A Sunday spread that runs from the field to the far reaches of the solar system, with a POTA lesson in persistence, satellite ballot boxes now open, and shortwave listening reports that double as political commentary. There's Field Day recap fun and a look at whether an AI can actually pass for a knowledgeable ham buddy. Grab the coffee and click a few links.

In today’s roundup

• The fourth try is the charm! — QRPer
  Vince (VE6LK) proves that stubbornness pays off in the field, finally landing an activation on his fourth attempt — a reminder that POTA rewards the persistent.
• Carlos’ Illustrated Radio Listening Report and Recording of Radio 10 (July 18, 2026) — The SWLing Post
  Cartoonist Carlos Latuff pairs a Radio 10 listening report with illustrated commentary on Trump's wildfire-smoke tariff threats, showing how shortwave still captures the news of the day.
• ANS-200 AMSAT News Service Weekly Bulletins — AMSAT
  AMSAT's ballot box is open for the 2026 Board election, plus the Space Force satellite catalog just went six digits — a sign of an ever-more-crowded sky above us.
• AmateurLogic 219: Field Day 2026 — AmateurRadio.com
  AmateurLogic revisits Field Day 2026 with W5AXC, walking through antennas, radios, and the SenseCAP K1100 for anyone chasing ideas for next year's setup.
• Your AI Ham Radio Buddy — Hackaday · Radio
  Hackaday explores building an AI chatbot focused specifically on ham radio, asking whether a narrower knowledge base makes for a better Elmer than a jack-of-all-trades bot.

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