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John E. Ross, KD8IDJ [ mailto:
jross@arrl.org ] , Editor | December 5, 2024
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In this Issue:
�-�$41,000+ Raised by Donors, YouTubers, for ARRL Teachers Institute
�-�Register for 25th Annual SKYWARN Recognition Day, December 7
�-�2025 Youth on the Air Camp Application Period Open
�-�Get on the Air in December with ARRL 160- and 10-Meter Contests
�-�Amateur Radio in the News
�-�ARRL Podcasts
�-�In Brief...
�-�Announcements
�-�The K7RA Solar Update
�-�Holiday Deals
�-�Just Ahead in Radiosport
�-�Upcoming Section, State, and Division Conventions
�-�Did You Know?
$41,000+ Raised by Donors, YouTubers, for ARRL Teachers Institute
A 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] was a resounding success. More than $21,000 was contributed during the
livestream, which unlocked another $20,000 that donors had set out as a
challenge gift. ARRL Director of Development Kevin Beal, K8EAL, says that
upped the ante. "It's quite clear that even with the generosity of the donors
in attendance, the challenge gift really pushed everyone until the end to
meet that goal." There were over 430 gifts made and the most frequent was
$20.
[
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XCo5ajQadRk]
The event, hosted by YouTuber Josh Nass, KI6NAZ, on his popular Ham Radio
Crash Course channel [
https://www.youtube.com/@HamRadioCrashCourse ] , drew
thousands of views. On the stream, several teachers and students who have
benefited from the TI shared their stories of success. "We were glad that
teachers Everton Henriques and Drew Mortenson joined us on the stream. Two of
Everton's students attended and were inspirational and impressive. They're
the whole reason why we're doing this," said Beal.
A face familiar to longtime ARRL members also paid a visit via video. Former
ARRL President Kay Craigie, N3KN, shared her memories of the origins of the
ARRL Teachers Institute on Wireless Technology, which she pioneered. "People
have stepped up in just the most wonderful ways over the years. Large
donations, small donations �-" whatever people are able to do �-" have made
it possible to continue this program," she told Beal in a video call.
Cragie attributed the program's success to its flexibility and how it can
evolve to meet the changing needs of educators. ARRL Education and Learning
Manager Steve Goodgame, K5ATA, hopes to pivot the program again for 2025.
"We're taking it on the road. Historically, we've flown teachers into ARRL
Headquarters (in Newington, Connecticut), but we want to go meet some of them
where they are," said Goodgame.
The program has lofty goals for expansion next year. In 2024, there were 7
cohorts - next year will have 16. "We're grateful to everyone who
participated in the livestream, whether they watched it, shared it, or
donated to it," said Goodgame. "They are enabling us to continue this
growth."
A replay of the live telethon can be seen at this link [
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XCo5ajQadRk ] . If you'd like to contribute
to the future of ARRL Teachers Institutes on Wireless Technology, visit
www.arrl.org/GiveToSTEM [
http://www.arrl.org/GiveToSTEM?utm_source=Informz&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=ARRL] .
Geochron Global Operational Awareness
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Register for 25th Annual SKYWARN Recognition Day, December 7
[
https://www.arrl.org/skywarn-recognition-day]
The 25th Annual SKYWARNTM Recognition Day (SRD) is Saturday, December 7. SRD
recognizes the work of amateur and non-ham SKYWARN storm spotters in keeping
their communities safe during severe weather. Trained spotters provide
observations of "ground truth" to regional National Weather Service (NWS)
offices.
While meteorologists have advanced remote sensing data like radar, satellite,
and weather instrument networks available to them, the technology isn't
granular enough to replace trained human observation. Via amateur radio
repeaters, smartphone apps, phone calls, GMRS radios, and other means,
SKYWARN spotters make sure the NWS has the information needed to make good
warning and advisory decisions.
