Friday brings a bittersweet mix as we mark the passing of two figures who shaped how we chase and understand DX, alongside practical talk of funding those far-flung DXpeditions. Elsewhere, we've got field-day realism from the Rockies, thoughts on where broadcast radio is headed, and the reliably good company of a Monday night net.

In today’s roundup

• The best laid plans don’t always work out — QRPer
  Vince (VE6LK) shares an honest field report from beneath Mount Rundle, proving that even carefully planned activations can go sideways—and still be worth it.
• A Look at DXpedition Funding — OnAllBands (DX Engineering)
  Ever wonder how operators reach entities with no permanent population? This piece explains the money behind the DXpeditions that fill the gaps in your DXCC chase.
• Amateur Radio Newsline Report 2543 for Friday, July 24th, 2026 — Amateur Radio Newsline
  Young operators heading a 'milestone' Christmas Island DXpedition headlines a packed report that also touches datacasting weather alerts and a notable silent key.
• DXer and DXpeditioner Kan Mizoguchi, JA1BK, Silent Key — ARRL News
  Kan Mizoguchi, JA1BK, CQ DX Hall of Famer and former IARU Region 3 Director, has become a silent key at 93, leaving a deep DX legacy.
• If You’ve Never Done This Before, Click Here. — Off Grid Ham
  A welcoming primer on the hobby's steep-but-rewarding learning curve, perfect for newcomers overwhelmed by ham radio's sprawling menu of subspecialties.
• Monday Night Net – AI Summary 10 Nov 2025 — Essex Ham
  An AI-summarized recap of the GB3DA net chaired by Aubrey M7SDA, a reminder that local repeater community remains the hobby's beating heart.
• Monday Night Net – AI Summary 03 Nov 2025 — Essex Ham
  Another AI-generated net summary, this week with Pete M0PSX in the chair—an intriguing look at machines reporting on our very human on-air gatherings.
• Why Hams Should Care About The Decline of Broadcast Radio. — Off Grid Ham
  With broadcast radio fading, this essay argues hams shouldn't celebrate too soon—our hobby doesn't thrive in a communications vacuum.

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