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The ARRL Letter
John E. Ross, KD8IDJ [ mailto:
jross@arrl.org ] , Editor | May 22, 2025
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In this Issue:
�-�JUST IN: Amateur Spectrum Addressed in US House Reconciliation Bill
�-�Highlights from 2025 Dayton Hamvention
�-�Hurricane Watch Net Remembers and Celebrates 60 Years
�-�Use the 2025 ARRL Field Day Site Locator
�-�New Book Release: Using the Baofeng(R) Radio
�-�Spring Season Section Manager Election Results
�-�Amateur Radio in the News
�-�ARRL Live Events and Podcasts
�-�In Brief...
�-�Announcements
�-�The ARRL Solar Report
�-�Just Ahead in Radiosport
�-�Upcoming Section, State, and Division Conventions
JUST IN: Amateur Spectrum Addressed in US House Reconciliation Bill
ARRL reports that early this morning, May 22, 2025, the US House of
Representatives passed a massive Reconciliation bill with the below spectrum
provisions relevant to Amateur Radio.
�-�Within two years not less than 600 megahertz must be identified from
between 1.3 and 10 GHz for reallocation to commercial use for broadband
services.
�-�The identified spectrum must be auctioned by the FCC for such services on
an exclusive, licensed basis as follows: not less than 200 megahertz within
three years (mid-2028) and the remaining spectrum (at least 400 megahertz)
within six years (mid-2031).
�-�Excluded from spectrum that could be reallocated for these purposes is 3.1
- 3.45 GHz (which includes the temporary secondary Amateur band at 3.300 -
3.450 GHz) and 5.925 - 7.125 GHz.
With regard to Amateur spectrum, the bands that potentially could be subject
to consideration for reallocation under this legislation are 13 cm (2300 -
2310 & 2390 - 2450 MHz) and 5 cm (5650 - 5925 MHz). At this time a number of
bands have been mentioned informally for consideration, none of which include
Amateur spectrum. But the bands under consideration could change and ARRL
will closely monitor the evolving situation.
Additionally, some government operations may be required to consolidate in
current Amateur secondary spectrum that is already shared with those
government uses. In select instances this might constrain Amateur operations
if such consolidation occurs.
It is to be emphasized that these provisions have been passed by the House,
but key US Senators have not agreed to some aspects and have stated their
intention to modify these provisions as the bill moves through Senate
consideration. The stated goal for final enactment is by July 4, 2025.
Highlights from 2025 Dayton Hamvention
ARRL
interacted with thousands of members at 2025 Dayton Hamvention(R), held May
16-18 in Xenia, Ohio. There were many ARRL programs and services available to
visitors to the ARRL Expo area. The ARRL Youth Lounge was busy throughout
the event, and "the kids were loving it," according to Education and Learning
Manager Steve Goodgame, K5ATA, who pointed out that the young visitors were
building code keys from 3D-printed kits and testing them out by sending
messages. Saturday's ARRL Youth Rally saw several dozen young people get
engaged with a day of ham radio fun. The Youth Rally actually extended into
Sunday, with the kids contacting skydiver Carlos Ortiz, K9OL, as he
parachuted
to the ground with a handheld radio. A little later, they launched an
APRS-equipped balloon, W1AW-11, on a hopefully round-the-world trip. It flew
into Africa on Thursday afternoon after crossing the Atlantic Ocean.
Back at Hamvention, the ARRL Collegiate Amateur Radio Program booth was a
flurry of activity with young adult hams for the whole weekend.
ARRL VEC Manager Maria Somma, AB1FM, was on hand to help members renew their
licenses and to encourage ARRL VE teams to migrate to the all-digital exam
system offered by Exam Tools. She noted that it streamlined the process for
VEs because there was nothing to mail after a session.
The ARRL Lab tested more than 170 radios in the booth, including a handheld
radio that fell 14,000 feet (Yes, it was K9OL's!). It not only survived the
fall in working condition but still passed the spectral purity test. The
chance to visit with members was encouraging for ARRL Digital RF Engineer
John McAuliffe, W1DRF, saying "It was nice to have one-to-one with members
who don't normally have direct contact with the lab."
