XPost: rec.radio.amateur.moderated, rec.radio.amateur.policy, rec.radio.info

view this email in your browser [ https://arrl.informz.net/InformzDataService/OnlineVersion/Individual?mailingInstanceId=3316932&subscriberId=520533606
]


The ARRL Letter


John E. Ross, KD8IDJ [ mailto:jross@arrl.org ] , Editor | April 24, 2025

ARRL Home Page
http://www.arrl.org

ARRL Audio News
http://arrl.org/arrl-audio-news

[https://www.icomamerica.com/lineup/amateur/]


In this Issue:
Γ-óARRL Ham Radio Open House Events Find Success, Media Coverage
Γ-óAmateur Radio Helps 2025 Boston Marathon
Γ-óARRL Teachers Institute Application Deadline April 30
Γ-óNew Book Release: Salty Walt's Portable Antenna Sketchbook
Γ-óARRL Exhibits and Forums Planned for 2025 Dayton Hamvention
Γ-óAmateur Radio in the News
Γ-óARRL Live Events and Podcasts
Γ-óIn Brief...
Γ-óAnnouncements
Γ-óThe ARRL Solar Report
Γ-óJust Ahead in Radiosport
Γ-óUpcoming Section, State, and Division Conventions
Γ-óDid You Know?

ARRL Ham Radio Open House Events Find Success, Media Coverage

ARRL Ham Radio Open House [ http://www.arrl.org/world-amateur-radio-day?utm_source=Informz&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=ARRL
] events across North America have increased public awareness and engagement with amateur radio during April - which is Citizen Science Month [ https://scistarter.org/citizensciencemonth ] .


Centered around World Amateur Radio Day on April 18, ARRL Ham Radio Open
House events were held in at least 57 locations. Several more are scheduled
for this upcoming weekend. Find the details on them at
www.arrl.org/Open-House [ http://www.arrl.org/Open-House?utm_source=Informz&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=ARRL
] .


[http://www.arrl.org/Open-House]


In Vienna, West Virginia, the Parkersburg Amateur Radio Klub, W8PAR, set up
its open house in a shopping mall, garnering many impressions in foot traffic
- and even more in the local news. The Marietta Times [ https://www.mariettatimes.com/news/local-news/2025/04/celebrating-world-amateur-radio-
] and Parkersburg News and Sentinel [ https://www.newsandsentinel.com/news/community-news/2025/04/ham-radio-open-house-tunes-in-friday/
] newspapers and WTAP-TV [ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6t2nixPfN90 ] each did stories on their activation.


In Yaphank, New York, on Long Island, an event held by the Suffolk County
Radio Club was featured in Newsday [ https://www.newsday.com/long-island/suffolk/ham-radio-open-house-q9v49guw ] (paywall). Reporter Joe Werkmeister profiled the club's event that drew out a crowd of visitors. ARRL Hudson Division Director Ed Wilson, W2XDD, who serves as Vice President of the club, was quoted in the story.


ARRL Public Relations and Outreach Manager Sierra Harrop, W5DX, says the
media exposure is invaluable. "News coverage - especially once the stories
are shared on social media - multiplies the message in ways we couldn't even begin to. ARRL's media monitoring tool tells us that 1.32 million people were reached with the coverage from Long Island alone. All that media placement
was earned by ARRL volunteers telling the story of ham radio," she said.


Many of the clubs which participated have told ARRL they intend to make the open houses a yearly event. Harrop hopes the clubs can build on the momentum
of the success. "ARRL Ham Radio Open House was a great introduction for
people to what radio amateurs do. Let's keep those new folks engaged in the clubs, make them feel welcome in the community, get them licensed and have
them take part in 2025 ARRL Field Day."


Clubs that participated in ARRL Ham Radio Open House will be asked to submit visitor counts to show how many people were reached in person. HamSCI [ http://www.hamsci.org/ ] and SciStarter [ http://www.scistarter.org/ ] ,
which worked with ARRL to develop and promote the event, are working to track the encounters as part of 1 Million Acts of Science - SciStarter's nationwide program for Citizen Science Month.


