ARRL Field Day 2026: June 27–28
ARRL Field Day is the largest annual amateur radio event in North America. MicroHAMS has participated in recent years alongside BEARONS, and 2026 planning is getting underway.
Articles
Technical guides, tutorials, and in-depth articles covering all aspects of amateur radio.
SEA-PAC 2026: Amateur Radio's Pacific Northwest Convention
SEA-PAC returns to Seaside, Oregon on June 5–7, 2026. Here's what to expect from the Pacific Northwest's premier amateur radio convention, including the vendor floor, forums, and license exam sessions.
Solar Cycle 25: What to Expect on the Descent
Solar Cycle 25 peaked in late 2024, one of the strongest cycles in decades. Here's what the descending phase means for HF propagation and how to get the most out of the bands now.
Sporadic E Season 2026: What to Expect on 6m and 10m
Sporadic E season runs May through August, bringing unexpected long-distance openings on 6m and 10m that are unrelated to the solar cycle. Here's how to be ready.
Spring 2026 DXpeditions: April & May on the Air
A roundup of notable DXpeditions active in April and May 2026, including TX9W to the Marquesas, C5B from the Gambia, and more—right in the peak of Cycle 25 propagation.
Building Helical Resonator Filters for Field Day Isolation
A summary of practical HF helical resonator filters that can help isolate multiple 20-meter stations during Field Day operations.