-
08/02/2017 | First Pass of 2017 Field Day Submissions Completed
The ARRL Contest Branch has completed a “first pass” of the 2017 Field Day submissions. Read More
-
08/02/2017 | Marty Sullaway, KC1CWF, is 2017 Amateur Radio Newsline Young Ham of the Year
Fifteen-year-old Marty Sullaway KC1CWF, of Newton, Massachusetts is the recipient of the 2017 Bill Pasternak WA6ITF Memorial Amateur Radio Newsline Young Ham of the Year. Read More
-
08/02/2017 | Project Amelia Earhart Pilot Brian Lloyd, WB6RQN, Back in the Continental US
Brian Lloyd, WB6RQN, and Spirit, his Mooney M20K 231, are back in the continental US, with just a little more time in the air needed to complete his Amelia Earhart commemorative round-the-world flight. Read More
-
08/02/2017 | Young English Radio Amateur Completes the Wainrights on the Air Challenge
Twelve-year-old Lauren Richardson, M6HLR — one of the youngest hams in England — completed the Wainrights on the Air Challenge on August 1. Read More
-
08/01/2017 | Amateur Radio Personality, Broadcaster, Businessman Al Cohen, W1FXQ, SK
Veteran radio amateur Alexander “Al” Cohen, W1FXQ, of Newington, Connecticut, died on July 27. Read More
-
08/01/2017 | FT8 Mode is Latest Bright Shiny Object in Amateur Radio Digital World
It’s still in beta testing, but FT8 — the latest digital bauble to capture the imagination of the Amateur Radio community — has been luring away many of those already using the popular JT65. Read More
-
07/31/2017 | ARRL Board Explores Entry-Level License Options, Ways to Face Future Challenges
The ARRL Board of Directors has taken steps to chart a firmer future for Amateur Radio by enhancing the value of the entry-level license and by providing ongoing support for new licensees. Read More
-
07/31/2017 | Northern California DX Club Launching Initiative to Get Newcomers on HF Bands
The Northern California DX Club (NCDXC) has announced an initiative aimed at getting more new Technician and General class radio amateurs active on HF. Read More
-
07/31/2017 | Tiny “Sprite” Satellites Deployed, Transmitting on 70 Centimeters
Six tiny “Sprite” satellites, each consisting of a 4-gram circuit board but packed with electronics, were deployed in late June. Read More
-
07/29/2017 | “Father of Competitive Radio” in USSR Boris Stepanov, RU3AX, SK
The man known as the “Father of Competitive Radio” in the former Soviet Union, Boris Stepanov, RU3AX (ex-UW3AX), of Moscow, Russia, died on July 28. Read More
-
07/29/2017 | Canada C3 Expedition WSPR Beacon Reports Continue at High Rate; QSL Available
The CG3EXP WSPR beacon on board the Canada C3 Expedition vessel Polar Prince continues to attract a high volume of reception reports. Read More
-
07/28/2017 | Homelessness Not a Bar to Enjoying Amateur Radio, Hawaii Ham Demonstrates
Not having a permanent roof over his head has not hindered Alex Stengel, KH7CX, of Honolulu from enjoying Amateur Radio. Read More
-
07/28/2017 | Seattle Radio Amateurs to Take Part in “Hubs and Spokes” Earthquake Scenario Drill
The Seattle Auxiliary Communications Service (ACS) and the Seattle Emergency Communication Hubs — will jointly conduct the citywide “Hubs and Spokes” communications exercise. Read More
-
07/28/2017 | A New QST QuickStats Poll Has Been Posted
Cast your votes today! Read More
-
07/28/2017 | The K7RA Solar Update
All solar activity indicators dropped this week Read More
-
07/27/2017 | The Doctor Will See You Now!
“Power Supplies” is the topic of the current (July 20) episode of the “ARRL The Doctor is In” podcast. Read More











