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02/27/2010 | IARU Region 2 and Radio Club de Chile Request Amateurs to Keep Emergency Frequencies Clear
A massive 8.8 magnitude earthquake hit Chile today at 0634 UTC, triggering a potential tsunami. IARU Region 2 and the Red Chilena Nor Austral de Servicio (RECNA) have suggested Amateur Radio operators monitor the following emergency communications frequen
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02/26/2010 | Surfin': Hamming Your Way to FameThis week, Surfin' visits museums and the halls of fame of the baseball and ham radio variety.
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02/26/2010 | The K7RA Solar Update
Two new sunspot groups -- 1050 and 1051 -- appeared on February 23 and 24. We've now seen 38 continuous days with sunspots (including today); the last time there were no sunspots for two or more days in a row was back on November 23-December 8 when we saw
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02/25/2010 | FCC Allows Robotic Device in Amateur Band
In January 2008, a company called ReconRobotics filed a request with the FCC for a waiver of Part 90 of the Commission's Rules with respect to the Recon Scout -- a remote-controlled, maneuverable surveillance robot designed for use in areas that may be to
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02/24/2010 | ARRL DX Phone Contest Brings DX in Full Force to the HF Bands!
With the 2010 ARRL International DX CW Contest now history, the first weekend in March brings the next round of competition: the 2010 ARRL International DX Phone Contest. Like its CW predecessor, this event focuses on DX stations working all US states and
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02/24/2010 | ARDF Update: Foxes, Fitness and Fun in 2010There are radio transmitters to find and medals to be won at ARDF events around the nation and the world. Make this your year to get involved!
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02/24/2010 | ARRL Continuing Education Online Course Registration
Registration remains open through Sunday, March 21, 2010, for these online course sessions beginning on Friday, April 2, 2010: Amateur Radio Emergency Communications Level 1; Antenna Modeling; Radio Frequency Interference; Antenna Design and Construction;
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02/23/2010 | Iceland Amateurs Receive New Privileges
As of Friday, February 19, Iceland’s Post and Telecom Administration (PTA) granted temporary experimental access to the 4 and 600 meter bands at least through the end of 2010.
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