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The ARRL Letter


John E. Ross, KD8IDJ [ mailto:jross@arrl.org ] , Editor | August 7, 2025

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In this Issue:
r-oNew ARRL(R) DXCC(R) Trident Award Plaque Honors 100 Confirmed Entities on Three Modes

r-oARRL Celebrates the Jeffrey B. Goldman, K3DUA, Teachers Institute Week r-oHigh Altitude Camp Needs Amateur Radio Tracking Operators
r-oHamSCI Meteor Scatter QSO Party August 11-12, 2025
r-oFormer ARRL Central Division Director Dick Isley, W9GIG, Passes Away r-oFrank Butler, W4RH, Former ARRL Southeastern Division Director, Passes
Away at 100

r-oAmateur Radio in the News
r-oARRL Live Events and Podcasts
r-oIn Brief...
r-oAnnouncements
r-oThe ARRL Solar Report
r-oJust Ahead in Radiosport
r-oUpcoming Section, State, and Division Conventions

New ARRL(R) DXCC(R) Trident Award Plaque Honors 100 Confirmed Entities on
Three Modes


ARRL [ https://www.arrl.org/?utm_source=Informz&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=ARRL ] announces the DXCC(R) Trident Plaque, a new program to honor the accomplishments of radio amateurs who have confirmed QSOs with at least 100 ARRL DXCC award entities on each of three modes (phone, CW, and digital).


The basic award is issued upon application and confirmation by the ARRL
Awards Department, and it is endorsable at levels of 200, 300, and Honor
Roll, based on achieving that level on all three modes at the time of application.


The earliest QSO date, and starting date for the DXCC Trident Award, is November 1, 1976, when RTTY (now named digital) DXCC was introduced.


ARRL Radiosport and Regulatory Affairs Manager Bart Jahnke, W9JJ, says the
new award should be exciting to hams. "It gives all participants of the DXCC program, especially those new to DXCC, something fresh to work towards," he said. ARRL has long had the Worked All States Triple Play award, but this introduces the multi-mode achievement to the DXCC program.


Confirmation of QSOs toward the Trident is done only through the standard process by credits within the ARRL DXCC program via Logbook of The World(R) (LoTW(R)). No QSL cards will be accepted with a plaque application. If your DXCC credits are not already visible in LoTW, you must first link your DXCC
and LoTW profiles by requesting a credit merge from the ARRL Awards Desk [ mailto:dxccadmin@arrl.org ] .


To apply for the plaque or learn more, visit www.arrl.org/dxcc-trident-award
[ http://www.arrl.org/dxcc-trident-award?utm_source=Informz&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=ARRL
] .


Celebrate your achievement and dedication to the DXCC program across all
modes with the ARRL DXCC Trident award - a symbol of excellence in amateur radio operating and DXing.


Dr. Duino
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ARRL Celebrates the Jeffrey B. Goldman, K3DUA, Teachers Institute Week

Ham radio helped build the career of Jeff Goldman, K3DUA. Now, he's paying it forward.


The ARRL Teachers Institute on Wireless Technology [ http://www.arrl.org/ti?utm_source=Informz&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=ARRL
] celebrates the generosity of Jeff Goldman, K3DUA. A gift from Goldman has underwritten an entire week of the program, allowing 13 educators from all
over the United States to attend the program.


Goldman took an interest in radio at the age of 12, when his father bought
him a shortwave receiver. Hearing signals from around the world captivated
his mind. "The most interesting thing is I got to listen to Sputnik when it went up back in the late '50s," he said. In 1958, Goldman earned his Novice class license and began a journey in amateur radio that he still enjoys
today.


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Early in life, his radio hobby started shaping his career. "I got into engineering school as a result of my interest in electronics," he said. "When
I was drafted back in the late '60s, I went to the recruiter and asked what
can you do to keep me from having to dig foxholes in Vietnam?" recounted Goldman. His skills formed as a ham radio operator got him into the Army
Signal Corps, and a duty assignment in Germany. "I got into a very
specialized unit," he said.


