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01/03/2018 | DXer, Super-Station Builder, Past PVRC President Jack Hammett, K4VV, SK

Jack Hammett, K4VV, of Paeonian Springs, Virginia, died on January 2 after a lengthy illness. Read More
01/03/2018 | Wisconsin FT8 Enthusiast Completes DXCC on New Mode

Denny Berg, WB9MSM, of Watertown, Wisconsin, reports that he achieved his goal of completing DXCC on December 31, 2017, using the new FT8 digital mode. Read More
01/03/2018 | Intrepid Spirit Award Nominees Invited

The Intrepid-DX Group is seeking nominations for the individual or group that most displayed their “Intrepid Spirit” in 2017. Read More
01/02/2018 | Young Washington Radio Amateur Debuts Her Call Sign on HF, Hands Out Her Grid Square on Opening Day

January 1 was the opening day for the ARRL International Grid Chase 2018 (IGC), and newly minted General-class operator Katie Thompsen, KI7HCX, of Mt Vernon, Washington, used the occasion to embark on the chase and to get on HF for the first time using... Read More
01/02/2018 | Second Annual AM Rally Special Event Set for February 2-4 Weekend

The AM Rally special event once again is inviting operators to explore the original phone mode over the February 2-4 weekend. Read More
01/02/2018 | Dayton Dinner Bell is Ringing!

It’s reservation time for two major banquets held in conjunction with Dayton Hamvention — the Contest Dinner and the Top Band Dinner. Read More
01/02/2018 | April Fool QuickStats Poll Now Available!

The survey results will be published in the April issue of QST. Read More
01/02/2018 | Deadline Nears to Submit ARRL Foundation Scholarship Applications

The ARRL Foundation Scholarship program will accept applications from eligible applicants until January 31, 2018. Read More
12/29/2017 | Prepare to Get Your Grid On!

What’s your grid square? Be prepared to answer that question a lot in 2018. Read More
12/29/2017 | Reminder: W1AW Begins Scheduled Transmissions on 6 Meters on January 2

W1AW will add 6 meters — specifically 50.350 MHz — to its regular CW code practice, and CW, digital and phone bulletin transmission schedule on January 2 Read More
12/29/2017 | Bouvet 3Y0Z DXpedition Putting Up Big Bucks for Transportation, Eager to Get Under Way

The 3Y0Z Bouvet Island DXpedition team reports that it has reached “yet another milestone” in its quest to activate Bouvet Island, the second most-wanted DXCC entity. Read More
12/29/2017 | The K7RA Solar Update

Tad Cook, K7RA, Seattle, reports: There were no zero-sunspot days over the December 21-27 reporting week. Read More
12/28/2017 | January 1 Hosts Events for Legacy Keys, CW on Satellites

Every day is a good day to send CW, but January 1 is reserved for Straight Key Night (SKN), sponsored by ARRL. Read More
12/28/2017 | Radio Amateur Receives Patent for "Cloaking" Technology

Nathan “Chip” Cohen, W1YW, of Belmont, Massachusetts — the founder of Fractal Antenna Systems Inc and inventor of the fractal antenna — has been granted a patent for deflective electromagnetic shielding — essentially “cloaking” technology. Read More
12/28/2017 | Radio Amateurs Continue to Plumb the Spectral Depths

David Bowman, G0MRF, reports that he and Dave Riley, AA1A, have completed what is believed to be the first transatlantic contact on 630 meters since the MF band was released to US radio amateurs this past fall. Read More
12/28/2017 | Registration for International DX Convention in Visalia Opens on January 15

he 69th annual International DX Convention in Visalia, California, takes place April 20-22 at the Visalia Convention Center. Read More