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πŸ“‘ Ham Radio Today 🌐 Exploring the airwaves with POTA, SOTA, DXing & more. πŸ“š Educating, inspiring, and Elmering the next generation of hams. πŸ”— Tips, reviews, and community stories. πŸ‘¨β€πŸ’» Visit: hamradiotoday.org #HamRadio #AmateurRadio #Elmering

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Activating a park in Florida in the Winter β€” Ham Radio Today Today saw me travel out to Chito Branch Reserve for a POTA activation in the afternoon. I have been here before, but it is close to where we are staying so it is a convenient park for me to go to duri...

New Blog Post: Activating a park in Florida in the Winter
#hamradio #qrp #pota

www.hamradiotoday.org/blog/activat...

23.01.2025 15:53 πŸ‘ 7 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Ham Radio Tales: EP1 – CW Stories and a Morse Code Tip for On-Air Use
Ham Radio Tales: EP1 – CW Stories and a Morse Code Tip for On-Air Use YouTube video by Ham Radio Today

Video Post: The first of a series we will be doing called Ham Radio Tales. We will be sharing stories about our journeys in Ham Radio over the decades
#hamradio #history #vlog #stories

youtu.be/X9KZB_a8FHA

15.01.2025 16:09 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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2 Operator Activation β€” Ham Radio Today It all begins with an idea. Today…I went by and grabbed my buddy Roger (KG4WBI) and took him with me to activate US-2169 for a few hours. Needless to say, we had a wonderful time.

New Blog Post: 2 Operator Activation

#hamradio #qrp #pota
www.hamradiotoday.org/blog/2-opera...

10.01.2025 04:31 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
Last Morse Code POTA of 2024 for WK4DS with the Ten Tec Scout!
Last Morse Code POTA of 2024 for WK4DS with the Ten Tec Scout! YouTube video by Ham Radio Today

New Video: #pota activation US-2169 12.31.24
#hamradio #qrp #morsecode #cw

youtu.be/-Qb50xqIbw0

06.01.2025 14:27 πŸ‘ 6 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Que lo Que!! DE KV9L

04.01.2025 20:06 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Rainy day POTA is awesome! β€” Ham Radio Today Rainy weather can elevate your Parks on the Air (POTA) experience! Discover tips to stay dry, enjoy reduced noise levels, and make unique QSOs. Learn why rainy-day activations are both challenging and...

New Blog Post: Rainy day POTA is awesome!
#hamradio #pota #morsecode #cw #qrp

www.hamradiotoday.org/blog/rainy-d...

04.01.2025 14:01 πŸ‘ 7 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Morse Code Fundamentals: Timing and Spacing Explained
Morse Code Fundamentals: Timing and Spacing Explained YouTube video by Ham Radio Today

We posted a new video up.....
Morse Code Fundamentals: Timing and Spacing Explained
#morsecode #hamradio #amateurradio #learnmorse #hamradiotips #cw #elmering
youtu.be/9ZQxuLJRDaA

02.01.2025 14:55 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Learn Morse Code Letters - YouTube We share little short snippetts about CW or Morse Code is small bite sized pieces that are easy to take in.

Learn Morse: Letters
#morsecode #hamradio #amateurradio #learnmorse #hamradiotips #cw #elmering
youtube.com/playlist?lis...

31.12.2024 13:52 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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The "big bands" today. No, not the musical kind. HF bands with FT8 over the past 24 h, into Vancouver via MLA-30+ loop antenna. 10, 12, 15, 20 m bands.
@k5em.com @va7bwx.bsky.social @ve7sar.bsky.social @ve7ptn.bsky.social @hamradiotoday.org

28.12.2024 05:45 πŸ‘ 9 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Learn Morse Code with Our YouTube Playlists | Ham Radio Today β€” Ham Radio Today Get started in Morse code with our A-Z letters and numbers playlists. Perfect for beginners or a refresher!

Since I have been slacking and playing catchup on this platform. You can find both Letters and Numbers Playlists if you want to jump ahead and not wait for me to post them one a day here
#morsecode #hamradio #amateurradio #learnmorse #hamradiotips #cw #elmering
www.hamradiotoday.org/blog/getting...

27.12.2024 13:28 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
The letter T - Morse code moment of the day, how to get started in ham radio #morsecode
The letter T - Morse code moment of the day, how to get started in ham radio #morsecode YouTube video by Ham Radio Today

Ok the holidays are over and we have been neglecting Bluesky
...we now return you to our regularly scheduled programing!
The letter T - Morse code moment of the day, how to get started in ham radio
#morsecode #hamradio #amateurradio #learnmorse #hamradiotips #cw #elmering
youtube.com/shorts/YLSaK...

27.12.2024 10:03 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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24 h of FT8 monitoring for 10, 12, 15, 17 m, in Vancouver, through 2230 UTC / 2:30 PM local. Monitoring 16 FT8 frequencies simultaneously via MLA-30 and PDSDR. Note 10 m with over 2k transmitters.
@hamradioworld.bsky.social @hamradiotoday.org @ve7sar.bsky.social @hamateuradiodude.bsky.social

22.12.2024 22:42 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Final Update for ARISS SSTV Event.
Frequency: 145.800 MHz
Mode: PD120
Start: ~ 1500 UTC Christmas Day (7 AM PST)
End: ~ 1400 UTC Jan 5 (6 AM PST)
Submissions: ariss-usa.org/ARISS_SSTV/

@n4jaw.bsky.social
@hamradio.bsky.social
@ve7sar.bsky.social
@hamradiotoday.org

24.12.2024 21:36 πŸ‘ 11 πŸ” 4 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Ham radio is still a disaster lifeline, even in the iPhone era - here's why Sometimes disaster strikes and conventional communication systems fail. Here's how amateur ham radio operators provide a crucial link between those in affected areas and the outside world.

