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Ham Radio Frequencies

Amateur radio enthusiasts utilize specific frequency bands allocated globally for communication. From Low Frequency (LF) to Very-High Frequencies (VHF), each band has distinct characteristics and propagation conditions. Frequency allocations vary by country and ITU region. Understanding band usage and regulations is crucial for effective communication among ham radio operators worldwide.

Operating Digital Modes

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How to accurately sync your PC clock using software programs that connect NTP servers or GPS system

December

fri06dec(dec 6)10:00 pmsun08(dec 8)4:00 pmARRL 160-Meter Contest10:00 pm - 4:00 pm (8) UTC HF Bands Event Organized By: ARRL Type:HF ContestModes:CW

sat14dec(dec 14)12:00 amsun15(dec 15)11:59 pmARRL 10-Meter Contest12:00 am - 11:59 pm (15) HF Bands Event Organized By: ARRL Type:HF ContestModes:CW,SSB

sat14dec(dec 14)6:00 amsun15(dec 15)6:00 pmTRC DIGI CONTEST6:00 am - 6:00 pm (15) HF Bands Event Organized By: Thracian Rose Club Type:Contest,HF ContestModes:DIGITAL,RTTY

sat14dec(dec 14)4:00 pmsun15(dec 15)3:59 pmInternational Naval Contest4:00 pm - 3:59 pm (15) HF Bands Event Organized By: ARMI Type:Contest,HF ContestModes:CW,SSB

sat21dec12:00 am12:00 amOK RTTY DX Contest12:00 am - 12:00 am HF Bands Event Organized By: Cesky Radioklub Type:HF ContestModes:RTTY

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ICOM IC-7200

The ICOM IC7200 is a robust amateur radio trasceiver for HF plus six meters band

Yaesu FT-891

The Yaesu FT-891 is a compact 100W transceiver praised for its portability, excellent receiver performance, and affordability, making it ideal for mobile operations. However, users criticize its menu-driven interface, lack of internal antenna tuner, and basic display features. Overall, it caters well to budget-conscious operators focused on portability.

Diamond V2000a Antenna

Triband Base Antenna for 6m 2m 70cm bands.

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Yaesu FT-4X 5W VHF / UHF Handheld Transceiver at a very affordable price

Icom ID-51A

Icom Innovative Dual Band DStar Handheld Trasceiver

Icom IC-2730

IC-2730 VHF/UHF Dual band mobile transceiver, featuring two simultaneous receivers and cross band repeater.

Yaesu FT-891

The Yaesu FT-891 is a compact 100W transceiver praised for its portability, excellent receiver performance, and affordability, making it ideal for mobile operations. However, users criticize its menu-driven interface, lack of internal antenna tuner, and basic display features. Overall, it caters well to budget-conscious operators focused on portability.
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Anytone AT-778UV FM Dual Band Transceiver

The Anytone AT-778UV is a popular dual-band FM transceiver known for its affordability and solid features. Operating on VHF (144-148 MHz) and UHF (440-450 MHz) bands, it offers selectable power outputs of 25W, 15W, or 5W. Its bright 180-degree TFT LCD display and intuitive interface enhance usability in various settings. While it delivers good audio quality and a robust build, it lacks a dedicated volume knob and may heat up during extended use. Overall, it's an excellent entry-level choice for amateur radio enthusiasts.

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Amateur Radio News Feeds

[ARRL] - Friday December 20 2024
Excellent HF conditions greeted hams in the ARRL 10-Meter contestlast weekend. Recent indicators show a sudden shift to two digitdaily sunspot numbers from three, and although there is nothingsignificant about 100, it makes one notice.All daily sunspot numbers this week were 97 or less.Perhaps this indicates a move off of solar maximum, or to a futurewith a second maximum.Solar activity was way...
[RSGB] - Friday December 20 2024
The RSGB facilitates just over sixty lectures each year in a mixture of in-person, hybrid and remote formats. Fifty of these are at the RSGB Convention, and eleven are delivered through the livestreamed Tonight@8 webinars programme of events. This set of presentations aims to cover a wide mix of amateur-radio-related subjects, across all depths of amateur radio […]
[RSGB] - Friday December 20 2024
The RSGB facilitates just over sixty lectures each year in a mixture of in-person, hybrid and remote formats. Fifty of these are at the RSGB Convention, and eleven are delivered through the livestreamed Tonight@8 webinars programme of events. This set of presentations aims to cover a wide mix of amateur-radio-related subjects, across all depths of amateur radio […]
[RSGB] - Friday December 20 2024
Youngsters on the Air Month is nearly at a close. It has been filled with some brilliant activity from young people using special callsign GB24YOTA. Thank you to everyone who has been involved, including those who have been supervising young amateurs and those making contact with them on the air. Before the year ends, we […]
[RSGB] - Friday December 20 2024
Youngsters on the Air Month is nearly at a close. It has been filled with some brilliant activity from young people using special callsign GB24YOTA. Thank you to everyone who has been involved, including those who have been supervising young amateurs and those making contact with them on the air. Before the year ends, we […]
[RSGB] - Friday December 20 2024
The first RSGB Tonight@8 webinar of 2025 will be live on Monday 6 January. The presentation is all about the RSGB’s news service ‘GB2RS’ which will be celebrating its 70th anniversary next year. A team of people will contribute to the live presentation and will give you a behind-the-scenes insight into how the script is […]
[RSGB] - Friday December 20 2024
The first RSGB Tonight@8 webinar of 2025 will be live on Monday 6 January. The presentation is all about the RSGB’s news service ‘GB2RS’ which will be celebrating its 70th anniversary next year. A team of people will contribute to the live presentation and will give you a behind-the-scenes insight into how the script is […]
[IARU R1] - Thursday December 19 2024
It is with great sadness we say goodbye to Gaston, ON4WF. We remember Gaston as being full of energy and very active in the amateur radio community, including UBA and ARISS. Trying to describe Gaston’s merits is impossible. Gaston received …
[IARU R3] - Wednesday December 18 2024
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[RSGB] - Sunday December 15 2024
The RSGB website will be undergoing essential maintenance from 01.00 to 05.00 on Monday, 16 December 2024. We do not anticipate any significant interruption to service, but cannot rule out short losses in connectivity or slower performance than usual. If you encounter any issues on the website during this time period, please wait and try […]

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