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John E. Ross, KD8IDJ [ mailto:
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In this Issue:
�-�Ed Menasian, N8LPQ, Receives 2024 ARRL Technical Service Award
�-�ARRL 2023 Annual Report Now Available
�-�How to Let Kids Talk with Santa Over Ham Radio This Holiday Season
�-�This Saturday: YouTube Telethon to Support ARRL Teachers Institute on
Wireless Technology
�-�Giving Thanks on Giving Tuesday
�-�Amateur Radio in the News
�-�ARRL Podcasts
�-�In Brief...
�-�Announcements
�-�The K7RA Solar Update
�-�Just Ahead in Radiosport
�-�Upcoming Section, State, and Division Conventions
Ed Menasian, N8LPQ, Receives 2024 ARRL Technical Service Award
Ed Menasian, N8LPQ, of Toledo, Ohio, is the recipient of the 2024 ARRL
Technical Service Award. He was presented the award plaque and motion
certificate by ARRL Great Lakes Division Director Scott Yonally, N8SY, at a
ceremony held November 23 at the Toledo Emergency Management Agency.
The ARRL Technical Service Award is given annually to one or more licensed
radio amateurs whose service to the amateur community and/or society at large
is of the most exemplary nature within the framework of amateur radio
technical activities.
The award motion certificate presented to Menasian noted he exemplifies the
spirit of the award through creating ways to learn and share technical
information, including his weekly breakfast meetings and his licensing
classes that train both prospective and current hams.
"It was a great day for me," said Director Yonally. "A room full of his
students each got up and did a short testimonial on how Ed has helped them in
not only getting licensed, but also getting on the air, and how he encourages
them to upgrade as well. What a day it was." Yonally added, " This is what
being a member of ARRL is all about."
Menasian has been licensed since 1981, holds a General Class license and has
been an ARRL member for 13 years.
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ARRL 2023 Annual Report Now Available
ARRL Annual Report 2023
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https://www.arrl.org/annual-reports]
ARRL [
https://www.arrl.org/?utm_source=Informz&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=ARRL ]
(R) has published its 2023 Annual Report [
https://www.arrl.org/annual-reports?utm_source=Informz&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=ARRL] , which includes a summary of the year's program activities, along with the
2023 and 2022 financial statements and an independent auditor's report.
ARRL marked 2023 as the Year of the Volunteers, recognizing the nearly 57,000
volunteers who contribute to supporting the organization and the wider
amateur radio community. "The future of amateur radio rests on the shoulders
of volunteers, and every one of us can be a volunteer," said ARRL President
Rick Roderick, K5UR, in his message in the annual report. The report
highlights the involvement of volunteers across program areas, including ARRL
Volunteer Examiners and Amateur Radio Emergency Service(R) (ARES(R))
volunteers.
"It seems right for an organization like ours, which is fueled by volunteers,
to take a moment to recognize the countless individuals who share their time,
talent, and treasure with ARRL to advance the hobby we all love," said ARRL
Chief Executive Officer David A. Minster, NA2AA, in his included report.
Minster also noted the celebration of the ARRL Foundation's 50 years in 2023.
Its work has benefited the charitable, educational and scientific efforts of
the amateur radio community. Minster recognized the generous contributions
from Amateur Radio Digital Communications (ARDC), which renewed commitments
amounting to more than $2.1 million to support club grants, education
programs, and scholarships. "This represents the largest single commitment
ever for our organizations," said Minster.
Also included in the annual report is ARRL's Report to America, which
references the involvement of amateur radio operators during natural
disasters that occurred in 2023, in addition to formal partnership agreements
with served agencies including the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
and the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). In May 2023, ARRL entered
into an updated Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with FEMA, to enhance
cooperation between ARES(R) and FEMA in providing disaster communications --
When All Else Fails(R).
The ARRL 2023 Annual Report is available for download at
www.arrl.org/annual-reports [
https://www.arrl.org/annual-reports?utm_source=Informz&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=ARRL] .
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How to Let Kids Talk with Santa Over Ham Radio This Holiday Season
ARRL CQ Santa Claus 2024
[
http://www.cqsanta.com/]
Santa Claus will be on the amateur radio airwaves again this year.
