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The ARRL Letter
John E. Ross, KD8IDJ [ mailto:
jross@arrl.org ] , Editor | June 19, 2025
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In this Issue:
�-�2025 ARRL Field Day is Next Weekend
�-�Protect the Most Important Element of Field Day: The People
�-�Local, County, and State Governments Proclaim Value of Amateur Radio
�-�Hurricane Erick Update for June 19, 2025
�-�Ham Radio Reports Fire; Helicopter Crew Extinguishes Just in Time
�-�CQ CQ CQ ... Calling All Kids!
�-�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
2025 ARRL Field Day is Next Weekend
Lather on the sunscreen and get ready for the fun! 2025 ARRL Field Day [
http://arrl.org/fieldday ] is June 28 - 29. It is amateur radio's biggest
yearly event. The sun has been very active at the peak of Solar Cycle 25.
ARRL is hopeful that it will mean 2025 becomes a legendary Field Day. Get out
to an activation and enjoy a good time with your fellow hams.
[
https://www.arrl.org/field-day]
Use the Field Day Site Locator [
https://www.arrl.org/field-day-locator?utm_source=Informz&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=ARRL] , featuring more than 1200 sites, if you don't already have a site you plan
to attend. Don't forget to take the 2025 Field Day guide [
https://arrl.informz.net/z/cjUucD9taT0zMzY0MTYxJnA9MSZ1PTUyMDM2NjMwNSZsaT0zODQ2MjcxNw/index.html] with you to your Field Day site.
For clubs that are activating a location, here are tips to make the most of
your 2025 ARRL Field Day:
5 Tips for Field Day Success!
1. Be safe - Safety should always be your priority. Share pointers and
resources with everyone participating in your Field Day event. See: Safety
Officer Checklist [
https://www.arrl.org/files/file/Field-Day/Generic/FDSafety Officer.pdf ] [PDF]
2. Check Equipment and Operators - Make sure you have all the equipment
tested and operational, and all the people needed to operate it [
https://www.arrl.org/news/2025-arrl-field-day-are-you-ready?utm_source=Informz&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=ARRL] . Now is the time to assign tasks and make an operating schedule.
3. Review the Field Day Rules - Make sure you check out the official
rule packet [
https://contests.arrl.org/ContestRules/Field-Day-Rules.pdf ]
[PDF] to know which class your activation fits. Be sure to submit your score.
Entries must be postmarked or submitted via web app at
field-day.arrl.org/fdentry.php [
https://field-day.arrl.org/fdentry.php ] by
Tuesday, July 29, 2025.
4. Bonus points - Tally high scores by completing bonus point
activities. Getting bonus points will increase your Field Day score.
5. Put your best foot forward - ARRL Field Day is the face of ham radio
to your local community. Remember to make the public feel welcome at your
site and dress the part with 2025 ARRL Field Day gear.
Dr. Duino
[
http://www.digirig.net/]
Protect the Most Important Element of Field Day: The People
That includes yourself! Late June holds the Summer Solstice, and in North
America where Field Day takes place, that means a higher likelihood of long,
hot, summer days. If it's not everyday you're working in the heat, you
especially need to take care of yourself.
Dr. Carol Milazzo, M.D., KP4MD, is the Section Manager of the ARRL Sacramento
Valley Section. She's also a practicing physician. She knows the danger of
heat-related illness and shared some tips with members of her section ahead
of Field Day:
�-�Wear light colored, loose clothes that block the light. Use sunscreen of
at least SPF 15.
�-�Wear a wide brim hat to protect the neck, forehead, ears, eyes, nose and
scalp.
�-�Limit direct sunlight exposure between 10 am and 4 pm, when the sun's UV
rays are strongest.
�-�Drink lots of water or sports drinks, about 1 cup every 15 minutes.
�-�Avoid alcohol, caffeinated beverages, or heavy meals �-" these adversely
affect your tolerance to heat.
�-�Rest regularly in the shade or a cool place.
Know the signs of heat-related illnesses. Monitor yourself and others for
symptoms such as headache, light-headedness, dizziness or fainting, weakness,
moist skin, muscle cramps, and mood changes such as irritability or
confusion. Persons at greater risk from heat illness include young children,
the elderly, persons with heavy build, and those with certain medications and
medical conditions such as obesity, heart disease, respiratory disease, and
diabetes.
