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The ARRL Letter


John E. Ross, KD8IDJ [ mailto:jross@arrl.org ] , Editor | May 1, 2025

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In this Issue:
Γ-ó630-Meter Band Worked All States Awards Issued
Γ-óClock is Ticking Down to 2025 Dayton Hamvention
Γ-óHeritage CQ Amateur Radio Hall of Fame
Γ-ó"Star Wars" Meets Amateur Radio
Γ-óInternational Amateur Radio Union Gathers in Paris to Honor Centennial 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?

630-Meter Band Worked All States Awards Issued

Eric Tichansky, NO3M, of Saegertown, Pennsylvania, has been issued the first ARRL Worked All States [ https://www.arrl.org/was?utm_source=Informz&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=ARRL ] award for the 630-meter band. He picked up the award at ARRL Headquarters
in Newington, Connecticut, on April 21, 2025. That was the culmination of
years of study, work, and experimentation.


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


Tichansky had a draw to 160 meters early in his ham radio career and was
active in contesting and DXing on top band. When he moved to his current
home, he was able to experiments with LowFER operation. When 630 meters
opened to amateur use [ https://www.arrl.org/news/fcc-opens-630-and-2200-meter-bands-stations-must-notify-utc-before-operating?utm_source=Informz&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=ARRL
] , he got straight to work. "It seemed like an unreachable goal at the time, but patience and persistence as well as gaining more and more of an understanding of the capabilities of the band over the years proved
otherwise," said Tichansky.


His transmit antenna system has been a journey in trial, error, and fire -
he's a member of what he calls the "Hall of Flames." He says he "definitely learned that good quality insulators do make a difference." After years of
work and refinement of matching and loading techniques, his 67-foot vertical with 8 sloping toploading wires as a wire skirt over a large radial field
have proven to be the ticket to success. "For reception, I have always used dedicated receive antennas which have included phased Beverages, a full-sized 8-circle vertical array, and various others like a terminated loop," said Tichansky.


As news of the award achievement spread in the amateur community, even many long-time hams with little or no experience on 630 meters wondered how it worked. Tichansky says Alaska and Hawaii proved especially challenging. "(The states) were certainly a challenge, Alaska perhaps moreso. However, both locations had excellent resident operators and stations and through
persistent attempts and the right conditions, two-way QSOs were completed. I have a few CW QSOs with K9FD/KH6 (SK) which still stand as the distance
record on 630 for CW. I also have the overall distance record for a QSO with VK4YB via JT9 which took a long time and many attempts, finally finding
success on a morning (US side) near the equinox," he said.


Tichansky says there are several other operators right behind him, with WAS almost completed. In fact, ARRL Awards Branch Manager Sharon Taratula
announced today that Edward Gray, W0SD, of Salem, South Dakota, has been awarded 630-meter WAS #2.


Most of the contacts on the band happen just like any other band, says Tichansky, from getting on and calling CQ or replying to one. Very few of his contacts on there were scheduled.


It takes an experimenter's mind and a lot of patience to be successful on the band, but like with any other operating specialty, there is a community ready to help. "The 630-meter community is very diverse, but there are a number of members that come from particular backgrounds including microwave operations, EME, topbanders and other weak signal communications. The thing we have in common is that we are experimenters and enjoy a bit of a challenge!"
exclaimed Tichansky.


He currently has a DXCC total of 17 on the band. Tichansky plans to
contribute technical articles about operating on 630-meters to QEX magazine
in the coming months. All ARRL members have access to QEX and three other high-quality publications digitally [ https://www.arrl.org/arrl-magazines?utm_source=Informz&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=ARRL
] .


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


Clock is Ticking Down to 2025 Dayton Hamvention

We're just two weeks away from Dayton Hamvention(R), held May 16 - 18, 2025
in Xenia, Ohio. ARRL invites all radio amateurs attending Hamvention to stop
in to our large exhibit area. We'll be located in our usual spot, in the
Tesla Building.


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


As we all enjoy the peak of Solar Cycle 25, there's never been a better time
to step up your radiosport game. The ARRL Radiosport Forum this year is entitled "Level Up!" and is scheduled for Sunday from 10:30 - 11:30 AM in
Forum Room 2.


ARRL Radiosport leaders will share an update on 2025 contests, award hunting, and other radiosport activities like the International Amateur Radio Union (IARU) 100th anniversary activity and 2025 ARRL Field Day (June 28 - 29).
Also learn how to find a contest club in your area to get a seat on a winning team.


