Friday brings a full band of headlines, from the WRTC 2026 committee re-checking its scorecards to a fond farewell for a legendary DXer. Closer to home, we've got POTA battery math, contest propagation basics, and enough video content to fill a rainy weekend at the shack.

In today’s roundup

• Amateur Radio Newsline Report 2544 for Friday, July 31st, 2026 — Amateur Radio Newsline
  This week's Newsline covers the WRTC 2026 results review, the passing of noted DXer Kan Mizoguchi JA1BK/VP6BK, and a father-son DXpedition adding an APRS twist.
• Ham Radio Contesting 101: Basic Propagation for Contesting — OnAllBands (DX Engineering)
  K4RO kicks off a contesting series with propagation fundamentals, essential reading for anyone hoping to work the bands smartly instead of just spinning the dial.
• More POTA notes, 7/30/26 — KB6NU
  Dan discovers just how far a 9 Ah BioEnno battery stretches across multiple activations, useful real-world data for anyone planning a day of portable operating.
• Today’s POTA activation: A nice change of pace — KB6NU
  A newly-added trail entity practically in his backyard gives KB6NU a welcome variation on his usual routine, proof that fresh POTA parks reward the curious.
• Monday Night Net — Summary (Mon 13 Oct 2025) — Essex Ham
  Essex Ham's Monday Night Net on GB3DA, hosted by Dorothy M0LMR, is a reminder that a well-run local net is the heartbeat of any community.
• Did you miss Field Day? Or want to see others’ operation? Check out my Playlist! — N0SSC
  N0SSC has curated over 130 YouTube videos of ARRL Field Day action, perfect for reliving the fun or scouting ideas for next year's setup.
• Introducing the YouTuber’s HamFest LIVE – This Weekend (May 23-24)! — N0SSC
  The YouTuber's Hamfest LIVE gathers some of ham radio's biggest online names for a weekend, offering a cure for post-convention withdrawal.

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