Issue 418 April 25, 2026 Top LinksIcom teases X-026 radio to be Revealed at Hamvention
Dubbed as a "concept mock-up," the radio appears to be a mobile VHF/UHF/HF rig.
Icom AST SpaceMobile to use 430 MHz band for 248 satellites
FCC announced that AST SpaceMobile will be using the Amateur 430 MHz band.
AMSAT-UK SteppIR returns to Amateur Radio market
We will be bringing back select antennas that will be purchased as kits on our website.
Amateur Radio Daily ROTA: Recliners on the Air
Because life happens in the living room, not the shed.
ROTA Reviving Teletext for Ham Radio
Hack the airwaves with some of the best tech of the 1980s.
IEEE Spectrum MeshCore development teams split
We’ve released more than 85 versions of the MeshCore Companion, Repeater and Room Server firmwares with support for more than 75 hardware variants.
Meshcore.io The really big dish: China's sky eye
The contrasts with Arecibo are quite telling.
Solder Smoke Daily News PARC: Protected Area Radio Community
The new Amateur Radio park activation program.
PARC Flipper Zero transmits APRS with no extra parts
Because of the FSK-as-FM modulation it won’t be decoded by everything, but you can’t argue with the bill of materials if you happen to own a Flipper.
Hackaday M17 over RF with your phone and HT
Is this viable?
Random Wire The Old Man
The radio shack was an eclectic mix of antique and more modern radio equipment.
KE9V Utilizing HERMES in fishing boats off the shore of Bangladesh
The initiative aimed to improve safety at sea and strengthen communication in areas lacking infrastructure.
Community Networks Learning Center Hibbian Linux for Ham Radio
Debian based distro contains many Ham Radio packages.
Hibbian Upcoming EventsVideoHamTV recording of contact with astronaut Sophie Adenot
This version was recorded by ARISS HamTV ground stations while Adenot spoke with students in French.
ARISS A conversation with She’s On Frequency
Elle-Marie shares how she discovered Ham Radio while looking for reliable off-grid communication.
Alliance Amateur Radio Network Inside Hamvention 2026: What to expect
Michael Kalter W8CI is the voice and steady hand behind the Dayton Hamvention.
Q5 Editor's CornerHi, my name is Cale (K4HCK) and I'm the editor of Amateur Radio Weekly. The most-clicked link from last week's newsletter was the news that ITU Corporation purchased the Hy-gain and Cushcraft brands from MFJ. Hamvention is only 3 weeks away and once again I'll be making the trip to Dayton. Zero Retries and DLARC have generously allowed me to use their booth as a meet-up spot for myself and any other Amateur Radio Weekly readers that wish to say hi. Reply to this email if you're planning to be at Hamvention. I'd like to hear from you. Also, stickers will be on-hand! Need more Amateur Radio news? Check out Amateur Radio Daily. General feedback regarding this newsletter or the content within is always welcome. Got a link to share? Simply hit reply. 73
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