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  • December 2025 Issue of The Current

    From ARRL The Current@marketing@arrl.org to rec.radio.amateur.moderated,rec.radio.amateur.misc,rec.radio.info on Mon Dec 15 21:59:40 2025
    From Newsgroup: rec.radio.amateur.misc

    Now Online! The most recent digital editions of QST, On the Air, QEX, and NCJ

    [https://edition.pagesuite-professional.co.uk/html5/reader/production/default.aspx?pubname=&pubid=604160a2-6442-4ed0-9695-2e753da4eb98]



    [https://edition.pagesuite-professional.co.uk/html5/reader/production/default.aspx?pubname=&pubid=2b55b7de-280c-4770-b209-5aafb264d669]



    [https://edition.pagesuite-professional.co.uk/html5/reader/production/default.aspx?pubname=&pubid=cb9a602a-2ac3-4118-be65-472c66e5f9e9]



    Read Digital Issues Now
    http://www.arrl.org/arrl-magazines

    January QST

    [https://edition.pagesuite-professional.co.uk/html5/reader/production/default.aspx?pubname=&pubid=604160a2-6442-4ed0-9695-2e753da4eb98]



    You - yes, you - can send audio via optical signals in the terahertz region
    of our spectrum. Read about the possibilities in "An Introduction to THz (Optical) Communications by Irwin Math, WA2NDM. Read QST [ https://edition.pagesuite-professional.co.uk/html5/reader/production/default.aspx?pubname=&pubid=604160a2-6442-4ed0-9695-2e753da4eb98
    ]


    November/December On the Air

    [https://edition.pagesuite-professional.co.uk/html5/reader/production/default.aspx?pubname=&pubid=2b55b7de-280c-4770-b209-5aafb264d669]



    The ARRL 10-Meter Contest will have its 2025 running on December 13 and 14. Read "Get On the Air for the ARRL 10-Meter Contest" to learn how to get in on the fun - it's easier than you think! Read On the Air [ https://edition.pagesuite-professional.co.uk/html5/reader/production/default.aspx?pubname=&pubid=2b55b7de-280c-4770-b209-5aafb264d669
    ]


    December/January NCJ

    [https://edition.pagesuite-professional.co.uk/html5/reader/production/default.aspx?pubname=&pubid=2b55b7de-280c-4770-b209-5aafb264d669]



    NCJ kicks off ARRL's Year of the Club with "Meet the Kansas City Contest
    Club." This profile by Drew Vonada-Smith, K3PA, highlights the club's growth
    - in terms of members and contest scores! - as well as programs and initiatives. Read NCJ [ https://edition.pagesuite-professional.co.uk/html5/reader/production/default.aspx?pubname=&pubid=cb9a602a-2ac3-4118-be65-472c66e5f9e9
    ]


    November/December QEX

    [https://edition.pagesuite-professional.co.uk/html5/reader/production/default.aspx?pubname=&pubid=1025e13a-735b-4a99-8b09-149c006f5765]



    Learn about innovative radio technology and breakthroughs from ham radio's greatest minds. Read QEX [ https://edition.pagesuite-professional.co.uk/html5/reader/production/default.aspx?pubname=&pubid=1025e13a-735b-4a99-8b09-149c006f5765
    ]


    On the Air Podcast

    [https://blubrry.com/arrlontheair/]


    Preparedness Takes Practice
    -
    Programming Your Handheld: In support of the November/December 2025 article "Ten Tips for Programming Your 2-Meter Handheld," Karin Thompson, KD4DXX, of
    RT Systems, joins the podcast to talk about how to approach the crucial task
    of programming your handheld. Listen December 11 [ https://blubrry.com/arrlontheair/ ]


    On the Air Live

    [https://learn.arrl.org/events]


    On the Air LIVE
    ARRL Education Specialist Wayne Greene, KB4DSF, will lead another session in this recent series introducing various methods and modes for emergency communications. During this session, he'll discuss the digital mode JS8 and
    how it can be used to send messages to family and friends r-" even to those
    who are not hams r-" outside of a disaster area.

    -
    -
    Ef"- Date: December 23, 2025
    Efo- Time: 8 PM Eastern / 5 PM Pacific
    Ef'e Register Now [ https://learn.arrl.org/events ]

    Holiday Gift Guide 2025

    [https://tinyurl.com/arrl-holiday-gift-guide-2025]


    ARRL's 2025 Holiday Gift Guide [ https://tinyurl.com/arrl-holiday-gift-guide-2025 ] is now available,
    featuring amateur radio equipment and station accessories from well-known businesses. The guide also includes a special offer from ARRL. 'Tis the
    Season! Browse and shop now [
    https://tinyurl.com/arrl-holiday-gift-guide-2025 ] .


    Last-Chance Holiday Gifts!

    [https://arrl.org/shop]


    ARRL has your gift-giving wrapped up! From our most popular publications, best-selling ARRL License Manuals, new ARRL Dual-Band 2 m/70 cm Handheld Yagi Antenna, apparel, stocking stuffers, and more, we have gifts for every ham on your list. Place your order by Monday, December 15 for guaranteed holiday delivery (standard shipping in the US). Shop Now [ https://arrl.org/shop ] .


    Last Chance to Win a Dream Station

    [http://www.arrl.org/arrl-sweepstakes]


    Members who joined, renew, or donated to ARRL Diamond Club this year are automatically entered into the ARRL Sweepstakes and could win a dream station from Icom featuring a limited-edition IC-7760 HF/50 MHz transceiver, IC-PW2 amplifier, desktop microphone, and a special Icom 60th Anniversary Seiko
    watch! Submit your entry [ http://www.arrl.org/arrl-sweepstakes?utm_source=Informz&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=ARRL
    ] by December 31, 2025.


    On-Air Events and Conventions

    10-Meter Contest [ http://www.arrl.org/10-meter?utm_source=Informz&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=ARRL
    ] (Tech licensees have access to 10-meter CW) | December 13 - 14, 2025

    -
    Rookie Roundup CW [ http://www.arrl.org/rookie-roundup?utm_source=Informz&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=ARRL
    ] | December 21, 2025

    -
    Orlando HamCation [ http://www.hamcation.com/ ] , ARRL Southeastern Division Convention | February 7-9, 2025 Orlando, Florida


    [http://arrl.org/volunteer-examiners]


    [https://www.arrl.org/the-arrl-diamond-club%26gt]


    [http://arrl.org/ares]


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    -
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    Offering a biweekly roundup of information on upcoming contests for both the active and casual contester.

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    ARES Letter
    Interested in emergency communications and public service? The monthly ARES Letter will keep you up to date.

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    ARRL Club News
    This monthly newsletter is for radio clubs to show how they are working in
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    ARRL NTS Letter
    A monthly digest of all things related to the ARRL National Traffic
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