Membership renewals for 2026 are due at the January Club Activity.
Even in today’s world we still need people that … know morsecode. Because when all things fail we will go back to the basics. Morsecode is that basic thing in communication. You can do it with very simple equipment or no equipment at all as long as you know the language.
This video—from the NSA Youtube Channel—shows a great antenna and a way of direction finding from the cold war era. It also features the importance of morsecode in the military, even today. Although the video is 5 years old it still is relevant.
KB9VBR counts down his ten most watched ham radio videos of 2025. Did your favorite make the list?
Amateur Radio Weekly is an e-mail newsletter featuring links to the most relevant news, projects, technology, videos, and events happening in Ham Radio.
At the end of each year Cale K4HCK—the editor—takes a look back at all the previous issues of Amateur Radio Weekly and determines which links were most popular among its readers.
I traveled to North Texas for Christmas. This is the ham radio gear I brought and how I packed it to get past TSA without any problems.
Amateur radio isn’t the easiest hobby for young people to pursue for a multitude of reasons, including the support needed to get one’s footing in the hobby. One of the most challenging factors for youth wishing to get involved with amateur radio is the financial investment. However, this challenge can definitely be overcome.
If you are a young ham struggling to get into amateur radio because of the expenses or simply want to explore more of the hobby before making a large financial commitment, there are plenty of low- or no-cost options to help you get started.