Dr. Duino
[http://www.digirig.net/]


Amateur Radio Helps 2025 Boston Marathon

Over 280 amateur radio operators volunteered during the 129th running of the Boston Marathon on April 21, 2025.


Operators were working at virtually every location connected with the race, including the starting line, the entire course, the finish line, transportation, and various operations centers including the Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency (MEMA), the State EOC Unified Command Center
(UCC), and the BAA Race Operations Center (ROC) in Boston. Combined, they performed communications duties that included logistics support as a primary function and backup support for medical and other public safety requests for the race as needed.


"This is one of the largest public service events amateur radio supports in
the United States and planning started over 6 months in advance," said Rob Macedo, KD1CY, of the Boston Athletic Association Communications Committee.


ARRL Teachers Institute Application Deadline April 30

Applicants for the summer 2025 sessions of the ARRL Teachers Institute on Wireless Technology must apply by April 30 to be considered. The application process is straightforward. Interested educators can find the web form at www.arrl.org/ti [ http://www.arrl.org/ti?utm_source=Informz&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=ARRL
] . ARRL covers all the costs of the TI, including travel, but there is a
$100 application fee if the teacher is accepted.


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


The Teachers Institutes are a productive week for those who attend. The
program is designed to not just introduce amateur radio to classrooms, but
more importantly to enable teachers to build content around wireless
technology of all kinds into their lessons.


Part of ARRL's mission is to inspire the next generation of radio amateurs,
but through this program the ripple effects spread into all things related to radio engineering. ARRL Education and Learning Manager Steve Goodgame, K5ATA, said teachers leave fired up about radio. "To see the excitement these educators have after a TI is very rewarding. We see success when that enthusiasm ripples out across communities, and we want to reach more teachers than ever before," said Goodgame.


ARRL has expanded the program for 2025, doing sessions around the country.
The first field session was held on Staten Island [ https://www.arrl.org/news/arrl-teachers-institute-a-success-on-staten-island?utm_source=Informz&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=ARRL
] in New York City. Other regions are planned for 2025.


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 ]


The Teachers Institute is funded entirely by donations to the ARRL Technology and Education Fund. Over the winter, ham radio YouTubers and donors raised $41,000 for the program in a telethon [ https://www.arrl.org/news/41-000-raised-by-donors-youtubers-for-arrl-teachers-institute?utm_source=Informz&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=ARRL
] .


"We rely on the community to support this program, and donors have seen the success and wanted to be a part of it. They have enabled the growth and expansion of TI, and now we hope to get more applicants who want to come participate in this amazing professional development opportunity," said Goodgame.


Geochron Global Operational Awareness
[https://www.geochron.com/hamclub/]


New Book Release: Salty Walt's Portable Antenna Sketchbook

- Featuring 15 Portable Antennas, Beautifully Rendered!

[https://home.arrl.org/action/Store/Product-Details/productId/2023017228]


Join Salty Walt, K4OGO, of the Coastal Waves & Wires YouTube channel, where
all the action happens Γ-" right on the beach! Ham radio adventure awaits
with 15 portable antenna designs. Walt begins with the basics of setting up a quarter- or half-wave vertical, but then draws readers into more experimental designs like his own Coastal 20 or an end-fed vertical made with a Slinky(R). Each sketch, reproduced from Walt's own design notebook, provides wire
lengths and practical attachment information.


In addition to his sketches, Walt offers portable construction and operating tips, and just enough about counterpoise wires and ground to get you making contacts in no time. This isn't a heavy-duty treatise on maximally efficient antennas, it's a book for the "true amateur," the ham who gets out by the
waves with a radio to see what they can make happen. Like Walt says, "This isn't the Mozart of antenna books, it's the Jimmy Buffett."