"Weather spotters provide extremely valuable information to both NWS and
local emergency management officials," said ARRL Director of Emergency
Management Josh Johnston, KE5MHV. Johnston served as an Emergency Management
Director in Arkansas for 17 years before coming to lead ARRL's Amateur Radio
Emergency Service(R) (ARES(R)) program. "The ground truth that spotters
provide is vital during storms for responder safety as well as alerting the
citizens of the community."
In 1999, ARRL and NWS came together to recognize the importance of these
spotters to the warning process, creating SKYWARN Recognition Day. SRD
features an on-air operating event in which ham radio operators activate many
of the NWS office stations, and other radio amateurs try to work as many of
them as possible. Read more about the event at
www.arrl.org/skywarn-recognition-day [
https://www.arrl.org/skywarn-recognition-day?utm_source=Informz&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=ARRL] .
ARRL will be on the air from ARRL Headquarters in Newington, Connecticut, as
WX1AW during portions of the event. QSL cards and certificates of
participation will be available.
Participants are encouraged to register for 2024 SKYWARN Recognition Day at
this link [
https://www.weather.gov/crh/skywarnrecognition ] .
2025 Youth on the Air Camp Application Period Open
[
http://youthontheair.org/]
Applications are now being accepted for campers interested in attending the
2025 Youth on the Air Camp. Licensed amateur radio operators, ages 15 through
25, who want to attend are encouraged to apply online at YouthOnTheAir.org [
http://YouthOnTheAir.org ] . The camp is scheduled to take place June 15 -
20, 2025, in Thornton (Denver), Colorado and the Denver Radio Club [
https://w0tx.org/ ] , an ARRL Affiliated Club, is the local host.
The current application period is for the fifth camp for young amateur radio
operators in North, Central, and South America. For the best chance at being
selected, applications should be submitted by 2359Z on January 15, 2025.
Campers will be selected by the working group and notified by February 1.
To encourage attendance from across the Americas, allocations for campers are
being held open for various areas of North, Central, and South America. If
countries do not use their allocation or should someone within an allocation
decline acceptance, those positions will be filled from the remaining pool of
applicants. As this will be an ongoing process, everyone will not receive
notification of acceptance at the same time. Preference will be given to
first-time attendees.
Applications will continue to be accepted through May 1 and up to 50 campers
will be accepted. The application process is free, but a $100 USD deposit is
required upon acceptance. Should a potential camper be unable to pay the $100
deposit, they may apply for a scholarship or waiver. Campers are also
responsible for their own arrival and departure transportation to the camp
location. Travel assistance may also be available, especially for those
traveling from outside of the USA and Canada. Travel during camp events is
provided.
For details about the camp, visit the camp web page at YouthOnTheAir.org [
http://YouthOnTheAir.org ] or email Camp Director Neil Rapp, WB9VPG, at
director@youthontheair.org [ mailto:
director@youthontheair.org ] .
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Get on the Air in December with ARRL 160- and 10-Meter Contests
[
http://www.arrl.org]
December brings two ARRL-sponsored single-band contests. The ARRL 160-Meter
Contest begins Friday, December 6 at 2200 UTC and concludes on Sunday,
December 8 at 1559 UTC. Stations in the US (including Alaska, Hawaii, and US
possessions) and Canada can contact any station; stations located overseas
can only contact US and Canadian stations. Contacts may be made using the CW
mode only. See the contest rules at
www.arrl.org/160-meter [
http://www.arrl.org/160-meter?utm_source=Informz&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=ARRL] for more information.
Next weekend, the ARRL 10-Meter Contest begins on Saturday, December 14 at
0000 UTC (Friday evening in North America), and concludes on Sunday, December
15 at 2359 UTC. Stations may contact any other station, regardless of
location, using CW and phone. All stations send a signal report. Stations
located in the US and Canada (including Alaska and Hawaii) send their state
or province; Mexican stations send their state; DX stations send a serial
number. Contest rules are available at contests.arrl.org/10m/ [
https://contests.arrl.org/10m/ ] .
