Tuesday brings a satisfying spread of the practical and the curious: a long-running state parks contest that proves format ideas aren't exhausted, another homebrew take on the endlessly tempting short vertical, and a fresh DX cluster tool for the software-minded. Add gamified learning, a shortwave schedule shuffle, and an illustrated listening report, and there's plenty to chew on before you key up.

In today’s roundup

• Get Ready for the 19th Annual Ohio State Parks On The Air Contest — OnAllBands (DX Engineering)
  Now in its 19th year, Ohio State Parks On The Air is a reminder that fresh contest formats keep appearing when you think the good ideas are all taken.
• WN5C: Yet Another Base-Loaded Vertical Antenna Build — QRPer
  Sam WN5C chases the eternal compromise between portability and performance in yet another base-loaded vertical build worth a look for QRP field operators.
• LHS Episode #629: Gamified Learning Part 2 — AmateurRadio.com
  Linux in the Ham Shack returns with part two on gamified learning, exploring how game mechanics might make studying and skill-building a little more fun.
• September 2026 Schedule Update: From the Isle of Music — The SWLing Post
  A logistical hiccup postpones the Eddy Gaytan episode, so shortwave listeners chasing From the Isle of Music should note the revised September schedule.
• Carlos’ Illustrated Radio Listening Report and Recording of NHK (September 7, 2026) — The SWLing Post
  Carlos Latuff pairs an illustrated listening report with an NHK recording covering Fukushima flooding, a nice example of SWL logs telling a bigger story.
• LY4A DX Reminder — The DXZone
  LY4A DX Reminder is a free, ad-free app for Android, Windows, and macOS that watches five DX cluster sources at once so you don't miss the run.

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