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Ham Radio Frequencies

Amateur radio enthusiasts utilize specific frequency bands allocated globally for communication. From Low Frequency (LF) to Very-High Frequencies (VHF), each band has distinct characteristics and propagation conditions. Frequency allocations vary by country and ITU region. Understanding band usage and regulations is crucial for effective communication among ham radio operators worldwide.

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April

sat05apr(apr 5)3:00 pmsun06(apr 6)3:00 pmSP DX Contest CW3:00 pm - 3:00 pm (6) HF Bands Event Organized By: PZK Type:HF ContestModes:CW

sat05apr(apr 5)4:00 pmsun06(apr 6)4:00 pmEA RTTY ContestEA RTTY Contest4:00 pm - 4:00 pm (6) HF Bands Event Organized By: URE Type:HF ContestModes:RTTY

sat12apr(apr 12)7:00 amsun13(apr 13)1:00 pmJapan International DX Contest CW7:00 am - 1:00 pm (13) HF Bands Event Organized By: JARL Type:HF ContestModes:CW

sat12apr(apr 12)12:00 pmsun13(apr 13)11:59 amOK OM DX Contest SSB12:00 pm - 11:59 am (13) HF Bands Event Organized By: CRC SZR Type:HF ContestModes:SSB

sat12apr(apr 12)12:00 pmsun13(apr 13)6:00 pmIG-RY World Wide RTTY Contest12:00 pm - 6:00 pm (13) HF Bands Event Organized By: IG RTTY Type:HF ContestModes:RTTY

sat12apr(apr 12)9:00 pmsun13(apr 13)9:00 pmYuri Gagaring CW Contest9:00 pm - 9:00 pm (13) HF Bands Event Organized By: Yuri Gagarin Contest Type:HF ContestModes:CW

fri18apr12:00 am11:59 pmWorld Amateur Radio Day12:00 am - 11:59 pm ALL BANDS Event Organized By: IARU Type:Special EventModes:CW,DIGITAL,SSB

fri18apr(apr 18)9:00 pmsat19(apr 19)9:00 pmHolyland DX Contest9:00 pm - 9:00 pm (19) HF Bands Event Organized By: IARC Type:HF ContestModes:CW,DIGITAL,SSB

sat19apr(apr 19)6:00 amsun20(apr 20)5:59 amWorked All Provinces of China DX Contest6:00 am - 5:59 am (20) HF Bands Event Organized By: Mulan DX Club Type:HF ContestModes:CW,SSB

sat19apr(apr 19)9:00 amsun20(apr 20)11:59 pmCQMM DX Contest9:00 am - 11:59 pm (20) HF Bands Event Organized By: CWJF Group Type:HF ContestModes:CW

sat26apr(apr 26)12:00 pmsun27(apr 27)11:59 amSP DX Contest RTTY12:00 pm - 11:59 am (27) HF Bands Event Organized By: PZK Type:HF ContestModes:RTTY

sat26apr(apr 26)1:00 pmsun27(apr 27)12:59 pmHelvetia Contest HF1:00 pm - 12:59 pm (27) HF Bands Event Organized By: USKA Type:HF ContestModes:CW,DIGITAL,SSB

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ICOM IC-7300 Brochure

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Yaesu FT-891

The Yaesu FT-891 is a compact 100W transceiver praised for its portability, excellent receiver performance, and affordability, making it ideal for mobile operations. However, users criticize its menu-driven interface, lack of internal antenna tuner, and basic display features. Overall, it caters well to budget-conscious operators focused on portability.

Icom IC-2730

IC-2730 VHF/UHF Dual band mobile transceiver, featuring two simultaneous receivers and cross band repeater.

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Yaesu FT-857D

The Yaesu FT-857 provides base station-type performance from an ultra-compact package that's ideal for mobile or external battery portable work with a full 100 W output power.