The 3.916 Santa Net will be on the air every night at 7:00 PM CST from
November 29 through December 24. Reserve a spot with Santa by making a
pre-net check in. You can check in each night starting at 6:30 PM CST online
at
www.CQSanta.com [
http://www.cqsanta.com/ ] .
Santa and Mrs. Claus will also be on the air, together, thanks to special
arrangements with the Cowley County Amateur Radio Club [
http://cowleyarc.org/ ] in Kansas. They will be on the air on the 147.000
repeater and the Sunflower Net system, between 10 AM and noon CST on November
30 and beginning at 10 AM until band conditions change on December 14 and 21.
In addition to the local repeater, the Sunflower Net [
http://www.sunflowernet.us/ ] offers connection options to Allstar, DMR,
Dstar, Echolink, Fusion, Hamshack Hotline, M17, and P25. The club is also
setting up a radio link at the local library to talk to Santa. A special
effort is being made to give children who are hospitalized or otherwise
unable to visit personally an opportunity to reach out to Santa.
Also, for the 4th year, Santa has sent Elf Chucky and his team of amateur
radio operators to northern Colorado, to help make sure children of all ages
can talk to Santa on station N0P from the North Pole. Thanks to the Longmont
Amateur Radio Club [
http://w0eno.org/ ] and the Northern Colorado Amateur
Radio Club [
https://ncarc.co/ ] , children can get into the holiday spirit
by talking to Santa on the radio. Both are ARRL Affiliated Clubs. Get the
details on that operation at
https://w0eno.org/santa [
https://w0eno.org/santa/ ] .
This Saturday: YouTube Telethon to Support ARRL Teachers Institute on
Wireless Technology
One final reminder about the YouTube telethon to raise money for the ARRL
Teachers Institute on Wireless Technology [
http://www.arrl.org/ti?utm_source=Informz&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=ARRL] that will be held on Saturday, November 30, 2024, on the Ham Radio Crash
Course [
https://www.youtube.com/live/XCo5ajQadRk?feature=shared ] YouTube
channel.
It will be hosted by YouTuber Josh Nass, KI6NAZ. Quite a few amateur radio
content creators will join Nass and others on the stream. ARRL Education and
Learning Manager Steve Goodgame, K5ATA, will bring on teachers who have been
through the Teachers Institute to talk about their successes. Join the fun at
the following link:
https://www.youtube.com/live/XCo5ajQadRk [
https://www.youtube.com/live/XCo5ajQadRk ] .
Donors have placed a $20,000 challenge gift on the line. Help unlock it this
weekend!
YouTube Telethon to Support ARRL Teachers Institute on Wireless Technology
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Dr. Duino
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Giving Thanks on Giving Tuesday
Thanksgiving is a time of joyous celebration. In the frenetic static and
noise on the band of life, we hope you'll find a moment to reflect on the
things for which you are grateful.
ARRL is grateful to its members, who allow us to do the work on their behalf
of promoting and protecting amateur radio and inspiring future generations to
make ham radio and wireless technology a part of their lives. No one does
more for amateur radio. ARRL is globally recognized by radio amateurs and the
public for advancing amateur radio, through superior delivery of content,
training, and licensing. Whether a ham is new to the hobby or an experienced
contester, ARRL programs and services are there for you!
Giving Tuesday 2024
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The work is supported by many generous donors. Some of them are part of the
Maxim Society, but many more stand with ARRL through smaller gifts, as they
can. Each donation makes a direct impact on this hobby we all serve and
enjoy. We are deeply grateful for each gift.
As the holiday weekend comes and goes, and the Black Friday sales give way to
Cyber Monday, giving you a headstart on holiday shopping, please consider the
impact you can make on Giving Tuesday.
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Giving Tuesday is a national campaign to support non-profits like ARRL. It's
a time during the busy holiday season to reflect on ways you can make an
impact. ARRL would appreciate your consideration this year on Giving Tuesday.
A gift, no matter what amount, would further enable the work we do. ARRL is
investing in the future of amateur radio by inspiring and educating America's
youth in radio communications and technology. Through expansion of existing
programs and the creation of curriculum-based initiatives targeted at middle
and high school STEM education programs, ARRL is developing the next
generation of radio amateurs.
