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sat02may(may 2)12:00 pmsun03(may 3)11:59 amRepeating EventARI International DX Contest12:00 pm - 11:59 am (3)(GMT+00:00) Event Organized ByARITypeHF ContestModesCW,RTTY,SSB

sat09may(may 9)12:00 pmsun10(may 10)11:59 amRepeating EventAlessandro Volta RTTY Contest12:00 pm - 11:59 am (10)(GMT+00:00) Event Organized ByARITypeHF ContestModesRTTY

sat09may(may 9)12:00 pmsun10(may 10)11:59 amRepeating EventCQ-M International DX Contest12:00 pm - 11:59 am (10)(GMT+00:00) Event Organized ByCQ-MTypeContest,HF ContestModesCW,SSB

sat16may(may 16)12:00 pmsun17(may 17)12:00 pmRepeating EventHis Maj. King of Spain Contest, CWKing of Spain CW12:00 pm - 12:00 pm (17)(GMT-11:00) Event Organized ByURETypeHF ContestModesCW

sat23may(may 23)12:00 amsun24(may 24)12:00 amRepeating EventEU PSK DX Contest12:00 am - 12:00 am (24)(GMT+00:00) Event Organized ByEPSKTypeHF ContestModesDIGITAL

sat30may(may 30)12:00 amsun31(may 31)11:59 pmRepeating EventCQ World Wide WPX CW12:00 am - 11:59 pm (31)(GMT+00:00) Event Organized ByCQ MagazineTypeHF ContestModesCW

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[ARRL] - Sunday May 17 2026
It’s a tradition for Hamvention® … it must rain for at least part of at least one day … and this year didn’t disappoint! Showers and even the occasional downpour popped up on and off Saturday, prompting flea market shoppers to periodically flee inside to dry out. Then a thunderstorm in the early hours of Sunday morning left the flea market a bit muddy. But spirts ran high for the closing day of...
[ARRL] - Saturday May 16 2026
Hamvention® 2026 in Xenia, Ohio, is officially under way, with large crowds filling the five exhibit halls, four forum rooms, and the giant flea market. Here’s a summary of Friday, May 15.In the ARRL Expo area, attendees interacted with program representatives and volunteer leadership officials, including ARRL CEO David Minster, NA2AA, and President Rick Roderick, K5UR. Emergency Communications...
[ARRL] - Friday May 15 2026
Solar activity remained at low levels this past week. Region 4436 wasresponsible for the majority of the C-flare activity, including thelargest flare of the period, a C2.3 that peaked on May 13. Region4432 rotated off the west limb. Two new regions were numbered duringthe past 24 hours. Region 4437, which has since decayed to plage, and4438, resulting in a total of 4 numbered regions now on the...
[ARRL] - Friday May 15 2026
Hamvention® 2026 in Xenia, Ohio, officially begins on Friday morning, May 15. But several hundred hams arrived early to take part in pre-Hamvention activities. ARRL The National Association for Amateur Radio® was already on site at the Greene County Fairgrounds, exhibitors were busy setting up their booths. We snapped a few late afternoon photos of setup work at several booths, including Carlso...
[RSGB] - Friday May 15 2026
The RSGB Exams Team is pleased to publish new mock exam papers for Foundation and Intermediate levels. There are three for each level and you can find them on our website. The new papers take into account all the changes to the syllabus and exam question bank which have been made since the last sets […]
[RSGB] - Friday May 15 2026
UPDATE 13:35 15/05/2026 The Board proceedings from 2025 are now back online. The rest of the archive—proceedings from 2017 to 2024—will be back online shortly. UPDATE 15:35 14/05/2026 We are working to restore access to the Bletchley Park free admission vouchers scheme, the partner museum admittance discount scheme, and online NoV applications. Unfortunately, a number […]
[RSGB] - Friday May 15 2026
The RSGB is running a practical and thought-provoking workshop for radio amateurs, makers, and home constructors, who want to understand what AI really is, what it is good at, where it can go wrong and why it matters. The session will run during the RSGB Convention on both Saturday, 10 October and Sunday, 11 October. […]
[RSGB] - Friday May 15 2026
The RSGB is running a practical and thought-provoking workshop for radio amateurs, makers, and home constructors, who want to understand what AI really is, what it is good at, where it can go wrong and why it matters. The session will run during the RSGB Convention on both Saturday 10 October and Sunday 11 October. […]
[RSGB] - Friday May 15 2026
Listen out for RSGB National Radio Centre coordinator Martyn Baker, G0GMB on Milton Keynes Hospital radio tomorrow, 18 May. Martyn met presenter Sophie at the Hospital Broadcasting Association’s annual conference in March, when NRC volunteers spoke with attendees about amateur radio. During the interview, you’ll hear Martyn talking about a range of topics, including why […]
[RSGB] - Friday May 15 2026
Listen out for RSGB National Radio Centre Coordinator Martyn Baker, G0GMB on Milton Keynes Hospital radio tomorrow, Monday 18 May. Martyn met presenter Sophie at the Hospital Broadcasting Association’s annual conference in March, when NRC volunteers spoke with attendees about amateur radio. During the interview you’ll hear Martyn talking about a range of topics, from […]

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Top Amateur Radio Websites – Issue 2611

This week, we've gathered a few items that touch on various aspects of our hobby, from digital networks to tackling common station issues. There's a look at a growing packet network initiative, something that might spark interest for those experimenting with local digital infrastructure. We also have a resource for European frequencies, which can be quite useful for those operating portable or just curious about the RF landscape across the pond. For the DX chasers, a new cluster client is worth a look, offering some integration features. And for those who find themselves battling stray RF, a practical guide on taming a common audio accessory is included. Finally, a popular DMR net is highlighted, a good reminder of the diverse ways hams connect globally.

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