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A Great Day Out for Radio Enthusiasts, Operators and Curious Visitors Kildare Amateur Radio Club is delighted to announce its Buy & Sell Extravaganza, taking place on Sunday, 18 October…

For many amateur radio operators, repeaters are the easiest and most reliable way to make local and regional contacts. A handheld radio, mobile rig or modest home station can suddenly…

Amateur radio becomes especially enjoyable when it gets us out of the shack and into the real world. Parks on the Air, better known as POTA, is one of the…

One of the best ways to become active in amateur radio is to take part in a club net. A net is a scheduled on-air gathering where radio operators meet…

Portable radio is one of the most enjoyable parts of amateur radio. It gets you out of the shack, away from household electrical noise, and into locations where antennas often…

When people first get involved in amateur radio, they often focus on the radio itself. They compare handhelds, mobile rigs, HF transceivers, power output, displays and features. But experienced operators…

Buying your first ham radio is exciting, but it can also be confusing. There are handheld radios, mobile radios, base stations, HF rigs, digital radios, antennas, power supplies, cables, microphones…

If you are new to amateur radio, one of the first terms you will hear is repeater. Repeaters are an important part of VHF and UHF radio communication, especially for…

Radio has always had a special place in Irish life. Long before smartphones, broadband and social media, radio was how people heard the news, followed sport, listened to music, learned…

For many amateur radio operators, one of the most enjoyable parts of the hobby is taking radio equipment outdoors. A field day is an opportunity to leave the shack, set…