Welcome to an Amateur/Ham Radio update from Big Island ARRL News. Views expressed in this news summary are those of the reportes and correspondents. Content provided by HQ ARRL, 225 Main Street, Newington, CT, 06111. Accessed on 30 April 2019, 0415 UTC, Post 954.
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04/29/2019 | Annual Armed Forces Day Crossband Test Set for May 11
The Army Military Auxiliary Radio System (MARS) will host the traditional military/Amateur Radio communication tests to mark the 68th annual Armed Forces Day (AFD) on Saturday, May 11.Read More
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04/29/2019 | ARRL CEO Howard Michel, WB2ITX, to Connect Directly with Hams via W1AW
ARRL CEO Howard Michel, WB2ITX, will host an on-the-air opportunity for ARRL members and the larger Amateur Radio community to get to know him better.Read More
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04/26/2019 | The Latest Episode of ARRL Audio News is Available
Start listening now!Read More
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04/26/2019 | The K7RA Solar Update
We return to a spotless SunRead More
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04/25/2019 | Meet the Author at the ARRL National Convention
RRL will present a “Meet the Author” area at the 2019 ARRL National Convention at Hamvention® May 17 – 19 in Xenia, Ohio.Read More
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04/25/2019 | Internet Access to ARRL Systems May Be Disrupted on April 28
Maintenance work on April 28 may disrupt internet access to ARRL Headquarters systems — including VPN connections and Logbook of the World.Read More
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04/25/2019 | Low Audio for ISS SSTV Transmissions Raises Issue of Crew’s Ability to Intervene
Reception problems owing to low audio levels plagued a recent round of Amateur Radio on the International Space Station-sponsored (ARISS) slow-scan TV transmissions.Read More
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04/25/2019 | The Doctor Will See You Now!
“Handheld Transceivers” is the topic of the new (April 25) episode of the “ARRL The Doctor is In“ podcast.Read More
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04/24/2019 | International Marconi Day 2019 is April 27 (UTC)
Some 70 stations have registered to take part in the 2019 International Marconi Day (IMD) observance on Saturday, April 27 (UTC).Read More
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04/24/2019 | IARU Argues for Protection from Wireless Power Transfer Spurious Emissions
The International Amateur Radio Union (IARU) was represented April 8 – 10, when CEPT Committee SE24 – Short Range Devices met in Ankara, Turkey.Read More
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04/24/2019 | Past CQ Magazine DX Editor John Attaway, K4IIF, SK
The past DX editor of CQ Magazine, John Attaway, K4IIF, of Winter Haven, Florida, died on April 15.Read More
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04/23/2019 | Three BIRDS Constellation CubeSats Delivered to ISS for Orbital Deployment
Three CubeSats of the BIRDS-3 constellation and three other CubeSats have been delivered to the ISS for orbital deployment.Read More
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04/22/2019 | Faster, More Contest-Friendly FT4 Digital Protocol to Debut in a Week
A new, speedier, more contest-friendly digital mode is just days away.Read More
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04/22/2019 | FCC Seeks Telecommunications Specialist
The FCC has announced a position opening that may be of interest to a radio amateur.Read More
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04/22/2019 | Ulrich Rohde, N1UL, Wins 2019 IEEE CAS Industrial Pioneer Award
Ulrich Rohde, N1UL, has been selected to receive the 2019 Circuits and Systems (CAS) Society Industrial Pioneer Award.Read More
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04/22/2019 | Former North Carolina Section Manager John Covington, W4CC, SK
Former ARRL North Carolina Section Manager John Covington, W4CC, of Charlotte, died on April 17 after a long illness.Read More
Hawaii Island Amateur/Ham Radio News:
Hawaii Island radio amateurs are encouraged to sign up for the new ARRL EMCOMM Course (EC-001). According to Pacific Section Manager Joseph Speroni (AH0A), the “course addresses Hawaii’s situation as an island state” and covers “the practical aspects of radio communications as well as the skills needed to better serve local communities in emergencies.” Pacific Section Emergency Coordinator (SEC) Clem Jung (KH7HO) will handle student registration for the EC-001 course and “coordinate scheduling with the ARRL Education department.” To register, please contact Clem at kh7ho@arrl.net.
Doug Wilson (KH7DQ) is continuing his free Technician License classes on Hawaii Island. The current class is underway at Discovery Harbor in Ka’u. Here are the remaining classes for 2019: 23 May 2019 in Waimea (location TBA) and 17 October 2019 at the Keaau Community Center in Keaau, Hawaii Island. For details, please contact Doug at douscelle@aol.com.
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Aloha es 73 de Russell Roberts (KH6JRM)
Public Information Coordinator
Hawaii County, ARRL Pacific Section
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. Amateur (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.
