Saturday's mix leans toward the playful and the historical: a pitch to graft POTA-style chasing onto APRS, plus a pilgrimage to the National receiver that sailed with Kon-Tiki. We've also got fresh Olivia spotting tools, shortwave schedule shuffles, and a solar report that finally has some spice.

In today’s roundup

• Amateur Radio Weekly – Issue 431 — AmateurRadio.com
  The weekly roundup floats an intriguing idea: bring the activator-and-chaser thrill of POTA and SOTA to APRS with new supporting software.
• Visiting the Kon-Tiki Museum: The NC-173 Lives On — The SWLing Post
  A reader's museum visit confirms the National NC-173 from the famous Kon-Tiki expedition is still on display, a lovely bit of receiver history preserved.
• August 2026 Schedule Updates: From the Isle of Music & Uncle Bill’s Melting Pot — The SWLing Post
  August shortwave schedules shift for From the Isle of Music and Uncle Bill's Melting Pot, spotlighting Cubadisco 2026 award winners for dial-twirling listeners.
• News: Olivia Digital Modes on HF — AmateurRadio.com
  Olivia operators finally get live spotting, bringing the familiar POTA-style show-and-tell to a mode that's long deserved better visibility on HF.
• The ARRL Solar Update — ARRL News
  Region 4493 delivered an M3.6 flare and a 200-SFU radio burst, a reminder that moderate solar activity can still stir the bands.

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