February 2026

Month: February 2026

100% death rate SARS virus

CovidFebruary 28, 2026

Virus being experimented on in China. https://www.researchgate.net/publication/377199018_Lethal_Infection_of_Human_ACE2-Transgenic_Mice_Caused_by_SARS-CoV-2-related_Pangolin_Coronavirus_GX_P2Vshort_3UTR https://www.biorxiv.org/content/10.1101/2024.01.03.574008v1.full.pdf https://www.theepochtimes.com/health/chinese-scientists-reveal-experiments-with-virus-100-percent-fatal-to-mice-5560854?utm_source=atcn&utm_content=hw1016multicomp&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=atc&utm_term=hws1comp SARS-CoV-2-related pangolin coronavirus GX_P2V, can cause 100% mortality in human ACE2-transgenic mice, potentially attributable to late-stage brain infection. Paper Authors Beijing Advanced Innovation Center Beijing University…

Licensed Operators Get FCC Exemption From New Rules

VideosFebruary 28, 2026

The FCC is set to exempt amateur radio operators from new foreign adversary reporting requirements—great news for hams!This YouTube video covers the ARRL's January 15, 2026 update: In a draft Report and Order (GN Docket…

Radtel 880g Review/Demo, Dual Band VHF/UHF/APRS/CROSSBAND REPEAT Handheld

VideosFebruary 28, 2026

This radio is good for VHF and UHF ham bands, it is NOT AN HF TRANSCEIVER!!!!! Get your ham radio license in ONE WEEK using HamRadiorep.com, use the code "eric20" at checkout to save 20%!!…

CQ 160-Meter Contest, SSB

ContestsFebruary 28, 2026

Contest Dates and time UTC 2200Z, Feb 27 to 2200Z, Mar 1 Contest Information

UBA DX Contest, CW

ContestsFebruary 28, 2026

Contest Dates and time UTC 1300Z, Feb 28 to 1300Z, Mar 1 Contest Information

South Carolina QSO Party

ContestsFebruary 28, 2026

Contest Dates and time UTC 1500Z, Feb 28 to 0159Z, Mar 1 Contest Information

North American QSO Party, RTTY

ContestsFebruary 28, 2026

Contest Dates and time UTC 1800Z, Feb 28 to 0559Z, Mar 1 Contest Information

NA Collegiate Championship, RTTY

ContestsFebruary 28, 2026

Contest Dates and time UTC 1800Z, Feb 28 to 0559Z, Mar 1 Contest Information

The Fascinating World of Quartz Crystals (#1384)

VideosFebruary 27, 2026

Dave recently was at Quartzfest in Quartzsite, Arizona and picked up a couple of crystals! What do crystals have to do with Ham Radio? Watch to find out! Subscribe: https://youtube.com/davecasler Become A Channel Member: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCaBtYooQdmNzq63eID8RaLQ/join…

The ARRL Solar Update

ARRLFebruary 27, 2026

Spaceweather.com for February 27 reports about a minor CME hurlingtowards Earth.Solar activity remains at low levels due primarily to C-class flaresjust beyond the SE limb near S21. The largest was a C5.3 flare onFebruary 25.…