Goldman would go on to start an amateur radio-related small business in the 1970s. Now, he's hoping to use the success he found as a result of wireless technology to pave the way for future generations to follow in his footsteps. "Because of the wonderfulness that ham radio has done for me and my whole
life, I've been fairly successful, and I think it is an important hobby. It
is an important national asset for the country," he said.


The 13 teachers who attended The Jeffrey B. Goldman, K3DUA, Teachers
Institute Week will take what they've learned back into their classrooms and incorporate hands-on approaches to radio and wireless technology into their science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) lessons.


ARRL Director of Development Kevin Beal, K8EAL, admires Goldman's leadership gift. "By making this gift now, Jeff is setting the example for others to follow, and we are excited to recognize his generosity by naming this week in his honor."


Goldman and his wife, Janis, visited with the teachers on Tuesday.
Several of the teachers were excited to share what their attendance meant to them.

Goldman is thrilled at the number of young people who will be impacted by his gift, and the ripple effects it may have on amateur radio and electrical engineering's future leaders. He'd tell the students they have a bright
future in amateur radio.

"It is a good hobby," he said. "It can provide you an education, it can
provide you a lifetime of earning if you have an engineering degree and you
get into technology.

It can lead to computers or hardware design or whatever it is.
Technology is a good field."

Learn more about the ARRL Teachers Institute on Wireless Technology at www.arrl.org/ti [ http://www.arrl.org/ti?utm_source=Informz&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=ARRL
] .


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High Altitude Camp Needs Amateur Radio Tracking Operators

On Wednesday, August 13, 2025, the Kopernik Observatory in Vestal, New York, will be running a High Altitude Balloon Camp for local high school students.


The payload of the balloon will contain an Automatic Packet Reporting System (APRS) transmitter, call sign K2ZRO-9, for tracking, plus a slow-scan television (SSTV) transmitter on 145.600 throughout the flight. The launch is planned between 10:00 - 10:30 AM eastern (1400-1430 UTC) and the balloon
should reach over 100,000 feet. In previous balloon flights, there have been APRS reports from Canada. Total flight time should be approximately 3 hours.


Drew Deskur, KA1M, the Director of the Kopernik Observatory, is asking for volunteer amateur radio operators to track the flight on aprs.fi and download the SSTV images if possible. "We would love to receive copies of images from stations in the Northeast and elsewhere so we can share with the students how altitude matters on VHF," said Deskur. Please send images to
k2zro@kopernik.org [ mailto:k2zro@kopernik.org ] .


For more information about the Kopernik Observatory, visit Kopernik
Observatory & Science Center [ https://www.kopernik.org/ ] .


HamSCI Meteor Scatter QSO Party August 11-12, 2025

A reminder that HamSCI, Ham Radio Science Citizen Investigation, is preparing now for a series of meteor scatter (MS) experiments and needs amateur radio operators to help.


The first of two events will take place August 11 - 12, from 0000 to 2400
UTC, for 48 hours during the Perseids meteor shower.


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This is a combination "special event" and a contest to generate contact data during meteor scatter events using 10 and 6 meters. 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 10 meters 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
10-meter 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.


Operators are needed help to increase 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 ] .


The next HamSci Meteor Scatter QSO Party will be December 12 - 13, 2025
during the Geminids meteor shower.


Former ARRL Central Division Director Dick Isley, W9GIG, Passes Away

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Former longtime ARRL Central Division Director George "Dick" Isely, W9GIG,
has become a Silent Key. He passed away on July 26, 2025 at the age of 86. Isely served on the ARRL Board of Directors from 2001 - 2016, when he was
named an ARRL Honorary Vice President upon his retirement. He was an ARRL and an AMSAT Life Member and was a member of the ARRL Maxim Society at the Ambassador level.


According to a 2016 story when he retired from the board [ https://www.arrl.org/news/arrl-central-division-director-dick-isely-w9gig-steps-down?utm_source=Informz&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=ARRL
] , Isely served as a member of the ARRL Executive Committee as well as on
the Board's Administration and Finance and Membership Services committees. He chaired the CEO Search Committee after former ARRL CEO David Sumner, K1ZZ, announced his retirement in 2015.