Many members stopped in to see the ARRL Icom Dream Station that one eligible
member (see how you can earn entries here [
https://www.arrl.org/news/arrl-the-national-association-for-amateur-radio-launches-dream-station-sweepstakes?utm_source=Informz&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=ARRL] ) is going to win. The grand prize for the ARRL Sweepstakes, an Icom
IC-7760, sat on display in a glass case at the booth.
ARRL-sponsored
forums were popular, especially a new one: Salty Walt's Portable Antenna
Forum saw a packed house. "Salty Walt" Hudson, K4OGO, also had long lines to
visit with him and get a signed copy of his new ARRL book, Salty
Walt's Portable Antenna Sketchbook [
https://home.arrl.org/action/Store/Product-Details/productId/2026924035 ] .
The book, which made its debut at Hamvention, shows examples of successful
antennas that Salty Walt has created
for his fun seaside operating sessions. Salty Walt has amassed a large
following on YouTube by bringing viewers along on his adventures and sharing
his down-to-earth approach to tinkering. "What you saw in that forum," said
Hudson, "is where hams are today. What I try to do is simplify things. Go
out, try, do, make mistakes. That's what my YouTube channel [
https://www.youtube.com/@COASTALWAVESWIRES ] is all about."
Links - ARRL News Coverage of 2025 Dayton Hamvention(R)
Thursday, May 15 [
https://www.arrl.org/news/arrl-coverage-of-2025-dayton-hamvention-thursday-may-15?utm_source=Informz&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=ARRL]
Thursday Video [
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vi0Pe11UxMQ ]
Thursday: Phil Karn, KA9Q, Awarded Hobart Medal [
https://www.arrl.org/news/arrl-awards-phil-karn-ka9q-with-mary-hobart-k1mmh-medal-of-distinction?utm_source=Informz&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=ARRL]
Friday, May 16 [
https://www.arrl.org/news/arrl-coverage-of-2025-dayton-hamvention-friday-may-16?utm_source=Informz&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=ARRL]
Friday Video [
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eAhra9pb8kA ]
Saturday, May 17 [
https://www.arrl.org/news/arrl-coverage-of-2025-dayton-hamvention-saturday-may-17?utm_source=Informz&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=ARRL]
Saturday Video [
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p7RdcYKD8Cw ]
Sunday, May 18 [
https://www.arrl.org/news/arrl-coverage-of-2025-dayton-hamvention-sunday-may-18?utm_source=Informz&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=ARRL]
See Hamvention in photos:
Dr. Duino
[
http://www.digirig.net/]
Hurricane Watch Net Remembers and Celebrates 60 Years
In September 1965, Hurricane Betsy hit Florida, the Bahamas, and the central
US Gulf Cost. The damage was nearly $1.42 billion, earning the storm the
nickname Billion Dollar Betsy. Forecasting for storms like Betsy was still in
its infancy.
[
http://www.hwn.org/]
Bobby
Graves, KB5HAV, the current Hurricane Watch Net (HWN) manager, shared that
amateur radio operator Gerald E. "Jerry" Murphy, K8YUW, then 28 years old,
was stationed at the U.S. Naval Mobile Construction Battalion Center in
Davisville, Rhode Island. "During his time off, he handled countless phone
patches and messages to and from military-deployed personnel as a member of
the Intercontinental Amateur Radio Net (IARN) on 14.320 MHz. The public
was becoming concerned," said Graves. "In 1965, there wasn't any access to
24-hour news and weather reports. Murphy suggested to the IARN net manager to
move those interested in the storm up 5 kHz to get them off the net, and
the net manager agreed. Marcy Rice, KZ5MM, located in the Canal Zone
(Panama), followed Murphy, and together they established the first Hurricane
Watch Net on 14.325 MHz."
Murphy [
https://www.tributearchive.com/obituaries/37994045/gerald-e.-%22gerry%22-murphy] passed away in March 2025. Marcella E. Rice (Marcy) died in 1989.
Now, the HWN will host a two-day on-air special event to celebrate its 60th
anniversary on June 7 - 8, 2025. Net control stations, located across the
United States, will all operate using the callsign WX5HWN on or near 14.325
MHz and 7.268 MHz at the following times:
�-�Saturday, June 7: 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM EDT (1400 - 0100 UTC)
�-�Sunday, June 8: 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM EDT (1400 - 2100 UTC) Note: Operations
on 7.268 MHz will conclude at 3:00 PM EDT (1900 UTC).
