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Daiwa CN801 Series Wanted

Price: Not specified Looking for switch and paddle for Daiwa CN801 series power meter. If you have a busted meter I would like it for parts. Can pay or trade up or down. TU de Barry va7gem View listing Go to Source
Daiwa CN801 Series Wanted
Price: Not specified Looking for switch and paddle for Daiwa CN801 series power meter. If you have a busted meter I would like it for parts. Can pay or trade up or down. TU de Barry va7gem View listing Go to Source
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February 16, 2026 at 7:00 PM
Ham Radio Youth Insights: How to Get the Most Out of Remote Station Access

Hams of any age know amateur radio can be a rather expensive endeavor, especially when you think about how quickly the equipment costs can pile up. This can be a major obstacle for young hams just starting to explore the…
Ham Radio Youth Insights: How to Get the Most Out of Remote Station Access
Hams of any age know amateur radio can be a rather expensive endeavor, especially when you think about how quickly the equipment costs can pile up. This can be a major obstacle for young hams just starting to explore the hobby, but fortunately there are solutions to this problem and resources to take advantage of. One of the most impactful of these resources is…
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February 16, 2026 at 4:03 PM
The Perfect Afternoon: Coffee, CW, and 0.1 Watts at William B. Umstead State Park

by Thomas (K4SWL) On Friday, January 16, 2026, after a morning of running errands around Raleigh, my wife and I grabbed lunch at the condo. As we were wrapping up, I glanced outside—cold and breezy, but sunny—and…
The Perfect Afternoon: Coffee, CW, and 0.1 Watts at William B. Umstead State Park
by Thomas (K4SWL) On Friday, January 16, 2026, after a morning of running errands around Raleigh, my wife and I grabbed lunch at the condo. As we were wrapping up, I glanced outside—cold and breezy, but sunny—and thought, “This is a perfect afternoon to activate a park.” (In truth, pretty much anytime is the perfect … Continue reading The Perfect Afternoon: Coffee, CW, and 0.1 Watts at William B. Umstead State Park → Go to Source
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February 16, 2026 at 4:03 PM
PTRX -7300 Panadapter Module

Price: Not specified PTRX -7300 Panadapter Module Good condition. Large screen output for the 7300. Easy installation. Shipped with original box an instructions $175 plus shipping. View listing Go to Source
PTRX -7300 Panadapter Module
Price: Not specified PTRX -7300 Panadapter Module Good condition. Large screen output for the 7300. Easy installation. Shipped with original box an instructions $175 plus shipping. View listing Go to Source
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February 16, 2026 at 4:03 PM
Yaesu SP-101

Price: Not specified As new Yaesu SP-101 Original box (double boxed for shipping) $165.00 plus shipping View listing Go to Source
Yaesu SP-101
Price: Not specified As new Yaesu SP-101 Original box (double boxed for shipping) $165.00 plus shipping View listing Go to Source
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February 16, 2026 at 4:03 PM
Kenwood Mic

Price: Not specified Kenwood MC-10 Microphone View listing Go to Source
Kenwood Mic
Price: Not specified Kenwood MC-10 Microphone View listing Go to Source
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February 16, 2026 at 4:03 AM
ID-52E PLUS Digital Waterproof Handheld Walkie-Talkie 60th Anniversary Limited Edition

Price: Not specified ID-52E PLUS Digital Waterproof Handheld Walkie-Talkie 60th Anniversary Limited Edition View listing Go to Source
ID-52E PLUS Digital Waterproof Handheld Walkie-Talkie 60th Anniversary Limited Edition
Price: Not specified ID-52E PLUS Digital Waterproof Handheld Walkie-Talkie 60th Anniversary Limited Edition View listing Go to Source
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February 16, 2026 at 4:03 AM
Amateur Radio Active at the Honolulu EOC During Severe Weather Activation

The following is a message from the Honolulu Department of Emergency Management: February 8–9, 2026 | Honolulu, Hawaiʻi On February 8–9, 2026, severe weather brought high winds, heavy rainfall, flash flooding, power outages,…
Amateur Radio Active at the Honolulu EOC During Severe Weather Activation
The following is a message from the Honolulu Department of Emergency Management: February 8–9, 2026 | Honolulu, Hawaiʻi On February 8–9, 2026, severe weather brought high winds, heavy rainfall, flash flooding, power outages, and hazardous surf conditions across Honolulu and the State of Hawaiʻi. Both Governor Josh Green and Honolulu Mayor Rick Blangiardi issued emergency proclamations to mobilize resources and protect public safety.
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February 16, 2026 at 4:00 AM
Elecraft KH1 3D-Printed Protective Caps by PD5GL

