS website.

  RS-38S is a 3U CubeSat created in part by students in Russia and was launched in 2023.

  Source: ARISS

• Winners of the 2026 HamCation Awards Announced

  The following is a press release from HamCation:

  For 2026, there are three award categories: the Gordon West Ham Ambassador of the Year, the Carole Perry Educator of the Year, and a new category, the Amateur Radio Hero of the Year. The quality of candidates nominated for these awards was outstanding, and the Hamcation team is very excited to announce the winners.

  The 2026 Gordon West Ham Ambassador of the Year Award goes to Tony Milluzzi, KD8RTT, located in Lenexa, KS. The award recognizes his focused, long-term support and promotion of the Collegiate Amateur Radio Program (CARP).

  The 2026 Carole Perry Educator of the Year Award goes to Dr. Nathaniel Frissel, W2NAF, located in Spring Brook, PA. The award recognizes his outstanding work with the HamSCI education program he created, grew, and continues to expand.

  The Amateur Radio Hero Award goes to Ambarish Nag Biswas, VU2JFA, located in West Bengal, India. The award recognizes his outstanding support of local and national emergency operations and law enforcement during life-threatening events where lives were saved by his actions.

  Each of these nominees has demonstrated outstanding dedication to promoting Amateur Radio by using radio to share knowledge, educate, and provide vital communications. The HamCation team congratulates each of them for their award and the contribution they have personally made to Amateur Radio.

  Links to each award category with details of their criteria can be found at https://www.hamcation.com/award. HamCation 2026 will be held on February 13th, 14th & 15th, 2026.

  Source: HamCation

• ARISS Video Promotes School Contacts Through ISS and Amateur Radio

  ARISS has released a new video promoting amateur radio on the International Space Station (ISS). Produced by NASA, the video features astronaut Nichole Ayers (KJ5GWI) aboard the ISS explaining how amateur radio plays a part in school contacts with astronauts on the ISS. Ayers explains many of the procedures and technical challenges that amateur radio operators must address during a school contact.

  [I]t's a true privilege for me to be able to inspire the new generation of scientists and engineers through amateur radio. —Astronaut Nichole Ayers (KJ5GWI)

  ARISS is asking for donations as part of its Giving Tuesday campaign. Those interested in donating to ARISS can do so here.

  Source: ARISS

• Cornell Seeks Assistance Tracking Light Sail LoRa Signal

  The Cornell Alpha CubeSat mission is seeking assistance in receiving telemetry from its light sail ChipSats which will be transmitting telemetry via LoRa transceivers. The light sail is expected to be active for a 48 hour period before reentering earth's atmosphere. Currently, the CubeSat containing the light sail is expected to deploy from the International Space Station on December 2nd at 3:20 AM Eastern Time. The light sail is expected to deploy from the CubeSat a few days later.

  Alpha is a 1U CubeSat developed by students of the Space Systems Design Studio at Cornell University. Among several technology demonstrations onboard, the primary mission objective is to deploy a retroreflective laser sail into low Earth orbit. The light sail fully separates from the CubeSat and becomes its own free-flying spacecraft thanks to gram-scale flight computers, “ChipSats,” mounted to the sail.

  The ChipSats will transmit telemetry on 437.4 MHz. Additional details on receiving LoRa signals from the light sail are available here.

  Source: Cornell University

• futureGeo Resource Page Now Live

  Amateur Radio Daily has compiled a futureGEO resources page to further promote the geostationary satellite project. The centralized resource is designed to make it easy for interested hams to learn more about the project. Currently, the resource page provides links to presentations, proposals, articles, and other relevant content. Additional information will be linked as it becomes available.

  futureGEO is a proposed geostationary amateur radio satellite that is projected to provide coverage across significant portions of Europe and North America. The project is being spearheaded by the European Space Agency and AMSAT Germany. The initial proposals mimic payloads similar to that of QO-100 but may include additional technology such as SDR and laser based communication experiments.

  Source: Amateur Radio Daily

• Special Event Celebrates Father of Wireless Communication, Jagadish Chandra Bose

  Special event station AU2JCB will be paying homage to the Indian scientist Jagadish Chandra Bose November 28 through December 15 2025.

