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sat13jun(jun 13)12:00 amsun14(jun 14)3:59 pmRepeating EventDRCG WW RTTY Contest12:00 am - 3:59 pm (14)(GMT+00:00) Event Organized ByDRCGTypeHF ContestModesRTTY

sat13jun(jun 13)3:00 pmsun14(jun 14)3:00 pmRepeating EventGACW WWSA CW DX Contest3:00 pm - 3:00 pm (14)(GMT+00:00) Event Organized ByGACWTypeHF ContestModesCW

sat20jun(jun 20)12:00 amsun21(jun 21)11:59 pmRepeating EventALL ASIAN DX CONTEST CWAll Asian CW12:00 am - 11:59 pm (21)(GMT-11:00) Event Organized ByJARLTypeHF ContestModesCW

sat20jun(jun 20)12:00 pmsun21(jun 21)12:00 pmRepeating EventUkrainian DX Classic RTTY Contest12:00 pm - 12:00 pm (21)(GMT+00:00) Event Organized ByUkrainian Contest ClubTypeHF ContestModesRTTY

sat27jun(jun 27)12:00 pmsun28(jun 28)12:00 pmRepeating EventHis Maj. King of Spain Contest, SSBKing of Spain SSB12:00 pm - 12:00 pm (28)(GMT+00:00) Event Organized ByURETypeHF ContestModesSSB

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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] - Monday June 22 2026
ARRL The National Association for Amateur Radio® has reported that the nomination period for the 2026 summer season election cycle concluded on Friday, June 5.There will be one balloted election this summer in Southern Florida. ARRL members in the Southern Florida Section will receive ballots and candidate information via postal mail in July. Daniel Fisher, AI4GK, and incumbent Barry Porter, KB...
[ARRL] - Monday June 22 2026
ARRL The National Association for Amateur Radio® has announced the appointment of Robert Ronk, W9AP, of Winneconne, Wisconsin, as Vice Director for the ARRL Central Division. The appointment, made by ARRL President Rick Roderick, K5UR, fills the vacancy created in April when former Vice Director Joshua Long, W9HT, assumed the office of Central Division Director. Ronk will complete a term that e...
[ARRL] - Monday June 22 2026
While many teenagers spend their evenings playing video games or scrolling social media, 14-year-old amateur radio (also known as “ham radio”) operator Micah Sandoval, KB4MPS, was busy this past week making radio contacts across the US. Sandoval participated as part of a special event station supporting the ARRL America250 Worked All States (WAS) Award program, a year-long operating event celeb...
[ARRL] - Monday June 22 2026
On July 1, 2026, a new Element 2 Technician class question pool will take effect for license examinations. VECs and VEs must have new test designs available for use at exam sessions effective that date. The newly revised pool, released in December 2025 (updated and re-released on February 19, 2026) by the Question Pool Committee (QPC) of the National Conference of Volunteer Examiner Coordinator...
[ARRL] - Friday June 19 2026
Solar activity has been low with only C-class solar flare activity.Region 4465 underwent some decay and only produced a low-levelC-class flare. Region 4469 decayed further and was inactive. Region4470 underwent some growth, but did not increase in magneticcomplexity and was primarily inactive. The largest solar flare of theperiod, a C2.5 on June 17, came from just beyond the west limb withthe l...
[RSGB] - Friday June 19 2026
The RSGB QSL Bureau has issued a final notice to those still using the old QSL Bureau address. A new system was introduced in January 2026 and users of the Bureau were advised that all outgoing QSL cards now need to be sent to: RSGB QSL Bureau PO Box 73 20 St. Loyes Street Bedford […]
[RSGB] - Friday June 19 2026
The RSGB QSL Bureau has issued a final notice to those still using the old QSL Bureau address. A new system was introduced in January 2026 and users of the Bureau were advised that all outgoing QSL cards now need to be sent to: RSGB QSL Bureau PO Box 73 20 St. Loyes Street Bedford […]
[RSGB] - Friday June 19 2026
The RSGB Monitoring System, more popularly known as Intruder Watch, is a service that monitors the primary amateur service allocations. The team reports any unauthorised transmissions to the IARU Intruder Watch team and, where appropriate, Ofcom. The RSGB Intruder Watch Coordinator Ian Suart, GM4AUP is looking for volunteers to assist the team with this important […]
[RSGB] - Friday June 19 2026
The RSGB Monitoring System, more popularly known as Intruder Watch, is a service that monitors the primary amateur service allocations. The team reports any unauthorised transmissions to the IARU Intruder Watch team and, where appropriate, Ofcom. The RSGB Intruder Watch Coordinator Ian Suart, GM4AUP is looking for volunteers to assist the team with this important […]
[RSGB] - Friday June 19 2026
The RSGB, together with the BBC Amateur Radio Group, will be marking the closure of BBC Radio 4’s Long Wave service on 198kHz. The Long Wave transmitting stations at Droitwich in Worcestershire, Westerglen near Stirling in Scotland and Burghead overlooking the Moray Firth also in Scotland, will all be closed down on Saturday 27 June […]

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Top Amateur Radio Websites – Issue 2617

This week, we've gathered a few interesting items that touch on practical antenna solutions and some less common operating modes. There's a look at a simple, effective 2-meter vertical, something that often comes up for portable or even fixed station use when space is tight. We also have a piece on a low-band loop, which can be a real performer for those chasing DX on the lower HF bands, especially if noise is an issue. For the experimenters, there's a guide to setting up a radioless AllStarLink node, which offers a different way to connect. We've also included an introduction to EME for those contemplating moonbounce with a more modest setup, and a handy utility for RF circuit design calculations. Finally, a compact 80-meter dipole design for those with limited real estate.

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