Today on the Bands — Saturday, September 19, 2026
We open today on a somber note, remembering QRP champion Doug Hendricks (KI6DS), whose passion shaped the low-power community many of us call home. Elsewhere, regulatory storm clouds gather over LoRa mesh networks, while the technical benches stay busy with decoders, compact builds, and a spirited take on RaDAR portable operating.
- 01 Doug Hendricks (KI6DS) is Silent Key
The QRP world loses one of its most passionate advocates, as Doug Hendricks (KI6DS) becomes a Silent Key after decades of inspiring low-power builders and operators.
Read at source ↗ - 02 Amateur Radio Weekly – Issue 439
This week's roundup asks whether decades-old FCC ISM rules could upend thriving Meshtastic and MeshCore communities, a wrinkle worth watching for anyone experimenting with LoRa mesh.
Read at source ↗ - 03 SWLtools
SWLtools turns your iPhone or iPad into a pocket decoder for CW, RTTY, SITOR-B, WEFAX, and ACARS, handy for shortwave listeners on the move.
Read at source ↗ - 04 Top Amateur Radio Websites - Issue 2636
This week's website roundup highlights homebrew projects, including a 50-watt HF amplifier build that scratches a common itch for a bit more punch.
Read at source ↗ - 05 RaDAR Love…
An ICQ Podcast listener's email and a Golden Earring earworm set the stage for a look at RaDAR-style rapid-deployment portable operating.
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The HamDaily digest — five minutes, the whole band.