Today on the Bands — Tuesday, September 8, 2026
Tuesday brings a satisfying spread of the practical and the curious: a long-running state parks contest that proves format ideas aren't exhausted, another homebrew take on the endlessly tempting short vertical, and a fresh DX cluster tool for the software-minded. Add gamified learning, a shortwave schedule shuffle, and an illustrated listening report, and there's plenty to chew on before you key up.
- 01 Get Ready for the 19th Annual Ohio State Parks On The Air Contest
Now in its 19th year, Ohio State Parks On The Air is a reminder that fresh contest formats keep appearing when you think the good ideas are all taken.
Read at source ↗ - 02 WN5C: Yet Another Base-Loaded Vertical Antenna Build
Sam WN5C chases the eternal compromise between portability and performance in yet another base-loaded vertical build worth a look for QRP field operators.
Read at source ↗ - 03 LHS Episode #629: Gamified Learning Part 2
Linux in the Ham Shack returns with part two on gamified learning, exploring how game mechanics might make studying and skill-building a little more fun.
Read at source ↗ - 04 September 2026 Schedule Update: From the Isle of Music
A logistical hiccup postpones the Eddy Gaytan episode, so shortwave listeners chasing From the Isle of Music should note the revised September schedule.
Read at source ↗ - 05 Carlos’ Illustrated Radio Listening Report and Recording of NHK (September 7, 2026)
Carlos Latuff pairs an illustrated listening report with an NHK recording covering Fukushima flooding, a nice example of SWL logs telling a bigger story.
Read at source ↗ - 06 LY4A DX Reminder
LY4A DX Reminder is a free, ad-free app for Android, Windows, and macOS that watches five DX cluster sources at once so you don't miss the run.
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