A weekly podcast of current news and events in the world of amateur radio, prepared by ARRL The National Association for Amateur Radio® in the US. This podcasts contains no music, so it can be aired over amateur radio repeaters.
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ARRL Podcasts
A monthly podcast covering Ham Radio equipment, events and personalities.
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Welcome to our inclusive Amateur Radio news outlet. On you will hear all possible news bulletins every week,from such organisation as -: RSGB, ARRL and many more
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If you’re a newly licensed Amateur Radio operator, chances are you have lots of questions. This biweekly podcast has answers! “So Now What?” offers insights from those who’ve been exactly where you are now.
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ARRL The Doctor is In is a podcast based on the popular QST magazine column "The Doctor is In." Hosted by QST Editor in Chief Steve Ford, WB8IMY, and columnist Joel Hallas, W1ZR, the podcast is a lively 20-minute discussion of a wide range of technical topics. Sponsored by DX Engineering.
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The Amateur Radio QSO Show is a crossroads where Radio Amateurs, tell their stories and share in their life experiences in Amateur and Shortwave Radio. The QSO Radio Show also shares in the life stories and accomplishments of engineers in the forefront of the Broadcast Engineering, Audio and communications fields. The QSO Radio Show is hosted by Ted Randall WB8PUM the recipient of the 2008 ARRL Leonard Media Award. Ted is proud to be a member of the A.R.R.L American Radio Relay League and th ...
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Whiskey Zero Tango is a weekly podcast involving topics within amateur radio ranging from current events, new products, neat projects, and coverage of a multitude of events ranging from ARRL Field Day and Winter Field Day, Hamfests, and many others. You can expect a new take on Ham Radio from a Young Ham. This podcast is for both people who are looking into the hobby, new hams, and experienced hams alike.
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Everyday Ham Podcast: Amateur Radio Conversations
Rory Locke (W8KNX), Jim Davis (N8JRD), & James Mills (K8JKU)
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Welcome to the Everyday Ham Podcast, where three friends dive into the world of amateur (ham) radio with a casual, lighthearted twist. (Visit www.everydayham.com) From discussing what we're working on, current events, and lessons learned to sharing our gripes and off-topic banter, we bring a mix of fun, relatable conversations and radio expertise. Whether you’re a seasoned operator or new to the hobby, join us for engaging chats that celebrate the quirks, challenges, and joys of being on the ...
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Welcome to Ham Nation!
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Q5 Worldwide Ham Radio sets a new standard in amateur radio media. Through longform interviews, sharp technical insight, and global storytelling, we explore the people and ideas shaping the future of the hobby. From top-tier contesters to everyday ops, Q5 dives into what makes ham radio personal, competitive, and endlessly compelling. New episodes feature behind-the-scenes station builds, SO2R deep dives, WRTC prep, Parks on the Air, HamSCI, and honest talk from the world's most dedicated op ...
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ARRL’s biweekly Eclectic Tech podcast
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About the Newscast: The Arkansas Section Bulletin™ is a monthly podcast is produced by the Arkansas Section of the Amateur Radio Relay League to share news and information of the Arkansas Section and surrounding areas. This newscast contains news of interest to radio amateurs worldwide. The bulletins conform to all sections and codes as outlined under the United States FCC Part 97 Amateur Radio Service rules regarding the legal means of amateur radio operators issuing "QST’s" or "Bulletins o ...