  Considered the "Father of Wireless Communication," Bose was a pioneer in microwave optics, and demonstrated wireless communication as early as 1895.

  The special event will operate on the following modes and frequencies (kHz):

  • 10M: 28545, 28520,28490, 28350, 29600
  • 21M: 21235, 21310, 21350, 21360
  • 20M: 14215, 14250, 14310
  • 40M: 7040, 7150
  • 80M: 3650
  • 6M FM: 50800, 51500
  • 10M FM: 29700

  Source: AU2JCB

• Special Event Station K2K to Celebrate Krampusnacht

  The following is a message from special event K2K organizer Caryn Eve Murray (KD2GUT):

  Special event station K2K will be on the air marking a very old European Alpine region holiday tradition that has gained popularity in recent years in the US: Krampusnacht!

  Krampusnacht heralds the arrival in many communities of The Krampus, a horned, goat-like figure who rattles chains and menaces those who have been naughty - a dramatic reminder to children to be on their best behavior, especially at Christmas. (Maybe even some hams could clean up their operating behavior too!) The Krampus typically shows up in town in parades or via home visits (where he expects to be fed) and his arrival directly precedes St. Nicholas Day which, this year, is Saturday Dec. 6.

  Look for one of the many Krampus calling stations on HF using CW and SSB, or on DMR/YSF/DSTAR - (see our QRZ.com listing) from Dec. 4th at 0000 UTC through to Dec. 5th at 2359 UTC. Each station has its own unique Krampus name, since The Krampus is called many things, depending upon regional custom.

  Share your holiday stories and, in due time, you will be rewarded with a beautiful downloadable certificate created by hand just for this event. See our page on QRZ.com for a list of operators and other details.

  GRUSS VOM KRAMPUS!

  Editor's Note:
  Amateur Radio News and Notes curator N2EC interviewed Caryn Eve Murray about the Krampusnacht event. You can read or listen to that interview here.

  Source: K2K

• ARRL Teachers Institute on Wireless Technology YouTube Telethon

  Ham Radio Crash Course will host a telethon on YouTube to benefit the ARRL Teachers Institute on Wireless Technology. The telethon will run on November 29th starting at 3:00 PM Eastern Time and can be viewed here.

  Join Nass and several other amateur radio contributors for a fun and entertaining livestream. They’ll cover a variety of amateur radio topics and technology. ARRL Director of Education and Learning Steve Goodgame, K5ATA, will discuss the impact of the Teachers Institute on the educators who have attended the professional development sessions, and how they carry the experience back to their schools to inspire students every day.

  The ARRL Teachers Institute on Wireless Technology helps classroom teachers elevate STEM programming for students.

  Last year's telethon raised $41,000.

  Source: ARRL

• Special Event Station 4X19RAV Recognizes Jewish Cultural Heritage

  Special event station 4X19RAV will operate from Israel December 7th through December 12th to celebrate Yud Tet Kislev.

  Yud Tet Kislev (the 19th of Kislev) is celebrated as the “New Year” of Chassidic teachings. On this day in 1798 (19 Kislev 5559), the founder of Chabad Chassidism, Rabbi Schneur Zalman of Liadi (the Alter Rebbe), was released from imprisonment in Czarist Russia. His arrest was an attempt to suppress the spreading of Chassidic philosophy; his miraculous liberation is seen as a victory for Jewish spiritual freedom and the dissemination of Torah and Chassidut.

  • Operating 40–10m CW/SSB/Digital
  • QSL via bureau + LoTW/Club Log/QRZ

  Source: 4X19RAV

• EvoHam Provides Resources for Digital Voice Operators

  EvoHam.com recently launched as a resource for amateur radio operators interested in digital voice modes. The new site focuses on DMR, D-STAR, Yaesu Fusion, P25, NXDN, M17, and FreeDV with how-to guides, reviews, and tutorials.

  Whether you’re a beginner exploring your first DMR handheld or an experienced operator experimenting with M17 or FreeDV, EvoHam brings everything together in one place – guides, reviews, tutorials, tools, resources, and news.

