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The ARRL Letter


John E. Ross, KD8IDJ [ mailto:jross@arrl.org ] , Editor | April 3, 2025

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In this Issue:
Γ-óFram2 Astronaut Conducts First Amateur Radio Contacts from SpaceX Dragon Γ-óHam Radio Open House Month is Here!
Γ-óARRL Learning and Education Programs in Front of 15,000 Science Teachers Γ-óThe ARRL Repeater Directory(R) Γ-" 2025 Edition Now Powered by
RepeaterBook

Γ-óAmateur Radio in the News
Γ-óARRL 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?

Fram2 Astronaut Conducts First Amateur Radio Contacts from SpaceX Dragon

Rabea Rogge, LB9NJ/KD3AID, a private astronaut on the crew of the Fram2
mission [ https://f2.com/ ] , has conducted the first amateur radio contacts from aboard a SpaceX Dragon capsule. The Fram2 flight sets many firsts, including being the first crewed mission to do polar orbits of the Earth, and Rogge became the first German woman in space.


The mission is funded and commanded by cryptocurrency billionaire Chun Wang.
He wrote on X (formerly Twitter) about the first day of the mission, "Rabea spent some time on the ham radio, making contact with Berlin."


Rogge is using a battery powered Icom IC-705 aboard the flight. She's transmitting SSTV images on 437.550 MHz for a youth amateur radio competition called Fram2Ham. Rogge will send images from polar regions that have been broken into digital puzzle pieces, which students must assemble.


More information can be found on www.fram2ham.com [ http://www.fram2ham.com ]
.


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


Ham Radio Open House Month is Here!

ARRL's Ham Radio Open House is happening all over the world in April,
centered around April 18, which is World Amateur Radio Day [ http://www.arrl.org/world-amateur-radio-day?utm_source=Informz&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=ARRL
] .


[http://www.arrl.org/world-amateur-radio-day]


ARRL has joined forces with HamSCI [ https://hamsci.org/ ] and SciStarter [ https://scistarter.org/ ] to encourage clubs to welcome the public into their ham radio stations. April is also Citizen Science Month and we're hoping to help document 1 million acts of science [ https://scistarter.org/citizensciencemonth ] as visitors get hands-on at the club stations.


As of April 3, 35 clubs are signed up to host an ARRL Ham Radio Open House.

ARRL Ham Radio Open House Stations:
W2NPT in Fair Lawn, New Jersey
W1AW at ARRL Headquarters in Newington, Connecticut
K2GSG in Jackson Heights, Queens, New York City
W1TU in Ellsworth, Maine
KC4RC in Camden, South Carolina
HI8RCD in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
PU1YRF in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
K0QIK in Fergus Falls, Minnesota
KO4WTM in Jupiter, Florida
W0WYV in Omaha, Nebraska
KQ4YNH in Sacramento, Kentucky
W2DQ in Yaphank, New York
WV7HS in Youngtown, Arizona
K6ARN in Ontario, California
W1VCM in Windsor, Connecticut
W7ASC in Phoenix, Arizona
W8PAR in Parkersburg, WV
W2GSB in North Lindenhurst, New York
NR0AD in Platte City, Missouri
W1STR in Natick, Massachusetts
W3USR in Scranton, Pennsylvania
KL7EX in Fairbanks, Alaska
W4ZBB in Fort Walton Beach, Florida
W0OEL in West Union, Iowa
NS9RC in Northbrook, Illinois
W3PIE in Uniontown, Pennsylvania
W4HAW in Lake Worth Beach, Florida
N1D in Athens, Georgia
WA5CKF in Irving, Texas
K3RTV in Bowie, Maryland
K8HPS in Flint, Michigan
K8SCH in Cincinnati, Ohio
W1OP in Johnston, Rhode Island

Join the list!

Dozens of clubs around the country have already said they are participating
in Ham Radio Open House - but it's not too late for your club to decide to
take part [ https://www.arrl.org/news/arrl-ham-radio-open-house-continues-to-grow?utm_source=Informz&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=ARRL
] .


Whether you'd like to list your club's Ham Radio Open House site, or find one near you to attend, use the locator tool at www.arrl.org/Open-House [ http://www.arrl.org/Open-House?utm_source=Informz&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=ARRL
] .


