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ARLP034 Propagation de K7RA

August 23, 2019by Russ Roberts

Welcome to the latest Propagation Forecast from Tad Cook (K7RA) via Big Island ARRL News. Views expressed are those of the reporters and correspondents. Content supplied by Tad Cook (K7RA) […]

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ARLP029 Propagation de K7RA

July 20, 2019by Russ Roberts

Welcome to the ARRL Propagation Forecast from Big Island ARRL News. Views expressed in this Amateur/Ham Radio News summary are those of the reporters and correspondents. Content, including text, photos, […]

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ARLD025 DX news-Propagation de K7RA

June 21, 2019by Russ Roberts

Here is the latest ARRL DX News from Big Island ARRL News. Views expressed in this Amateur/Ham Radio News summary are those of the reporters and correspondents. Content, including text, […]

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Southgate Amateur Radio Club News

June 8, 2019by Russ Roberts

Welcome to a “Hawaii Island 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 […]

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ARLP015 Propagation de K7RA

April 13, 2019by Russ Roberts

Welcome to the latest propagation and solar weather forecast from Tad Cook (K7RA) on Big Island ARRL News. Views expressed in this Amateur/Ham Radio bulletin are those of the reporters […]

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QRZ Now-Latest Posts

March 17, 2019by Russ Roberts

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

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The K7RA Solar Update

December 21, 2018by Russ Roberts

Accessed on 22 December 2018, 0240 UTC, Post 811. Source: http://www.arrl.org/nes/the-k7ra-solar-updte-556 Reporter: Tad Cook (K7RA). Please scroll down to read the full report from Tad Cook (K7RA) and his volunteer […]

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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

The Latest Episode of ARRL Audio News is Available August 23, 2019
Listen to the new episode of ARRL Audio News on your iOS or Android podcast app, or online at http://www.blubrry.com/arrlaudionews/. Audio News is also retransmitted on a number of FM repeaters. Click here and then scroll down to see the list.
Reminder: World Wide Digi DX Contest Debuts on August 31 August 23, 2019
The K7RA Solar Update August 23, 2019
Spotless days continue this week, with consecutive days without sunspots now at 16 days, according to spaceweather.com as of August 22.Average daily solar flux for all practical purposes was unchanged, from 67.4 last week to 67.5 this week. Average daily planetary A index went slightly lower from 6.3 to 4.4.Predicted solar flux looks the same as it has been […]
So Now What? Podcast August 22, 2019
“Contesting,” with ARRL Contest Program Manager, Paul Bourque, N1SFE, will be the focus of the new (August 22) episode of the So Now What? podcast for Amateur Radio newcomers.If you’re a newly licensed Amateur Radio operator, chances are you have lots of questions. This biweekly podcast has answers! So Now What? offers insights from those who’ve been just wh […]
Efforts Continue to Enhance ARES Program, Add Resources August 22, 2019
The ARRL Board of Directors, committees, and Headquarters administrative staff are continuing efforts to enhance the venerable Amateur Radio Emergency Service (ARES®) program. A major ARES Plan has been adopted, providing new direction going forward. In addition, a standardized training plan has been adopted and a new ARES Emergency Communicator Individual T […]
ARRL-TAPR Digital Communications Conference Presentations Announced August 22, 2019
Reminder: The Hiram Percy Maxim Birthday Celebration Begins on August 31 August 21, 2019
Inter-American Proposal Removes 47 – 47.2 GHz from Bands under Study for 5G Services August 21, 2019
The 34th meeting of the Inter-American Telecommunication Commission (CITEL) Permanent Consultative Committee II (PCC.II) concluded a week of meetings on August 16 in Ottawa, Canada, in advance of World Radiocommunication Conference (WRC-19). The meetings were aimed at reaching regional consensus on WRC-19 agenda items. Attendees at PCC.II included ARRL Techn […]
Radio Amateurs in India Support Rescue and Relief Operations in Wake of Flooding August 20, 2019
Radio amateurs in at least three western Indian states along the Arabian Sea coast are pitching in to support communication for rescue and relief operations following heavy rainfall and flooding. In Kerala, Shyam Kumar, VU2JLE, told The Hindu newspaper that he and 15 other radio amateurs belonging to the Wayanad Hams (WHAMS) group have been closely monitorin […]
Candidates for ARRL Directors and Vice Directors Announced August 20, 2019
Two races for the office of ARRL Director and one contest for Vice Director are set for this fall. In the Southeastern Division, incumbent Director Greg Sarratt, W4OZK, faces a challenge from Mickey Baker, N4MB. A three-way race is set for the office of Southeastern Division Vice Director, with incumbent Joseph Tiritilli, N4ZUW, facing James Schilling, KG4JS […]

