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When ordinary communications fail – SPARC plans a reporting route to the EOC
The South Pasadena Amateur Radio Club summarized a meeting devoted to local emergency communications. The discussion covered the use of MeshCore, GMRS, and amateur radio.
Fire Prevention Week on the air – 12 stations will promote Li-ion safety
From October 4 to 10, operators in the United States and Canada will use amateur radio to promote the safe charging of lithium-ion batteries.
Gadsden HAMFest 2026 is over – radio, equipment flea market and a gathering of enthusiasts
On September 19, radio amateurs, electronics enthusiasts and equipment vendors gathered at the annual event organized by the Gadsden Amateur Radio Club.
RSGB opens the Construction Competition 2027 – time for your own projects and ideas
The British amateur radio association has opened entries for next year’s construction competition. Entries from around the world can be submitted until 1 March 2027.
Sophie Adenot to answer students from orbit – ARISS contact on September 25
French astronaut and amateur radio operator KJ5LTN will conduct a direct contact with a school in Bellême. The contact will be made via an amateur station F6KCO.
MX0SQC takes to the air – a week of activity marking the 10th anniversary of a Polish group M0SQC
From September 28 to October 4, members of the Polish Amateur Radio Group in the UK will operate under the special commemorative callsign MX0SQC on the bands from 160 to 10 meters.
Emergency communications in practice – SP3YOR summarizes exercises in Poznań
The club SP3YOR published a report on emergency communications tests conducted on September 14 in Poznań and the surrounding area. The document was prepared by Grzegorz SP3VZY.
AMSAT Seeks Speakers for the 44th Space Symposium
There are less than three weeks to go before the October gathering of the satellite community. AMSAT is still accepting presentation proposals on amateur satellites, ARISS, antennas, SDR, telemetry, and satellite expeditions.
N7NU/VP9 from Bermuda – preparations for CQ WW RTTY
Lee N7NU, Ron WJ7R and Al K7AR will begin a week-long activity from Bermuda on September 23. During the CQ World Wide RTTY Contest, the team will operate under the call sign VP9I.