Isley also served as ARRL Foundation vice president from 2008 - 2016. While
on the board, he was involved in legislative affairs. He also volunteered as
an incoming QSL bureau card sorter.


ARRL President Rick Roderick, K5UR, worked with Isley on many projects over
the years. "He was always a hard and dedicated volunteer for the League, including as a donor. His leadership was valuable in helping us in many ways. He served his Division, the League, and amateur radio in an outstanding manner," said Roderick.


Isely is a graduate of the University of Missouri and a retired US Navy and American Airlines pilot. Isely helped organize the National Frequency Coordinators' Council and served 4 years as a director.

An obituary with more about his life may be found at this link [ https://www.mossfuneral.com/obituaries/George-Richard-Isely?obId=43756841 ] .


Frank Butler, W4RH, Former ARRL Southeastern Division Director, Passes Away
at 100


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Former ARRL Southeastern Division Director Frank Butler, W4RH, has become a Silent Key. He passed away at the age of 100. Butler was an ARRL member for
at least 78 years.


He served 29 years as the ARRL Southeastern Division Director until his retirement from 50 years of service as an elected official of ARRL in 2007.
He began his elected service as the Western Florida Section Communications Manager in 1957.


At the Second Meeting of the ARRL Board of Directors in July 2007, Butler was recognized for his generous donation to the newly dedicated Diamond Terrace
at ARRL Headquarters. The Diamond Terrace includes inscribed bricks as memorials and honors, donated by hundreds of radio amateurs and clubs.
Butler's donation honors his family and mentors.


Butler was an ARRL Life Member and a member of the ARRL Maxim Society of the Benefactor Class. He was in the A1 Operators Club. Butler remained active in ARRL events, particularly in the southeastern United States, even after his time on the Board. He volunteered in the ARRL exhibit at the 2024 Orlando Hamcation.


Social media was filled with posts from hams remembering Butler, including a group photo from the Playground Amateur Club on Instagram.


ARRL President Rick Roderick, K5UR, described Butler as a gracious man. "I never heard him raise his voice nor say a bad word to anyone. I served with Frank on various committees and assignments over the years where his
leadership and steady guidance was valued by all," said Roderick.


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Amateur Radio in the News

"Hillsborough County's ARES or RACES, Volunteer Ham Radio Operators Vital in Emergency Communications [ https://hoodline.com/2025/07/hillsborough-county-s-ares-races-volunteer-ham-radio-operators-vital-in-emergency-communications/
] " / Hoodline.com (Florida) July 31, 2025 -- The Hillsborough County's
Amateur Radio Emergency Service (ARES) and Radio Amateur Civil Emergency Service (RACES).


"Good Question: Is there an age restriction to get an amateur radio license?
[ https://www.msn.com/en-us/society-culture-and-history/social-issues/good-question-is-there-an-age-restriction-to-get-an-amateur-radio-license/ar-AA1K2122?ocid=BingNewsSerp
] " / WKYT - TV (Kentucky) August 6, 2025 - The Bluegrass Amateur Radio Society.


"Radio club keeps late member's memory on the air [ https://www.bryantimes.com/news/radio-club-keeps-late-member-s-memory-on-the-air/article_4a6d3928-af1c-42fb-a597-d59609e0ea10.html
] " / The Bryan Times (Ohio) August 7, 2025 -- The Williams County Amateur Radio Association.


"Amateur Radio Organizations Sign Memorandum of Understanding [ https://incompliancemag.com/amateur-radio-organizations-sign-memorandum-of-understanding/
] " / In Compliance (Massachusetts) August 6, 2025 -- The National
Association for Amateur Radio (ARRL) and Radio Relay International (RRI).


ARRL Live Events and Podcasts

On the Air LIVE
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On the Air LIVE
Registration is open now! learn.arrl.org/webinars/83549 [ https://learn.arrl.org/webinars/83549 ]


The next On the Air Live on August 26th, 2025, is all about September
National Preparedness Month. Join Wayne Greene, KB4DSF, ARRL Education and Learning Education Specialist, as he covers how the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and other organizations encourage everyone to be prepared for emergencies and disasters of all sizes, and things you can do to become prepared.


