The End of an Era: BBC Shuts Down 198 kHz

The End of an Era: BBC Shuts Down 198 kHz

2026-06-20

June 27, 2026, will be remembered as a historic day in broadcasting. On that day, the BBC will end transmissions of Radio 4 on 198 kHz in the Long Wave band. At 00:00 UTC, three historic transmitters—Droitwich in England and Burghead and Westerglen in Scotland—will fall silent. This marks the end of nearly 92 years of one of the most recognizable radio services in Europe.

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Field Day 2026 Is Just Around the Corner

Field Day 2026 Is Just Around the Corner

2026-06-14

Every year, on the fourth weekend of June, amateur radio operators from across North America gather for ARRL Field Day—the largest and most recognized event in the world of amateur radio communications. Held continuously since 1933, the event combines emergency preparedness exercises, technical education, operating competition, and public outreach. This year's edition will take place on June 27–28, when thousands of radio amateurs will once again set up temporary stations in parks, campgrounds, and other outdoor locations to test their skills and readiness to provide communications during emergencies.

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Soccer and Ham (radio)

Soccer and Ham (radio)

2026-06-11

To mark the 2026 FIFA World Cup, taking place from June 11 through July 19 across the United States, Canada, and Mexico, amateur radio operators have launched the international “2026 World Soccer Tournament Special Event Stations” program. The event involves all 16 host cities, with special event stations operating on HF, VHF, and UHF bands using both analog and digital modes.

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Official APRS.fi App Released for Android

Official APRS.fi App Released for Android

2026-06-06

Android users can now access the official APRS.fi application. APRS.fi has long been one of the most widely used tools for tracking APRS activity worldwide, providing real-time viewing of station positions, weather data, telemetry, and messages transmitted over the APRS network.

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Lewis and Clark Trail on the Air 2026

Lewis and Clark Trail on the Air 2026

2026-05-31

The Lewis and Clark Trail on the Air is a special on-air event commemorating the historic Lewis and Clark Trail, which spans 4,900 miles across 16 states. The event includes the disembarkation from Camp Dubois and the Eastern Legacy of the expedition. It is sponsored by the Clark County Amateur Radio Club, with support and participation from clubs across all 16 states along the historic trail.

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