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08/31/2017 | A New QST QuickStats Poll Has Been Posted

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08/31/2017 | Maritime Mobile Operation on LF May be a First for Amateur Radio

What began as a “let’s-see-if-we-can-do-this” effort resulted in successful Amateur Radio contacts on 475 kHz in early August by two Canadian operators aboard the sailing vessel Hakuna Matata. Read More
08/31/2017 | FCC Technological Advisory Council Investigating Technical Regulations

The FCC Technological Advisory Council (TAC) is investigating FCC technical regulations to determine if reforms or changes might be in order. Read More
08/31/2017 | The Doctor Will See You Now!

“Antenna Analyzers” is the topic of the latest (August 31) episode of the “ARRL The Doctor is In” podcast. Read More
08/30/2017 | Planned DXpeditions to Rare Entities Report Progress

Planned DXpeditions to rare DXCC entities are reporting progress. Read More
08/30/2017 | Amateur Radio Volunteers Assisting Where Needed in Hurricane Response

Amateur Radio Emergency Service (ARES®) volunteers are pitching in to support communication at some Red Cross shelters in South Texas in the ongoing aftermath of catastrophic and unprecedented flooding resulting from Hurricane Harvey. Read More
08/30/2017 | The 2018 ARRL Calendar is Now Shipping!

The 2018 ARRL Calendar features photos of exciting on-air operating activities. Read More
08/30/2017 | ARRL Headquarters is Closed for Labor Day

ARRL Headquarters will be closed on Labor Day, September 4. Read More
08/29/2017 | Interview: ARRL Public Information Officer Describes the Situation in Harris County, Texas

In an August 29 interview with Rehoboth Beach, Delaware, news-talk radio station WGMD, ARRL South Texas Section Public Information Officer Mike Urich, KA5CVH, described the situation in Harris County, Texas. Read More
08/29/2017 | ARISS Cross-Band Repeater Not Available for General Communication

The cross-band FM voice repeater aboard the International Space Station has not officially been activated for general amateur use, although some stations have reported successful contacts. Read More
08/28/2017 | Texas Flood Zone ARES Volunteers Advised to Stay Home, Family Safety Comes First

As Tropical Storm Harvey heads southeastward, Amateur Radio Emergency Service (ARES®) team members are being advised that the impact to the region’s communications infrastructure has been relatively minimal. Read More
08/28/2017 | Top-Level Domain Name “.radio” Now Available

The top-level domain (TLD) name “.radio” is now available to the radio industry and Amateur Radio enthusiasts. Read More
08/26/2017 | Hurricane Watch Net Suspends Operations for Hurricane Harvey

The Hurricane Watch Net (HWN) suspended operations for Hurricane Harvey at 1830 UTC after 51.5 continuous hours of activation. Read More
08/26/2017 | Heavy Rainfall from Hurricane Harvey Could Extend for Days, Catastrophic Flooding Forecast

Although Hurricane Harvey has been downgraded to a Category 1 Hurricane and is weakening, forecasters are predicting that rainfall generated by the storm system could continue for several more days. Read More
08/25/2017 | Amateur Radio Preparations Continue for Category 4 Hurricane Harvey; Flooding Most Significant Fear

ARRL South Texas Section Manager Lee Cooper, W5LHC, reports that all 97 South Texas counties are on alert, with many preparing to assist coastal areas as needed. Read More
08/25/2017 | The K7RA Solar Update

Solar indicators rose this week. Read More