Up Next:

Ef"- Date: August 26, 2025
Efo- Time: 8 PM Eastern / 5 PM Pacific
Ef'e Register Now [ https://learn.arrl.org/events ]

The ARRL Education and Learning Department would like to apologize for the limitation of the registration system for May's edition of On The Air Live.
It hit a limit at 500 registrants. We've upgraded the system to allow for
this rapid success and growth in participation. The recording of the May session is available in the ARRL Learning Center [ https://learn.arrl.org/ ]
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news stories in the world of amateur radio and ARRL, along with interviews
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In Brief...

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ARRL was well-represented at the 2025 Maine State Convention in Augusta on August 2. ARRL New England Division [ https://nediv.arrl.org/ ] Vice Director Phil Temples, K9HI, reports the convention, sponsored by the Androscoggin ARC
[ https://www.w1npp.org/2024-maine-state-convention/ ] , featured a robust indoor flea market along with presentations covering Parks On The Air, an
ARES meet-and-greet, QCWA chapter meeting, UFB New England, and an ARRL Forum featuring New England Division Director Tom Frenaye, K1KI, and Maine Section Manager Phil Duggan, N1EP.


The U.S. Coast Guard's 235th birthday will be celebrated on August 9, 2025. Special event station NI6IW will be in operation on board the USS Midway
Museum Ship [ https://www.midway.org/ ] from 1600Z - 2300Z on 14.320 kHz
(SSB), 7.250 kHz (SSB), 14.070 (PSK31) and D-STAR using the Papa System [ https://papasys.com/ ] repeaters. A QSL card will be available.

The U.S Coast Guard was founded on August 4, 1790, when Congress authorized construction of 10 vessels to enforce tariff and trade laws, prevent
smuggling, and protect the collection of federal revenue.

The White House issued a special presidential message on August 4, 2025: "As
we commemorate the 235th birthday of the United States Coast Guard, we honor the brave patriots who defend our shoresr-"and we remain eternally indebted
to their unwavering dedication to preserving American excellence," said President Trump.


The Pomeranian local branch of the Polish Amateur Radio Union (PZK) in Gda+(tm)sk will celebrate the anniversaries of three Polish lighthouses
August 9 - 17, 2025. There will be special event stations operating at each lighthouse: SN150LHC - Lighthouse Czo+epino (PL0001); SN150LRN - Lighthouse Rozewie II (New) (PL0007), and SN130LHK - Lighthouse Krynica Morska (PL0008). Certificates will be available from each location.

Contacts can be made on bands from 160 to 6 meters, plus the WARC bands (30, 17, and 12 meters), 2 meters, 70 centimeters, and satellite.

Contacts via FM repeaters are also counted for the award.
Duplicate contacts on the same band or the same mode are not counted.
Modes in use: CW, SSB, FM, RTTY, FT4, FT8. Applications for the awards will
be accepted only electronically through the organizer's online platform at ot09.pzk.org.pl/akcje/2025LH/3LH.php [ https://ot09.pzk.org.pl/akcje/2025LH/3LH.php ] "ON-LINE LOG" until December 31st, 2025. Paper QSL cards for confirming contacts with the special event stations, in a limited edition of 1000 pieces, will be sent to the first 1000 correspondents served by QSL bureaus.

The remaining correspondents will receive e-QSL cards.

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Announcements

The 28th International Lighthouse Lightship Weekend (ILLW) will take place August 16 (0001 UTC) to August 17 (2400 UTC), 2025. Started in 1993 by the
Ayr Amateur Radio Group in Scotland as the Northern Lighthouse Activity Weekend, ILLW now coincides with many countries' honoring of lighthouses each August.

The event is not a contest and participation is free.
Each station's operators decide on which bands and modes they will operate, there are no restrictions on antennas or power, and each station must be operated in compliance with the operator's license. Amateur radio operators
are encouraged to enjoy the event and make as many contacts as possible.

