-
10/27/2011 | FCC Tightens BPL Interference Rules -- But Not By Enough
On October 24, 2011, the FCC released the Second Report and Order in its proceeding -- now in its 9th year -- to adopt rules for Access Broadband over Power Line (BPL) systems. The Second Report and Order is the final step in the Commission’s effort to co
Learn More -
10/27/2011 | ARES®/NTS Study: ECAC Submits Interim Report
ARES® and the National Traffic System (NTS) exist as the League’s implementation of the basic principle stated in Part 97.1(a): “Recognition and enhancement of the value of the Amateur Service to the public as a voluntary non-commercial communication serv
Learn More -
10/26/2011 | Hurricane Watch Net to Activate for Hurricane Rina
The Hurricane Watch Net (HWN) will activate at 8:30 AM (EDT) October 27 for Hurricane Rina, currently a Category 1 storm. The HWN will be active on 14.325 MHz to report observed conditions to WX4NHC, the Amateur Radio station at the National Hurricane Cen
Learn More -
10/26/2011 | 2011 ARRL CW Sweepstakes -- Are You Ready?
Steeped in tradition and still as exciting as ever, the 78th Annual ARRL Sweepstakes offers US and Canadian operators a fun-filled contest opportunity again this fall. First up is CW Sweepstakes during the weekend of November 5-7.
Learn More -
10/25/2011 | FCC, FEMA, NOAA to Conduct First Nationwide Test of Emergency Alert System
The FCC, in coordination with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), will conduct the first nationwide test of the Emergency Alert System (EAS) at 2 PM EST (1900 UTC) Wednesday, Novem
Learn More -
Feature
10/25/2011 | ARDF Update: New Mexico Hosts Successful Foxhunting ChampionshipsIt’s called “Duke City.” Perhaps that’s why the hams of Albuquerque treat visitors like royalty.
Learn More -
10/25/2011 | Special ARRL Webinar Scheduled for November 3: Hams, Emergencies and the News
ARES® and emergency groups have had their hands full in the past months. Time and again, Amateur Radio has been called upon to provide emergency communications. In some places, the hams made the news and were highly praised, while in other places, the com
Learn More -
10/24/2011 | WD2XSH Experimental Stations to Be Active on November 3
A number of the WD2XSH experimental stations will be on the air on Thursday, November 3 to mark the 105th anniversary of the Berlin International Radiotelegraphic Convention. According to ARRL WD2XSH Coordinator, stations operating in the band from 495-51
Learn More