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The ARRL Letter


John E. Ross, KD8IDJ [ mailto:jross@arrl.org ] , Editor | January 9, 2025

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In this Issue:
Γ-óARRL Teachers Institute: Coming to a Town Near You
Γ-óARRL Launches Dream Station Sweepstakes
Γ-óFCC Upholds Record $34,000 Forfeiture Against Amateur Licensee
Γ-óHurricane Watch Net Remembers Long Time Volunteer Terry Redding, W6LMJ, Silent Key

Γ-óAmateur Radio in the News
Γ-óARRL Podcasts
Γ-óIn Brief...
Γ-óAnnouncements
Γ-óThe K7RA Solar Update
Γ-óJust Ahead in Radiosport
Γ-óUpcoming Section, State, and Division Conventions
Γ-óDid You Know?

ARRL Teachers Institute: Coming to a Town Near You

The ARRL Teachers Institute on Wireless Technology [ http://www.arrl.org/ti?utm_source=Informz&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=ARRL
] is going mobile in 2025. In addition to the cohorts hosted at ARRL Headquarters in Newington, Connecticut, there will be several sessions around the United States this year. The first, hosted by ARRL model school Staten Island Technical High School in New York City, will be held January 21-24.


[http://www.arrl.org/ti]


The format is being refined this year from five days to four. That change, along with taking the show on the road, is expected to make it easier for educators to attend, according to ARRL Education and Learning Manager Steve Goodgame, K5ATA. "Especially for educators juggling a busy family life, a four-day program near them might be an easier option than a five-day trip to New England." Plans are also being finalized for a session in Kilgore, Texas, in July; and another in the southeastern US.


The programming and support continue to evolve. "We really want to support these TI graduates after they leave, so we have rolled out a Discord server
so they can stay in touch with their peers who are also implementing the material they learned here," said Goodgame.


Providing community support and engagement has proven key to the ongoing success from the program. Staten Island Tech High's program is led by Everton Henriques, KD2ZZT [ https://www.siths.org/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=1284491&type=u&pREC_ID=2109501
] , a two-time ARRL TI attendee. Henriques has helped many of his students
not only get licensed but also be genuinely engaged in amateur radio.
Henriques will help ARRL Education Specialist Wayne Greene, KB4DSF, teach the program.


IN THEIR OWN WORDS: Staten Island Technical High School Students talk about
the program, January 2025 QST Digital Edition [ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z1ow5ym90Ks ]


[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z1ow5ym90Ks]


By developing the network of educators who have benefited from the program
and by offering the regional opportunities, Goodgame hopes to receive more applications to attend. TI is free for educators, thanks to funding from
donors through the ARRL Education and Technology Fund [ http://www.arrl.org/givetostem?utm_source=Informz&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=ARRL
] . There is a $100 application fee if the educator is accepted.


Goodgame sees a long-term benefit to wrapping genuine fun into this radio-centric curriculum. "Inspiration drives innovation so if we don't
inspire young people to innovate and expose them to RF, they're not going to innovate in those fields," he said. "Somebody will, it's just not going to be our kids."


To learn more about the ARRL Teachers Institute on Wireless Technology, and
to apply to attend, head to www.arrl.org/ti [ http://www.arrl.org/ti?utm_source=Informz&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=ARRL
] .


Geochron Global Operational Awareness
[http://www.geochron.com/ham-radio-4k/]


ARRL Launches Dream Station Sweepstakes

[https://www.arrl.org/DreamStation]


ARRL has introduced a sweepstakes [ https://www.arrl.org/DreamStation?utm_source=Informz&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=ARRL
] , offering members the chance to win an Icom Dream Station including a limited-edition IC-7760 HF/50 MHz transceiver, IC-PW2 amplifier, and microphone, generously donated by Icom America.


The ARRL Sweepstakes will run from January 3 to December 31, 2025. It is the centerpiece of a year-long campaign to encourage new membership, and a fun
way for current members to extend their support for ARRL.


