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The ARRL Letter for July 30, 2020

Posted on July 30, 2020 by Russ Roberts

Here are the latest Amateur/Ham Radio news stories published in “The ARRL Letter” for 30 July 2020. Views expressed in this post are those of the reporters and correspondents. Content supplied by HQ ARRL. Accessed on 30 July 2020, 2157…

Tagged with: AMSAT partners with University of Maine WiSe-Net Lab to develop state's first CubeSat, ARRL Board meets in remote session, ARRL Podcasts schedule, FCC fines HobbyKing nearly $3M for marketing unauthorized drone transmitters, Hurricane Watch Net activates for Hurricane Hanna, Propagation as a matter of life and death, The ARRL Letter for 30 July 2020, The K7RA Solar Update, Traffic-Handling webinar launches ham radio learning series, Upcoming ARRL Section-State-Division Conventions
Posted in Amateur/Ham Radio, ARES, ARRL, Big Island ARRL News, Big Island of Hawaii ARRL info, Club Activities, Contests, DX-peditions

The ARRL Letter for July 2, 2020

Posted on July 2, 2020 by Russ Roberts

Here are the top Amateur/Ham Radio news stories compiled by “The ARRL Letter.” Views expressed in this post are those of the reporters and correspondents. Content supplied by HQ ARRL. Accessed on 02 July 2020, 2208 UTC, Post 1517. Source:…

Tagged with: 2020 Hawaiian Grid Madness Event, Announcement for July 2, Annual 13 colonies event now under way, ARRL Illinois section has new section manager, ARRL Podcasts schedule, Getting it right, Ham Radio reconnects boyhood friends after 60 years, IARU appoint new electromagnetic compatibility coordinator, Just Ahead in Radiosport, MARS announces HF skills exercise, New Extra Class License Manual and Extra Q&A now available, Prominent Amateur helps to lead US convalescent plasma COVID-19 expanded access study, Researchers us 200 years of sunspot observations to create "sun clock", The ARRL Letter, The K7RA Solar Update, Upcoming ARRL Section-State-Division Conventions
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, License preparation/VE testing

The ARRL Letter for May 28, 2020

Posted on May 28, 2020 by Russ Roberts

Here’s the latest Amateur/Ham Radio news from “The ARRL Letter.” Views expressed in this Amateur/Ham Radio post are those of the reporters and correspondents. Content supplied by HQ ARRL, 225 Main Street, Newington, CT, 06111. Accessed on 29 May 2020,…

Tagged with: Another new beta version of WSJT-X is available, ARRL Podcasts schedule, Global COVID-19 radio event set for 6-7 June, Just Ahead in Radiosport, Moonbounce contact via FT8 could be a first, Social distancing exam sessions demonstrate pent-up demand for testing, Temporary rule waivers for 2020 ARRL Field Day, The ARRL Letter for 28 May 2020, The K7RA Solar Update, Upcoming ARRL Section-State-Division Conventions
Posted in Amateur/Ham Radio, ARES, ARRL, Big Island ARRL News, Big Island of Hawaii ARRL info, Club Activities, Contests, DX-peditions, License preparation/VE testing

The ARRL Letter for April 16, 2020

Posted on April 16, 2020 by Russ Roberts

Welcome to “The ARRL Letter for April 16, 2020” 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 ARRL, 225 Main Street, Newington, CT, 06111.…

Tagged with: ARISS altering its approach in light of COVID-19 pandemic, ARRL Announces new benefits for members, ARRL Podcasts schedule, ARRL Rookie Roundup SSB Edition considers social distancing, DX-Contests, Greater LoTW Database Accuracy is the goal of TQSL Updates, Ham Radio in Friedrichshafen-Germany announces cancellation of 2020 show, In Brief, Just Ahead in Radiosport, New Volunteer Monitor Program is Up and Running, Remotely Administered Amateur Exam Systems Showing Promise, The ARRL Letter for 16 April 2020, The K7RA Solar Update, Upcoming ARRL Section-State-Division Conventions
Posted in Amateur/Ham Radio, ARES, ARRL, Big Island ARRL News, Big Island of Hawaii ARRL info, Club Activities, Contests, DX-peditions, License preparation/VE testing

The ARRL Letter for February 6, 2020

Posted on February 6, 2020 by Russ Roberts

Welcome to “The ARRL Letter” 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 ARRL, 225 Main Street, Newington, CT, 06111. Accessed on 06…

Tagged with: ARRL HF Band Planning Committee seeks comments on recommendations, dxpeditions, Hilo Marathon, Just Ahead in Radiosport, New AMSAT president, President signs PIRATE Act to curb illegal broadcasting, Puna Emergency Radio Club, The ARRL Letter for 06 February 2020, The Auroral Connection &X7X DXpedition showcases cooperation and youth, The K7RA Solar Update, Upcoming ARRL Section-State-Division Conventions
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 2291 for Friday September 24th, 2021 September 24, 2021
- HOSPITALIZED CHILDREN CONTACT ISS VIA HAM RADIO - RESEARCHER BLAMES SATELLITES FOR NIGHT SKY 'POLLUTION' - ESSEX HAM SPECIAL EVENT SUPPORTS NEW HACKSPACE - NEW MICROCONTROLLER EDITOR AT CQ MAGAZINE - SILENT KEY: EAST COAST REFLECTOR'S RICK BEUTNAGEL, N3RRB - BOUVET 3Y0J TRIP GETS ARRL GRANT - NATIONAL HURRICANE CONFERENCE POSTED ON YOUTUBE - […]
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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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The K7RA Solar Update September 24, 2021
Tad Cook, K7RA, Seattle, reports: Last week, we reported a big increase in activity with the daily sunspot number reaching 124, but by the end of that week all sunspots had disappeared. The sun was blank for several days, but sunspots returned on September 19.Average daily sunspot numbers this week were 28.7, which was below the 58.3 average reported a week […]
Open-Source Amateur Satellite Work Not Subject to Export Administration Regulation September 23, 2021
CEO Michelle Thompson, W5NYV, reports that Open Research Institute (ORI) received an advisory opinion from the US Commerce Department Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) on September 2. The letter confirmed that public internet posts regarding open-source amateur satellite communications work are not subject to Export Administration Regulation (EAR). ORI w […]
ARRL, RSGB Announce Joint Events to Celebrate Centenary of Ham Radio Transatlantic Success September 23, 2021
ARRL and the Radio Society of Great Britain will jointly sponsor events to celebrate the achievement of transatlantic communications by radio amateurs 100 years ago.In December 1921, ARRL sent Paul F. Godley, 2ZE, as its representative to listen for amateur signals from North America during the Second Transatlantic Tests. Setting up his listening station in […]