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EASAT-2 and Hades launch delayed again
EASAT-2 and Hades, the interchanges satellites for radio novices worked by AMSAT-EA, won’t be dispatched in June with SpaceX as arranged, as the FAA (the American Aviation Administration) has dismissed […]
Linking La Crosse, Wisconsin and Ireland via Amateur Radio
La Crosse is a city on the Mississippi River, in western Wisconsin in the USA and this year in mid-August they will hold their sixteenth yearly Irish fest. What’s distinctive […]
Italy Special Event by U1GSC Amateur Radio Club
Individuals from the 4U1GSC Amateur Radio Club are currently dynamic as 4U29MAY from the UN Global Service Center in Brindisi, Italy, until June 30th. Action is to observe “Worldwide Day […]
Public invited to watch ham radio operators in action
The Madison County Amateur Radio Club will participate in a national emergency communications preparedness exercise on June 26-27. Known as Field Day, the exercise involves setting up and operating emergency […]
Portable Power Stations for Ham Radio
Portable power stations are the smaller, lesser-known cousin of generators and in Ham Radio power is everything. But when considering a portable power station you need to considered factors such […]
Short waves and the Radio Amateur: Hams have a right to be proud of this hobby.
In the early day of radio, it was thought that only long-wave radio transmissions could travel long distances, and so radio amateurs – Know as ‘Hams’ – were allowed to […]
Amateur Radio Qualification, You Can Learn From The Comfort Of Your Sofa.
The COVID-19 crisis has forced education systems worldwide to find alternatives to face-to-face instruction. As a result, online teaching and learning have been used by teachers and students on an […]
Why you should get your Ham Radio License?
With most of us leading super busy lives, the idea of volunteer with your local amateur radio club – giving your time and energy to a cause without financial reward – […]
Used Ham Gear For Sale: Craigslist Isn’t the Place to Buy.
Beyond the fact that sites like Craigslist generally are riddled with scams and advertisers, it’s important to for the most part understand where actually your used amateur radio kind of […]
This Emergency Amateur Radio group remains largely unknown and usually stumbled upon in the moment of crisis?
The use of MARS remains a largely unknown or niche capability, one that is usually stumbled upon by planners in the moment of crisis and then poorly implemented. Maj. Brian […]
Lessons Learned From A Derecho!
Jan 26, 2021 •
As a new Ham John, KE0ZOW found himself and his community in a severe weather event, know as a Derecho. The heavy wind event brought down power and communications a […]
Communication breaks down in High River
Jan 26, 2021 •
The town of High River is no stranger to flooding, but in 2013, there were communications break down in the region as water continued to flow. Vince had his orders […]
The Challenges Facing Ham Radio During A Search & Rescue Operation
Jan 26, 2021 •
As a working cowboy, he vanished from the Merritt area and his is abandoned horse was found fully saddled on a forest service road northwest of the city two days […]
What was The Last Wireless Message On The Doomed Titanic?
Feb 17, 2021 • 45:12
At 12:15 AM on April 15, 1912, a message rang out across the Atlantic: “CQD MGY 41.46 N 50.24 W.” The message, sent by a Marconi radio operator, came from […]
A Winter Storm Didn't Stop Texas Hams
Feb 25, 2021 • 12:28
The February 13–17, 2021 North American winter storm, also unofficially referred to as Winter Storm Uri, was a major winter and ice storm that had widespread impacts across the United […]
When disaster strikes in the UK, they call on Raynet.
Mar 3, 2021 • 21:09
Today in the Last Wire Podcast, we’re joined with Tom, (M7GMZ). Who’s part of the South Wiltshire Raynet in the United Kingdom. His group is part of a volunteer communication […]
A New Ham's Trial By Fire!
Apr 13, 2021 • 15:53
While Ed W4EMB, was still station in Iraq, he studied Ham radio while he could, between missions. Little did he know that when he got back and wrote his amateur […]
Why does this Emergency Amateur Radio group remain largely unknown?
Apr 21, 2021 • 19:30
The Military Auxiliary Radio System (MARS) is a Defense Department-sponsored civilian auxiliary of amateur radio operators that actively supports military operations. While the USA Defence Department will employ amateur radio […]
Wildfires Shut Down Communications
Jan 26, 2021 •
On this episode of The Last Wire Podcast, we are joined with Myles, VE7FSR. On this show, we will learn about the 2017 wildfires that displaced thousands of residents in […]
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