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Training Available For Oklahoma Residents Interested In Storm Spotting

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Training Available For Oklahoma Residents Interested In Storm Spotting
The National Weather Service is launching a series of classes for Oklahoma residents who want to learn more about severe weather. Meteorologists will hold the first Skywarn Storm Spotter Training online training session of the year Tuesday. Rick Smith …
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Posted: 01/27/2015 – The National Weather Service in Fort Worth wants to help you prepare for the 2015 severe weather season by presenting the SKYWARN severe weather program from 7 -9 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 12 at Grayson County College Center for …
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Storm Spotter Training Program scheduled for Jan. 26
To help get you ready, the National Weather Service will be offering a free class at the SKYWARN severe weather program from 7 -9 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 26. The program will be held at Aiken Elementary in Paris and is held in partnership with City of …
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The December Issue of Digital QST is Now Available

Click here to start reading December QST!

 In this issue . . .

• Build a 1.5 kW “Centennial Amplifier” for 80 through 6 meters

• Add a handy external power control accessory to your transceiver

• See the 2014 ARRL Field Day results

… and much more.

Enjoy Content You Won’t Find in the Print Edition…

• A video overview of the CommRadio CR-1a Communications Receiver

• A video overview of the HobbyPCB Hard…

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The 2015 Edition of The ARRL Handbook for Radio Communications is Now Available!

The 2015 ARRL Handbook for Radio Communications is now shipping, and, while supplies last, you can get the hard-cover edition for the soft-cover price. The ARRL Handbook provides the theory, practical information, and construction details to expand your knowledge and skill as an Amateur Radio operator and experimenter.

This 92nd edition of The ARRL Handbook is at the forefront of the growing fie…

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The Digital Edition of November QST is Now Available!

The November edition of Digital QST is now available. This is our special Product Review issue with 22 pages of informative reviews! Click here to start reading.

Also in this issue…

• Learn how to track down noise and other interference sources on the HF bands

• Add USB connectivity to the popular Kantronics KPC-3 packet radio TNC

• Discover the world of motors and mechanisms in Amateur Radio

 . . ….

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The Digital Edition of October QST is Now Available!

October QST is our annual DXing issue. Click here to start reading!

• Try an extended zepp wire antenna with a parallel line of colinear reflectors for serious DX chasing on 20 meters.
• Take your DX hunts to 40 meters with an easy modification to a popular Hy-Gain Yagi antenna.
• Get a rare look at DX contesting from the Cuban point of view.
• Experience “being the DX” in Guatemala
… and much more….

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Keynote Convention Speech of FEMA Administrator Craig Fugate, KK4INZ, Available on YouTube

The July 18 keynote speech of FEMA Administrator Craig Fugate, KK4INZ, at the ARRL National Centennial Convention in Hartford, Connecticut, has been posted on YouTube. Fugate spoke before some 800 guests at the Friday evening convention banquet. Earlier that day, he and ARRL President Kay Craigie, N3KN, signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) aimed at enhancing cooperation between the League and…

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2014 ARRL Field Day Logs Received List Available for Review

The ARRL “Logs Received” page now contains all 2014 ARRL Field Day logs received to date (scroll to bottom of page), including logs submitted via e-mail, web applet or on paper. The ARRL Contest Branch requests that Field Day participants review the list and contact ARRL Contest Branch Manager Matt Wilhelm, W1MSW, (860-594-0232) no later than September 12, if anything appears to be incorrect wi…

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September Issue of Digital QST is Now Available

The September QST is devoted to Amateur Radio in Public Service.

 Click here to start reading!

 In this issue…

 • Choose the right antenna mast for public service applications or home use.

 • Add a Continuous Tone Coded Squelch System to any radio.

 • See how amateurs supported a community event on Cape Cod.

 • Read about a unique combination of DXing and public service in Africa.

 … and much more.

 En…

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Updated QST iOS App Now Available

The Digital QST iOS app has been updated with bug fixes and new features. Please download Version 2.1.0.226. You may view the fixes and changes in the “What’s New in Version” section in the iTunes App Store.