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Amateur Radio in the News
"Grimes County nonprofit seeks donations to buy communication trailer [
https://www.kxxv.com/news/local-news/in-your-neighborhood/grimes-county/grimes-county-nonprofit-seeks-donations-to-buy-communication-trailer] " / 25 ABC KXXV (Texas) November 30, 2024 --The Grimes County Amateur Radio
Emergency Service (ARES(R)) is an ARRL Affiliated Club.
"Joplin Amateur Radio Club connecting kids with Santa in special event [
https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/offbeat/joplin-amateur-radio-club-connecting-kids-with-santa-in-special-event/ar-AA1vdQKs?ocid=BingNewsSerp] " / KSNF (Missouri) December 3, 2024 -- The Joplin Amateur Radio Club is an
ARRL Affiliated Club.
"Schaumburg Amateur Radio Club offers free classes on ham radio starting Jan.
11 [
https://www.dailyherald.com/20241203/submitted-content/schaumburg-amateur-radio-club-offers-free-classes-on-ham-radio-starting-jan-11/] " / The Daily Hearld (Illinois) December 3, 2024 -- The Schaumburg Amateur
Radio Club is an ARRL Affiliated Club.
Dr. Duino
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ARRL Podcasts
ARRL On the Air
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https://blubrry.com/arrlontheair/]
On the Air
Sponsored by Icom
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.
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
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http://www.digirig.net/]
In Brief...
On December 17, 1903, after years of "tinkering" in their Dayton, Ohio,
bicycle shop, Orville and Wilbur Wright made their first three flights in
their new flying machine. The Bellbrook Amateur Radio Club [
https://bellbrookarc.org/wp/ ] (BARC) in Dayton will commemorate 121 years of
the Wright brothers' first flights with special event station W8W on December
17, 2024, from 1400z - 2100z. Operation will be on 7.217, 14.317, and 21.317
MHz on all modes. An E-certificate is available by email at
WrightFlight@bellbrookarc.org [ mailto:
WrightFlight@bellbrookarc.org ] .
The annual Lighthouse Christmas Lights (LCL) operating event begins Saturday
December 21, 2024, 0001Z and runs through 2359Z January 1, 2025. Sponsored by
the Amateur Radio Lighthouse Society [
https://arlhs.com/events/lighthouse-christmas-lights/ ] (ARLS), the event
promotes public awareness of amateur radio and lighthouses and contributes to
the recognition of lighthouses, lightships, and their keepers. Licensed
amateurs may use any and all bands, including WARC, and all modes that convey
sufficient exchange details, including SSB, CW, RTTY, PSK, FM, and SSTV. A
list of suggested SSB frequencies and CW center frequencies can be found at
the club's website [
https://arlhs.com/events/lighthouse-christmas-lights/ ]
.
The Battleship IOWA Amateur Radio Association [
https://biara.org/ ] (BIARA)
and the Iowa's Innovation, Engineering and Technology Team (IET) will
activate the ship's original NEPM Navy call sign on December 7 - 8, 2024.
Hours of operation both days are expected to be from 0700 PST (1500 UTC) to
1700 PST (0100 UTC). This activation will be in memory of the 1941 attack on
Pearl Harbor and all the radio amateurs and aficionados who answered the
call, taking their skills into the military and civilian war efforts.
ARRL requested, and received from the Federal Communications Commission
(FCC), a waiver to Section 97.111(a) to allow appropriately licensed amateur
radio operators to work NEPM for this limited event. Amateurs are reminded
that they may not transmit on the military frequencies issued to NEPM.
Amateur radio operators must operate within the privileges of their licenses.
