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The ARRL Letter
John E. Ross, KD8IDJ [ mailto:
jross@arrl.org ] , Editor | January 9, 2025
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In this Issue:
�-�ARRL Teachers Institute: Coming to a Town Near You
�-�ARRL Launches Dream Station Sweepstakes
�-�FCC Upholds Record $34,000 Forfeiture Against Amateur Licensee
�-�Hurricane Watch Net Remembers Long Time Volunteer Terry Redding, W6LMJ,
Silent Key
�-�Amateur Radio in the News
�-�ARRL Podcasts
�-�In Brief...
�-�Announcements
�-�The K7RA Solar Update
�-�Just Ahead in Radiosport
�-�Upcoming Section, State, and Division Conventions
�-�Did You Know?
ARRL Teachers Institute: Coming to a Town Near You
The ARRL Teachers Institute on Wireless Technology [
http://www.arrl.org/ti?utm_source=Informz&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=ARRL] is going mobile in 2025. In addition to the cohorts hosted at ARRL
Headquarters in Newington, Connecticut, there will be several sessions around
the United States this year. The first, hosted by ARRL model school Staten
Island Technical High School in New York City, will be held January 21-24.
[
http://www.arrl.org/ti]
The format is being refined this year from five days to four. That change,
along with taking the show on the road, is expected to make it easier for
educators to attend, according to ARRL Education and Learning Manager Steve
Goodgame, K5ATA. "Especially for educators juggling a busy family life, a
four-day program near them might be an easier option than a five-day trip to
New England." Plans are also being finalized for a session in Kilgore, Texas,
in July; and another in the southeastern US.
The programming and support continue to evolve. "We really want to support
these TI graduates after they leave, so we have rolled out a Discord server
so they can stay in touch with their peers who are also implementing the
material they learned here," said Goodgame.
Providing community support and engagement has proven key to the ongoing
success from the program. Staten Island Tech High's program is led by Everton
Henriques, KD2ZZT [
https://www.siths.org/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=1284491&type=u&pREC_ID=2109501] , a two-time ARRL TI attendee. Henriques has helped many of his students
not only get licensed but also be genuinely engaged in amateur radio.
Henriques will help ARRL Education Specialist Wayne Greene, KB4DSF, teach the
program.
IN THEIR OWN WORDS: Staten Island Technical High School Students talk about
the program, January 2025 QST Digital Edition [
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z1ow5ym90Ks ]
[
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z1ow5ym90Ks]
By developing the network of educators who have benefited from the program
and by offering the regional opportunities, Goodgame hopes to receive more
applications to attend. TI is free for educators, thanks to funding from
donors through the ARRL Education and Technology Fund [
http://www.arrl.org/givetostem?utm_source=Informz&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=ARRL] . There is a $100 application fee if the educator is accepted.
Goodgame sees a long-term benefit to wrapping genuine fun into this
radio-centric curriculum. "Inspiration drives innovation so if we don't
inspire young people to innovate and expose them to RF, they're not going to
innovate in those fields," he said. "Somebody will, it's just not going to be
our kids."
To learn more about the ARRL Teachers Institute on Wireless Technology, and
to apply to attend, head to
www.arrl.org/ti [
http://www.arrl.org/ti?utm_source=Informz&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=ARRL] .
Geochron Global Operational Awareness
[
http://www.geochron.com/ham-radio-4k/]
ARRL Launches Dream Station Sweepstakes
[
https://www.arrl.org/DreamStation]
ARRL has introduced a sweepstakes [
https://www.arrl.org/DreamStation?utm_source=Informz&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=ARRL] , offering members the chance to win an Icom Dream Station including a
limited-edition IC-7760 HF/50 MHz transceiver, IC-PW2 amplifier, and
microphone, generously donated by Icom America.
The ARRL Sweepstakes will run from January 3 to December 31, 2025. It is the
centerpiece of a year-long campaign to encourage new membership, and a fun
way for current members to extend their support for ARRL.