 

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Streaming Audio Available for May 1 ARISS School Contact

Streaming audio will be available for a scheduled Amateur Radio on the International Space Station (ARISS) school contact, May 1 at 1628 UTC, with students at Hidden Oaks Middle School in Prior Lake, Minnesota. The event will last up to 10 minutes.

The direct contact between NA1SS and NR0T at the school will be audible over portions of the Midwest and Southern US on the 145.80 MHz downlink.

Str…

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The Digital Edition of May QST is Now Available!

Go to this link and start reading: May 2014 QST

• Build an effective mobile antenna for 17 meters
• Add a flip-up mobile antenna rack to your truck or RV
• Try a portable coaxial dipole on your favorite band
• Go fishing for DX with a five-band portable antenna
• Special Dayton Hamvention® Advertising Section
… and much more.

Enjoy content you won’t see in the print edition, such as a video overview o…

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Winter Edition of New Radio Waves E-Newsletter for Teachers and Instructors Now Available

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February Edition of Digital QST Now Available

The digital version of the February issue of QST is now available to ARRL members.

In this issue . . .

• Build a stealth antenna for HF
• Create a deluxe Morse code keyer
• Build your own 10 meter beacon transmitter.
• Reacquaint yourself with the grid dip meter
   …and much more!

Enjoy content you won’t see in the print edition . . .

• Watch a video overview of the Kenwood TS-990S transceiver.
• ARRL C…

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The Digital Edition of January QST is Now Available!

The digital version of the January issue of QST is now available to ARRL members.

In this issue . . .

  • Build HF amplifiers from discarded microwave ovens
  • Display aircraft telemetry with your own software-defined “radar”
  • Homebrew an azimuth/elevation antenna rotator
  • Add a modern keyed VFO to your vintage rig

   …and much more!

Enjoy content you won’t see in the print edition . . .

  • Watch a video overvi…

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The December edition of Digital QST Now Available!

The digital version of the December issue of QST is now available to ARRL members.

In this issue . . .

• Discover which modes offer the most mileage
• Replace bulbs with LEDs in vintage rigs
• Try a dual band HF ground plane antenna
• See the 2013 Field Day results
   …and much more!

Enjoy content you won’t see in the print edition . . .

• Watch a video overview of the Icom ID-51A dual band handheld tr…

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Ham Radio (Friedrichshafen) 2013 Forum Presentations Available on the Web

The Documentary Archive for the History of Radio Communication and Electronic Media (DokuFunk) has posted several PowerPoint lectures from Ham Radio 2013, held in Friedrichshafen, Germany. These include

  • Martti Laine, OH2BH: “50 Years of DXpeditioning”
  • Veijo Kontas, OH6KN, and Juho Juopperi, OH8GLV: “Technology Innovations Helping DXers”
  • Two forums from the series “The Enigma and other Histori…

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August Digital QST Now Available

The digital version of the August issue of QST is now available to ARRL members.

In this issue . . .

  • Build a 30 meter beam antenna
  • Catch a glimpse of the 2013 Dayton Hamvention
  • Add wireless hands-free capability to your transceiver
  • Take an Extreme Expedition to Escondida Island
  • … and much more!

 Enjoy Content You Won’t See in the Print Edition…

  • Watch a video overview of the new TEN-TEC Argonaut V…

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Huge Tracking Dish to Become Available for EME

The InfoAge Science History Museum in Wall Township, New Jersey, plans to make a 60 foot tracking dish antenna available to hams for moonbounce, secondary to its function as a radiotelescope. It was on the InfoAge site, then part of Fort Monmouth, that the US Army’s “Project Diana” team in 1946 first received radio signals bounced from the moon. According to InfoAge’s Martin Flynn, W2RWJ, Danie…

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Trusted QSL Software Version 1.14.1 Now Available

Logbook of The World users will be pleased to know that the new Trusted QSL software is now available for downloading from the ARRL Logbook of The World page.

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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.

Questions in this month’s QuickStats poll:

  •  Do you take ham gear on your summer vacation trips?

  • Have you tried the new JT9 digital mode?

  • Do you have a dedicated electronics “bench” in your home for making equipment repairs, working on projects, etc?

