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12/10/2010 | The K7RA Solar Update
The average daily sunspot numbers for the week were up more than nine points to 35, and average solar flux rose more than six points to 87.3. These differences compare the dates of December 2-8 with the previous seven days. The average planetary A index d
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12/10/2010 | Surfin’: Debunking Ham Radio’s Urban LegendsThis week, Surfin’ scopes out Snopes.com for the truth behind ham radio’s urban legends.
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12/09/2010 | Amateur Allocation at Lower MF Gains Formal Support in the Americas
A secondary allocation to the Amateur Radio Service at 461-469 and 471-478 kHz gained inter-American support in meetings held earlier this month in Bogota, Colombia, with the Permanent Consultative Committee II (PCC.II) of the Inter-American Telecommunica
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12/08/2010 | Saddle Up for the 2010 CW Rookie Roundup!
The ARRL’s newest on-the-air operating event -- the Rookie Roundup -- is designed to help newly licensed amateurs build their operating skills on HF. This is a contest specifically for those new to Amateur Radio, similar to the ARRL Novice Roundup that ra
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12/07/2010 | New QuickStats Poll Now Available on ARRL Web Site
Four new poll questions have just been published on the QuickStats page on the ARRL Web site. Let your voice be heard!
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12/07/2010 | NCVEC Releases New General Class Question Pool
The Question Pool Committee (QPC) of the National Conference of Volunteer Examiner Coordinators (NCVEC) released the new General class (Element 3) question pool on Tuesday, December 7. This new question pool -- including graphics and diagrams -- will beco
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12/07/2010 | Body of Veteran Balloonist Richard Abruzzo, KC5VWK, Found off Italian Coast
The bodies of famed hot-air balloonist Richard Abruzzo, KC5VWK, of Albuquerque, New Mexico, and a companion were discovered on Monday, December 6 deep underwater off the coast of Vieste, Italy. Abruzzo, 47, and Carol Rymer-Davis, 65, of Denver, Colorado,
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12/06/2010 | Amateur Radio Quiz: For Auld AcquaintanceHere at the end of the year, it’s customary to remember those who have gone before us. This quiz acknowledges events and individuals that shaped ham radio. For those of you who are new to the hobby, here are some great topics to research online and find o
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