Go to the ARRL Sweepstakes Now [
https://www.arrl.org/DreamStation?utm_source=Informz&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=ARRL] >
www.arrl.org/DreamStation [
http://www.arrl.org/DreamStation?utm_source=Informz&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=ARRL]
[
https://www.kf7p.com/KF7P/Dacron_Rope.html]
The lucky winner will receive one grand prize that includes a dream station
comprised of the latest amateur radio equipment from Icom:
�-�IC-7760 [
https://www.icomamerica.com/lineup/products/IC-7760/?utm_source=Digital&utm_medium=Ad&utm_campaign=7760Jan2025&utm_id=ARRLSweepstakes] HF/50 MHz 200 W Transceiver - Icom 60th Anniversary Signature Edition
�-�IC-PW2 [
https://www.icomamerica.com/lineup/products/IC-PW2/?utm_source=Digital&utm_medium=Ad&utm_campaign=PW2Jan2025&utm_id=ARRLSweepstakes] 1 kW Linear Amplifier
�-�SM-50 [
https://www.icomamerica.com/lineup/options/SM-50/?utm_source=Digital&utm_medium=Ad&utm_campaign=SM50Jan2025&utm_id=ARRLSweepstakes] Advanced Desktop Microphone
The winner will also receive a limited-edition Seiko watch celebrating Icom's
60th Anniversary.
[
https://www.kf7p.com/KF7P/Dacron_Rope.html]
Participation in the sweepstakes is open to ARRL Full members in the US (see
Official Rules [
http://www.arrl.org/DreamStation/rules?utm_source=Informz&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=ARRL] ). Members will automatically earn sweepstakes entries when they:
�-�Join or Renew Membership - earn 1 entry
�-�Set up Auto-Renewal - earn 2 entries
�-�Donate to the ARRL Diamond Club - earn 1 entry for every $50 donated
Members can earn up to six (6) entries during the year-long campaign.
For more information about the ARRL Sweepstakes, and Official Rules, visit
the ARRL website at
www.arrl.org/DreamStation [
http://www.arrl.org/DreamStation?utm_source=Informz&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=ARRL] .
[
https://www.kf7p.com/KF7P/Dacron_Rope.html]
FCC Upholds Record $34,000 Forfeiture Against Amateur Licensee
[
https://www.fcc.gov/document/fcc-affirms-34k-penalty-unauthorized-operation-and-interference]
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) assessed a record $34,000
forfeiture [
https://www.fcc.gov/document/fcc-affirms-34k-penalty-unauthorized-operation-and-interference] against an amateur radio licensee for "willfully and repeatedly operating a
radio station without authorization and interfering with the radio
communications of the United States Forest Service ... while the U.S. Forest
Service and the Idaho Department of Lands were attempting to direct the
operations of fire suppression aircraft working a 1,000-acre wildfire on
national forest land outside of Elk River, Idaho."
As ARRL News first reported in 2022, the FCC proposed the fine against Jason
Frawley of Lewiston, Idaho, for allegedly interfering with radio operations
of the U.S. Forest Service during firefighting activities for the Johnson
Creek Fire near Elk River in July 2021. The FCC stated in the Notice of
Apparent Liability (NAL) that Frawley holds an Extra-class Amateur Radio
Service license, WA7CQ, and is the owner/operator of Leader Communications
LLC, licensee of eight microwave licenses and one business license.
In response, Frawley acknowledged that he operated on a frequency reserved
for government use and for which he lacked authorization but argues that he
did not cause interference to the government's fire suppression activities
that were being coordinated on the channel and acted with "good faith and
non-malicious intent to help." Frawley requested a reduction or cancellation
of the proposed forfeiture based on the number and duration of the
unauthorized transmissions, his history of compliance and corrective
measures, and his inability to pay the proposed forfeiture.
In the Forfeiture Order released on January 3, 2025, the FCC rejected
Frawley's request and assessed the full proposed forfeiture of $34,000. Read
more about the story in previous coverage from ARRL News [
https://www.arrl.org/news/fcc-proposes-record-34-000-fine-for-alleged-interference-and-unauthorized-transmissions-during-idaho?utm_source=Informz&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=ARRL] .
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https://rooftowers.com/]
Hurricane Watch Net Remembers Long Time Volunteer Terry Redding, W6LMJ,
Silent Key
By HWN Net Manager Bobby Graves, KB5HAV
It is with a heavy heart that I announce the passing of Terrence "Terry"
Redding, Sr., Ph.D., W6LMJ, SK. He passed away January 4, 2025. His daughter
said he passed holding the hand of his bride as they listened to their
favorite song.
Terry was one of the longest-serving active members of HWN...40 years. He
also served as a board member of Hurricane Watch Net, Inc. for 9 years.
