ARRL Audio News September 6, 2024
ARRL Audio News September 6, 2024
Hams Respond as Hawaii Threatened by Three Major Storms
In late August, Hawaii’s big island was threatened by three major tropical storms and amateur radio operators were prepared to assist as the threat grew more intense. Russell Roberts, KH6JRM, Public Information Officer, Hawaii County, ARRL Pacific Section, said that beginning August 23, storm watches and warnings were being issued for tropical storms Hone, Gilma, and Hector, all churning off th...
National Preparedness Month: Have a Go Kit
September is National Preparedness Month, and ARRL is working to help radio amateurs have a plan for family resilience. Many hams enjoy public service as part of their operating. Being ready to activate for a served agency through the ARRL Amateur Radio Emergency Service® (ARES®) involves not only being licensed and trained, but also prepared and equipped. ARRL Director of Emergency Management J...
Dualband-Moxon-Beam for 10 m and 6 m
This project involves constructing a dual-band Moxon antenna, optimized for ham radio enthusiasts, with ... - Listed in Antennas/10M
Radiosonde Tracker
An online database featuring current and historical weather balloons, complete with a fully searchable ... - Listed in Radio Scanning/Weather
Ham Radio Bandplan for SDR SHARP
The article discusses the use of SDR# (SDR SHARP) software for SDR receivers, highlighting ... - Listed in Software/Utilities
Radio Wave Properties: Electric and Magnetic Dipole Antenna - Video
The video showcases the setup of a 300 MHz oscillator, a 100W radiofrequency amplifier, ... - Listed in Antennas/Theory
Upgrade of Station Lightning Protection
SZ1A's ongoing improvements are bolstered by donations, sponsorships, and volunteer work. Contributing to this ... - Listed in Technical Reference/Lightning Protection
Weather Fax plugin for OpenCPN
The Weather Fax plugin for OpenCPN allows you to directly open image files or ... - Listed in Software/Weather and FAX
WeatherFax Stations
List of global weather fax (HF fax) stations, including their locations, call signs, and ... - Listed in Radio Scanning/Weather
Top Amateur Radio Websites - Issue 2435
Homebrew Satellite Antenna Elevation System, LOGGI Log-Periodic Yagi Hybrid Antenna, SuperFox User Guide, Acom 1500 HF+6M Linear Amplifier G6NHU Review, External HF/VHF Antenna Switching Unit , YAGio Yagi Design, 23cm transverter, PAPA Repeaters Map - Californa,
ARRL Audio News August 30, 2024
ARRL Audio News August 30, 2024
Resilience Through Amateur Radio for National Preparedness Month
Amateur radio is an excellent tool for community resilience in times of crisis. The utility value of the critical communications it provides is enhanced by having well trained local Amateur Radio Emergency Service® (ARES®) groups and other teams. However, to maximize the value to yourself, your family, and your community; an operator must be prepared. September is National Preparedness Month. A...
Estate Planning for Hams (What happens to all your stuff?)
August is National Make-a-Will month. Some estimates show that nearly two-thirds of Americans don't have a plan. For some, it's procrastination. Others don't know where to start. “So many times we hear from the family of a Silent Key who are overwhelmed with what to do with a lifetime worth of amateur radio gear,” said ARRL Director of Development Kevin Beal, K8EAL. “Simply thinking through wha...
ARRL Club Grants Will Be Awarded in November
Applications for the 2024 ARRL Club Grants program are now being reviewed (the application period closed July 26, 2024). ARRL Field Services Manager Mike Walters, W8ZY, said 110 grant applications have been received and the awards will be announced in late November. “Grants are available up to $25,000 and emphasis is given to projects that are transformative in nature,” said Walters. Examples of ...
ARRL Closed Monday, September 2, for Labor Day
ARRL The National Association for Amateur Radio® will be closed on Monday, September 2, 2024, in observance of the Labor Day federal holiday. There will be no W1AW bulletin or code practice transmissions. ARRL Headquarters will reopen on Tuesday, September 3, at 8 AM EDT (1200 UTC).
Visit the ARRL Special Events Stations database to find on-the-air events and commemorations this weekend.
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LC Resonant Frequency Calculator
This online calculator determines the missing value among inductance (L), capacitance (C), and resonant ... - Listed in Technical Reference/Calculators
How to renew your FCC Licence
This document provides a comprehensive guide on renewing an US amateur radio license through ... - Listed in Ham Radio/Licensing
LoRA Experiments
Getting started with LoRA a documented experience with LoRA Gateway, Antennas and simple application - Listed in Technical Reference/LoRa and LoRaWan
Morsle
Morsle.fun is a user-friendly web application designed for practicing Morse code reception by guessing ... - Listed in Operating Modes/Morse code/Learning Morse Code
Maritime Radio Room Clock
Before the advent of satellite communication, maritime communication adhered to an international protocol requiring ... - Listed in Operating Aids/Time
Impedance Calculators Online
Online impedance calculators grouped by types like Wire inductances, Toroid incuctances, Plane, PAD, Strap ... - Listed in Technical Reference/Calculators
HamAlert Cluster Client
The HamAlert Cluster Client is a Windows program developed by OE3IDE to connect to ... - Listed in Software/DX Cluster
Yaesu FTX-1F New product Announcement
Yaesu has announced the FTX-1F, a portable transceiver launching in early 2025. It offers 6W output, 9 hours of operation on HF bands, and covers HF, 50, 144, and 430 MHz. More details coming soon!
ICOM IC-7760 HF 200W Transceiver
The ID-50 is a compact VHF/UHF dual bander with both D-STAR and FM dual modes. Connecting to the D-STAR network, you can call a friend in another city, or other regions around the world with the ID-50. Smart functions such as Band Scope and Picture Sharing function enhance your QSO experience.
Top Amateur Radio Websites - Issue 2434
A Shortened 20 thru 40 Meter Vertical for POTA, Moon tracking DLL, Sideswiper Net, Practical Design of Very High Gain Yagi Arrays, DJ5IL Karl Transmitting on Shortwave since 1973
ARRL Audio News August 23, 2024
ARRL Audio News August 23, 2024
ARRL Expands Publications Archive
Lost and Found: EME WAC Award Application
G6HKS Yagi Kits & Parts
G6HKS Yagi Kits & Parts provides material kits for building high-performance PowAbeam Antennas, ideal ... - Listed in Manufacturers/Antenna Parts
ARRL IT Security Incident - Report to Members
Sometime in early May 2024, ARRL’s systems network was compromised by threat actors (TAs) using information they had purchased on the dark web. The TAs accessed headquarters on-site systems and most cloud-based systems. They used a wide variety of payloads affecting everything from desktops and laptops to Windows-based and Linux-based servers. Despite the wide variety of target configurations, ...
How To Build a Rotator Controller with a Computer Interface
Controlling a rotator via computer can be costly, but a budget-friendly solution exists using ... - Listed in Technical Reference/Antenna Rotator
SOTA Goat
SOTA Goat is an essential tool for Summits On The Air participants, offering an ... - Listed in Software/iPhone
Building a 4-Element Yagi Antenna for the 6m Band
Guide to constructing an effective antenna for 50MHz. Inspired by a design from Martin ... - Listed in Antennas/6M/6 meter Yagi Antennas
RF Feedline Power-Loss Calculator
This excel workbook addresses the issue of power loss in transmission lines with complex ... - Listed in Software/RF Design
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