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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.

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January

sat04jan(jan 4)6:00 pmsun05(jan 5)11:59 pmARRL RTTY Roundup6:00 pm - 11:59 pm (5) UTC HF Bands Event Organized By: ARRL Type:HF ContestModes:DIGITAL,FT8,RTTY

sat11jan12:00 am11:59 pmYB DX Contest SSB12:00 am - 11:59 pm HF Bands Event Organized By: ORARI Type:HF ContestModes:SSB

sat18jan(jan 18)12:00 pmsun19(jan 19)12:00 pmHA DX Contest12:00 pm - 12:00 pm (19) HF Bands Event Organized By: MRASZ Type:HF ContestModes:CW,SSB

fri24jan(jan 24)10:00 pmsun26(jan 26)10:00 pmCQ World Wide 160-Meter CW10:00 pm - 10:00 pm (26) HF Bands Event Organized By: CQ Magazine Type:HF ContestModes:CW Event TagsCQ,cw,WPX

sat25jan(jan 25)6:00 amsun26(jan 26)5:59 pmREF Contest CW6:00 am - 5:59 pm (26) HF Bands Event Organized By: REF Type:HF ContestModes:CW

sat25jan(jan 25)12:00 pmsun26(jan 26)11:59 amBARTG RTTY Sprint12:00 pm - 11:59 am (26) HF Bands Event Organized By: BARTG Type:Contest,HF ContestModes:DIGITAL,RTTY

sat25jan(jan 25)1:00 pmsun26(jan 26)1:00 pmUBA DX Contest SSB1:00 pm - 1:00 pm (26) HF Bands Event Organized By: UBA Type:HF ContestModes:SSB

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ICOM IC-7200

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

Diamond V2000a Antenna

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

Icom ID-51A

Icom Innovative Dual Band DStar Handheld Trasceiver

Yaesu FT-857D

The Yaesu FT-857 provides base station-type performance from an ultra-compact package that's ideal for mobile or external battery portable work with a full 100 W output power.

Icom IC-2730

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

Yaesu FT-991

The FT-991 is the next generation in all mode, all band MF/HF/VHF/UHF transceiver with C4FM

INRAD Microphones

INRAD Desk Microphone System is an exciting line of great sounding microphone models. Each INRAD microphone has an attractive stage-style body and a unidirectional cardioid element with unique audio characteristics to accommodate every operator's voice, radio and preferences. INRAD micrpohones can be connected to most popular amateur radio transceivers, including ICOM, Yaesu, Kenwood, FlexRadio, Elecraft, Ten-Tec products.
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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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The importance of having a Morse practice oscillator for those who want to learn Morse code. Options for buying or building one.

Amateur Radio News Feeds

[ARRL] - Friday January 17 2025
There are two great contests for amateur radio operators this weekend, January 18 - 20, 2025, and a bonus opportunity for a college club station to win a national championship. Whether you’re interested in contesting on the HF bands, the VHF bands of 50 MHz and above, or both, there’s likely a contest to fit your needs this weekend. ARRL Contest Program Manager Paul Bourque, N1SFE, said there i...
[ARRL] - Friday January 17 2025
Sorry to say this is the last ARRL Propagation Forecast Bulletin Iwill write.  I took over in 1991 from Ed Tilton, W1HDQ when he wastoo ill and weak to continue, and now with ALS I have similarproblems.Geomagnetic influencers were more stable this week (planetary Aindex shifted from 16.9 to 10.7) and solar indicators were weaker.Average daily sunspot number changed from 159.1 to 103.3 and avera...
[RSGB] - Friday January 17 2025
The RSGB is delighted to announce that it is an official partner for British Science Week 2025, run by the British Science Association. The RSGB Outreach Team worked with the RSGB Comms Team to offer an amateur radio-related activity, and this will feature in the British Science Week Community Pack. This links with the Society’s […]
[RSGB] - Friday January 17 2025
If you are an RSGB member, have excellent leadership skills and would like to contribute to the amateur radio community, how about becoming an RSGB Board Director? Nominations are now open for applicants to stand for two Elected?Board Director roles. The existing Board is looking for Directors who have specific skills to replace outgoing Directors. […]
[RSGB] - Friday January 17 2025
If you are a member of an RSGB-affiliated club or society, the RSGB is encouraging you to check that your organisation’s details are up to date on Club Finder. The RSGB Club Finder allows people to search for local amateur radio groups. Those people could want to join your group, find out more about amateur […]
[RSGB] - Wednesday January 15 2025
A major upgrade to the RSGB HQ phone system is taking place today. We don’t expect any disruption to service during the works. But if you do experience any issues making phone calls to RSGB HQ today, please email the department you require instead. Email contact details for all RSGB departments can be found at […]
[ARRL] - Tuesday January 14 2025
DXCC® application processing is back to typical processing times.In October, we reported that the ARRL DXCC® System had been returned to service following work that was completed to ensure the security and integrity of the system following the cyber-attack in May. Over 4,000 DXCC applications have been logged into the system for processing since returning the system to service.We are currently ...
[ARRL] - Tuesday January 14 2025
Former ARRL and Yaesu employee, World Radiosport Team Championship competitor, and award-winning radio amateur Dennis Motschenbacher, K7BV, has become a Silent Key. Motschenbacher passed away on January 9, 2025, after a long illness.Motschenbacher was first licensed at the age of 13. According to his obituary, “His Amateur Radio activities took him to 35 countries and his ham radio call sign, K...
[ARRL] - Monday January 13 2025
As the firestorms across Southern California continue to threaten millions of residents, trained amateur radio operators are serving critical volunteer roles to help officials spot fires before they get out of control. Dry conditions and wind gusts of 100 miles per hour have fueled days of devastating wildfires. Entire neighborhoods have been leveled by infernos.The Eaton fire burned to the top...
[ARRL] - Friday January 10 2025
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) assessed a record $34,000 forfeiture against an amateur radio licensee for “willfully and repeatedly operating a radio station without authorization and interfering with the radio communications of the United States Forest Service … while the U.S. Forest Service and the Idaho Department of Lands were attempting to direct the operations of fire suppres...

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