Happy Fourth from HamDaily, where we're marking the holiday with a portable operator on the move, some clever homebrew, and a look at where broadcast radio is headed. There's plenty of news from across the pond too, plus special callsigns chasing the World Cup fever gripping North America. Grab your coffee and let's dig in.

In today’s roundup

• Amateur Radio Weekly – Issue 428 — AmateurRadio.com
  A tidy weekly roundup where even the Empire State Building's tower climbers get a nod, reminding us that antenna work up high is never routine.
• Hackaday Spotlights a Clever DIY Si5351 Radio Project — The SWLing Post
  An Si5351 and ESP32 receiver spanning shortwave and mediumwave with retro charm proves you can still homebrew a capable rig from cheap, modern parts.
• WB5DYG: When Portable is All Ya’ Got! — QRPer
  With his station packed up for a cross-country move, WB5DYG shows that going portable isn't a compromise—sometimes it's the only way to stay on the air.
• AM Innovation and Radio’s Reach in EVs — The SWLing Post
  A new broadband AM antenna and the ongoing fight to keep radio in electric vehicles matter to anyone who values the band's stubborn reach.
• GB2RS News Script for 5 July 2026 — RSGB
  The RSGB's weekly news script is ready to download, keeping club readers and net controllers stocked with the latest happenings across the UK scene.
• Special Events News – 5 July 2026 — RSGB
  Special callsigns across the USA, Canada and Mexico are celebrating the 2026 FIFA World Cup through 19 July—a fun award chase from the host cities.

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