100 Years of the International Amateur Radio Union

April 2025 is a centennial milestone for the International Amateur Radio
Union. Founded in Paris in 1925, IARU is the worldwide federation of national amateur radio organizations. The membership of IARU consists of more than 160 member-societies in as many countries and separate territories. ARRL serves
as its International Secretariat.


Each year, World Amateur Radio Day on April 18 honors this global
organization of goodwill. IARU has chosen the theme of "A Century of Connections: Celebrating 100 years of Amateur Radio Innovation, Community,
and Advocacy" for WARD 2025. ARRL's Ham Radio Open House is centered around sharing the international asset of amateur radio with the public. Radio knows no borders and all are welcome to be a part of ham radio. Find or host an
ARRL Ham Radio Open House in your area to help share it in your community.


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


ARRL Learning and Education Programs in Front of 15,000 Science Teachers

ARRL Learning and Education Manager Steve Goodgame, K5ATA, attended the National Science Teachers Association convention held in Philadelphia, PA, March 26 - 29th. More than 15,000 education professionals from around the
world were in attendance. ARRL had a booth in the exhibit hall to promote the ARRL Teachers Institute on Wireless Technology [ http://www.arrl.org/ti?utm_source=Informz&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=ARRL
] .


Goodgame spoke to several hundred highly qualified and interested teachers about ways to elevate their STEM curriculum using radio. Additionally,
several state and district level officials expressed interest in hosting a session of Teachers Institute.


The first components of the new ARRL STEM Curriculum were also unveiled and shared with teachers. Teachers were excited to have access to a curriculum utilizing electronics and amateur radio that was aligned to national
education standards. The curriculum will be available beginning with the 2025/2026 school year.


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


The ARRL Repeater Directory(R) Γ-" 2025 Edition Now Powered by RepeaterBook

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ARRL is excited to announce that the new 2025 edition of The ARRL Repeater Directory [ https://home.arrl.org/action/Store/Product-Details/productId/2023017228 ] (R) is now powered by RepeaterBook [ https://www.repeaterbook.com/index.php/en/ ]
, amateur radio's worldwide repeater database.


"This collaboration ensures that amateur radio operators across the country have access to one of the most comprehensive and up-to-date collections of repeater information available," said Garrett Dow, KD6KPC, of RepeaterBook.


Dow points out that a paper book is an invaluable resource When All Else Fails(R). "In emergencies, reliable communication can make all the
difference. RepeaterBook data in The Repeater Directory helps ensure that
first responders, ARES(R) teams, and everyday hams have fast access to the
most accurate repeater info when it matters most," he said.


For decades, The ARRL Repeater Directory has been an invaluable source for locating repeater frequencies while traveling. It includes "crowdsourced" listings contributed to RepeaterBook by users, repeater owners, and volunteer frequency coordinators. This means more listings updated more often.


New hams often use the Repeater Directory to find local repeaters to use
after purchasing a new handheld radio. Public service volunteers often keep a copy nearby or in their emergency go-kit.


The ARRL Repeater Directory is a convenient 6 ├- 9 inches and sports a
lay-flat spiral binding. It includes:

Γ-ó22,319 listings for US and Canada, organized by state/province, county,
and city/town.

Γ-óA location indicator for many repeaters in cities/towns.
Γ-óAdditional information on ARES(R) and SKYWARN(R) affiliation, emergency power, and more.

Γ-óDigital repeaters including System Fusion, D-STAR(R), DMR, NXDN, M17,
Tetra, and P25 systems.

Γ-óHF, VHF/UHF, and microwave band plans.
Γ-óInformation on Radiograms and updated ARL codes.

The 2025 ARRL Repeater Directory is now shipping. Order from the ARRL online store [
https://home.arrl.org/action/Store/Product-Details/productId/2023017228 ] 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. 2158, ISBN: 978-1-62595-215-8, $19.95 retail. 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.


For more information about RepeaterBook, visit www.repeaterbook.com [ http://www.repeaterbook.com ] . The RepeaterBook app is available on both the Apple App Store and Google Play.


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HamSCI Call for Operators and Monitors 2025

[http://www.hamsci.org/]


HamSCI, Ham Radio Science Citizen Investigation, is preparing now for a
series of meteor scatter (MS) experiments later this year and need amateur radio operators to help.


While the target storms are in August (Perseids) and December (Geminids) preparation and testing is already underway. This is a combination 'special event' and a contest to generate contact data during meteor scatter events using 10 meters and 6 meters. 2025 contest rules will be released shortly.


