An Incredible Amateur Radio Rescue Story

Editor’s note:  The following story was submitted by Don Gardner, W7PJ, ARRL Idaho Section Emergency Coordinator.On the evening of September 21, 2024, Greg Owen, WX7Z, heard an amateur radio emergency call on the VHF frequency known as the national simplex calling frequency, 146.52 MHz. Ed Clark, K7ELC, was calling to get medical help for a 51-year-old man who had rolled his four-wheeler. Mac M...

Simulated Emergency Test (SET) Scheduled for October 5—6

The first weekend of October is when ARRL encourages local groups to hold the Simulated Emergency Test, or SET. Throughout September, ARRL shared materials about resilience through National Preparedness Month. Now, as entire areas are washed away in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, the utility value of amateur radio is more necessary and visible than ever. When disaster strikes, infrastructur...

The ARRL Foundation is Now Accepting Grant Applications Through October 31, 2024

There is funding available to organizations for eligible amateur radio-related projects and initiatives, particularly those with a focus on educating, licensing, and supporting amateur radio activities. Youth-based projects and initiatives are especially encouraged. The ARRL Foundation grants program accepts proposals on a cyclical basis three times a year, in February, June, and October. Award...

The K7RA Solar Update

ASWFC GEOMAGNETIC DISTURBANCE WARNING ISSUED AT 0042UT/04 OCTOBER 2024 BY THE AUSTRALIAN SPACE WEATHER FORECASTING CENTRE.Two coronal mass ejections first observed on 01-Oct and 03-Oct areexpected to impact Earth over 04-05 Oct. Lack of analyzable coronagraph imagery makes arrival time predictions uncertain.INCREASED GEOMAGNETIC ACTIVITY EXPECTED DUE TO CORONAL MASS EJECTION FROM 04-06 OCTOBER ...

Ham Radio Serving Southeast US Recovery Efforts

ARRL® The National Association for Amateur Radio® is tracking how amateur radio is proving critical in areas hit hard by Hurricane Helene, especially in North and South Carolina, portions of Tennessee, and beyond. In the hardest-hit Asheville, North Carolina, area, homes and entire towns have been swept away by flood waters and mudslides. Over 200 people have been killed, and many more are stil...

Helene - Storm Updates

Monday, September 30, 2024, 3:30 PM Eastern Update: ARRL leadership has been engaged throughout the weekend with key volunteers in the southeast, especially in hard hit North Carolina, to facilitate any support headquarters can provide to the impacted area. The devastation is widespread and greater than many seasoned emergency responders have ever seen before.There are ad-hoc health and welfare...

Candidate for ARRL Northwestern Division Director Disqualified; Tharp Declared Elected

Dan Marler, K7REX, the challenger seeking the position of ARRL Northwestern Division Director, was declared disqualified Saturday by the ARRL Ethics and Elections Committee (E&E). Marler was running against incumbent Mark Tharp, KB7HDX. Due to the disqualification, the committee has declared Tharp elected.ARRL’s election rules state, “All matters concerning campaigns, including remedies for iss...

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Top Amateur Radio Websites - Issue 2438

Affordable DIY AZ/EL Antenna Rotator: A Practical Guide, Ground Wave Propagation, Enhancements in UV-K5 HF Fullband Reception, Gnuradio Miniature Projects, Beam Controller Project, How to Renew Your US Ham Radio License, Beacons Remote Control, BlueMax49ers, Papa whiskey club

Icom IC-7760 Review: First Impressions by Difona Communication and WIMO

Two product reviews from Difona Communications and WIMO about the ICOM IC-7760

Top Amateur Radio Websites - Issue 2437

Constructing a Lindenblad Antenna for Receiving Weather Satellite Signals, Buying an HF High Power Amplifier, NDBs Received Worldwide, Station QRP Handcrafted tube transmitters, Obtaining a Copy of Your FCC License, PRFCalc, Central Kansas Armature Radio Club,

ICOM Responds to Reports of Exploding Radios in Lebanon

Icom addressed reports of its V-82 radios being involved in Lebanon explosions, suggesting counterfeit or discontinued models with modified batteries. The company emphasized strict distribution controls and Japanese manufacturing standards.

Top Amateur Radio Websites - Issue 2436

Shortened 40m Rotary Dipole Antenna, Aging Trends in Ham Radio Contesting: A Demographic Review, DIY 4:1 Current Balun with FT240-31, HB9CV On-Line Antenna Calculator , Electronic Component Distribution, The PAPA System, Charly Tango International DX-Group - Blog, Northland Antique Radio Club

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