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ARRL Audio News January 9, 2026By ARRL The National Association for Amateur Radio®
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How to Learn CW in 2026: Two Paths to Morse Code Success
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Five watts, a tiny coil antenna on a travel tripod, and a camera-bag station that reaches across states—CW isn't a relic, it's a practical advantage. In this episode, we invited Terry W8TMB to walk us through how he learned Morse code without drowning in drills, why CW pairs perfectly with POTA and QRP, and what actually works when your sending is …
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ARRL Audio News January 1, 2026By ARRL The National Association for Amateur Radio®
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Fixing a transmitter with a rubber mallet (it's not what you think). Installing Windows 11 on a Raspberry Pi could be worth it. HackRF firmware goodies. Mike's new toy.59:39
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ARRL Audio News December 19, 2025By ARRL The National Association for Amateur Radio®
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J38W Breaks CQ WW CW Youth Overlay (North American) Record from Grenada: Jamie M0SDV
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Jamie Williams M0SDV is a rising star in the contesting world, and in Grenada this year, he proved exactly why. Traveling solo to the Caribbean island with modest gear and big ambitions, Jamie operated as J38W in the CQ World Wide CW contest—logging over 6,200 QSOs and more than 9 million points. What began as a goal to hit 4,000 contacts turned in…
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ARRL Audio News December 12, 2025By ARRL The National Association for Amateur Radio®
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11,000+ QSO's From CQ9A: KL9A’s Last Single Operator CQ WW CW
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Chris Hurlbut KL9A is just back from Madeira, where he operated as CQ9A and delivered the contest performance of a lifetime at CQ WW CW 2025. Though he finished second to his longtime friend Dan N6MJ, Chris broke the existing world record in the Single Operator All Band High Power category, and logged a staggering 11,000+ QSOs. Still groggy from tr…
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The best mixes of jazx and morr
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T5D – Ohm’s Law, Series and parallel circuits.39:07
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ARRL Audio News December 5, 2025By ARRL The National Association for Amateur Radio®
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2026 Ham Radio Predictions: New Rigs, Community & What's Next
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What does 2026 have in store for ham radio? A year into the podcast, James (K8JKU), Jim (N8JRD), and Rory (W8KNX) turn up the dial with a forward look at the hobby's near future — grounded in real gear, real operating, and real community. We start in the shack with winter POTA prep, a feather-light 33-foot mast, a fiber-fueled network overhaul, and…
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KL9A at CQ9AKL9A Sets Up for CQWW CW at CQ9A Madeira
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Chris Hurlbut KL9A is ready at CQ9A in Madeira just hours before the start of the CQ Worldwide CW Contest. Known for precision and consistency at the top levels of single-op competition, Chris arrived a bit later than other operators—but has wasted no time. Alongside Valery, he’s been adding antennas, including a second 80m and a 160m receive four-…
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Felipe NP4Z: Inside the CQ WW CW Contest Showdown
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Felipe Hernandez NP4Z is a powerhouse of contesting and a central player in this year’s CQ World Wide CW showdown. He joins Kevin W1DED just hours before the contest kicks off from St. Croix, where he’s not only competing himself but orchestrating one of the biggest storylines in radio sport: the “Clash of the Titans” between Dan N6MJ, Braco E77DX,…
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CQ WW Canary Countdown from EF8R: Dan N6MJ Gets Ready
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Dan Craig N6MJ is on the Canary Islands, gearing up to operate EF8R in this weekend’s CQ World Wide CW contest, and we caught up just as final preparations were underway. Joined by Levi K6JO, Dan’s been troubleshooting verticals, fine-tuning antennas, and running high-stakes shakedowns ahead of a record attempt. Inside the shack: two Icom 7610s and…
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From HK1T to 5J1DX: Braco E77DX Goes Full MacGyver for CQ WW CW
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Emir “Braco” Memic E77DX is in Colombia, transforming HK1T into a serious contest machine—just in time to debut his new 5J1DX callsign for CQ WW CW. With the clock ticking, Braco is taking a hands-on approach to engineering a high-performance station out of HK1T’s formidable base. It’s a full-court press: antennas fine-tuned, switching gear reworke…
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Inside the Contest Brain of KL2A: Titans—and the Rest of the CQ WW Pack
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Jon Kimball KL2A is the consummate contester. From learning Morse code at age seven to chasing DX from Alaska with a Yagi at 60 feet, Jon’s ham radio journey spans more than four decades. A chance encounter with Chris KL9A during those early pileups—first as rivals, then as teammates—set the tone for a lifetime of contest camaraderie. Now based in …