To be successful, this effort needs operators, both active and passive. Operators are needed to be active (calling CQ) on MSK144 or passive, if possible, reporting via PSK Reporter [
https://www.pskreporter.info/pskmap.html ] as 'monitors'.


The best times are early morning hours prior to 10M opening to F2
propagation. Meteor scatter propagation occurs well below F2 and is supported in or near the E layer where the meteor ionization tracks occur. Saturday mornings are being used regularly to announce and coordinate 10M contacts
using Ping Jockey Central [ https://www.pingjockey.net/cgi-bin/pingtalk ] . Announcements are also made on the Front Range Six Meter groups.io [ http://groups.io/ ] due to the substantial number of meteor scatter operators in that group.


The upcoming April-Lyrids shower is an excellent time to set up your
equipment and join with other operators preparing for the events later this year. If you do not have the time to be active, at least set up passive reporting. PSK Reporter currently has scarce 10M MSK144 monitors; so we need
to increase those numbers during the early morning hours. Eventually, the HamSci team will be collecting operator contact information, but for now, all that is required is for participants to report through PSK Reporter. For more information on the operating guidelines for the activity, please visit Meteor Scatter QSO Party Guidelines | HamSCI [ https://hamsci.org/msqp ] .


HamSCI serves as a means for fostering collaboration between professional researchers and amateur radio operators. It assists in developing and maintaining standards and agreements between all people and organizations involved. Its goals are to advance scientific research and understanding through amateur radio activities, encourage the development of modern technologies to support this research and provide educational opportunities
for the amateur community and the public.


For more information about HamSCI and to join our mailing list, please visit our website www.hamsci.org [ http://www.hamsci.org/ ] .


Amateur Radio in the News

"Volunteers dialed into emergency readiness [ https://spectrumnews1.com/oh/cleveland/news/2025/03/22/ohio-severe-weather-storms-emergency
] " / Spectrum 1 (Ohio) March 23, 2025 -- The Cuyahoga County Amateur Radio Emergency Service.


"Amateur Radio Club hosts NWS storm spotter training [ https://www.msn.com/en-us/weather/topstories/amateur-radio-club-hosts-nws-storm-spotter-training/ar-AA1BSeOq?ocid=BingNewsSerp
] " / WMBD (Illinois) March 29, 2025 -- The Peoria Area Amateur Radio Club is an ARRL Affiliated Club.


"Ham radio operators stand by for contact as SpaceX Fram2 polar mission
passes over Australia [ https://www.msn.com/en-au/news/other/ham-radio-operators-standby-for-contact-as-spacex-fram2-polar-mission-passes-over-australia/ar-AA1C2xyT?ocid=BingNewsSerp
] " / ABC News (Australia) March 31, 2025 -- Shane Lynd, VK4KHZ, amateur
radio operator for the Amateur Radio on the International Space Station
(ARISS) network.


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ARRL Podcasts

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Have a Ham Radio Open House in April
World Amateur Radio Day (WARD) is April 18 every year, and in 2025, WARD is extra special. ARRL invites radio clubs and schools to organize a Ham Radio Open House in April, to highlight the Amateur Radio Service for its
development and practice of the latest radio communications and technology,
and as a hands-on pathway into STEM fields for the next generation. ARRL
Public Relations and Outreach Manager Sierra Harrop, W5DX, and Associate Professor of Physics and Engineering at the University of Scranton, Nathaniel Frissell, W2NAF, join the On the Air podcast [ https://www.arrl.org/on-the-air-podcast?utm_source=Informz&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=ARRL
] to talk about what a Ham Radio Open House might include, and how your club
or group can start organizing one.


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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.

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In Brief...

In honor of the Handiham Program's 58th anniversary, the Handiham Radio Club and the Handiham Radio Club of Minnesota are sponsoring a QSO party from
1900Z April 25 to 1900Z April 27, using club call signs W0ZSW & W0EQO. The Handiham Program provides tools for people with disabilities to learn technology skills and earn their amateur radio licenses. The object is for Handiham members to work as many stations as possible during the 48-hour operating period. The event also offers an opportunity to promote and share more details about the Handiham Program and the Handiham Radio Clubs for
those who are interested. The QSO party will be active on all amateur bands
and modes to make contacts, including digital and VOIP modes. The exchange is simply name and state, province, or country. Stations will be using their own call signs in addition to the club call signs. Please listen for stations calling "CQ Handiham 58."


