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ARLP007 Propagation de K7RA, 15 Feb 2019

February 15, 2019by Russ Roberts

Welcome to today’s Amateur/Ham Radio News update from “Big Island ARRL News.” Views in this post are those of the reporters and correspondents.  This post discusses the current propagation forecast […]

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The ARRL Letter for February 14, 2019

February 14, 2019by Russ Roberts

Welcome to an Amateur/Ham Radio News update from “Big Island ARRL News.” Views expressed in this Amateur/Ham Radio News summary are those of the reporters and correspondents. Content provided by […]

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ARLB004 FCC invites comment on Part 97, 13 Feb 2019

February 13, 2019by Russ Roberts

Welcome to the Wednesday Amateur/Ham Radio News update from “Big Island ARRL News.” Views expressed in this Amateur/Ham Radio news summary are those of the reporters and correspondents. Content provided […]

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ARRL News-Features, 12-13 Feb 2019

February 12, 2019by Russ Roberts

Welcome to an ARRL News-Features update from “Big Island ARRL News.” Views expressed in this ARRL news summary are those of the reporters and correspondents. Content provided by HQ ARRL, […]

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March 2019 QST Digital Edition – Now Available, 11 Feb 2019

February 11, 2019by Russ Roberts

Welcome to the Monday evening Amateur/Ham Radio news update from “Big Island ARRL News.” Views expressed in this amateur/ham radio news summary are those of the reporters and correspondents. Content […]

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Southgate Amateur Radio News

February 10, 2019by Russ Roberts

Welcome to the weekend Amateur/Ham Radio News update from “Big Island ARRL News”. Views expressed in this news summary are those of the reporters and correspondents. Content provided by http://www.southgatearc.org, […]

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QRZ NOW-Amateur Radio News, 09 Feb 2019

February 9, 2019by Russ Roberts

Welcome to the Saturday edition of “Big Island ARRL News”. Views expressed in this Amateur/Ham Radio news summary are those of the reporters and correspondents. Content provided by QRZ NOW […]

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Russ Roberts

Retired News director of Pacific Radio Group Radio Stations on Hawaii-the Big Island. I have more than 40 years of broadcast experience, including positons at KTUH-FM (UH-Manoa), KPOI-FM (Honolulu). KHLO-AM (Hilo), KKBG-FM (KBIG-FM)(Hilo/Kona), KAPA-FM (Hilo-Kona). Native-FM (Hilo-Kona), and ESPN Hawaii (Hilo-Kona). Former University of Hawaii-Hilo librarian. Retired Air Force Officer. Amatuer (Ham) Radio operator since 1977 (currently holds the Amateur Extra Class License from the FCC-KH6JRM).... Can read, write, and speak Russian. Retired on 30 September 2011, but still maintains a Hawaii Island News Blog.

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RSS ARRL Amateur Radio News

  • HamSCI Workshop Receives National Science Foundation Grant February 15, 2019
  • Planned Experiment Will Disconnect Russia from the Internet February 15, 2019
    Authorities and major internet providers in Russia intend to disconnect the country from the internet as part of a planned experiment purportedly aimed at enhancing national security, the Russian news agency RosBiznesKonsalting (RBK) has reported. The stated reason for the experiment is to gather insights and provide feedback and modifications to a proposed […]
  • The Latest Episode of ARRL Audio News is Available February 15, 2019
    Listen to the new episode of ARRL Audio News on your iOS or Android podcast app, or online at http://www.blubrry.com/arrlaudionews/. Audio News is also retransmitted on a number of FM repeaters. Click here and then scroll down to see the list.  
  • ARRL Headquarters Seeks Radiosport and Field Services Manager February 15, 2019
    ARRL is accepting applications for the position of Radiosport and Field Services Manager at ARRL Headquarters in Newington, Connecticut. This is a full-time, exempt position with a competitive salary. The successful candidate would be responsible for managing the Radiosport and Field Services functions, including employee training, and program and services d […]
  • The K7RA Solar Update February 15, 2019
    Another week passed with no sunspots, and as of February 14 it has been over two weeks since any sunspots were observed, the last on January 30. February 7 through 13 saw average daily solar flux decline from 71.1 to 70.4, compared to the previous seven days. Geomagnetic indices were lower, with average daily planetary A index declining from 11.6 to 8.1, and […]
  • Ninth District Incoming QSL Bureau has New Manager and Address February 15, 2019
    Erik Andersen, K9EU, of Naperville, Illinois, has assumed the role of manager for the Ninth District Incoming QSL Bureau. He is a long-time volunteer with the Bureau as well as a noted and accomplished DXer and contester. He succeeds John Meyers, K9QVB, who served as manager for 2 decades and will remain a sorter and letter dispatcher. The Ninth District Bur […]
  • Latvian Amateur Radio League "Godfather" Herbert “Andy” Anderson, K7GEX, SK February 15, 2019
    Andy Anderson, K7GEX, of Edmonds, Washington, died February 5 after a lengthy illness. An ARRL Life Member, he was 84. His friend Andy Neimers, VA7FJT, said Anderson was the “godfather” of the Latvian Amateur Radio League (LRAL) and a founding member of the Latvians Worldwide roundtable net.“He sent literally tens of thousands of dollars of equipment to get […]
  • Wireless Institute of Australia (WIA) Hands Off Amateur Radio Exam and Call Sign Management February 14, 2019
    The Wireless Institute of Australia (WIA) is turning over Amateur Radio exam provision and call sign management to a new provider. WIA reports that telecommunications regulator ACMA has selected the University of Tasmania and Australian Maritime College (AMC) to take over as the preferred provider for the delivery of Amateur Radio examination, call sign mana […]
  • WWV 100th Anniversary Special Event Operation in the Planning Stages February 14, 2019
  • US Amateur Radio Population Grows Slightly in 2018 February 14, 2019