In the United States, Fire Island Lighthouse, W2GSB, Babylon, New York, and
the Eagle Harbor Lighthouse, K8L, Eagle Harbor, Michigan, will be operating special event stations.

Complete information, including registration, guidelines, and a current list
of participants can found at International Lighthouse Lightship Weekend [ https://www.lighthouse-weekend.international/ ] .


Open Positions at ARRL
Come join the headquarters staff of ARRL The National Association for Amateur Radio(R)! We are currently seeking qualified applicants for the following positions:


Membership Manager
Advertising Sales Manager
Administrative Coordinator
Technical Editor
W1AW Operator
Assistant Editor

Full details may be found on the ARRL HR web page at www.arrl.org/careers [ http://www.arrl.org/careers?utm_source=Informz&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=ARRL
] .


ARRL is an equal opportunity employer.

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The ARRL Solar Report

The ARRL Solar Report August 7, 2025

Solar activity has returned to moderate levels with a single M-class
(R1-minor) flare and numerous C-class flares.


Region 4168 underwent consolidation and growth, primarily in its leading penumbra, as it maintained a delta signature, indicating continued magnetic complexity. Additionally, AR 4168 was responsible for the largest flare of
the period on August 5.


A coronal mass ejection (CME) likely was associated with this event and was first seen in LASCO C2 coronagraph imagery.

Initial analysis seemingly indicated the presence of possibly more than one
CME as a western limb event occurred in quick succession.

Modeling efforts returned with a bulk of the material being deflected ahead
of Earth's orbit and a glancing blow/shock arrival likely occurring by late
on August 8. However, given the source location of this event near center
disk, this specific outcome is lower confidence.



Solar activity is expected to continue at moderate levels with a high chance for M-class flares (R1-R2/minor-moderate), and a lower-end slight chance for
R3 (strong), August 8. Higher probabilities are being driven by the
complexity and current activity of Region 4168.


Under waning coronal hole (CH) high speed stream (HSS) influence, the greater than 2 MeV electron flux on GOES-19 was moderate during its diurnal maxima.
The greater than 10 MeV proton flux was steady at background levels through
the period. Solar wind parameters reflected waning CH HSS influences and
solar wind speeds gradually declined from near 440 km/s to around 360-370
km/s.


The 10.7-centimeter flux: August 8 - 10, 135; August 11 - 13, 130; August 14
- 15, 135.


Predicted sunspot numbers: August 8, 135; August 9, 136; August 10, 138;
August 11, 135; August 12, 137; August 13, 138.


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

r-oAugust 9 - 10 -- WAE DX Contest (CW)
r-oAugust 9 - 10 -- Maryland-DC QSO Party (CW, phone)
r-oAugust 9 -- 50 MHz Fall Sprint (CW, phone, digital)
r-oAugust 10 -- SARL HF Digital Contest (digital)
r-oAugust 13 -- NAQCC CW Sprint (CW)
r-oAugust 16 - 17 -- SARTG WW RTTY Contest (digital)
r-oAugust 16 - 17 -- ARRL EME Contest [ https://www.arrl.org/eme-contest?utm_source=Informz&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=ARRL
] - 2.3GHz and up (CW, phone, digital)

r-oAugust 16 - 17 -- ARRL 10 GHz and Up Contest [ https://www.arrl.org/10-ghz-up?utm_source=Informz&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=ARRL
] (CW, phone, digital)

r-oAugust 16 - 17 -- North American QSO Party, SSB [ https://www.ncjweb.com/NAQP-Rules.pdf ] (phone)

r-oAugust 17 -- ARRL Rookie Roundup, RTTY [ https://www.arrl.org/rookie-roundup?utm_source=Informz&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=ARRL
] (digital)

r-oAugust 19 -- ZL Sprint (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


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] for more events and information.


