About this episode

This episode covers various updates and events in the amateur radio community, including satellite launches and notable individuals.

- FCC OKS LAUNCH OF "MIRROR" SATELLITE TO REFLECT SUN - GMRS REPEATER PROVIDES SAFETY NET IN UTAH - SILENT KEY: ATLANTA RADIO CLUB'S JOHN TALIPSKI, N3ACK - AMSAT SOUTH AFRICA FOCUSES ON FUTURE SATELLITE TECH - BUNKERFEST EVENT BRINGS HISTORY TO HAM RADIO - ARCTIC'S LEGENDS RADIO TEAM TACKLES RARE IOTA GROUPS - OPS NEEDED FOR PETER THE FIRST ISLAND DXPEDITION - WRTC 2026 CHAMPS REPEAT THEIR 2022 VICTORY - WORLD OF DX - KICKER: WHEN AN ANTENNA CAN OUTFOX CRIMINALS SCRIPT AUDIO Amateur Radio Newsline Report 2542 for Friday, July 17th, 2026 ARNewsline Download

Topics covered

• satellite technology
• amateur radio events
• safety in amateur radio
• DXpedition
• ham radio history
• IOTA groups
• amateur radio championships

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: FCC, GMRS, AMSAT South Africa, Arctic's Legends Radio Team

Places: Peter the First Island, Utah

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