Today on the Bands — Monday, August 31, 2026
Election season stirs at ARRL headquarters while the summits of Switzerland and the youth of WRTC remind us the hobby's future is out there climbing and competing. We've also got a browser trick that turns your monitor into a VHF transmitter, a WWII maritime radio mystery, and clubs from South Wales to the Four-State Area.
- 01 Candidates Named for ARRL Director and Vice Director Elections
The 2026 ARRL Division ballots are set, with contested Director races in the Delta and Great Lakes divisions—so members there have a real choice to make.
Read at source ↗ - 02 KI6CR: Two Swiss Summits – SOTA Activations at Schilthorn and Burgfeldstand (Part 1)
Chris turns a family Alpine holiday into two SOTA activations at Schilthorn and Burgfeldstand, proving the best summits reward both the hiker and the operator.
Read at source ↗ - 03 Ham Radio Youth Insights—My Week at WRTC 2026 UK Part 2
A young volunteer's behind-the-scenes look at WRTC 2026 UK headquarters offers a hopeful glimpse of the next generation stepping into radiosport.
Read at source ↗ - 04 LHS Episode #628: Gamified Learning Part 1
Linux in the Ham Shack tackles gamified learning, a topic worth pondering for anyone trying to make license study or code practice actually stick.
Read at source ↗ - 05 Reader Research Request: WBW Burrwood, Louisiana
A reader hunts for the story of his grandfather, a WWII Navy and United Fruit Company radio operator—a chance for the community to help preserve maritime radio history.
Read at source ↗ - 06 Get Your Monitor Transmitting VHF with a Browser Tool
A browser tool coaxing VHF emissions from your monitor is equal parts clever hack and cautionary tale about the RF our screens quietly leak.
Read at source ↗ - 07 Llanelli Amateur Radio Society
The Llanelli Amateur Radio Society (GC0EZQ) offers South Wales a community hub—handy if you're chasing Welsh contacts or seeking a local club.
Read at source ↗ - 08 LZ Amateur Radio Club
Joplin's LZARC blends online licensing, digital voice, and POTA for the Four-State Area, a tidy example of a club meeting operators where they are.
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