A special commemorative certificate will be available by sending an email
request to
wx5hwn@hwn.org [ mailto:
wx5hwn@hwn.org ] no later than June 30,
2025. This special event has been scheduled for the early days of the
Atlantic hurricane season, which runs from June 1 through November 30. While
the season typically peaks from mid-August to late October, tropical cyclones
can form at any time.
For more details about this event and the Hurricane Watch Net, visit:
www.hwn.org [
http://www.hwn.org/ ] .
[
http://www.hwn.org/]
Geochron Global Operational Awareness
[
https://www.geochron.com/hamclub/]
Use the 2025 ARRL Field Day Site Locator
[
https://www.arrl.org/news/radio-connects-is-2025-arrl-field-day-theme]
2025
ARRL Field Day is five short weeks away on June 28 - 29. The theme of "Radio
Connects" [
https://www.arrl.org/news/radio-connects-is-2025-arrl-field-day-theme?utm_source=Informz&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=ARRL] highlights
how radio ties our world together �-" bridging distances near and far,
connecting people of all ages and walks of life through a shared interest in
wireless technology, and providing a hands-on pathway for future technology
leaders to experiment with radio as part of science, technology, engineering,
and mathematics curricula.
ARRL has made it easy for radio clubs to make in-person connections during
the event. In addition to the resources available for promoting activations
that are available on the Field Day website at
www.arrl.org/FieldDay [
http://www.arrl.org/FieldDay?utm_source=Informz&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=ARRL] , there is a site locator tool. Clubs can list their activations, and those
looking to attend a Field Day site can find one in their area.
ARRL Public Relations and Outreach Manager Sierra Harrop, W5DX, says the
locator tool is important for bringing people together. "ARRL Field Day is a
great opportunity to gather. Not only will members of the public be able to
visit with radio amateurs about our hobby, but many not-so-active hams use
the event as a chance to get on the air," said Harrop. "The site locator is
key for making those connections."
With a little more than a month to go until the big weekend, there were 538
sites listed on the locator. To search for a site near you, just go to the
map and zoom in on your area. Click on the red map pins for details about
each site. To add information to the locator, click on "Add a Station".
[
https://www.arrl.org/field-day-locator]
ARRL Field Day is the most popular on-the-air event held annually in North
America. More than 31,000 hams participate each year. Connect with others who
are preparing for the event in the official ARRL Field Day (Annual Event) [
https://www.facebook.com/groups/1966096706830030/ ] Facebook group.
New Book Release: Using the Baofeng(R) Radio
- Your Guide to a Handheld Ham Radio
[
https://home.arrl.org/action/Store/Product-Details/productId/2029375089]
Using the Baofeng(R) Radio is a new book from John Leonardelli, VE3IPS,
published by ARRL. It provides detailed information on the settings screens
for several popular Baofeng radios. It also includes cheat sheets with the
most frequently used settings and helpful tips.
Leonardelli is a longtime Baofeng user and enthusiast, and his book gives
readers everything they need to start using their handheld ham radio on the
air legally, safely, and effectively.
The
book details operating with the popular UV-5R, the rugged UV-82, and the
DMR-enabled DR-1801UV. Using the Baofeng(R) Radio covers how to program and
use these radios with only the front panel and built-in settings. It then
elaborates
on using the free programming software CHIRP to program memory channels using
a laptop or home computer. Finally, it describes how to program the radio to
communicate around the world using Digital Mobile Radio (DMR),
which may be accessed through repeaters or mobile hotspots.
Using
the Baofeng(R) Radio is now shipping. Order from the ARRL online store [
https://home.arrl.org/action/Store/Product-Details/productId/2029375089 ] or
find an ARRL publication dealer [
https://www.arrl.org/arrl-publication-dealers?utm_source=Informz&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=ARRL] ;
ARRL Item No. 2240, ISBN: 978-1-62595-224-0, $19.95 retail. For additional
questions or ordering, call 1-888-277-5289 toll-free in the US, Monday
through Thursday
8 AM to 7 PM and Friday 8 AM to 5 PM Eastern Time. Outside the US, call (860)
594-0200.
