Saturday's roundup spans the full spectrum, from Hurricane Watch Net preparations and surge protection to a clever K2 transverter hack and a fresh POTA keyer review. There's satellite chatter, an ARISS milestone in Chile, and a reminder that even ARRL HQ knocks off early sometimes.

In today’s roundup

• Amateur Radio Weekly – Issue 442 — AmateurRadio.com
  The Hurricane Watch Net activates on 14.325 and 7.268 MHz for Isaias — a timely reminder that EmComm readiness still matters when the weather turns.
• Elecraft K2 as a 2m IF Transceiver for Microwave Transverters — The DXZone
  A detailed mod turns the venerable K2 QRP rig into a 2m IF for microwave transverters, retiring aging FT-290Rs for weak-signal work above 1 GHz.
• Testing the New Chelegance JKEYER-CPO16 on a POTA Activation — QRPer
  K4SWL field-tests Chelegance's new JKEYER-CPO16 on a roadside POTA activation, perfect reading for CW ops shopping for a compact keyer with built-in sidetone.
• ARRL Headquarters Closing Early on Friday, October 9, 2026 — ARRL News
  ARRL HQ, the store, and W1AW closed at noon Eastern Friday for a staff event — worth noting if you planned to call or visit.
• Top Amateur Radio Websites - Issue 2640 — The DXZone
  This week's link roundup looks beyond HF with a solid piece on current LEO and GEO satellite operations for those ready to work the birds.
• Product Spotlight: CITEL Coaxial Cable Surge Protectors Offer Vital Protection Against Voltage Spikes (Videos) — OnAllBands (DX Engineering)
  CITEL's coaxial surge protectors get the spotlight, a cheap insurance policy for any station that would rather not explain a lightning hit to the insurer.
• Amateur Radio Newsline Report 2554 for Friday, October 9th, 2026 — Amateur Radio Newsline
  Newsline covers an ARISS milestone at a Chile high school, a historic peace-message transmitter, and tributes to Silent Keys across the hobby.

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