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02/21/2013 | Amateur-created “Varicode” Adopted as ITU Recommendation
On Tuesday, February 19, François Rancy -- Director of the Radiocommunication Bureau (ITU-R) of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) -- announced the simultaneous adoption and approval by correspondence of a new Recommendation entitled Telegrap
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02/21/2013 | FCC Upholds California Man’s $24,000 Fine for Unlicensed Radio Operations, Refusing Inspection of Radio Equipment
In June 2011, the FCC issued a Forfeiture Order in the amount of $24,000 to Kevin W. Bondy of Encino, California for engaging in unlicensed radio operation, intentional interference to licensed radio operations and for refusing to allow an inspection of h
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02/21/2013 | American Red Cross to Phase Out Emergency Communication Response Vehicles
The American Red Cross has made the decision to phase out and decommission its Emergency Communication Response Vehicles (ECRVs), due to changes in technology, as well as a new satellite system and other factors regarding the vehicle fleet.
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02/20/2013 | ARRL Spring Section Manager Election Results
Montana, Arizona and Iowa will be getting new Section Managers beginning April 1.
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02/20/2013 | Three Operations Approved for DXCC Credit
ARRL DXCC Manager Bill Moore, NC1L, reports that three current operations have been approved for DXCC credit.
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02/19/2013 | International Space Station Experiences Loss of Communications with Ground Control
At approximately 9:45 AM EST (1445 UTC) on Tuesday, February 19, the International Space Station experienced a loss of communication with the ground.
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02/15/2013 | Australian Amateurs May Lose 2300 – 2302 MHz
Australian Amateurs May Lose 2300 – 2302 MHz
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02/15/2013 | The K7RA Solar Update
Solar activity continues at the low levels that we have seen in the past few weeks. The sunspot numbers have been remarkably consistent, with the average daily numbers for the weeks since January 17 at 56.4, 55.7, 50.7 and finally 51.3 for this past week.
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