Welcome to the “ARRL News-Features” update from Big Island ARRL News.
Top Story: Here are the leading Amateur/Ham Radio news stories from HQ ARRL.
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Accessed on 07 April 2020, 2100 UTC, Post 1387.
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News & Features
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04/07/2020 | New TQSL Version 2.5.2 Provides Better LoTW Rover Support, Other Improvements
The latest version of TrustedQSL (TQSL), version 2.5.2, offers improved Logbook of The World (LoTW) support for operations from several locations.Read More
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04/07/2020 | Ned Stearns, AA7A, Appointed as ARRL Southwestern Division Vice Director
ARRL President Rick Roderick, K5UR, has appointed Edward J. “Ned” Stearns, AA7A, of Scottsdale, Arizona, as ARRL Southwestern Division Vice Director.Read More
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04/07/2020 | World Amateur Radio Day on April 18 Celebrates 95th Anniversary of the IARU
Saturday, April 19, is World Amateur Radio Day (WARD), this year marking the 95th anniversary of the International Amateur Radio Union (IARU).Read More
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04/06/2020 | Past ARRL Atlantic Division Director Bernie Fuller, N3EFN, SK
Past ARRL Atlantic Division Director Bernard E. “Bernie” Fuller, N3EFN, of Saegertown, Pennsylvania, died on April 2.Read More
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04/06/2020 | Use of Special Call Sign Suffixes in the US During COVID-19 Pandemic
FCC Part 97 Amateur Radio Service rules do not provide for amateur call sign suffixes longer than three characters, but a potential workaround exists.Read More
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04/06/2020 | Icom Announces Delay in Delivery of New IC-705 Transceiver
Delivery of the new Icom IC-705 transceiver will be delayed.Read More
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04/06/2020 | Randy Thompson, K5ZD, Named as Interim CQ WPX Contest Director
Randy Thompson, K5ZD, is filling in as CQ WPX Contest Director.Read More
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04/06/2020 | Japan to Expand Access to 160 Meters
Japan’s Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications is about to expand access to 160 meters for radio amateurs and permit SSB on that band.Read More
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04/06/2020 | The May Issue of Digital QST is Now Available!
Start reading now!Read More
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04/03/2020 | Past ARRL Treasurer Jim McCobb, K1LU, SK
Past ARRL Treasurer James E. “Jim” McCobb, Jr., K1LU (ex-K1LLU, W1LLU), of West Newbury, Massachusetts, died on April 1.Read More
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04/03/2020 | The Latest Episode of ARRL Audio News is Now Available
Start listening now!Read More
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04/03/2020 | The K7RA Solar Update
A new Cycle 25 spot appeared this weekRead More
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04/02/2020 | Some Countries Permitting “STAYHOME”-Suffix Call Signs during COVID-19 Pandemic
Some countries around the world are allowing radio amateurs to use special “STAYHOME” call sign suffixes.Read More
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04/02/2020 | Spain Grants Unlicensed Individuals Permission to Use Amateur Stations During Lockdown
Spain’s International Amateur Radio Union (IARU) member-society URE has obtained temporary permission for unlicensed people to use amateur stations during the pandemic.Read More
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04/02/2020 | To All ARRL Members and ARRL VEC Accredited Volunteer Examiners
Many examiners have canceled amateur radio license exam sessions to meet the requirements and recommendations of national and local government and of health officials.Read More
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04/02/2020 | WB2REM Wins the April QST Cover Plaque Award
For his article about the HD8M DXpeditionRead More
