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Ending Our POTA Rove on the Right Foot: South Mountain State Park with Scott VA3EKR
While Scott (VA3EKR) was visiting western North Carolina, we decided that Monday, November 17, 2025, would be devoted entirely to a three?park POTA rove. Our first stop was Lake James State Park (you can read that field report here). From there we moved on to the Table Rock Fish Hatchery (field report here). The final–and … <a href="https://qrper.com/2025/12/ending-our-pota-rove-on-the-right-foot-south-mountain-state-park-with-scott-va3ekr/" class="more-link">Continue reading <span class="screen-reader-text">Ending Our POTA Rove on the Right Foot: South Mountain State Park with Scott VA3EKR</span> <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a>
Some holiday reading for shortwave listeners
by Dan Greenall Attention all SWL’s! For those of you with a little extra free time over the holiday season, I would highly recommend having a look at two books that were written by a couple of very respected DXer’s from the past. They are both available on the Internet Archive and their respective […]
Radio Dabanga is Struggling After Cuts to USAID
Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor Bill Patalon for sharing this thoughtful NPR piece about Radio Dabanga—an Amsterdam-based broadcaster that serves as a lifeline for listeners in war-torn Sudan. Radio Dabanga is facing a funding crisis after major cuts to foreign aid, including U.S. Agency for International Development support. For many Sudanese, Radio Dabanga has […]
KD9YEY: Planning a Winter POTA Rover Run in Indiana
A Warthog and a Rhino by Bryce (KD9YEY) Winter has settled firmly over Indiana. As the temperatures drop and daylight fades, most people retreat indoors to enjoy the cozy activities neglected during warmer months. For this crew of two, however, winter presents the perfect opportunity to get outside and activate for Parks on the Air … <a href="https://qrper.com/2025/12/kd9yey-planning-a-winter-pota-rover-run-in-indiana/" class="more-link">Continue reading <span class="screen-reader-text">KD9YEY: Planning a Winter POTA Rover Run in Indiana</span> <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a>
Bob’s Raido Corner: Industrial, Scientific, and Medical (ISM) Bands
Industrial, Scientific, and Medical (ISM) Bands Noted by Bob Colegrove This is not the sort of thing you might consider typical DX. One reporter traced a signal like the one I describe here to the innocuous utility box at the corner of his lot. No, it is not noise. It is an RF signal, essentially […]
Carlos’ Illustrated Radio Listening Report and Recording of NHK (December 19, 2025)
Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor and noted political cartoonist, Carlos Latuff, who shares the following illustrated radio listening report of a recent NHK broadcast. Carlos notes: New damage estimates released for Tokyo metropolitan earthquake: “Up to 18,000 dead”, NHK, 9750 kHz “…If a major earthquake were to occur directly beneath the city center, the worst-case scenario is estimated […]
Texas Radio Shortwave: Holiday Schedule 2025
Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor Terry (N5RTC), who shares the following Holiday schedule for Texas Radio Shortwave (click image to enlarge):
Portable Antennas for Serious DXing: Don’s Field Tests from Parks to the Open Road (Part 1)
Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor Don Moore–noted author, traveler, and DXer–who shares the following post: Two Portable Antennas for Remote DXing (Part One) By Don Moore Don’s traveling DX stories can be found in his book Tales of a Vagabond DXer [SWLing Post affiliate link]. If you’ve already read his book and enjoyed it, do Don a favor and […]
Brian’s Journey to a POTA Kilo on the North Country Trail
A Long Kilo on the North Country Trail by Brian (K3ES) The North Country Trail (NCT), US-4239, is the longest National Scenic Trail in America. It stretches 4800 miles across eight states, from Lake Sakakawea State Park in North Dakota to its intersection with the Appalachian Trail at Willard Gap in Vermont. My first Parks … <a href="https://qrper.com/2025/12/brians-journey-to-a-kilo-on-the-north-country-trail/" class="more-link">Continue reading <span class="screen-reader-text">Brian’s Journey to a POTA Kilo on the North Country Trail</span> <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a>
The ARRL Solar Update
<p>Solar activity has been at low levels with only a few C1 flares from<br />Region 4307. Slight growth and consolidation were observed in that<br />region as it neared the southwestern limb. Slight decay and<br />separation were observed in Region 4311. The rest of the spotted<br />regions were either stable or in decay. CME analysis will be<br />conducted as imagery becomes available. Solar activity is expected<br />to be low with...</p>
