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The K7RA Solar Update April 19, 2019
New sunspot group 2739 appeared on April 17, and the daily sunspot number rose to 24. The new sunspot has a polarity indicating it is still part of old cycle 24, the current sunspot cycle. This reporting week (April 11-17) the average daily sunspot number rose from 6.9 to 14, while average daily solar flux […]
Djibouti J20DX IOTA DXpedition Thwarted by Bureaucracy April 18, 2019
Today is World Amateur Radio Day 2019! April 18, 2019
So Now What? April 18, 2019
“All About Safety” is the focus of the new (April 18) episode of the “So Now What?“ podcast for Amateur Radio newcomers. If you’re a newly licensed Amateur Radio operator, chances are you have lots of questions. This biweekly podcast has answers! “So Now What?” offers insights from those who’ve been just where you are […]
ARRL “Radio Communications” Billboard Promotes Ham Radio on I-40 April 17, 2019
“Mentoring the Next Generation” is Hamvention and ARRL 2019 National Convention Theme April 17, 2019
ARRL Headquarters will be Closed on Friday, April 19 April 17, 2019
ARRL Headquarters will be closed on Friday, April 19. There will be no W1AW bulletin or code practice transmissions on Friday, and no edition of the ARRL Audio News podcast this week. ARRL Headquarters will reopen on Monday, April 22, at 8 AM EDT. We wish everyone a safe and enjoyable holiday weekend.
AMSAT Academy to be Held Prior to Hamvention April 16, 2019
AMSAT Academy will take place on Thursday, May 16, the day before Hamvention. AMSAT says this is a unique opportunity for both beginners and advanced satellite operators to learn about Amateur Radio in space and working the FM, linear transponder, and digital satellites now in orbit.AMSAT Academy will take place on Thursday, May 16, 9 […]
DXpeditioner Kenneth Opskar, LA7GIA, is Recipient of Intrepid Spirit Award April 16, 2019
Hamvention Opening Gates to All on Final Day of 2019 Show April 16, 2019
Hamvention® has announced that it will open the gates to all, without charge, on the final day of the annual gathering at Greene County Fairgrounds and Expo Center in Xenia, Ohio. Hamvention 2019 General Chair Jack Gerbs, WB8SCT, said the idea is to encourage the curious to see what attracts some 30,000 visitors to Hamvention […]

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