Category Archives: ARRL

ARES E-Letter for January 16, 2019

January 16, 2019by Russ Roberts

Welcome to the Wednesday edition of “Big Island ARRL News.” Views expressed in this amateur/ham radio news summary are those of the reporters and correspondents. Topics in today’s post come […]

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ARRL News-Features, 15 Jan 2019

January 15, 2019by Russ Roberts

Welcome to the Tuesday edition of “Big Island ARRL News.” Views expressed in this Amateur/Ham Radio news summary are those of the reporters and correspondents. Topics cited in this post […]

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Amateur/Ham Radio, ARES, ARRL, Big Island ARRL News, Big Island of Hawaii ARRL info, Club Activities, Contests, DX-peditions, Hawaii Island Amateur Radio Clubs

QRZ NOW: Latest Posts, 14-15 Jan 2019

January 14, 2019by Russ Roberts

Here’s the latest amateur/ham radio news update from “Big Island ARRL News.” Views expressed in this news summary are those of the reporters and correspondents. Topics cited in this post […]

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Amateur/Ham Radio, ARES, ARRL, Big Island ARRL News, Big Island of Hawaii ARRL info, Club Activities, Contests, DX-peditions, Hawaii Island Amateur Radio Clubs, License preparation/VE testing

Southgate Amateur Radio Club News, 13 Jan 2019

January 13, 2019by Russ Roberts

Welcome to the Sunday edition of “Big Island ARRL News”. Views expressed in this amateur/ham radio news summary are those of the reporters and correspondents. This post cites articles published […]

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Hawaii Morse Code Classes, 12 Jan 2019

January 12, 2019by Russ Roberts

Welcome to the Saturday edition of “Big Island ARRL News.” Views expressed in this Amateur/Ham Radio news summary are those of the reporters and correspondents. In this post, ARRL Pacific […]

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ARLD002 DX News

January 11, 2019by Russ Roberts

Welcome to the Friday edition of “Big Island ARRL News.” Views expressed in this Amateur/Ham Radio news summary are those of the reporters and correspondents. In this post, you will […]

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The ARRL Letter for January 10, 2019

January 10, 2019by Russ Roberts

Welcome to the Thursday evening update from “Big Island ARRL News.” This summary of topics is taken from the current edition of “The ARRL Letter”, published by HQ ARRL, Newington, […]

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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. Amatuer (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.

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ARRL Amateur Radio News

December YOTA Month Activity Records More Than 80,000 Contacts January 16, 2019
More than 80,000 contacts went into logs at YOTA suffix stations and others participating in December Youngsters on the Air (YOTA) Month, with most operations in International Amateur Radio Union Region 1 (IARU-R1). The final tally included 46,989 on SSB, another 28,064 on CW, some 3,814 on FT8, and the rest on various other modes.“This year, as many as 44 p […]
New 2019 Repeater Directory is Now Shipping January 15, 2019
The new 2019 ARRL Repeater Directory® is now shipping. It includes “crowdsourced” listings contributed by users, repeater owners, and volunteer frequency coordinators. This means more listings that are and updated more often. With 28,000 listings, the ARRL Repeater Directory® is the most complete printed directory of on-the-air repeaters, covering repeater s […]
Japanese Ham Receives License to Operate in Myanmar January 15, 2019
Akio Taguchi, JE2QIZ/AC7XZ, reports that he has received a license from the Myanmar (formerly known as Burma) Ministry of Transportation and Communication. His call sign there will be XZ2B. Taguchi explained that Myanmar only permits Amateur Radio operation from 20 MHz to 300 MHz at a power of just 25 W, and he plans to operate a "fishing rod antenna […]
Court Rules Excessive Antenna Application Fees Violated Reasonable Accommodation January 15, 2019
Long-pending Amateur Radio antenna litigation that ARRL helped to fund has finally borne fruit. The Supreme Court of the State of New York, Appellate Division: Second Judicial Department has ruled in the case of Myles Landstein, N2EHG, that the Town of LaGrange, New York, not only overstepped its state-granted authority by assessing excessive fees, but viola […]
AMSAT Announces 50th Anniversary Awards Program January 15, 2019
AMSAT has announced its 50th Anniversary Awards Program, to help celebrate 50 years of keeping Amateur Radio in space. Satellite and HF contacts can help participants to earn one of these awards:50th Anniversary AMSAT OSCAR Satellite Communications Achievement Award 50th Anniversary AMSAT Satellite Friends of 50 Award AMSAT on HF 50th Anniversary AwardThe 50 […]
US Islands Awards Program Announces 25th Anniversary Award, Recent Rule Changes January 14, 2019
The US Islands (USI) Awards Program celebrates its 25th anniversary this year and is offering a commemorative award for both chasers and activators for contacts made between January 1 and December 31.To qualify, chasers must confirm 25 islands during 2019, as a club or individual, and activators must qualify or activate 25 islands in any combination, making […]
Gabor Horvath, VE7JH, is Radio Amateurs of Canada 2018 Amateur of the Year January 14, 2019
Radio Amateurs of Canada (RAC) has announced that Gabor Horvath, VE7JH, is the recipient of the RAC Amateur of the Year Award for 2018. “Gabor has demonstrated an intense commitment to diverse aspects of Amateur Radio, and in 2010 he was recognized as the Pacific Northwest VHFer of the Year for consistently promoting and encouraging VHF/UHF/microwave activit […]
A New Episode of ARRL Audio News is Now Available! January 11, 2019
Listen to the new episode of ARRL Audio News on your iOS or Android podcast app, or online at http://www.blubrry.com/arrlaudionews/. Audio News is also retransmitted on a number of FM repeaters. Click here and then scroll down to see the list.
The K7RA Solar Update January 11, 2019
In this reporting week, January 3-9, average daily sunspot number increased from 4.1 to 7.7. Average daily solar flux increased from 70.4 to 71.6.Average daily planetary A index went from 9.3 to 7.4, and average mid-latitude A index went from 7.6 to 6.1.Predicted solar flux for the next 45 days appears to mostly toggle between two values, 70 and 71, with one […]
W1AW Seeking West Coast Qualifying Run Volunteer Station January 11, 2019
Maxim Memorial Station W1AW is seeking a volunteer station located on the US West Coast that can serve as another ARRL Qualifying Run CW transmitting station. The west-coast station shares in the transmission of a monthly Qualifying Run for the benefit of those on the west coast.The minimum requirements are:Ability to transmit a good, high-quality, stable, h […]

