Archive › November 2026 › Week 45
Wednesday, 4 November 2026
15 stories published this day (UTC).
Manufacturers & gear 1
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The Hybrid Advantage: How Icom Is Bridging Wide-Area LTE and Local RF
Icom UK describes combining local radio systems such as VHF/UHF, PMR and marine with wide-area LTE connectivity. The aim is to join on-site push-to-talk with coverage beyond repeater range.
Societies & IARU 12
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The Future of Amateur Radio: Four Presidents in Conversation
Die Zukunft des Amateurfunks: Vier Präsidenten im Gespräch
Presidents of the RSGB, IARU, DARC and IRTS discuss the outlook for amateur radio at the RSGB 2026 convention. Topics include spectrum sharing with military and satellite services, and why strong national societies matter for defending frequencies.
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Single-letter callsigns: information on how applications are handled
Distintivos de una letra: información sobre su tramitación
URE has contacted the Spanish Secretary of State for Telecommunications about questions from amateurs who applied to change their authorization to obtain a single-letter suffix callsign. It shares information on how these applications are processed.
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IARU Region 1 Conference
IARU R1 Konferencija
HRS reports on the 27th IARU Region 1 General Conference held in Vienna, 19–23 September 2026. Around 100 documents were handled, including a proposal to extend 40 m to 7300 kHz, WARC band use in contests, 23 cm band plan changes, and officer elections.
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Ahead of ORARI's 12th National Congress, Chairman Donny YB0DX Speaks on Unity, Statutes and Organisational Assets
Menuju Munas XII ORARI, Ketua Umum Donny YB0DX Bicara Terbuka soal Persatuan, AD/ART dan Aset Organisasi
ORARI's national chairman, YB0DX, previews the organisation's 12th National Congress, set for 20–22 November 2026 in Bengkulu. The agenda includes electing a new chairman, amending the statutes, and forming a legal team to address organisational assets.
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DARC members' meeting to be held on 14 November
DARC-Mitgliederversammlung tagt am 14. November
The DARC annual members' meeting takes place on Saturday 14 November in Baunatal, Germany. An open discussion for members starts at 9:00, and the formal meeting runs from 11:00 until about 18:00.
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ORARI Maluku holds 2026 regional working meeting, aiming for a solid and professional organisation
ORARI DAERAH MALUKU GELAR RAKERDA 2026, PERKUAT KONSOLIDASI MENUJU ORGANISASI YANG SOLID DAN PROFESIONAL
ORARI's Maluku regional branch held its 2026 regional working meeting in Ambon on 31 October. Members reviewed programmes and set policy and work plans, with a theme of consolidating the organisation.
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Open mechanical key activity
The Dog Day Telegraphy Club runs a one-hour CW activity for mechanical keys on 80 m, 3520–3560 kHz, on the first Friday of each month. The next session is 6 November; the call is CQ MK, and the exchange is RST, age and key type.
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ORARI 12th National Congress to be held 20–22 November 2026 in Bengkulu
Munas XII ORARI Akan Digelar 20–22 November 2026 di Bengkulu, Agenda Strategis Organisasi Nasional
ORARI's 12th national congress is scheduled for 20–22 November 2026 at the Hotel Mercure in Bengkulu. Organisers say agenda items include aligning the bylaws and settling the organisation's assets and finances.
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ORARI 12th National Congress, 20–22 November 2026 in Bengkulu: unity, governance and organisational mandate
Munas XII ORARI 20–22 November 2026 di Bengkulu, Persatuan Diperkuat, tata Kelola Dibangun, Amanah Organisasi Diperjuangkan
ORARI's 12th national congress takes place 20–22 November 2026 at the Hotel Mercure in Bengkulu. Officials describe it as a chance to strengthen the organisation, update its rules and resolve outstanding asset questions.
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Report on Field Day and the start of the PH82LIB season
Verslag van de velddag en de start van het PH82LIB seizoen
VERON reports on the PH82LIB special event station's season opening, held on the same weekend as Field Day, 5–6 September 2026. The station marks 82 years since the liberation, with the opening based at a campsite near Groesbeek.
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FunkWX - Solar activity slowly rising again
FunkWX - Sonnenaktivität nimmt langsam wieder zu
Solar wind has weakened, so geomagnetic conditions should stay quiet over the next day. Two sunspots are becoming more complex, raising flare risk to moderate, and the solar flux has risen to about 100.
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Brugtgrej.dk opens up to the whole Nordic region
Brugtgrej.dk öppnar upp för hela Norden.
Brugtgrej.dk, a long-running Danish marketplace for used amateur radio gear, now serves all the Nordic countries. It adds a country filter and shipping options, charges no fees or commissions, and links listings to RigPix specifications.
Community & news 2
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DX Engineering Holiday Gift Guide Part 1—DX Engineering Gift Cards
DX Engineering opens its holiday gift guide with gift cards, pitched for club members, new licensees, family members and non-hams. The store lists gear ranging from transceivers and antennas to POTA equipment and general outdoor items.
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11th Annual Hedy Lamarr Day Celebration
The ROC-HAM Radio Network invites hams to a special event net on November 9, 2026, at 14:00 UTC, marking actress and spread spectrum co-inventor Hedy Lamarr's birthday. Check-ins run over AllStar, DMR and Echolink.