Big Island ARRL News, 26 February 2018, 0353 UTC, Post #475.
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Here are the latest press releases from HQ ARRL in Newington, CT. Additional Amateur/Ham Radio news feeds are on the right hand sidebar of this blog. Views expressed in this amateur radio news summary are those of the reporters and correspondents unless otherwise stated.
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02/23/2018 | The K7RA Solar Update
A rather quiet sun this week.Read More
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02/22/2018 | JOTA 2018 Patches to be Available this Summer
The patch design for the US Jamboree on the Air 2018 (JOTA) has been selected by the National Radio Scouting Committee.Read More
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02/22/2018 | Still Time to Sign Up for Dayton Contest University
Student registration remains open for the 2018 Contest University (CTU), Thursday, May 17, at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in downtown Dayton, Ohio.Read More
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02/22/2018 | IARU Region 3 Disaster Communications Committee Chair Jim Linton, VK3PC, SK
Jim Linton, VK3PC, of Forest Hill, Victoria, Australia, died on February 22.Read More
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02/22/2018 | 2018 Dave Kalter Memorial Youth DX Adventure Heading for Curacao
The 2018 Dave Kalter Memorial Youth DX Adventure (YDXA) destination this summer will be the PJ2T contest station site in Curacao.Read More
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02/22/2018 | The Doctor Will See You Now!
“Vacuum Tubes” is the topic of the current (February 15) episode of the “ARRL The Doctor is In” podcast.Read More
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02/21/2018 | Just in Case You Missed Z60A, More Z6 Operations are Just Ahead
A few DXpeditions to Kosovo are set for the near and not-so-near future.Read More
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02/21/2018 | Bouvet 3Y0Z Team Presents South African Club with Signed Banner
The 3Y0Z Bouvet Island team got a warm welcome on February 17 upon arrival at Cape Town, South Africa.Read More
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02/21/2018 | National Hurricane Conference in Late March to Include Amateur Radio Session
The annual National Hurricane Conference is set for March 26 – 29, in Orlando, Florida. The theme this year is “Improving Hurricane Preparedness.”Read More
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02/20/2018 | Louisiana Elects New Section Manager
ARRL members in Louisiana have elected John Mark Robertson, K5JMR, as Section Manager.Read More
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02/20/2018 | Brownsburg, Indiana, Hamfest Changes Location
The Brownsburg, Indiana, Hamfest sponsored by the Hendricks County Amateur Radio Society (HCARS) and scheduled for Saturday, February 24, has changed its location.Read More
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02/20/2018 | Amateur Radio Emergency Service Transitioning to New Online Reporting System
The Amateur Radio Emergency Service (ARES) will phase out the traditional ARES report forms later this year in favor of an online system called ARES Connect.Read More
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02/20/2018 | Postponed DXpedition to Disputed Spratlys Reset for March
An international Amateur Radio team that postponed a December 2017 DXpedition to the disputed Spratly Islands now plans to be on the air in early March from Layang Layang Island.Read More
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02/20/2018 | “Faces of the Florizel” Special Event will Commemorate Marine Tragedy
The Society of Newfoundland Radio Amateurs (SONRA) mark the 100th anniversary of the SS Florizel tragedy with a special event on February 23-24.Read More
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02/20/2018 | “Awesome” Activity for the 2018 ARRL International Grid Chase
“On-the-air activity for the 2018 ARRL International Grid Chase (IGC) has been awesome!”Read More
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02/16/2018 | The K7RA Solar Update
A slight increase in solar activity this week.Read More
HPP Radio Day
Source: Big Island Amateur Radio Club February 2018 Newsletter.
The HPP Radio Day is coming to the Hawaiian Paradise Park Community Center on Saturday, 28 April 2018, from 0900 to 1600 (HST). The HPP Community Center is located at 17th and Maku’u in the Puna District. According to coordinator Mike Stratton (KH6PAC), “We want to let everyone know that the event is open to all hams, especially the newest ham operators…Out plan is to have several different radios set up…There will be lots of activities and demonstrations.” For details, contact Mike at jefffan@hotmail.com.
Sign up for the QTH.NET Listserve
Source: Big Island Amateur Radio Club February 2018 Newsletter.
The Big Island Amateur Radio Club “continues to build and streamline its email listserve.” According to coordinator Les Hittner (K0BAD), “The main advantage of using such a listserve is that you do not have to individually maintain a list of club-member email addresses in order to enter into important conversations related to club operations.” Les adds that “The listserve provides a secure means of sending club email.” To join the listserve, just email Les at lhittner@hbci.com.
General remarks
For the latest Amateur/Ham Radio news and events, please check the blog sidebars and links. These news feeds are updated daily and weekly.
Please send your Hawaii Island Amateur Radio news items to kh6jrm@arrl.net at least two weeks prior to your event so I can notify our print and broadcast media in a timely manner.
Thanks for joining us today.
Aloha es 73 de
Russell Roberts (KH6JRM)
Public Information Coordinator
Hawaii County, ARRL Pacific Section