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HAM RADIO NEWS: eBay Changes Its Rules for Radio Equipment!

If you buy or sell radios on eBay, you'll want to know about this.New FCC-related requirements took effect October 13, 2026, affecting how certain radio-transmitting devices can be listed on online marketplaces.📻 Here's …

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Could You Communicate Without the Internet or Cell Service?

Imagine waking up tomorrow and discovering that your internet, cellular network, and traditional phone services are all down.No texting. No social media. No phone calls.Would your current radio setup allow you to communi…

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Amateur Radio Newsline Report 2554 for Friday, October 9th, 2026

- A MILESTONE FOR ARISS IN A CHILE HIGH SCHOOL - AMATEUR HONORED AS 'FRIEND OF BROADCASTERS' - HISTORIC TRANSMITTER SENDS MESSAGE OF PEACE - ARGENTINIAN HAMS ORGANIZE TRIBUTE TO SILENT KEY - CHICAGO ATTORNEY, EARLY PROPO…

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New to group

Hello new to group just wondering if anyone on here is in michigan.

Radio Amateurs Prepare for Tropical Storm Isaias

This is one of the reasons amateur radio still matters. Operators are preparing to support emergency communications as Tropical Storm Isaias approaches the Gulf Coast.

Amateur Radio Operators in Belarus Arrested, Face the Death Penalty

What It's Like to Live and Operate Ham Radio on Pitcairn Island. Mike Collis, WA6SVT VP6MC

Start Planning for ARRL Field Day 2026

HamLike Update

Here’s what’s new on HamLike this week:---Gallery photo upvotes You can now upvote photos in profile galleries and club galleries. You’ll see the vote count, plus small avatar icons showing who upvoted. When someone upvo…

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Amateur Radio Newsline Report 2532 for Friday, May 8th, 2026

NCVEC Question Pool Committee Issues Revision to 2026 - 2030 Technician Pool

Amateur Radio Newsline headlines for Ham Nation. April 22, 2026

In the field with my FT-991A

Just launched CQ Desk

Just launched CQ Desk. A new ham radio dashboard with live spots, map, space weather, callsign lookup, POTA/sats, and ham news in one place. It’s in beta, but it’s live now if you want to check it out!

Vacation setup

Ham Radio Satellites 101: Build an Amateur Station & Talk to the Birds

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How to Install Ham Radio Mobile Comms In Your Car/Truck

HamLike V2 Beta

Welcome to the new HamLike.com V2 beta. Thanks for stopping by and taking a look around. We’re excited about some of the new things coming to HamLike, including free operator profiles with simple, easy-to-share URLs like…

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How to Build a Private Mesh Network with Meshtastic