RSS Ham Radio Hawaii

  • “Fox Hunt” Hopes to Attract Would-be Ham Radio Enthusiasts February 15, 2019
    Oahu Amateur radio enthusiasts will conduct a “Fox-Hunt” on April 7th2019 from 3 to 5 PM in the Kapolei / Ewa Beach Area. Fox hunting — named after the sport where persons on horseback, with the aid of dogs, track down foxes — is the use of signal triangulation to locate a radio transmitter, and […]
    KH6OWL
  • April Fools Fox Hunt – Oahu February 14, 2019
    Announcing the April Fools Fox Hunt. Since April the 1st is a Monday, we will hold it on April 7th, from 3 to 5. More information to follow but get ready! See the flyer and send me an email to sign up your team or just yourself. The fox will be a live person transmitting […]
    KH6OWL
  • Spot Light on a Amateur Radio Operator February 12, 2019
    This week we spotlight Amy Andrade KH6AMY. This is her profile on QRZ.com Aloha Kakou, My name is Amy Akina and I am of Hawaiian heritage, yep! I’m the real deal, born and raised on the beautiful island of O’ahu, and am proud to represent the local ham community from the “808 Aloha State”. I love dancing hula and playing […]
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  • 35th Annual Great Aloha Run 2019 February 12, 2019
    Thanks to all the volunteers that plan to work the GAR this year. Date:                                  Monday February 18, 2019(President’s Day holiday) REPORT TO SITE TIME:   06:00; Roll call to commence shortly after Event Start Time:             7:00AM Estimated end time:       10:30 AM – 11:00AM.  Or sooner depending where you are on the route. Frequen […]
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  • Winter Storm Pummeled the State February 12, 2019
    9 and 10 Feb 2019, SKYWARN activated for a winter storm that had high winds, high waves and rain. The February Winter Storm Event crossed the state when two cold fronts north of the islands combined with a high-pressure area and slowly moved rain and wind from west to east across the Islands.  The National Weather […]
    KH6OWL

RSS ARRL Audio News

  • ARRL Audio News - February 15, 2019 February 15, 2019
    ARRL Audio News - February 15, 2019
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  • ARRL Audio News - February 8, 2019 February 8, 2019
    ARRL Audio News - February 8, 2019
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  • ARRL Audio News - February 1, 2019 February 1, 2019
    ARRL Audio News - February 1, 2019
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RSS Amateur Radio News Line

  • Amateur Radio Newsline Report 2155 for Friday, February 15th, 2019 February 15, 2019
    - TOP STORY: 1ST GEOSTATIONARY SATELLITE GOES LIVE ONLINE - SATELLITES NOT JUST ACADEMIC ON VILLANOVA CAMPUS - HONORING YOUNG HAMS WHO LEND A HAND - ICELANDIC HAMS PRESS FOR LICENSE EXAM IN MAY - NORWAY LICENSE IDs ARE NOT IN THE CARDS - BRAZILIAN REGULATOR AFFIRMS HAMS' SAFETY CRITERIA - DOWN TO HAM BASICS AT NAVY BASE - FCC SEEKS COMMENT ON PETITION T […]
    Kevin Trotman
  • Amateur Radio Newsline Report 2154 for Friday, February 8, 2019 February 8, 2019
    - AUSTRALIAN AMATEUR SERVICES MOVE FROM WIA TO MARITIME COLLEGE - ARRL'S EMERGENCY PREP MANAGER STEPS DOWN - HAMS IN CUBA RESPOND AFTER HISTORIC TORNADO - SILENT KEY: ALFRED TRIBBLE W3STW OF PENNSYLVANIA - IN INDIANA AND NEW JERSEY, THE GREAT ANTENNA DEBATE - HIGH HONORS FOR 2 AUSTRALIAN AMATEURS - NEW JERSEY SEMINAR TAKES ON TOWER SAFETY - CHILE AGREES […]
    Kevin Trotman
  • Amateur Radio Newsline Report 2153 for Friday, February 1, 2019 February 1, 2019
    - FCC RESUMES OPERATIONS AFTER PARTIAL U.S. GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWN - ARIZONA'S QUARTZFEST SETS NEW RECORD - 'PERTH TECH' RETURNS TO AUSTRALIA FOR 2ND YEAR - LAMAKAAN ANNUAL RADIO CONVENTION DRAWS HUNDREDS IN INDIA - TEAMS PREP FOR YOTA SUMMER CAMP IN BULGARIA - U.S. ISLANDS PROGRAM ADDS NEW AWARD - HAMS' LIBRARY GIFT IS ONE FOR THE BOOKS - I […]
    Kevin Trotman

