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04/09/2012 | Malaysia to Host Eighth Global Amateur Radio Emergency Communications Conference
The Eighth Global Amateur Radio Emergency Communications Conference (GAREC) -- called MyGAREC 2012 -- will be held November 12-14 in the Malaysian state of Negeri Sembilan at the Thistle Port Dickson Resort.
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04/01/2012 | Google Declares “Morse Code Is Perfect” with New Gmail Tap Mail Program
On April 1, Google announced that it has unveiled a new way to use its popular Gmail e-mail system. Called Gmail Tap, it uses dots and dashes to form letters, a system of communicating that should be very familiar to radio amateurs. “Morse code is perfect
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03/21/2012 | 2012 National Hurricane Conference to Feature Amateur Radio Activities
The National Hurricane Conference -- scheduled for March 26-29 in Orlando, Florida -- will feature several Amateur Radio activities during the conference. The National Hurricane Conference (NHC) leadership continues to recognize the valuable contributions
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03/14/2012 | Hams in Indiana, Kentucky and Ohio Provide Support During and After Tornado Outbreak
A devastating storm system moved across the United States on March 2, spawning a slew of tornadoes that contributed to at least 28 fatalities in Indiana, Kentucky and Ohio. These tornadoes followed an earlier outbreak that began on February 28 and left 13
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03/07/2012 | Dayton Hamvention® Honors QST Technical Editor Joel Hallas, W1ZR, with Technical Achievement Award
The Dayton Hamvention® Awards Committee has announced the recipients of the 2012 Hamvention’s four annual awards. QST Technical Editor Joel Hallas, W1ZR, was named the winner of the Technical Achievement Award. The recipient of the Amateur of the Year is
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02/28/2012 | Nominations for ARRL Awards Now Open
Each year, the ARRL Board of Directors has the opportunity to select recipients for a number of awards in various categories that honor Amateur Radio operators. The nomination period is now open for the ARRL awards that are designed to recognize education
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02/27/2012 | Former RAC President Earle Smith, VE6NM (SK)
Earle Smith, VE6NM, of Grand Prairie, Alberta -- who served as President of the Radio Amateurs of Canada (RAC) from 2004-2007 -- passed away Friday, February 24. He was 81. An active radio amateur since 1948, first licensed as VE1SA, Smith enjoyed meeting
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02/17/2012 | Payroll Tax Bill Includes Provision for Amateur Radio Study
A bill that scored a 293-132 victory the House today includes a provision for a study of the uses and capabilities of Amateur Radio Service communications in emergencies and disaster relief; it will soon head to the Senate for a vote. If passed into law,
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