Thank you for your consideration. We are thankful for you being an engaged
member. If you'd like to support the ARRL Giving Tuesday campaign, you may do
so at this link:
www.arrl.org/giving-tuesday [
https://home.arrl.org/action/Donate/Donate-Now/CashProductId/2020269082 ] .
Amateur Radio in the News
"The BEARS of Manchester are radio ready for the Road Race [
https://www.fox61.com/article/features/the-bears-of-manchester-road-race/520-f23903e8-a699-4934-98fb-906600b70d2a] " / Fox61 (Connecticut) November 22, 2024 -- The Better Emergency Amateur
Radio Service.
"Ham radio workshop engages people of all backgrounds [
https://www.mtexpress.com/wood_river_journal/features/ham-radio-workshop-engages-people-of-all-backgrounds/article_97666c9e-a5d3-11ef-82bc-43ac9f21831e.html] " / Idaho Mountain Express (Idaho) November 22, 2024 -- The Wood River
Amateur Radio Club.
ARRL Podcasts
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On the Air
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December YOTA Month is Coming
December is Youth on the Air Month, also known as YOTA Month, and there are
plans to celebrate young operators all month long. Blake Pearson, KN4VKY, one
of the Americas YOTA Month Participation Coordinators, joins the podcast to
explain how young hams can apply to use one of the official YOTA Month call
signs, and how you can take part in the YOTA Month operating events no matter
what age you are.
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news stories in the world of amateur radio and ARRL, along with interviews
and other features.
The On the Air podcast and ARRL Audio News are available on blubrry, iTunes,
and Apple Podcasts.
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In Brief...
The 83rd anniversary of the Civil Air Patrol (CAP) will be commemorated with
special event station W9CAP beginning Saturday, November 30 at 1200z (6:00 AM
Central) through Sunday, December 1 at 2359z (5:59 PM Central). The Illinois
Wing Civil Air Patrol Amateur Radio Club [
https://ilwg.cap.gov/members/wing-staff/communications/w9cap ] is
coordinating this special event for an opportunity contact and thank CAP
members for their volunteer missions. The planned frequencies are: 28.450 MHz
USB; 18.125 MHz USB; 14.250 MHz USB, and 7.225 MHZ LSB. For more information
and instructions on how to obtain a QSL card, contact the club at its website
[
https://ilwg.cap.gov/members/wing-staff/communications/w9cap ] .
Youth on the Air (YOTA) Month amateur radio
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https://events.ham-yota.com/]
Amateur radio operators ages 25 and younger will be on the air as special
event stations around the world throughout December in celebration of Youth
on the Air (YOTA) Month in amateur radio. YOTA Month stations will be on all
bands and modes at various times. QSL and award information is at
events.ham-yota.com [
http://events.ham-yota.com/ ] . Last year, young hams
worldwide surpassed their goal of 100,000 QSOs in the month of December with
a final tally of 103,788. More information about YOTA Month specifically in
the Americas can be found at YouthOnTheAir.org [
http://youthontheair.org/ ]
, including a link to all YOTA station spots on DXSummit.com [
https://www.dxsummit.com/ ] . Overlapping with YOTA Month is round 3 of the
YOTA Contest, which is on December 30, 2024, from 1000 to 2159 UTC.
Announcements
ARRL will be closed in observance of Thanksgiving on Thursday and Friday,
November 28 - 29, 2024. There will be no W1AW bulletins, code practice, or
visitor operations during that time. ARRL Headquarters will reopen on Monday,
December 2, 2024, at 8 AM EST (1300 UTC). During the closure, members are
encouraged to use the ARRL website,
www.arrl.org [
https://www.arrl.org/?utm_source=Informz&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=ARRL ]
, for membership renewals, publication purchases, and to access most
benefits, services, and programs. We wish you and yours a happy holiday, and
we're thankful for your membership and support!
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The K7RA Solar Update
K7RA Solar Update - NASA SDO/HMI
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The next ARRL Propagation Bulletin ARLP048 will be published on Monday,
December 2, 2024.
Send your tips, questions, or comments to
k7ra@arrl.net [
mailto:
k7ra@arrl.net ] .
