Curated amateur radio news from around Colorado and the broader ham world. Links go to the original sources.
The Western Colorado Amateur Radio Club’s 2026 Hamfest & Swapmeet is set for Saturday, August 8, from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at First Christian Church, 1326 N. 1st Street in Grand Junction. The club lists an admission charge, vendor…
Hackaday’s report from Hackaday Europe 2026 follows Anders Nielsen’s effort to build a transparent, low-cost software-defined radio rather than rely entirely on a closed off-the-shelf platform. The project progressed from soundcard tests to a dual-ADC design, and the live demonstration…
Rocky Mountain Ham Radio reports that its Limon DMR site is back at full operation after volunteers replaced a Cat5 run with fiber, restoring the microwave link into the network. The site also retains backup connectivity through Bijou Telephone ISP…
Colorado operators looking for a summer hamfest and swap-meet day have a nearby option this Saturday. The Pikes Peak Radio Amateur Association’s MegaFest 2026 is scheduled for July 25 at Lewis-Palmer High School in Monument, with doors open from 8:00…
A field report from Mark, KB2PIZ, at Illinois’s Tapley Woods State Natural Area is a good reminder that portable operating rewards preparation and flexibility. Before setting up, he checked the activation schedule, antenna direction, and expected propagation—then deployed a Chameleon…
Keeping young operators active is one of the most practical ways a club can invest in amateur radio’s future. In a recent OnAllBands article, Violetta Latham, KN2P—ARRL Youth Section Coordinator for the Colorado Division—offers a grounded reminder that school, family,…
A recent SolderSmoke Daily News post spotlights a compact 40-meter homebrew receiver by Hidehiko, JA9MAT. The build is a reminder that hands-on receiver work remains a living part of amateur radio: a practical project can combine older operating ideas with…
Satellite operators have a short window this week to listen for a special transmission from UmKA-1, also known as RS40S, tied to International Moon Day. Amateur Radio Daily reports that the satellite is scheduled to alternate special audio clips and…
Parks on the Air (POTA) activations are often associated with HF, but VHF can be a useful part of a park operation—particularly for operators who enjoy local contacts, portable operating, or Colorado’s higher terrain. Colorado operator Bob Witte, K0NR, makes…