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10/14/2010 | ISS Astronaut Creating Ham Radio Buzz, Taking Science to Students
Astronaut Doug Wheelock, KF5BOX, who has been very active from the ISS, will return to Earth next month.
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10/01/2010 | ARRL Executive Committee Approves Grant Funding for Seven Schools
In May 2010, the ARRL Executive Committee reviewed grant applications for the ARRL’s Education & Technology Program (ETP), awarding nearly $6400 to seven schools. More than 475 schools across the country have received support from the ETP in the form of g
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09/09/2010 | ARRL Comments in FCC Review of CB Rules
In June the FCC opened a proceeding -- WT Docket No. 10-119 -- “to simplify, streamline, and update the Part 95 rules to reflect technological advances and changes in the way the American public uses the various Personal Radio Services.” The Citizens Band
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12/07/2009 | Scott Robbins, W4PA, to Purchase Vibroplex
Scott Robbins, W4PA, of Knoxville, Tennessee, told the ARRL that he has signed an agreement to purchase The Vibroplex Company, Inc from present owner Felton "Mitch" Mitchell, W4OA, effective December 21, 2009. "Vibroplex represents the grea
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10/06/2009 | Hams Face New Rules on Ontario Roadways
The Ministry of Transportation in Ontario, Canada announced on September 30 that Bill 118 concerning distracted driving will take effect on October 26
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08/10/2009 | ARRL Executive Committee Approves Eight Education & Technology Program Grants
In July 2009, the ARRL Executive Committee reviewed grant applications for the ARRL's Education & Technology Program (ETP), awarding nearly $9000 to eight schools. More than 370 schools across the country have received support from the ETP in the form
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04/06/2009 | FCC, Indianapolis Police Department Address Unlicensed Operations
In response to an investigation by the FCC, the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department (IMPD) has taken action to prevent further use of Amateur Radio frequencies by unlicensed officers. Any Amateur Radio equipment in the cruisers of unlicensed offic
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01/22/2009 | ARRL Executive Committee Approves 21 Education & Technology Program Grants
In December 2008, the ARRL Executive Committee reviewed grant applications for the ARRL's Education & Technology Program (ETP), awarding nearly $22,000 to 21 schools. More than 350 schools across the country have received support from the ETP in the f
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