Ham Radio Hawaii

Updated Island Maps – Oahu, Maui, & Big Island Radio Frequencies January 13, 2019
Here are some updated maps. Big Island – Added repeater at Pepeekeo. Maui, just updated Kahaukola and Haleakala. Oahu added the WH6FPE Winlink Station. Click on the island on the webpage to view the maps. http://www.hamradiohawaii.com Advertisements
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Amateur Radio in Hawaii – 2018 A Look Back January 10, 2019
A recap of events in Hawaii for 2018. Field Day EARC and KARC held their field day at Kualoa Regional Park on Oahu EARC held a Mini Field Day in December 2018 The annual Makani Pahili “Hurricane” Net was held Sunday, June 3, 2018, from 9 a.m.to 12 noon. The purpose of the net was […]
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Ham Radio Hawaii Facebook Page January 4, 2019
For information that I can gather about amateur radio in the Hawaiian islands I post it on the Ham radio hawaii facebook pate at https://www.facebook.com/groups/HamRadioHawaii/ On the left side of that page there is a Files section where you can download frequency maps, DMR code plugs and other useful items. Feel free to post items […]
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Hawaii 2018 Amateur Radio Numbers – 1.5% Increase January 2, 2019
Hawaii saw a 1.5% increase from March 2018 to end of December 2018. There are 59 new operators in Hawaii! The largest increase was in Tech license with a growth of 53. General license increased by 18 and Extra by 8. Thanks to all who volunteered to teach classes, encouraged others to get licensed or […]
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AO-92 Amateur Radio Satellite December 27, 2018
AO-92 Amateur Radio Satellite is pretty easy to work. It is a FM satellites and usually easy to hit. TX Frequency: 435.350 with a PL 67 RX Frequency: 145.880 MHz Try Satellites in 2019! They are fun.
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ARRL Audio News

ARRL Audio News - January 11, 2019 January 11, 2019
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ARRL Audio News - December 14, 2018
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Amateur Radio News Line

Amateur Radio Newsline Report 2150 for Friday, January 11 2019 January 11, 2019
- ARRL'S NEW CEO ADDRESSES HAM RADIO UNIVERSITY - ITALIAN AMATEURS CELEBRATE NATION'S WIRELESS PIONEERS - 2 NEW FCC COMMISSIONERS CONFIRMED - WYONG FIELD DAY PREPARATIONS ARE UNDER WAY - ON FACEBOOK, HAM RADIO TAKES A PAGE FROM...KINDERGARTEN? - COLORADO YOUNGSTERS HAVE SKY-HIGH AMBITIONS - GET READY FOR WORLD RADIOSPORT TEAM CHAMPIONSHIP 2022 - OH […]
Kevin Trotman
Amateur Radio Newsline Report 2149 for Friday, January 4 2019 January 4, 2019
- BREAKING NEWS: FCC SUSPENDS OPERATIONS ON JAN. 3 FOLLOWING GOVT. SHUTDOWN - NEW YORK AREA AMATEURS HIT THE BOOKS AT 'HAM RADIO UNIVERSITY' - SPACE STATION'S FAN CLUB IS GROUNDED - HAMS CONNECT AUSTRALIAN SCOUTS WITH U.S. ASTRONAUT - BRITISH YL GROUP PREPS FOR 40TH BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION - YOUTUBE VIDEOS FEATURE CANBERRA HAM CLUB PRESENTATIONS […]
Kevin Trotman
Amateur Radio Newsline Report 2148 for Friday, December 28, 2018 December 28, 2018
- AUSTRALIAN SCOUTS PREPARE FOR THE AIR - RADIO SCOUTS IN U.S. EYE PERMANENT STATIONS - CALIFORNIA TECH FIRM FINED $900,000 OVER SATELLITES - NEW FREQUENCIES OK'D FOR WEST COAST CITY'S PUBLIC SAFETY - NEW NET FOR CHRISTIAN AMATEUR RADIO FELLOWSHIP - FCC MAKING CHANGES TO REGISTRATION SYSTEM - SILENT KEY: P.H. RAMA PRABHU VU2DEV - GOOD NEWS FOR GERM […]
Kevin Trotman

