Ham-it-up is a reference and news site for amateur radio operators across the UK, Ireland and Europe — propagation conditions, radio reviews, portable/SOTA & POTA guides, contest and meetup listings, and tools like a Morse trainer and antenna length calculator.
What’s here
- Propagation — live solar/band conditions, updated automatically
- News — aggregated from RSGB, IRTS and other amateur radio sources
- Reviews — radios and gear, tested and researched
- Guides — SOTA/POTA, portable operating, the Q-codes & abbreviations glossary, and more
- Contests & meetups and a local clubs directory for Northern Ireland
- Morse trainer and antenna length calculator — interactive tools
Who it’s for
Anyone licensed, studying for a licence, or just curious about the hobby — from newcomers working out what QRP means to experienced operators after today’s band conditions. The content here draws on real, sourced data and current reference material rather than guesswork.