Upcoming Section, State, and Division Conventions

r-oAugust 9 | ARRL Idaho State Convention [ https://www.arrl.org/hamfests/arrl-idaho-state-convention?utm_source=Informz&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=ARRL
] , Post Falls, Idaho

r-oAugust 16 - 17 | Huntsville Hamfest [ https://www.arrl.org/hamfests/huntsville-hamfest-arrl-alabama-state-convention-1?utm_source=Informz&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=ARRL
] , hosting the ARRL Alabama State Convention, Huntsville, Alabama

r-oAugust 21 - 24 | Northeast HamXposition [ https://www.arrl.org/hamfests/northeast-hamxposition-arrl-new-england-division-convention-3?utm_source=Informz&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=ARRL
] , hosting the ARRL New England Division Convention, Marlborough, Massachusetts

r-oAugust 30 - September 1 | Shelby Hamfest [ https://www.arrl.org/hamfests/shelby-hamfest-arrl-north-carolina-section-convention-4?utm_source=Informz&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=ARRL
] , hosting the ARRL North Carolina Section Convention, Shelby, North
Carolina

r-oSeptember 7 | Southern New Jersey Conference and HamFest [ https://www.arrl.org/hamfests/southern-new-jersey-conference-and-hamfest-arrl-southern-new-jersey-section-convention-1?utm_source=Informz&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=ARRL
] , hosting the ARRL Southern New Jersey Section Convention, Mullica Hill,
New Jersey.

r-oSeptember 12 - 13 | Slidell EOC Hamfest [ https://www.arrl.org/hamfests/slidell-eoc-hamfest-arrl-louisiana-state-convention-2?utm_source=Informz&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=ARRL
] , hosting the ARRL Louisiana State Convention, Slidell, Louisiana

r-oSeptember 19 - 21 | Duke City Hamfest [ https://www.arrl.org/hamfests/duke-city-hamfest-arrl-new-mexico-state-convention?utm_source=Informz&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=ARRL
] , hosting the ARRL New Mexico State Convention, Albuquerque, New Mexico

r-oSeptember 20-21 | Midwest Superfest [ https://www.arrl.org/hamfests/midwest-superfest-arrl-central-division-convention?utm_source=Informz&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=ARRL
] , hosting the ARRL Central Division Convention, Chillicothe, Illinois

r-oSeptember 27 | ARRL Dakota Division Convention [ https://www.arrl.org/hamfests/arrl-dakota-division-convention-1?utm_source=Informz&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=ARRL
] , Moorhead, Minnesota

r-oOctober 4 | Rock Hill Hamfest [ https://www.arrl.org/hamfests/rock-hill-hamfest-arrl-south-carolina-section-convention-3?utm_source=Informz&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=ARRL
] , hosting the ARRL South Carolina Section Convention, Rock Hill, South Carolina

r-oOctober 10 -12 | Pacificon [ https://www.arrl.org/hamfests/pacificon-arrl-pacific-division-convention-3?utm_source=Informz&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=ARRL
] , hosting the ARRL Pacific Division Convention, San Ramon, California

r-oOctober 10 - 11 | Melbourne Hamfest [ https://www.arrl.org/hamfests/melbourne-hamfest-arrl-florida-state-convention-2?utm_source=Informz&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=ARRL
] , hosting the ARRL Florida State Convention, Melbourne, Florida

r-oOctober 10 - 11 | SPARK-CON [ https://www.arrl.org/hamfests/spark-con-arrl-midwest-division-convention-1?utm_source=Informz&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=ARRL
] , hosting the ARRL Midwest Division Convention, Sedalia, Missouri

r-oOctober 11 | North Star Radio Convention [ https://www.arrl.org/hamfests/north-star-radio-convention-arrl-minnesota-state-convention-1?utm_source=Informz&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=ARRL
] , hosting the ARRL Minnesota State Convention, Brooklyn Park, Minnesota

r-oOctober 12 | Nutmeg Hamfest [ https://www.arrl.org/hamfests/nutmeg-hamfest-arrl-connecticut-state-convention-4?utm_source=Informz&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=ARRL
] , hosting the ARRL Connecticut State Convention, Meriden, Connecticut


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.


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