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Show Notes

Featured Topic:

• Interview with Sebastián Delmont (KI2D)
  • Sebastián was last with us on Episode 573 https://lhs.fyi/573 talking to us about Ham2K Portable Logger (PoLo) Project.
  • Sebastián expanded his popular mobile Ham2K PoLo (Portable Logger) into a next-generation desktop logging application code-named HaLo (Ham2K Logger Next Edition). It brings the clean, modern interface of the mobile app to Windows, macOS, Linux, and Web environments, utilizing physical keyboards and larger screens
  • Key Features of Ham2K Logger Next Edition:
    • Cross-Platform: Built natively for Windows, macOS, Linux, and web browsers.
    • Optimized for Desktops: Tailored to leverage full physical keyboards, wide screen real estate, and advanced radio/CAT control.
    • POTA and Contest Friendly: Retains the smooth workflow used for Parks on the Air (POTA) alongside modern template support.
    • Free and Open Source: Continues the community-driven, open-source philosophy of the original mobile PoLo project
  • Resources:
    • HaLo Download: https://lhs.fyi/M2

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In this episode, we join Martin Butler M1MRB, Caryn Eve Murray KD2GUT, Ed Durrant DD5LP and Frank Howell K4FMH to discuss the latest Amateur / Ham Radio news. Colin Butler (M6BOY) rounds up the news in brief, and the episode's feature is Ham Radio ATU's.

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• Father-And-Son Dxpedition Team Adds An APRS Mission
• Space Station Logs Historic First ARISS Contact with Kenya
• UK's Leading Observatory Earmarked for Shutdown
• An Incredible Experience. In the Austrian Alps, No less!
• HamSCI Meteor Scatter QSO Parties Target the Perseids
• Examinations Standards Committee Annual Report
• International Dog Day and International Cat Day Special Event

Show Notes

Featured Topic:

• Interview with Bill, NE4RD, about the 2026 Scouting America National Jamboree
  • K2BSA - https://lhs.fyi/pn
  • National Jamboree - https://lhs.fyi/LP

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    • There will be a memorial service held for Russ at our home in Mt. Vernon, Missouri on November 1, 2026.  Everyone is welcome!  
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Go to Church on September 12, 2026…and Bring a Radio!

20M US-UK calling frequency at top of each hour: 14.247MHz

It’s nearing the time of Churches and Chapels on the Air again! Here in the U.S., Churches and Chapels on the Air (CHOTA) is a fairly new concept. A few years ago, I was fortunate to play a leading role a couple in getting a few operators on this side of the pond to get on the air for this very special event. For over a half century now, it has been led by WACRAL, The World Association of Christian Amateurs and Listeners. As a regular participant, I recently received this email from WACRAL:

Thanks to all who have entered CHOTA this year – Saturday 12 September. If you are hoping to put a station on and have not let me know please reply to this email.The latest list should be on the WACRAL site. Many thanks for your support over the last 20 years CHOTA has been running. With every Blessing , 73 John G3XYF 

Please send your entry info to John G3XYF directly (not through me) at: [email protected].

This year, Mike N5DU and I will be activating the historic St. Marks Episcopal Church in Raymond MS. I’ve been there several times both during and outside of Sunday services. At the top of every hour, we plan to QSY to the 20 meter band with a target of 14.247 mhz in order to attempt to “jump the pond” and work UK stations. Let’s make that happen this year although it will require UK stations to stay on beyond the usual 4pm UTC ending mark.

There is a Fellowship Hall behind this church. We will set up our station on the patio there (in the shade and under a fan!). N5DU and I plan to be on the air by 8am Central Time, if not before. We will likely use a vertical antenna with a wire antenna as backup if we can hang it properly. It will be publicized locally for hams and non-hams to visit to watch and participate if desired.

For readers of this article who want to activate a church, note that it was a mega-public relations hit in 2023 when I activated my church in Ridgeland MS. So consider that when you plan whether to participate this year. It can be a highly effective way to publicize amateur radio in your community and in ways that are not in emergency situations. We can benefit from a diversity of media attention as long as it is positive.

Ham College episode 142 is now available for download.

General Exam Questions Part 3.
G1C – Transmitter power regulations; data emission standards; 60-meter operation requirements.
Demonstration of PEP vs Average Power. Effective Radiated Power.

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Key Topics Covered:

PEP vs. Average Power: The hosts provide a practical demonstration using a transceiver and a True Peak Reading wattmeter to explain the differences between Peak Envelope Power (PEP) and average power across various modes like Single Sideband (SSB), AM, and FM (3:25 – 18:28).
Exam Preparation: The hosts review specific exam questions related to:
Power Limits: Maximum transmitter power for different bands, such as the 30-meter (10.140 MHz) band (19:05 – 21:53) and the 12-meter band (21:56 – 23:07).
60-Meter Band Rules: Specific operational requirements including bandwidth limits (23:08 – 25:06) and necessary log-keeping protocols (25:07 – 27:26).
General Power Limits: Discussing the 1,500-watt PEP limit for most HF bands (27:27 – 31:58).
Digital Protocols: The requirement to publicly document technical characteristics before using a new digital protocol on the air (32:08 – 35:36).
Effective Radiated Power (ERP): A discussion on calculating ERP, accounting for transmission line losses and connector signal attenuation. (38:03 – 44:44).
Community Updates: The hosts share upcoming plans for the Huntsville Hamfest (45:56 – 48:47) and mention the launch of a new dedicated Ham College YouTube channel.