Many thanks to Gos (PD5GL), who shares the following: Hi Thomas, For my upcoming PCT hike I want to have more to do on the trail, so I’ll be activating some SOTAs along the way. For that I purchased the KH1 and a Pelican case. The case is great, but…
Elecraft KH1 3D-Printed Protective Caps by PD5GL
Many thanks to Gos (PD5GL), who shares the following: Hi Thomas, For my upcoming PCT hike I want to have more to do on the trail, so I’ll be activating some SOTAs along the way. For that I purchased the KH1 and a Pelican case. The case is great, but it’s quite heavy and I … Continue reading Elecraft KH1 3D-Printed Protective Caps by PD5GL → Go to Source
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February 15, 2026 at 4:03 PM
WANTED – Kenwood PS-52 Power Supply

Price: Not specified I am looking for purchase a used working Kenwood PS-52 Power Supply View listing Go to Source
WANTED – Kenwood PS-52 Power Supply
Price: Not specified I am looking for purchase a used working Kenwood PS-52 Power Supply View listing Go to Source
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February 15, 2026 at 4:03 AM
Trimble/Nortel GPSDO

Price: Not specified Trimble/Nortel GPSDO commonly used in cellsites for timing. Requires ~ 38 volts DC for operation. Provides a very nice 10 MHz signal. Has a serial port and will communicate nicely via serial port with LadyHeather to monitor everything. Has no gps rollover…
Trimble/Nortel GPSDO
Price: Not specified Trimble/Nortel GPSDO commonly used in cellsites for timing. Requires ~ 38 volts DC for operation. Provides a very nice 10 MHz signal. Has a serial port and will communicate nicely via serial port with LadyHeather to monitor everything. Has no gps rollover issues. Uses a SMB connector for the GPS antenna(not included) but includes an View listing Go to Source
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February 15, 2026 at 4:03 AM
HP/Nortel GPSDO

Price: Not specified HP/Nortel  GPSDO, commonly used in cellsites for timing. I believe it identifies as a Z3801A. Requires ~ 28 volts DC for operation. Provides a very nice 10 MHz signal. Has a serial port and will communicate nicely via serial port with LadyHeather to monitor…
HP/Nortel GPSDO
Price: Not specified HP/Nortel  GPSDO, commonly used in cellsites for timing. I believe it identifies as a Z3801A. Requires ~ 28 volts DC for operation. Provides a very nice 10 MHz signal. Has a serial port and will communicate nicely via serial port with LadyHeather to monitor everything. Has no gps rollover issues. Uses an N connector for View listing Go to Source
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February 15, 2026 at 4:03 AM
MFJ-1270B TNC 2 PACKET Radio Controller with MFJ-1273 Tuning Indicator

Price: Not specified Have a “Like New” Packet TNC  Controller  MFJ-1270B c/w MFJ-1273 Tuning Indicator  Comes with Manual and Wall Wart Power Supply.  Neat unit to get onto Packet Radio or monitor APRS Digital Transmissions. …
MFJ-1270B TNC 2 PACKET Radio Controller with MFJ-1273 Tuning Indicator
Price: Not specified Have a “Like New” Packet TNC  Controller  MFJ-1270B c/w MFJ-1273 Tuning Indicator  Comes with Manual and Wall Wart Power Supply.  Neat unit to get onto Packet Radio or monitor APRS Digital Transmissions.  Shipping Included.  No Returns as unaware of how the buyer will use this equipment.   Questions Welcome.  Tnx for looking  Norm VE3CZI View listing Go to Source
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February 14, 2026 at 10:03 PM
AmateurLogic 214: Hamfest, OpenHamClock and Power Pole Hack

AmateurLogic.TV Episode 214 is now available for download. Explore OpenHamClock, Raspberry Pi Trixie, and the Choyong LC90 Internet radio. Retain your power pole connectors with a cheap hack. Visit with friends at the 2026 Capital City…
AmateurLogic 214: Hamfest, OpenHamClock and Power Pole Hack
AmateurLogic.TV Episode 214 is now available for download. Explore OpenHamClock, Raspberry Pi Trixie, and the Choyong LC90 Internet radio. Retain your power pole connectors with a cheap hack. Visit with friends at the 2026 Capital City Hamfest. Downlo... Go to Source
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February 14, 2026 at 10:00 PM
Itronix GoBook 1 Laptop

