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QRZ NOW-Amateur Radio News

May 27, 2019by Russ Roberts

Welcome to the “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 “QRZ […]

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ARRL News-Features

May 22, 2019by Russ Roberts

Here are the latest press releases from HQ ARRL, 225 Main Street, Newington, CT, 06111. Views expressed in this Amateur/Ham Radio news summary are those of the reporters and correspondents. […]

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Dayton Hamvention 2019, Best Hamfest!!

May 21, 2019by Russ Roberts

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

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QRZ NOW Latest Posts

May 20, 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 supplied by https://qrznow.com. […]

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Southgate Amateur Radio Club News

May 19, 2019by Russ Roberts

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

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ARRL News-Features

May 14, 2019by Russ Roberts

Welcome to an Amateur/Ham Radio 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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QRZ NOW Latest Posts

May 13, 2019by Russ Roberts

Welcome to an Amateur/Ham Radio 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 https://qrznow.com. […]

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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

Radio Amateur to Lose License as Part of Enforcement Case Settlement June 18, 2019
A New Jersey radio amateur, David S. Larsen Sr., WS2L, of Highland Park, will surrender his Amateur Extra-class license and pay a $7,500 civil penalty as part of a Consent Decree with the FCC to settle an enforcement action. An FCC Enforcement Bureau Order released June 18 said Larsen violated the Communications Act of 1934 and Part 90 rules by operating on […]
Historic 2-Meter Transatlantic Contact Reported June 18, 2019
D41CV on Cape Verde Islands and FG8OJ in Guadeloupe spanned the Atlantic Ocean on 2 meters for the first time on June 16, according to reports. The distance was 3,867 kilometers (2,397.5 miles). The historic contact was made on 144.174 MHz using FT8 mode.“The mode of propagation was most likely marine ducting, with the signal traveling in a layer near the oc […]
Radio Amateurs in India Support Emergency Communication during Cyclone Vayu June 18, 2019
At the request of authorities in India’s Gujarat Province, Rajesh Vagadia, VU2EXP, and his niece Shyama Vagadia, VU3WHG, deployed on June 12 to Porbandar to offer emergency communication support in the event the Category 3 Cyclone Vayu struck Gujarat. On short notice, they installed HF and VHF stations, equipped with digital communication. Rajesh Vagadia sai […]
ARRL Offers “What is Amateur Radio?” Video and PowerPoint Presentation June 17, 2019
Montana to Get New Section Manager June 17, 2019
Paul Stiles, KF7SOJ, will become ARRL Montana Section Manager on October 1. Stiles, of Billings, was the only candidate after nominations for the position were re-solicited this spring, and will serve an 18-month term. He will take over the position following George Forsyth, AA7GS, of Great Falls, who decided not to run for a new term after serving since 201 […]
W1AW Announces ARRL Field Day Bulletin Schedule June 17, 2019
ARRL has announced its Field Day 2019 W1AW bulletin schedule.Friday, June 21 Mode Pacific Mountain Central Eastern UTC CW 5:00 PM 6:00 PM 7:00 PM 8:00 PM 0000 (Sat) Digital 6:00 PM 7:00 PM 8:00 PM 9:00 PM 0100 Phone 6:45 PM 7:45 PM 8:45 PM 9:45 PM 0145 CW 8:00 PM 9:00 PM 10:00 PM 11:... […]
ARRL Foundation Announces 2019 Scholarship Recipients June 17, 2019
The ARRL Foundation has announced the 2019 recipients the scholarships it administers.The ARRL Foundation General Fund Scholarship, $2,000 eachMarisa K. Allyn, KF7NER, Sammamish, WAJonathan L. Doorn, KG5CUK, White Rock, NMIan J. Hofbeck, KG7GDZ, Lynnwood, WAShefali K. Janorkar, KD2FIW, Staten Island, NYJonathan D. Williams, K5DVT, Huntsville, ARJohn T. Wirt […]
ARRL Files Interim Report with FCC in “Symbol Rate” Proceeding June 15, 2019
ARRL has filed an interim report with the FCC in order to report on its efforts to find common ground regarding issues surrounding the “symbol” or “baud” rate proceeding, FCC Docket WT 16-239 (the FCC has issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking in WT 16-239, which stemmed from ARRL’s rulemaking petition RM-11708). ARRL highlighted that the public benefits fro […]
Ham Radio Satellites to Deploy from ISS June 14, 2019
Three BIRDS-3 satellites with Amateur Radio payloads are scheduled to be deployed from the International Space Station on Monday, June 17. The BIRDS-3 constellation includes CubeSats from three countries: They are Nepal’s first satellite, NepaliSat-1; Uguisu from Japan, and Sri Lanka’s first satellite, Raavana-1.The primary mission of the BIRDS constellation […]
Reminder: Saturday, June 15, is Kids Day June 14, 2019