[https://home.arrl.org/action/Store/Product-Details/productId/2023017228]


Walt pairs each antenna with a dining spot you can try, whether you're on Waimea Bay in Kauai, deep in the Big Easy's French Quarter, or on the long Atlantic stretch of Nags Head, North Carolina. He guides you to the best chowders, fish tacos, crab legs, and more, all while building antennas,
making contacts, and soaking up some coastal rays.


Salty Walt's Portable Antenna Sketchbook is now shipping. Order from the ARRL online store [ https://home.arrl.org/action/Store/Product-Details/productId/2026924035 ] 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. 2226, ISBN: 978-1-62595-222-6, $25.95 retail, member price $22.95. 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.


ARRL Exhibits and Forums Planned for 2025 Dayton Hamvention

ARRL welcomes members and all radio amateurs to visit us at the 2025 Dayton Hamvention(R), May 16 Γ-"18 in Xenia, Ohio. The event features three days of fun activities, ham radio programming, and plenty of opportunities to engage with ARRL.


Saturday's ARRL Youth Rally [ https://www.arrl.org/news/sign-up-now-for-the-arrl-youth-rally-at-dayton-hamvention?utm_source=Informz&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=ARRL
] will be a fun day of ham radio discovery and friendship for young people
aged 11 to 21. Among the team leading the Youth Rally will be volunteers from the ARRL Collegiate Amateur Radio Program (CARP), who are also exhibiting and presenting at Hamvention.


In addition to the CARP forum, ARRL has many other exciting forums planned at Hamvention. Start off Friday with a surfside lesson on portable antennas with "Salty Walt" Hudson, K4OGO, of the popular Costal Waves and Wires YouTube channel. Salty Walt's forum is Friday, 10:15 AM - 11:15 AM, in room 3.


The ARRL Membership Forum is on Saturday.

There are many other great ARRL forums for you to attend. See the whole list
at www.arrl.org/expo [ http://www.arrl.org/expo?utm_source=Informz&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=ARRL ] .


You can also visit ARRL's large exhibit area in the Telsa Building. All the great things you expect from ARRL will be there, including a chance to get
some ARRL merch and publications, plus your free 2025 ARRL button. The ARRL
VEC will be on site to help hams renew their licenses; you can visit with
ARRL leaders face-to-face and learn about how to get involved in your local
ham community (and much more).


You can also see the ARRL Sweepstakes [ https://www.arrl.org/arrl-sweepstakes?utm_source=Informz&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=ARRL
] Icom Dream Station on display.


You asked, we listened: The ever-popular on-site radio emissions testing by
the ARRL Lab returns this year. Have your handheld tested to make sure the output is clean. Expert engineers will be on hand to do it right in front of you.


Find ticket information at www.hamvention.org [ http://www.hamvention.org/ ]
. Download the ARRL Program Guide [PDF] [ https://www.arrl.org/files/file/Hamfest/Dayton Hamvention 2025/ARRL at 2025 Hamvention.pdf ] which includes a map of the ARRL exhibit area.


We'll see you in Dayton!

[https://surgestop.com/filter-products/index.html]


Amateur Radio in the News

"Local Amateur Radio Club to host open house [ https://www.heraldstandard.com/news/local_news/2025/apr/18/local-amateur-radio-club-to-host-open-house/
] " / Hearld - Standard (Pennsylvania) April 18, 2025 -- The Uniontown
Amateur Radio Club is an ARRL Affiliated Club.


"Celebrating World Amateur Radio Day [ https://www.mariettatimes.com/news/local-news/2025/04/celebrating-world-amateur-radio-day/
] " / The Marietta Times (Ohio) April 19, 2025 -- The Parkersburg Amateur
Radio Klub is an ARRL Affiliated Club.


