This weekend, I am gonna participate in the #SKCC #WES ..
Since this is #StraightKey territory, I am gonna end call contacts with the old school "shave and a haircut" instead of just sending dit-dit.
Just cuz that was my favorite part of #MorseCode back when all I had was the #novice band on #40m.
I had an idea for an "every ham" radio contest, where stations of all sizes could compete on a relatively level playing field.
https://blog.k3can.us/posts/2026/apr/everyham/
Does something similar already exist?
On Saturday there is a World #Scout #AmateurRadio contest, apparently based on Brazil: https://www.escoteiros.org.br/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Boletim_CQWS_2026_ingles.pdf
Coincidentally, I will be on a Scout campout on the Oregon Coast, so bringing a radio.
Keep an ear out for Scouts on the air, especially on these #HamRadio HF frequencies: https://k2bsa.net/scout-frequencies/
Credit: KF0NBQ via Ham Radio Crash Course's Discord memes channel
@bud_t I just checked into the #FediFridayWinlinkNet using 2m packet node WA3WLH-10 via the Camelback Mountain, CMLBK, digipeater.
There are only 22 hours and 30 minutes left to check into the #FFWN, so drop everything you're doing and join us!
On the web: https://w0rmt.net/ffwn/
It is almost time to check in to the #FediFridayWinlinkNet!
Send your #Winlink message between 0000-2359 UTC Friday April 10.
Try to use a different band or mode to check in each week.
To: FFWN
Subject: check-in
Message body line1: [callsign], [firstname], [city], [state/province/locale], [country], [mastodon username], [VHF/HF/APRS/Telnet, etc]
Message body line2: We have a two part question this week: a) what is the lowest power that you have used to make a QSO and on what band? and b) what is the highest power you have used to make a QSO and on what band?
Message body line3: Do you agree to have your callsign shared in the check-in list? [Y or N/opt-out]
Follow #FFWN for details and conversation, and be sure to check the net webpage at https://w0rmt.net/ffwn/ for a list of weekly check-ins and responses to the question of the week.
RE: https://social.consoledated.com/@noromamai/116353948579159404
It's strange to think some areas no longer have any "free" television signals to receive.
However, amateur radio operators can still send signals on designated bands.
It's getting warmer and warmer. While first blossoms appear 'up the hill' my companions demand my bananas. Unfair! 😞
Nevertheless, 71 QSO for #POTA in the log, Argentina being my furthest one today.
Thanks hunters! 🤠
sergio_101
Digitalwire
Adam
Alliance Amateur Radio Network
Hollis Blanchard
KM7CDC
Alex KR1ST/PA1ST
Bud Talbot
Earl
Funker Tom ⚡