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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

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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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[RSGB] - Friday June 12 2026
The RSGB is committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful, and accessible amateur radio community in which all individuals can participate fully and safely. It aims not only to prevent discrimination, but to actively remove barriers to participation, promote equity, and create an environment where diversity is valued and inclusion is embedded in all that we […]
[RSGB] - Friday June 12 2026
Four years ago, IARU President Tim Ellam, VE6SH/G4HUA shared his thoughts on the changes and challenges to the amateur service and what the future held for amateur radio. On Saturday 10 October 2026, Tim will return to the RSGB Convention and in his presentation he will touch on whether the future turned out as expected! […]
[RSGB] - Friday June 12 2026
Four years ago, IARU President Tim Ellam, VE6SH/G4HUA shared his thoughts on the changes and challenges to the amateur service and what the future held for amateur radio. On Saturday 10 October 2026, Tim will return to the RSGB Convention and in his presentation he will touch on whether the future turned out as expected! […]
[RSGB] - Friday June 12 2026
In April, the RSGB Exams Team published the entire Full licence exam question bank on the RSGB website. This means that anyone studying for their Full licence has this valuable resource at their fingertips. The interface also allows users to generate their own mock examinations from the question bank. Feedback by radio amateurs has said […]
[RSGB] - Friday June 12 2026
In April, the RSGB Exams Team published the entire Full licence exam question bank on the RSGB website. This means that anyone studying for their Full licence has this valuable resource at their fingertips. The interface also allows users to generate their own mock examinations from the question bank. Feedback by radio amateurs has said […]
[IARU R1] - Thursday June 11 2026
The IARU Intruder Watch Service (IARU IWS) Newsletter May 2026 is now available.Click on the link to read it! …
[IARU R3] - Tuesday June 9 2026
HAM Fair 2026         “JARL 100th Anniversary: Build up the antenna of curiosity” Dates: August 29th (Sat) and 30th (Sun), 2026 Admission Fee: 2,000Yen, JARL Members/Disabled Fee (show membership card or disability certificate): 1,000Yen Free admission for Youth below 22 years …
[RSGB] - Monday June 8 2026
There is currently an issue with the main RSGB website resulting in extremely slow page load times. The issue is being investigated by our service provider, and we will let you know as soon as we know more. Our apologies for an inconvenience caused.
[RSGB] - Monday June 8 2026
The RSGB is committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful, and accessible amateur radio community in which all individuals can participate fully and safely. It aims not only to prevent discrimination, but to actively remove barriers to participation, promote equity, and create an environment where diversity is valued and inclusion is embedded in all that we […]
[RSGB] - Monday June 8 2026
The RSGB is committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful, and accessible amateur radio community in which all individuals can participate fully and safely. It aims not only to prevent discrimination, but to actively remove barriers to participation, promote equity, and create an environment where diversity is valued and inclusion is embedded in all that we […]

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Top Amateur Radio Websites – Issue 2615

This week, we've pulled together a few items that touch on practical station enhancements and field operations. There's a good look at setting up a HamClock using a Raspberry Pi, which is always useful for keeping track of propagation and time zones, something that comes up often whether you're chasing DX or just monitoring local nets. For those inclined towards building, we have details on a QRP digital transceiver project, an interesting take on low-power digital modes. Antenna builders will appreciate the discussion around practical wire Yagi designs, particularly for portable or temporary setups where mechanical simplicity is key. We also found a resource on a 144-28 MHz transverter for SDRs, which could open up some interesting VHF/UHF experimentation. Finally, a guide for a DIY USB Keyer for PowerSDR rounds out the selection, a handy addition for CW enthusiasts looking to integrate their keyer more tightly with their software-defined radio.

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