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January 28, 2014/0 Comments/by

Radio ham to lose beard – Southgate Amateur Radio Club

Radio ham to lose beard
Southgate Amateur Radio Club
An avid amateur radio enthusiast, his call letters include “zzt” at the end. Read the full story at http://murrayledger.com/news/piper-wants-beard-to-go-for-special-olympics/article_6960efc8-856d-11e3-8e6e-001a4bcf887a.html. Share this page with your …

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January 27, 2014/0 Comments/by

Ham Radio Now Episode 124 – Southgate Amateur Radio Club

Ham Radio Now Episode 124
Southgate Amateur Radio Club
Developer Michael Ossmann visited the TAPR/ARRL Digital Communications Conference (DCC) (his first Ham Radio talk) to tell us what the Jawbreaker SDR transceiver is and how it came to be. Watch Episode 124 from the DCC: HackRF – A Low Cost SDR …

January 26, 2014/0 Comments/by

Want to become a ham radio operator? – Southgate Amateur Radio Club

Want to become a ham radio operator?
Southgate Amateur Radio Club
Besides emergency communications, other reasons to become an amateur radio operator range from an interest in electronics to communicating with others around the world or even out in space (many astronauts on the International Space Station are radio …

January 25, 2014/0 Comments/by

Amateur radio enthusiasts ham it up at Plant City convention – Tbo.com

Amateur radio enthusiasts ham it up at Plant City convention
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Recently, hundreds of amateur radio operators, vendors and others gathered at the Florida Strawberry Festival grounds for Tampa Bay Hamfest, a two-day convention that included forums, exhibitions and more. Plant City was selected for the 38th annual …

January 24, 2014/0 Comments/by

uLog – Simple Ham Radio Logger – Southgate Amateur Radio Club

uLog – Simple Ham Radio Logger
Southgate Amateur Radio Club
uLog was unveiled at the recent CARS Amateur Radio Skills Workshop. Its 'flexi-input' was of particular interest, as you can type the QSO details into a single box, and the software intelligently works out in which fields to put the information. Find …

January 24, 2014/0 Comments/by

Nice Amateur Radio photos

Check out these Amateur Radio images:

Day in the park

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Description of set: a late night lab cleanup uncovered a box of old amateur radio magazines from the 1950’s (with some dating back to 1930).

Amateur Radio W1JNC 14 Lenox Road Derry, N.H.

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Amateur Radio W1JNC 14 Lenox Road Derry, N.H.
Feb. 24, 1936

January 14, 2014/0 Comments/by

Most popular Amateur Radio auctions

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January 6, 2014/0 Comments/by

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January or February ISS Digital “Ham Video” Commissioning Possible

The digital Amateur Radio TV (DATV) “Ham Video” project delivered to the International Space Station last summer could be up and running in a month or two. Amateur Radio on the International Space Station-Europe (ARISS-Europe) Chairman Gaston Bertels, ON4WF, said in a late-December project update that the January-February 2014 time frame “seems a reasonable guess for the Ham Video commissioning…

January 6, 2014/0 Comments/by

Amateur Radio Call Log Reviews

Amateur Radio Call Log

Basic ham radio logging
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January 5, 2014/0 Comments/by

Amateur Radio – Condensed Version

An introduction to Amateur Radio and the many possibilities it offers for learning, safety and security, and helping others throughout our world. Join us for…

January 5, 2014/0 Comments/by

Ham Shack

Harkins Ham Shack

Having fun with amateur radio.
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January 3, 2014/0 Comments/by

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Foundation for Amateur Radio (FAR) Invites Scholarship Applications

The non-profit Foundation for Amateur Radio (FAR) is inviting applications for the Amateur Radio-related scholarships it administers. These academic awards are sponsored by both individuals and by Amateur Radio clubs from across the US. The FAR scholarship application process is open to Amateur Radio licensees worldwide. Awards range from $ 500 to $ 5000.

Applications are due by April 30, 2014. Su…

December 31, 2013/0 Comments/by

Most popular Amateur Radio auctions

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December 30, 2013/0 Comments/by

Cool Amateur Radio images

A few nice Amateur Radio images I found:

Late night high waist

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Description of set: a late night lab cleanup uncovered a box of old amateur radio magazines from the 1950’s (with some dating back to 1930).

Sunday, the game, and a smoke

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Description of set: a late night lab cleanup uncovered a box of old amateur radio magazines from the 1950’s (with some dating back to 1930).

Ultra modern

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Description of set: a late night lab cleanup uncovered a box of old amateur radio magazines from the 1950’s (with some dating back to 1930).