Using the Baofeng(R) Radio is also available on Amazon in the Kindle edition
[
https://a.co/d/cJGGxl4 ] .
Spring Season Section Manager Election Results
[
https://home.arrl.org/action/Store/Product-Details/productId/2023017228]
ARRL members in Utah have elected Brett Pruitt, K7BDP, of Hurricane, to
continue as the ARRL Utah Section Manager, and his new term of office starts
on July 1. Pruitt received 275 votes and Bob Craven, N7GTE, received 234
votes. Election ballots were counted on Tuesday, May 20, at ARRL
Headquarters.
Pruitt was first appointed as Section Manager of the ARRL Utah Section on
February 1, after previous Section Manager Pat Malan, N7PAT, resigned from
the role in late January for health reasons.
Nevada will have a new Section Manager as of July 1, 2025. Craig McVeay,
N0CSM, of Pahrump, was the only nominee to run for the new term of office
when nominations closed on March 6. John Bigley, N7UR, the current Nevada
Section Manager, decided not to run for a new term of office after serving as
Section Manager for the past ten years.
The
following incumbent Section Managers were unopposed after the spring season
nomination deadline, and they have been declared re-elected. They will begin
new two-year terms of office on July 1, 2025: Chris Van Winkle, AB3WG
(Maryland/DC);
Nomar Vizcarrondo, NP4H (Northern New Jersey); Nancy Austin, KC1NEK (Rhode
Island); Steven Hendricks, KK6JTB (San Joaquin Valley), and David Overton,
W5JDO (West Texas). The New Hampshire Section Manager position
will be re-solicited in October QST for an 18-month term of office starting
on January 1, 2026.
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Amateur Radio in the News
"Amateur radio spirit continues all over world, but gathers at Xenia's
Hamvention [
https://www.daytondailynews.com/local/amateur-radio-spirit-continues-all-over-world-but-gathers-at-xenias-hamvention/WO7GFQMGYFFSJMW4P7IHX2GJTY/] " / Dayton Daily News (Ohio) May 17, 2025 -- Dayton Hamvention(R)
"Got your ears on? Barrie Amateur Radio Club hosting field day [
https://www.barrietoday.com/local-entertainment/got-your-ears-on-barrie-amateur-radio-club-hosting-field-day-10664967] " / Barrietoday.com (May 17, 2025) -- The Radio Amateurs of Canada.
"Amateur radio enthusiasts to gather for 92nd festival [
https://westsidenewsny.com/news/2025-05-18/amateur-radio-enthusiasts-to-gather-for-92nd-festival/] " / Westside News (New York) May 18, 2025 -- The Rochester Amateur Radio
Association is an ARRL Affiliated Club.
"St. Pius X students track balloon's flight around the globe [
https://www.myleaderpaper.com/news/st-pius-x-high-school-amatuer-radio-club-tracking-balloon-launch/article_ee9a89ce-48b1-49a7-8b18-537652686622.html] " / Leader Publications (Missouri) May 18, 2025 -- St. Pius X High School
Amateur Radio Club.
"Badger student has a handle on his future [
https://www.tribtoday.com/news/local-news/2025/05/badger-student-has-a-handle-on-his-future/] " / Tribune Chronical (Ohio) May 20, 2025 -- Joseph Badger Local Schools.
ARRL Live Events and Podcasts
On the Air LIVE
[
https://learn.arrl.org/events]
On the Air LIVE
Live training for ARRL members. Join us for the next On the Air Live session
-- an interactive, live training event hosted by ARRL Education Specialist
Wayne Greene, KB4DSF. These sessions take a deeper dive into practical topics
designed to help you get the most out of your amateur radio experience.
Up Next: FT8 and FT4 for ARRL Field Day
Discover how to set up WSJT-X for FT8 and FT4 along with homebrew 10 and 15
meter antennas to participate in this year's ARRL Field Day.