Go to the ARRL Sweepstakes Now [ https://www.arrl.org/DreamStation?utm_source=Informz&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=ARRL
] >

www.arrl.org/DreamStation [ http://www.arrl.org/DreamStation?utm_source=Informz&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=ARRL
]


[https://www.kf7p.com/KF7P/Dacron_Rope.html]


The lucky winner will receive one grand prize that includes a dream station comprised of the latest amateur radio equipment from Icom:

Γ-óIC-7760 [ https://www.icomamerica.com/lineup/products/IC-7760/?utm_source=Digital&utm_medium=Ad&utm_campaign=7760Jan2025&utm_id=ARRLSweepstakes
] HF/50 MHz 200 W Transceiver - Icom 60th Anniversary Signature Edition

Γ-óIC-PW2 [ https://www.icomamerica.com/lineup/products/IC-PW2/?utm_source=Digital&utm_medium=Ad&utm_campaign=PW2Jan2025&utm_id=ARRLSweepstakes
] 1 kW Linear Amplifier

Γ-óSM-50 [ https://www.icomamerica.com/lineup/options/SM-50/?utm_source=Digital&utm_medium=Ad&utm_campaign=SM50Jan2025&utm_id=ARRLSweepstakes
] Advanced Desktop Microphone


The winner will also receive a limited-edition Seiko watch celebrating Icom's 60th Anniversary.


[https://www.kf7p.com/KF7P/Dacron_Rope.html]


Participation in the sweepstakes is open to ARRL Full members in the US (see Official Rules [ http://www.arrl.org/DreamStation/rules?utm_source=Informz&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=ARRL
] ). Members will automatically earn sweepstakes entries when they:

Γ-óJoin or Renew Membership - earn 1 entry
Γ-óSet up Auto-Renewal - earn 2 entries
Γ-óDonate to the ARRL Diamond Club - earn 1 entry for every $50 donated

Members can earn up to six (6) entries during the year-long campaign.

For more information about the ARRL Sweepstakes, and Official Rules, visit
the ARRL website at www.arrl.org/DreamStation [ http://www.arrl.org/DreamStation?utm_source=Informz&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=ARRL
] .


[https://www.kf7p.com/KF7P/Dacron_Rope.html]


FCC Upholds Record $34,000 Forfeiture Against Amateur Licensee

[https://www.fcc.gov/document/fcc-affirms-34k-penalty-unauthorized-operation-and-interference]



The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) assessed a record $34,000 forfeiture [ https://www.fcc.gov/document/fcc-affirms-34k-penalty-unauthorized-operation-and-interference
] against an amateur radio licensee for "willfully and repeatedly operating a radio station without authorization and interfering with the radio communications of the United States Forest Service ... while the U.S. Forest Service and the Idaho Department of Lands were attempting to direct the operations of fire suppression aircraft working a 1,000-acre wildfire on national forest land outside of Elk River, Idaho."


As ARRL News first reported in 2022, the FCC proposed the fine against Jason Frawley of Lewiston, Idaho, for allegedly interfering with radio operations
of the U.S. Forest Service during firefighting activities for the Johnson
Creek Fire near Elk River in July 2021. The FCC stated in the Notice of Apparent Liability (NAL) that Frawley holds an Extra-class Amateur Radio Service license, WA7CQ, and is the owner/operator of Leader Communications
LLC, licensee of eight microwave licenses and one business license.


In response, Frawley acknowledged that he operated on a frequency reserved
for government use and for which he lacked authorization but argues that he
did not cause interference to the government's fire suppression activities
that were being coordinated on the channel and acted with "good faith and non-malicious intent to help." Frawley requested a reduction or cancellation
of the proposed forfeiture based on the number and duration of the
unauthorized transmissions, his history of compliance and corrective
measures, and his inability to pay the proposed forfeiture.


In the Forfeiture Order released on January 3, 2025, the FCC rejected
Frawley's request and assessed the full proposed forfeiture of $34,000. Read more about the story in previous coverage from ARRL News [ https://www.arrl.org/news/fcc-proposes-record-34-000-fine-for-alleged-interference-and-unauthorized-transmissions-during-idaho?utm_source=Informz&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=ARRL
] .


[https://rooftowers.com/]


Hurricane Watch Net Remembers Long Time Volunteer Terry Redding, W6LMJ,
Silent Key


By HWN Net Manager Bobby Graves, KB5HAV

It is with a heavy heart that I announce the passing of Terrence "Terry" Redding, Sr., Ph.D., W6LMJ, SK. He passed away January 4, 2025. His daughter said he passed holding the hand of his bride as they listened to their
favorite song.


