CQ Desk
The map-and-shack dashboard above — try it first, then sign up to save your station defaults.
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CQ Desk — live map, spots & space weather
This is one of HamLike’s flagship tools: an interactive dashboard with a world map (PSK paths, greyline, POTA, SOTA, ISS), NOAA space weather, an HF band snapshot, sun & moon at your location, callsign lookup, live spots, and curated ham radio news — no app install.
- Use it right now as a guest — no account required.
- Create a free account to save your callsign & grid and unlock the full experience.
CQ Desk is in active development (beta). If something looks off, we appreciate your patience — and we’d love to have you try it.
Operator-Driven Community
The front page for active ham radio operators.
Short callsign profiles, club pages, and operator-driven discussion for people who actually get on the air.
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Get a short public link like /W1AW for your on-air identity.
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Give your club one clean place for schedules, updates, and discussion.
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Amateur Radio Newsline Report 2484 for Friday, June 6th, 2025
Amateur Radio Newsline Report 2484 for Friday, June 6th, 2025
https://www.arnewsline.org/news/2025/6/5/amateur-radio-newsline-report-2484-for-friday-june-6th-2025
https://www.arnewsline.org/s/Report2484.mp3
My Yaesu FT-891 during vacationing in Ensenada Mexico
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New Profile Upgrades Are Live!
🚀 New Profile Upgrades Are Live!
Your HamLike profile just got a serious glow-up.
You can now:
🧭 Add a Bio – Let folks know who you are. Call sign, favorite mode, what radio you’re running — or just something weird
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Vote System Reset
Just a heads up — the vote system (thumbs-up) has been reset.
We ran into some technical issues during a recent upgrade, and unfortunately, we had to wipe the previous vote data to get everything running smoothly again.
We know this might be a bummer for some of you, especially if your posts had built up a lot of votes. We're working hard to make sure the new setup is more stable moving forward.
Thanks for sticking with us and for being part of the HamLike community!
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2025 ARRL Field Day: FAQ with the Contest Program Manager
Source:
https://www.arrl.org/news/2025-arrl-field-day-faq-with-the-contest-program-manager
The days are longer, the weather is warmer, and June is upon us! hat means we are in the countdown to 2025 ARRL Field Day! There’s a lot of excitement building around the theme of “Radio Connects” and hams across North America are preparing for the big weekend of June 28 – 29.
In their efforts to prepare for the activations, many radio amateurs are researching the finer points of Field Day rules. All the information is
Amateur Radio Newsline Report 2483 for Friday, May 30th, 2025
https://www.arnewsline.org/s/Report2483.mp3
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Amateur Radio Newsline Report 2482 for Friday, May 23rd, 2025
https://www.arnewsline.org/s/Report2482.mp3
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We post updates, memes, gear drops, and all the radio goodness you love.
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Getting Started with HamStudy.org: A Guide for New and Aspiring Hams
## 📚 **Getting Started with HamStudy.org: A Guide for New and Aspiring Hams**
Whether you're studying for your first ham radio license or prepping for your next upgrade, **HamStudy.org** is one of the best tools out there. It's free, easy to use, and trusted by thousands of operators. Here's a quick guide to help you get
2025 Dayton Hamvention Opening Day - Friday, May 16 [YouTube]
2025 Dayton Hamvention Opening Day - Friday, May 16
Amateur Radio Newsline Report 2481 for Friday, May 16th, 2025
Amateur Radio Newsline Report 2481 for Friday, May 16th, 2025
[upl-file uuid=652c93f6-5cb0-4738-afa5-b1d2a5d9f662 size=17MB]report2481.mp3[/upl-file]GMRS Operators Are Welcome on HamLike.com!
We’re excited to announce that HamLike.com is also open to GMRS operators with valid FCC-issued callsigns!
Our goal has always been to build a fun, welcoming space where radio enthusiasts can share knowledge, stories, and gear tips. By inviting GMRS users to join the conversation, we hope to create a bridge for anyone curious about amateur radio to eventually take that next step and earn their ham license.
If you're a GMRS user, come on in — share your setup, ask questions, or just hang out with fellow radio nerds. And if you've been thinking about getting your ham ticket, this
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