Recent News
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12/11/2023 | WRC-23 Reaches Acceptable Conclusion on 23-centimeter Issue
During the WRC-23 deliberations, strong positions were expressed by all parties involved. The result is a well-supported compromise for a footnote in the Radio Regulations regarding amateur and amateur satellite service operation 1240 -1300 MHz
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12/11/2023 | The K7RA Solar Update
Six new sunspot groups emerged over this reporting week (November 30 to December 6).
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12/08/2023 | ARRL Teachers Institute Grad Prepares Students for Ham Radio Contact with Astronaut
On Monday, December 11, 2023, students at Harbor Creek Senior High School in Harborcreek, Pennsylvania, will host an Amateur Radio on the International Space Station (ARISS) contact.
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12/08/2023 | IARU and ARRL Attending WRC-23 in Dubai, UAE
The International Telecommunication Union (ITU) World Radiocommunication Conference 2023 (WRC-23) began November 20 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, and will continue through December 15, 2023.
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12/08/2023 | Bandwidth Limits Replace Symbol Rates on the HF Bands, Other Bands Open for Comment
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) published new rules adopted last month that replace the symbol rate restrictions on the HF bands with a bandwidth limit of 2.8 kHz. The new rules go into effect January 8, 2024.
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12/07/2023 | VOTA Red Badges On The Air Event December 17
To help members boost their VOTA point totals, ARRL is hosting a Red Badges on the Air activity on December 17, 2023, from 1500 - 2100 UTC.
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12/07/2023 | New Amateur Extra-Class Question Pool Released Effective July 1, 2024
The National Conference of Volunteer Examiner Coordinators (NCVEC) Question Pool Committee (QPC) has released the 2024 - 2028 Extra-Class FCC Element 4 Question Pool Syllabus to the public
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12/06/2023 | ARDC and ARRL Announce $2.1 Million for the Next Generation of Amateur Radio
Amateur Radio Digital Communications (ARDC) and The ARRL Foundation announced a three-year commitment with over $2.1 million in combined funding to support scholarships for radio amateurs, radio technology for classroom teachers, and amateur radio club gr
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