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09/24/2020 | Phil Temples, K9HI, Appointed as New England Division Vice Director

ARRL President Rick Roderick, K5UR, has appointed Phil Temples, K9HI, of Watertown, Massachusetts, as New England Division Vice Director. Read More
09/24/2020 | Special Event Operation to Honor Amateur Radio Software Award Recipient

The K1A special event September 25 – October 5, 2200 – 0500 UTC, headquartered in Ames, Iowa, will be sponsored by the Amateur Radio Software Award Committee. Read More
09/24/2020 | Hams Help Find Kids by Monitoring FRS Radios

Hams in Idaho were able to track down some missing youngsters by monitoring the FRS channel they were using. Read More
09/23/2020 | International Telecommunication Union Releases 2020 ITU Radio Regulations

The International Telecommunication Union (ITU) has published the 2020 ITU Radio Regulations. Read More
09/23/2020 | Former West Virginia Section Manager Karl Thompson, K8KT, SK

Former West Virginia Section Manager Karl Thompson, K8KT, of Charleston, West Virginia, died on July 28. Read More
09/23/2020 | AMSAT Announces Board of Directors Elections Results

After counting the ballots, AMSAT has announced its Board of Directors. Read More
09/22/2020 | KM4BLG Wins the September 2020 QST Cover Plaque Award

KM4BLG Wins the September 2020 QST Cover Plaque Award Read More
09/22/2020 | Venerable AO-7 Satellite Approaching a Return to Full Solar Illumination

AMSAT-OSCAR 7 (AO-7), the oldest amateur radio satellite still in operation, is nearing a return to full illumination by the sun, which should take place around September 25. Read More
09/21/2020 | MARS Communications Exercise will Involve Amateur Radio Community

Military Auxiliary Radio System (MARS) volunteers will take part in the Department of Defense (DOD) Communications Exercise 20-4, starting on October 3 and concluding on October 26. Read More
09/18/2020 | Hurricane Watch Net is Tracking New Weather Systems

The Hurricane Watch Net (HWN) is keeping a close eye on three systems. Read More
09/18/2020 | The K7RA Solar Update

Tad Cook, K7RA, Seattle, reports. Read More
09/17/2020 | FCC Grants ARRL Rules Waiver Request for Fire Emergencies, Hurricanes

The FCC has granted ARRL’s request for a temporary waiver to permit amateur data transmissions at a higher symbol rate than currently permitted. Read More
09/17/2020 | Hurricane Watch Net Wraps Up Marathon Activation for Two Storms

he Hurricane Watch Net (HWN) just stood down from another extended session — 71 hours of continuous operation. Read More
09/16/2020 | Northern Florida ARES Requests Clear Frequencies for HF Nets

Northern Florida Section Emergency Coordinator Karl Martin, K4HBN, is asking that 3950 kHz and 7242 kHz be kept clear. Read More
09/15/2020 | 5-MHz Interoperability Channels Designated for Wildfires and Hurricane Sally Response

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has announced that two 60-meter channels have been made available. Read More
09/14/2020 | Attention Turns to Tropical Storm Sally after Hurricane Paulette Hits Bermuda

The Hurricane Watch Net (HWN) said this morning that it will continue to gather any reports from Bermuda in the wake of Hurricane Paulette. Read More