Price: Not specified Rugged Itronix GoBook1, 128MB RAM, 600MHz Celeron. Windows 2000, could also run various light Linux. Will not do XP or later. No wifi. Ethernet, USB, serial, CDROM. No battery or power supply. 6GB HDD. Great field day or programming computer.   View…
Itronix GoBook 1 Laptop
Price: Not specified Rugged Itronix GoBook1, 128MB RAM, 600MHz Celeron. Windows 2000, could also run various light Linux. Will not do XP or later. No wifi. Ethernet, USB, serial, CDROM. No battery or power supply. 6GB HDD. Great field day or programming computer.   View listing Go to Source
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February 14, 2026 at 7:00 PM
General Dynamics Itronix GoBook III Laptop

Price: Not specified General Dynamics/ Itronix GoBook III rugged laptop. Windows XP Pro loaded, with genuine power supply, no battery. I’ve had this one for a few years Pentium M 1.8GHz, 1GB RAM, 20GB HDD. With integral GPS reciever. Ethernet and serial…
General Dynamics Itronix GoBook III Laptop
Price: Not specified General Dynamics/ Itronix GoBook III rugged laptop. Windows XP Pro loaded, with genuine power supply, no battery. I’ve had this one for a few years Pentium M 1.8GHz, 1GB RAM, 20GB HDD. With integral GPS reciever. Ethernet and serial port, No Wi-Fi. Has USB, serial, firewire, VGA out, audio card speaker/mic. Was likely an ex-Bell View listing Go to Source
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February 14, 2026 at 7:00 PM
Amateur Radio Demo at North East Science Fair & Innovation Festival 2026

Amateur Radio made a strong on-air presence at the North East Science Fair & Innovation Festival 2026, held from 11 to 14 February at the National Science Centre, Guwahati, Assam, India. The live demonstration was organised…
Amateur Radio Demo at North East Science Fair & Innovation Festival 2026
Amateur Radio made a strong on-air presence at the North East Science Fair & Innovation Festival 2026, held from 11 to 14 February at the National Science Centre, Guwahati, Assam, India. The live demonstration was organised by the Assam Amateur Radio Foundation and led by a two-member team—Saquib Ahmed (VU3HZW) and Pradyumna Chakraborty (VU33SF). Operating from the exhibition floor… Source Go to Source
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February 14, 2026 at 4:03 PM
QRP-LABS QMX+

Price: Not specified The “QMX+” (QRP+ Labs Multimode Xcvr): a feature-packed, high performance, 160-6m 3-5W CW, Digi and SSB-modes transceiver kit, including embedded SDR receiver, 24-bit 48 ksps USB sound card, CAT control, synthesized VFO with TCXO reference, CR2032 battery backed…
QRP-LABS QMX+
Price: Not specified The “QMX+” (QRP+ Labs Multimode Xcvr): a feature-packed, high performance, 160-6m 3-5W CW, Digi and SSB-modes transceiver kit, including embedded SDR receiver, 24-bit 48 ksps USB sound card, CAT control, synthesized VFO with TCXO reference, CR2032 battery backed RTC, and internal GPS option. QMX+ may be used in CW modes standalone, or with a single View listing Go to Source
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February 14, 2026 at 4:03 PM
Amateur Radio Weekly – Issue 408

Indiana Amateur Radio license plate New design for Indiana Amateurs. ARRL Indiana Section Amateur Radio Software Award nominations Promoting software projects that enhance and adhere to the spirit of Amateur Radio: innovative, free and open. Amateur Radio Software…
Amateur Radio Weekly – Issue 408
Indiana Amateur Radio license plate New design for Indiana Amateurs. ARRL Indiana Section Amateur Radio Software Award nominations Promoting software projects that enhance and adhere to the spirit of Amateur Radio: innovative, free and open. Amateur Radio Software Award Why I resigned after 12 years as assistant director of the ARRL Delta Division This is […] Go to Source
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February 14, 2026 at 4:00 PM
SpottedHam.com Adds DX Cluster Integration and Customizable Club Widgets