There are many other ARRL-sponsored forums at Hamvention. Find more
information at www.arrl.org/expo [ http://www.arrl.org/expo?utm_source=Informz&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=ARRL ] . Get tickets for Hamvention at www.hamvention.org [ http://www.hamvention.org ] .


Heritage CQ Amateur Radio Hall of Fame

The Heritage CQ Amateur Radio Hall of Fame, created by longtime amateur radio publisher Richard Ross, K2MGA (SK), will continue to honor amateur radio operators on a new section of the www.Hamgallery.com [ http://www.hamgallery.com/ ] website.


CQ magazine ceased publication in October 2023. Ross died on April 27, 2024, and the change was made with the permission of his widow, Cathy.


The Heritage CQ Amateur Radio Hall of Fame honors licensed amateur radio operators, and non-licensed individuals, who have made significant contributions to amateur radio, their professional careers, or to another aspect of world affairs. A select and diverse group of amateurs will
administer the new website and review submissions.


The 2025 inductees are:

[http://www.hamgallery.com/]


Professor Jim Breakall, WA3FET. Dr. Breakall's work has been instrumental in amateur radio antenna technology development for decades. Dr. Breakall has authored numerous peer-reviewed scientific articles and books. He is an IEEE Life Fellow, a Radio Club of America (RCA) Fellow, and has been awarded the Sarnoff Award, the Dr. Ulrich L. Rohde Technical Award, at the RCA, and the Technical Achievement Award at the Dayton Hamvention(R).


[http://www.hamgallery.com/]


Angel M. Vazquez, WP3R. Vazquez graduated from the City University of New
York. He worked at WNYC as a radio engineer before moving back to Arecibo, Puerto Rico and taking a job at the Arecibo Observatory in 1977, rising to become head of telescope operations. He has presented numerous talks on the Arecibo Observatory and his amateur radio experiences at the Dayton Hamvention(R) Antenna Forums, RCA Speaker series, HamSci conventions, and multiple amateur radio clubs around the world. He was awarded Puerto Rico Amateur of the Year in 2017.


Wayne Overbeck, Ph.D., N6NB (SK). Overbeck was co-inventor of the Quagi antenna, which is part quad, part Yagi. He was active in amateur radio for
over 68 year, was a communications law professor and textbook author as well
as an accomplished DXer and contester.


The nomination deadline for 2025 has passed but information can be found at Nomination Process for Heritage CQ Amateur Radio Hall of Fame [ https://hamgallery.com/HOF/AmateurRadio/procedure.htm ] .


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"Star Wars" Meets Amateur Radio

[https://www.paarc.net/]


The POTA JEDI Council, also known as the Pottstown Area Amateur Radio Club [ https://www.paarc.net/ ] , will be convening in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, on Sunday May 4, 2025, to set up a multi-mode Parks on the Air (POTA) demonstration with "characters" paying homage to the "Star Wars" universe.


Walt Skavinsky, KB3SBC, the "Sith Lord of QRP" (low-power operating), a
veteran POTA operator and organizer of the special event, will lead his band
of experienced radio amateurs in showing visitors how POTA can be done, including what kind of equipment you'll need to get started.


"We want to share our experiences so that other people can get a head start
and learn from us, so they don't make the mistakes we made at the beginning," Skavinsky explained. "Believe me, we all know going out for the first time
can be a nerve-wracking experience."


POTA Jedi Council activation begins at 8:00 AM EDT on Sunday, May 4, and will run until about noon. Each of the operators will be on the air for about an hour Γ-" solo Γ-" so as not to interfere with each other in the confined "signal landing and take-off zone." Visitors can witness each of the
operators using multiple modes Γ-" SSB, CW, and FT8 Γ-" to make contacts.
More than 200 contacts are expected.


Other JEDI personnel participating will be Dr. Bill Hewitt, W3FRB, "Boba Fett-enna Master" (makes his own antennas); Greg Malone, WA3GM, "Dah-Lorian" (CW operator); Joel Rubincam, NF3R, "CQ-3PO" (SSB and FT8), and Pete Kobak, K0BAK, "Rove One" (how to do a "rover" activation). The operators will be
ready to answer questions about the gear and antennas, and how to make and
log contacts. And just maybe, future amateur radio JEDIs will get a chance to make a contact as well.


The event will take place rain or shine, and refreshments will be served at
the POTA Jedi Council event. The theme is appropriate for the day Γ-" "May
the 4th be with you!"


