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ITU WRC-19 Conference Preparatory Meeting Under Way in Geneva February 18, 2019
The second Conference Preparatory Meeting (CPM) in advance of World Radio Communication Conference 2019 (WRC-19) this fall got under way on February 18 at International Telecommunication Union (ITU) Headquarters in Geneva. Delegates from around the world are attending.This CPM will prepare a consolidated report that will support of the work of WRC-19, based on contributions […]
Antarctic Activity Week is Under Way February 18, 2019
Antarctic Activity Week (AAW) 2019 is under way until February 24, with special call signs on the air. The goal of the event is to promote interest in Antarctica, where many countries have established research facilities.Some of the call signs to listen for are: Australia, VK2ANT; Austria, OE16AAW, OE88WAP, OE89ANT, and OE90AAW; Belgium, OR16ANT; France, […]
XX9D in Macau: And You Think Your Noise Problem is Bad February 18, 2019
The group that’s been activating Macau as XX9D for the past week or so reports its biggest challenge is not so much managing the pileups but hearing the pileups in the first place due to high noise levels. Nonetheless, the group has managed some 18,000 contacts on 160 through 6 meters, and the operators credit […]
Amateur Radio is Aboard during Attempt to Become Oldest Circumnavigator February 18, 2019
FCC: Supplier’s Declaration of Conformity Procedures are Now in Effect February 16, 2019
The FCC is reminding electronic device retailers that Supplier’s Declaration of Conformity (SDoC) procedures are now in effect and being enforced. In an FCC Enforcement Advisory released February 15, the FCC Enforcement Bureau (EB) pointed out that marketers of RF devices may be subject to new compliance requirements provided in the SDoC procedures.“In general, a […]
HamSCI Workshop Receives National Science Foundation Grant February 15, 2019
Planned Experiment Will Disconnect Russia from the Internet February 15, 2019
Authorities and major internet providers in Russia intend to disconnect the country from the internet as part of a planned experiment purportedly aimed at enhancing national security, the Russian news agency RosBiznesKonsalting (RBK) has reported. The stated reason for the experiment is to gather insights and provide feedback and modifications to a proposed law introduced […]
The Latest Episode of ARRL Audio News is Available February 15, 2019
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.
ARRL Headquarters Seeks Radiosport and Field Services Manager February 15, 2019
ARRL is accepting applications for the position of Radiosport and Field Services Manager at ARRL Headquarters in Newington, Connecticut. This is a full-time, exempt position with a competitive salary. The successful candidate would be responsible for managing the Radiosport and Field Services functions, including employee training, and program and services delivery to members and field […]
The K7RA Solar Update February 15, 2019
Another week passed with no sunspots, and as of February 14 it has been over two weeks since any sunspots were observed, the last on January 30. February 7 through 13 saw average daily solar flux decline from 71.1 to 70.4, compared to the previous seven days. Geomagnetic indices were lower, with average daily planetary […]

North-2 District Meeting – Du Bois

By Joe W3BC, WPA SM | August 4, 2017

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Saturday October 28, Penn State DuBois Campus, Hiller Auditorium The North-2 District Meeting is scheduled for Saturday, October 28 from 12:00 noon to 4 pm at the Penn State DuBois Campus in the Hiller Building Auditorium. 12:00 — Sign-in and Seating 12:15 — Greeting, ARRL Briefing and WPA News – Joe Shupienis W3BC 12:30 — Public…

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Groundhog Day Special Event Station

By Joe W3BC, WPA SM | December 26, 2016

SPECIAL EVENT 02/04/2017Feb 4, 1400Z-2100Z, K3HWJ, Punxsutawney, PA. Punxsutawney Area Amateur Radio Club. 14.340 7.245. Certificate Punxsutawney Area Amateur Radio Club P.O. Box 3 Punxsutawney, PA 15767 punxyclub.com

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