We'll cover:
�-� WSJT-X installation and setup
�-� How to operate FT8 and FT4
�-� Demonstration of each with a homebrew 10 meter antenna as featured in the
May/June On the Air magazine
�-� WSJT-X specific setup for ARRL Field Day
�"- Date: May 27, 2025
�- Time: 8 PM Eastern / 5 PM Pacific
�'� Register Now [
https://learn.arrl.org/events ]
ARRL On the Air
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On the Air
Sponsored by Icom
Simple HF Antennas for Field Day
ARRL Education Specialist Wayne Greene, KB4DSF, returns to the podcast [
http://www.arrl.org/on-the-air-podcast?utm_source=Informz&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=ARRL] to walk readers through his May/June 2025 On the Air article, "Building
Simple Antennas for 10 and 15 Meters."
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 ARRL Audio News
is now broadcast on FM low power radio stations KQRZ-LP 100.7 and 96.7 MHz FM
in Spokane, Washington every Saturday and Sunday morning at 8:00
AM PDT.
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/ ]
Rigol RF Test Gear
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Radioddity Xiegu X6200 Multi-mode HF Radio
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Flex Radio FT8
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Schulman Auction Amateur Radio Equipment Specialists
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http://www.schulmanauction.com/]
Rig Expert Take on the Air
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https://rigexpert.com/]
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In Brief...
Amateur radio operators will be busy on Memorial Day 2025.
The National WWI Museum and Memorial [
https://www.theworldwar.org/ ] in
Kansas City, Missouri, will partner with area amateur radio operators to host
special event station WW1USA Monday, May 26, 2025, 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM. The
mission of WW1USA is to:
�-�raise awareness of World War 1, known then as the Great War
�-�further the National WW1 Museum and Memorial's mission of teaching the
history and lessons of World War 1
�-�provide a positive image of amateur radio and expand the awareness locally
and around the world.
There
will be multiple events throughout the day and station operators are expected
to contact hundreds of other amateur radio operators around the world.
Individuals are welcome to serve as a guest operator of WW1USA at any time
with all guests receiving a special amateur radio operator certificate. QSL
with WW1USA will be available by mail with SASE or other postage provided or
via eQSL. For more information email
ww1usa@theworldwar.org [
mailto:
ww1usa@theworldwar.org] .
The Gwinnett Amateur Radio Society [
https://www.gars.org/gars/ ] will
support the Dacula, Georgia 31st Memorial Day Parade May 26th, 2025. Amateur
radio operators will on be site from 7:00 AM to 1:30 PM. The theme for this
years' event is "They Answered the Call, They Paid the Price." The Grand
Marshall is 102-year-old Amry Veteran James L. Davis who served in the
Pacific Theater during World War II.
The Maryland FM Association [
http://www.marylandfm.org/ ] will hold their
2025 Memorial Day Hamfest on Monday May 26th from 7 AM - 1:00 PM. TALK-IN
will be on the WA3DZD repeater 146.16/146.76, 223.16/224.76, and 449.0/444.0
with CTCSS 107.2. Admission is $10.00. The event is an ARRL sanctioned
Hamfest.
The
Deep Space Exploration Society (DSES), K0PRT, recently held a community event
to help foster engagement and educational outreach. Located in Colorado, the
DSES is a nonprofit organization dedicated to practical astronomy and
space science education for students, the general public, and society
members. The club's major project is continuing restoration and operation of
a 60-foot dish antenna for radio astronomy and amateur radio experimenting.
On April 26, 2025, DSES hosted an event that was specifically designed for
educators and interested individuals from neighboring communities organized
by member Rob McMasters, KJ7I. Thirty-five participants, including 16 adults,
11 children, and 8 DSES members, attended. Volunteers including Paul Sobon,
NO0T, and Bill Thomas, WT0DX, operated the control console of the radio dish
in preparation for an Earth Moon Earth (EME) communication demonstration.
A last-minute equipment failure prevented the full demonstration, but a tour
of the on-site underground amateur radio station featured a contact with a
nuclear-powered ship located in Baltimore Harbor. The ship was calling
as a special event station celebrating Marconi Day, and the radio contact
with it showcased the capabilities of amateur radio. DSES is looking ahead
and plans are in motion for future events, aimed at further cultivating
these valuable relationships with local participants and amateur radio.
Three new members were inducted into the Amateur Radio Contest Hall of Fame
on May 17, 2025, during Hamvention(R) weekend.
