In this episode, I join Martin Butler M1MRB, Caryn Eve Murray KD2GUT, Edmund Spicer M0MNG and Ed Durrant DD5LP to discuss the latest Amateur / Ham Radio news. Here are this episode’s topics:- Number of Amateur Radio Operators in Japan Continues Declining. The decline is actually pretty dramatic. We consider how this might affect the abilty and desire of the Japanes manufactures to continue developing new amateur radio equipment.
- Find the Right Rig: New Comparison Tool for ARRL Members. On the surface, this looks like a nice tools for ARRL members, but some of the presenters find it lacking.
- PRESENTER OPINION : Button, button. Who’s got the button? This is a discussion of my “NO MINSTER” buttons, and if they will be able to affect how the ARRL is being run.
- Sale Keeps Two More Ham Brands Alive. MFJ is selling the Ameritron and Mirage amplifier lines to ITU, the company that recently purchased the HyGain and Cushcraft antenna products.
- HAMSCI asks Canada to Reconsider Shortwave Shutdown. While a valiant effort, the presenters doubt whether HamSCI’s request will sway the Canadian government to keep CHU operating.
- Amateur Radio Has The Power Of Awareness. This is a discussion of the World Giraffe Day special event station, W3G, on June 21, 2026. I stuck my neck out and opined that I liked this effort.
This episode’s feature is a discussion of the World Cup 2026 special event stations.
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