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10/02/2012 | DXCC Desk Approves 2010 J5IFD DXpedition to Guinea-Bissau

ARRL DXCC Manager Bill Moore, NC1L, reports that the 2010 J5IFD DXpedition to Guinea-Bissau has been approved for DXCC credit. “If you have had these operations rejected in a recent application, please send an e-mail to the ARRL DXCC Desk,” Moore said. “P Read More
10/01/2012 | ARRL in Action: What Have We Been Up to Lately?

This feature -- including convenient Web links to useful information -- is a concise monthly update of some of the things ARRL is doing on behalf of its members. This installment covers the month of September. Read More
10/01/2012 | Thomas Schaefer, NY4I, Wins September QST Cover Plaque Award

The winner of the August QST Cover Plaque award is Thomas Schaefer, NY4I, for his article “Your Antenna is on Fire!” Congratulations Thomas! The QST Cover Plaque Award -- given to the author or authors of the best article in each issue -- is determined by Read More
09/29/2012 | Youth@HamRadio.Fun: The Young Amateurs Contest Ham Team

Everyone has heard the phrase “If you build it, they will come,” and when it comes to ham radio, they will. Read More
09/28/2012 | The K7RA Solar Update

The average daily sunspot numbers rose this week from 56 to 81.3, while the average daily solar flux increased from 101.4 to 129.7. Read More
09/28/2012 | Surfin’: Google Earth Radio Tricks

This week, Surfin’ features guest columnist Mike Schaffer, KA3JAW, of September 7 Surfin’ fame. Read More
09/27/2012 | Attention Kit Builders: The ARRL Wants to Hear from You!

The ARRL wants to hear from kit builders about simple useful, educational and exciting kits. Read More
09/26/2012 | Ethiopian Amateur Radio Society Chairman Sid T. May, ET3SID (SK)

Ethiopian Amateur Radio Society (EARS) Chairman Sid T. May, ET3SID/G4CTQ/AB3OZ, passed away September 25. In 1993, May established ET3AA, the first Amateur Radio club in Ethiopia. Read More
09/25/2012 | A First-Hand Look at the Z60K Activation in Kosovo

On September 12, the Autoriteti Rregullativ i Telekomunikacionit (ART) -- Kosovo’s telecommunications regulatory authority -- created the necessary legal framework for the development of an Amateur Radio Service in the Republic of Kosovo. Read More
09/25/2012 | Army MARS Adopts New Leadership System

Army MARS Chief Stephen G. Klinefelter has implemented a major leadership realignment: Under the new organization chart, the 11 Regional Directors -- all volunteers -- will assume the day-to-day management responsibility previously exercised from the Army Read More
09/24/2012 | IARU Region 3 Chairman Michael Owen, VK3KI (SK)

IARU Region 3 Chairman Michael Owen, VK3KI, passed away September 22. He was 75. Owen, who was also President of the Wireless Institute of Australia (WIA) -- that country’s IARU Member-Society -- participated in many IARU committees and was a member of th Read More
09/24/2012 | Last Man Standing Producer Cancels Special Event

Due to concerns over possible violations of Section 97.113(a)(3), John Amodeo, NN6JA, has cancelled the Last Man Standing Special Event Station planned for October 28. Read More
09/22/2012 | The Amateur Amateur: Ready, SET 1, SET 2...

“Who did you say you were again?” the receptionist asked. “Gary Hoffman,” I said. “I'm with the Amateur Radio Emergency Service. I’m supposed to run a test on your Amateur Radio equipment.” Read More
09/21/2012 | ARRL HQ Seeks Applicants for the Position of QST Technical Editor

The ARRL is seeking applicants for the position of QST Technical Editor Read More
09/21/2012 | ARRL Executive Committee to Meet in Colorado

The ARRL Executive Committee will meet Saturday, September 29 in Denver, Colorado. ARRL President Kay Craigie, N3KN, serves as Chairman of the Executive Committee. Read More
09/21/2012 | Former AMSAT President Bill Tynan, W3XO, to Receive RCA’s Goldwater Award

The Radio Club of America (RCA) has announced that William A. Tynan, W3XO, of Kerrville, Texas, will receive its 2012 Barry Goldwater Amateur Radio Award. Read More