Terry was one of the longest-serving active members of HWN...40 years. He
also served as a board member of Hurricane Watch Net, Inc. for 9 years.


[https://www.arrl.org/news/hurricane-watch-net-remembers-long-time-volunteer-terry-redding-w6lmj-sk]



Terry joined the Hurricane Watch Net [ http://www.hwn.org/ ] in 1984 while stationed in Panama, using the call sign HP1XTR. His first storm to
participate in was Hurricane Diana, which made landfall just north of the
North Carolina/South Carolina border. In 1987, he returned to the US, living
in Lawton, OK, and held the call sign of WB5LMJ. In 1995, he relocated to
West Palm Beach, FL, and was active using the call sign W6LMJ. While living
in West Palm Beach, Terry and his family, unfortunately, experienced numerous tropical storms and hurricanes. However, during those hurricanes, he found himself in the position of being a reporting station.


In late 2016, I had the honor of making Terry an "Honorary Member" of the Hurricane Watch Net for his 32 years of dedicated service. But this honor did not slow Terry down. He would find a way to make himself available to assist
in whatever capacity needed every year, as he had always done.


Terry's on-air help, and more importantly, his friendship, will be greatly missed.


Terry leaves behind Barbara, W5HKY, his wife of almost 55 years; and his children Terry Redding, Jr., KB5EHV, (Kelly); Sandra King (Harvey); Cynthia Smith, KB5FIQ, (Joseph); Mary Elizabeth Fabian-Redding, KC5UFZ; Sarah Lynn Redding, KC5YYT; and Michael, N4WTW, & Kirsten, KD4GUN, Glowaski; along with
17 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren.


Editor's note: Redding was an ARRL Life Member, Teacher, Instructor, and Volunteer Examiner.


Read more of HWN's tribute to Terry Redding on ARRL News [ https://www.arrl.org/news/hurricane-watch-net-remembers-long-time-volunteer-terry-redding-w6lmj-sk?utm_source=Informz&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=ARRL
] .


Amateur Radio in the News

"Amateur Radio Club makes library donation [ https://www.jacksonprogress-argus.com/news/amateur-radio-club-makes-library-donation/article_564e1a12-c5ff-11ef-b290-8f455ceec7b2.html
] " / Jackson Progress - Argus (Georgia) December 31, 2024 -- The Amateur
Radio Club of Butts County is an ARRL Affiliated Club.


"Binghamton Amateur Radio Association Hosts Kids Day at Vestal Fire [ https://www.wicz.com/story/52113345/binghamton-amateur-radio-association-hosts-kids-day-at-vestal-fire
] " / WICZ (New York) January 4, 2025 -- The Binghamton Amateur Radio Association is an ARRL Affiliated Club.


"Ham Radio University Educational Conference held at LIU Post [ https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/news/ham-radio-university-educational-conference-held-at-liu-post/vi-AA1wXGcb?ocid=BingNewsSerp
] " / News12 (New York) January 4, 2025 -- Long Island University. The Ham Radio University Amateur Radio Club and The Great South Bay ARC are ARRL Affiliated Clubs.


ARRL Podcasts

ARRL On the Air
[https://blubrry.com/arrlontheair/]


On the Air
Sponsored by Icom

Slow-Scan TV: Sending Pictures by Radio

In preparation for the first On the Air Live interactive livestream launching on January 28, we take a look at the topic: slow-scan TV (SSTV), a ham radio mode that allows you to use RF to send static images. Steve Ford, WB8IMY, author of "SSTV: When a Picture is Worth a Thousand Words" in the January/February 2025 issue of On the Air, joins the podcast to share the basics of this mode. Visit learn.arrl.org [ http://learn.arrl.org ] to
register for the January 28 livestream!


ARRL Audio News
[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
[http://www.digirig.net/]


In Brief...

