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Report: North Korea Testing Digital Broadcasting on 80 Meters September 16, 2019

Radio World reports that the People’s Democratic Republic of Korea (North Korea) has resumed testing digital radio broadcasting on the 80-meter amateur band after a 2-year absence. North Korea is transmitting with the Digital Radio Mondiale (DRM) protocol. The latest transmissions on 3.560 MHz began in mid-August.“It appears unclear at this time, however, whether the […]

WWV and WWVH to Broadcast Defense Department WWV Centennial Greeting, Special Event Reminder September 15, 2019

Starting on Monday, September 16, WWV and WWVH will broadcast a US Department of Defense message to mark the centennial of WWV and to announce the WW0WWV special event from September 28 until October 2 at the WWV transmitter site near Fort Collins, Colorado. The DoD message transmissions will air until October 1.Kevin Utter, N7GES, […]

The Latest Episode of ARRL Audio News is Available September 13, 2019

Listen to the new episode of ARRL Audio News on your iOS or Android podcast app, or online at http://www.blubrry.com/arrlaudionews/. Audio News is also retransmitted on a number of FM repeaters. Click here and then scroll down to see the list.

Amateur Radio Digital Communications Announces Grant to ARISS September 13, 2019

Amateur Radio Digital Communications (ARDC) has announced what’s being called “a very generous grant” to Amateur Radio on the International Space Station (ARISS) to help fund its next-generation Amateur Radio system on the ISS. A dollar figure was not made public.In July, ARDC announced a philanthropic initiative to provide monetary grants to organizations, groups, projects, […]

The K7RA Solar Update September 13, 2019

No sunspots this week. Average daily sunspot numbers declined from 3.4 to zero. At the same time, average daily solar flux rose from 67.4 to 69.4.Geomagnetic activity quieted, with average daily planetary A index declining from 19.9 to 8.9, while average daily mid-latitude A index went from 16.7 to 7.7.Predicted solar flux is 68 on […]

FCC Seeks to Streamline its Hearings Process September 13, 2019

The FCC is asking for public comments on procedural changes that, if adopted, would streamline many administrative hearings under the Communications Act of 1934, as amended.“Currently, these hearings typically are conducted like trials in civil litigation and include, among other things, live testimony before an administrative law judge, cross-examination of witnesses, and an initial decision […]

Nine Schools and Organizations Make the Cut for Ham Contacts with ISS Crew September 12, 2019

Amateur Radio on the International Space Station (ARISS) has announced that nine schools and organizations have been selected to host Amateur Radio contacts with International Space Station crew members during the first half of 2020. The selected host organizations must now complete equipment plans that demonstrate their ability to execute the ham radio contact. Once […]

Contester Activities to Remain at Crowne Plaza during 2020 Dayton Hamvention September 12, 2019

Tim Duffy, K3LR, reports that after checking out available facilities in the Dayton/Xenia area to host contest-related activities during the 2020 Dayton Hamvention®, the contester Super Suites will remain at the Crowne Plaza in downtown Dayton.“Local authorities have given assurances that there will be improvements during our stay for 2020,” Duffy said, noting that hotel […]

The Doctor Will See You Now! September 12, 2019

ARRL and IARU President Emeritus Larry Price, W4RA, SK September 11, 2019

ARRL and International Amateur Radio Union (IARU) President Emeritus Larry E. Price, W4RA, of Statesboro, Georgia, died on September 10. An ARRL Life Member, he was 85.A native of Little Rock, Arkansas, Price was first licensed as WN5TIA at age 16 and subsequently held several other call signs before becoming W4RA. After earning BSEE, MBA, […]

Club Station Commemorates Amateur Radio Newsline Cofounder Bill Pasternak, WA6ITF (SK) September 10, 2019

The Amateur Radio Newsline Amateur Radio Club, WA6ITF, has adopted the call sign of Newsline cofounder Bill Pasternak, who died in 2015. Pasternak was a familiar voice in Amateur Radio news media, and a frequent presence at hamfests and conventions. He and Jim Hendershot, WA6VQP, established the Amateur Radio Newsline™(initially The Westlink Report) ham radio newscast. Pasternak […]

Past ARRL Iowa Section Manager Bob McCaffrey, K0CY, SK September 10, 2019

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