-
06/23/2016 | India Launches Amateur Radio Satellites
The Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) has successfully launched several satellites carrying Amateur Radio payloads.
Learn More -
06/23/2016 | ARRL Programs and Services Committee Appoints Bud Hippisley, W2RU, as NTS™ Eastern Area Chair
The ARRL Programs and Services Committee (PSC) has appointed George W. (“Bud”) Hippisley, W2RU (ex-K2KIR), as the new Eastern Area Chair for the ARRL National Traffic System™.
Learn More -
06/22/2016 | Dog Head Fire Largely Contained, ARES Teams Expected to Stand Down in a Few Days
acuation orders and advisories for Bernalillo and Torrance counties lifted, the Amateur Radio Emergency Service (ARES®) activation for the Dog Head Fire emergency in New Mexico is drawing to a close.
Learn More -
06/22/2016 | FCC Says "No" to Lifetime Amateur Radio Licenses
The FCC has denied the petition of an Arizona radio amateur, who had petitioned for lifetime Amateur Radio licenses.
Learn More -
06/22/2016 | Amateur Radio Parity Act Set for House Energy and Commerce Committee Markup
The Amateur Radio Parity Act (H.R. 1301) is among five bills that the US House Energy and Commerce Committee has scheduled for a “full committee” markup on June 22 and 23.
Learn More -
06/22/2016 | Initial ARRL Teachers Institute Session a Success
The first ARRL Teachers Institute of 2016 wrapped up on June 10 in Highlands Ranch, Colorado.
Learn More -
06/22/2016 | Confirmed Tornado in Maryland Downs Tower at W3LPL Contest Station
A confirmed Fujita scale EF-0 tornado touched down for up to 20 minutes in Howard County, Maryland, on the first full day of summer, taking down a tall AB-105 tower at the contest superstation of Frank Donovan, W3LPL.
Learn More -
06/21/2016 | New Mexico Wildfire Emergency Threatens Some Field Day Sites
Wildfires in New Mexico have put at least one planned ARRL Field Day site off limits for the June 25-26 weekend.
Learn More