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03/09/2022 | Study: Rapid Development of Satellite Mega-Constellations Risks Tragedies of the Commons
A study reported in Nature, “Satellite mega-constellations create risks in Low Earth Orbit, the atmosphere and on Earth,” in Scientific Reports (May 2021) by Aaron C. Boley and Michael Byers, says the rapid development of mega-constellations risks mult... Read More
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03/08/2022 | Former ARRL Eastern Pennsylvania SM, Traffic Handler Joe Ames, W3JY, SK
Former ARRL Eastern Pennsylvania SM, Traffic Handler Joe Ames, W3JY, SK Read More
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03/07/2022 | Axiom Private Astronaut Mission Crew Will Conduct ARISS School Contacts
The astronauts aboard the Ax-1 private space mission will conduct ARISS school contacts. Read More
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03/04/2022 | The K7RA Solar Update
Tad Cook, K7RA, Seattle, reports: Solar activity was weaker over the February 24 – March 2 reporting week, with the average daily sunspot number weakening from 54.3 to 44, but average daily solar flux rising slightly from 95.4 to 98.5. Geomagnetic num... Read More
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03/03/2022 | Ukraine Maintains Ham Radio Silence in State of Emergency
Radio amateurs in Ukraine appear to be diligently maintaining radio silence as the state of emergency declared there just prior to the Russian military invasion remains in effect. A February 24 decree from President Volodymyr Zelensky included “a ban o... Read More
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03/03/2022 | Registration is Open for USA ARDF Championships
Registration is now open for the 21st USA Championships of Amateur Radio Direction Finding (ARDF), set for April 7 – 10, 2022. The competition will take place in Prince William Forest Park near Quantico, Virginia. “Radio orienteers from all over the ... Read More
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03/03/2022 | HamXposition to Host ARRL New England and Hudson Division Conventions
In what may be a “first,” the Northeast HamXposition will host both the ARRL New England and Hudson Division conventions this year. HamXposition takes place August 26 – 28, 2022, in Marlborough, Massachusetts, and tickets will become available May 1. F... Read More
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03/03/2022 | Volunteer Monitor Program Cautions against Operating Beyond License Privileges
Many of the Advisory Notices sent out each month by the ARRL Volunteer Monitor Program go to stations heard operating outside the operator’s license privileges. Typical cases often involve operators holding Technician- or General-class amateur licenses... Read More
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02/28/2022 | Joe Reisert, W1JR, Wins the February 2022 QST Cover Plaque Award
Joe Reisert, W1JR, Wins the February 2022 QST Cover Plaque Award. Read More
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02/28/2022 | ARRL Seeks Exemption from Proposed US Forest Service Communication Facility Fees; Comment Period to be Re-Opened Through March 31
ARRL Seeks Exemption from Proposed US Forest Service Communication Facility Fees; Comment Period to be Re-Opened Through March 31 Read More
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02/25/2022 | The K7RA Solar Update
Solar activity declined recently, but we can expect an improvement soon Read More
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02/24/2022 | Amateur Radio in Ukraine Ordered Off the Air in State of Emergency
A state of emergency was declared in Ukraine just prior to the Russian military invasion. Read More
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02/24/2022 | Crozet Island DXpedition Preparations are Moving Forward
The upcoming solo DXpedition to Crozet Island, spearheaded by Thierry Mazel, F6CUK, will likely arrive on the island around Christmas. Read More
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02/24/2022 | Tickets are on Sale for Next QSO Today Virtual Ham Expo, March 12 – 13
ARRL Life Member Courtney Duncan, N5BF, will be the keynote speaker for the QSO Today Virtual Ham Expoon Saturday, March 12, in the QSO Today Virtual Ham Expo auditorium. Read More
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02/24/2022 | ARRL Board of Directors Elects Officers, Executive Committee
ARRL President Rick Roderick, K5UR, was re-elected to another term by the Board of Directors. Read More
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02/24/2022 | FCC: Amateur Service Licensees May Not Use Radio Equipment to Commit Criminal Acts
The FCC Enforcement Bureau has re-issued an earlier reminder that licensees in the Amateur Radio Service, as well as licensees and operators in the Personal Radio Services are prohibited from using their radios to commit or facilitate criminal acts. Read More
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