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Ian MacFarquhar, VE9IM, Appointed as ARISS Regional Representative

The Radio Amateurs of Canada (RAC) has appointed Ian MacFarquhar, VE9IM, to be the new Amateur Radio on the International Space Statiion (ARISS) Regional Representative, replacing Daniel Lamoureux, VE2KA.

“Canadian ARISS representatives have always been a huge benefit to the ARISS team,” said Rosalie White, K1STO, ARRL’s ARISS delegate and ARISS-International Secretary-Treasurer. “Not only have …

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Amateur Radio Direction Finding Enthusiasts Enjoy National, Regional Competition

Nearly 50 radio direction finding enthusiasts took part in the 13th USA Amateur Radio Direction Finding (ARDF) national championships, held in the Uwharrie National Forest near Asheboro, North Carolina, in October. This year’s weeklong US competition was combined with the Seventh ARDF Championships of IARU Region 2 (the Americas). ARDF competition rules are established by the International Amat…

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ARRL Designates Six Regional ARRL Centennial Events

As part of its 2014 centennial celebration, the ARRL has designated six major ham radio gatherings as “Regional ARRL Centennial Events.” The action was approved October 5 when the ARRL Executive Committee met in Colorado. ARRL Marketing Manager Bob Inderbitzen developed a proposal for the concept as a way to, in effect, take the ARRL Centennial celebration to more radio amateurs across the US.

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