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 setup 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:
Γ-ó WSJT-X installation and setup
Γ-ó How to operate FT8 and FT4
Γ-ó Demonstration of each with a homebrew 10 meter antenna as featured in the May/June On the Air magazine

Γ-ó WSJT-X specific setup for ARRL Field Day

≡ƒ"- Date: May 27, 2025
≡ƒò- Time: 8 PM Eastern / 5 PM Pacific
≡ƒ'ë Register Now [ https://learn.arrl.org/events ]

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


On the Air
Sponsored by Icom

Learn APRS at the April On the Air Live Session
This month, 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 update us on ARRL's new monthly livestream, On the Air Live. The April session of On the Air Live will be a tutorial on the Automatic Packet
Reporting System (APRS). A handheld radio will allow you to use the APRS. Listen in to find out how easy it is.


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 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 [https://www.rigolna.com/products/digital-multimeters/dm800/?utm_source=QST&utm_medium=eNews&utm_campaign=DM858]

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/]
[https://tinyurl.com/mrw85xn2]


In Brief...

W1AW Facility Closed to Visitors April 28-30 for Maintenance. W1AW, The Hiram Percy Maxim Memorial Station at ARRL Headquarters [ https://www.arrl.org/inside-w1aw?utm_source=Informz&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=ARRL
] , will be closed to visitors from April 28 - 30. The station building is undergoing scheduled maintenance that will impact the visiting operator studios. We look forward to welcoming visitors back [ https://www.arrl.org/visitor-operating-at-w1aw?utm_source=Informz&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=ARRL
] on Thursday, May 1, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. Eastern. W1AW Qualifying Runs [ https://www.arrl.org/qualifying-run-schedule?utm_source=Informz&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=ARRL
] and bulletin operations will continue as normally scheduled [ https://www.arrl.org/w1aw-operating-schedule?utm_source=Informz&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=ARRL
] .


[https://home.arrl.org/action/Store/Product-Details/productId/2026924035]


Announcements

A reminder that the annual Armed Forces Day (AFD) Crossband Test, hosted by
the Department of Defense, is scheduled for Saturday May 10, 2025. The event will test two-way communications between military stations and amateur radio operators as authorized by the Federal Communications Commission in Title 47
of the Code of Federal Regulations 47 CFR 97.111 [ https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-47/chapter-I/subchapter-D/part-97/subpart-B/section-97.111
] . The test provides opportunities Γ-" and challenges Γ-" for operators to test their individual technical skills in a controlled scenario that will not impact public or private communications. The annual DOD message will be transmitted via RTTY on 14.667 kHz at 1400 and 2000 UTC. Military stations
will transmit on selected military frequencies and announce the specific amateur radio service frequencies that will be monitored. All scheduled times will be in UTC, and all scheduled transmissions will be upper sideband (USB), unless otherwise

noted. Frequencies, times, and other technical information can be found at DoD MARS - Armed Forces Day [ https://www.dodmars.org/mars-comex-information-website/armed-forces-day ] . Those who wish to document their contacts with a QSL card should visit www.usarmymars.org [ http://www.usarmymars.org ] and complete the request
form. For more than 50 years, military and amateur stations have taken part
in this event.


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


The ARRL Solar Report

ARRL Solar Report April 24, 2025

Solar activity has been at low levels with only minor C-class flaring through April 24, 2025, and is expected to be moderate with a chance of M-class
flares (R1-R2, Minor-Moderate) through April 26. No Earth-directed coronal
mass ejections (CMEs) have been observed. A southwest CME was observed on
April 23 and is considered to be far-side due to the lack of any on-disk
plasma motion/flare activity.


Solar wind parameters continued to be slightly enhanced due to the Coronal
Hole High Speed Streams (CH HSS) associated with the positive polarity
coronal holes in the southern hemisphere. Solar wind parameters are expected
to continue to be influenced by positive polarity, with CH HSS conditions through April 26. Nominal conditions are expected thereafter.


The 10.7 -centimeter solar flux: April 24 - 27, 165; April 28 - 30, 170.