[
https://www.arrl.org/news/hurricane-watch-net-remembers-long-time-volunteer-terry-redding-w6lmj-sk]
Terry joined the Hurricane Watch Net [
http://www.hwn.org/ ] in 1984 while
stationed in Panama, using the call sign HP1XTR. His first storm to
participate in was Hurricane Diana, which made landfall just north of the
North Carolina/South Carolina border. In 1987, he returned to the US, living
in Lawton, OK, and held the call sign of WB5LMJ. In 1995, he relocated to
West Palm Beach, FL, and was active using the call sign W6LMJ. While living
in West Palm Beach, Terry and his family, unfortunately, experienced numerous
tropical storms and hurricanes. However, during those hurricanes, he found
himself in the position of being a reporting station.
In late 2016, I had the honor of making Terry an "Honorary Member" of the
Hurricane Watch Net for his 32 years of dedicated service. But this honor did
not slow Terry down. He would find a way to make himself available to assist
in whatever capacity needed every year, as he had always done.
Terry's on-air help, and more importantly, his friendship, will be greatly
missed.
Terry leaves behind Barbara, W5HKY, his wife of almost 55 years; and his
children Terry Redding, Jr., KB5EHV, (Kelly); Sandra King (Harvey); Cynthia
Smith, KB5FIQ, (Joseph); Mary Elizabeth Fabian-Redding, KC5UFZ; Sarah Lynn
Redding, KC5YYT; and Michael, N4WTW, & Kirsten, KD4GUN, Glowaski; along with
17 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren.
Editor's note: Redding was an ARRL Life Member, Teacher, Instructor, and
Volunteer Examiner.
Read more of HWN's tribute to Terry Redding on ARRL News [
https://www.arrl.org/news/hurricane-watch-net-remembers-long-time-volunteer-terry-redding-w6lmj-sk?utm_source=Informz&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=ARRL] .
Amateur Radio in the News
"Amateur Radio Club makes library donation [
https://www.jacksonprogress-argus.com/news/amateur-radio-club-makes-library-donation/article_564e1a12-c5ff-11ef-b290-8f455ceec7b2.html] " / Jackson Progress - Argus (Georgia) December 31, 2024 -- The Amateur
Radio Club of Butts County is an ARRL Affiliated Club.
"Binghamton Amateur Radio Association Hosts Kids Day at Vestal Fire [
https://www.wicz.com/story/52113345/binghamton-amateur-radio-association-hosts-kids-day-at-vestal-fire] " / WICZ (New York) January 4, 2025 -- The Binghamton Amateur Radio
Association is an ARRL Affiliated Club.
"Ham Radio University Educational Conference held at LIU Post [
https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/news/ham-radio-university-educational-conference-held-at-liu-post/vi-AA1wXGcb?ocid=BingNewsSerp] " / News12 (New York) January 4, 2025 -- Long Island University. The Ham
Radio University Amateur Radio Club and The Great South Bay ARC are ARRL
Affiliated Clubs.
ARRL Podcasts
ARRL On the Air
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https://blubrry.com/arrlontheair/]
On the Air
Sponsored by Icom
Slow-Scan TV: Sending Pictures by Radio
In preparation for the first On the Air Live interactive livestream launching
on January 28, we take a look at the topic: slow-scan TV (SSTV), a ham radio
mode that allows you to use RF to send static images. Steve Ford, WB8IMY,
author of "SSTV: When a Picture is Worth a Thousand Words" in the
January/February 2025 issue of On the Air, joins the podcast to share the
basics of this mode. Visit learn.arrl.org [
http://learn.arrl.org ] to
register for the January 28 livestream!
ARRL Audio News
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https://blubrry.com/arrlaudionews/]
ARRL Audio News
Listen to ARRL Audio News [
http://www.arrl.org/arrl-audio-news?utm_source=Informz&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=ARRL] , available every Friday. ARRL Audio News is a summary of the week's top
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.
On the Air [
https://blubrry.com/arrlontheair/ ] | ARRL Audio News [
https://blubrry.com/arrlaudionews/ ]
Dr. Duino
[
http://www.digirig.net/]
In Brief...
