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09/21/2012 | The K7RA Solar Update

The average daily sunspot numbers dropped this week, from 83.1 to 56, while the average daily solar flux declined from 118.9 to 101.4. Sunspot numbers for September 13-19 were 44, 44, 53, 77, 51, 61 and 62, with a mean of 56. Read More
09/21/2012 | Everett Gracey, WA6CBA (SK)

Everett Gracey, WA6CBA, of Grass Valley, California, passed away on August 26. He was 90. In 1979, Gracey -- along with Ken, K6HCP, and Jacqui Holladay -- founded Mirage Communications. He was also the founder of RF Concepts. Read More
09/21/2012 | Surfin’: Logging Periodically

This week, Surfin’ can begin antenna maintenance now that the trees are out of the way. Read More
09/20/2012 | The 2011 English Estates Teach-In

D-STAR and AMSAT bring excitement to a Florida elementary school. Read More
09/20/2012 | Last Man Standing Plans Special Event Station

The crew of the hit ABC comedy Last Man Standing is planning a radio event on Sunday, October 28 to kick off the show’s second season. Last Man Standing features Tim Allen as Mike Baxter, KA0XTT. Read More
09/19/2012 | DXCC Desk Approves 11 Operations for DXCC Credit

On September 19, the ARRL DXCC Desk approved the 11 operations that occurred in 2012 for DXCC credit. Read More
09/19/2012 | ARDF Update: A Baker’s Dozen of Medals for ARDF Team USA

USA is now a serious contender at the ARDF World Championships. Read More
09/18/2012 | Find Out What’s In Store at the 2012 ARRL National Convention

On October 12-14, the ARRL will welcome members and friends to the 2012 ARRL National Convention in Santa Clara, California. Hosted by Pacificon and sponsored by members of the Mount Diablo Amateur Radio Club, this three-day event is sure to be jam-packed Read More
09/18/2012 | Sean Smith, KG4WSS, Killed in Consulate Attack

Sean P. Smith, KG4WSS, of Falls Church, Virginia, was killed when the US Consulate in Benghazi, Libya, was attacked on September 11. Read More
09/18/2012 | Looking Ahead to WRC-15

From an Amateur Radio perspective, the 2012 World Radiocommunication Conference (WRC-12) was very successful. According to IARU Secretary Rod Stafford, W6ROD, the IARU Administrative Council will meet in the next 45 days and will address the agenda items Read More
09/17/2012 | Federal Employees Can Help Support ARRL through the 2012 Combined Federal Campaign

For the past 11 years, the US Office of Personnel Management has designated the ARRL to participate in the Combined Federal Campaign (CFC). In that time, this campaign for federal government civilian employees, US Postal Service workers and members of the Read More
09/14/2012 | The K7RA Solar Update

Solar activity retreated this week, with the average daily sunspot numbers off nearly 46 points -- about 35 percent -- to 83.1, while the average daily solar flux declined 18 points to 118.9. Read More
09/14/2012 | Digital Edition of October QST Now Available

The digital version of the October QST is now available to ARRL members. The digital version includes many features not available in the print version. Read More
09/14/2012 | Surfin’: Whacking Radios

This week, Surfin’ discovers a new way of fixing radios. Read More
09/13/2012 | ARRL to Welcome USTTI Students in October

Next month -- October 1-5 -- the ARRL will welcome international students who want to learn how to administer and regulate Amateur Radio programs in their home countries. Read More
09/12/2012 | Three Hams Return to Earth this Weekend; Watch Live on NASA TV

After spending 125 days in space, NASA Flight Engineer Joe Acaba,KE5DAR, Expedition 32 Commander Gennady Padalka, RN3DT and Flight Engineer Sergei Revin, RN3BS (both of the Russian Federal Space Agency) will begin their voyage home to Earth this weekend. Read More