Welcome to the “ARRL News-Features” 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 HQ ARRL, Newington, CT, 06111.
Accessed on 06 March 2019, 0345 UTC, Post 888.
Source: http://www.arrl.org/news-features
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03/05/2019 | Demand High as New ARRL Introduction to Emergency Communications Courses Open
The ARRL Lifelong Learning Department has launched a revised and updated Introduction to Emergency Communications (EC-001) course, and the demand is prompting the recruitment of additional course mentors to expand the schedule.Read More
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03/05/2019 | Technical Paper Raises Visibility of Wireless Power Transmission Interference Potential
A technical paper drafted by International Amateur Radio Union Region 1 (IARU-R1) President Don Beattie, G3BJ, is the latest official step to increase the visibility of wireless power transmission (WPT) systems’ interference threat to Amateur Radio.Read More
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03/04/2019 | Some Stormy Seas for Competitive Sailors Using HF Amateur Radio
The sorts of rules regulating the degree of outside assistance allowed in ham radio contesting also apply in other endeavors.Read More
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03/04/2019 | St. Patrick’s Day Special Event Offering New Award this Year
Turn the bands green to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day.Read More
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03/01/2019 | The Latest Episode of ARRL Audio News is Available
Start listening now!Read More
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03/01/2019 | A New QST QuickStats Poll Has Been Posted
Cast your votes today!Read More
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03/01/2019 | The K7RA Solar Update
Geomagnetic disturbances in the forecastRead More
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03/01/2019 | WWV Centennial Special Event Will Use WW0WWV
With its funding secure for another year, WWV, the world’s oldest continuously operating radio station, will have extra reason to celebrate its centennial this fall.Read More
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02/28/2019 | FCC Universal Licensing System will be Down for Maintenance
The FCC has announced that the Universal Licensing System (ULS), which processes Amateur Radio license applications, will be offline for scheduled maintenance.Read More
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02/28/2019 | ARRL Leonard Award Presented Live on The Weather Channel
ARRL Southeastern Division Director Greg Sarratt, W4OZK, traveled to Atlanta on February 15 to make a live, on-air presentation of the 2017 ARRL Bill Leonard W2SKE Professional Media Award for Video Reporting.Read More
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02/28/2019 | V84SAA DXpedition is Front-Page News in Brunei
The V84SAA DXpedition February 6 – 18 received a great deal of positive attention in Brunei.Read More
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02/28/2019 | VE7DXW’s “RF Seismograph” May Be Real Seismograph
Alex Schwarz, VE7DXW, in British Columbia, Canada, is exploring the possibility that “RF signatures” detected by the RF Seismograph propagation tool could also be indicating earthquakes.Read More
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02/28/2019 | The Doctor Will See You Now!
“Meet the Raspberry Pi” is the topic of the new (February 28) episode of the “ARRL The Doctor is In” podcast.Read More
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02/27/2019 | Purchases via AmazonSmile Provide Dividends to ARRL
Those who use Amazon for online purchases can automatically donate to ARRL by opting to useAmazonSmileand designating American Radio Relay League (ARRL) as their charity of choice. The AmazonSmile Foundation donates 0.5% of the purchase price of elig…Read More
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02/25/2019 | FCC Announces Career Opportunities
The FCC has announced job openings that may be of interest radio amateurs.Read More
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02/25/2019 | Russian “Sunflower” Coastal Radar Showing Up on 60, 40, and 75 Meters
The Russian “Sunflower” coastal radar, located east of Vladivostok, is being heard at nights on 3,716 kHz and 6,860 – 7,005 kHz, as well as on several 60-meter frequencies.Read More
