Author: Philip Adams

Hi all, The 2016 JOTA-JOTI reports has been published – over 1 million participants across 156 countries and 33,000+ locations. Read all the details including individual country reports by downloading…

S-H Yachts are required to test their HF Radios on 22 Dec during the period 08:00 – 18:00. Testing will be conducted with the Marine Rescue Lake Macquarie. Tests may…

ABC Radio Australia still broadcasts SW (HF Radio) from Shepparton see http://www.radioaustralia.net.au/international/radio/waystolisten/abc-radio-shortwave-frequency-guide.pdf http://www.radioaustralia.net.au/international/radio/waystolisten Philip – VK3JNIUpdated 7/12/2016

Can you believe it? Cub Scouts are turning 100 in 2016. As part of the celebrations, many Cub Scouts will be taking part in JOTA / JOTI this year. CUB…

Hello everyone from RoverWay 2016, a gathering of 5,000 rovers in Jambville, France. There will be Scouts on the air and online thanks to Radioscoutisme Français, so please join us!…

On 13 & 14 August is the Remembrance Day Contest, this Australian radio contest is well supported and is a good opportunity for both new and older operators to have…

Hi all, Lorraine O’Hare (VK2FICQ), National JOTA-JOTI Co-ordinator, Girl Guides Australiahas produced a new PR video for JOTA/JOTI 2016.  Well done! The gauntlet is down let’s see what we can do…

Congratulations to Peter VK3ZPF and Kevin VK3KAB for your efforts on a cold wet night at Mt Donna Buang.  Your contest score of 761 points won the 6 hour, multi-operator,…

The JMMFD contest is on in less than two weeks. (19 & 20 March) As an introduction for those new to contesting I’d like to suggest a simple VHF/UHF 6…

Peter VK3ZPF has shared this interesting blog… Thanks Peter. Hi, my name is James Stevens and my passion is Amateur Radio. I’m a newly licensed ham (since 2013) but have…