The following is a press release from SpottedHam.com: Following its successful launch earlier this month, the spotting and alert platform SpottedHam.com has released a major feature update driven by community feedback. In…
SpottedHam.com Adds DX Cluster Integration and Customizable Club Widgets
The following is a press release from SpottedHam.com: Following its successful launch earlier this month, the spotting and alert platform SpottedHam.com has released a major feature update driven by community feedback. In addition to its signature POTA and SOTA real-time email alerts, the platform now integrates a global DX Cluster feed. This allows operators to filter for rare DX alongside portable activations, all within the same lightweight, mobile-first interface.
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February 14, 2026 at 10:00 AM
Field Radio Kit Extras: What Do You Pack?

This morning, I was repacking my main field radio backpack and taking a close look at what I carry. As I was doing that, I added something new to my main field pack: three bandpass filters — one each for 40m, 30m, and 20m. I purchased these from Dan…
Field Radio Kit Extras: What Do You Pack?
This morning, I was repacking my main field radio backpack and taking a close look at what I carry. As I was doing that, I added something new to my main field pack: three bandpass filters — one each for 40m, 30m, and 20m. I purchased these from Dan (K9DP). Honestly, this is not something … Continue reading Field Radio Kit Extras: What Do You Pack? → Go to Source
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February 13, 2026 at 10:03 PM
2026 CQ WPX RTTY Contest – February 14 – 15

The 2026 CQ World-Wide WPX RTTY Contest February 14-15, 2026 Starts: 0000 UTC Saturday    Ends: 2359 UTC Sunday I. OBJECTIVE: For amateurs world wide to contact as many amateurs and prefixes as possible during the period of operation. II. PERIOD OF…
2026 CQ WPX RTTY Contest – February 14 – 15
The 2026 CQ World-Wide WPX RTTY Contest February 14-15, 2026 Starts: 0000 UTC Saturday    Ends: 2359 UTC Sunday I. OBJECTIVE: For amateurs world wide to contact as many amateurs and prefixes as possible during the period of operation. II. PERIOD OF OPERATION: 48 hours. Single Operator stations may operate 30 of the 48 hours – off times must be a minimum of 60 minutes during which no QSO is logged.
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February 13, 2026 at 10:03 PM
Wanted: Yaesu FTDX10

Price: Not specified Wanted, Later model Yaesu Ftdx10. Prefer with original box and packaging. Please contact me with asking price and location. Toronto Area View listing Go to Source
Wanted: Yaesu FTDX10
Price: Not specified Wanted, Later model Yaesu Ftdx10. Prefer with original box and packaging. Please contact me with asking price and location. Toronto Area View listing Go to Source
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February 13, 2026 at 10:02 PM
Can You Work DX on VHF & UHF?

Yes, you can. VHF and UHF are often underrated for DX contacts because hams have long believed they’re just for local use. From the very beginning, new operators are taught a simple rule: HF goes far, VHF and UHF go as far as you can see. While VHF and UHF are usually…
Can You Work DX on VHF & UHF?
Yes, you can. VHF and UHF are often underrated for DX contacts because hams have long believed they’re just for local use. From the very beginning, new operators are taught a simple rule: HF goes far, VHF and UHF go as far as you can see. While VHF and UHF are usually line-of-sight bands, the atmosphere has never been particularly concerned with following this philosophy.
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February 13, 2026 at 4:03 PM
ADRCS Collaborates with TARPN on IP400 Project

The following is a press release from the Alberta Digital Radio Communications Society (ADRCS): The Society is pleased to announce that it is collaborating with the Terrestrial Amateur Radio Packet Network group (TARPN) to implement an audio band…
ADRCS Collaborates with TARPN on IP400 Project
The following is a press release from the Alberta Digital Radio Communications Society (ADRCS): The Society is pleased to announce that it is collaborating with the Terrestrial Amateur Radio Packet Network group (TARPN) to implement an audio band version of its OFDM technology in their Terminal Node Controller (TNC). “Adding the TNC rounds out the vision of the supernode that we presented at the Zero Retries Digital Conference last September and extends the functionality of the IP400 network to conventional radios on the 2M, 220 and 450 MHz bands, without any modifications”, says Martin Alcock, VE6VH, founder of the…
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February 13, 2026 at 4:00 PM