The New Book by Bob Locher W9KNI

Can a DX’er from a small town in southwest Oregon hope to compete in the Big Leagues of DX’ing?  Bob Locher, W9KNI, author of the best selling DX Book ever, “The Complete DX’er“, set out on a mission to prove it was possible.  “A Year of DX” is Bob’s personal account of the challenges, joys…

KL7RRC and K5MT/KL7 Summer, 2010

(Languages translation see inside of the text below – Click on ‘Read more’) Клуб “Русский Робинзон” продолжает формирование радиолюбительской части экспедиции “Аляска-2010” – KL7RRC/p и приглашает сильных духом радиолюбителей в путешествие на Аляску в июле-августе 2010 года. Увлекательное путешествие для настоящих “робинзонов” по маршруту: Seattle – Anchorage – Kodiak Island (NA-019) с целью достичь и…

70 MHz in Romania

Since April, 14th 2010 Romanian hams have access to 70MHz band on secondary basis. Maximum allowed power is 20W and the national agency, ANCOM, must be notified before using this band. All amateurs have access on all bands with different power levels according national allocation table. Info from YO4RST

K8JSM arrested at NC Airport

The Ohio man arrested with a loaded handgun at Asheville Regional Airport as President Barack Obama was leaving on Air Force One was an honor student described as a “good kid” by family and friends. Joseph Sean McVey, 23, made an initial court appearance by video Monday in Buncombe County following an arrest that gained…

"Voice of America" about HAM Radio

Photo: Dennis McCarthy/CQ Magazine Helen Schlarman (W0AKI), 89, has multiple sclerosis and says ham radio lets her connect with friends she’s not able to see in person. With millions of people posting up-to-the-minute photos on Facebook, checking Twitter and snuggling up to iPhones, it’s easier than ever to stay in touch. So you might expect…