Here are the final Amateur/Ham Radio news stories for 2018 compiled by the ARRL. Views expressed in this news summary are those of the reporters and correspondents. Here are the details:
Accessed on 02 January 2019, 1543 UTC, Post 869.
Source: http://www.arrl.org/news-features
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12/31/2018 | FCC to Suspend Most Operations on January 3, if Government Shutdown Continues
If the partial lapse in federal government funding continues, the FCC will suspend most operations on Thursday, January 3, at mid-day.Read More
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12/31/2018 | Reminder: Straight Key Night Gets Under Way on New Year’s Eve
Break out the brass and set some time aside on New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day to take part in Straight Key Night (SKN).Read More
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12/28/2018 | January 31 is the Deadline to Submit ARRL Foundation Scholarship Applications
The ARRL Foundation Scholarship program will accept applications from eligible applicants until January 31, 2019.Read More
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12/28/2018 | The K7RA Solar Update
No sunspots over our reporting week, December 20 – 26.Read More
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12/24/2018 | Radio Amateurs Position to Support Emergency Communication in Tsunami’s Wake
Radio amateurs in Indonesia’s Banten Province are in position to support emergency any necessary emergency communication in the wake of a “stealth tsunami” on December 22.Read More
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12/21/2018 | The K7RA Solar Update
Solar activity remains low, but the Geminid meteor shower was a hitRead More
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12/20/2018 | Holiday Serenade on Sideband Set from Antarctica
Each year, volunteers at McMurdo Station, Antarctica, celebrate the holidays by serenading those at the remote, Antarctic field camps via HF radio.Read More
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12/20/2018 | US Radio Amateurs Help to Make YOTA Month Happen in Ethiopia
Two US radio amateurs helped to make Youngsters on the Air Month (YOTA Month) a success in Ethiopia.Read More
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12/20/2018 | New Section Manager in Southern New Jersey, Eight Incumbents to Continue in Office
Southern New Jersey will have a new Section Manager starting on January 1.Read More
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12/20/2018 | “Hunt for Santa Claus” Event Gets Under Way on December 21
The “Hunt for Santa Claus” (HSC) will start on Friday, December 21.Read More
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12/20/2018 | The Doctor Will See You Now!
“Ground Plane Antennas” is the topic of the new (December 20) episode of the “ARRL The Doctor is In” podcast.Read More
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12/19/2018 | ARRL’s Logbook of The World Tops 1 Billion QSO Records
One billion records and nearly 1.8 million contacts confirmedRead More
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12/19/2018 | FCC Releases Plan in the Event of a Partial Government Shutdown
The FCC has released its Plan for Orderly Shutdown in case funds become unavailable to continue operation.Read More
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12/19/2018 | ARRL Petitions FCC to Incorporate Parity Act Provisions into its Amateur Radio Rules
The ARRL has filed a Petition for Rulemaking (PRM) asking the FCC to amend its Part 97 Amateur Service rules to incorporate the provisions of the Amateur Radio Parity ActRead More
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12/18/2018 | Countdown to Third Annual AM Rally Has Begun
The third annual AM Rally is on the near horizon — just about 6 weeks away — getting under way at 0000 UTC on February 2 and continuing until 0700 UTC on February 4.Read More
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12/18/2018 | New Amateur Radio Packet Gear Awaits Unpacking, Installation on Space Station
New Amateur Radio on the International Space Station (ARISS) packet equipment awaits unpacking and installation on board the station.Read More