  Example articles include M17 for Beginners: A Step-by-Step Guide for New Hams and FreeDV for Beginners: Get Started with Digital Voice on HF.

  Source: EvoHam.com

• Radio Club of America Honors 2025 Award Recipients

  On November 22nd, the Radio Club of America (RCA) celebrated it's 2025 award recipients at its awards banquet in Washington, DC. The following is a press release from RCA announcing the award and fellowship recipients.

  The Radio Club of America (RCA) proudly announces its 2025 annual award recipients and its incoming class of 2025 Fellows. Since 1935, RCA has recognized through its awards program major contributors to wireless communications. This year, fourteen awards are being bestowed, and eight RCA members are being elevated to Fellow status.

  RCA’s Awards Program

  Award recipients are announced each year. Nominations are accepted from anyone in the wireless industry. Two broad categories of awards include: (i) public awards for anyone involved in wireless, and (ii) member awards that are restricted to RCA members. RCA elevates members to Fellow status at the same event by invitation based on the individual’s contributions to RCA and to the art and sciences of wireless or broadcast communications. Past award recipients include dozens of legends who created the wireless industry, including Edwin Armstrong, Martin Cooper, Jay Kitchen, Fred Link, Ted Rappaport, Henry Richter, Ulrich Rohde, and Joseph Taylor.

  2025 Award Recipients

  RCA’s 2025 award recipients join a proud tradition of wireless legends. Each practitioner has dedicated significant time and talent toward the advancement or preservation of skills that advance the wireless industry. The 2024 awards are listed in award name alphabetic order.

  Dr. Robert Wilson, Armstrong Medal
  RCA’s first award was presented to Major Edward H. Armstrong for his invention of circuits that made AM and FM radio possible and for Major Armstrong’s lifetime of championing work that established the foundation for modern radio technology. The award, now known as the Armstrong Medal, is only bestowed when an individual has demonstrated excellence and made lasting contributions to the arts and sciences of radio.

  Victor Lawrence, Lifetime Achievement Award
  Established in 2015, RCA’s Board of Directors recognizes very significant achievements, and a major body of work accomplished over a lifetime, that has advanced the art and science of wireless technology.

  Kinuko Masaki, Vivian Carr Award
  Vivian A. Carr was a senior executive at Bell Labs and is a Senior Lifetime Member of IEEE. She was the first female member of the Radio Club of America and president of the organization from 2011-2012. The Vivian A. Carr Award, established in 2014, recognizes outstanding women for their achievements in the wireless industry.

  Julio Ripoll Architect, Barry Goldwater Amateur Radio Award
  Established in 1994, the Barry Goldwater Amateur Radio Award is given in recognition of unique contributions to the field of amateur radio.

  Dr. Kristina Collins KD8OXT, Carole Perry Young Professional Award
  Established in 2023, the Carole Perry Young Professional Award was established to honor a Young Professional who was part of the RCA Youth Activities Program in their formative years and who has gone on to a career in wireless science.

  Donald Cox, Dr. Arno Penzias Award for Contributions to Basic Research in the Radio Sciences
  Established in 2023, this award recognizes significant contributions to basic research involving RF and related subjects to inspire future generations of scientific professionals.

  Peter Wasily Wolniansky, Dr. Ulrich Rohde Award for Innovation in Applied Radio Science and Engineering
  Established in 2023, this award recognizes significant contributions to innovation in applied radio science and engineering in the wireless industry to inspire future generations of wireless professionals.

  Timothy Duffy, Edgar F. Johnson Pioneer Citation
  Established in 1975, this award recognizes long-time RCA members who have either made noteworthy contributions to the success of RCA or to the radio industry.

  David Bart, Jay Kitchen Leadership Award
  Established in 2019, this award recognizes an individual whose leadership embodies energetic advocacy, cooperation, avid interest and respect for all, and humor, and who has achieved a high level of success leading a wireless association, government agency, or commercial enterprise.

  Margaret Lyons, RCA President’s Award
  In 1974, the Board of Directors directed the president to select an individual who has, in the opinion of the President, demonstrated unselfish dedication to the work of the Radio Club of America.