So nice to read about Ham Radio outside of the Ham Radio spectrum
#hamradio
www.zdnet.com/home-and-off...

20.12.2024 06:29 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
The letter S - Morse code moment of the day, how to get started in ham radio #morsecode
The letter S - Morse code moment of the day, how to get started in ham radio #morsecode YouTube video by Ham Radio Today

The letter S - Morse code moment of the day, how to get started in ham radio

#morsecode #hamradio #amateurradio #learnmorse #hamradiotips #cw #elmering

youtube.com/shorts/OZVbZ...

18.12.2024 14:27 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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All set for the first SONATE-2 pass for this weekend's SSTV event. Pass is rather low to the east for Metro Vancouver. Let's see if we can decode one, or both of the transmitted images at 2207 UTC.
@pdxh0b0.bsky.social @n4jaw.bsky.social @hamradiotoday.org

13.12.2024 21:48 πŸ‘ 8 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
The letter R - Morse code moment of the day, how to get started in ham radio #morsecode
The letter R - Morse code moment of the day, how to get started in ham radio #morsecode YouTube video by Ham Radio Today

The letter R - Morse code moment of the day, how to get started in ham radio

#morsecode #hamradio #amateurradio #learnmorse #hamradiotips #cw #elmering

youtube.com/shorts/-6Ufm...

12.12.2024 14:52 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Weekly Propagation Forecast Bulletins Product: Weekly Highlights and Forecasts :Issued: 2024 Dec 09 0103 UTC # Prepared by the US Dept. of Commerce, NOAA, Space Weather Predicti...

Weekly Propagation Forecast Bulletins http://mt-shortwave.blogspot.com/2024/12/weekly-highlights-and-forecasts-issued.html #hamradio

09.12.2024 18:58 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Yep there is a secondary.....
change that and I bet that will fix it

10.12.2024 16:49 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Wonder if it is pulling from two data sources then hence why it is getting jumbled?

10.12.2024 16:48 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Check here....
dogparksoftware.com/MacLoggerDX%...

It has been forever since I played around with

10.12.2024 16:44 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Join the monthly NAQCC QRP CW Sprint, Wed. Dec 11 0130-0330Z (tonight in No. Amer). Details naqcc.info/scoreboard.p... #qrp #cw #qrpradio #amateurradio

10.12.2024 12:32 πŸ‘ 9 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1
Transmit Power Recommendations

Transmit Power Recommendations

Planning your next ARISS contact?

We recommend 5 watts via a directional antenna for your ham radio contact based on AMSAT guidelines.

10.12.2024 15:17 πŸ‘ 15 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
Compact Powerhouse: Elecraft T1 Meets TR35 for QRP CW #hamradio
Compact Powerhouse: Elecraft T1 Meets TR35 for QRP CW #hamradio YouTube video by Ham Radio Today

Quick Short from the previous POTA Activation video
#hamradio #amateurradio #morsecode #qrp #pota
youtube.com/shorts/ajh-p...

10.12.2024 15:29 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
The letter Q - Morse code moment of the day, how to get started in ham radio #morsecode
The letter Q - Morse code moment of the day, how to get started in ham radio #morsecode YouTube video by Ham Radio Today

The letter Q - Morse code moment of the day, how to get started in ham radio

#morsecode #hamradio #amateurradio #learnmorse #hamradiotips #cw #elmering
youtube.com/shorts/lyzPn...

10.12.2024 13:56 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0


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09.12.2024 13:00 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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08.12.2024 07:48 πŸ‘ 8 πŸ” 4 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Affordable, Last-Minute Quality Gifts for the Field Radio Enthusiast in YourΒ Life I've received eight messages from people who would like to give a special ham radio personβ€”their spouse, partner, parent, child, or friendβ€”a gift but don't know what. I get these messages every year, and while I'm typically busy in December, I enjoy answering them because it means that I can take a gift decision in a significantly positive direction for someone.

Affordable, Last-Minute Quality Gifts for the Field Radio Enthusiast in YourΒ Life

I've received eight messages from people who would like to give a special ham radio personβ€”their spouse, partner, parent, child, or friendβ€”a gift but don't know what. I get these messages every year, and while I'm…

08.12.2024 22:54 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1
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POTA Activation at DeSoto Falls: QRP with the Penntek TR35 and Elecraft T1 β€” Ham Radio Today Discover David WK4DS's POTA adventure at DeSoto Falls State Park, where he tested the Penntek TR35 QRP rig with the Elecraft T1 tuner. Learn how his portable setup performed across 20, 17, and 30 mete...

πŸ“‘ Blog Post: POTA Activation at DeSoto Falls State Park!
Join David (WK4DS) as he tests the Penntek TR35 QRP rig and Elecraft T1 tuner with a 41' random wire antenna. See how his setup performed across 20, 17, and 30 meters
#HamRadio #AmateurRadio #POTA #QRP

www.hamradiotoday.org/blog/pota-ac...

07.12.2024 21:11 πŸ‘ 8 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
The letter P - Morse code moment of the day, how to get started in ham radio #morsecode
The letter P - Morse code moment of the day, how to get started in ham radio #morsecode YouTube video by Ham Radio Today

The letter P - Morse code moment of the day, how to get started in ham radio

#morsecode #hamradio #amateurradio #learnmorse #hamradiotips #cw #elmering
www.youtube.com/shorts/nzMHH...

07.12.2024 20:49 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0