�-�Pat Barkey, N9RV, has been an active CW contester and station builder
since getting his first license as WN8YVR in Michigan in 1967.
�-�John Laney III, K4BAI, was first licensed as KN4BAI in November 1954 at
age 12.
�-�Uli Weiss, DJ2YA, was playing around with crystal detectors when he was
only 10 years old. In 1953, at the age of 15, he applied for an amateur radio
license, but was rejected because Germany at the time had a minimum age of 18
years, so he became a very active SWL. In 1955, at age 17, the authorities
allowed him to take the official examination .
You can read more about these new inductees at contesthof.com [
http://contesthof.com ] .
The Amateur Radio Contesting Hall of Fame is currently managed by the World
Wide Radio Operators Foundation [
https://wwrof.org/ ] in memory of CQ
publisher Dick Ross, K2MGA.
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Announcements
ARRL
honors and remembers the ultimate sacrifice made by those who served in the
U.S. armed forces. ARRL Headquarters will be closed Monday, May 26, 2025, in
observance of Memorial Day. There will be no W1AW code practice or bulletin
transmissions [
http://www.arrl.org/w1aw-operating-schedule?utm_source=Informz&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=ARRL] on Memorial Day. ARRL Headquarters will reopen Tuesday, May 27, at 8 AM
EDT. Visit the ARRL Special Events
Stations [
https://www.arrl.org/special-event-stations?utm_source=Informz&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=ARRL] database to find on-the-air commemorations for Memorial Day 2025.
[
http://www.arrl.org/DreamStation]
The ARRL Solar Report
ARRL Solar Report May 22, 2025
Solar activity increased to moderate levels this past week with an M1 solar
flare on May 21 and a few minor C-class flares. There have been no
Earth-directed coronal mass ejections (CMEs). The Sun presently is at its
solar maximum and is experiencing its highest amount of activity within its
11-year solar cycle. Solar flare activity is expected to remain low through
May 24.
Ongoing influence from the coronal hole (CH) high speed stream (HSS)
originating from the large, southern hemisphere positive polarity CH
maintains an enhanced electron flux. Solar wind parameters have reflected
persistent CH HSS influence. Unsettled conditions are likely on May 22. An
enhancement of the geomagnetic field up to active levels is likely May 23 due
to the arrival of several CMEs.
The 10.7 -centimeter flux: May 22, 115; May 23 - 26, 120; May 27, 130; May 28
- 29, 135; May 30 - 31, 140.
Predicted sunspot numbers: May 22, 145; May 23, 144; May 24, 145; May 25,
146.
For
more information concerning radio propagation, visit [
https://www.arrl.org/technical-information-service?utm_source=Informz&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=ARRL&_zs=OV2xl&_zl=TltC3&utm_source=Informz&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=ARRL] the ARRL Technical Information Service, read A Quick Guide to HF
Propagation Using Solar Indices [
https://www.qsl.net/4x4xm/Propagation/HF-Propagation-Solar-Indices.htm ] ,
and check out [
https://k9la.us/ ] the
Propagation Page of Carl Luetzelschwab, K9LA.
For customizable propagation charts, visit the VOACAP Online for Ham Radio
website [
https://www.voacap.com/ ] .
Just Ahead in Radiosport
�-�May 24 - 25 -- CQ Worldwide WPX Contest (CW)
�-�May 26 -- QRP ARCI Hootowl Sprint (CW)
�-�May 27 -- QCX Challenge (CW, phone, digital)
�-�May 28 -- Phone Weekly Test (phone)
�-�May 29 -- RSGB 80m Club Championship (CW)
�-�May 30 - June 1 -- PODXS 070 Club Three Day Weekend Contest (digital)
�-�May 31 -- Feld Hell Sprint (digital)
�-�June 2 -- RSGB 80 Meter Club Championship, Data (digital)
�-�June 3 -- ARS Spartan Sprint (CW)
�-�June 4 -- Phone Weekly Test (phone)
�-�June 4 -- A1 Club AWT (CW)
Remember
to visit the ARRL Contest Calendar [
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�-�July 12 | Souris Valley Amateur Radio Club Hamfest [
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