  Chester “Barney” Scholl, RCA Special Services Award
  The Special Services Award was established in 1975 to recognize those RCA members who have performed significant work to advance the goals and objectives of the Radio Club of America.

  Roy Lamberton, USN Captain George P McGinnis Memorial Award
  This award recognizes service and dedication to the advancement and preservation of U.S. Naval Cryptology, as nominated by the U.S. Naval Cryptologic Veterans Association (NCVA).

  Larry Weber, Excellence in Sales and Marketing Award
  This Award is to recognize an individual who exhibits the “Esprit de Corps” of sales, marketing and promoting in the Wireless Industry. The ideal candidate should have been in the wireless industry for a minimum of 10 years. The nominee should not be judged on sales volume, but on their dedication to the wireless industry. They should demonstrate a professional and ethical approach to their business relationships. They should display integrity when representing the wireless industry and they should work for the betterment of the Radio Club of America.

  Robert Orban, Jack Poppele Award
  Jack Poppele launched radio broadcasting in New Jersey. He was a director of the Voice of America. He developed the first directional radio signal and the first portable radio and made stereo available on AM radio. In recognition of his long and varied career, this award, first given in 1989, recognizes individuals who have made important and long-term contributions to the field of radio broadcasting.

  2025 RCA Fellows

  Elevation to Fellow is made by invitation only to RCA members who are in good standing for at least five years, in recognition of their contributions to the art and science of radio communications, broadcast, or to RCA are deemed outstanding by RCA’s Board of Directors. The following RCA members are elevated to Fellow status in 2025:

  • Brian Daly
  • Nathaniel Frissell
  • Roman Kaluta
  • Felicia Kreuzer
  • Stephen Martini
  • Edward Ryan
  • Monte Simpson
  • Angel Vazquez

  Further Information

  A complete listing of RCA Awards and previous recipients can be found at this link.

  Founded in 1909, the Radio Club of America is the oldest, most prestigious group of wireless communications professionals in the world. Members are dedicated to the wireless arts and sciences for the betterment of society. The Radio Club of America is a 501(c)(3) organization. For more information, visit www.radioclubofamerica.org.

  Source: Radio Club of America

• Santa Net Returns for 20th Consecutive Year

  Santa Net on 3.916 MHz returns for its 20th consecutive year. Part of The 3916 Nets, Santa Net will kick-off on November 28th and run through December 23rd. The net will be active Thursday through Saturday night until December 18th at which point the net will run nightly.

  Pete Thomson (KE5GGY), of The 3916 Nets, commented on The Santa Net. He said, "We’re excited to be back on the air for another year of spreading holiday cheer on the ham bands.”

  Pre-net check-ins can be made online at https://www.cqsanta.com/.

  Source: The 3916 Nets

• FUNcube-1 Celebrates 12th Birthday

  AMSAT reports that AO-73, also known as FUNcube-1, has reached its 12th birthday.

  On November 21, 2013 FUNcube-1 (AO-73) was launched from the Yasny launch base located in the Orenburg Region, Russia on a Dnepr Launch Vehicle into a 600 km, 97.8º inclination sun-synchronous orbit.

  The satellite is a 1U cubesat featuring an SDR receiver, transponder, and telemetry system all of which continue to function for amateur operators today.

  Hams can interact with AO-73 on the following frequencies:

  • 145.935 MHz BPSK Telemetry 30mW (eclipse) or 300 mW (illuminated)
  • Inverting SSB/CW transponder 300 mW PEP (eclipse)
  • 435.150 – 435.130 MHz Uplink
  • 145.950 – 145.970 MHz Downlink

  Source: AMSAT

• Opinion: futureGEO is the Most Important Amateur Radio Initiative of this Decade. Why is no one Talking About it?

  By Cale Mooth K4HCK

  You might not know it, but plans are currently in progress to launch a geostationary amateur radio satellite that would provide multi-mode communications coverage to Europe and most of North America. Led by ESA and AMSAT-DL, the project is currently called futureGEO and would be the pinnacle of achievement for the amateur radio hobby.

  futureGEO is likely to be very similar to the QO-100 satellite that covers Europe, Africa, the Middle East, and a large portion of Asia. The major difference of course would be the inclusion of North America within FutureGEO's footprint, opening up geostationary satellite ops to one of the largest ham radio populations in the world.

