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This Week in Amateur Radio

George Bowen, W2XBS
Amateur Radio
ARRL
FCC
AMSAT
NASA
Spacex
Emergency Communications
Voice Of America
International Amateur Radio Union
Ham Radio
Hurricane Helene
Dayton Hamvention
Starlink
Amateur Radio History
QST Magazine
Emergency Alert System
Jamboree On the Air
Solar Cycle 25
Intelsat 33E
Nasa's Deep Space Network

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PODCAST: This Week in Amateur Radio Edition #1424 - Full Version (With repeater ID breaks every 10 minutes) Release Date: June 13, 2026 Here is a summary of the news trending...This Week in Amateur Radio. This week's edition is anchored by Mike Nikol... more

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PODCAST: This Week in Amateur Radio Edition #1423 - Full Version (With repeater ID breaks every 10 minutes) Release Date: June 6, 2026 Here is a summary of the news trending...This Week in Amateur Radio. This week's edition is anchored by Chris Perri... more

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PODCAST: This Week in Amateur Radio Edition #1422 - Full Version (With repeater ID breaks every 10 minutes) Release Date: May 30, 2026 Here is a summary of the news trending...This Week in Amateur Radio. This week's edition is anchored by Mike Nikoli... more

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PODCAST: This Week in Amateur Radio Edition #1421 - Full Version (With repeater ID breaks every 10 minutes) Release Date: May 23, 2026 Here is a summary of the news trending...This Week in Amateur Radio. This week's edition is anchored by Chris Perri... more

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Recent Guests

Onno Benshop
Australia's Onno Benshop, VK6Flab
Foundations of Amateur Radio
Episode: PODCAST: This Week in Amateur Radio #1416
John Ross KD8IDJ
Amateur radio operator reporting on his team's support during the Chicago Marathon.
Episode: PODCAST: This Week in Amateur Radio #1390
Bruce Paige KK5DO
AMSAT report contributor
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Onno Benschop VK6FLAB
Host of Foundations of Amateur Radio
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Episode: PODCAST: This Week in Amateur Radio #1386
Bill Continelli
Amateur radio historian
Episode: PODCAST: This Week in Amateur Radio #1377
Annie Sophie Pick
A Michelin-starred chef designing meals for astronauts.
Episode: PODCAST: This Week in Amateur Radio #1376
Onno Benschop
Amateur radio educator and speaker
Foundations of Amateur Radio
Episode: PODCAST: This Week in Amateur Radio #1370
John Ross
ARRL director and educator
ARRL
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Bruce Paige
AMSAT representative providing an update on satellite activities.
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Hosts

George W2Xbs
Host and anchor with long-running involvement in This Week in Amateur Radio, often guiding opening narration and overall program flow.
Will Rogers
Host/Reporter, amateur radio historian, and on-site contributor.
John Ross
Special report contributor and on-ground reporter for DX and regulatory segments.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 30 ratings
  • A must listen to for hams! I especially like the history segment.

    Podcast Addict
    5
    W H Langford
    2 years ago
  • The Best!!

    You can’t beat this podcast for Amateur Radio News. Top of my list.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Randy - N5CZ
    United States4 years ago

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Open anchor auditions highlight a community-driven ethos.
Clear, detailed coverage of amateur radio news and events.
Strong field reporting and guest expertise appeal to sponsors.
Great mix of technical depth and event coverage, very hobbyist-friendly.

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PODCAST: This Week in Amateur Radio #1370
Q: What topics are covered in the ARRL Teachers Institute?
The institute focuses on integrating amateur radio into educational curricula, providing teachers with resources to enhance STEM education.
PODCAST: This Week in Amateur Radio #1370
Q: How does amateur radio aid in emergency situations?
Amateur radio provides crucial communication links during disasters, offering real-time information and coordination for rescue efforts.
PODCAST: This Week in Amateur Radio SPECIAL BONUS AUDIO - AJ8B Interview with ARRL CEO NA2AA
Q: How is the ARRL working towards inspiring the next generation of hams?
We are expanding outreach through the Teachers Institute and collegiate initiatives to engage students in amateur radio education.
PODCAST: This Week in Amateur Radio SPECIAL BONUS AUDIO - AJ8B Interview with ARRL CEO NA2AA
Q: What is the current status of membership? Are you concerned or do you see it trending up or down?
Membership fluctuates with dues increases but typically sees a leveling off after initial drops; I'm not worried but disappointed by predictable behavior.
PODCAST: This Week in Amateur Radio SPECIAL BONUS AUDIO - AJ8B Interview with ARRL CEO NA2AA
Q: Do you feel more comfortable that if something happens again, the league's in a better place to handle cyber threats?
Yes, we are vastly better prepared now with experts monitoring our networks and improving security measures.

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What is This Week in Amateur Radio about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A weekly, multi-segment news magazine focused on amateur radio, space and satellite news, regulatory actions, and community events. It weaves in-field reports from Hamvention, ARRL activity, DXpeditions, youth education in radio, and technical deep dives (DX, AMSAT, GroundStation, etc.), often featuring open calls for volunteer anchors and a strong volunteer-driven ethos. Expect a broad mix of reports, expert commentary, and historical context that appeals to technically minded hobbyists, club members, and industry professionals who follow policy, technology developments, and large hobby events. Noteworthy are recurring features, cross-network reporting from multiple bureaus, and a collaborative, community-first approach that can be particu... more

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1. Onno Benshop
2. John Ross KD8IDJ
3. Bruce Paige KK5DO
4. Onno Benschop VK6FLAB
5. Bill Continelli
6. Annie Sophie Pick
7. Onno Benschop
8. John Ross

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