December 29, 2013/2 Comments/by

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Amateur Radio Population Expands in Kosovo

The number of Amateur Radio licensees in Kosovo more than doubled December 14 when 50 university students aged 18 to 21 passed the first-ever Amateur Radio exam administered under the republic’s new licensing regime. The new license is the equivalent of the US General class ticket; procedures are not yet in place to administer higher-class license exams, but the developing licensing framework i…

December 28, 2013/0 Comments/by

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Tokyo Hy-Power Files for Bankruptcy

Tokyo Hy-Power, a manufacturer of Amateur Radio amplifiers, antenna tuners, and other equipment, is in bankruptcy, and its plant, in Saitama Prefecture near Tokyo, has been shuttered. Telephones at the company no longer are being answered, and its Japanese website has been taken down, although the company’s US website remains working. Company CEO/President Nobuki Wakabayashi, JA1DJW, founded To…

December 27, 2013/0 Comments/by

PSK-31

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Servicios de Rastreo Satelital GPS.

K7AGE Welcome to my Amateur Radio Channel

Welcome to my amateur radio youtube home page. I have been posting amateur radio related videos for many years. My most popular videos are my series on Getti…
Video Rating: 4 / 5

December 27, 2013/24 Comments/by

Nice Amateur Radio photos

A few nice Amateur Radio images I found:

Home appliances

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Description of set: a late night lab cleanup uncovered a box of old amateur radio magazines from the 1950’s (with some dating back to 1930).

Technician

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Description of set: a late night lab cleanup uncovered a box of old amateur radio magazines from the 1950’s (with some dating back to 1930).

“Special report on Electronic Hypnosis”

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Description of set: a late night lab cleanup uncovered a box of old amateur radio magazines from the 1950’s (with some dating back to 1930).

December 27, 2013/4 Comments/by

Cross Band Repeater

Ham Radio in the Park – Mesquite, TX. 10/17/09

WY5V makes a contact using a repeater on board an amateur radio balloon that was launched in Clarksville, TX. by the ARBONET organization. The balloon’s APRS…

December 25, 2013/4 Comments/by

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Kids Day is January 5!

The next Kids Day, sponsored by the ARRL and The Boring (Oregon) Amateur Radio Club, will be Sunday, January 5, from 1800 to 2400 UTC. This is an excellent opportunity to showcase Amateur Radio and Amateur Radio satellites to youngsters and let them get some hands-on experience.

Share the excitement with your own children or grandkids or youngsters in the neighborhood! For the youngsters, their …

December 23, 2013/0 Comments/by

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IARU Showcases Amateur Radio at ITU Telecom World 2013

The International Amateur Radio Union (IARU) got some visibility for Amateur Radio at ITU Telecom World 2013, sponsored by the International Telecommunication Union. The event was held November 19-22 in Bangkok, Thailand. The IARU and IARU Region 3 leaders arranged the display in cooperation with the ITU. A large, flat-screen TV in the booth displayed videos of Amateur Radio activities. Special…

December 21, 2013/0 Comments/by

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Nominations Solicited for Six ARRL Awards

The ARRL is inviting nominations for awards that recognize educational and technological pursuits in Amateur Radio. Nominations also are open for the League’s premier award to honor a young Amateur Radio licensee.

The Hiram Percy Maxim Award recognizes a radio amateur and ARRL member under age 21 whose accomplishments and contributions are of the most exemplary nature within the framework of Am…

December 15, 2013/0 Comments/by

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VU7AG Leader Tells Youngsters about Telecommunications, Ham Radio

The VU7AG Lakshadweep Islands DXpedition delivered a presentation to youngsters on Agatti Island covering telecommunications and Amateur Radio. The presentation fulfilled a goal of a Colvin Award, which helped to fund the DXpedition, to enhance the condition of Amateur Radio in the DX location. The VU7AG operation has been approved for DXCC credit. According to DXpedition leader Krish Kumar, W4…

December 9, 2013/0 Comments/by

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High Schooler Returns to Her Elementary Alma Mater to Lead Space Station Contact

Sixteen-year-old Rebecca “Becca” Rubsamen, KJ6TWM, recently returned to her elementary school alma mater to help youngsters there speak via Amateur Radio with astronaut Mike Hopkins, KF5LJG, at the helm of NA1SS aboard the International Space Station. The November 13 event at Rancho Romero Elementary School in Alamo, California, was sponsored by the Amateur Radio on the International Space Stat…

December 8, 2013/0 Comments/by

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SKYWARN Recognition Day is December 7

WX4NHC, the Amateur Radio Station at the National Hurricane Center (NHC) in Miami, will be on the air for SKYWARN Recognition Day, Saturday, December 7, 1400 until 2300 UTC. Hurricane season officially ends today.

