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11/25/2020 | Coast Guard Proposes to Discontinue HF Voice Watchkeeping

The US Coast Guard has invited comments by January 21, 2021, on a proposal to discontinue HF voice watchkeeping. Read More
11/25/2020 | Universal Radio Announces Closing

Ham Radio retailer Universal Radio, headquartered in Worthington, Ohio, is closing its store on November 30, although all existing orders will be filled, and the Universal Radio website will remain open to sell off “remaining stock, publications, and s... Read More
11/25/2020 | IARU Region 2 Executive Committee Approves Dues Reductions for Member-Societies

The International Amateur Radio Union Region 2 (IARU R2) Executive Committee (EC) approved dues reductions and holidays for member-societies in Region 2 (the Americas). Read More
11/25/2020 | New York City-Long Island Section Manager Re-Elected in Fall Balloting

New York City-Long Island Section Manager Jim Mezey, W2KFV, has been re-elected in the fall election cycle. Read More
11/25/2020 | Former West Virginia Section Manager Ann Rinehart, KA8ZGY, SK

Former West Virginia Section Manager Ann Rinehart, KA8ZGY, of South Charleston died on November 20. Read More
11/25/2020 | FEMA Seeking Reserve Telecommunications Operators

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is seeking telecommunications operator reservists to assist in emergency recovery efforts on an intermittent, on-call basis. Read More
11/23/2020 | Dayton Hamvention Announces its 2021 Theme — “The Gathering”

“The Gathering” will be the theme for the 2021 Dayton Hamvention®. Read More
11/23/2020 | Still Time to Apply for Foreign Service Information Management Technical Specialists-Radio Positions

Management Technical Specialists-Radio (IMTS-R) positions is December 1, 2020. Read More
11/22/2020 | ARRL Announces Director, Vice Director Election Results

Ballots were opened and counted in four races on November 20. Read More
11/20/2020 | The K7RA Solar Update

Tad Cook, K7RA, Seattle, reports. Read More
11/20/2020 | ARRL November Sweepstakes Phone Contest is this Weekend!

The ARRL November Sweepstakes (SS) phone weekend is upon us, and this year, participants will have to search out an additional Section. Read More
11/19/2020 | Arizona Congresswoman Introduces National Amateur Radio Operators Day Resolution

US Representative Debbie Lesko of Arizona has introduced a resolution designating April 18, 2021, as National Amateur Radio Operators Day. Read More
11/19/2020 | New IARU Region 2 Emergency Coordinator Appointed

The International Amateur Radio Union Region 2 (IARU-R2) Executive Committee has appointed Carlos A. Santamaria, CO2JC, as the new Region 2 Emergency Coordinator (EMCOR) Read More
11/19/2020 | Damaged Giant Radio Telescope at Arecibo Observatory Deemed Beyond Repair

The damaged 305-meter radio telescope at Arecibo Observatory in Puerto Rico will be decommissioned due to safety concerns. Read More
11/19/2020 | ARRL Seeks Waiver of Proposed FCC Amateur Application Fees

ARRL has urged the FCC to waive its proposed $50 amateur radio application fee. Read More
11/18/2020 | International Broadcast Station Interference Overwhelms Hurricane Watch Net

As Category 4 Hurricane Iota neared landfall in Central America on November 16, the Hurricane Watch Net (HWN) was forced to suspend operations at 0300 UTC because of international broadcast interference. Read More