ARRL wants you to have a good time and stay safe during the event.
Geochron Global Operational Awareness
[
https://www.geochron.com/hamclub/]
Local, County, and State Governments Proclaim Value of Amateur Radio
The Amateur Radio Service is of great value to communities around the nation.
Through served agencies, the trained corps of technical and civic-minded
operators provide a no-cost service to the public that has shown to be
valuable before and When All Else Fails(R).
The 2025 hurricane season has been forecast to be above normal by the
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). As we saw just last
year in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, ham radio saves lives through
volunteers who use their skills and equipment during emergencies by providing
surface weather observations, relaying messages from shelters, and providing
health and welfare information to concerned loved ones.
"While ARRL Field Day is a fun, social, occasion to get together and get on
the air, it also serves as an opportunity to test equipment in a way that it
would be needed in a time of crisis. The same people who come to visit your
site under blue skies are the community members who would be served in an
identical manner during and after an emergency," said ARRL Public Relations
and Outreach Manager Sierra Harrop, W5DX.
[
http://www.arrl.org/proclamations]
In recognition of the value of amateur radio, government officials at all
levels have issued proclamations and citations across the country. On the
ARRL amateur radio proclamations page [
https://www.arrl.org/proclamations?utm_source=Informz&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=ARRL] , you can see the many official documents that have been sent to us at ARRL
Headquarters.
"We all know how great the ham community is, but seeing all the proclamations
come in around Field Day gives perspective to the efforts of radio amateurs.
To have a governor or a councilmember recognize June as Amateur Radio Month
truly honors the impact hams have on their community," said Harrop.
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Hurricane Erick Update for June 19, 2025
Hurricane Erick made landfall early Thursday morning, June 19, in southern
Mexico as Category 3 storm with winds of 125 miles per hour (MPH). As of 600
AM CST Thursday (1200 UTC), the center of Hurricane Erick was located along
the coast of Mexico just east of Punta Maldonado.
The Hurricane Watch Net noted that Erick is moving toward the northwest at
close to 9 MPH and this general motion is expected to continue through
tonight.
On the forecast track, the center of Erick is expected to move inland over
southern Mexico throughout the day.
Erick is expected to rapidly weaken over the mountains of Mexico, and the
system is likely to dissipate tonight or early Friday, June 20.
Given the proximity of this hurricane, Zian Julio Aguirre Taboada, XE1ATZ,
Director of the National Emergency Network (RNE) of the Mexican Federation of
Radio Experimenters (FMRE), has requested protection for the following
emergency frequencies that will be used during the approach and pass of
Hurricane Erick:
80-meter band: 3,960 kHz
40-meter band: 7,128 kHz
20-meter band: 14,120 kHz
Taboada is asking that all amateur radio operators refrain from transmitting
on these frequencies and simply listen in case they need assistance from the
FMRE.
The Hurricane Watch Network [
http://www.hwn.org ] is not active at this
time, but when necessary, amateur radio operators can join the net on 14.325
MHz (USB) during the day and 7.268 MHz (LSB) evenings. However, if
propagation dictates, daytime operations will be conducted on both
frequencies simultaneously.
Ham Radio Reports Fire; Helicopter Crew Extinguishes Just in Time
With the help of amateur radio operators, a potential wildfire was averted in
California on June 12 as several hams wound up in the right place at the
right time while preparing for the 2025 ARRL June VHF Contest [
https://www.arrl.org/june-vhf?utm_source=Informz&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=ARRL] .
In addition to getting ready for the contest, they had hoped to also activate
several Summits on the Air (SOTA) locations. Their day of using the Amateur
Radio Service for recreation was going well until they saw smoke near the
Black Buttes area and had to use it for its utility value.
Debevec captured the event on video [
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b-_ydtQfgOw ] and posted it to his YouTube
channel.
"I was surprised to see smoke ahead of us," said Graham. "As we got closer,
it was clear there had been a lightning hit several days ago, and we could
also see flames."
Wireless service is spotty in portions of the eastern Sierra, and they didn't
have a cell signal, so Debevec used his handheld ham radio to report the fire
on a nearby repeater. In just seconds, Dan Patterson, W6AI, responded back.