Up to $25,000 at Stake in New ARRL Student Coding Competition
<p>Pre-registration is now open for a Student Coding Competition, a new national challenge sponsored by ARRL The National Association for Amateur Radio®. The project is designed to engage young radio amateurs in shaping the future of amateur radio through software development. Open to ARRL-member amateur radio operators aged 21 and younger, the competition will invite students to design a mobile a...</p>
Obsolete Part 97 Rules to be Deleted February 10, 2026
<p>The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) in October 2025 adopted a Report and Order to delete almost 400 obsolete rules pertaining to its wireless services. As previously reported by ARRL, among the deletions were four in Part 97 that govern the Amateur Radio Service.</p><p>ARRL reports that the notice of the Report and Order has now been published in the Federal Register. Unless an objection is ra...</p>
Why I love simple antenna setups
<p>This week’s video has two stories, and a surprise ending. When the weather gets cold enough to end our camping season, Christine’s and my attention turns to making fun day trips. We’ll often pick an interesting location and string together a couple of Parks on the Air activations to round things out. That’s how this […]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.jpole-antenna.com/2025/12/19/why-i-love-simple-antenna-setups/">Why I love simple antenna setups</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.jpole-antenna.com">KB9VBR Antennas</a>.</p>
Pedestrian Mobile at Its Best: An Impromptu KH1 SOTA Activation at Anderson Mountain
Yesterday, Wednesday, December 17, 2025, I managed to squeeze in a very impromptu Summits on the Air activation. My wife and I had been away from the QTH for nearly two weeks. One of those weeks was spent on the coast of North Carolina in Carolina Beach with our daughters, enjoying some much-needed family relaxation … <a href="https://qrper.com/2025/12/pedestrian-mobile-at-its-best-an-impromptu-kh1-sota-activation-at-anderson-mountain/" class="more-link">Continue reading <span class="screen-reader-text">Pedestrian Mobile at Its Best: An Impromptu KH1 SOTA Activation at Anderson Mountain</span> <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a>
Alan Roe’s B-25 Holiday Programmes on Shortwave & Season Guide to Music on Shortwave (version 3.0)
Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, Alan Roe, who shares his B-25 Holiday Programmes on Shortwave and B-25 (version 3.0) season guide to music on shortwave. Alan provides these amazing resource as a free PDF download. Click here to download Holiday Programmes on Shortwave v1.0 (PDF) Click here to download Music on Shortwave B-25 v3.0 (PDF) […]
Carlos’ Radiofax Scrapbook: December 17, 2025
Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor and noted political cartoonist, Carlos Latuff, who shares the latest entry in his Radiofax scrapbook. Carlos notes: Today’s Kyodo News English Edition, received via radiofax in Porto Alegre.
Videos: 44 years of 44Net, Linux HT, Super Rybakov antenna
44 Years of 44 Net 44 years ago, Hank Magnuski, KA6M, asked for some IP addresses for ham radio experimentation. He was assigned a /8 block, or 16,777,216 addresses. We now know this block addresses as 44Net. The Linux HT Can you really run Linux on an HT? Yes! Watch this video and see how […]
Radio Shack’s 10 meter Wonder Rig
<p>For many of us, the 10 meter band was our first exposure to the HF amateur radio bands. Passing your Technician exam, you have operating privileges between 28.0 and 28.5 MHz, and if you don’t immediately upgrade to General, may find yourself exploring the phone portion of the band. When I was first licensed a […]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.jpole-antenna.com/2025/12/17/radio-shacks-10-meter-wonder-rig/">Radio Shack’s 10 meter Wonder Rig</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.jpole-antenna.com">KB9VBR Antennas</a>.</p>
Carlos’ Radiofax Scrapbook: December 16, 2025
Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor and noted political cartoonist, Carlos Latuff, who shares the latest entry in his Radiofax scrapbook. Carlos notes: Today’s Kyodo News Morning Edition, radiofax received in Porto Alegre.
Still Roving: Our Second POTA Activation at Table Rock Fish Hatchery
On Monday, November 17, 2025, Scott (VA3EKR) and I decided to do a small POTA rove in western North Carolina. Our first stop was Lake James State Park (you can read that field report here). As I mentioned in that post, we truly couldn’t have picked a more beautiful day for these activations. It was … <a href="https://qrper.com/2025/12/still-roving-our-second-pota-activation-at-table-rock-fish-hatchery/" class="more-link">Continue reading <span class="screen-reader-text">Still Roving: Our Second POTA Activation at Table Rock Fish Hatchery</span> <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a>
