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12/29/2008 | Surfin': Returning to Smart Phones and Antique QSLs

This week’s Surfin’ opens the new year by returning to the old year. Read More
12/26/2008 | The K7RA Solar Update

Snow has fallen all week here in Seattle, and the Sun is still void of spots. We last saw sunspots on December 10, 11 and 12. The solar flux -- a measure of 2.8 GHz radio energy from our Sun -- has been running between 68-69 for weeks, except for December Read More
12/26/2008 | Oregon Still Feeling Impact of Winter Storms

David Kidd, KA7OZO, District Emergency Coordinator for Oregon's District One, reports that several counties in his district continue to be impacted by a series of severe winter storms. Read More
12/25/2008 | Get Involved in Defending Amateurs' Rights

In recent days, some ARRL members who have read about the case involving antenna support structures in Palmdale, California have asked how they can help protect amateurs' antenna rights. "I can think of no better way to support amateurs and the fight Read More
12/24/2008 | It Seems to Us: Technology and Science, A Two-Way Street

We often link the terms science and technology, but in fact they are quite different concepts. Broadly speaking, technology involves the development of tools. The modern radio transceiver — a complex combination of hardware and software — is a Read More
12/24/2008 | In Nevada, Hams Are NWS's Eyes

With winter upon us, and inclement weather coming almost daily in one form or another, the wind and its treatment of mountaintop equipment is a major concern. According to ARRL Nevada Section Emergency Coordinator Don Carlson, KQ6FM, the mountains of Nort Read More
12/24/2008 | The January/February NCJ Hits the Streets

NCJ, The National Contest Journal is what everyone interested in radiosport needs to have in their shack. Filled with the latest news from the contesting world, this is a definite must-have. Whether you are new to contesting or are a sea Read More
12/24/2008 | Coming Up in the January/February Issue of QEX

The January/February issue of QEX is out, and it is full of theoretical and practical technical articles that you don't want to miss. Read More
12/23/2008 | ARRL's Committee on Scouting Seeks Assistance with Girl Scouts

ARRL Rocky Mountain Division Director Brian Mileshosky, N5ZGT, is looking for amateurs who are involved with Girl Scouting to help support Amateur Radio activities within that organization. Mileshos Read More
12/20/2008 | Surfin': Radio Shack Historically Speaking

This week's Surfin' looks back on radio and electronic history via vintage Radio Shack catalogs. Read More
12/19/2008 | Restrictive Local Zoning Ordinance Proposed as Court Date in California Antenna Case Nears

As his February 2009 court date approaches, Alec Zubarau, WB6X, of Palmdale, California, gets ready to battle his town after being ordered to dismantle his previously approved antenna system. The City of Palmdale has widened its opposition to Amateur Radi Read More
12/19/2008 | The K7RA Solar Update

Last week's sunspot group was only visible for three days, December 10-12. The average daily sunspot number for all of 2007 was 12.8; if we see no sunspots for the rest of 2008, the average for this year will be 4.7. By comparison, the yearly averages of Read More
12/19/2008 | ARRL Continuing Education Online Course Registration

Registration remains open through Sunday, January 4, 2009, for these online course sessions beginning on Friday, January 16, 2009: Amateur Radio Emergency Communications Level 2; Antenna Modeling, and Radio Frequency Propagation. Read More
12/19/2008 | Hams Stand By to Help as New England Recovers from Ice Storm and Prepares for More

The major ice storm that hit New England December 11 has pretty much gone away, but with forecasters calling for more winter weather in the next few days, hams are still on the job. During the storm, Amateur Radio operators from all over the area responde Read More
12/19/2008 | Foundation for Amateur Radio Announces 2008 Scholarship Winners

The Foundation for Amateur Radio (FAR) has announced the 2008 winners of the 55 scholarships it administers. The scholarships were open to all licensed radio amateurs who met the qualification and residence requirements of the various sponsors. Read More
12/18/2008 | New Section Manager Appointed in Arkansas

J.M. Rowe, N5XFW, of Hot Springs, has been appointed as the new ARRL Arkansas Section Manager with a term to begin on December 22, 2008. Rowe is taking over the Section Manager reins from David Norris, K5UZ, who was elected Vice Director of the ARRL Delta Read More