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04/09/2020 | Hamvention QSO Party Set for Saturday, May 16

The Hamvention QSO Party, a sort of virtual Dayton Hamvention®, will take place on the HF bands on May 16. Read More
04/08/2020 | Annual Armed Forces Day Crossband Test Postponed

The 2020 Armed Forces Day (AFD) Crossband Test scheduled for Saturday, May 9, has been postponed, possibly until November. Read More
04/07/2020 | New TQSL Version 2.5.2 Provides Better LoTW Rover Support, Other Improvements

The latest version of TrustedQSL (TQSL), version 2.5.2, offers improved Logbook of The World (LoTW) support for operations from several locations. Read More
04/07/2020 | Ned Stearns, AA7A, Appointed as ARRL Southwestern Division Vice Director

ARRL President Rick Roderick, K5UR, has appointed Edward J. “Ned” Stearns, AA7A, of Scottsdale, Arizona, as ARRL Southwestern Division Vice Director. Read More
04/07/2020 | World Amateur Radio Day on April 18 Celebrates 95th Anniversary of the IARU

Saturday, April 19, is World Amateur Radio Day (WARD), this year marking the 95th anniversary of the International Amateur Radio Union (IARU). Read More
04/06/2020 | Past ARRL Atlantic Division Director Bernie Fuller, N3EFN, SK

Past ARRL Atlantic Division Director Bernard E. “Bernie” Fuller, N3EFN, of Saegertown, Pennsylvania, died on April 2. Read More
04/06/2020 | Use of Special Call Sign Suffixes in the US During COVID-19 Pandemic

FCC Part 97 Amateur Radio Service rules do not provide for amateur call sign suffixes longer than three characters, but a potential workaround exists. Read More
04/06/2020 | Icom Announces Delay in Delivery of New IC-705 Transceiver

Delivery of the new Icom IC-705 transceiver will be delayed. Read More
04/06/2020 | Randy Thompson, K5ZD, Named as Interim CQ WPX Contest Director

Randy Thompson, K5ZD, is filling in as CQ WPX Contest Director. Read More
04/06/2020 | Japan to Expand Access to 160 Meters

Japan’s Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications is about to expand access to 160 meters for radio amateurs and permit SSB on that band. Read More
04/06/2020 | The May Issue of Digital QST is Now Available!

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04/03/2020 | Past ARRL Treasurer Jim McCobb, K1LU, SK

Past ARRL Treasurer James E. “Jim” McCobb, Jr., K1LU (ex-K1LLU, W1LLU), of West Newbury, Massachusetts, died on April 1. Read More
04/03/2020 | The Latest Episode of ARRL Audio News is Now Available

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04/03/2020 | The K7RA Solar Update

A new Cycle 25 spot appeared this week Read More
04/02/2020 | Some Countries Permitting “STAYHOME”-Suffix Call Signs during COVID-19 Pandemic

Some countries around the world are allowing radio amateurs to use special “STAYHOME” call sign suffixes. Read More
04/02/2020 | Spain Grants Unlicensed Individuals Permission to Use Amateur Stations During Lockdown

Spain’s International Amateur Radio Union (IARU) member-society URE has obtained temporary permission for unlicensed people to use amateur stations during the pandemic. Read More