Today on the Bands — Monday, September 14, 2026
A quiet sun greets us this Monday, with only isolated C-class flares to stir the bands, so patience and good planning will earn today's contacts. Fittingly, we've got a POTA rove blueprint, some nerd-approved video finds, and a specialized tool for WAEDC CW QTC hounds — a little something for every corner of the shack.
- 01 The ARRL Solar Update
Low solar activity with just isolated C-class flares means modest conditions this week, so temper your DX expectations and lean on the reliable bands.
Read at source ↗ - 02 Videos from Mastodon
Dan shares a couple of Mastodon-sourced videos, including Veritasium tackling "the scariest chart in electrical engineering," perfect for the technically curious operator.
Read at source ↗ - 03 Ham Radio Portable Operating Insights: Planning & Executing a POTA Rove
Whether you hunt from home or activate in the field, this guide to planning and executing a POTA rove is worth a read before your next outing.
Read at source ↗ - 04 LHS Episode #630: The Weekender CXLIII
Linux in the Ham Shack returns with its 143rd Weekender, blending open-source news and amateur radio chatter for your Monday listening.
Read at source ↗ - 05 WAEDC QTC CrossCheck for Windows
This offline Windows tool decodes WAEDC CW QTC groups from WAV recordings and checks them against UCXLog files, a niche gem for serious contest loggers.
Read at source ↗
The HamDaily digest — five minutes, the whole band.