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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

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
ARRL Executive Committee Establishes Ad Hoc Committee on Communications June 14, 2019
Meeting right after Dayton Hamvention® at the University of Dayton on May 20, the ARRL Board’s Executive Committee (EC) adopted a motion to establish an Ad Hoc Committee on Communications with ARRL Members. The panel would review ARRL communications with members and members’ perceptions to “consider areas needing enhancement, [and] ways in which such communi […]
Over-the-Horizon Radars Continue to Plague Amateur Bands June 14, 2019
Tuning Electrically Short Antennas for Field Operation is Research Topic June 14, 2019
An article by two well-known radio amateurs, “Tuning Electrically Short Antennas for Field Operation,” appeared in Microwave Journal. Authored by QEX Editor Kai Siwiak, KE4PT, and award-winning researcher Ulrich Rohde, N1UL, the article points out that both Amateur Radio and military applications exist for 20-W battery-powered radios equipped with whip anten […]
Proposed WRC-23 Agenda Items Causing Concern June 14, 2019
The K7RA Solar Update June 14, 2019
The long string of days with no sunspots continues, with spots last observed nearly a month ago, on May 18. According to spaceweather.com on June 12, there have been no sunspots for 24 days in a row. Predicted solar flux for the next 45 days is 68 on June 14 through July 28. That’s right, the prediction updated on June 13 is nothing but 68 on every day for t […]
Rick Murphy, K1MU, to Receive ARRL President’s Award June 13, 2019
At its May 20 meeting in Dayton, Ohio, the ARRL Executive Committee, acting on behalf of the Board of Directors, conferred the prestigious ARRL President’s Award on Rick Murphy, K1MU, one of the unsung heroes of Logbook of The World (LoTW). The President’s Award recognizes individuals showing long-term dedication in support of ARRL programs. Murphy was credi […]
On-the-Air Activity to Mark 50th Anniversary of First Market Reef DXpedition June 13, 2019
The Aland Islands Postal Administration is issuing a postcard this year to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the first DXpedition to Market Reef, OJ0MR, in late December 1969 and its attainment of DXCC status. Soon after that initial operation, the permanent lighthouse keeper, Karl-Erik, OJ0MA, also hit the airwaves, and a stream of DXpeditions followed, e […]

Ham Radio Hawaii

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 […]
KH6OWL
Updated Big Island DMR Map June 7, 2019
KH6OWL
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 […]
KH6OWL
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.
KH6OWL
Hawaiian Islands Grid Madness – 2019 May 29, 2019
Hawaiian Islands Grid Madness – For your 2019 calendar — the 6th running of Grid Madness will be Sunday, September 15th, 2019. This is a VHF/UHF event for all hams in the state of Hawaii! http://gridmadness.blogspot.com/p/home.html
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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 - […]
Kevin Trotman

Simple Ham Radio Antennas

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)
DIY VHF 2M Jpole antenna out of 450ohm line. Post 1892. June 9, 2019
If you can't see the video, please insert this title URL into your browser search box: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ShRwnnejoO8. Here's a great 2 meter antenna suitable for portable (ala ARRL Field Day), emergency, and home use. This easily-made vertically polarized antenna is made from 5 ft/1.524 m of 450 ohm ladder line and 10 ft/3.048 m of R […]
Russell Roberts (KH6JRM)
2014 Field Day - Yo Yo Dipole with KF5JNU. Post 1891. June 7, 2019
If you can't see the video, please insert this title URL into your browser search box: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ri2UM0mTEKQ. If you're thinking about using a different kind of antenna for the next ARRL Field Day or for a portable DX-Pedition of your own, you can't go wrong with this simple, easy to erect dipole from "HamRadioFun.co […]
Russell Roberts (KH6JRM)
Four hours QRP portable in the 2019 John Moyle Field Day June 7, 2019
If you can't see the video, please insert this title URL into your browser search box: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_5PoVG9foH8.Do you need a little inspiration to join the ARRL Field Day Event? Then this fascinating video from Peter Parker (VK3YE) should help you join the semi-contest and emergency communications exercise, even if you can't mee […]
Russell Roberts (KH6JRM)

Amateur/Ham Radio posts

Southgate Amateur Radio Club News June 15, 2019
ARLP024 Propagation de K7RA June 14, 2019
ARLD024 DX news June 14, 2019
The ARRL Letter for June 13, 2019 June 13, 2019
The ARRL Contest Update for June 12, 2019 June 12, 2019