He was monitoring the Nevada County Amateur Radio Club linked repeater system
in Grass Valley, California, and heard the call. He took the GPS coordinates
from Graham and notified the U.S. Forest Service.
"We were monitoring the U.S Forest Service, and it only took about 10 minutes
for them to dispatch a helicopter to the area," said Graham. "We watched four
firefighters rappel down, followed by a pack of equipment. The pair then
walked closer to the area and started talking to the crew, who thanked them
for the report.
"They put out the fires but radioed for a helicopter water drop, before they
left on foot, with the gear, to a nearby pickup site," added Debevec.
After the firefighters left, the winds picked up dramatically. Had that
happened earlier, the outcome could have been much worse. Amateur radio
serves communities before and When All Else Fails(R) [
http://www.arrl.org/ares?utm_source=Informz&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=ARRL] , and having a thriving group of trained operators active in amateur radio
allowed it to facilitate emergency communications that saved the day.
All photos courtesy of Bobby Debevec, W6IWN, via YouTube.
CQ CQ CQ ... Calling All Kids!
ARRL Kids Day will be held June 21, 2025. Kids Day is designed to give an
on-the-air experience to young people and hopefully foster interest in
getting a license of their own. It is also intended to give older hams a
chance to share their stations and love for amateur radio with their children
and grandchildren. The June 21st event runs from 1800 UTC through 2359 UTC.
Operate as much or as little as you like.
Here is a list of suggested frequencies:
10 Meters: 28.350 to 28.400 MHz
12 Meters: 24.960 to 24.980 MHz
15 Meters: 21.360 to 21.400 MHz
17 Meters: 18.140 to 18.145 MHz
20 Meters: 14.270 to 14.300 MHz
40 Meters: 7.270 to 7.290 MHz
80 Meters: 3.740 to 3.940 MHz
You can also use your favorite repeater (with permission of the repeater's
sponsor). Be sure to observe third-party restrictions when making DX QSOs.
More information about ARRL Kids Day is available at
www.arrl.org/kids-day [
https://www.arrl.org/kids-day?utm_source=Informz&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=ARRL] .
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Amateur Radio in the News
"Brookings radio club still stays on the air [
https://brookingsregister.com/stories/brookings-radio-club-still-stays-on-the-air,137467
] " / The Brookings Register (South Dakota) May 28, 2025 -- The Brookings
Amateur Radio Research Club .
"Amateur radio field day in Hudson is June 28-29 [
https://www.unionleader.com/community_updates/amateur-radio-field-day-in-hudson-is-june-28-29/article_4638c6bb-2394-4de4-9afc-001c0e8c2a5a.html] " / Union Leader (New Hampshire) June 12, 2025 -- The Nashua Area Radio
Society is an ARRL Affiliated Club.
"Annual ham radio field day is June 28 [
https://www.laconiadailysun.com/community/announcements/annual-ham-radio-field-day-is-june-28/article_9d8f5638-c4e8-4fc7-bd7c-1e91d519d3af.html] " / The Laconia Daily Sub (New Hampshire) June 12, 2025 -- The Central New
Hampshire Amateur Radio Club.
"Local HAM radio operators prepare for 24-hour exercise in Richland County [
https://www.richlandsource.com/2025/06/12/local-ham-radio-operators-prepare-for-24-hour-exercise/] " / The Richland Source (Ohio) June 12, 2025 -- The InterCity Amateur Radio
Club is an ARRL Affiliated Club.
"Area Ham Radio operators on the air for nationwide event [
https://www.theadanews.com/news/local_news/area-ham-radio-operators-on-the-air-for-nationwide-nvent/article_57a39965-6cf9-43b5-b302-1cbfb0111a76.html] " / The Ada News (Oklahoma) June 14, 2025 -- The Pontotoc County Amateur
Radio Association is an ARRL Affiliated Club.
"Fayette County Amateur Radio Club: Field Day 2025 [
https://thecitizen.com/2025/06/14/fayette-county-amateur-radio-club-field-day-2025/] " / The Citizen (Georgia) June 14, 2025 -- The Fayette County Amateur Radio
Club is an ARRL Affiliated Club.
"Ham radio operators on the air for ARRL Field Day [
https://www.thewashingtondailynews.com/2025/06/15/ham-radio-operators-on-the-air-for-aarl-field-day/] " / Washington Daily News (North Carolina) June 15, 2025 -- The Pamlico
Amateur Radio Club is an ARRL Affiliated Club.
