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ARRL News-Features

April 23, 2019by Russ Roberts

Welcome to an Amateur/Ham Radio update from Big Island ARRL News. In this post, we’ll examine some of the current press releases from the ARRL and briefly touch upon some […]

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ARLP016 Propagation de K7RA

April 22, 2019by Russ Roberts

Here’s the latest Propagation Forecast Bulletin (ARLP016) from Tad Cook (K7RA) and W1AW. Views expressed in this Big Island Amateur Radio News update are those of the reporters and correspondents. […]

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Southgate Amateur Radio Club News

April 21, 2019by Russ Roberts

Welcome to the Sunday edition of Big Island ARRL News. In today’s post, we’ll explore the latest Amateur/Ham Radio news and information from the UK-based Southgate Amateur Radio Club. This […]

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The ARRL Letter for April 18, 2019

April 19, 2019by Russ Roberts

Welcome to “The ARRL Letter” update from Big Island ARRL News. Views expressed in this Amateur/Ham Radio news summary are those of the reporters and correspondents. Content supplied by HQ […]

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ARLD016 DX news

April 18, 2019by Russ Roberts

Welcome to the ARRL DX News update from Big Island ARRL News. Views expressed in this Amateur/Ham Radio news summary are those of the reporters and correspondents. Content supplied by […]

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ARRL: News & Features

April 16, 2019by Russ Roberts

Welcome to an “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 […]

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QRZ NOW Latest Posts

April 15, 2019by Russ Roberts

Welcome to a “QRZ NOW” 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 ORZ […]

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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

International Marconi Day 2019 is April 27 (UTC) April 24, 2019
Some 70 stations have registered to take part in the 2019 International Marconi Day (IMD) observance on Saturday, April 27 (UTC). Registered stations will operate at sites with a personal connection to wireless pioneer Guglielmo Marconi, including sites at which he set up transmitting and receiving stations. The 24-hour Amateur Radio event celebrates the bir […]
IARU Argues for Protection from Wireless Power Transfer Spurious Emissions April 24, 2019
Past CQ Magazine DX Editor John Attaway, K4IIF, SK April 24, 2019
The past DX editor of CQ Magazine, John Attaway, K4IIF, of Winter Haven, Florida, died on April 15. He was 88. He served at CQ Amateur Radio magazine for 20 years, and it was Attaway who conceived of a DX Hall of Fame, which was established in 1967 to recognize outstanding DXers. Professionally, Attaway pursued a career as a research chemist, focusing on the […]
Three BIRDS Constellation CubeSats Delivered to ISS for Orbital Deployment April 23, 2019
A Cygnus resupply mission to the International Space Station (ISS) on April 11 also delivered three CubeSats of the BIRDS-3 constellation and three other CubeSats. The BIRDS-3 constellation is a project of students at the Kyushu Institute of Technology. The additional CubeSats include Swiatowid, KrakSat, and EntrySat.All BIRDS-3 CubeSats are of the same desi […]
Faster, More Contest-Friendly FT4 Digital Protocol to Debut in a Week April 22, 2019
FCC Seeks Telecommunications Specialist April 22, 2019
The FCC has announced a position opening that may be of interest to a radio amateur. The Commission seeking a telecommunications specialist to work at the High Frequency Direction Finding Center (HFDFC) in Columbia, Maryland. This is a full-time position.The person holding this position performs “watch duty” and serves as a technical authority providing tech […]
Ulrich Rohde, N1UL, Wins 2019 IEEE CAS Industrial Pioneer Award April 22, 2019
Ulrich Rohde, N1UL, has been selected to receive the 2019 Circuits and Systems (CAS) Society Industrial Pioneer Award. The Industrial Pioneer Award recognizes exceptional and pioneering contributions in translating academic and industrial research results into improved industrial applications and/or commercial products. The IEEE Circuits and Systems Society […]
Former North Carolina Section Manager John Covington, W4CC, SK April 22, 2019
Former ARRL North Carolina Section Manager John Covington, W4CC, of Charlotte, died on April 17 after a long illness. An ARRL Life Member, he was 58. Covington served as North Carolina SM from 2000 until 2006. First licensed in 1972, Covington mainly enjoyed CW and some digital modes, but operated phone on the National Traffic System, where he was very activ […]
West Coast Station K9JM to Transmit April 25 ARRL Code Proficiency Run April 22, 2019
West Coast station K9JM will be transmitting the official ARRL Code Proficiency Run on April 25 at 0400 UTC (Wednesday, April 24, in US time zones) on 3590 kHz. Sending speeds will run from 10 to 35 WPM.
The K7RA Solar Update April 19, 2019
New sunspot group 2739 appeared on April 17, and the daily sunspot number rose to 24. The new sunspot has a polarity indicating it is still part of old cycle 24, the current sunspot cycle. This reporting week (April 11-17) the average daily sunspot number rose from 6.9 to 14, while average daily solar flux increased from 75.4 to 76.4.Sunspots have been visib […]

