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05/21/2010 | The K7RA Solar Update

Eleven days with no sunspots, but something emerged late Thursday, and it may be the return of old sunspot group 1069. Sunspot group 1069 was visible from May 4-8 before disappearing over the horizon. The return of that sunspot gives a daily sunspot numbe Read More
05/21/2010 | Surfin’: Hammin’ at the Hamvention®

This week, Surfin’ recalls the hits and misses at the 2010 Dayton Hamvention. Read More
05/20/2010 | There’s Still Time to Enter the 2010 ARRL Photo Contest!

Have you ever wanted to see a photo of yours in QST, the annual ARRL Amateur Radio Calendar or another ARRL publication? Well, here’s your chance! If you’re among the winners, not only will your photographic skill be propagated far and wide, but we’re off Read More
05/19/2010 | Spring Section Manager Election Results

In the only Section Manager race this spring, Tom Ciciora, KA9QPN, of Sandwich, was re-elected as the ARRL Illinois Section Manager with 954 votes. His opponent, Michael J. Schulz, W9MJS, of Wayne, received 799 votes. Election ballots were counted Tuesday Read More
05/18/2010 | Amateur Radio Operators “Stand Down” from Chinese Earthquake Relief

The earthquake that struck China’s Qinghai province on April 14 killed more than 2000 people and left thousands of people injured and homeless. According to Fan Bin, BA1RB, of the Chinese Radio Sports Association (CRSA), relief efforts are continuing for Read More
05/18/2010 | ARRL’s Annual Donor Reception Welcomes Record Crowd

The annual reception for ARRL donors in Dayton welcomed the largest attendance since its inception in 2002. Nearly 150 donors who contributed $1000 or more during the previous year enjoyed the reception on May 13 at the Meadowbrook Country Club in Clayton Read More
05/18/2010 | FCC Again Denies Amateur’s Petition Regarding Station Identification

On May 18, the FCC denied a Petition for Reconsideration filed by Glen Zook, K9STH, that asked for changes in Part 97 regarding how often amateurs must identify themselves on the air. This action follows the Commission’s denial of Zook’s April 2009 Petiti Read More
05/17/2010 | Maker Faire to Feature Amateur Radio Again in 2010

Ham radio demonstrations and displays are in the works for Maker Faire the world’s largest do-it-yourself (DIY) festival. As in 2009, the festival will once again take place at the San Mateo County Expo Center in California on May 22-23. According to ARR Read More
05/15/2010 | The 2010 ARRL EXPO at the Dayton Hamvention®: Loving Every Minute of It!

It just wouldn’t be a “real” Hamvention if the weather didn’t cooperate, and on Friday -- the first day of the 2010 Dayton Hamvention -- the humidity was brutal. But be it too much rain, too much sun (or not enough!) or maybe even a snowstorm, thousands o Read More
05/15/2010 | FCC Seeks Comments on Newly Proposed Rules for Amateur Radio Operators Using Spread Spectrum Communications

In March, the FCC released a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) that proposed to amend Part 97 to facilitate the use of spread spectrum communications technologies by eliminating the requirement that amateur stations use automatic power control (APC) to Read More
05/14/2010 | The K7RA Solar Update

This lack of sunspots is bothersome. Thursday -- May 13 -- is the fifth day in a row with no spots, and there is no sign of any change. The solar flux has been declining and is now below 70. The predicted solar flux for May 14-19 is 70, then 74 on May 20, Read More
05/14/2010 | Surfin: Buyin’ Parts, Part Three

This week, Surfin’ readers share their memories about all the places where they bought parts way back when. Read More
05/14/2010 | CQ Announces 2010 Hall of Fame Inductees

CQ magazine today announced its 2010 Hall of Fame inductees, welcoming 15 new members into the CQ Amateur Radio Hall of Fame and two new members each into the CQ DX Hall of Fame and the CQ Contest Hall of Fame. The CQ Amateur Radio Hall of Fame honors tho Read More
05/13/2010 | FCC Forum at Dayton Hamvention to Feature FCC Emergency Communications Expert

The annual FCC forum at the 2010 Dayton Hamvention is scheduled for Saturday, May 15 9:15-10:15 AM in Forum Room 3 at the Hara Arena. Moderating again for 2010 will be Bill Cross, W3TN, of the FCC's Mobility Division. Cross's portfolio of responsibilities Read More
05/12/2010 | Good News from Radio Kuwait: 7150 and 7190 kHz Both Free

The IARU Region 1 Monitoring System is ever vigilant in monitoring the amateur bands for intruders. It is ably led by Coordinators Wolf Hadel, DK2OM, and Uli Bihlmayer, DJ9KR. To aid in their work they initiated an online reporting system via intruderaler Read More
05/11/2010 | ARRL Atlantic Division to Host Field Day Webinar

Periodically, the ARRL’s Atlantic Division hosts a “webinar” -- an interactive Web-based seminar, designed to facilitate communication between a small number of presenters and a large remote audience using the Internet. On Wednesday, May 19 at 9 PM EDT, A Read More