Xiegu X5105 HF+6m QRP Transceiver

Xiegu X5105 QRP portable HF and 6m transceiver with a general coverage receiver, features a large LCD display, automatic antenna tuner and a built in high capacity battery.
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Anytone AT-778UV FM Dual Band Transceiver

The Anytone AT-778UV is a popular dual-band FM transceiver known for its affordability and solid features. Operating on VHF (144-148 MHz) and UHF (440-450 MHz) bands, it offers selectable power outputs of 25W, 15W, or 5W. Its bright 180-degree TFT LCD display and intuitive interface enhance usability in various settings. While it delivers good audio quality and a robust build, it lacks a dedicated volume knob and may heat up during extended use. Overall, it's an excellent entry-level choice for amateur radio enthusiasts.

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Amateur Radio News Feeds

[ARRL] - Monday April 21 2025
ARRL Ham Radio Open House events are garnering press around the country. In Yaphank, New York, on Long Island, an event held by the Suffolk County Radio Club was featured in Newsday (paywall).Reporter Joe Werkmeister profiled the club’s event that drew out a crowd of visitors. ARRL Hudson Division Director Ed Wilson, W2XDD, who serves as Vice President of the club, was quoted in the story. Many...
[IARU R3] - Monday April 21 2025
Dear Contester, The ALL ASIAN DX Contest rules have been revised to make the contest more fun and attractive for participants. The 2025 ALL ASIAN DX Contest Dates:CW : June 21 — 22, 2025PHONE : September 6 — …
[ARRL] - Friday April 18 2025
Spaceweather.com reports a Cannibal Coronal Mass Ejection on April 15 sparked geomagnetic storms.  On April 16, the storm became severe (G4) with Northern Lights sighted as far south as France.  The storm is subsiding now to a category G1/G2, which could still produce high-latitude auroras. Although Regions AR4062 and AR4064 have been relatively quiet they are more structurally complex than ant...
[ARRL] - Friday April 18 2025
Former ARRL Vice Director and Contest Advisory Committee Chairman Wayne Overbeck, N6NB, passed away Saturday April 12, 2025. He was 82 years old. Overbeck held an Amateur Extra-class license and was active in amateur radio for over 68 years. He served four terms as an elected ARRL Vice Director, from 1984 to 1993, and was also chairman of the ARRL Contest Advisory Committee during the 1970s and...
[ARRL] - Friday April 18 2025
Paul “Tad” Cook, K7RA, passed away on April 13, 2025. For 36 years, Cook wrote the weekly W1AW Propagation Forecast Bulletin and the K7RA Solar Update for the ARRL Letter. He retired in January 2025, citing a recent ALS diagnosis and on March 8, Cook received the ARRL President’s Award presented to him by ARRL Northwestern Division Director Mark Tharp, KB7HDX.Several weeks ago, Robin Amundson, ...
[IARU R2] - Friday April 18 2025
This year we celebrate the 100th anniversary of the founding of the International Amateur Radio Union in Paris, France.  Radio 100 years ago was relatively new and not widely understood by the general public.  What a difference one hundred years …
[IARU R2] - Friday April 18 2025
The IARU Administrative Council has released a paper entitled “Consultation on the proposed restructuring of the International Amateur Radio Union (IARU)” (PDF). The Region 2 Executive Committee is sponsoring TWO informational Zoom meetings to discuss this document.  All Region 2 …
[ARRL] - Thursday April 17 2025
April 18th is honored as World Amateur Radio Day, when we celebrate the founding of the International Amateur Radio Union (IARU). The organization was born out of a meeting in Paris on April 17, 1925. ARRL took a leadership role in its founding, with ARRL Founder Hiram Percy Maxim, then 1AW, serving as the first President of IARU.As reported by Kenneth B. Warner, 1BHW, in the June 1925 edition ...
[RSGB] - Thursday April 17 2025
As a new benefit, the Society has teamed up with several museums to offer RSGB members discounted entry for 2025. Members can receive between 20 and 50 percent off admission fees at Amberley Museum, Bawdsey Radar Museum, Internal Fire Museum of Power, PK Porthcurno Museum of Global Communications, and The National Museum of Computing. Whether […]

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