Young Ladies in HAM Radio

http://youtu.be/hT2lCAoMirI Video by RW6HHH In the vast majority of countries, the population of amateur radio operators is predominantly male. In the United States, approximately 15% of amateur radio operators are women. In China, 12% of amateur radio operators are women. The Young Ladies Radio League is an international organization of female amateur radio operators. A…

Morse Code Plays Role in New Spielberg Movie

Producer Steven Spielberg has used Amateur Radio or Morse code in three of his last four movies: Super 8 (2011), The Adventures of Tin Tin (2011) and Lincoln (2012). Members of the Morse Telegraph Club (MTC) — an association of retired railroad and commercial telegraphers, historians, radio amateurs and others with an interest in the…

DXpedition & Contesting DVDs by 9V1YC

Professionally produced, broadcast-quality documentaries from some of Amateur Radio’s most exciting events are now available on DVD. See what its like behind the scenes at some of the most famous DXpeditions in the history of ham radio, and learn all the tips and tricks from the pileup masters. Only US$25 each, including free shipping. VP8THU…

UX0FF WAZ #1 in the World

Congratulations to Nick UX0FF (ex. RB5FF, UB5FDF) This is an incredible achievement – ALL ZONES on 2m Bands (!) He is the only one who has reached this. The CQ Worked All Zones (WAZ) Award and its variations are issued to any licensed amateur station presenting proof of contact with the appropriate number of CQ…