Amateur Radio Weekly 26APR2025

[Richard VE3OZW]

Issue 379 April 26, 2025

Top links

Exploring the Caged Hen-Delta Antenna
This is a versatile ‘little’ loop antenna with a tiny turning radius, surprising DX performance, and stunning broadband qualities when caged.
AEOEN

First look at the HF Signals zBitx QRP Transceiver
An all-mode 80-10m QRP radio with a waterfall and weighing under 1 pound for under $200 USD shipped.
QRPer

Connecting the dots: Protecting and improving Amateur Radio access to 219-220 MHz
The twin challenges: Interference and regulatory burden.
Open Research Institute

Could Agent Sonya have done it? (It: QRP CW on 40 meters in 1939)
I believe Agent Sonya could have constructed the rig.
Copasetic Flow

We just lost the moon
Whether or not the global Amateur Radio community has any “buddies” in the Chinese space program, we need to make some.
KE9V

1946 Philips 170A-15 RadioBerry receiver project
Build a nice shortwave receiver for the radio shack based around the RadioBerry HAT on a RaspberryPi 4 housed in a vintage receiver cabinet.
M0AWS

Ham Radio for preppers
I want to help expand knowledge of people, in particular those who want to become Amateur Radio Operators, and Preppers.
Ham Radio for Preppers

In an uncertain time, Ham Radio sees a signal boost
Amateur Radio enthusiasts have been preparing for emergencies for decades. Now their expertise is drawing packed rooms of newcomers.
INDY Week

Italian Radio Amateurs can use 70 MHz (4m) and 40 MHz (8m) band until end of 2025
The 70.200 MHz segment coincides with the SSB centre of activity.
EI7GL

Bid on a piece of NYC radio history
Alford FM antenna elements from Empire State Building go to auction.
RadioWorld

Video

Best POTA sites around Dayton
The five best POTA sites to activate while you are in town for Hamvention.
K8MDB

SDR Television
A DVB-S2 / AAC / H264 / H265 program for use on the QO-100 satellite.
Tech Minds

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