“This will be our 15th year of participation in the SRD, and our 33rd year of public service at NHC,” said Julio Ripoll, WD4R, the WX4NHC Amateur Radio assistant coordinator. “The purp…

November 30, 2013/0 Comments/by

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2013 International Humanitarian Award Nominations Due December 31

Nominations are due by December 31, 2013, for the 2013 ARRL International Humanitarian Award. This award is conferred upon a radio amateur or amateurs who demonstrate devotion to human welfare, peace and international understanding through Amateur Radio.

The League established the annual prize to recognize Amateur Radio operators who have used ham radio to provide extraordinary service to others…

November 29, 2013/0 Comments/by

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Amateur Radio Remains a Communication Mainstay in Storm-Stricken Philippines

Ham Emergency Radio Operations (HERO) stations activated by the Philippine Amateur Radio Association (PARA) remain in demand after Typhoon Haiyan (Yolanda) devastated the central Philippines on November 8. PARA Vice Chief Operating Officer Ramon Anquilan, DU1UGZ, said that mobile radio services are available in some places, but they are patchy and unreliable. Relief trucks are transporting aid …

November 27, 2013/0 Comments/by

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RSØISS Active on SSTV from International Space Station

Dmitry Pashkov, UB4UAD, reports that the Amateur Radio slow-scan television (SSTV) experiment onboard the International Space Station has been active for the past couple of days on 145.800 MHz FM, mainly while the ISS is above Moscow. UB4UAD says that on October 31, RSØISS will transmit SSTV images showing images from the life and work of the first cosmonaut, Yuri Gagarin.

Stations can view the …

November 4, 2013/0 Comments/by

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IARU Region 2 Publishes New Band Plan

International Amateur Radio Union (IARU) Region 2 (the Americas) has published a revised IARU Region 2 Band Plan for all allocations from 137 kHz to 250 GHz, effective September 27, 2013. The member-societies of IARU Region 2 adopted the new plan during their triennial General Assembly in Cancun, Mexico, in late September. Delegates from 18 national Amateur Radio associations attended. Represen…

October 29, 2013/0 Comments/by

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Yukon Territory Sweepstakes Stalwart VY1JA to be Active on SS CW

J Allen, VY1JA, will end his radio silence this year and take part in the 2013 ARRL November Sweepstakes CW. He’s also hoping to become more active in Amateur Radio again.

“Remember to watch for VY1JA on about 21.027 and 7.027. I will need your patience, because I have been essentially QRT the last 6 years,” he said in a CQ-Contest reflector post. Allen said he’ll only be available on 40 and 15 …

October 21, 2013/0 Comments/by

Ham Tower

N7DD – Arizona – 15M SSB @IZ8GNR (2011/05/09)

ham radio contact between amateur radio from Arizona and my self from south Italy (JN71EF). Me and Larry in qso.
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October 15, 2013/0 Comments/by

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The FCC Shutdown at a Glance!

The FCC remains closed, as the Federal Government shutdown continues. All FCC websites, including the Universal Licensing System (ULS), are offline until further notice. The Commission’s Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, facility, which handles all Amateur Radio licensing transactions, is shuttered as well. Here’s how the FCC shutdown will affect Amateur Radio licensing application transactions and VE-…

October 3, 2013/0 Comments/by

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FCC: “We Regret the Disruption.” Commission Shutdown Now Appears Complete

The FCC appears to have ground to a complete halt for all intents and purposes beyond emergencies, as the Federal Government shutdown continues. This includes functions at the Commission’s Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, facility, which handles all Amateur Radio licensing transactions, as well as the FCC’s main website and the Amateur Radio call sign database (ULS).

“We regret the disruption, but duri…

October 2, 2013/0 Comments/by

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Palomar Engineers President Jack Althouse, K6NY, SK

Palomar Engineers President John E. “Jack” Althouse, K6NY, of San Diego, California, died September 15 after suffering a massive stroke. He was 90. With his death, his alter ego “Kurt N. Sterba,” who penned the “Aerials” columns from 1999 until 2012 and authored books on antennas for WorldRadio, also passes into Amateur Radio history.