  What makes futureGEO so compelling is the showcase of modern radio and software technology, as well as the relatively low barrier to entry to satellite communication. Like QO-100, futureGEO may feature analog and digital transponders as well as a fully integrated software defined radio stack. What that opens up is every existing ham radio mode, analog and digital, utilized through an easily accessible stationary satellite.

  Beyond typical ham radio activities, QO-100 supports high-definition video nets through the use of amateur digital television. Wideband digital transponders open up the possibility of great experimentation from hams with a strong technical and especially software focused background. Imagine receiving amateur radio television with similar ease to that of DirecTV or Starlink.

  Access to this technology is achievable. Everything required to access futureGEO from your own backyard can be possible for about the same cost as an entry level HF rig. Cheaper for those willing to build their own components. Very obtainable by the vast majority of hams. This is a technical achievement that would be out of reach for most hams just a couple decades ago due to cost.

  Redefining the perception of amateur radio

  Read just about any mainstream news article about amateur radio and it's inevitably framed as an old technology that's kept alive by a dedicated few. Maybe satellite based video conferencing or high-speed data transfers without the use of the internet begins to change that old narrative.

  futureGEO also opens up entirely new educational outreach opportunities. Think ARISS but focused on satellite communications instead of the ISS.

  Based on current progress and the pace at which QO-100 was implemented, we could see futureGEO become reality within the next 4-5 years.

  So why is no one talking about this project?

  Why are most of the major ham radio organizations in North America absent from the conversation? Based on a presentation from ESA in 2023, the futureGEO concept was sparked by the IARU and supported by ESA, AMSAT-UK, and AMSAT-DL. For a proposed footprint that could cover most of North America, North American entities have largely been quiet. The exception being the formation of AMSAT-CA (Canada). (But even their website features only two sentences related to futureGEO and has yet to make public the referenced paper.)

  AMSAT-NA has relayed updates from AMSAT-DL and contributed to a proposal in 2023, but very little promotion has been published to their website. Earlier this year I asked about futureGEO updates at the AMSAT booth at both Hamvention and Huntsville but they weren't able to relay even basic talking points. IARU is credited with starting the conversation, but there's no mention of the project on their website.

  Personally, I find this the most exciting active development in ham radio. To show my support I've become a member of AMSAT-UK and will continue to promote this project through both Amateur Radio Daily and Amateur Radio Weekly. If this project interests you, I'd highly encourage you to find a way to help promote it. Present about it at an upcoming club meeting. Mention it on the air on the local repeater. Post to your favorite Facebook Group. It's up to us.

  futureGEO Resources

  • 2023 ESA futureGEO presentation
  • 2023 AMSAT-UK & BATC payload proposal (PDF)
  • 2024 ESA futureGEO presentation at FOSDEM
  • 2024 AMSAT-DL payload proposal (PDF)
  • AMSAT-DL futureGEO GitLab space
  • AMSAT-DL futureGEO forum
  • futureGEO Workshop Memo from ORI

  Source: Amateur Radio Daily

• HAARP Campaign Focuses on HF and VLF Propagation

  The following is a press release from the High-frequency Active Auroral Research Program:

  The High-frequency Active Auroral Research Program (HAARP) will be conducting a research campaign November 17-22 UTC, with operating times specified in the table below. Operating frequencies will vary, but all HAARP transmissions will be between 2.75 MHz and 10 MHz. Actual transmit days and times are highly variable based on real-time ionospheric and/or geomagnetic conditions. All information is subject to change.