Ham Radio Hawaii

Spot Light on a Radio Operator – WH6FVC August 6, 2019
This week we spotlight Tim, WH6FVC. Aloha & Welcome to my QRZ Profile. To the left there is my setup (so far), I know I know, that is an ICOM HF radio – I am only a technician class, but it is my incentive to get my General Class license so I can join my friends […]
KH6OWL
Hawaii Amateur Radio Operators Successful Receive SSTV Images from the ISS August 2, 2019
Flying past Earth in Low Earth Orbit, LEO, at a whopping 5 miles-per-second. That means the International Space Station, ISS, circles the entire planet once every 90 minutes. The ISS is 220 to 248 miles above Earth. Amateur Radio Operators from around the world track and listen for the ISS as it flies over head, and with this […]
KH6OWL
Spot Light on a Radio Operator – KH6DH July 26, 2019
This week we spotlight Gerald Luke, KH6DH. Thanks for visiting, Simple station here, and sorry no “Iron”, but it does not mean I don’t appreciate it. As a kid I grew up with Model 33’s, Hammurlund, National, and Hallicrafters in school. Still have a Drake 2B, Hallicrafters S-120, Allied 2515???, and Civic Patrols somewhere in the […]
KH6OWL
Spot Light on a Radio Operator – AH7E July 16, 2019
This week we spotlight David J. Cabatu, AH7E. E-MAIL NOTICE: You MUST remove the part called “.NOSPAM” in my e-mail address. This is merely a protective measure to prevent massive amounts of spam from clogging my e-mail accounts. RADIO EQUIPMENT: Motorola ASTRO Saber II VHF portable with APCO 25 digital voice capability, Icom IC-V8000 2 meter […]
KH6OWL
Spot Light on a Radio Operator – AH6V July 9, 2019
Spot Light on a Amateur Radio Operator This week we spotlight Jeremy J. Storm AH6V. ~ Welcome to my page ~. QSL via eQSL or direct S.A.S.E. only. Ninole (nee-no-lay) is one of many retired sugar plantation towns along the north east coast of Hawaii Island. AH6V is inland 4.3km. and 545m. above sea level. […]
KH6OWL

Amateur Radio News Line

Amateur Radio Newsline Report 2182 for Friday August 23rd, 2019 August 23, 2019
- NEWSLINE HONORS YOUNG HAM OF THE YEAR DHRUV REBBA KC9ZJX - CONFERENCE PREP MEETING TAKES ON 2 MAJOR CONTROVERSIES - CHINESE MICROSATELLITE ENDS ITS LUNAR MISSION - TICKET SALES BEGIN FOR AMSAT SPACE SYMPOSIUM AND MEETING - GOING THE DISTANCE VIA MICROWAVE IN AUSTRALIA - SILENT KEY: THE REV. WALTER HORN W3OKX OF READING, PA. - RADIO SOCIETY OF GREAT BRITAIN […]
Kevin Trotman
Amateur Radio Newsline Report 2181 for Friday August 16th, 2019 August 15, 2019
- NEW HAMS IN INDIA PROVIDE BIG ASSIST IN FLOODS - RADIOWAVE PROPAGATION EXPERT LES BARCLAY G3HTF - NEW DETAILS EMERGE AFTER N.H. TOWER ACCIDENT - NETHERLANDS CAMPGROUND PREPARES FOR YOUNGSTERS ON THE AIR - SPECIAL EVENT STATION CELEBRATES 'HARVEY HOUSES' - CONTESTER MAKES GENEROUS GIFT TO FOUNDATION - WINLINK OPERATION HELPS MAKE 'CITADEL RUM […]
Kevin Trotman
Amateur Radio Newsline Report 2180 for Friday August 9th, 2019 August 9, 2019
- ARIZONA HAMS AID COMMUNICATIONS DURING MASSIVE FIRE - A PLEA FOR AMATEUR RADIO FROM MOUNT ATHOS - SILENT KEY: SWISS SHORTWAVE's BOB THOMANN HB9GX - SILENT KEY: RADIO 'GODFATHER' FRITZ NITSCH W4NTO - AN AMATEUR RADIO RECORD FOR INDIA - RADIO CAROLINE SETS SAIL ON THE HF WAVES - ISS EVENT PAYS TRIBUTE TO SILENT KEY WHO WAS RADIO PIONEER IN SPA […]
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Simple Ham Radio Antennas

