Issue 428 July 4, 2026 Top LinksEmpire State Building climbers force NYC FM and TV stations to backup antennas
Following protocols, the broadcasters shifted to auxiliary setups for about an hour.
RadioWorld ORI futureGEO HAMRADIO 2026 Workshop report
Haifuraiya is a functional prototype digital regenerative multiplexing Amateur Radio satellite system, with superior voice quality and integrated voice, text, and data.
ORI A simple ladder line antenna for portable ops
The antenna that is very small, highly portable and very efficient hasn’t been invented yet – and never will be invented because it would defy the laws of physics.
Ham Radio Outside the Box Classic OSCARLOCATOR returns
A new browser-based recreation of the classic OSCARLOCATOR satellite tracking aid is now online and free for all Amateurs to use.
N8HM Failed activations are (sometimes) the best activations
When missing your quota isn’t the end of the world.
EI3LH Fuel, space, and silicon: The realities of grid-down emergency comms
The friction between FUNCOMM and EMCOMM.
ROTA-Radio Volunteers wanted for Intruder Watch team
The team reports any unauthorised transmissions to the IARU Intruder Watch team and, where appropriate, Ofcom.
ICQPodcast K0NR BKG114
The Brass Knuckle Gang.
K0NR Dealing with the “Sad Ham” in our club
Once I’ve had a chance to listen, I work on finding common ground.
N1JUR The World's Shortwave Radio Search Engine
Search any frequency. Search any station. Search any language. Find what's on the air right now — anywhere in the world.
ShortwaveHQ British Empire Amateur Radio prefixes and their legacy
From VS1 to VT1.
9M2PJU Upcoming EventsVideoBazooka Balun
A Bazooka Balun (more commonly called a sleeve balun) is a type of 1:1 current balun made by placing a conductive tube or braided sleeve over the outside of a coaxial feedline.
Johnson's TechWorld I crashed 4 Ham Radio clubs For Field Day
I set out on a Field Day rove to visit as many Clubs as possible.
Ham Radio Tube 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 VE9KK's adventure locating and removing RFI in the shack. The moment I saw video of the Empire State Building climbers, I was concerned they were going to become victims of serious RF burns from the extremely powerful antennas on the spire. It turns out there are protocols in place to halt transmission when people are present. It's a fascinating safeguard. I just wish the RadioWorld article went into more detail. 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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