A comprehensive K7RA Solar Update is posted Fridays on the ARRL website. For
more information concerning radio propagation, visit [
https://www.arrl.org/propagation-of-rf-signals?_zs=0CdMo&_zl=G2V63&utm_source=Informz&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=ARRL] the ARRL Technical Information Service, read "What the Numbers Mean...,"
and check out [
https://k9la.us/ ] the Propagation Page of Carl
Luetzelschwab, K9LA.
A propagation bulletin archive [
https://www.arrl.org/w1aw-bulletins-archive-propagation?_zs=0CdMo&_zl=K2V63&utm_source=Informz&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=ARRL] is available. For customizable propagation charts, visit the VOACAP Online
for Ham Radio website [
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Share [ mailto:
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A weekly, full report is posted on ARRL News [
http://www.arrl.org/news?_zs=0CdMo&_zl=O2V63&utm_source=Informz&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=ARRL] .
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Rig Expert Take on the Air
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PreppComm Christmas Sale Nomad Antenna Sale DMX-40 Special
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Just Ahead in Radiosport
�-�November 28 -- RSGB 80m Autumn Series (CW)
�-�November 29 -- NCCC FT4 Sprint (digital)
�-�November 29 -- Weekly RTTY Test (digital)
�-�November 29 -- NCCC Sprint (CW)
�-�December 3 -- ARS Spartan Sprint (CW)
�-�December 3 -- Worldwide Sideband Activity Contest (phone)
�-�December 4 -- Phone Weekly Test (phone)
�-�December 4 -- VHF-UHF FT8 Activity Contest (digital)
Visit the ARRL Contest Calendar [
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Upcoming Section, State, and Division Conventions
�-�December 13 - 14 | Tampa Bay Hamfest [
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Florida
�-�January 4 | Ham Radio University [
https://www.arrl.org/hamfests/ham-radio-university-arrl-new-york-city-long-island-section-convention-1?utm_source=Informz&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=ARRL&_zs=OV2xl&_zl=SwMA3&utm_source=Informz&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=ARRL] , sponsoring the ARRL New York City-Long Island Section Convention,
Brookville, New York
�-�January 10 - 11 | 2025 Southwest Florida Regional Hamfest, [
https://www.arrl.org/hamfests/2025-southwest-florida-regional-hamfest-arrl-southern-florida-section-convention?utm_source=Informz&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=ARRL&_zs=OV2xl&_zl=UwMA3&utm_source=Informz&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=ARRL] sponsoring the ARRL Southern Florida Section Convention, Fort Myers,
Florida
�-�January 17 - 18 | Cowtown Hamfest 25 [
https://www.arrl.org/hamfests/cowtown-hamfest-25-arrl-north-texas-section-convention?utm_source=Informz&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=ARRL&_zs=OV2xl&_zl=WwMA3&utm_source=Informz&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=ARRL] , sponsoring the ARRL North Texas Section Convention, Forest Hill, Texas
�-�January 31 - February 1 | Jackson MS Capital City Hamfest 2025 [
https://www.arrl.org/hamfests/jackson-ms-capital-city-hamfest-2025-arrl-mississippi-section-convention?utm_source=Informz&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=ARRL&_zs=OV2xl&_zl=XwMA3&utm_source=Informz&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=ARRL] , sponsoring the ARRL Mississippi Section Convention, Jackson, Mississippi
�-�February 7 - 9 | Orlando HamCation [
https://www.arrl.org/hamfests/orlando-hamcation-southeastern-division-convention?utm_source=Informz&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=ARRL&_zs=OV2xl&_zl=bwMA3&utm_source=Informz&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=ARRL] , sponsoring the ARRL Southeastern Division Convention, Orlando, Florida
�-�February 8 | Hendricks County Hamfest [
https://www.arrl.org/hamfests/hendricks-county-hamfest-arrl-indiana-section-convention?utm_source=Informz&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=ARRL&_zs=OV2xl&_zl=dwMA3&utm_source=Informz&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=ARRL] , sponsoring the ARRL Indiana Section Convention, Danville, Indiana
Search the ARRL Hamfest and Convention Database [
https://www.arrl.org/hamfests-and-conventions-calendar?_zs=OV2xl&_zl=nww63&utm_source=Informz&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=ARRL&utm_source=Informz&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=ARRL] to find events in your area.
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