Accessed on 14 August 2018, 0509 UTC, Post #654.
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Here are some of the top Amateur/Ham Radio news stories and events compiled by HQ ARRL, Newington, CT, 06111. Views expressed in this news summary are those of the reporters and correspondents.
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08/13/2018 | The September Edition of Digital QST is Now Available
Start reading the September issue today!Read More
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08/13/2018 | Indonesian Hams Take Advantage of Satellite for Post-Earthquake Communication
Amateur Radio volunteers in Indonesia have been taking advantage of the LAPAN-ORARI (IO-86) ham satellite.Read More
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08/13/2018 | Storm Takes Down Antennas at Memorial Ham Station on Swedish-Norwegian Border
The SJ9WL-LG5LG Morokulien memorial station on the border of Sweden and Norway is off the air.Read More
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08/13/2018 | HAARP’s WSPR Research Campaign Yields Hundreds of Reports on 40 and 80 Meters
HAARP successfully took advantage of the WSPR digital protocol and the Weak Signal Propagation Reporter Network (WSPRnet) on July 30 through August 1.Read More
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08/11/2018 | NIST FY 2019 Budget Would Eliminate WWV and WWVH
he National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) FY 2019 budget request includes shutting down WWV and WWVH.Read More
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08/10/2018 | New US Submarine Forces Commander is Radio Amateur
US Navy Vice Admiral Charles A. “Chas” Richard, W4HFZ, assumed command of US submarine forces.Read More
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08/10/2018 | The K7RA Solar Update
Another week without sunspotsRead More
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08/09/2018 | Time to Review Near-Final Field Day Submissions!
The ARRL Contest Branch advises all clubs, groups, and individuals to review their ARRL Field Day 2018 entries for any issues.Read More
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08/09/2018 | Collegiate QSO Party to Debut in September
ARRL’s Collegiate Amateur Radio Initiative (CARI) will sponsor the first Collegiate QSO Party in mid-September.Read More
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08/09/2018 | Amateur Radio Satellite Pioneer, Past AMSAT President Bill Tynan, W3XO, SK
A giant of the Amateur Radio satellite world has fallen. William A. “Bill” Tynan, W3XO, of Kerrville, Texas, died on August 7.Read More
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08/09/2018 | The Doctor Will See You Now!
“Antenna Rotators” is the topic of the current (August 2) episode of the “ARRL The Doctor is In“ podcast.Read More
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08/08/2018 | ARRL Board of Directors’ Committee Seeks Input for Proposed ARES Strategic Plan
The Public Service Enhancement Working Group (PSEWG) has contacted all ARRL Section Managers (SMs) and Section Emergency Coordinators (SECs) seeking comments and suggestions regarding the proposed ARES Strategic Plan.Read More
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08/08/2018 | 4U1UN UN Amateur Radio Club Operation Could Resume Later this Year
4U1UN has become a rare DXCC entity.Read More
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08/07/2018 | BIRDS-2 CubeSats to Deploy from ISS on August 10
Three BIRDS-2 CubeSats with APRS digipeaters will deploy from the International Space Station on August 10.Read More
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08/07/2018 | Amateur Radio Emergency Service Volunteers Assist in California Fire Response
Amateur Radio Emergency Service® (ARES®) volunteers have pitched in to assist where needed to provide or support communication as catastrophic wildfires.Read More
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08/07/2018 | VP6D Ducie Island 2018 DXpedition Receives ARRL Colvin Award
The pending VP6D Ducie Island DXpedition has received a grant from ARRL’s Colvin Award Committee.Read More
Hawaii Island Amateur/Ham Radio notes;
Oscar Resto (KP4RF, the Puerto Rico ARRL Section Manager, will be speaking at the LDS Church in Orchidland on Tuesday, 28 August 2018, 2 p.m./6 p.m. Mr. Resto will follow that presentation with a program on Wednesday, 29 August, 6:30 p.m. at NHCH (Waimea Hospital). Mr. Resto will focus on a general description of what happened during the passing of Hurricane Maria over the Commonwealth. Also, he will outline how Amateur Radio responded to the communications emergency. If you are going to the 28 August 2018 programs, please RSVP to Pascal (ac7n@arrl.net) so we can get a head count for event planning. If you will be attending the 29 August 2018 presentation at the Waimea Hospital, please contact Ceridwen Sanders (AH6CS) at cerisanders@gmail.com. A head count is necessary to secure a room for the discussion.
The Hawaiian Islands Grid Madness 2018 is coming on Sunday, 16 September 2018, from 1300 to 1700 HST. The Aulani Hui Amateur Repeater Club sponsors the annual VHF/UHF simplex contest “to test your equipment, coverage and operating skills using simples FM on 2 meters and 70 cm…” For details, visit https://gridmadness.blogspot.com.
For the latest Amateur/Ham Radio news and information, please check the blog sidebars and links. These news feeds are updated daily and weekly. Thanks for joining us today.
Aloha es 73 de,
Russell Roberts (KH6JRM)
Public Information Coordinator
Hawaii County, ARRL Pacific Section