630 Meters Becoming a “Mainstream Amateur Band, Experiment Coordinator Says
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FCC Dismisses Two Petitions from Radio Amateurs
01/05/2017 The FCC has turned down two petitions filed in 2016, each seeking similar changes in the Part 97 Amateur Service rules. James Edwin Whedbee, N0ECN, of Gladstone, Missouri, had asked the Commission to amend the rules to reduce the … Continue reading →
President Obama Renominates FCC Commissioner Jessica Rosenworcel
01/05/2017 President Barack Obama has renominated FCC Commissioner Jessica Rosenworcel, a Democrat, for a new term. She joined the FCC in 2012. Her renomination last fall failed to gain Senate approval before adjournment, and it had been thought that Rosenworcel … Continue reading →
Radio Club of America Announces New “Wireless Women Section on Website
01/05/2017 In an effort to encourage more participation of women and girls in the wireless industry, the Radio Club of America (RCA) has created a new “Wireless Women” section on its website, designed to assist women considering careers in wireless … Continue reading →
Boy Scouts’ Radio Merit Badge Requirements to Include Amateur Radio Direction Finding Option
01/04/2017 The Boy Scouts of America (BSA) have updated the requirements for the Radio Merit Badge for 2017, although a formal announcement is pending the publication of the 2017 Boy Scouts Requirements pamphlet. A new option for the Radio Merit … Continue reading →
Winter Field Day is Just Ahead
01/04/2017 Field Day is not just for summertime anymore. Winter Field Day, sponsored by the Winter Field Day Association (WFDA), will take place over the January 28-29 weekend, and it can be a terrific time to prep for ARRL Field … Continue reading →
Logbook of The World to No Longer Accept Contacts Signed by TQSL Versions Earlier Than 2.0
01/03/2017 A reminder: As of 1400 UTC on January 16, ARRL Logbook of The World (LoTW) no longer will accept contacts that have been digitally signed by versions of TQSL earlier than version 2.0. Users of earlier versions are encouraged to … Continue reading →
ARRL Education & Technology Program Offers Grants to Four Schools
01/03/2017 The ARRL Board of Directors’ Executive Committee has approved Education and Technology Program (ETP) grants to schools in Illinois, California, Ohio, and Connecticut. The funds will help three of the schools to establish Amateur Radio club stations by providing … Continue reading →
The Yasme Foundation Announces Excellence Awards, Supporting Grants
01/03/2017 The Yasme Foundation has announced excellence awards to two individuals and supporting grants to six organizations. The Yasme Excellence Award honors individuals who have made significant contributions to Amateur Radio in terms of technical, operating, or organizational achievement. Recipients … Continue reading →
KH6LC Planning Multi-Multi Kids Day on Saturday, January 7
12/31/2016 Lloyd Cabral, KH6LC, reports he plans to have his station on the air for Kids Day as a multi-multi on 20, 15, and — if it opens — 10 meters. He is anticipating a half-dozen young visitors to his … Continue reading →