Phil Karn, KA9Q speaks with Conrad Trautmann, N2YCH, ARRL Technical Editor about his software application called KA9Q radio. It is a multichannel SDR application that supports HamSci ionospheric research by interfacing with the RX888 SDR and WSPRDaemon application created by Rob Robinett, AI6VN. Data collected using these tools is then posted to the HamSci’s Personal Space Weather Station site for use by the HamSci community.
ARRL hosted the 9th annual Ham Radio Science Citizen Investigation (HamSCI) Workshop on March 14 – 15, 2026, with primary activities held at Central Connecticut State University (CCSU) in New Britain, Connecticut, and additional events at ARRL Headquarters in Newington. The weekend featured oral and poster presentations, invited tutorials, and sessions designed to be accessible to both newcomers and experienced researchers.
ARRL extends its thanks to many partners supporting HamSCI 2026 including The University of Scranton, New Jersey Institute of Technology, the National Science Foundation, NASA, Amateur Radio Digital Communications, and others.
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