The ARRL New Hampshire Section has established a Memorandum of Understanding with the New Hampshire Department of Safety and the Division of Emergency Services and Communications for work with the ARRL Amateur Radio Emergency Service(R) (ARES(R)). ARES will serve as the sole organization providing amateur radio communications support to the state. DESC will offer training
and certification to ARES members and coordinate activities through the NH Emergency Operations Center. There are 11 ARES groups throughout the state through which members volunteer their time performing public service communications. More information at nh-ares.org [ https://nh-ares.org/ ] .


Announcements

The Nashua Area Radio Society's [ https://www.n1fd.org/ ] Ham Bootcamp will
be held Saturday, May 10, 2025. The online event, from 10 AM - 6 PM EST, is open to everyone and designed for newly licensed hams, experienced hams or anyone just exploring the hobby. Bootcamp will offer demonstrations and tutorials, including building a station, getting on the air, and VHF
equipment and activities. Special sessions include FT8, emergency communications, and operating via satellites. Whether you're interested in local communication, DXing, contesting, or just having fun on the air,
there's something for everyone. For more information or to register, visit; www.n1fd.org/ham-bootcamp [ https://www.n1fd.org/ham-bootcamp/ ] . The Zoom link will be sent upon registration.


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The ARRL Solar Report

ARRL Solar Update Report April 4, 2025

This past week, a minor solar storm raised alarms for power grids in the
United States. A strong M9.8-Class flare sent a coronal mass ejection (CME) directed towards Earth.


Quiet to active levels were expected through April 2 due to the CME's
residual influence. On April 3, double solar M-Flares created massive CMEs. A return to mostly quiet conditions were expected on April 3. By midday April
4, co-rotating interaction regions (CIRs) preceding a recurrent coronal hole high speed stream (CH HSS) are expected to become geoeffective, causing unsettled to likely G1 minor storm conditions. G2, moderate, geomagnetic
storms are likely on April 5 due to recurrent coronal influence.


The 10.7 centimeter flux: April 4 - 6,180; April 7 - 8, 185. Strong radio blackouts were observed on March 28 and minor radio blackouts were observed March 27 - 30.


Predicted sunspot numbers: April 5, 149; April 6 ,147; April 7, 144.6, and April 8, 141.7.


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 [ http://What-the-Solar-Numbers-Mean.pdf ] "What the Numbers Mean...," 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 5 - 6 -- YBDXPI SSB Contest (phone)
Γ-óApril 5 - 6 -- EA RTTY Contest (digital)
Γ-óApril 5 - 6 -- RSGB FT4 International Activity Day (FT4)
Γ-óApril 5 - 6 -- Georgia State Parks on the Air (CW, phone, digital)
Γ-óApril 5 - 6 -- Louisiana QSO Party (CW, phone, digital)
Γ-óApril 5 - 6 -- Mississippi QSO Party (CW, phone, digital)
Γ-óApril 5 - 6 -- VHF/UHF Missouri QSO Party (CW, phone, digital)
Γ-óApril 5 - 6 -- Florida State Parks on the Air (CW, phone, digital)
Γ-óApril 5 - 6 -- SP DX Contest (CW, phone)
Γ-óApril 7 -- RSGB 80m Club Championship (CW)

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_
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] for more events and information.


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Upcoming Section, State, and Division Conventions

Γ-óApril 5 | RARSfest [ https://www.arrl.org/hamfests/rarsfest-arrl-north-carolina-state-convention?utm_source=Informz&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=ARRL
] , hosting the ARRL North Carolina State Convention, Raleigh, North Carolina

Γ-óApril 11 - 12 | Green Country Hamfest [ https://www.arrl.org/hamfests/2025-oklahoma-state-convention?utm_source=Informz&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=ARRL
] , hosting the ARRL Oklahoma State Convention, Claremore, Oklahoma

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


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=
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ARRL
] Database to find events in your area.


Did You Know?

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


ARRL offers free membership for students aged 21 or younger, and a reduced-price membership for US licensees under the age of 26 years. Student Membership was established to increase youth participation in ARRL, and long-term involvement in amateur radio.


For more information, please visit www.arrl.org/student [ http://www.arrl.org/student?utm_source=Informz&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=ARRL
] . Student Membership applicants must be residents of the US, its
possessions, or Puerto Rico.


Have News for ARRL?
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