  This campaign is being conducted in support of research proposals from the University of Alaska Fairbanks, Aerospace Corporation, the University of Colorado-Denver, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, the University of Florida, Johns Hopkins University’s Applied Physics Laboratory, the Naval Research Laboratory, and the University of Texas-San Antonio. This research is supported by the Subauroral Geophysical Observatory award (#2054361) from the National Science Foundation. Scientific goals of these experiments include studies on the effects of ionospheric conditions on high-frequency radio wave propagation and generation and propagation of extremely low frequency/very low frequency (ELF/VLF) waves. This campaign will also introduce a Rayleigh LIDAR system as a new diagnostic tool for measuring temperature and density at an altitude of 11-85 km. More information on the LIDAR is available here: https://www.gi.alaska.edu/news/new-lidar-advances-atmospheric-science-uaf-research-site

  The table below contains some of the frequencies that are expected to be used for these experiments. Note that these are subject to change based on real-time conditions in the ionosphere. The included transmission notice supplement contains information on the frequencies HAARP is authorized to transmit. HAARP transmissions will only occur on our authorized frequencies. There are no specific data collection requests from funded investigators, but reception reports are appreciated and may be submitted to our online form at https://haarp.gi.alaska.edu/form/reception-reports.

  November 17

  • 1800-2400 UTC
  • 2.75, 4.3 MHz

  November 18

  • 0000-0330 UTC
  • 4.29, 5.25, 5.8, foF2 MHz

  November 19

  • 0030-0530 UTC
  • 4.3, 5.25, 9.6, foF2 MHz

  November 20

  • 0130-0800 UTC
  • 3.25, 4.3, 5.25, 9.6, foF2 MHz

  November 21

  • 0000-0800 UTC
  • 3.25, 4.3, 5.25, 9.6, foF2 MHz

  November 22

  • 0400-1100 UTC
  • 3.089, 9.6 MHz

  Additional Resources for Reading Ionograms

  Understanding HF Propagation and Reading Ionograms from Bootstrap Workbench: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oTFKNCo3Cl8

  Reading Your Ionogram-Keeping It Simple from John (VE6EY): https://play.fallows.ca/wp/radio/shortwave-radio/reading-your-ionogram-keeping-it-simple/

  Source: HAARP

• DXLook Launches Realtime View

  The following is a message from DXLook.com.

  DXLook Launches “Realtime View — Live HF Propagation at Your Fingertips

  DXLook has introduced a brand-new feature called Realtime View, giving amateur radio operators the ability to watch HF propagation unfold live — second by second — anywhere in the world.

  If you’ve ever wanted to see where signals are being heard right now, or track a band opening as it happens, this new view makes it possible. Realtime View connects to live reports from PSK Reporter and instantly displays digital mode activity — including FT8, FT4, and more — as colorful arcs showing real signal paths across the globe.

  🌎 What You’ll See

  • Spots appearing within seconds of real reception
  • Live visualization of band openings and activity
  • Filters to focus by callsign, grid square, or band
  • Works great on mobile and desktop devices

  Realtime View focuses exclusively on digital modes, so you’ll see real data from live transmissions — no models or predictions. It’s perfect for testing antennas, chasing DX, or simply exploring what’s happening on the bands right now.

  🚀 Try It Now

  Visit dxlook.com, select Realtime from the view menu, and click Go — you’ll see HF propagation come alive within seconds.

  Source: DXLook

• Ham Radio Publication Round-up Winter 2025

  The Communicator (PDF)

  • Radiofrequency and Telemetry in Insect Tracking
  • What’s New at DLARC
  • Back to Basics—Digital Modes

  The Logger's Bark (PDF)

  • How Hams Got, Then Lost the 11-Meter Band
  • The WARC Bands—What are They and How Did We Get Them?
  • One Ham’s Journey Through the Contact Cleaning Wars

  SWR Magazine (PDF)

  • The Era of Smart Radios
  • Short Antennas, Strong Signals
  • Radio Astronomy as a Hobby

  Amateur Television Journal (PDF)

  • Low Cost 10 GHz Amplifiers
  • SSTV and Aircraft Reflection: A Successful Experiment Between IZ5TEP and IK3HHG
  • Filtering Requirements Design for a 70 cm DVB-T Repeater

  Zero Retries 0227

  • Renewed My ARRL Membership
  • A Remarkable Amateur Radio Presentation - LinHT at OpenAlt 2025 by Vlastimil Slinták OK5VAS
  • Retreating from Repurposing Existing Repeaters

