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The ARRL website is scheduled to be offline on Friday, November 7, starting at 2100 UTC. The length of the outage could run for several hours and possibly into Saturday, November 8. The ARRL IT Department will be performing maintenance and testing in the process of switching the site to a new server.

 

A “Down for Maintenance” message will appear for the duration of the outage whenever someone at…

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Updating an earlier announcement, the ARRL main website will not be going down for maintenance but will remain in operation this weekend. Logbook of The World (LoTW) will remain available, and users should use https://lotw.arrl.org to access this service (https://p1k.arrl.org/lotwuser and https://p1k.arrl.org/lotw will be offline). Effective until further notice, some website services are or wi…

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The ARRL website is scheduled to be offline on Friday, September 19, starting at 2000 UTC. The length of the outage could run for several hours and possibly into Saturday, September 20. The ARRL IT Department will be performing maintenance in the process of testing and, if feasible, switching the site to a new server.

A “Down for Maintenance” message will appear for the duration of the outage wh…

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Because of ARRL website maintenance and upgrading, some website services will be unavailable from 0000 until 1000 UTC on Saturday, August 23 (ie, starting the evening of Friday, August 22, in US time zones) and again from 0400 until 1000 UTC on Monday, August 25.

Outside e-mail to @arrl.org addresses and @reflector.arrl.org addresses will be queued for later delivery. Logbook of The World (LoTW)…

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Knoxville, TN (PRWEB) September 17, 2009

PL Depot launches its new and enhanced website dedicated to helping professional installers and do-it-yourselfers explore the world of reception technology and be better informed about the products available. The new site design provides online visitors with improvements in navigation, appearance, industry information and accessibility. With daily updates, the new PL Depot website becomes a valuable resource for anyone looking for the latest technical developments, real-world applications, plus reception and mounting solutions.

For almost a decade, PL Depot has provided professional installers and do-it-yourselfers products that support existing and emerging technologies. PL Depot offers a quality lineup of reception, mounting and installation products to support the satellite, off-air, amateur radio, CATV, Wi-Fi, wind and solar industries. Customers have access to proven brands such as Test-Um, Birdog, Winegard, Terrestrial Digital, Channel Master, Labor Saving Devices, Suunto, Terk and more. PL Depot co-founder Wes King states, “We are excited with the release of our next generation web presence. Our commitment to existing and potential customers has always been to provide a quality user experience by balancing selection, price, and easy access to the latest useful information.” For more information about PL Depot products and mounting solutions visit http://www.pldepot.com.

About PL Depot

PL Depot is a leading resource for reception, mounting and installation products to support the satellite, off-air, amateur radio, CATV, Wi-Fi, wind and solar industries. A must for professional installers and do-it-yourselfers alike, PL Depot also offers extensive information on the latest and emerging technologies. PL Depot is headquartered in Knoxville, TN. For more information, visit http://www.pldepot.com.

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Effective July 1, the ARRL is upgrading its website SSL (Secure Socket Layer) certificate in an effort to keep up with industry standards.

This upgrade only affects HTTPS (secure) pages on the ARRL website, including the e-store checkout pages, any pages that accept donations, or pages that allow amateurs to join the ARRL or renew their memberships. As a result of this upgrade, users running Win…

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The ARRL has launched a new online resource that allows users to take randomly generated practice exams using questions from the actual examination question pool. ARRL Exam Review for Ham Radio is free, and users do not need to be ARRL members. The only requirement is that users must first set up a site login (this is a different and separate login from your ARRL website user registration).

“Th…

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This month’s QuickStats poll has been posted! Check the QuickStats page and answer these questions . . .

Did you include hamfests in your summer travel plans?

When making up your own coaxial cables, what tool do you use to solder the connectors?

Which VHF/UHF digital communications system do you find most interesting?

Have you ever attempted to operate Amateur Radio while traveling on a train?

Visit…

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Internet service at ARRL Headquarters will go dark on Monday, April 14, from around 5 PM ET (2100 UTC) until around 10 PM ET (0200 April 15) in order to complete necessary maintenance.

Services affected will include e-mail to and from ARRL Headquarters (all incoming e-mail will be queued), access to the ARRL website, reflector traffic to and from ARRL Headquarters (all incoming reflector mail wi…

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Scranton, PA (PRWEB) September 30, 2012

Otreva Designs, a web design & development company, announced today the launch of two websites in the third quarter of 2012. The new websites boast a variety of features which include a fully customized Content Management System (CMS) and a user friendly website structure. Otreva’s specialty is not only creating simple, clean and stunning designs that speak to its users, but also helping its clients succeed on the web through a variety of internet marketing techniques.

The first site, GoVerticalUSA.com, was developed for ham radio enthusiasts who are looking to build their own antenna mast kits. Vertical Innovation’s products are unused military surplus, used surplus, or hand fabricated like their guy rings and aluminum tripod bases. The site currently lists over 40 products and has everything a ham radio enthusiast needs to make their own custom setup. Customers can also share their custom setup photos on the site after initial purchase and receive a coupon towards future purchases on the site.

The second site, TwistedMango.com, was created for self-serve frozen yogurt chain, Twisted Mango, of Paoli, Pennsylvania. The responsive design was aimed to be fun, clean and professional. The site provides an up to date flavor list, locations with directions, as well as an updated blog for consumers to learn and interact with the company through commenting. The site is also connected to Facebook and Twitter making it easy for Twisted Mango to stay in constant communication with consumers.

“We’re excited to launch GoVerticalUSA.com & TwistedMango.com and are thrilled to be working with two dedicated teams who’s focus is to provide their customers excellent products and experiences” said Otreva lead developer, Mike Averto.

About Otreva Designs

Otreva Designs is a web marketing company focused on creating web products that help website owners reach their online potential. Creating a website is only a small part of internet marketing. Otreva Designs also offers custom application development, Search Engine Optimization, and PPC Management. For more information on Otreva Designs & its Web Design services, please visit Otreva.com or call 888.570.8166







After serving the US Amateur Radio community for 14 years Mike Carroll, N4MC, has shut down his Vanity HQ website.

“Vanity HQ is closed,” now greets visitors to the site. “It’s been a good 14 years. Thank you everyone for participating, sending bug reports and comments, and I especially thank all the Elmer volunteers who have helped me over the years. It is time for me to move on. Regards to all…

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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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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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With the vast majority of ARRL members using Internet e-mail to contact Headquarters, the Contact page on the ARRL website at http://www.arrl.org/contact-arrl has been completely revamped with e-mail links to a wide variety of individuals and departments. This will make it easier for members to contact the correct person or department according to the nature of their question or concern.

Also, t…

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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