The times for 2025 Winter Field Day (WFD) [ https://winterfieldday.org/index.php ] have been updated. This year's WFD is scheduled to run from 1600 UTC (11 AM EST) Saturday, January 25 through 21:59 UTC (4:59 PM EST) Sunday, January 26. Stations may begin setting up at 1600
UTC (11 AM EST) on Friday, January 24. However, cumulative set-up time shall not exceed 12 hours. You can review all of the changes at Rules - WFDA [ https://winterfieldday.org/sop.php ] . Also, remember to mark your calendar
for 2025 ARRL Field Day on June 28 - 29. For additional information, visit Field Day (arrl.org) [ https://www.arrl.org/field-day?utm_source=Informz&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=ARRL&utm_source=Informz&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=ARRL
] .


The 129th Boston Marathon will take place Monday April 21, 2025, and registration is now open for volunteer amateur radio operators. Volunteers
are needed to support operations throughout the 26.2-mile course, along with amateur support in the start and finish areas, and along the transportation
bus network. To register as an amateur radio operator, you must first have,
or create, an account for the Boston Athletic Association (BAA) Athletes' Village [ https://baa.my.site.com/s/login/?language=en_US ] . Volunteer registration closes February 7 at 5 PM EST. For additional information,
contact Marty Sullaway, NN1C [ mailto:nn1c@wect.org ] , BAA Communications Committee.


Announcements

Changes in the ARRL Kentucky Section

Alan Morgan, KY1O, is the new Section Manager of the ARRL Kentucky Section. Morgan was appointed to the position effective January 1, 2025, following the resignation of Charlie O'Neal, KE4AIE. Morgan had already been elected to the position for the term beginning April 1, 2025, so will continue in the role
for the next term.


Morgan is an ARRL life member and previously served as Section Manager from April 2015 to April 2017. First licensed in 1978, He is active in emergency communications and also enjoys making long-distance contacts on 10 meters, 2 meters, and 70 centimeters.


The ARRL Foundation has extended the application deadline for its Scholarship Program to Monday, January 13, 11:59 PM EST. Information, including the link
to apply, can be found on our website www.arrl.org/scholarship-program [ http://www.arrl.org/scholarship-program?utm_source=Informz&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=ARRL
] . All applicants must be active, licensed amateur radio operators. More
than 100 scholarships ranging from $500 to $25,000 will be awarded to
deserving students. Click HERE [ https://www.arrl.org/news/2025-arrl-foundation-scholarships-final-weeks-to-apply?utm_source=Informz&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=ARRL
] to read a previous ARRL News story about the scholarships.


Rigol RF Test Gear [https://www.rigolna.com/promos/?utm_source=QST&utm_medium=eNews&utm_campaign=SpecAnPromo]

Radioddity Xiegu X6200 Multi-mode HF Radio [https://www.radioddity.com/products/xiegu-g106?utm_medium=banner&utm_source=ARRL&utm_campaign=The%20ARRL%20Letter&utm_content=Xiegu_G106]

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/]
PreppComm Christmas Sale Nomad Antenna Sale DMX-40 Special [http://tinyurl.com/2npjx68v]


The K7RA Solar Update

K7RA Solar Update - NASA SDO/HMI
[https://sdo.gsfc.nasa.gov/]


ARRL Propagation Bulletin 2, for Friday, January 10, 2025.

Solar activity was a bit weaker over the past week. The average daily sunspot number was 159.1.


Predicted solar flux for the near term is 170 on January 9 - 10; 165 on
January 11 - 12; 160 on January 13 - 15; 180, 190, 200, 210 and 220 on
January 16 - 20, then 230 on January 21 - 25.


Predicted planetary A index is 8, 5, 5, 8, 8, 5, 5 and 12 on January 9 - 16;
10 on January 17 - 20 and 5 on January 21 - 30.


Sunspot numbers for January 2 through 8, 2025, were 173, 190, 193, 178, 154, 113, and 113, with a mean of 159.1. The 10.7 -centimeter flux was 212.4,
199.9, 209.3, 168.6, 171.9, 167.7, and 160.2, with a mean of 184.3. The planetary A index was 22, 9, 32, 20, 12, 15 and 8 with an average of 16.9.
The middle latitude A index was 14, 7, 21, 12, 13, 8, and 6, with a mean of 11.6.


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/technical-information-service?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
] .