International Amateur Radio Union Gathers in Paris to Honor Centennial

One hundred years ago, in April 1925, ARRL founder Hiram Percy Maxim traveled to Paris to form the International Amateur Radio Union (IARU). Maxim served
as IARU's first president and ARRL serves as the International Secretariat.


One hundred years later, IARU delegates gathered again in the city on April
26, 2025, to honor the centennial.


ARRL President Rick Roderick, K5UR; ARRL CEO David Minster, NA2AA, and ARRL International Affairs Vice President Rod Stafford, W6ROD, participated in the event, representing the International Secretariat.


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Amateur Radio in the News

"In an Uncertain Time, Ham Radio Sees a Signal Boost [ https://indyweek.com/culture/ham-radio-durham/ ] " / Indy Week (North
Carolina) April 23, 2025 -- The Durham FM Association and the Orange County Radio Amateurs, an ARRL Affiliated Club.


"Binghamton Amateur Radio Association Hosts International Marconi Day event [ https://www.wbng.com/2025/04/23/binghamton-amateur-radio-association-hosts-international-marconi-day-event/
] " / WBNG (New York) April 23, 2025 -- The Binghamton Amateur Radio Association is an ARRL Affiliated Club.


"Ham radio broadcast to honor late Lower Burrell man, raise awareness for pancreatic cancer [ https://triblive.com/local/valley-news-dispatch/ham-radio-broadcast-to-honor-late-lower-burrell-man-raise-awareness-for-pancreatic-cancer/
] " / TRIB Total Media (Pennsylvania) -- The Skyview Radio Society is an ARRL Affiliated Club.


"Amateur radio operators hold demonstration at Brownwood [ https://www.thevillagesdailysun.com/news/in_todays_daily_sun/amateur-radio-operators-hold-demonstration-at-brownwood/article_60ebfd0a-48dd-4e4f-ba45-a38439ea6181.html
] " / The Villages Daily Sun (Florida) April 28, 2025 -- The Villages Amateur Radio Club is an ARRL Affiliated Club.


"Fox hunt is fun, useful exercise for Amateur Radio Club [ https://www.murrayledger.com/news/fox-hunt-is-fun-useful-exercise-for-amateur-radio-club/article_91f99464-5dde-4d68-badc-7d803b1412e6.html
] " / Murray Ledger and Times (Kentucky) April 29, 2025 -- Murray State University Amateur Radio Club.


ARRL Live Events and Podcasts

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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 set up 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
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In Brief...

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ARRL Announces Change in Atlantic Division Leadership

Martin J. "Marty" Pittinger, KB3MXM, has resigned as Vice Director of the
ARRL Atlantic Division, effective April 28, 2025.


Pittinger had been Vice Director since January 2023, when he was appointed to the role. He was elected in November 2023 to a three-year term that began January 1, 2024. Pittinger previously served as Section Manager of the ARRL Maryland/DC Section.


ARRL President Rick Roderick, K5UR, will appoint a successor to serve the remainder of Pittinger's term, which expires in 2026.


ARRL is governed by an all-volunteer Board of Directors. Elections are held
for five of the 15 ARRL Divisions each year, for terms of 3 years.


[https://www.gsara.org/]


The Granite State Amateur Radio Association recently visited the Latter - day Saints (LDS) Youth Group in Peterborough, New Hampshire, for a demonstration
of ham radio. Kim Cates, KC1VYM; Tim Cates, Sr., KC1QDK; Eric Pfeifer, N1JUR, and Ralph Lavallee, KC1TLY, spent the day sharing their passion for radio technology with over 20 teens and parents. They began by explaining how radio signals travel and how ham radio operators communicate across local and
global distances. The teens were especially curious about how to get their licenses, and the team walked them through the steps to become licensed amateurs, making the process seem accessible and exciting. A particularly fun part of the day was teaching Morse code to some of the teens, with many of
them learning to spell their names in code, which was a hit! Also
demonstrated was HF (high frequency) radio, giving everyone a taste of long-distance communication, and showing how ham radio can connect people across continents. The teens w

ere also introduced to the concept of Parks on the Air (POTA) and Summits on the Air (SOTA), activities that combine outdoor adventure with radio
operation. Several parents and teens eagerly picked up 2-meter handheld transceivers, ready to try their hands at local communication. Several
amateur radio operators manned local repeaters, allowing the teens to experience the thrill of making contact with operators from nearby
communities. For more information, contact the Granite State Amateur Radio Association [ https://www.gsara.org/ ] .