RSS Simple Ham Radio Antennas

  • W4EDF Portable Dipole Antenna Center Support. Post 1775. February 16, 2019
    If you can't see the video, please insert this title URL into your browser search box: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z-cUNs274rU.If you need a strong, sturdy, and weatherproof center connector for your home or portable dipole antenna, then this video from Ed (W4EDF) is what you need. Ed does a surplurative job of taking us through the design and const […]
    Russell Roberts (KH6JRM)
  • Goofy Antennas That Work. Post 1774 February 15, 2019
    If you can't see the video, please insert this title URL into your browser search box: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HzWfeQVdtzYIn this video, Stan Gibilisco (W1GV) explains some of the quirks found in two popular HF amateur/ham radio antennas--the coax fed dipole and the zepp. Although the title of this post is somewhat sarcastic, the basic theory, c […]
    Russell Roberts (KH6JRM)
  • The Mighty Rhombic, the King of Antennas (AD #128). Post 1773. February 14, 2019
    If you can't see the video, please insert this title URL into your browser search box: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fmWlOisao-I.Every once in a while I like to indulge myself with some of the "classic" antennas that advanced the art and science of radio communication.  One of my favorites of the 1930-1940 era is the Rhombic Antenna, which i […]
    Russell Roberts (KH6JRM)
  • All About Baluns (Ask Dave #73). Post 1772. February 13, 2019
    If you can't see the video, please insert this title URL into your browser search box: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GMeOMwf2DJU.Sometime in your amateur/ham radio "career" you'll run into baluns and their intricate relationship with antenna performance.  A balun is a device to convert a balanced transmission line to an unbalanced trans […]
    Russell Roberts (KH6JRM)
  • Longwire Antennas for DXing. Post 1771. February 12, 2019
    If you can't see the video, please insert this title URL into your browser search box: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ftBthATNdcg.Stan Gibilisco (W1GV) does an excellent job of explaining the general theory behind "longwire antennas."  This video discusses basic antenna theory, construction tips, antenna patterns, ground radial/counterpoise s […]
    Russell Roberts (KH6JRM)
  • How to build a simple antenna on top bands...Post 1770 February 11, 2019
    If you can't see the video, please insert this title URL into your browser search box: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8tONL3eQqnA.Despite the title, this exceptionally produced video from the Russian Federation (courtesy of RA9FTM) outlines what can be done with the proper site selection, equipment, and personnel.  The video takes you step-by-step thro […]
    Russell Roberts (KH6JRM)
  • Burying radials. Post 1769. February 10, 2019
    If you can't see the video, please insert this title URL into your browser search box: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=za3xQs6wAR0.An often neglected part of a vertical HF antenna is the installation of a good ground radial or counterpoise system.  The ground screen supplies what is commonly called "the missing half" of a vertical antenna. In […]
    Russell Roberts (KH6JRM)
  • 2014 Field Day - Free Standing Painter Pole Fan Dipole with W4EDF. Post 1768. February 9, 2019
    If you can't see the video, please insert this title URL into your browser search box: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yM6RGiFkdMM.It's not too early to think about your ARRL Field Day antenna.  A little planning now could result in better scores and more fun when the third weekend in June rolls around.Field Day Antennas should be simple, easily er […]
    Russell Roberts (KH6JRM)
  • Turn your Antron 99 vertical into a DX big gun. Post 1767. February 8, 2019
    If you can't see the video, please insert this title URL into your browser search box: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=igggHkOQYKQ.The idea for this video from "N2RRAny" came from a last moment decision to enter the 2011 ARRL 10 meter DX contest. With no 10 meter antenna available, he used his old Antron 99 CB antenna to get on the air.  He ad […]
    Russell Roberts (KH6JRM)
  • My recent hf ground radial install.....Post 1766. February 6, 2019
    If you can't see the video, please insert this title URL into your browser search box: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a4TTT2QwYVc.One of the drawbacks of using random length wire antennas and 1/4 wavelength vertical antennas is the requirement to have a good ground radial or counterpoise system. Installation of an antenna's "missing half […]
    Russell Roberts (KH6JRM)

Amateur/Ham Radio posts

  • ARLP007 Propagation de K7RA, 15 Feb 2019 February 15, 2019
  • The ARRL Letter for February 14, 2019 February 14, 2019
  • ARLB004 FCC invites comment on Part 97, 13 Feb 2019 February 13, 2019
  • ARRL News-Features, 12-13 Feb 2019 February 12, 2019
  • March 2019 QST Digital Edition – Now Available, 11 Feb 2019 February 11, 2019
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