The times for 2025 Winter Field Day (WFD) [
https://winterfieldday.org/index.php ] have been updated. This year's WFD is
scheduled to run from 1600 UTC (11 AM EST) Saturday, January 25 through 21:59
UTC (4:59 PM EST) Sunday, January 26. Stations may begin setting up at 1600
UTC (11 AM EST) on Friday, January 24. However, cumulative set-up time shall
not exceed 12 hours. You can review all of the changes at Rules - WFDA [
https://winterfieldday.org/sop.php ] . Also, remember to mark your calendar
for 2025 ARRL Field Day on June 28 - 29. For additional information, visit
Field Day (arrl.org) [
https://www.arrl.org/field-day?utm_source=Informz&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=ARRL&utm_source=Informz&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=ARRL] .
The 129th Boston Marathon will take place Monday April 21, 2025, and
registration is now open for volunteer amateur radio operators. Volunteers
are needed to support operations throughout the 26.2-mile course, along with
amateur support in the start and finish areas, and along the transportation
bus network. To register as an amateur radio operator, you must first have,
or create, an account for the Boston Athletic Association (BAA) Athletes'
Village [
https://baa.my.site.com/s/login/?language=en_US ] . Volunteer
registration closes February 7 at 5 PM EST. For additional information,
contact Marty Sullaway, NN1C [ mailto:
nn1c@wect.org ] , BAA Communications
Committee.
Announcements
Changes in the ARRL Kentucky Section
Alan Morgan, KY1O, is the new Section Manager of the ARRL Kentucky Section.
Morgan was appointed to the position effective January 1, 2025, following the
resignation of Charlie O'Neal, KE4AIE. Morgan had already been elected to the
position for the term beginning April 1, 2025, so will continue in the role
for the next term.
Morgan is an ARRL life member and previously served as Section Manager from
April 2015 to April 2017. First licensed in 1978, He is active in emergency
communications and also enjoys making long-distance contacts on 10 meters, 2
meters, and 70 centimeters.
The ARRL Foundation has extended the application deadline for its Scholarship
Program to Monday, January 13, 11:59 PM EST. Information, including the link
to apply, can be found on our website
www.arrl.org/scholarship-program [
http://www.arrl.org/scholarship-program?utm_source=Informz&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=ARRL] . All applicants must be active, licensed amateur radio operators. More
than 100 scholarships ranging from $500 to $25,000 will be awarded to
deserving students. Click HERE [
https://www.arrl.org/news/2025-arrl-foundation-scholarships-final-weeks-to-apply?utm_source=Informz&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=ARRL] to read a previous ARRL News story about the scholarships.
Rigol RF Test Gear
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Radioddity Xiegu X6200 Multi-mode HF Radio
[
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Flex Radio FT8
[
https://www.flexradio.com/insider/articles/ft8-tipping-point-for-ham-radio/]
Schulman Auction Amateur Radio Equipment Specialists
[
http://www.schulmanauction.com/]
Rig Expert Take on the Air
[
https://rigexpert.com/]
PreppComm Christmas Sale Nomad Antenna Sale DMX-40 Special
[
http://tinyurl.com/2npjx68v]
The K7RA Solar Update
K7RA Solar Update - NASA SDO/HMI
[
https://sdo.gsfc.nasa.gov/]
ARRL Propagation Bulletin 2, for Friday, January 10, 2025.
Solar activity was a bit weaker over the past week. The average daily sunspot
number was 159.1.
Predicted solar flux for the near term is 170 on January 9 - 10; 165 on
January 11 - 12; 160 on January 13 - 15; 180, 190, 200, 210 and 220 on
January 16 - 20, then 230 on January 21 - 25.
Predicted planetary A index is 8, 5, 5, 8, 8, 5, 5 and 12 on January 9 - 16;
10 on January 17 - 20 and 5 on January 21 - 30.
Sunspot numbers for January 2 through 8, 2025, were 173, 190, 193, 178, 154,
113, and 113, with a mean of 159.1. The 10.7 -centimeter flux was 212.4,
199.9, 209.3, 168.6, 171.9, 167.7, and 160.2, with a mean of 184.3. The
planetary A index was 22, 9, 32, 20, 12, 15 and 8 with an average of 16.9.
The middle latitude A index was 14, 7, 21, 12, 13, 8, and 6, with a mean of
11.6.
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/technical-information-service?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 [
https://www.voacap.com/ ] .
Share [ mailto:
k7ra@arrl.net ] your reports and observations.