Palomar Engineers, the Escondido company he operated, may bec…

September 18, 2013/0 Comments/by

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Amateur Radio Provides Critical Communication in Colorado Flooding Response

About five dozen Amateur Radio Emergency Service (ARES) volunteers have deployed in and around flood-stricken counties of Colorado, providing critical communication for Red Cross shelters and state and local emergency operation centers. Recent heavy rains have caused veritable mountainside tsunamis that have caused rivers and streams to overflow their banks, ravaged roads and property and displ…

September 14, 2013/0 Comments/by

Yaesu

Yaesu FT-7900R Mobile Dual-Band Amateur Ham Radio 50W/45W VHF/UHF Transceiver

Mobile Amateur Radio Transmits 144-148Mhz & 430-450Mhz, Receives 108-520Mhz, 700-999Mhz.
Output power of 50W VHF & 45W UHF, with lower 20/10/5W power settings.
1000 memory channels with AlphaNumeric Display, ctcss/dcs (PL/DPL).
Built-in speaker. 1200/9600 bps Packet Jack.
Includes Backlit Direct Entry Keypad mic, double fused power cord & mounting bracket. Requires 12-14Vdc @ 12A.

Dual Band VHF-UHF Amateur Radio mobile Transceiver.
* 50W VHF, 45W UHF, (with selectable 20W, 10W & 5W settings).
* Xmit 144-148Mhz & 430-450Mhz. Receives 108-520Mhz & 700-999Mhz (except cellular band).
* Features AlphaNemeric Display, 1000 channels, lighted microphone w/ direct freq entry.
* Includes 12Vdc power cord & mounting bracket.
* Requires suitable optional Dual Band Amateur antenna.
Can be used as a Base staton with an Optional 14A or higher 13.8Vdc regula

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September 9, 2013/0 Comments/by

Ham Antenna

TRRS #0022 – Radio Shack Center Loaded Antenna

Review of the Radio Shack center loaded portable antenna for amateur radio HT and scanner radios.

RG6 coax, Installing a PL-259 on RG6, 75 ohm Coax , 75 OHM coax for amateur radio, RG11

instructional video on installing a common PL259 connector on inexpensive RG6 aluminum shielded coax standard or quad shield .
Video Rating: 5 / 5

September 7, 2013/19 Comments/by

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Perseid Shower Poses Meteor Scatter Possibilities

The Perseid meteor shower, the best annual shower for Amateur Radio meteor-scatter work, peaks overnight August 12. Unfortunately for viewing purposes, peak activity will happen during daylight hours across North America. Space.com advises stargazers with clear skies to seek out the meteor display during the pre-dawn hours of August 12 and 13, when the absence of bright moonlight will boost yo…

August 12, 2013/0 Comments/by

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Lighthouse Lightship Event Anticipating Record Participation

A record number of participating Amateur Radio stations are expected for the International Lighthouse Lightship Weekend (ILLW) August 17-18, sponsored by the Ayr Amateur Radio Group in Scotland. The annual event, now in its 16th year, aims to promote public awareness of lighthouses and lightships and the need for their preservation and restoration, as well as to promote Amateur Radio and foster…

August 9, 2013/0 Comments/by

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FCC Seeks Small Vanity Call Sign Fee Increase

The FCC released a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) on May 23, seeking to raise the fee for Amateur Radio vanity call signs by 20 cents. Currently, a vanity call sign costs $ 15 and is good for 10 years; the new fee, if approved, will go up to $ 15.20 for 10 years. The FCC is authorized by the Communications Act of 1934, as amended to collect vanity call sign fees to recover the costs associa…

May 30, 2013/0 Comments/by

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April 15, 2013/0 Comments/by

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April 15, 2013/0 Comments/by

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2013 World Amateur Radio Day — April 18 — Celebrates 100 Years of Disaster Communications

This year marks the 88th anniversary of the founding of the International Amateur Radio Union (IARU). To mark this occasion, the IARU and its more than 160 Member Societies will celebrate World Amateur Radio Day on April 18. For many years, the IARU Administrative Council has declared a theme for each World Amateur Radio Day. The theme for 2013 is Amateur Radio: Entering Its Second Century of D…

April 6, 2013/0 Comments/by

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Amateur Radio at the National Association of Broadcasters Convention

The ARRL will be promoting Amateur Radio at the annual convention of the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) — NAB Show — scheduled for April 6-11 in at the Las Vegas Convention Center. Members of the Las Vegas Radio Amateurs Club (LVRAC) will staff the ARRL booth at NAB, providing attendees with information about Amateur Radio. The booth also serves as a meeting place for radio amateu…

March 25, 2013/0 Comments/by

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New QuickStats Poll Now Available on ARRL Website

Four new poll questions have just been published on the QuickStats page on the ARRL website. Let your voice be heard!

