ARRL News
- January 24, 2020
- The Latest Episode of ARRL Audio News is Now Available
Listen to the new episode of ARRL Audio News on your iOS or Android podcast app, or online at http://www.blubrry.com/arrlaudionews/. Audio News is also retransmitted on a number of FM repeaters. Click here and then scroll down to see the list.
- January 24, 2020
- N0AX Wins the January QST Cover Plaque Award
The winning article for the January 2020 QST Cover Plaque award is “Untangling the Decibel Dilemma” by H. Ward Silver, NØAX.
The QST Cover Plaque Award -- given to the author or authors of the most popular article in each issue -- is determined by a vote of ARRL members on the QST Cover Plaque Poll web page. Cast a ballot for your favorite article in the February issue today.
- January 24, 2020
- The K7RA Solar Update
No sunspots appeared over this reporting week (January 16-22) and on January 22 Spaceeweather.com reported currently the consecutive period of spotless days is 11. But all recent sunspots have had Cycle 25 polarity.
Average daily solar flux reported in last week’s bulletin was 72.5, and this week it was 71.2.
Average daily planetary A index went from 5.6 to 4.1, and the middle latitude A index ch...
- January 21, 2020
- AMSAT Says its GOLF-TEE Initiative has Met a Major Milestone
- January 21, 2020
- ARRL Events App is Available for Apple iOS and Android Devices
- January 21, 2020
- ITU Development Sector Publication Highlights Amateur Radio’s Role in Emergency Communication
Amateur radio is featured in the publication, ITU Guidelines for national emergency telecommunication plans, published by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) Development Sector (ITU-D). The publication notes that radio amateurs have supported communication in emergency situations on a voluntary basis since the dawn of radio.
“They are experts in radio communications and have the equi...
- January 21, 2020
- Spanish Radio Amateurs May Exchange Current Call Signs for Permanent 2 × 1 Call Signs
- January 21, 2020
- ARES Volunteers Establish “Plan B” Communication Network in Puerto Rico
Amateur Radio Emergency Service (ARES®) volunteers in Puerto Rico continued over the weekend to report for daily duty at an American Red Cross (ARC) distribution center in Mayagüez and at ARC Headquarters in San Juan. The two sites are at the ready to provide a “Plan B” communication backbone in the event the seismic situation worsens. A magnitude 6.4 earthquake struck southwestern Puerto Rico ...
- January 21, 2020
- ARISS Opens Window for ISS Ham Radio Contact Proposals on February 1
- January 19, 2020
- Barry Shelley, N1VXY, to Become ARRL Interim CEO
At its meeting this weekend, the ARRL Board of Directors did not elect Howard Michel, WB2ITX, as the ARRL Chief Executive Officer. Beginning Monday, January 20, Barry Shelley, N1VXY, will become interim CEO. Mr. Shelley was ARRL’s Chief Financial Officer for 28 years and CEO during 2018 before his retirement. The board has created a search committee to select the next CEO. More details on this ...
- January 17, 2020
- New Book from ARRL: Amateur Radio Contesting for Beginners
- January 17, 2020
- The Latest Episode of ARRL Audio News is Now Available
Listen to the new episode of ARRL Audio News on your iOS or Android podcast app, or online at http://www.blubrry.com/arrlaudionews/. Audio News is also retransmitted on a number of FM repeaters. Click here and then scroll down to see the list.
- January 17, 2020
- SAQ Alexanderson Alternator 2019 Christmas Eve Transmission Heard by More than 400 Listeners
The Alexanderson alternator 2019 Christmas Eve transmission on 17.2 kHz from SAQ in Grimeton, Sweden, was heard by more than 400 listeners. SAQ reported conditions were very good, with clear, dry weather, and the vintage transmitter functioned flawlessly. Lars Kålland, SM6NM, was at the key to deliver the Christmas message, his last as he is retiring. SAQ said it was stunned by the number of re...
- January 17, 2020
- Large-Scale DXpedition to Timor-Leste Planned for this Fall
The Lagunaria DX Group is planning a “large-scale DXpedition” to Timor-Leste (4W) in the October/November 2020 timeframe.
“We currently have one team member in Timor-Leste negotiating with different ministries, companies, and accommodation facilities,” said team member Chris Janssen, DL1MGB. “Right now, we have positive feedback from all. We even already have a confirmed reservation for two clos...