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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

sat03jan(jan 3)6:00 pmsun04(jan 4)11:59 pmRepeating EventARRL RTTY Roundup6:00 pm - 11:59 pm (4)(GMT+00:00) Event Organized ByARRLTypeHF ContestModesDIGITAL,FT8,RTTY

sat10jan12:00 am11:59 pmRepeating EventYB DX Contest SSB12:00 am - 11:59 pm(GMT+00:00) Event Organized ByORARITypeHF ContestModesSSB

sat17jan(jan 17)12:00 pmsun18(jan 18)12:00 pmRepeating EventHA DX Contest12:00 pm - 12:00 pm (18)(GMT+00:00) Event Organized ByMRASZTypeHF ContestModesCW,SSB

sat24jan(jan 24)6:00 amsun25(jan 25)5:59 pmRepeating EventREF Contest CW6:00 am - 5:59 pm (25)(GMT+00:00) Event Organized ByREFTypeHF ContestModesCW

fri23jan(jan 23)10:00 pmsun25(jan 25)10:00 pmRepeating EventCQ World Wide 160-Meter CW10:00 pm - 10:00 pm (25)(GMT-11:00) Event Organized ByCQ MagazineTypeHF ContestModesCW

sat24jan(jan 24)12:00 pmsun25(jan 25)11:59 amRepeating EventBARTG RTTY Sprint12:00 pm - 11:59 am (25)(GMT+00:00) Event Organized ByBARTGTypeContest,HF ContestModesDIGITAL,RTTY

sat24jan(jan 24)1:00 pmsun25(jan 25)1:00 pmRepeating EventUBA DX Contest SSB1:00 pm - 1:00 pm (25)(GMT+00:00) Event Organized ByUBATypeHF ContestModesSSB

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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 January 30 2026
Solar activity continued at low levels this week. Low level C-classflares were observed from Regions 4342 and 4353. The majority of theregions were either stable or in decay. New Regions 4359, 4360, and4361 emerged on the disk and were numbered. No Earth-directedCoronal Mass Ejections (CMEs) were observed. The forecast calls forsolar activity to remain at low levels with a chance for M-classfla...
[ARRL] - Friday January 30 2026
580 students at Conn Magnet Elementary School in Raleigh, North Carolina, will participate in a conversation with an astronaut on board the International Space Station (ISS). Amateur Radio on the International Space Station (ARISS) has confirmed the contact, scheduled for Friday, January 30, 2026, just after 10:00 AM EST.  Radio communications will be provided by the Raleigh Amateur Radio Socie...
[ARRL] - Friday January 30 2026
Mark Tharp, KB7HDX, Director of the ARRL Northwestern Division, has received the Hall of Honor Award for 35 years of service to the Yakima Search and Rescue group.  Tharp called the award “unexpected and very much appreciated,” adding, “You don’t do volunteer work to get awards, you do it because it’s needed and makes a difference.” Tharp was first licensed in 1989 and now holds an Extra Class...
[ARRL] - Friday January 30 2026
ARRL The National Association for Amateur Radio® is asking members to help encourage licensed youth in their communities to participate in the ARRL Student Coding Competition, an initiative focused on developing practical resources for the Amateur Radio Service. The competition, which began January 1, 2026, challenges young amateurs to create a mobile application that ARRL will use as a long-te...
[ARRL] - Friday January 30 2026
[RSGB] - Friday January 30 2026
The RSGB Board is delighted to announce that it has appointed Stephen Ramsden, M0CCA as Deputy Company Secretary. Stephen is a solicitor and former law firm managing partner, with extensive experience in governance systems and compliance frameworks. He is a keen HF portable operator and always interested to learn about, and experiment with, anything related […]
[RSGB] - Friday January 30 2026
The RSGB Board is delighted to announce that it has appointed Stephen Ramsden, M0CCA as Deputy Company Secretary. Stephen is a solicitor and former law firm managing partner, with extensive experience in governance systems and compliance frameworks. He is a keen HF portable operator and always interested to learn about, and experiment with, anything related […]
[RSGB] - Friday January 30 2026
The RSGB 2026 Band Plans were published in the recently released February edition of RadCom. They are now also available on the RSGB website in a wider variety of formats, including more detailed change notes. This year’s changes address a handful of key topics including updates to the 5MHz band plan to emphasise correct operating, […]
[RSGB] - Friday January 30 2026
The RSGB 2026 Band Plans were published in the recently released February edition of RadCom. They are now also available on the RSGB website in a wider variety of formats, including more detailed change notes. This year’s changes address a handful of key topics including updates to the 5MHz band plan to emphasise correct operating, […]

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