Questions in this month’s QuickStats poll:

Is your primary FM transceiver a single- or dual-band model?
Do you consider your local Amateur Radio club dues to be too low, too high or just right?
Does your flat screen TV generate interfering signals?
How often do you back up the …

March 5, 2013/0 Comments/by

JT65

Getting On The Air With JT65HF

This is a tutorial from the Livingston Amateur Radio Klub of Livingston County Michigan on using the popular JT65-HF weak-signal digital amateur radio mode. This video briefly covers connecting a transceiver to a PC, installing, configuring and using the JT65-HF software.
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Amateur Radio Digital Modes The most current Such as JT65-HF Digipan 2.0 CW Receive and Transmit RTTY And SSTV This a Review of these Modes

February 28, 2013/0 Comments/by

Ham Tower

KD8GVM Command Center trailer

A peek inside the Communications Trailer used for the Flagstar / Free Press International Marathon 2010. This is a privately owned trailer used for various functions where Amateur Radio assists in communications. It is equipped with all manner of radio gear, portable and stationary. Mostly business class radio gear that has been converted to work on Amateur Radio bands.
Video Rating: 5 / 5

February 26, 2013/0 Comments/by

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Amateur Radio Quiz: Book ’Em!

By H. Ward Silver, N0AX
n0ax@arrl.net

The great tradition of self-learning and mutual education is alive and well at the outset of Amateur Radio’s second century. The success of that tradition leans heavily on the books — and now websites — of amateurs willing to share their radio know-how with others. This month’s quiz touches on publications from yesterday and today, in honor of the many aut…

February 24, 2013/0 Comments/by

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Ham Radio in Hollywood: Last Man Standing to Feature Ham Radio in Upcoming Episode

In an episode to air in mid-March, the hit ABC comedy Last Man Standing — starring Tim Allen as Mike Baxter, KA0XTT — will prominently feature scenes with cast members using Amateur Radio. This episode will be the first episode to feature Amateur Radio since the middle of the show’s first season.

According to Last Man Standing Producer John Amodeo, NN6JA, the episode called “The Fight” will fe…

February 13, 2013/0 Comments/by

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Getting Started with HAM Radio a Guide to your First Amateur Radio Station

From back cover – Advice on choosing a transceiver and power supply; Practical information to help you choose and install economical antennas; Science of how signals travel; Using your voice on the HF bands; Code conversations; Digital Universe; Chasing contacts and awards; FM No static at all; Weak signals and the world above 50 Mhz. (Description by http-mart)

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February 13, 2013/0 Comments/by

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IARU Region 2 Seeks Input on HF Band Plan

The International Amateur Radio Union (IARU) Region 2 conference will be held later this year in Mexico. The Region 2 conference — held every three years — is attended by delegations from the national Amateur Radio societies in the western hemisphere that are members of the IARU. The ARRL is the IARU Member Society for the US.

One of the topics on the conference agenda will be the Region 2 HF …

February 7, 2013/0 Comments/by

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QST Video Contest Deadline Approaching

Grab your cameras! You only have until March 1 to send your entry for the 2013 QST Video Contest.

Your video can be up to 5 minutes in length and the topic can be anything that illustrates the excitement of Amateur Radio. The first place winner will receive $ 500; the second place prize is $ 250 and the third place prize is $ 100. (Winners of the 2012 competition are ineligible.) The winning videos…

February 3, 2013/0 Comments/by

Ham Tower

The Radio Structures Amateur Radio Tower Is Delivered

This is my new 18 m heavy duty radio structures amateur Tower that I purchased from Vinecom.co.uk. I will be putting my three element SteppIR on top and very soon so please check back
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January 31, 2013/8 Comments/by

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ARRL Executive Committee Approves Resource Grants for Five Schools

In December, the ARRL Executive Committee reviewed grant applications for the ARRL’s Education & Technology Program (ETP), awarding equipment and resources valued at nearly $ 7000 to five schools. Two types of grants are awarded: ETP Grants and Progress Grants.

ETP School Station Grants

Grants for school radio stations are awarded to schools that provide a plan to use Amateur Radio as part of an …

January 7, 2013/0 Comments/by

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New QuickStats Poll Now Available on ARRL Website

Four new poll questions have just been published on the QuickStats page on the ARRL website. Let your voice be heard!

Questions in this month’s QuickStats poll:

How do you feel about the frequent use of macros during keyboard-to-keyboard digital contacts?
Did your college have an Amateur Radio club?
If you were applying for a job, would you mention your Amateur Radio experience on your resume?
Ar…

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