Big Island ARRL News, 23 December 2016, 05:55 hrs, UTC, Post #74 Source: http://www.arrl.org/arrlletter?issue=2016-12-22 Please click link to read the full report. Comment: This is the last ARRL Letter for 2016. This issue covers the important Amateur Radio News and ARRL activities as of 22 December 2016. This edition discusses the following topics: National…
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December 2016 Big Island Amateur Radio Club Newsletter
Big Island ARRL News, 02 December 2016, 14:35 hrs, UTC, Post #58. december-biarc-newsletter-1 Here is the December 2016 edition of the “Big Island Amateur Radio Club Newsletter”, edited by Leigh Critchlow (WH6DZX). Please click link to read the full article. Accessed on 02 December, 14:35 hrs, UTC. Comment: The current issue of the “Big Island…
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…
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…
Amateur Radio Mini Field Day
Big Island ARRL News, 23 November 2016, 05:20 hrs, UTC, Post #51. Here’s an interesting item I received from Darren Holbrook (KH6OWL), the ARRL Public Information Officer for Oahu: American Radio Relay League (ARRL) November 21, 2016 Amateur Radio Mini Field Day The Emergency Amateur Radio Club of Honolulu will hold a…
Ham Radio Emergency Antennas
Big Island ARRL News, 21 November 2016, 23:20 hrs, UTC, Post #47. http://www.jpole-antenna.com/2013/02/10/ham-radio-emergency-antennas Accessed on 21 November 2016, 23:20 hrs, UTC. Author: Michael Martens (KB9VBR). Please click link to read the full article. Comment: One of the basic items in your amateur radio station should be backup antennas for your HF/VHF/UHF equipment. In this brief…