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] .
Just Ahead in Radiosport
�-�January 11 -- YB DX Contest (phone)
�-�January 11 - 12 -- UBA PSK63 Prefix Contest (digital)
�-�January 11 - 12 -- SKCC Weekend Sprintathon (CW)
�-�January 11 - 12 -- North American QSO Party [
https://ncjweb.com/naqp/ ]
(CW)
�-�January 12 -- NRAU-Baltic Contest, SSB (phone)
�-�January 12 -- DARC 10m Contest (CW, phone)
�-�January 12 -- NRAU-Baltic Contest (CW)
�-�January 12 -- RSGB AFS Contest, Data (digital)
�-�January 13 -- 4 States QRP Group Second Sunday Sprint (CW, phone)
�-�January 14 -- DARC RTTY Sprint (digital)
�-�January 15 - 19 -- AWA Linc Cundall Memorial CW Contest (CW)
�-�January 16 - 17 -- Walk for the Bacon QRP Contest (CW)
�-�January 16 -- NAQCC CW Sprint (CW)
�-�January 16 -- NTC QSO Party (CW)
Visit the ARRL Contest Calendar [
https://www.arrl.org/contest-calendar?_zs=OV2xl&_zl=geQ73&utm_source=Informz&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=ARRL%20website%20amateur%20radio%20&utm_source=Informz&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=ARRL&utm_source=Informz&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=ARRL&utm_source=Informz&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=ARRL&utm_source=Informz&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=ARRL&utm_source=Informz&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=ARRL&utm_source=Informz&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=ARRL&utm_source=Informz&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=ARRL] for more events and information.
[
http://www.arrl.org/DreamStation]
Upcoming Section, State, and Division Conventions
�-�January 10 - 11 | 2025 Southwest Florida Regional Hamfest [
https://swflhamfest.com/ ] , hosting 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&utm_source=Informz&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=ARRL&utm_source=Informz&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=ARRL&utm_source=Informz&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=ARRL&utm_source=Informz&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=ARRL] , hosting 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&utm_source=Informz&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=ARRL&utm_source=Informz&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=ARRL&utm_source=Informz&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=ARRL&utm_source=Informz&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=ARRL] , hosting 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&utm_source=Informz&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=ARRL&utm_source=Informz&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=ARRL&utm_source=Informz&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=ARRL&utm_source=Informz&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=ARRL] , hosting 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&utm_source=Informz&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=ARRL&utm_source=Informz&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=ARRL&utm_source=Informz&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=ARRL&utm_source=Informz&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=ARRL] , hosting the ARRL Indiana Section Convention, Danville, Indiana
�-�February 14 -15 | Yuma Hamfest [
http://www.arrl.org/hamfests/yuma-hamfest-arrl-southwestern-division-convention-1?utm_source=Informz&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=ARRL] , hosting the ARRL Southwestern Division Convention, Yuma, Arizona
�-�February 22 | HAM-CON [
https://www.arrl.org/hamfests/ham-con-arrl-vermont-state-convention-4?utm_source=Informz&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=ARRL] , hosting the ARRL Vermont State Convention, Colchester, Vermont
�-�February 28 - March 1 | BirmingHamfest [
https://www.arrl.org/hamfests/birminghamfest-arrl-alabama-section-convention-1?utm_source=Informz&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=ARRL] , hosting the ARRL Alabama Section Convention, Trussville, Alabama
�-�March 7 - 8 | Greater Houston HamFest [
https://www.arrl.org/hamfests/greater-houston-hamfest-arrl-texas-state-convention-1?utm_source=Informz&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=ARRL] , hosting the ARRL Texas State Convention, Rosenberg, Texas
�-�March 15 | 69th Annual St. Patrick's Day Hamfest [
https://www.arrl.org/hamfests/69th-annual-st-patrick-s-day-hamfest-arrl-west-texas-section-convention?utm_source=Informz&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=ARRL] , hosting the ARRL West Texas Section Convention, Midland, Texas
Remember to 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&utm_source=Informz&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=ARRL&utm_source=Informz&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=ARRL&utm_source=Informz&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=ARRL&utm_source=Informz&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=ARRL] to find events in your area.
Did You Know?
[
https://hellogrouper.com/arrl]
ARRL recently released a Special Issue of On the Air magazine curated
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