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05/29/2020 | The Latest Episode of ARRL Audio News is Now Available

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05/29/2020 | Social Distancing Exam Sessions Demonstrate Pent-Up Demand for Testing

A recent in-person “social-distancing” amateur radio exam session in Indiana and a “drive-in” session in California are representative of those that are relieving some of the pent-up demand for testing. Read More
05/29/2020 | The K7RA Solar Update

No sunspots, but relatively calm conditions Read More
05/28/2020 | Rocky Mountain Vice Director Resigns to Accept Appointment as Colorado Section Manager

ARRL Rocky Mountain Division Vice Director Robert Wareham, N0ESQ, has stepped down from that post to accept appointment as Colorado Section Manager. Read More
05/28/2020 | Global COVID-19 Radio Event Set for June 6 – 7

An on-air gathering over the June 6 – 7 weekend will offer a further opportunity for stay-at-home stations and radio amateurs to share greetings in a contest-like framework. Read More
05/28/2020 | Temporary Rule Waivers Announced for 2020 ARRL Field Day

The ARRL Programs and Services Committee (PSC) has adopted two temporary rule waivers for Field Day 2020. Read More
05/27/2020 | Historic SpaceX Launch Carrying Radio Amateur, Fellow Astronaut, to ISS is Scrubbed

NASA astronauts Bob Behnken, KE5GGX, and Doug Hurley will have to wait a few more days to see if the can make US space history. Read More
05/27/2020 | Hurricane Exercise Carried Out in Southeastern US

A pre-hurricane season exercise was carried out on May 16 in the Southeast. Read More
05/27/2020 | Another New Beta Version of WSJT-X is Available

A new beta (“release candidate”), WSJT-X version 2.2.0-rc2, has been placed on the WSJT-X website. Read More
05/22/2020 | The Latest Episode of ARRL Audio News is Now Available

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05/22/2020 | Director, Vice Director Nominations Invited in Five ARRL Divisions

Nominations are being invited in five ARRL Divisions for the volunteer positions of Director and Vice Director, for 3-year terms that start January 1, 2021. Read More
05/22/2020 | Venerable AO-7 Satellite Continues to Deliver

The nearly 46-year-old AO-7 amateur satellite made a remarkable contact possible on May 4. Read More
05/22/2020 | Federal Judge Okays Retrieval of Titanic Marconi Wireless Equipment

A US federal judge in Virginia has given permission to retrieve the ill-fated RMS Titanic’s Marconi wireless gear, which transmitted distress calls from the sinking ocean liner during its maiden voyage. Read More
05/22/2020 | The K7RA Solar Update

No sunspots, but plenty of sporadic E activity Read More
05/21/2020 | ARISS Multipoint Telebridge Contact via Amateur Radio Concept Proving Successful

Judging by the outcome of two tests so far, the new Amateur Radio on the International Space Station (ARISS) Multipoint Telebridge Contact via Amateur Radio concept appears to be a winner. Read More
05/21/2020 | K0BAK Wins the May QST Cover Plaque Award

Roving in the Canadian Maritime provinces Read More