Ham Radio Hawaii

Spot Light on a Amateur Radio Operator – KH7LM April 23, 2019
This week we spotlight Beverlin F. Gable, KH7LM. I will share a little about myself. Renewed my license on (04/24/18) and suddenly realized it’s been over 20 years since I got my license and never purchased a radio! I had experimented with echolink years ago, but that was about it. Received my license through the LDS […]
KH6OWL
Ham Radio Go Kit Challenge – Oahu April 19, 2019
The location was finally approved and the event is back on. What: Go-kit Challenge When: Date / Time: May 4th, 2019; 0900 to 11:30 (Set up 08: 30) Where: 1077 Manawai St, Kapolei, HI 96707 (Kapolei Skate Park) Why: First and foremost, this event is intended to be fun and educational. The competition is just […]
KH6OWL
Spot Light on a Amateur Radio Operator – WH6FUW April 16, 2019
This week we spotlight Julie D. Hultberg, WH6FUW. Aloha!! I live at the top of Oceanview Hawaii. We are a family with three generations of hams under one roof. My son (WH6DYI) does the technical side of things, while I continue to watch and learn. I just became a ham in June (2018). I look forward […]
KH6OWL
Oahu Ham Alerts Occupants to House Fire April 12, 2019
Zeph MacNaughton, N7WAP, a neighbor and former volunteer forest firefighter, jumped into action after waking up to the smell of smoke. “I jumped up, pounded on the door, woke them up and said ‘Get out.’ Then I went outside, grabbed the hose and started hosing their house down, hoping I would stop it, but then […]
KH6OWL
ARISS SSTV transmissions April 11-14 April 10, 2019
ARISS Russia is planning Slow Scan Television (SSTV) image transmissions on 145.800 MHz FM from the International Space Station April 11-14. The transmissions begin Thursday, April 11, 2019 around 18:00 UTC and run continuously until approximately 18:00 UTC on Sunday, April 14, 2019. This event uses a computer in the ISS Russian Segment, […]
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ARRL Audio News

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Amateur Radio News Line

Amateur Radio Newsline 2164 for Friday, April 19, 2019 April 19, 2019
- HAMS ASSIST IN EFFORTS TO AID STRICKEN MARATHONERS - AMATEUR AT THE READY, EVEN WITHOUT HIS RADIO - SILENT KEY: OWEN GARRIOTT W5LFL, WHO TOOK HAM RADIO INTO SPACE - WHERE MARCONI MADE HIS MARK - RADIO SCOUTS ARE COUNTING DOWN - SEEKING THE 2019 YOUNG HAM OF THE YEAR - TEXT ALERTS IMPROVE THE HAMVENTION EXPERIENCE - WIRELESS INSTITUTE OF AUSTRALIA PREPS FOR […]
Kevin Trotman
Amateur Radio Newsline 2163 for Friday, April 12, 2019 April 12, 2019
- PETITION TO FCC TARGETS DIGITAL MODES - GIVING MILITARY COMMUNICATIONS THE TIME OF DAY - TAKING WEATHER PREPAREDNESS BY STORM IN NEW ORLEANS - ART PROJECT BREAKS THE ICE WITH HAM RADIO - AWARDS PROGRAM IS REBRANDED WITH DIGITAL FOCUS - HELP US HONOR A YOUNG HAM OF THE YEAR - POLAND DX CONTEST GOES THE DISTANCE - SPECIAL EVENT STATION REMEMBERS YURI GAGARIN […]
Kevin Trotman
Amateur Radio Newsline 2162 for Friday, April 5, 2019 April 5, 2019
- GLOBAL EVENT HONORS RADIO OFFICERS THROUGHOUT HISTORY - BODY OF PENNSYLVANIA RADIO OPERATOR FOUND - WEAPONS TEST CRITICIZED FOR POSSIBLE EFFECT ON ISS - WASHINGTON LAWMAKERS GRILL OFFICIAL'S WIFE ABOUT HAM RADIO - NEW ZEALAND TRAFFIC STOP LEADS TO RADIO VIOLATIONS - RADIO AMATEUR CAPTURES CRUISE SHIP'S DISTRESS CALL - NOMINATE OUR NEXT YOUNG HAM […]
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Simple Ham Radio Antennas