Simple Ham Radio Antennas

DIY 2m dipole antenna. Post 1745. January 17, 2019
If you can't see the video, please insert this title URL into your browser search box: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LrcMsrOYesI Here's a simple, easy-to-make dipole antenna for the 2 meter amateur radio band. Alin Samson has done a commendable job of taking us step-by-step from the design process through the final construction phase. Most of th […]
Russell Roberts
2 Meter VHF Quarter Wave Ground Plane Antenna - Ham Radio Q&A. Post 1744. January 15, 2019
If you can't see the video, please insert this title URL into your browser search box: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vxft-rYHGDw Are you looking for an easy, fun, and simple antenna project. Then, this 2 Meter 1/4 Wave Ground Plane Antenna from Michael Martens (KB9VBR) is what you need. The antenna design uses a SO-239 connector, some stiff wire, a […]
Russell Roberts
2 Meter 3 Element Tape Measure Yagi Antenna. Post 1743. January 14, 2019
If you can't see the video, please insert this title URL into your browser search box: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rxZ4rro2aKo If you want a simple, cheap, effective, and fun-to-build 3 element yagi for the 2 meter band, then this video from Darin Boehrnsen (KF7TOV) is for you.This homebrew 2 meter antenna uses materials easily bought from the neare […]
Russell Roberts
2 element wire yagi for 28 MHz. Post 1742. January 13, 2019
If you can't see the video, please insert this title URL into your browser search box: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8bS1QBH8VwQ&index=23&t=74s&list=PLj8-NKcZtRf6vQ-s5qvvrRjumICN_GRpH.Here's another great antenna video from Australian radio amateur, Peter Parker (VK3YE). In this video, Peter shows us how to build a simple, inexpensiv […]
Russell Roberts
Near Vertical Incidence Skywave Propagation NVIS Antenna. Post 1741. January 13, 2019
If you can't see the video, please insert this title URL into your browser search box: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fvZ7z-6wAy0 Michael Martens (KB9VBR) offers an excellent, easy-to-understand video on the design, construction, and use of NVIS (Near Vertical Incidence Skywave) antennas. These antennas offer effective HF range out to a distance of be […]
Russell Roberts
The half square wire antenna on 10 MHz (and more). Post 1740. January 12, 2019
If you can't see the video, please insert this title URL into your browser search box: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v4x5inJcajwAustralian ham Peter Parker (VK3YE) shows some of the capabilities of his homebrew "Half Square Antenna" for 10 MHz and above. A half square antenna is a wire antenna with two vertical radiators fed in phase. One […]
Russell Roberts
Building a 10 meter J Pole Antenna. Post 1739. January 10, 2019
If you can't see the video, please insert this title URL into your browser search box: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KWt6eaxSK04 Do you want a simple, effective, low visual impact antenna for your 10 meter operations? If you do, then this video tutorial by machinist Don Nichols (KV4PH) will guide you in the right direction. Don presented this progra […]
Russell Roberts
Moxon Antenna A Great First Beam. Post 1738. January 10, 2019
If you can't see the video, please insert this title URL into your browser search box: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jUiKZ3EIiIc HL1ZIX (The Stingy Ham) calls the classic Moxon design the "perfect first beam for the new ham." In this well-made, evenly paced video, we learn how to make a simple Moxon beam for your home station. Along the wa […]
Russell Roberts
20 Meter Delta Loop Antenna. Post 1737. January 8, 2019
. If you can't see the video, please insert this title URL into your browser search box: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rq-9TAcCnxE Here's an easy, inexpensive, and versatile antenna from Denis (VE3BF). The classic delta loop antenna can be used for both home and field use. The antenna exhibits modest gain and can be vertically polarized by feed […]
Russell Roberts
40 Meter Fishing Pole Antenna. Post 1736. January 8, 2019
If you can't see the video, please insert this title URL into your browser search box: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PXg7ZOAkDyg Operating your amateur radio equipment in field conditions can be a lot of fun if you have some compact, well designed equipment for your venture outdoors. It goes without saying that a strong, easy to erect, and portable H […]
Russell Roberts

Amateur/Ham Radio posts

ARES E-Letter for January 16, 2019 January 16, 2019
ARRL News-Features, 15 Jan 2019 January 15, 2019
QRZ NOW: Latest Posts, 14-15 Jan 2019 January 14, 2019
Southgate Amateur Radio Club News, 13 Jan 2019 January 13, 2019
Hawaii Morse Code Classes, 12 Jan 2019 January 12, 2019