Predicted sunspot numbers: April 24, 145; April 25, 151; April 26, 159; April 27, 167.


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

Γ-óApril 26 - 27 - - 10-10 International Spring Contest (digital)
Γ-óApril 26 - 27 - - SP DX RTTY Contest (digital)
Γ-óApril 26 - 27 - - UK/EI DX Contest (CW)
Γ-óApril 26 - 27 - - Florida QSO Party (CW, phone)
Γ-óApril 28 - - RSGB FT4 Contest (digital)
Γ-óApril 30 - May 1 - - 432 MHz Spring Sprint (CW, phone, digital)
Γ-óApril 30 - - UKEICC 80-Meter Contest (CW)
Γ-óMay 1 - - NRAU 10-Meter Activity Contest (CW, phone, digital)
Γ-óMay 3 - May 4 - - 10-10 International Spring Contest (CW)
Γ-óMay 3 - May 4 - - Microwave Spring Sprint (CW, phone, digital)
Γ-óMay 3 - May 4 - - ARI International DX Contest (CW, phone, RTTY)
Γ-óMay 3 - May 4 - - 7th Call Area QSO Party (CW, phone, digital)
Γ-óMay 3 - May 4 - - Indiana QSO Party (CW, phone)
Γ-óMay 3 - May 4 - - Delaware QSO Party (CW, phone, digital)
Γ-óMay 3 - May 4 - - New England QSO Party (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.


[http://www.arrl.org/shop/fieldday]


Upcoming Section, State, and Division Conventions

Γ-óApril 25 - 27 | Big Bear HamEscape [ https://www.arrl.org/hamfests/big-bear-hamescape-arrl-orange-section-convention?utm_source=Informz&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=ARRL
] , hosting the ARRL Orange Section Convention, Big Bear Lake, California

Γ-óApril 26 | Delmarva Amateur Radio and Electronics Expo [ https://www.arrl.org/hamfests/delmarva-amateur-radio-and-electronics-expo-arrl-delaware-state-convention-2?utm_source=Informz&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=ARRL
] , hosting the ARRL Delaware State Convention, Georgetown, Delaware

Γ-óApril 26 | Spokane Hamfest [ https://www.arrl.org/hamfests/spokane-hamfest-arrl-washington-state-convention-1?utm_source=Informz&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=ARRL
] , hosting the ARRL Washington State Convention, Spokane Valley, Washington

Γ-óMay 4 | Warminster Amateur Radio Club - Annual Hamfest [ http://www.arrl.org/hamfests/warminster-arc-annual-hamfest-arrl-eastern-pennsylvania-section-convention?utm_source=Informz&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=ARRL
] , hosting the ARRL Eastern Pennsylvania Section Convention, Bristol, Pennsylvania

Γ-óMay 10 | Lincoln Amateur Radio Club [ http://www.arrl.org/hamfests/arrl-nebraska-state-convention-4?utm_source=Informz&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=ARRL
] , hosting the ARRL Nebraska State Convention, Lincoln, Nebraska

Γ-óMay 16 - 18 | Dayton Hamvention(R) [ https://hamvention.org/ ] , Xenia,
Ohio

Γ-óMay 30 - June 1 | SEA-PAC [ http://www.arrl.org/hamfests/sea-pac-arrl-northwestern-division-convention-3?utm_source=Informz&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=ARRL
] , hosting the ARRL Northwestern Division Convention, Seaside, Oregon

Γ-óJune 8 | BreezeShooters Hamfest [ https://www.arrl.org/hamfests/breezeshooters-hamfest-computer-and-electronics-show-arrl-western-pennsylvania-section-convention?utm_source=Informz&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=ARRL
] , hosting the ARRL Western Pennsylvania Section Convention, Butler, Pennsylvania

Γ-óJune 21 | Knoxville Hamfest [ https://www.arrl.org/hamfests/knoxville-hamfest-arrl-tennessee-state-convention?utm_source=Informz&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=ARRL
] , hosting the ARRL Tennessee State Convention, Knoxville, Tennessee


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.