Chameleon Emcomm III Portable Antenna (Winter Field Day) - Ham Radio Q&A. Post 1845. April 24, 2019
If you can't see the video, please insert this title URL into your search box: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H5AHKAz3Zh4.While many of my fellow radio amateurs are content with the annual ARRL Field Day held on the last full weekend of June, there are those who challenge both their equipment and survival skills by setting up field stations in the dead […]
Russell Roberts (KH6JRM)
6 Meter Portable Dipole - N7JFP. Post 1844. April 23, 2019
If you can't see the video, please insert this title URL into your browser search box: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iNbPQfVLqtM.In this video, N7JFP takes us step-by-step through the design and construction process for a simple, inexpensive 6 meter portable dipole antenna suitable for both field and home use. The antenna uses commonly available part […]
Russell Roberts (KH6JRM)
Windom Antenna. Post 1843. April 21, 2019
If you can't see the video, please insert this title URL into your browser search box: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5PbOfZYzCUE.One of my favorite "classic" hf antennas is the off-center-fed dipole known as the "Windom Antenna." The original design was created by Loren Windom (W8GZ) in 1922. This off-center multiband antenna was […]
Russell Roberts (KH6JRM)
WINNING Combo! Elecraft KX2 End Fed Random Wire Antenna | QRP Portable. Post 1842. April 21, 2019
If you can't see the video, please insert this title URL into your browser search box: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=12p6Tq-sGYINow that spring is turning into summer in many parts of the Northern Hemisphere, many radio amateurs/hams are taking to the "field" for portable operations. A few trips to a neighborhood park with your "go-kit […]
Russell Roberts (KH6JRM)
The N9SAB Ultralight 80-6 Meter Off-Center Fed Dipole. Post 1841. April 19, 2019
If you can't see the video, please insert this title URL into your browser search box: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K3EA_bD8hME If you need a small, compact, multiband HF antenna for the ARRL Field Day or for any portable operation, you may find the N9SAB Ultralight 80-6 Meter QRP Off-Center Dipole a good choice.In this video from "Outdoors On T […]
Russell Roberts (KH6JRM)
Building a "Dirgly Balun" to Make a Windom Antenna from a RadioWavz OCF ... April 19, 2019
If you can't see the video, please insert this title URL into your browsers search box: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zFB0ycu9SyE A nicely done video from Faith Hannah (AE4FH) as she and her two children build what AE4FH calls a "Dirgly Balun" (Dirty + Ugly) to use with a modified RadioWavz OCF Dipole. What she and the children create is a […]
Russell Roberts (KH6JRM)
Building a multi-band Vertical ham radio antenna DX Commander Part 3. Post 1839. April 18, 2019
If you can't see the video, please insert this title URL into your browser search box: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bGY1BU627Hs Welcome to the final segment (part 3) of building the multi-band vertical antenna from Callum McCormick (M0MCX). In the first two parts, Callum takes us through the basic assembly process, from unpacking of the antenna kit […]
Russell Roberts (KH6JRM)
Building a multi-band Vertical ham radio antenna DX Commander Part 2. Post 1838. April 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=E5JIWahmhL8 This is part 2 of a 3 part series on how to assemble, erect, and use the "DX Commander" Vertical Antenna from Callum McCormick (M0MCX).In part 1, we unpacked the multiband vertical antenna, inventoried all parts, a […]
Russell Roberts (KH6JRM)
Building a multi-band Vertical ham radio antenna DX Commander Part 1. Post 1837 April 15, 2019
If you can't see the video, please enter this title URL into your browser search box: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ODkA9JG2UaA Callum McCormick (M0MCX) show us how to build his "DX Commander" multi-band HF vertical antenna from the very beginning to the final assembly. Callum "shows us every detail, every process used in the build, fro […]
Russell Roberts (KH6JRM)
The 6 meter Delta Loop Tutorial. Post 1836. April 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=lZkWPP13S6k.Delta Loop Antennas are easy to make, fun to use, and offer a bit of gain over a dipole antenna. In this video from Milton (M0ZMF), we get a thorough tutorial on how to design, build, adjust, and use a 6 meter delta loop an […]
Russell Roberts (KH6JRM)

Amateur/Ham Radio posts

ARRL News-Features April 23, 2019
Naval Academy Amateur Radio satellite-PSAT2 April 23, 2019
ARLP016 Propagation de K7RA April 22, 2019
Upcoming Hawaii-Mainland Allstarlink Net Activities April 21, 2019
Southgate Amateur Radio Club News April 21, 2019