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04-26-18 Why Experts Say We Should All Pay More... For all our space probes and research missions, we're still learning how solar flares and other space weather can cause trouble here on Earth. "Geomagnetic activity... 04-26-18, 19:01 pm For all our space probes and research missions, we're still learning how solar flares and other space weather can cause trouble here on Earth. "Geomagnetic activity induces ground currents and impacts power grids," said Sarah Gibson, a senior scientist at the National Center for Atmospheric Research. "Radiation storms knock out satellite function, increase exposure of airplane passengers and crew on polar routes, and are particularly dangerous for our astronauts." View article »
04-26-18 DX News -- ARRL DX Bulletin #18: This week's bulletin was made possible with information provided by The Daily DX, the OPDX Bulletin, 425 DX News, DXNL, Contest Corral from QST and the ARRL Contest... 04-26-18, 13:06 pm This week's bulletin was made possible with information provided by The Daily DX, the OPDX Bulletin, 425 DX News, DXNL, Contest Corral from QST and the ARRL Contest Calendar and WA7BNM web sites. Thanks to all. View article »
04-24-18 RSGB 2018 Convention Booking Now: Bookings for the RSGB 2018 Convention are now open. The event takes place from 12 to 14 October 2018 and there will be topics to cater for all tastes and at all levels... 04-24-18, 19:07 pm Bookings for the RSGB 2018 Convention are now open. The event takes place from 12 to 14 October 2018 and there will be topics to cater for all tastes and at all levels across five lecture streams. The event also includes a buildathon, a construction competition and an opportunity to visit the National Radio Centre at Bletchley Park during the day on Friday, 12 October. View article »
04-24-18 King's High School ARISS Contact on BBC TV: On April 19 student Eleanor Griffin led the live question and answer session between King's High School and Warwick Preparatory School (GB4KHS) and astronaut Ricky... 04-24-18, 19:06 pm On April 19 student Eleanor Griffin led the live question and answer session between King's High School and Warwick Preparatory School (GB4KHS) and astronaut Ricky Arnold KE5DAU on the International Space Station (NA1SS). King's High School strongly encourage their girls to develop their interests both inside and outside the classroom. This culture of empowerment led one of their girls, Eleanor Griffin, to apply to ARISS Europe (Amateur Radio on the International Space Station) for a highly prestigious link-up to the International Space Station. View article »
04-24-18 Ham Talk Live! -- BONUS: WMPLOTA: Thursday night (4/25) at 7 PM Eastern, there's a BONUS mini episode of Ham Talk Live! before our regular show this week. WMPLOTA fever is crossing the globe! We... 04-24-18, 11:13 am Thursday night (4/25) at 7 PM Eastern, there's a BONUS mini episode of Ham Talk Live! before our regular show this week. WMPLOTA fever is crossing the globe! We originally scheduled a full bonus episode about Wal-Mart Parking Lots on the Air, but due to an illness we had to postpone the episode. But, I will have a mini episode about WMPLOTA with what you need to know to participate! And, we will follow up later with a full call-in show soon. View article »
04-23-18 Visitors Tune Into Amateur Radio Stations at... PARMA, Ohio -- A couple of slender, temporary towers stood in a grassy field at Stearns Homestead April 21 while members of the Parma Radio Club operated some amateur... 04-23-18, 19:00 pm PARMA, Ohio -- A couple of slender, temporary towers stood in a grassy field at Stearns Homestead April 21 while members of the Parma Radio Club operated some amateur radio stations from the adjacent parking lot. Hal Rogers, a Parma resident and club president, shifted the dial on a digital receiver and was able to pick up another operator in Arizona. This was the sixth year that the Parma Radio Club has hosted its Earth Day event at Stearns Farm. Their equipment was powered by energy from the sun. A large solar panel was located outside the historic Stearns farmhouse. He said despite the popularity of cell phones, the internet and other high-tech methods of communication, amateur radio remains popular. "It's easy to contact other operators around the world," Rogers said, noting that it's not necessary to have an internet connection. A radio signal is relayed through the air and bounced to a receiver. View article »
04-23-18 Do Ham Radios Really Slow Wi‑Fi? Your reader's letter (April 8) claimed the neighbour's ham radio aerial affects his wi-fi. This is highly unlikely. The Radio Society of Great Britain (RSGB) suggests... 04-23-18, 19:00 pm Your reader's letter (April 8) claimed the neighbour's ham radio aerial affects his wi-fi. This is highly unlikely. The Radio Society of Great Britain (RSGB) suggests that neighbours work together: the operator keeps a record of when he is transmitting, the reader of when he is having wi-fi problems. This will identify whether it is the transmitter at fault or (as is more common) the modem. View article »

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