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ARRL Audio News November 26, 2025By ARRL The National Association for Amateur Radio®
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Ham Nation Growing Amateur Radio Through Education
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Steve Goodgame ARRL Education and Learning Manager joins us to tell us how things have been going. Amanda shares a new "Should They Have Called ARES?", and "Ham It, Can It, Or Whatamit?" Lastly Josh has a segment on the Scouting Merit Badge! Huge thanks to ICOM for supporting Ham Nation on the Ham Radio Crash Course and their twice monthly giveaway…
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Who's Got the Edge for CQWW CW? Europe Weighs In
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Just days before what looks like a record-breaking CQ World Wide CW, six world-class operators compare notes across Europe and South America. Braco E77DX is deep in the Colombian jungle at HK1T’s mountaintop station, where rain, mud, and snakes complicate the final push. His contest callsign is expected any day. Early tests show him hammering into …
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Ham Nation ARRL VHF Contest Report & HamCation Awards
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Michael Cauley W4ORL and . Gordo has fresh short shots, Don brings us the latest from Amateur Radio Newsline and Amanda is ready with new Ham-it, Can-it, or What-Am-It! Huge thanks to ICOM for supporting Ham Nation on the Ham Radio Crash Course and their twice monthly giveaways! https://hamnation.icomamerica.com/ New LINK! ICOM Announced the IC-730…
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Levi Jefferies K6JO is in the thick of the CQ WW CW showdown, he's in the Canary Islands to support Dan N6MJ’s shot at a new record. But he's arriving with serious momentum—fresh off an electrifying, unofficial first-place finish in the ARRL Sweepstakes SSB. That win, logged from Chris KL9A’s off-grid Montana station KM7W, wasn’t just about rate or…
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The Road to CQ WW CW Showdown: Contest Crew
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The Contest Crew—Randy K5ZD, Chris KL9A, Bill W9KKN, and Dan N6MJ—return to Q5 with a complete debrief of ARRL Sweepstakes SSB and a forward look at CQ World Wide CW, where three of the sport’s top competitors (N6MJ, KL9A, and E77DX) are set for a record-chasing clash from the Canary Islands, Madeira, and Colombia. Sweepstakes had no shortage of te…
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Ham Nation LIVE ISS Pass! And HamSci!
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An ambitious episode! We try for a live ISS pass with Randy @K7AGE . HamSci Gary Mikitin, AF8AGary Mikitin, AF8A is back to talk about what is new. Don brings a big Amateur Radio Newsline update and Amanda shares a new "Should They Have Called ARES?", and "Ham It, Can It, Or Whatamit?". Huge thanks to ICOM for supporting Ham Nation on the Ham Radio…
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Ham Nation Gordo Explains How To Hunt Down RFI!
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Gordo explains how to track down the RFI effecting your HF and VHF/UHF radios. Don brings a big Amateur Radio Newsline update and Amanda shares a new "Should They Have Called ARES?", and "Ham It, Can It, Or Whatamit?". Huge thanks to ICOM for supporting Ham Nation on the Ham Radio Crash Course and their twice monthly giveaways! https://hamnation.ic…
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ARRL Audio News November 21, 2025By ARRL The National Association for Amateur Radio®
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Call for Volunteers: Help ARDC Shape Ham Radio’s Future
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Chelsea Parraga KF0FVJ and John Burwell KI5QKX are calling on the amateur radio community to step up. Representing Amateur Radio Digital Communications (ARDC), they’re actively recruiting new volunteers to help drive the next wave of innovation, education, and technical stewardship in ham radio. Whether you're a seasoned operator, an open-source de…
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Chris Tate N6WM is a late-blooming force in amateur radio who discovered the hobby in his forties—and never looked back. A lifelong technologist and adventurer, Chris quickly made his mark in both contesting and DXpeditioning. He's the founder of the K6LRG hilltop contest station and station coordinator for the powerhouse N6RO Superstation, where h…
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406 QSOs in 60 Minutes: K1AR & N3GJ’s Record Run at K3LR400 Q's
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John Dorr K1AR and George Gross N3GJ are fresh off a record-setting run at K3LR during the CQ Worldwide SSB contest, logging 406 QSOs in a single hour on 10 meters. This wasn’t luck or brute force—it was a masterclass in synchronized contesting, 21 years in the making. From a clean frequency above 28.500 MHz, the duo operated in seamless coordinati…
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Braco E77DX, Filipe CT1ILT, Sven DJ4MX, Chris ES7A, Mike SJ2W, and Dave 9A1UN - Contest Crew Europe - return from the CQ Worldwide SSB contest with stories that stretch from the Canary Islands to the Arctic edge of Europe. This isn’t just a recap—it’s contesting at its most competitive, collaborative, and chaotic. Braco E77DX may have rewritten the…
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