Sunday brings a coastal wander and a long-awaited eyeball QSO, proof that POTA is as much about people and places as it is about points. Elsewhere we've got antenna myths debunked, AI copilots landing in the satellite bulletin, and a reminder that shortwave still carries soft power across the airwaves.

In today’s roundup

• Along the East Lothian Coast: A Barns Ness POTA Adventure & Travelogue — QRPer
  K4SWL turns a family trip along Scotland's East Lothian coast into a Barns Ness activation, a fine reminder that POTA travels well with the whole household.
• Boundary Bay POTA: A CW Friendship, the PERformer Antenna, and a Custom Paddle — QRPer
  VA3EKR finally meets a longtime CW practice partner in person at Boundary Bay, capturing that special joy of putting a face to a familiar fist.
• ICQPodcast Episode 489 – STEM and Radio for a Brighter Future — AmateurRadio.com
  The ICQ Podcast crew tackles STEM outreach and the latest news, a worthwhile listen for anyone keen to see radio inspire the next generation.
• Bob’s Radio Corner: Which Antenna Input is Better? – A Case Study — The SWLing Post
  Bob Colegrove unpacks why a wire clipped to the whip can outperform the external jack, a classic case study for anyone puzzled by their receiver's antenna inputs.
• ANS-207 AMSAT News Service Weekly Bulletins — AMSAT
  This week's AMSAT bulletin spans an AI copilot for hams, a Young Ham of the Year satellite operator, and the FireSat constellation's first launch.
• The Sound of Soft Power: Airing on BBC World Service, August 1–2, 2026 — The SWLing Post
  The BBC World Service rebroadcasts its shortwave documentary on international broadcasting's enduring influence, a fitting tribute airing on the very medium it celebrates.

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