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04/01/2016 | The ARRL Letter E-Mail Distribution Delayed

E-mail distribution of The ARRL Letter for March 31 has been delayed. Read More
03/31/2016 | “Amateur Radio Roundtable” Scores Live Video Interview with VK0EK DXpedition

“Amateur Radio Roundtable” finally succeeded in getting a live video interview with VK0EK team leader Bob Schmieder, KK6EK, on March 29 after conducting an audio-only chat on March 22. Read More
03/30/2016 | Washington National Guard Communications Exercise Involves Use of 60 Meters

A Washington National Guard communications drill — “Exercise Vital Connection” — that continues until April 3 is making use of the Amateur Radio 60 meter channels. Read More
03/30/2016 | Hurricane Watch Net Seeks Net Control Operators

The Hurricane Watch Net (HWN) is looking for additional net control operators. Read More
03/30/2016 | “Discover the HF Experience” Aims to Dazzle Technicians, Newcomers

Contesting clubs in Canada and New England have joined forces to invite non-hams, new hams, and even old timers to discover HF radio in the 21st century firsthand, by getting on the air and operating remote stations. Beta test “Discover the HF Experien... Read More
03/30/2016 | ARRL Okays P5/3Z9DX North Korea Operation for DXCC

The ARRL DXCC Department has approved for DXCC credit the unexpected P5/3Z9DX “demonstration” operation from North Korea last December. Read More
03/30/2016 | Major DXpeditions Cooperating to Minimize Conflicts

Two major DXpeditions now are attracting hordes of DX chasers and raising the activity levels on HF. While both the Heard Island VK0EK and Juan de Nova FT4JA DXpeditions coordinated their operating plans in advance to avoid conflicts and confusion, the... Read More
03/29/2016 | CQ World Wide DX Contest Rate Records Posted

The CQ World Wide SSB and CW Contest rate records have been updated with details from the 2015 CW logs. Read More
03/29/2016 | Telewave Co-Founder, President Raymond L. Collins, ex-K7EQB/W6GLN, SK

Raymond L. Collins, ex- K7EQB/W6GLN, the president and co-founder of Telewave Inc, died on March 15. Read More
03/28/2016 | Kingman Reef (KH5) Deleted from DXCC List

The ARRL Awards Committee has voted to delete Kingman Reef (KH5) from the DXCC List, effective March 29, 2016. Read More
03/28/2016 | ARRL Tells FCC to Restore Balance of Modes on 80 and 75 Meters

In comments filed on March 23 on its Petition for Rule Making (RM 11759) seeking changes to 80 and 75 meters, the ARRL has told the FCC that its primary objective is to “rebalance” the bands by correcting a 10-year old FCC error. “ARRL’s proposal is no... Read More
03/28/2016 | “ARRL The Doctor is In” — the Podcast — Debuts on April 7

The popular QST “The Doctor is In” column soon will also be available as a podcast! “ARRL The Doctor is In” will debut on Thursday, April 7. Read More
03/25/2016 | Comedian, Actor, TV Writer and Personality Garry Shandling, ex-KD6OY, SK

Comedian, actor, and TV personality Garry Shandling, ex-KD6OY, died March 24 after suffering an apparent heart attack in Los Angeles. Read More
03/25/2016 | The K7RA Solar Update

All of the indicators we track were lower over the past week (March 17-23), compared to the previous 7 days. Read More
03/24/2016 | ARRL to Review, Evaluate, and Explore Possible Improvements for OO Program

The ARRL Executive Committee has directed the Headquarters staff to “review and evaluate the Official Observer (OO) program, solicit input from the field organization, and explore areas of possible improvement including in the area of training for OOs.” Read More
03/24/2016 | Contest University 2016 Announces Classes, Instructors for Dayton Sessions

Contest University (CTU) has announced the classes and instructors for its sessions held in conjunction with Dayton Hamvention. Read More