The use of Amateur Radio in disaster preparedness and response was among “best practices” cited in the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) Smart Sustainable Development Model Report for 2015. International Amateur Radio Union (IARU) President Tim Ellam, VE6SH/G4HUA, is a member … Continue reading →
The non-profit Foundation for Amateur Radio (FAR) has shifted to April 15 the deadline to apply for the 2015-2016 academic year scholarships it administers. Individuals and Amateur Radio clubs across the US sponsor these academic awards, and the FAR scholarship … Continue reading →
The Amateur Radio on the International Space Station (ARISS) program coordinator will offer three online information sessions during March for schools and organizations that are interested in hosting an ARISS Amateur Radio contact with a member of the International Space … Continue reading →
This month’s QuickStats poll has been posted! Check the QuickStats page and answer these questions . . . • Do you wait to see a QST “Product Review” of a new transceiver before you make the decision to purchase? •Do … Continue reading →
The ARRL is making available a DVD of ARRL Centennial Convention Guest Speaker Presentations. The ARRL National Centennial Convention last July in Hartford, Connecticut, was a once-in-a-lifetime celebration of Amateur Radio’s past and promising future. More than 3300 members and … Continue reading →
Past International Amateur Radio Union Region 1 (IARU-R1) Chairman Louis van de Nadort, PA0LOU, of Zundert, Netherlands, died February 28 after a brief illness. Van de Nadort served as the IARU Region 1 Chair from 1975 until 2002. He was … Continue reading →
Set aside your CW key, and shake those dits and dahs out of your ears. It’s time to get your voice in trim or to program your digital voice keyer. The SSB weekend of the ARRL International DX Contest is … Continue reading →
Advance registration for those planning to attend the International DX Convention in Visalia, California, April 16-19, ends on April 8. An updated list of those already registered to attend is on the convention website! The Visalia program includes DX University … Continue reading →
Average daily sunspot numbers over the past week were about the same (59) as last week (54.6), and average daily solar flux declined, from 121.4 to 116.3. Average daily planetary A index increased from 9 to 11.3, and average daily … Continue reading →