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  • A Few Words from Alpha Antenna about the HOA Buster Antenna Matching Unit
    by OnAllBands
    OnAllBands spent time with many fascinating hams at Dayton Hamvention® 2026, from globetrotting DXpeditioners to leading manufacturers whose innovations are making a difference for operators everywhere. Today’s post focuses on […] The post A Few Words from Alpha Antenna about the HOA Buster Antenna Matching Unit appeared first on OnAllBands.
  • Ham Radio Portable Operating Insights: Planning & Executing a POTA Rove
    by John Myers, WG8X
    There are all manner of ways to participate in portable operating. Some folks like to stay home and hunt, while others prefer to hit the field and put a signal […] The post Ham Radio Portable Operating Insights: Planning & Executing a POTA Rove appeared first on OnAllBands.
  • Ham Radio Youth Insights—Serving as a Site Manager at WRTC 2026 UK
    by Katie Campbell, KE8LQR
    In Part 2 of my series on my WRTC (World Radiosport Team Championship) 2026 UK experience, I talked about the preparation leading up to the actual contest portion of the […] The post Ham Radio Youth Insights—Serving as a Site Manager at WRTC 2026 UK appeared first on OnAllBands.
  • “Powered by Active Hams”—What DX Engineering’s Official Motto Means to Our Customers
    by OnAllBands
    Coming up with a new company motto that encapsulates over 25 years of service to the amateur radio community wasn’t easy. Dozens of ideas were offered. Many focused on DX […] The post “Powered by Active Hams”—What DX Engineering’s Official Motto Means to Our Customers appeared first on OnAllBands.
  • It’s All in the Cards! QSL Cards from DXCC Entities QRV in September 2026—from Grenada to Kosovo
    by Wayne KE8JFW
    September is a busy month on the DXpedition calendar! OnAllBands is highlighting a few of the opportunities to make QSOs with operators around the globe. Some of the DXpeditions are […] The post It’s All in the Cards! QSL Cards from DXCC Entities QRV in September 2026—from Grenada to Kosovo appeared first on OnAllBands.

QRPERS News feed

  • One Planted Mast, Two Countries: A Unique POTA Rove Across the Scotland–England Border
    by Thomas Witherspoon
    by Thomas (K4SWL) On Sunday, July 12, 2026, I woke up knowing exactly the type of POTA activation I wanted to do that day. We were nearing the end of our time in the Berwick-upon-Tweed area and would soon be heading south to Surrey and then Cornwall before eventually returning to Edinburgh and flying home […]
  • VE3YTX: A New Ham’s Guide to Overcomplicating Everything – Today’s topic, QSL Cards
    by Thomas Witherspoon
    by Josh Stringer (VE3YTX) So, a few weeks ago I sent in an article to QRPer.com about my harrowing first few POTA activations in CW. One thing that I didn’t mention is that once I got home, I sent an email to each of the people I contacted, thanking them for their patience. That got […]
  • SOTA, POTA, and Pepper-Assisted Rapid Antenna Removal at Leith Hill
    by Thomas Witherspoon
    by Thomas (K4SWL) On Saturday, July 18, 2026, my friend Nick (M5NCW), his sweet dog Pepper, and I jumped in the car and made our way from Guildford, Surrey, to a SOTA site I had been eager to visit: Leith Hill (G/SE-002). The reason I loved the idea of activating Leith Hill is that, when […]
  • QRPer Notes: Rhode Island’s First POTA Weekend, LY2H’s Radio Van Tour, and One CW Question Distilled Editions
    by Thomas Witherspoon
    Every now and then, a few items cross my desk that are simply worth passing along. QRPer Notes is a short collection of those tidbits — interesting stories, tips, and links making waves in the world of radio! -Thomas (K4SWL) Lighthouse, beaches, and 63 parks: Activate All RI hits the airwaves this weekend Many thanks […]
  • N8PEM: A Zippy Paddle Story on Picea Benchmark
    by Thomas Witherspoon
    by Chris (N8PEM) At Hamvention this year, I ran into Rich, KE4WLE, and got a close look at some of his 3D-printed work — including the Zippy paddles he’d brought along. The build quality was impressive, but the coolest part is how customizable they are. My own 3D printer can’t lay in different colored text […]

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  • QSL Digest News
    QSL Digest provides daily amateur radio news, commentary, and updates from the community, covering contests, equipment, and propagation. – Listed in Ham Radio/Ham Radio News
  • Top Amateur Radio Websites – Issue 2635
    This week, we've pulled together a few items that touch on some persistent challenges and evolving technologies in the shack. There's a practical look at mitigating common-mode issues, something that comes up often when dealing with feed lines and antenna installations, especially for those running higher power or operating portable. We also have a couple […]
  • WAEDC QTC CrossCheck for Windows
    QTC-CrossCheck is an offline Windows utility for WAEDC CW QTC traffic. It decodes QTC groups from WAV recordings and compares them with UCXLog QTC files. – Listed in Software/Log Analysis
  • RigOne: Windows and macOS Radio Controller
    RigOne is a focused radio control application for Windows 10/11 and macOS (in development), offering essential controls for desk operation. – Listed in Software/Radio Control

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