Did You Know?

You can give the gift of ARRL Membership. By purchasing a gift membership, you'll be helping a ham become more active and involved in amateur radio.
Gift memberships are available for both U.S. and International individuals
and for our Associate (non-licensed) and Full membership types.


By gifting a membership to ARRL you are opening up a world of information, education and fun for that special radio enthusiast in your life! Please call our Member Services team at 860-594-0200 and they will be happy to assist
you.


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 ]


[http://www.arrl.org]


ARRL -- Your One-Stop Resource for Amateur Radio News and Information

Join ARRL or renew today! [ https://www.arrl.org/join?utm_source=Informz&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=ARRL ] No other organization works harder to promote and protect amateur radio. Membership supports benefits, services, programs, and advocacy to help you
get (and stay) active and on the air. Membership includes access to digital editions of all four ARRL magazines [ https://www.arrl.org/magazines?utm_source=Informz&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=ARRL
] : QST, On the Air, QEX, and NCJ.


Listen to ARRL Audio News [ http://www.arrl.org/arrl-audio-news?utm_source=Informz&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=ARRL
] , available every Friday.


The ARRL Letter is available in an accessible format, posted weekly to the Blind-hams Groups.io [ https://groups.io/g/blind-hams ] email group. The
group is dedicated to discussions about amateur radio as it concerns blind hams, plus related topics including ham radio use of adaptive technology.


NCJ -- National Contest Journal [ http://www.ncjweb.com/ ] . Published bimonthly, features articles by top contesters, letters, hints, statistics, scores, NA Sprints, and QSO parties.


QEX -- A Forum for Communications Experimenters [ http://www.arrl.org/qex?utm_source=Informz&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=ARRL
] . Published bimonthly, features technical articles, construction projects, columns, and other items of interest to radio amateurs and communications professionals.


Free of charge to ARRL members...

Subscribe [ https://home.arrl.org/action/My-Account/Opt-In-Out ] to the ARES Letter (monthly public service and emergency communications news), the ARRL Contest Update (biweekly contest newsletter), Division and Section news
alerts, and much more!


Find ARRL on Facebook [ https://www.facebook.com/ARRL.org/ ] ! Follow us on Threads [ https://www.threads.net/arrlhq ] , X [ https://twitter.com/arrl ] , and Instagram [ https://www.instagram.com/arrlhq ] .


The ARRL Letter is published Thursdays, 51 times each year. ARRL members may subscribe at no cost or unsubscribe by editing their profile at www.arrl.org/opt-in-out [ http://www.arrl.org/opt-in-out?utm_source=Informz&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=ARRL
] .


Copyright ┬(c) 2025 American Radio Relay League, Incorporated. Use and distribution of this publication, or any portion thereof, is permitted for non-commercial or educational purposes, with attribution. All other purposes require written permission.


ARRL Logo
[https://www.arrl.org/]


ARRL
225 Main Street, Newington, CT 06111-1400
www.arrl.org [ http://www.arrl.org/?utm_source=Informz&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=ARRL ]
- 860-594-0200


ARRL Facebook
[https://www.facebook.com/ARRL.org]
ARRL Instagram
[https://www.instagram.com/arrlhq/]
ARRL X
[https://x.com/arrl]
ARRL YouTube
[https://www.youtube.com/ARRLHQ]
ARRL LinkedIn
[https://www.linkedin.com/company/american-radio-relay-league/]
ARRL Shop
[http://www.arrl.org/shop]
ARRL Email
[mailto:hq@arrl.org?subject=ARRL%20Email]


┬(c) 2025 - ARRL The National Association for Amateur Radio(R)
Unsubscribe [ https://home.arrl.org/action/My-Account/Opt-In-Out ] from this list.

--- SoupGate-Win32 v1.05
* Origin: fsxNet Usenet Gateway (21:1/5)