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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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July

tue01jul12:00 am11:59 pmRAC Canada Day12:00 am - 11:59 pm ALL BANDS Event Organized By: RAC Type:HF + VHFModes:CW,SSB

sat05jul(jul 5)2:00 pmsun06(jul 6)2:00 pmMarconi Memorial Contest2:00 pm - 2:00 pm (6) HF Bands Event Organized By: ARI FANO Type:HF ContestModes:CW

sat12jul(jul 12)12:00 pmsun13(jul 13)11:59 amIARU HF World Championship12:00 pm - 11:59 am (13) HF Bands Event Organized By: IARU Type:HF ContestModes:CW,SSB Event TagsIARU

sat19jul(jul 19)6:00 pmsun20(jul 20)9:00 pmCQ World Wide VHF6:00 pm - 9:00 pm (20) UTC VHF UHF Bands Event Organized By: CQ Magazine Type:VHF Contest Event TagsCQ,VHF

sat26jul(jul 26)12:00 pmsun27(jul 27)12:00 pmRSGB IOTA Contest12:00 pm - 12:00 pm (27) UTC HF Bands Event Organized By: RSGB Type:HF ContestModes:CW,SSB Event TagsIOTA,RSGB

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Featured Ham Radio Products

ICOM IC-7300 Brochure

ICOM IC-7300 The Innovative HF Transceiver with High Performance Real-Time Spectrum Scope - English Brochure

Icom IC-2730

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

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.

Yaesu FT-991

The FT-991 is the next generation in all mode, all band MF/HF/VHF/UHF transceiver with C4FM

ICOM IC-7200

The ICOM IC7200 is a robust amateur radio trasceiver for HF plus six meters band

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.

Elecraft AX1 Antenna

AX1 by Elecraft is an ultra-portable two-band antenna system for 20 and 17 meters.
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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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The Art of Telegraphy: Learning Morse Code with a Practice Oscillator

The importance of having a Morse practice oscillator for those who want to learn Morse code. Options for buying or building one.

Amateur Radio News Feeds

[ARRL] - Friday July 11 2025
Spaceweather.com reports solar activity was at low levels with only C-class flares observed.  The largest flare during the period was a C8.9 from an unnumbered region beyond the east limb at S13.  This region was also responsible for the majority of the remaining flares alongside Regions 4136 and 4137. An approximate M2 was observed by Solar Orbiter at 10/1326 UTC just beyond the east limb, bri...
[ARRL] - Friday July 11 2025
The numbers for 2025 ARRL Field Day continue to grow. As of today, July 10, 3227 entries have been received and each day the list gets bigger, according to ARRL Contest Program Manager Paul Bourque, N1SFE. “Get those entries in!” he encouraged. The deadline is July 29. It was a big year for ARRL Field Day on social media. 260 public posts across several platforms used the hashtag #ARRLFD. That ...
[ARRL] - Friday July 11 2025
Ambrose "Tripp" L. Owens, III, N4NTO, passed away on July 4, 2025. He was 57 years old. Investigators from the Harnett County Sheriff’s Office in North Carolina believe the cause of death was accidental electrocution but a final determination has not been made. Owens was working with an antenna mast in the Chicora Civil War Cemetery at the Averasboro Battlefield during a Parks on the Air (POTA)...
[RSGB] - Friday July 11 2025
We’re delighted to announce that our Keynote Speaker for the RSGB 2025 Convention will be Professor Lucie Green. Prof. Green is a Professor of Physics and a Royal Society University Research Fellow at the Mullard Space Science Laboratory (MSSL) of the University College London (UCL). She has also presented many TV and radio programmes including […]
[RSGB] - Friday July 11 2025
As well as releasing details of the Keynote Speaker, we have published a teaser of the Convention programme. This includes presentations by: Neil Smith, G4DBN who will share his experience of taking complex ideas and turning them into stories that connect with wider audiences. Many of you will be familiar with Neil from the popular […]
[RSGB] - Friday July 11 2025
Set yourself a challenge this summer and get involved with awards chasing. The RSGB awards are open to everyone, whatever your age, licence level and personal interests. They encourage you to push yourself further, learn something new and can even help you to make tweaks to your station to maximise performance. If HF is your […]
[RSGB] - Friday July 11 2025
At a recent meeting of the RSGB Regional Forum, the RSGB Regional Representatives elected George Crawford, MM0JNL as the Regional Forum Chair. George represents Scotland South and Western Isles as the Representative for Region 1. He got involved in amateur radio in 2020 and gained his Full licence by March 2021. George has also been […]
[IARU R1] - Thursday July 10 2025
The IARU Intruder Watch Service (IARU IWS) Newsletter June 2025 is now available.Click on the link to read it! …
[IARU R3] - Thursday July 10 2025
HAM Fair 2025 “Take off to the World of Amateur Radio at Ariake“Dates: August 23rd (Sat) and 24th (Sun), 2025Admission Fee: 2,000Yen, JARL Members/Disabled Fee (show membership card or disability certificate): 1,000YenFree admission for Youth below 22 …

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