Just Ahead in Radiosport

Γ-óJanuary 11 -- YB DX Contest (phone)
Γ-óJanuary 11 - 12 -- UBA PSK63 Prefix Contest (digital)
Γ-óJanuary 11 - 12 -- SKCC Weekend Sprintathon (CW)
Γ-óJanuary 11 - 12 -- North American QSO Party [ https://ncjweb.com/naqp/ ] (CW)

Γ-óJanuary 12 -- NRAU-Baltic Contest, SSB (phone)
Γ-óJanuary 12 -- DARC 10m Contest (CW, phone)
Γ-óJanuary 12 -- NRAU-Baltic Contest (CW)
Γ-óJanuary 12 -- RSGB AFS Contest, Data (digital)
Γ-óJanuary 13 -- 4 States QRP Group Second Sunday Sprint (CW, phone)
Γ-óJanuary 14 -- DARC RTTY Sprint (digital)
Γ-óJanuary 15 - 19 -- AWA Linc Cundall Memorial CW Contest (CW)
Γ-óJanuary 16 - 17 -- Walk for the Bacon QRP Contest (CW)
Γ-óJanuary 16 -- NAQCC CW Sprint (CW)
Γ-óJanuary 16 -- NTC QSO Party (CW)

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
] for more events and information.


[http://www.arrl.org/DreamStation]


Upcoming Section, State, and Division Conventions

Γ-óJanuary 10 - 11 | 2025 Southwest Florida Regional Hamfest [ https://swflhamfest.com/ ] , hosting the ARRL Southern Florida Section Convention, Fort Myers, Florida

Γ-óJanuary 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&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
] , hosting the ARRL North Texas Section Convention, Forest Hill, Texas

Γ-óJanuary 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&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
] , hosting the ARRL Mississippi Section Convention, Jackson, Mississippi

Γ-óFebruary 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&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
] , hosting the ARRL Southeastern Division Convention, Orlando, Florida

Γ-óFebruary 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&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
] , hosting the ARRL Indiana Section Convention, Danville, Indiana

Γ-óFebruary 14 -15 | Yuma Hamfest [ http://www.arrl.org/hamfests/yuma-hamfest-arrl-southwestern-division-convention-1?utm_source=Informz&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=ARRL
] , hosting the ARRL Southwestern Division Convention, Yuma, Arizona

Γ-óFebruary 22 | HAM-CON [ https://www.arrl.org/hamfests/ham-con-arrl-vermont-state-convention-4?utm_source=Informz&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=ARRL
] , hosting the ARRL Vermont State Convention, Colchester, Vermont

Γ-óFebruary 28 - March 1 | BirmingHamfest [ https://www.arrl.org/hamfests/birminghamfest-arrl-alabama-section-convention-1?utm_source=Informz&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=ARRL
] , hosting the ARRL Alabama Section Convention, Trussville, Alabama

Γ-óMarch 7 - 8 | Greater Houston HamFest [ https://www.arrl.org/hamfests/greater-houston-hamfest-arrl-texas-state-convention-1?utm_source=Informz&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=ARRL
] , hosting the ARRL Texas State Convention, Rosenberg, Texas

Γ-óMarch 15 | 69th Annual St. Patrick's Day Hamfest [ https://www.arrl.org/hamfests/69th-annual-st-patrick-s-day-hamfest-arrl-west-texas-section-convention?utm_source=Informz&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=ARRL
] , hosting the ARRL West Texas Section Convention, Midland, Texas


Remember to 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&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.


Did You Know?

[https://hellogrouper.com/arrl]


ARRL recently released a Special Issue of On the Air magazine curated exclusively for new hams, to help them get excited about all they can do with their Technician-class license. If you know a newly licensed ham, encourage them to join ARRL and use offer code DKY1 so that they can receive the
Special Issue full of practical information that will help them get active on the air.


Visit www.arrl.org/membership [ http://www.arrl.org/membership?utm_source=Informz&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=ARRL
] to join!


Have News for ARRL?
Submissions for The ARRL Letter and ARRL News can be sent to news@arrl.org [ mailto:news@arrl.org ] . -- John E. Ross, KD8IDJ, ARRL News Editor [ mailto:news@arrl.org ]


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