Discussion of AI in Ham Radio among other things.
AMSAT News Service ANS-089 March 30, 2025 In this edition: Fram2 Mission With Amateur Radio Payload Scheduled to Launch March 31st GridMasterMap Satellite Top 100 Rovers April 2025 Rankings Heathkit Now Offering AMSAT CubeSatSim Kits Changes to AMSAT TLE Distribution for March 28, 2025 ARISS News Upcoming Satellite Operations AMSAT Ambassador Activities Satellite Shorts From … Read more
Friday, February 28, 2025, felt like another “rinse and repeat” day—a pattern I’ve grown used to over the past few weeks. That morning, I woke up early, published a post on QRPer.com, and by 7:30 AM I was outside with my chainsaw, preparing piles of tree debris for the skid steer operator we hired to … Read more
My friend Jonathan (KM4CFT) recently sent me a neat little prototype paddle he designed for the Elecraft KX2 and KX3 field transceivers. He wanted my feedback, so he generously sent me a set to evaluate at no charge. Lately, I’ve been tied up with the final stages of debris cleanup here at the QTH, leaving … Read more
Many thanks to Scott (VA3EKR) who shares the following field report which was originally posted on his blog: March 23, 2025, Fletcher Creek Ecological Reserve, Puslinch, ON (CA-5363) by Scott (VA3EKR) Today was a nice day to walk around, though still a little chilly at around 0°C. Fletcher Creek Ecological Reserve is part of the Hamilton Conservation Area … Read more
Many thanks to Dale (N3HXZ) who writes: “Thomas, Great response to your post [regarding the toughest CW paddles for field use]. What if we consider another idea: collecting the “Greatest Bloopers while Activating” shared by your readers? I can think of several I did, but what takes the cake is a buddy of mine who … Read more
March 23, 2025 In this edition: * January/February 2025 Issue of The AMSAT Journal is Now Available * Fram2Ham SSTV Transmissions Planned * Alba Orbital Assists AMSAT-EA With HADES-ICM Project * Firefly’s Blue Ghost Lander Photographs Eclipse From The Moon * Changes to AMSAT-NA TLE Distribution * ARISS News * Upcoming Satellite Operations * AMSAT … Read more
On February 9, 2025, my good friend Vlado (N3CZ) and I headed out to Pisgah National Forest (US-4510) near Looking Glass Falls for a joint POTA activation. This is Part 2 of our activation — if you missed Part 1, you can check it out here! While I typically write much longer field reports, I’m … Read more
Radio Adventures on the Outer Banks of North Carolina by Bob K4RLC & Alanna K4AAC February 2025 My YL Alanna K4AAC had been advocating for a trip to the Outer Banks of North Carolina for some time. She had never been there to see its incredible natural beauty, and I had not been … Read more
On Friday, March 7, 2025, Vlado (N3CZ) and I made our way to the Charlotte Hamfest — and what a fantastic trip it was! We hit the road Friday morning and arrived in Concord around lunchtime, where we met up with our dear friend Phil (W9IXX) at Captain Steve’s Family Seafood Restaurant. The food was … Read more
ANS-075, March 16, 2025 In this edition: * Amateur Satellites Finally Launch After Delays * NASA’s SPHEREx, PUNCH Missions Launch * ISS Changes Crew for Expedition 73 * Changes to AMSAT-NA TLE Distribution * ARISS News * Upcoming Satellite Operations * AMSAT Ambassador Activities * Satellite Shorts From All Over The AMSAT News Service bulletins … Read more