Ham Radio Hawaii

Spot Light on a Radio Operator – KH6JB June 18, 2019
This week we spotlight John Bonewitz, KH6JB. I received my General license in July of 2016, and my Extra Class license in October 2016 while I was living in Missoula, Montana. My Elmer Bruce (WB7OTC) was incredibly helpful in getting me on the air. My first call sign was KI7FUT. I am now a science teacher at […]
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Spot Light on a Radio Operator – WH6FM June 11, 2019
This week we spotlight Paul Agamata, WH6FM. Got my novice license in 1974 and spent a lot of time on my favorite mode which was CW. Upon getting my General class license, I was one of the few people in the Hawaii to work OSCAR Satellites on a regular basis. I had an array at our […]
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Updated Big Island DMR Map June 7, 2019
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Spot Light on a Radio Operator – AH6KO June 4, 2019
This week we spotlight Stan Froseth, AH6KO. I operate from two locations: From grid square BK29lo in Keaau, 8 miles south of Hilo on the Big Island of Hawaii and also From grid square BK29mj near Pahoa, about 22 miles south of Hilo. Both locations are in the Puna District, on the East (windward) side of the Big Island. Equipment: modest radios […]
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Amateur Radio Numbers in Hawaii as of 28 May 2019 May 30, 2019
From 1 January to end of May 2019, the numbers overall have gone up by seven.
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ARRL Audio News

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Amateur Radio News Line

Amateur Radio Newsline Report 2172 for Friday June 14, 2019 June 14, 2019
- FRENCH PROPOSAL TO RELINQUISH 2 METERS GETS REBUFFED - SPEAKERS NEEDED AT AMSAT-UK COLLOQUIUM - GETTING YOUNGSTERS INTO THE GAME - AMSAT PRESIDENT RECEIVES MEDAL OF RECOGNITION - NY HAM HAS HIGH HOPES FOR HIGH ALTITUDE BALLOON - INTEREST CONTINUES TO BALLOON AT FRIEDRICHSCHAFEN - NEW BRANDMEISTER TALKGROUP TAKES ON AVIATION - CHANGING OF THE GUARD AT OFCOM […]
Kevin Trotman
Amateur Radio Newsline Report 2171 for Friday June 7 2019 June 7, 2019
- HAMS GET THE MESSAGE OUT DURING MEXICAN WILDFIRES - CZECH AMATEURS' EXERCISE COULD SHAPE FUTURE OF 6 METRES - INDIAN HAMS CREATE INTERNET SAFETY NET - THIRD NAVAJO CODETALKER DIES: WILLIAM TULLY BROWN - NEW USA-COUNTIES AWARD CUSTODIAN FOR CQ MAGAZINE - RADIO SCOUTS MAKE ON-AIR SUMMER PLANS - FIELD DAY: THINK ABOUT TRYING SATELLITE - FIELD DAY: THINK […]
Kevin Trotman
Amateur Radio Newsline 2170 for Friday, May 31, 2019 May 31, 2019
- TORNADOES DESTROY FORMER HAMVENTION HOME - INDIANA REPEATER SYSTEM IS GOING DARK - ON JUNE 1, A TEST OF HURRICANE READINESS - SILENT KEY: ARISS, SATELLITE ENTHUSIAST KEITH PUGH W5IU - WWII NAVAJO CODETALKER, FORMER LAWMAKER, DIES - HAMS TEAM UP FOR CRICKET WORLD CUP - ARISS RUSSIA TEAM PREPS FOR SSTV - HAMS STILL HELPING IN AFTERMATH OF CALIF. WILDFIRES - […]
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Simple Ham Radio Antennas

