Author: Ken McCormick

Some of us “older” or rather senior Hams remember the Russian satellite Sputnik 1 very well!! On this day in 1958, the world’s first artificial satellite, Sputnik 1, ended its historic journey. After completing over 1,400 orbits and traveling some 70 Read more…

https://www.arrl.org/rtty-roundup Contest Objective: Amateurs worldwide contact and exchange QSO information with other amateurs using only the Radioteletype (RTTY) mode on the 80, 40, 20, 15, and 10 meter bands. Any station may work any other station. Stations may be worked once Read more…

In this issue of “DX Info” I will review some of the DXing hints and tips which I shared in 2025. SOLAR FLARES Take note of Solar Flares and activity which can be found on the left side of this Read more…

In collaboration with the Vieques Island Amateur Radio Club (NP3VI) and the Manyana DX Foundation, we are proud to announce a landmark DXpedition to Desecheo Island (KP5)—currently ranked as the 14th most wanted DXCC entity worldwide. Located approximately 13 miles Read more…