  • Do you own a computer/transceiver interface for HF …

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Digital Edition of June QST Now Available

The digital version of the June issue of QST is now available to ARRL members. The digital edition includes many features not available in the print version, such as:

  • Watch video overviews of the following shack accessories:
    • ACOM 1500 HF and 6 meter amplifier.
    • Elecraft KAT 500 automatic antenna tuner.
    • Array Solutions AS-419 switched band-pass filters.

Every issue of QST is filled with the news…

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Digital Edition of May QST Now Available

The digital version of the May issue of QST is now available to ARRL members. The digital edition includes many features not available in the print version, such as:

  • Video overviews of the new Hendricks BitX17A transceiver and the M2 2M-1K2 high power 2 meter amplifier.

Every issue of QST is filled with the news and features you need to keep active in Amateur Radio. Find all this and more in the …

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Digital Edition of April QST Now Available

The digital version of the April QST is now available to ARRL members. The digital version includes many features not available in the print version, such as:

  • Watch a video overview of the new Yaesu FT DX 3000 HF and 6 meter transceiver.
  • Listen to the sound of HF digital voice created by the new FreeDV software.

Every issue of QST is filled with the news and features you need to keep active in Am…

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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 …

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Digital Edition of March QST Now Available

The digital version of the March QST is now available to ARRL members. The digital version includes many features not available in the print version, such as:

  • A video overview of the Tokyo Hy-Power HL-550FX linear amplifier.
  • Video walkthroughs of the MFJ-976 and Palstar BT-1500A balanced antenna tuners.

Every issue of QST is filled with the news and features you need to keep active in Amateur Rad…

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Digital Edition of February QST Now Available

The digital version of the February QST is now available to ARRL members. The digital version includes many features not available in the print version, such as:

  • A video overview of the TEN-TEC Model 418 HF/6 meter amplifier
  • A video overview of the Rigol Technologies DSA815-TG spectrum analyzer
  • Additional information about the Penticton solar flux receiver

Every issue of QST is filled with the ne…

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New Book on Handheld Transceivers, 2012 Periodicals DVD Now Available

Ring in the new year with new publications from the ARRL! Radios to Go! Getting the Most from Your Handheld Transceiver by QST Editor Steve Ford, WB8IMY, and the 2012 Periodicals DVD are now available and ready for shipping.

Radios to Go! Getting the Most from Your Handheld Transceiver

If you recently received a handheld transceiver — or are contemplating purchasing one — Radios to Go! Getting …

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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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FT-817 Satellite Interface Available as a Kit

The satellite computer-aided tuning interface described in the October 2012 QST (pp. 40-43) for use with SatPC32 software and the Yaesu FT-817 transceiver is now available for sale by the ARRL Education & Technology Program (ETP). The interface was created by Mark Spencer, WA8SME, as part of resource development for the ARRL ETP.

You can order the board and the programmed PIC at a cost of $ 20; t…

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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:

  • What is your outlook for Amateur Radio in 2013?
  • How do you feel about a possible low frequency allocation for US amateurs?
  • Have you added the new digital QST app to your iPad, iPhone or iPod touch?
  • Is your call sign on prominent display a…

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Digital Edition of December QST Now Available

The digital version of the December QST is now available to ARRL members. The digital version includes many features not available in the print version, such as:

  • A video overview of the Elecraft KX3 HF/6 meter QRP transceiver.
  • Extra Pacificon convention photos — including a profile of NASA Astronaut Lee Morin, KF5DDB.
  • An audio excerpt from the Pacificon banquet speech by ARRL Chief Executive Of…

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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:

  • Will you be participating in the ARRL 160 Meter Contest on November 30?
  • Do you make a special effort to perform maintenance on your antenna system in preparation for winter?
  • How many computers do you own (desktop, laptop or tablet)?
  • How l…

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Digital Edition of November QST Now Available

The digital version of the November QST is now available to ARRL members. The digital version includes many features not available in the print version, such as:

 

  • Video overviews of the Array Solutions AIMuhf impedance analyzer and the DZKit HT-7 40-meter AM handheld transceiver.
  • A circuit board layout and additional information on how to bring your vintage receiver and transmitter together with…

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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:

  • Have you built a project using an Arduino microcontroller?
  • Do you subscribe to any Amateur Radio e-mail lists (reflectors)?
  • Do you prefer extended conversations on the air, or short contacts?
  • Was public service the primary motivation for …

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Digital Edition of October QST Now Available

The digital version of the October QST is now available to ARRL members. The digital version includes many features not available in the print version, such as:

 

  • Video overviews of the Alinco DJ-V57T and Kenwood TH-K20A handheld transceivers.
  • Audio of galactic noise on 10 meters.
  • Bonus photos of the 2012 HK0NA DXpedition to Malpelo Island.
  • Audio of the Hendricks QRP Kits Scout regen receiver.