"Ham Radio Summer Field Day to be held on June 28-29 [
https://www.msn.com/en-us/public-safety-and-emergencies/health-and-safety-alerts/ham-radio-summer-field-day-to-be-held-on-june-28-29/ar-AA1GU6sz?ocid=BingNewsSerp] " / Alachua Chronicle (Florida) June 17, 2025 -- The Gainesville Amateur
Radio Society is an ARRL Affiliated Club.
"Amateur Radio Club hosts Field Day [
https://www.minotdailynews.com/news/local-news/2025/06/amateur-radio-club-hosts-field-day/] " / Minot Daily News (North Dakoda) June 18, 2025 -- The Souris Valley
Amateur Radio Club.
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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/]
[
https://tinyurl.com/nhdcehxk]
ARRL Live Events and Podcasts
On the Air LIVE
[
https://learn.arrl.org/events]
On the Air LIVE
Want to learn more about Fox Hunting? Perhaps pick up a new strategy or two?
Join Wayne Greene, KB4DSF, LIVE from ARRL HQ on June 24 at 8pm Eastern.
Registration is open now! learn.arrl.org/webinars/83549 [
https://learn.arrl.org/webinars/83549 ] "
Up Next:
�"- Date: June 24, 2025
�- Time: 8 PM Eastern / 5 PM Pacific
�'� Register Now [
https://learn.arrl.org/events ]
The ARRL Education and Learning Department would like to apologize for the
limitation of the registration system for May's edition of On The Air Live.
It hit a limit at 500 registrants. We've upgraded the system to allow for
this rapid success and growth in participation. The recording of the May
session is available in the ARRL Learning Center [
https://learn.arrl.org/ ]
.
ARRL On the Air
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On the Air
Sponsored by Icom
Field Day Options for the New Ham
With ARRL Field Day weekend just a little more than one week away, we talk to
ARRL's Contest Program Manager Paul Bourque, N1SFE; Digital RF Engineer John
McAuliffe, W1DRF, and Education and Learning Support Specialist Max Freedman,
N4ML, about how newer hams can navigate the most popular on-air event of the
year. Get recommendations for setups, modes, goals, and more. Listen Now [
https://blubrry.com/arrlontheair/ ]
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/ ]
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Announcements
ARRL is offering free shipping on 2025 ARRL Field Day Gear! Shop now and get
your official merchandise [
http://www.arrl.org/shop/fieldday?utm_source=Informz&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=ARRL] in time for Field Day. ARRL is offering free US shipping on Field Day
orders with code FD2025. This offer ends Friday, June 20. While supplies
last.
[
http://www.arrl.org/DreamStation]
The ARRL Solar Report
ARRL Solar Update for June 19, 2025
The sun was moderately active during the 48 hours beginning June 17. R1-R2
(minor-moderate) events are expected through June 22. R1-R2 flaring is
expected with a chance for X-class flares (R3-strong) through June 21, mostly
driven by Regions 4114, 4115, and 4117.
Solar wind parameters continued to reflect a positive polarity CH HSS
(coronal hole high speed stream) regime.
Solar wind speeds primarily averaged 450-510 km/s. CH HSS conditions are
expected to persist through June19. There is a slight chance for an
enhancement of solar wind parameters June 19 from the arrival of an
interplanetary (IP) shock associated with a coronal mass ejection (CME) that
occurred in conjunction with a M8.4 flare.
Radio blackouts reaching the R3 levels (strong) were observed over the past
48 hours. The largest was on June 17. Radio blackout forecast for June 18 -
June 20, 2025: R1-R2 (minor-moderate) 75% all three days; R3 or greater 25%
(R3-strong) through June 20.
The 10.7-centimeter flux: June 19 - 20, 140; June 21, 138; June 22, 135; June
23 - 24, 125; June 25, 130.
Predicted sunspot numbers: June 19,138; June 20,137; June 21,139; June
22,138.
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/ ] .
