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10/31/2008 | The Canaries in the Mine

Amateur Radio is more than 100 years old. At one time, hams were virtually the only people in the world exposed to RF signals. As time progressed and radio communications technology has been developed and proven -- largely by radio amateurs -- its use was Read More
10/31/2008 | Anything for a Buck

After writing my last column I was amazed by the number of people who wrote to tell me that cell phones are dangerous, and they have proof! I was directed to one of a number of videos that were available on YouTube, showing kernels of popcorn on a table t Read More
10/31/2008 | The ARRL VEC: More than Just Amateur Radio Exams

When you think of ARRL's Volunteer Examiner Coordinator Department (VEC), Amateur Radio licensing exams are probably what come to mind. The ARRL VEC handles questions regarding exam requirements, exam accommodations, exam test locations, exam question poo Read More
10/30/2008 | Third Annual ARRL On-Line Auction Nears Finish Line

With just a few days left, there are still great items available in the Third Annual ARRL On-Line Auction. The Auction, which kicked off Thursday, October 23, runs until 4 PM EDT Friday, October 31. With almost 200 items up for bid Read More
10/30/2008 | Surfin': I Phone, Therefore I Ham

This week's Surfin' considers Amateur Radio applications for Apple's iPhone and other smartphones. Read More
10/30/2008 | FCC Responds to ARRL Petition Against Experimental License using 40 Meter Band

On Monday, October 20, the ARRL filed a "Petition for Modification or Cancellation of Experimental Authorization" (Petition) with the FCC with respect to WE2XRH. According to the FCC, this experimental license -- issued to Digital Auror Read More
10/30/2008 | SKYWARN Recognition Day Set for December 6

The 10th Annual SKYWARN Recognition Day (SRD) Special Event will take place Saturday, December 6, 2008. SRD is co-sponsored by the ARRL and the National Weather Service (NWS) as a way to recognize the commitment made by Amateur Radio operators in helping Read More
10/30/2008 | New ARRL Satellite Book Available

The ARRL Satellite Handbook by QST Editor Steve Ford, WB8IMY, brings the thrill of satellite communications within your reach. Filled with understandable descriptions and illustrations, this book includes all the tools you need to partic Read More
10/30/2008 | ARRL Continuing Education Online Course Registration

Registration remains open through Sunday, November 9, 2008, for these online course sessions beginning on Friday, November 21, 2008: Amateur Radio Emergency Communications Level 2 (EC-002); Antenna Modeling (EC-004); HF Digital Communications (EC-005); VH Read More
10/29/2008 | Spanish Hams Receive New Frequency Privileges

The Union de Radioaficionados Espanoles (URE), Spain’s IARU Member-Society, reported that as of October 24,2008, that country’s Secretarí Read More
10/29/2008 | ARRL Files Petition with FCC against Experimental License Using 40 Meter Band

On Monday, October 20, the ARRL filed a Petition for Modification or Cancellation of Experimental Authorization (Petition) with the FCC with respect to WE2XRH. According to the FCC, this experimental license -- issued to Digital Aurora R Read More
10/29/2008 | Ohio Hams Discover, Fix "Ditters" on 40 Meters

Silent since the summer of 2000, "ditters" have been heard once again on 40 meters by hams in North Carolina . According to ARRL Field and Regulatory Correspondent Chuck Skolaut, K0BOG, hams in that state contacted him on October 22 complaining Read More
10/28/2008 | North Fulton Amateur Radio League Field Day 2008 -- A Phoenix Rises from the Ashes in Georgia

NFARL hits the jackpot on the air and on the ground. Read More
10/27/2008 | The Amateur Amateur: Meet the Zombies

Steve, the Emergency Coordinator of St. Louis County ARES® called me up and said, "The Zombie Squad wants us to set up a display in Disaster Alley. I have a prior commitment. Can you take care of it?" Now, it may sound as if Steve was lookin Read More
10/25/2008 | Next Round of PAVE PAWS Mitigation Contacts Begins

On Wednesday, October 22, the FCC notified the ARRL that they would immediately begin making direct contact with owners or trustees of approximately 40 repeaters. The US Air Force identified these repeaters earlier this year as contributors to the harmful Read More
10/24/2008 | The K7RA Solar Update

Visible sunspots continued last week for eight days straight, the longest continuous period of sunspot visibility since the 12 days of March 23April 3 last year. Sunspot numbers for October 16-22 were 24, 11, 0, 0, 0, 0 and 0 with a mean of 5. The 10.7 cm Read More