Eve…

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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:

  • Will you be participating in the CW or Phone Sweepstakes contests in November?
  • Are you “fluent” in any computer programming languages?
  • Does your HF transceiver have a DSP noise reduction feature?
  • Have you taken the new Amateur Extra (Elem…

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Digital Edition of September QST Now Available

The digital version of the September QST is now available to ARRL members. The digital version includes many features not available in the print version, such as:

  • A video overview of the YouKits HB-1B transceiver.
  • A video interview with AMSAT’s Gould Smith, WA4SXM, about the upcoming Fox-1 satellite.
  • Three classic QST articles by master humorist and author Jack Troster, W6ISQ.
  • Extended results f…

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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 often do you use EchoLink or IRLP?
  • What is your favorite HF band?
  • How many Amateur Radio books do you own?
  • Do you prefer to send paper QSLs to your DX contacts directly or via the QSL Bureau system?

Visit the QuickStats page and be sur…

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2011 DXCC Yearbook Now Available

The 2011 ARRL DXCC Yearbook is now available to all ARRL members as a supplement to the August issue of digital QST. A printed copy of the Yearbook is also available for purchase in the ARRL Online Store.

Contents include . . .

  • The Year in Review by Carl Smith, N4AA
  • PJ2/W5MPC, October 10-15, 2010 by Mike Corey, KI1U
  • ST0R Story by Antonio Gonzalez, EA5RM/ST0R
  • Clinton B. DeSoto Challenge standings

    • …

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Digital Edition of August QST Now Available

The digital version of the August QST is now available to ARRL members. The digital version includes many features not available in the print version, such as:

  • The complete 2011 edition of The DXCC Yearbook.
  • Video overviews of two MFJ automatic antenna tuners and the ICOM ID-31A transceiver.
  • An expanded version of “Remote Radio Control Made Easy,” by John Raydo, K0IZ.

Every issue of QST is filled…

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Additional Diamond DXCC Tools and Reports Now Available

 

The Diamond DXCC Award, celebrating the 75th anniversary of DXCC, has proven to be popular around the world. Nearly 700 applications have been filed, with K3RA presently sitting atop the list with 200 of the 231 possible entities in the log. Some incredibly rare places have been on the air in 2012 so far, including Tibet and Socotra Island! 

Recently ARRL has been able to add some additional to…

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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:

  • Over the last five years, has your shortwave broadcast listening increased or decreased?
  • How often do you use the band scope feature in your transceiver?
  • What is your favorite time of day to get on the air?
  • Do your amateur transmissions e…

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New Volunteer Examiner Apparel and Supply Items Now Available

If you’re an ARRL Volunteer Examiner, take note: The ARRL has recently introduced new apparel and supply items just for you. Choose between a new black polo-style shirt (sizes S-4XL) or a white long-sleeved button down shirt (sizes S-3XL), each embroidered with the ARRL diamond logo and “Volunteer Examiner” on left chest. Wear your VE badge on the new ARRL VE lanyard. This stylish white lanyard…

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Digital QST Now Available!

If you’re an ARRL member, you now have access to the new digital edition of the June 2012 issue of QST. It is available to all ARRL members at no cost. All you need to do is log on to the ARRL website.

Also available: digital editions of the January through May 2012 issues. You will find links to all the digital editions on our website.

But wait — there’s more: All ARRL members now also have acc…

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Minutes from March’s ARRL Executive Committee Meeting Now Available

The ARRL Executive Committee met on Saturday, March 24 in St Louis, Missouri. The minutes from that meeting are now available on the ARRL website.

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