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03/12/2014 | “Ham Video” Transmits Live Images of Astronaut Mike Hopkins, KF5LJG, From the ISS

The Amateur Radio Digital TV system on the ISS sent live video back to Earth on March 8. Read More
03/11/2014 | Amateur Radio Played Role in Missing Airliner Response

Ham radio volunteers helped provide a communication link for family members of the missing Malaysian Airline jetliner passengers. Read More
03/11/2014 | FCC Cites Ham’s “History of Compliance” in Reducing Fine for Unlicensed Broadcasting

The FCC cuts a fine it levied on an Amateur Radio licensee for unlicensed broadcasting and not allowing a station inspection. Read More
03/11/2014 | NPR’s “All Things Considered” Segment to Include Spark Gap Morse from ARRL

Spark gap Morse code generated at ARRL Headquarters will be featured in an NPR "All Things Considered" segment. Read More
03/10/2014 | W1AW Centennial Operations Shift to Arizona and Ohio on March 12

Centennial W1AW portable operations will shift states on March 12 (UTC). Read More
03/10/2014 | “April Fool’s” Tradition Continues in QST

Although April Fool’s Day is still a few weeks away, the April issue of QST is in the mail (and available now in digital form) with several pranks in store for readers. “April Fool’s pranks are well-established traditions in the publishing world, and... Read More
03/08/2014 | The April Issue of Digital QST is Now Available!

Go online now and start reading! Read More
03/07/2014 | Industry Canada Rolls Out Updated Ham Radio Question Pool, New Exam Generator

Canadian applicants for a ham radio license will be tested under a revised question pool and exams prepared by a new exam generator. Read More
03/07/2014 | The K7RA Solar Update

The second peak of Solar Cycle 24 continues Read More
03/07/2014 | KickSat CubeSat to Deploy Smallest Earth-Orbiting Satellites

An innovative satellite project will put hundreds of tiny 437 MHz satellites into orbit. Read More
03/07/2014 | Michigan Ham Promoting Civilian Conservation Corps Special Event

A Michigan ham wants to commemorate the Civilian Conservation Corp (CCC) with a special event this summer. Read More
03/07/2014 | 2014 Preparedness Summit to Highlight Importance of Amateur Radio

The 2014 Preparedness Summit is embracing Amateur Radio with a special event station and exam sessions. Read More
03/06/2014 | CQ Names New Advertising Manager as Publisher Shifts Gears

CQ has named a new ad manager as it adjusts to a new publishing reality. Read More
03/06/2014 | Hams’ Experimental VLF Signals Heard in the UK, Europe

Hams experimenting on very low frequencies have been heard across the Atlantic. Read More
03/06/2014 | FCC Cites New Jersey CB Shop for Marketing Unauthorized RF Devices

The FCC has cited a New Jersey CB shop for marketing non-certified RF devices. Read More
03/05/2014 | FCC Chairman Names New Acting Enforcement Bureau Chief

The FCC chairman has announced the appointment of an acting Enforcement Bureau chief. Read More