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2025 Year-End Review: Amateur Radio News, FCC Updates & Silent Keys
As we close out 2025, Marvin Turner, W0MET, takes a comprehensive look back at the year in amateur radio. In this special year-end episode of The Ham Radio Guy, we cover the biggest equipment releases, major FCC and regulatory developments, industry changes, and key public-service milestones that shaped the hobby.
Highlights include new radios from Yaesu, FlexRadio, Icom, and Kenwood, the expansion of the 60-meter band, ongoing spectrum and antenna-rights advocacy, the shutdown of Hamshack Hotline, and SteppIR’s exit from the amateur antenna market. We also reflect on milestones like the IARU’s 100th anniversary, the Hurricane Watch Net’s 60 years of service, and ARISS special events aboard the International Space Station.
The episode concludes with a respectful tribute to several Silent Keys whose leadership and dedication left a lasting impact on amateur radio.
Whether you’re a seasoned operator or new to the bands, this episode offers a thoughtful recap of where amateur radio has been—and where it’s headed next.
73,
Marvin, W0MET
Saturday Nov 22, 2025
Saturday Nov 22, 2025
Friday Nov 07, 2025
Friday Nov 07, 2025
Sunday Oct 26, 2025
Sunday Oct 26, 2025
Saturday Sep 27, 2025
Saturday Sep 27, 2025
Welcome to Episode 63 ! I’m excited to kick off this journey with a deep dive into some pressing issues and stories in the amateur radio world, plus how each of us can make a difference when disaster strikes.
In this episode, I discuss:
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Amateur Radio Operator Conduct — What it means to uphold professionalism, ethics, and responsibility in our communications. We’ll explore what makes good operator behavior, how to deal with conflict or disagreements, and why conduct matters more than ever.
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The Closing of VE2DX — What this closure tells us about challenges facing repeaters, infrastructure, and ham-radio communities today.
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Amateur Radio Emergency Preparedness Act (H.R. 1094 / S. 459) — What this proposed legislation would do, how it might affect us, and why it matters for emergency response and resiliency in communications.
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How to Get Involved with Emergency Preparedness — Practical steps you can take to be ready, stay connected, and contribute when emergencies happen. Whether through training, volunteering, or building local networks, there’s a role for everyone.
If you care about responsible radio operation, advocacy, and stepping up in times of crisis, this episode is for you. Subscribe for future episodes where we’ll explore more topics shaping the amateur radio community and how you can stay informed and active.
Monday Sep 08, 2025
Monday Sep 08, 2025
SOL Sport Utility Blanket - Orange https://amzn.to/4gghvrI
Tuesday Aug 05, 2025
Tuesday Aug 05, 2025
Whether you're just curious about those weird sounds or ready to start decoding your first signal, this episode is packed with everything you need to know about one of ham radio’s most visual modes. Slow Scan Television
What is it, how it works, and how you can get started sending and receiving images right over HF using nothing more than your rig and a computer or smartphone.
MMSTV https://hamsoft.ca/pages/mmsstv.php.
Black Cat Systems
Digital Multimeter Voltmeter https://amzn.to/46IH9me
Sdr Setup | How Does a Weather Satellite Work. https://youtu.be/C2Z_1Nc-mC4
Tuesday Jul 15, 2025
Tuesday Jul 15, 2025
In this milestone 60th episode of The Ham Radio Guy, Marvin Turner (WØMET) explores the expanding world of remote operations in amateur radio. From operating your station from thousands of miles away to sharing gear with fellow hams, remote ops are reshaping how we get on the air.
Marvin breaks down the gear, software, and setup options — including tips for FlexRadio users, network considerations, legal implications, and real-world experiences from the field. Whether you're looking to overcome HOA restrictions, plan for remote contesting, or simply modernize your shack, this episode will help you take the next step.
Topics covered:
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What you need to get started
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Common remote station configurations
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Operating remotely without compromising performance
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The future of remote amateur radio
Don’t miss this deep dive into one of the most empowering trends in the hobby!
https://www.remotehamradio.com
https://www.remotehams.com
FT Control for Icom, Yaesu, Kenwood
http://www.akgordon.com/ham/ishareradio/index.html
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Monday Jul 07, 2025
Monday Jul 07, 2025
Saturday Jun 14, 2025
Saturday Jun 14, 2025
In this episode of The Ham Radio Guy, Marvin sits down with Steve Berry, N1EZ—the creator and founder of the DX QSO Cloud Logbook. Steve shares the inspiration behind developing this innovative cloud-based logging solution and walks us through how it works, what sets it apart from traditional logbooks, and how it's helping amateur radio operators streamline their DXing and QSO tracking. Whether you're a seasoned contester or a casual operator, this conversation is packed with insights on modernizing your ham radio workflow. Tune in to hear the story behind the logbook, learn about its key features, and find out how you can integrate it into your own shack!
Here is the link to the Video Version with Demo. https://youtu.be/kry0q7PSie8