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Con motivo de la celebración del Comité Mundial de la Federación Democrática Internacional de Mujeres (FDIM) en La Habana (27 de noviembre – 1 diciembre), donde se conmemorará su 80 aniversario,...

La Federación Democrática Internacional de Mujeres (FDIM) para América Latina y el Caribe, emitió un comunicado en el cual condena enérgicamente las recien

Get the details behind this annual amateur radio event for QRP enthusiasts that corresponds with the Dayton Hamvention.

Every year, Eric (WD8RIF) and I make the drive to Dayton Hamvention together and, as you’ll see in a few upcoming field reports, we always try to fit in a few radio activations along the way. This year, I spent much of my time helping out at the Ham Radio Workbench booth while Eric did what he does best: covering every aisle of the flea market and indoor exhibits.

It’s hard to believe that Four Days in May (FDIM) 2025 has already come and gone—and even harder to believe that attendance was even larger than last year! What an amazing event. As always, FDIM is…

Con motivo de la celebración del Comité Mundial de la Federación Democrática Internacional de Mujeres (FDIM) en La Habana (27 de noviembre – 1 diciembre), donde se conmemorará su 80 aniversario, conve...

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by Thomas (K4SWL) The day before I left on my week-long FDIM/Hamvention trip, I received a package in the mail from Radioddity containing their soon-to-be-released HF-009 vertical antenna. In the spirit of full disclosure: Radioddity is not only a sponsor of QRPer, but we’re also an affiliate—meaning that if you purchase items via our affiliate link, we receive a small percentage of the sale, and you get a small discount.

Just a quick update: I’m heading out today for Four Days in May (FDIM) and Hamvention—both taking place this week—and will be on the road and fully immersed in the events for the next several days. While I’m away, things may be a bit quiet here on QRPer.com. My inbox is likely to pile up, and my posting may be limited while I soak in the energy, fun, and (let's be honest) …

This year seems to have flown by already. No doubt it’s because it’s been one of the busiest years of my life so far (and I kind of hope it doesn’t get any busier!). It feels like I was just wishin…

by Thomas (K4SWL) It just so happens that two of the biggest and most meaningful gatherings in our amateur radio community fall on the same week, one after another: the QRPARCI Four Days In May Conference and the Dayton Hamvention. This year, FDIM happened on Thursday, May 14, 2026, and Hamvention followed on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday (May 15–17).

by Thomas (K4SWL) It just so happens that two of the biggest and most meaningful gatherings in our amateur radio community fall on the same week, one after another: the QRPARCI Four Days In May Con…

This year seems to have flown by already. No doubt it’s because it’s been one of the busiest years of my life so far (and I kind of hope it doesn’t get any busier!). It feels like I was just wishing everyone a Happy New Year, and now—poof!—we’re only a week away from Four Days In May and…