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Cat2Web: Connecting Ham Transceivers with SDRs and Sparking Community Debate
Cat2Web bridges traditional ham transceivers with web-based SDRs, sparking debate about the role of internet tools in amateur radio.
September 14, 2026
AST SpaceMobile's Emergency License Sparks Controversy Over Interference
AST SpaceMobile's emergency license has sparked backlash from amateur radio operators due to reported interference in North America and Europe. The controversy centers on the FCC's decision to grant commercial access to a traditionally non-commercial spectrum band.
September 14, 2026
Isar Aerospace Reaches Orbit From Andøya With Two IARU-Coordinated Amateur Payloads
The successful launch of Isar Aerospace's Spectrum rocket from Norway's Andøya spaceport marks a milestone for European commercial spaceflight, delivering amateur radio payloads coordinated by the IARU.
September 14, 2026
GNU Radio World Brings GRC to Browsers: Zero-Install Flowgraphs with a 10 MSPS Limit
GNU Radio World eliminates installation barriers for software-defined radio by running entirely in a browser. The WebAssembly-based platform supports live visualizations and WebUSB hardware connections while maintaining privacy with client-side processing.
September 14, 2026
Colombia's 7.4 Quake Knocked Out 46% of Cell Sites, Amateur Radio Sustained Communication for 124 Hours
The article primarily focuses on how amateur radio operators and their infrastructure played a critical role in maintaining communication during a major earthquake in Colombia, highlighting the resilience and emergency response capabilities of the amateur radio community.
September 13, 2026