[
http://www.arrl.org/DreamStation]
Just Ahead in Radiosport
�-�June 21 - 22 -- All Asian DX Contest (CW)
�-�June 21 - 22 -- SKCC QSO Party (CW)
�-�June 21 - 22 -- IARU Region 1 50 MHz Contest (CW, phone)
�-�June 21 - 22 -- LZ International 6-Meter Contest (CW, phone)
�-�June 21 -- Stew Perry Topband Challenge (CW)
�-�June 21 -- West Virginia QSO Party (CW, phone, digital)
�-�June 21 -- ARRL Kids Day [
https://www.arrl.org/kids-day?utm_source=Informz&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=ARRL] (phone)
�-�June 22 -- WAB 50 MHz Phone (phone)
�-�June 25 -- SKCC Sprint
�-�June 26 -- RSGB 80m Club Championship, SSB (phone)
�-�June 27 -- Weekly RTTY Test (digital)
�-�June 28 - 29 -- ARRL Field Day [
https://www.arrl.org/field-day?utm_source=Informz&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=ARRL] (CW, phone, digital)
�-�July 1 -- RAC Canada Day Contest (CW, phone)
�-�July 2 -- Phone Weekly Test (phone)
�-�July 3 -- NRAU 10-Meter Activity Contest (CW, phone, digital)
Remember to 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&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&utm_source=Informz&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=ARRL&utm_source=Informz&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaig&utm_source=Informz&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=ARRL
] for more events and information.
[
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Upcoming Section, State, and Division Conventions
�-�June 21 | Knoxville Hamfest [
https://www.arrl.org/hamfests/knoxville-hamfest-arrl-tennessee-state-convention-1?utm_source=Informz&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=ARRL] , hosting the ARRL Tennessee State Convention, Knoxville, Tennessee
�-�July 12 | Souris Valley Amateur Radio Club Hamfest [
https://www.arrl.org/hamfests/souris-valley-amateur-radio-club-hamfest-arrl-north-dakota-section-convention?utm_source=Informz&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=ARRL] , hosting the ARRL North Dakota Section Convention
�-�July 13 | Sussex NJ Hamfest [
https://www.arrl.org/hamfests/sussex-nj-hamfest-arrl-hudson-division-convention-1?utm_source=Informz&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=ARRL] , hosting the ARRL Hudson Division Convention
�-�July 26 | ARRL West Virginia State Convention and Ham Fest [
https://www.arrl.org/hamfests/arrl-west-virginia-state-convention-and-ham-fest-2?utm_source=Informz&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=ARRL] , Sutton, West Virginia
�-�August 2 | ARRL Maine State Convention and Hamfest [
https://www.arrl.org/hamfests/arrl-maine-state-convention-and-hamfest-1?utm_source=Informz&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=ARRL] , Augusta, Maine
�-�August 3 | SVARC Berryville Hamfest [
https://www.arrl.org/hamfests/svarc-berryville-hamfest-arrl-roanoke-division-convention?utm_source=Informz&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=ARRL] , hosting the ARRL Roanoke Division Convention, Berryville, Virginia
�-�August 9 | ARRL Idaho State Convention [
https://www.arrl.org/hamfests/arrl-idaho-state-convention?utm_source=Informz&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=ARRL] , Post Falls, Idaho
�-�August 16 - 17 | Huntsville Hamfest [
https://www.arrl.org/hamfests/huntsville-hamfest-arrl-alabama-state-convention-1?utm_source=Informz&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=ARRL] , hosting the ARRL Alabama State Convention, Huntsville, Alabama
�-�August 21-24 | Northeast HamXposition [
https://www.arrl.org/hamfests/northeast-hamxposition-arrl-new-england-division-convention-3?utm_source=Informz&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=ARRL] , hosting the ARRL New England Division Convention, Marlborough,
Massachusetts
�-�August 30 - September 1 | Shelby Hamfest [
https://www.arrl.org/hamfests/shelby-hamfest-arrl-north-carolina-section-convention-4?utm_source=Informz&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=ARRL] , hosting the ARRL North Carolina Section Convention, Shelby, North
Carolina
Remember to search the ARRL Hamfest and Convention [
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&utm_source=Informz&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=ARRL&utm_source=Informz&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=ARRL] Database to find events in your area.
Have News for ARRL?
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mailto:
news@arrl.org ] . -- John E. Ross, KD8IDJ, ARRL News Editor [
mailto:
news@arrl.org ]
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The ARRL Letter for June 19, 2025