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04/16/2020 | ARRL Rookie Roundup SSB Edition Considers Social Distancing

The SSB edition of the ARRL Rookie Roundup returns on Sunday, April 19 at 1800 UTC and continues through 2359 UTC Read More
04/16/2020 | ARRL, AMSAT Seek “Relatively Minor Changes” In FCC Orbital Debris Mitigation Proposals

ARRL and AMSAT representatives spoke with senior FCC International Bureau staff to discuss orbital debris mitigation proposals. Read More
04/16/2020 | ARRL Announces New Benefits for Members

ARRL members will now receive digital access to four ARRL magazines beginning with their May/June issues. Read More
04/16/2020 | Greater LoTW Database Accuracy is the Goal of TQSL Update(s)

The recently released TQSL version 2.5.2 application for uploading logs to Logbook of The World (LoTW) tightens requirements for data consistency, with the goal of improving the integrity of the LoTW database. Read More
04/16/2020 | HAM RADIO in Friedrichshafen, Germany, Announces Cancellation of 2020 Show

HAM RADIO in Friedrichshafen, Germany, has canceled its 2020 show. Read More
04/14/2020 | ARISS Altering its Approach in Light of COVID-19 Pandemic

ARISS International President Frank Bauer, KA3HDO, has outlined how ARISS is transforming its activities as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Read More
04/14/2020 | Youth Team Postpones its Planned CQ WPX CW Operation from K3LR

The youthful Team Exuberance has announced that it’s postponing its planned CQ WPX CW contest operation from K3LR until May 2021. Read More
04/13/2020 | New 144 MHz Transatlantic Record Reported

The claimed transatlantic record on 2 meters has been extended to nearly 4,760 kilometers (2,951 miles). Read More
04/13/2020 | ARRL VEC Issues Statement on Video-Supervised Online Exam Sessions

ARRL VEC urges patience with respect to online testing. Read More
04/13/2020 | UN Amateur Radio Club’s 4U1UN Gains Limited Remote Operation Capability

4U1UN has been granted permission for “very limited” remote operation on FT8. Read More
04/13/2020 | Fresh Crew Arrives on ISS

Astronaut Chris Cassidy, KF5KDR, and two Russian cosmonauts arrived on April 9. Read More
04/13/2020 | New Solar Cycle Likely Began Last December

Contester, DXer, and solar watcher Frank Donovan, W3LPL, said, “Some of us have noticed a slight uptick in solar activity since Christmas Eve. Read More
04/10/2020 | New Volunteer Monitor Program is Up and Running

After kicking off on January 1, the new Volunteer Monitor Program has ramped up to operational status. Read More
04/10/2020 | The Latest Episode of ARRL Audio News is Now Available

Start listening now! Read More
04/10/2020 | The K7RA Solar Update

The sporadic E season may be starting Read More
04/09/2020 | First Transatlantic Contact on 70 Centimeters Reported

D4VHF in Cape Verde off the African Coast and Burt Demarcq, FG8OJ, on Guadeloupe in the Caribbean completed a contact on 70 centimeters using FT8 — a distance of 3,867 kilometers (2,398 miles). Read More