Big Island ARRL News, 01 December 2016, 05:15 hrs, UTC, Post #56. http://www.arrl.org/contests/update/?issue=2016-11-30 Accessed on 01 December 2016, 05:15 hrs, UTC. Editor: Brian Moran (N9ADG). Please click link to read the latest ARRL Contest Update. Comment: Contesting is a great way to upgrade your operating proficiency, code speed, and ability to pass traffic in a…
Why Amateur Radio Operators do what they do.
Big Island ARRL News, 30 November 2016, 01:55 hrs, UTC, Post #55. https://oahuarrlnews.wordpress.com/2016/11/28/amateur-radio-operators/ On Sunday, 28 November 2016, I received a wonderfully written article from Oahu PIO, Stacy (KH6OWL), describing the role amateur radio plays in society, especially during times of emergencies. The source of this article was an ARRL press release, dated 28 November…
Radio Amateurs Assist in the Honolulu Marathon
Big Island ARRL News, 26 November 2016, 21:45 hrs, UTC, Post #54. The 44th annual Honolulu Marathon is set for 11 December 2016. Amateur Radio operators in Hawaii will provide communications at all the Aid Stations, the start and finish line, and support vehicles along the route. Here is the press release from Stacy Hollbrook…
SKYWARN Recognition Day On-the-Air Event is Saturday, December 3
Big Island ARRL News, 25 November 2016, 16:25 hrs, UTC, Post #53. http://www.eham.net/articles.88083 Accessed on 25 November 2016, 16:25 hrs, UTC. Please click link to read the full story. Comment: This link contains a copy of the original QST from W1AW, broadcast on 23 November 2016 from ARRL Headquarters in Newington, CT. The annual SKYWARN…
Tropical Storm Otto threatens Nicaragua and Costa Rica
Big Island ARRL News, 24 November 2016, 16:30 hrs, UTC, Post #52. A late season Tropical Storm is threatening Nicaragua and Costa Rica. Government officials in both Central American nations have issued emergency declarations and have asked Amateur Radio operators to respond to anticipated communications problems. Greg Mossop (G0DUB) and Cesar Pio Santos (HR2P) have…