New Home Brew Ladder Line. Post 1968. August 24, 2019
If you can't see the video, please insert this title URL into your browser search box: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c1Ays78mwZA. Multiband HF antennas can achieve higher efficiency and less power loss if you use a balanced feed line.Although 300 ohm television twin lead and 450 ohm ladder line are available from a number of vendors, why not make your […]
Russell Roberts (KH6JRM)
210 Ft Non Resonant Dipole - Fed With 90 Feet of Ladder Line. Post 1967. August 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=Fw_T5u_wd0E.Here's an interesting antenna from the Overlook Mountain Amateur Radio Club.This multiband HF antenna was inspired by a design from NE2Q. The antenna is a 210 ft/64.02 meters Non Resonant Dipole fed by 90 ft/27.43 mete […]
Russell Roberts (KH6JRM)
Say Goodbye to that G5RV! Look at the ZS6BKW. Post 1966. August 21, 2019
If you can't view this video, please insert this title URL into your browser search box: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MbXmAcf9MmI .If you're disappointed in the multiband HF performance of your G5RV antenna, try the ZS6BKW antenna as modified by N4UFB and AE4VJ. With the possible exception of 450 ohm ladder line, most of the materials needed for […]
Russell Roberts (KH6JRM)
5 Ways to deal with your H.O.A - Ham Radio - Get on the air! Post 1965. August 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=vcyeyphLTIg .HOAs and CC&Rs seem to be the trend in housing these days. These deed restrictions can create numerous roadblocks to erecting Amateur/Ham Radio antennas for HF/VHF/UHF stations.In this video from KG5OCW, we see how ant […]
Russell Roberts (KH6JRM)
How to build a dipole antenna for Ham Radio. Post 1964. August 20, 2019
If you can't see the video, please insert this title URL into your browser search box: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=khZRVZnugio. Sometimes it's good to review basic antenna theory and practice before we embark on another antenna project. What could be simpler than the "classic" HF dipole antenna?In this video from Johnny (W5KV), we le […]
Russell Roberts (KH6JRM)
HF Mobile Antennas and Their Installation, Post 1963. August 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=MQI2G6uqQhw. A good, simple introduction on installing HF mobile antennas on modern vehicles from the staff of UK-based Waters and Stanton Ham Radio Store.Topics range from antenna installation to proper grounding and noise/hash suppres […]
Russell Roberts (KH6JRM)
Homiebrew Base Loaded Mobile HF Antenna 6 thru 80 meters. Post 1962. August 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=YQr9gg7umg0.Mobile HF antennas can be difficult to install, tune, and use because of several problems, including poor grounding, the use of fiberglass in vehicle bodies, rf "hash" from onboard electronics, and poor connections […]
Russell Roberts (KH6JRM)
Goofy Antennas That Work. Post 1961. August 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=HzWfeQVdtzY.In this video from Stan Gibilisco (W1GV), we learn a few new things about coax-fed dipole antennas and open-wire-fed zepp antennas. Both of these "classic" HF antennas perform well if we pay attention to the pecul […]
Russell Roberts (KH6JRM)
HOW TO seal coax connectors and protect LNAs from water, salt spray, UV ... August 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=57IQDnyk2LA. This is post 1960.Protecting your antenna connectors and exposed wiring is an often missed step in antenna construction. Your antenna will last longer if you take steps to "weatherize" all exposed wire areas.In […]
Russell Roberts (KH6JRM)
Fishing Pole 40 Meter Vertical Antenna. Post 1959. August 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=PXg7ZOAkDyg. Here's another simple, effective, and inexpensive antenna suitable for both home and field use.In this video, VE3BF uses common materials to make a quick and easy 40 meter vertical antenna, which can be used on other a […]
Russell Roberts (KH6JRM)

Amateur/Ham Radio posts

ARLP034 Propagation de K7RA August 23, 2019
The ARES E-Letter for August 21, 2019 August 23, 2019
The ARRL Letter for August 22, 2019 August 22, 2019
WWV/WWVH listener survey August 22, 2019
The ARRL Contest Update for August 21, 2019 August 21, 2019