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Announcements

[https://www.upcomingevents.com/columbus/events/camp-lazarus/camp-lazarus-centennial-celebration-440862]



Scouts and amateur radio will join together May 3, 2025, to celebrate 100
years at the Camp Lazarus Centennial Celebration. Camp Lazarus [ https://skcscouts.org/camps/camp-locations-and-rentals/camp-lazarus/ ] , located just North of Delaware, Ohio, was deeded to the Boy Scouts in 1925
and has been home to many Simon Kenton Council programs. As a cooperative effort between Simon Kenton Scouts, Delaware and Franklin County, Ohio,
amateur radio groups including Franklin County ARES, Delaware County ARES,
the Delaware Amateur Radio Association, and the American Radio Relay League (ARRL), all amateur radio operators and the public are invited to the open house centennial celebration. In addition to operational demonstrations of
the cutting-edge science and technology of amateur radio today, historic artifacts of interest will also be available. Special permission has been received to use the Scouts' national club call sign, K2BSA/8, for the event. Visitors can learn about modern, non-t

raditional, radio systems using computer software alongside more familiar traditional radio hardware and many Scout activities and displays.
Registration for Scouts opens at 8:30 AM (preregistration is encouraged) and events are scheduled from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Registration fee is $25.00. For additional information, visit Camp Lazarus Centennial Celebration! | Camp Lazarus | UpcomingEvents.com [ https://www.upcomingevents.com/columbus/events/camp-lazarus/camp-lazarus-centennial-celebration-440862
] .


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The ARRL Solar Report

The ARRL Solar Report

Solar activity increased to moderate levels this past week. The largest flare was on April 30 from an area where there was a major M-class flare producer
on its previous rotation last week. No Earth-directed coronal mass ejections (CMEs) were observed. Solar activity is expected to be low with a chance for M-class flares (R1-R2, minor-moderate), and a slight chance for X-class
flares (R3-strong) through May 2.


Radio blackouts reaching the R1 levels were observed over the past 24 hours. The largest was on April 30.


The 10.7-centimeter flux for the next 8 days: May 1 - 4, 140; May 5, 150; May
6 - 7; 160; May 8, 165.


Solar wind parameters remained slightly enhanced due to waning positive polarity of the coronal hole high-speed stream (CH HSS) influences. A return
to a mostly ambient-like state is expected for May 1, but by May 2, an enhancement in solar wind parameters is likely with the arrival of a
recurrent, negative polarity CH HSS.


Predicted sunspot numbers: May 1, 144; May 2, 138; May 3, 132; May 4, 125.

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-ó May 3 - 4 -- 10-10 International Spring Contest (CW)
Γ-óMay 3 - 4 -- Microwave Spring Sprint (CW, phone, digital)
Γ-óMay 3 - 4 -- ARI International DX Contest (CW, phone, RTTY)
Γ-óMay 3 - 4 -- 7th Call Area QSO Party (CW, phone, digital)
Γ-óMay 3 - 4 -- Indiana QSO Party (CW, phone)
Γ-óMay 3 - 4 -- Delaware QSO Party (CW, phone, digital)
Γ-óMay 3 - 4 -- New England QSO Party (CW, phone, digital)
Γ-óMay 5 -- K1USN Slow Speed Test (CW)
Γ-óMay 6 -- ICWC Medium Speed Test (CW)
Γ-óMay 7 -- A1Club AWT (CW)
Γ-óMay 9 -- Weekly RTTY Test (RTTY)
Γ-óMay 10 - 11 -- CQ-M International DX Contest (CW, phone)
Γ-óMay 10 - 11 -- SKCC Weekend Sprintathon (CW)
Γ-óMay 10 - 11 -- Canadian Prairies QSO Party (CW, phone)
Γ-óMay 10 - 11 -- 50 MHz Spring Sprint (CW, phone, digital
Γ-óMay 13 -- DARC FT4 Contest (FT4)

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Upcoming Section, State, and Division Conventions

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


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Did You Know?

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ARRL Exam Review includes all the questions for all three of the current FCC exam pools and provides different review options, so you can choose to review by chapter of the ARRL study manual or by question pool topic.


Short explanations are provided to help you understand the correct answer.
The software also provides the option to produceΓ-"and print as many practice exams as you would like.


Thousands of unique visitors each month practice for their upcoming licensing exam on our Exam Review website and you should, too!


Visit the ARRL Exam Review website at www.arrlexamreview.appspot.com [ http://www.arrlexamreview.appspot.com ]


Have News for ARRL?
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