Licensees of other countries not under the FCC's jurisdiction are advised to
refer to the regulations imposed by their licensing agencies before calling
NEPM. All phone operations are on upper sideband. Here are the NEPM
frequencies and modes:
Transmit Freq/Mode ... Listening Freq/Mode
�-�7.469 MHz USB/J3E ... 7.261 MHz USB/J3E
�-�12.382 MHz CW/A1A ... 14.061 MHz CW/A1A
�-�14.667 MHz USB/J3E ... 14.261 MHz USB/J3E
�-�19.160 MHz RTTY ... 21.150 MHz RTTY
�-�21.856 MHz USB/J3E ... 21.361 USB/J3E
The listening frequencies are a starting point. The operator will tell you
where NEPM is listening to minimize causing interference to stations in band.
For an NEPM QSL please follow the instructions found on the BIARA website [
https://biara.org/ ] . The USS Iowa is moored at Port of Los Angeles.
Announcements
Soheila Bana, KO6GTV, Richmond California councilwoman and head of the city's
Public Safety Committee, passed her amateur radio license test and is a now a
licensed Technician class amateur radio operator. On Saturday November 9,
2024, the Brickyard Landing Home Owners Association (HOA) hosted a one-day
Technician License Class and VE Test Session. The HOA has an active amateur
radio/Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) presence and supports
"reasonable" antenna requests to further that objective. They are also
looking at creating a club station in their common area facility for their
licensed members. Bana is working to bring VE Test Sessions to the city's
community center so that more people can discover amateur radio and be better
prepared to respond in the event of a city-wide emergency. In addition to
Bana, there were 18 newly licensed hams from Richmond, Berkeley, San
Francisco, Oregon and South Dakota who attended the VE Session.
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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
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https://www.schulmanauction.com/]
Rig Expert Take on the Air
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https://rigexpert.com/]
PreppComm Christmas Sale Nomad Antenna Sale DMX-40 Special
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https://tinyurl.com/49mbbs6y]
The K7RA Solar Update
K7RA Solar Update - NASA SDO/HMI
[
https://sdo.gsfc.nasa.gov/]
ARRL Propagation Bulletin 49 ARLP049 from Tad Cook, K7RA
Solar activity seems to have dropped dramatically from a recent peak. Are we
over the cycle peak and headed down again? Too early to say.
Daily average sunspot numbers this week sank to 120.1.
Predicted solar flux is 175 on December 6 - 8; 170 on December 9 - 10; 175 on
December 11 - 12; and 205 on December 13 - 17.
Predicted planetary A index is 8 on December 6 - 7; 5 on 8 - 12; 10 and 5 on
December 13 - 15; 8 on December 16 - 18; 12 and 8 on December 19 - 20; and 5
on December 21 through January 6, 2025.
Commentary from František "Franta" Jand, OK1HH:
"After the unexpected solar proton flare of 21 November, which took place
beyond the Sun's western limb, a rain of higher-energy protons hit the
Earth's atmosphere. This solar radiation storm had a greater impact at higher
latitudes in the Southern Hemisphere, where it caused a significant increase
in attenuation. Two days later, two new large sunspot groups appeared near
the southeastern limb of the Sun. These produced moderate eruptions daily,
which is more or less normal for the 11-year maximum. These are AR3905 and
AR3906, which have grown rapidly to a size where they can be observed with
the naked eye. There is a relatively small coronal hole near them that could
be influencing the solar wind enhancement. Following the eruption of a plasma
filament near AR3901, a G2 class geomagnetic storm is possible on November 28
- 29, when a coronal mass ejection (CME) is expected to impact. However,
around 1900 UT on November 28, when this information is written as usual,
nothing is still
happening. We will see what happens next. It is quite possible that the
plasma cloud will only hit the Earth a little and it is also not out of the
question that it will miss the Earth completely. So, any prediction at this
point has a low probability of coming true."
For more information concerning shortwave radio propagation, see
arrl.org/propagation [
http://www.arrl.org/propagation?utm_source=Informz&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=ARRL] and the ARRL Technical Information Service web page at,
arrl.org/propagation-of-rf-signals [
http://arrl.org/propagation-of-rf-signals ] . For an explanation of numbers
used in this bulletin, see arrl.org/the-sun-the-earth-the-ionosphere [
http://arrl.org/the-sun-the-earth-the-ionosphere ] .
