July Volunteer Monitor Program Report Released 08/12/2021 The July 2021 activity report of the Volunteer Monitor (VM) Program has been released. This program is a joint initiative between ARRL and the FCC to enhance compliance in the Amateur Radio Service. … Read More

ARRL Now Provides Free RF Exposure Calculator 08/05/2021 The FCC has adopted guidelines and procedures for evaluating environmental effects of RF emissions. Under the new FCC rules, some amateurs need to perform routine station evaluations to ensure that their stations … Read More

Following Earthquake in Haiti, Radio Amateurs Asked to Keep Frequencies Clear August 14, 2021 | ARRL In a statement received by ARRL on August 14, 2021, Region 2 of the International Amateur Radio Union (IARU-R2) has requested that radio amateurs … Read More

Now Online! Digital editions of September 2021 QST, July/August 2021 On the Air, QEX, and NCJ Read Digital Issues Now September QST Node-RED for Ham Radio David De Coons, WO2X, and Michael Walker, VA3MW Node-RED is a low-code graphical programming … Read More

ARRL Learning Network Webinars Visit the ARRL Learning Network (a members-only benefit) to register, check on upcoming webinars, and to view previously recorded sessions. Introduction to DMR and Digital Voice — Tim Deagan, KJ8U / Thursday, September 9, 2021 at … Read More

Greetings Everyone! Another month has gone by in the blink of an eye. It was nice having a month without Covid restrictions. I’m concerned that with new (changed again) CDC Guidelines, masks, distancing and shutdowns are coming again. At least … Read More

ARRL Board of Directors Creates Emergency Communications and Field Services Committee 07/23/2021 At its just-concluded July 2021 meeting, the ARRL Board of Directors approved By-Law changes creating a third Standing Committee that joins the existing Administration and Finance Committee and … Read More

From: hamexpo-qsotoday-com@getresponse-mail.com <hamexpo-qsotoday-com@getresponse-mail.com> On Behalf Of QSO Today Virtual Ham Expo Team Sent: Monday, July 26, 2021 3:03 pm Subject: Take Your Hamshack to Outer Space View online The next QSO Today Virtual Ham Expo is ready to lift off … Read More

FCC Reaffirms Nearly $3 Million Fine for Marketing Unauthorized Drone Transmitters In a Memorandum Opinion and Order (MO&O) released June 17, the FCC denied a Petition for Reconsideration filed by HobbyKing of a $2,861,128 fine for marketing noncompliant RF equipment … Read More

Beat the Heat Safely Heat waves occur every summer in many parts of the country. An extreme heat event happens when the temperature is more than 90 degrees and there is high humidity for at least two or three days. … Read More

ARRL Learning Network Webinars Visit the ARRL Learning Network (a members-only benefit) to register, check on upcoming webinars, and view previously recorded sessions. Ask the Lab: How ARRL’s Technical Information Service Can Help You — ARRL Laboratory Manager Ed Hare, … Read More

Here’s something with personal interest for me. I’ve been to Bouvet Island. It’s not the edge of the world, but you can see it from there. 73, George Miller W3GWM ARRL Eastern Pennsylvania Section Manager 293 Woods RD Wyalusing, PA … Read More

April 2021 Volunteer Monitor Program Report Released The Volunteer Monitor (VM) Program is a joint initiative between ARRL and the FCC to enhance compliance in the Amateur Radio Service. A General-class renewal applicant withdrew his application after FCC notice that … Read More

From: George Miller W3GWM EPA Section Manager Subject: May Section News Date: May 8, 2021 Contact: w3gwm Hello Eastern Pennsylvania Hams! Wow! What a busy month with so much to report to you! Yesterday was my birthday. How did all … Read More