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daily. hamweekly. com > 2026 > 04 > linux-kernel-removes-ax25-hamradio-subsystem-support

Linux Kernel Drops AX. 25 and Amateur Radio Subsystem Support

1+ day, 2+ hour ago  (332+ words) The change comes as a result of AI based bug detection services capable of identifying critical issues among code that may no longer be maintained or utilized by end users. Torvalds stated that the amateur radio related code in the…...

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daily. hamweekly. com > 2026 > 04 > icom-teases-x-026-radio-revealed-at-hamvention

Icom Teases X-023 Radio to be Revealed at Hamvention 2026

1+ day, 4+ hour ago  (349+ words) In a reel posted to Facebook, Icom has teased a new radio, the X-023 to be revealed at Hamvention 2026. Dubbed as a "concept mock-up," the radio appears to be a mobile rig based on the focus of a vehicle through most…...

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daily. hamweekly. com > 2026 > 04 > hams-honor-police-services-week-vb3cops-vb3ems

Hams to Honor Police and Emergency Medical Personnel with Special Event

3+ day, 2+ hour ago  (248+ words) The following is a message from David (VE3 KGK): Information will be available on QRZ. com under VB3 COPS and VB3 EMS. Logs will be uploaded to e QSL after the end of the events. Paper QSLs will also be available. Do you…...

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daily. hamweekly. com > 2026 > 04 > dxlook-full-platform-rebuild

" DXLook Gets a Full Rebuild " Same Map, Sharper Everything

3+ day, 13+ hour ago  (420+ words) The following is a press release from DXLook: After a lot of work behind the scenes, DXLook has been completely rebuilt and is now live in production. This isn't just an update. It's a full rewrite of the frontend " the…...

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daily. hamweekly. com > 2026 > 04 > steppir-antennas-returns-to-consumer-market

Stepp IR Returns to Amateur Radio Market

5+ day, 2+ hour ago  (310+ words) In a message posted to the Stepp IR website, the company has announced their return to the amateur radio market. Stepp IR originally exited the amateur radio market back in June of 2025. Going forward, their products will be available through…...

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daily. hamweekly. com > 2026 > 04 > roc-ham-radio-network-11th-world-amateur-radio-day-2026

ROC-HAM Radio Network Celebrates 11th Annual World Amateur Radio Day 2026

1+ week, 6+ day ago  (636+ words) The following is a message from ROC-HAM Radio Network: Join us on April 18th for the 11th annual WORLD AMATEUR RADIO DAY as we celebrate the 101th anniversary of the formation of the IARU in Paris, France. 2026 marks the 11th year I have been…...

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daily. hamweekly. com > 2026 > 04 > follow-one-ham-tracking-artemiss-ii-for-nasa

Follow One Ham Radio Operator Tracking Artemis II for NASA

2+ week, 5+ day ago  (336+ words) The Vancouver Sun recently published an article featuring Tilley and his progress tracking Orion so far: The data will help NASA "identify ways to augment future moon and Mars mission support," according to an agency statement. Or, as Tilley puts…...

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daily. hamweekly. com > 2026 > 03 > cat-pix-on-the-air-cpota-2026

Cat Pix on the Air CPOTA 2026

3+ week, 6+ day ago  (322+ words) Cat Pix on the Air (CPOTA) 2026 will celebrate International Cat Day by transmitting images of cats via SSTV. The internet was made for sharing funny cat pictures and movies. On August 8th, International cat day, so will the radio waves! Ham…...

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daily. hamweekly. com > 2026 > 03 > hams-recognize-world-autism-acceptance-week-2026

Hams Recognize World Autism Acceptance Week

1+ mon, 23+ hour ago  (298+ words) Entering its fourth year, World Autism Acceptance Week will take place April 1-7 with an international cohort of amateur radio operators on the air to recognize the event. Because it's OK to be Different. Special event stations include: 2026 brings partnerships with…...

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daily. hamweekly. com > 2026 > 03 > buckingham-army-airfield-special-event-w4lx

Buckingham Army Airfield Special Event W4 LX

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (349+ words) The Fort Myers Amateur Radio Club (FMARC) will be honoring Army Air Force members that trained at Buckingham Army Airfield during World War II. The special event station will be on the air March 17-19 utilizing callsign W4 LX. Our annual Special Event at…...