Job Openings at ARRL Headquarters
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Monthly Archives: August 2021
N1MM+ Updates!
Version 1.0.9252 (August 31, 2021) K4 Radio Control: Increased the command pacing and slowed the radio polling to eliminate...
Ham Radio Deluxe Software Overview
This is an updated overview video that describes the overall features of the Ham Radio Deluxe Software suite. Ham...
Use a Crossband Repeater Instead
“Ken, N2DF, is having trouble with his HT because of his metal house. He is unable to connect and...
FEMA Announces HF Interoperability Activity on 60-Meter Channels 1 and 2
Channels 1 and 2 on 60 meters will be available starting on August 30 for interoperability between US government...
Mini SSB receiver ATS-25 (LW/MW/SW/FM)
It’s small SSB/AM/FM receiver with wide band coverage – LW/MW/SW/FM. Touchscreen and simple menu makes this radio easy to...
What size or gauge of wire should I use for an antenna
“A viewer asks: What size of gauge of wire should I use for my portable End Fed Half Wave...
FCC Grants Temporary Waiver to Permit Higher Symbol Rate Data Transmissions for Hurricane Ida Traffic
The FCC has granted an ARRL emergency request for a temporary waiver intended to facilitate relief communications in the...
WA4JQS
Episode 365 – Tony DePrato – WA4JQS Tony DePrato WA4JQS had an early love of radio and a junior...
Amateur Radio Newsline Report 2287 for Friday August 27, 2021
– DISPUTE OVER SUSPECTED RFI AND INSULIN PUMP – NASA MAKING PLANS FOR A ‘LUNAR ARECIBO’ DISH – AMSAT...
HK3JCL Colombia. From DXNews.com
Lothar, DK8LRF will be active again as HK3JCL from Colombia, 1 September 2021 – until end of May 2022.
5X3R Uganda. From DXNews.com
Elvira, IV3FSG will be active as 5X3R from Uganda, 13 August – 2 September 2021.
Hurricane Watch Net Calls for “All Hands on Deck” on Sunday
As Hurricane Ida moves into the Gulf of Mexico drawing a bead on New Orleans, the Hurricane Watch Net...
Solar Tsunami and CME
THE STAGE IS SET FOR AURORAS: A minor CME struck Earth’s magnetic field on Aug. 27th (~0100 UT). At first the impact...
5H3MB Tanzania. From DXNews.com
5H3MB. Maurizio Buffoli, IK2GZU will be active again from Tanzania, 25 September – 20 November 2021, as 5H3MB.
Radio Amateurs Prepare for Potentially Catastrophic Storm this Weekend
The National Weather Service has forecast that Hurricane Ida is expected to be a dangerous major hurricane when it...
C5C Gambia. From DXNews.com
C5C Team will be active again from Gambia, 24 October – 19 November 2021.
Quick Tip – Coiling Coax
In this video, from a few years ago, Julian Frost (N3JF), your Ham Radio Sensei, gives a quick tip...
Best Digital Scanners on the Market 2021
For this week’s Something for the Weekend, Johnathan M0JSX and John 2E0EZK take you through our selection of the...
Amateur Radio Operator Banned! Insulin Pump “Interference” – Was it from Ham Radio?
An interesting article in the media claims a woman’s insulin pump is being “potentially” interfered with by an amateur...
TL8AA TL8ZZ Central African Republic. From DXNews.com
TL8AA TL8ZZ Team will be active from Central African Republic in the Spring of 2022.
Three-Way Races for Director Set in New England and Roanoke Divisions
ARRL members in the New England and Roanoke Divisions will choose among three candidates running for Director in each...