End Fed Half Wave Antenna -11 Bands One Antenna! Post 1902. June 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=Ree8NtpEEW4. Great video from Steve Ellington as he shows us how to get 11 amateur bands from one end fed half wave antenna. The key to this fascinating antenna is the 49:1 balun and the relay box. If you bypass the relay box, you can […]
Russell Roberts (KH6JRM)
Building a trap dipole for 7 and 14 MHz. Post 1901. June 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=LbEAwAG1KMA. If you only want to operate on two or three bands and don't want to adjust an antenna transmatch (i.e. "tuner"), then this trapped dipole for 7 and 14 MHz may be for you. Peter Parker (VK3YE) does an excellen […]
Russell Roberts (KH6JRM)
6 Meter Antenna Build. Post 1900. June 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=wrYhaaSw-pg. If you need a simple, easily-made, 6 meter antenna for the ARRL Field Day, an upcoming ham adventure to a nearby park, or for home use, then this 6 meter 1/4 wave ground plane antenna from Paul Colton may your antenna of ch […]
Russell Roberts (KH6JRM)
My 6 Meter Moxon Antenna. Post 1899. June 16, 2019
If you can't see the video, please insert this title URL into your browser search box: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PvVq7r_7ILE. Thanks to John Ryan for this simple, easily-made Moxon Antenna for the 6 meter amateur radio band. Most of the materials can be found at the nearest hardware store or building supply outlet.The antenna is made from PVC pip […]
Russell Roberts (KH6JRM)
ARRL Field Day Safety - Ham Radio Q&A. Post 1898. June 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=vXIUqr3tMpU. With the ARRL Field Day set for the fourth weekend in June, it may be prudent to not only consider the personnel, supplies, antennas, and equipment needed to run this 24 hour emergency communications exercise, but also the […]
Russell Roberts (KH6JRM)
End Fed Half Wave Antenna Presentation. Post 1897. June 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=N_o0jneBEh0. In this video from Steve Ellington, we get a thorough, in-depth introduction to the "classic" end fed half wave antenna. Steve's video is based on a presentation he gave to the Lawrenceville, Georgia Techfes […]
Russell Roberts (KH6JRM)
Build a 20 meter Dipole Antenna. Post 1896. June 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=9TyoTmpaHG4. Here's a remarkably simple, inexpensive, and totally portable 20 meter antenna you can build for under $20.Jerry Davis shows us how to design, build, trim, and use a basic dipole antenna for the 20 meter amateur radio […]
Russell Roberts (KH6JRM)
Building an Emergency Ham Radio Go Box. Post 1895. June 11, 2019
If you can't see the video, please insert this title URL into your browser search box: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_3qS6QYQWjQ. Every radio amateur should have an emergency "go-kit" or "go-box" in case you have to operate in the field.In this well-made, easily understandable video from "Bluegrassmedia", we see how a sur […]
Russell Roberts (KH6JRM)
Magnetic Antenna on a bike -- will it work? Post 1894. June 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=kkk65a3GMf8. K2EFG presents us with an intriguing idea: Could you operate on the 20 meter band using a magnetic antenna mount on a bicycle? The short answer is maybe, given there is little or no ground plane on a bike. VHF/UHF operat […]
Russell Roberts (KH6JRM)
Cheap SOTA or Stealth 40m Antenna for 1,000m Footprint - Ham Radio Aerials. Post 1893. June 10, 2019
If you cant's see the video, please insert this title URL into your browser search box: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0oS_DCwgWIs.Do you need a simple, inexpensive antenna for SOTA operations, ARRL Field Day, or a quick mini-DX pedition to a nearby park? Then this 40 meter antenna from Callum (M0MCX), may suit your needs.The antenna also serves as a […]
Russell Roberts (KH6JRM)

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