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ARLP035 Propagation de K7RA

Posted on August 28, 2021 by Russ Roberts

Here’s the latest propagation forecast from Tad Cook (K7RA).

Tagged with: Faros Program, geomagnetic indicators, Latest from Dr. TAmitha Skov (WX6SWW), Predicted planetary A index, Predicted Solar Flux, Propagation forecast from K7RA, sunspot numbers
Posted in Amateur/Ham Radio, ARES, ARRL, Big Island ARRL News, Big Island of Hawaii ARRL info

ARLP033 Propagation de K7RA

Posted on August 13, 2021 by Russ Roberts

Here’s the latest propagation forecast from Tad Cook (K7RA).

Tagged with: ARRL, geomagnetic activity, Predicted planetary A index, Predicted Solar Flux, Propagation forecast from K7RA, Southgate Amateur Radio Club News, sunspot numbers, W1AW propagation bulletin
Posted in Amateur/Ham Radio, ARRL, Big Island ARRL News, Big Island of Hawaii ARRL info, Club Activities, Contests, DX-peditions

ARLP030 Propagation de K7RA

Posted on July 23, 2021 by Russ Roberts

Here’s the latest propagation forecast from Tad Cook (K7RA). Views expressed in this propagation update are those of the reporters and correspondents. Accessed on 24 July 2021, 0441 UTC, Post 2149. Content supplied by Tad Cook (K7RA), W1AW, and HQ…

Tagged with: Dr. Tamitha Skov (WX6SWW) solar information, Geomagnetic Field, Hawaiian Islands Grid Madness VHF/UHF Simplex Event, Predicted planetary A index, Predicted Solar Flux, Propagation forecast from K7RA, Shortwave propagation, Sporadic-E activity, sunspot numbers, W1AW Propagation Bulletins
Posted in Amateur/Ham Radio, ARRL, Big Island ARRL News, Big Island of Hawaii ARRL info, Club Activities, Contests, DX-peditions, Hawaii Island Amateur Radio Clubs

Southgate Amateur Radio News

Posted on March 8, 2020 by Russ Roberts

Welcome to the latest edition of “Southgate Amateur Radio News” from Big Island ARRL News. Here are today’s top Amateur/Ham Radio news and DX information from the UK-based Southgate Amateur Radio Club. Views expressed in this Amateur/Ham Radio news summary…

Tagged with: DX-Contests, DXCC Country/Entity List, Hilo Marathon communications support, IOTA News from OPDX, Propagation forecast from K7RA, Puna Emergency Radio Club, Southgate, Southgate Amateur Radio Club News
Posted in 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

Southgate Amateur Radio Club News

Posted on October 19, 2019 by 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. Accessed on 20 October 2019, 0305 UTC, Post 1168. Source: http://www.southgatearc.org/…

Tagged with: Big Island Amateur Radio Club, DX-Contests, Propagation forecast from K7RA, Skywarn Storm Spotter Training, Southgate Amateur Radio Club News
Posted in 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

Russ Roberts

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. Amateur (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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Amateur Radio Newsline Report 2290 for Friday September 17th, 2021 September 16, 2021
- COVID SPURS CANCELLATION OF TOKYO HAM FAIR - IARU REGION 3 OPTS FOR VIRTUAL CONFERENCE - AMSAT SYMPOSIUM MOVES FROM HOTEL INTO VIRTUAL MODE - SPACEX RECOVERY VESSELS NAMED FOR 'BOB AND DOUG' - SPECIAL EVENT CELEBRATES BIRTHDAY OF VOA RELAY STATION - ULTRA-TINY BATTERY SHOWS POWER AND PROMISE - SILENT KEY: CHARLIE BYARS, W5GPO, LONGTIME WEATHER SP […]
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Amateur Radio Newsline Report 2289 for Friday September 10th, 2021 September 10, 2021
- RADIO OPERATORS SUPPORT WILDFIRE ANIMAL RESCUE - GENESIS SATELLITES DESTROYED IN EXPLOSION - MEET ARRL MAXIM AWARD WINNER: KATHERINE FORSON, KT5KMF - US HAMS ACTIVATE THE APPALACHIAN TRAIL - LISATS HAM CLUB TO RETRANSMIT INSPIRATION4 LAUNCH - IN SWITZERLAND, HIGH-FLYING QSOS IN HOT AIR BALLOON - BBC INTERVIEWS DEVELOPER OF WORLD'S FIRST MICROSATELLITE […]
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Amateur Radio Newsline Report 2288 for Friday September 3rd, 2021 September 2, 2021
- US HAMS STEP IN AS HURRICANE SWEEPS GULF REGION - SOLAR STORMS CALLED THREAT TO INTERNET - AMATEUR RADIO TEAM EYES NASA'S GATEWAY PROJECT - FATHER-DAUGHTER CYCLISTS CONCLUDE RADIO EXPEDITION - BONAIRE AMATEURS FORM NEW AMATEUR RADIO CLUB - SILENT KEY: NEWSLINE'S ROBERT SUDOCK WB6FDF - NORTH CAROLINA RADIO MUSEUM MARKS 20 YEARS - HAMS RAISE PROFIL […]
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ARISS Contact Scheduled with Patients at the Children’s National Hospital September 20, 2021
Patients at the Children’s National Hospital in Washington, DC, will participate in an Amateur Radio on the International Space Station (ARISS) contact. They will chat with ISS Astronaut Akihiko Hoshide, KE5DNI, on Tuesday, September 21 at 1805 UTC. This will be a multipoint telebridge contact via amateur radio between the ISS and the hospital, with IK1SLD a […]
The K7RA Solar Update September 17, 2021
Tad Cook, K7RA, Seattle, reports: Sunspot numbers started strong at 124 this reporting week, September 9-15, but ended at zero. Average daily sunspot numbers went from 64.6 to 58.3. Average daily solar flux declined from 92.9 to 87.4.Geomagnetic indicators remained moderate, with last week’s average daily planetary A index unchanged at 7, and average daily m […]
ARISS Seeks Hosts for Ham Radio Contacts with Space Station Crew September 16, 2021