Also, check this.
"Understanding Solar Indices [
https://bit.ly/3Rc8Njt ] " from September 2002
QST.
Sunspot numbers for November 28 through December 4, 2024 were 149, 162, 103,
83, 113, 126, and 105, with a mean of 120.1. The 10.7 -centimeter flux was
213.9, 219.8, 204, 186.3, 185.3, 174.2, and 174.7, with a mean of 202.2.
Estimated planetary A indices were 4, 8, 11, 7, 6, 13, and 7, with a mean of
8.3. Middle latitude A index was 3, 6, 9, 6, 6, 6, 10, and 5, with a mean of
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/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 [
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] .
Holiday Deals
Celebrate a little holiday cheer with a new deal every day from ARRL in the
online store [
http://www.arrl.org/shop?utm_source=Informz&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=ARRL] . Beginning Monday, December 9, 2024, ARRL will be offering 7 days of
deals. Sign up at
www.arrl.org/holiday-deals [
http://www.arrl.org/holiday-deals?utm_source=Informz&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=ARRL] and receive an email with a special ham radio deal every day for 7 days.
ARRL members who have opted in to receive special offers and publication
announcements will automatically receive the series of deals (signing up is
not necessary). If you have a user account, you can manage your email
preferences at
www.arrl.org/opt-in-out [
http://www.arrl.org/opt-in-out?utm_source=Informz&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=ARRL] . ARRL's 7 days of deals concludes Sunday, December 15, 2024.
Don't forget to check out the special ham radio holiday gift guide [
https://tinyurl.com/mmywk85m ] , brought to you by ARRL.
Just Ahead in Radiosport
�-�December 5 -- QRP ARCI Topband Sprint (CW)
�-�December 5 - 6 -- Walk for the Bacon QRP Contest (CW)
�-�December 5 -- NRAU 10m Activity Contest (CW, phone, digital)
�-�December 5 -- SKCC Sprint Europe (CW)
�-�December 6 - 8 -- ARRL 160-Meter Contest [
https://www.arrl.org/160-meter?utm_source=Informz&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=ARRL] (CW)
�-�December 7 - 8 -- Kalbar Contest (phone)
�-�December 7 -- Wake-Up! QRP Sprint (CW)
�-�December 7 - 8 -- PRO CW Contest (CW)
�-�December 7 - 8 -- INORC Contest (CW)
�-�December 7 - 8 -- FT Roundup (digital)
�-�December 8 -- QRP ARCI Holiday Spirits Sprint (CW)
�-�December 9 -- 4 States QRP Group Second Sunday Sprint (CW, phone)
�-�December 10 -- Worldwide Sideband Activity Contest (phone)
�-�December 11 -- NAQCC CW Sprint (CW)
�-�December 11 -- Phone Weekly Test (phone)
�-�December 11 -- VHF-UHF FT8 Activity Contest (digital)
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] for more events and information.
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https://tinyurl.com/mmywk85m]
Upcoming Section, State, and Division Conventions
�-�December 13 - 14 | Tampa Bay Hamfest [
https://www.arrl.org/hamfests/tampa-bay-hamfest-arrl-west-central-florida-section-convention-3?utm_source=Informz&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=ARRL&_zs=OV2xl&_zl=QwMA3&utm_source=Informz&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=ARRL&utm_source=Informz&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=ARRL] , sponsoring the ARRL West Central Florida Section Convention, Plant City,
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&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&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&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&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&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&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&utm_source=Informz&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=ARRL] to find events in your area.
ARRL Handbook 101
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Did You Know?
ARRL member Peyton Barnes Jr, KE5ZDZ, got help resolving his FT8 issues by
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member benefits. He stated, "Thank you very much for working with me so
patiently (resolving my FT8 issues)."
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