  Random Wire

  • AmateurWire on SIP phone
  • Using the AnyTone AT-D878UVII+
  • M17 notes
  • DroidStar and DMR
  • D-STAR quick start guide
  • iMac arrived
  • New eyeball card

  ARRL Letter

  • New ARRL Technician Class LIVE Video Course for Ham Radio Licensing
  • Radiogram Changes
  • Special Event Unites Two Pennsylvania Colleges and Amateur Station W3USR

  ARDC

  • Harald Welte joins ARDC’s Board of Directors
  • ARDC Celebrates 44 Years of 44Net
  • Upcoming Community Deadlines and Notices

  Ham Radio Ireland (PDF)

  • From Trash to Treasure
  • The strange Allure of Numbers Stations
  • First Contact Through QO-100

  Source: Amateur Radio Daily

• 2025C Ham Radio Event Enters Phase 3

  The following is a message from the German Amateur Radio Club (DARC):

  The five SES DL2025B, C, E, S and W of the European Capital of Culture Chemnitz 2025 will start their five-week activity for the “Final Award 2025C” on November 15, 2025. Twelve awards will be presented in four categories: CW, Telephone, Digital, and Mixed, each with three levels from Bronze to Gold. Participation is free and possible online. Shortwave listeners are also welcome to participate. A daily updated ranking list is available on the website. The rules and all information can be found on the respective SES-QRZ.com pages or on the event website https://2025c.de.

  Source: DARC

• Intrepid-DX Group Announces Youth Dream Rig Essay Contest

  The following is a press release from Intrepid-DX Group:

  Announcing the 6th annual Youth “Dream Rig” Essay Contest.

  The Intrepid-DX Group is a California based 501(c)(3) Non-profit organization. Our charter is to promote amateur radio in developing nations. We have conducted amateur radio exhibitions and youth outreach in Iraq, South Sudan, Rotuma, Iran, Ethiopia, Eritrea and North Korea. Six years ago, we began our annual youth “Dream Rig” Essay contest as a further means to reach young people and interest them in our hobby of amateur radio.

  This year, we are revising our traditional essay contest and calling it “Amateur Radio for the Greater Good” We greatly appreciate the support and sponsorship of ICOM America and DX Engineering for making this year’s project possible.

  We will be seeking written proposals from young amateurs age 25 or younger, describing how they would establish a Club, Contest, Community or Emergency Communication station to be in a school, church, fire station, community center, hospital or other public building. This station must be in the USA and only US licensed amateurs may submit proposals. This year, rather than our past essays, we are seeking well thought-out and clearly communicated project proposals for a public access amateur radio station.

  We will award one complete station: HF rig, VHF/UHF rig, power supply, coax and antennas to be used by the awardee to establish a station in a public space to be used for amateur radio training, mentoring, club use, contesting and emergency communications. In addition, the awardee will be provided with an additional HF radio for their own use and ownership.

  The equipment provided will include:

  1. ICOM IC-7300 HF Transceiver
  2. ICOM ID-5100AD VHF/UHF transceiver
  3. Power supply 13.8V
  4. Two 100’ lengths of DXE 400MAX Coax
  5. Comet GP15 VHF/UHF antenna
  6. Suitable HF Vertical or Dipole Antenna.

  Project Proposals may be submitted between November 10th and December 10th, 2025.

  We will announce the awardee of the complete station on December 15th, 2025.

  This is a departure from our conventional essay contest. We are looking for proposals that would place the station in a secure and common area where it could be enjoyed by other licensed amateurs.

  Once the winning proposal is selected, the proposal author will have sixty days to secure written permission from the owner or guardian of the facility. The written permission must indicate approval for the station and antenna to be installed. The proposal author may be the trustee of the station.

  Please contact us if you have any questions.

  Submissions may be submitted via email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or via US Mail to

  The Intrepid-DX Group
  3052 Wetmore Dr
  San Jose, CA 95148
  USA

  Thank you,
  Paul S. Ewing N6PSE
  President, The Intrepid-DX Group

  Source: Intrepid-DX Group

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