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Hamvention Gets Off to a Promising Start at Its New Venue
CQ Announces Hall of Fame Honorees for 2017
Federal Court Complaint Filed to Recover Unpaid $11,500 FCC Fine in
Amateur Case
The Doctor Will See You Now!
Ned Stearns, AA7A, Elected as Southwestern Division Vice Director
Spring Section Manager Election Results Announced
Suquamish Tribe Hosts Regional Tribal Emergency Preparedness
Conference
Hawaii Hams Demonstrate Amateur Radio at Youth Fest
Case Western Honors David Kazdan, AD8Y, for Excellence in
Undergraduate Teaching
Low-Power Broadcasting Proponent Nick Leggett, N3NL, SK
In Brief...
The K7RA Solar Update
Just Ahead in Radiosport
Upcoming ARRL Section, State, and Division Conventions
ARRL Headquarters Will Be Closed on Monday, May 29: ARRL Headquarters
will be closed for the Memorial Day holiday on Monday, May 29. There
will be no W1AW code practice or bulletin transmissions on that day.
ARRL Headquarters will reopen for business on Tuesday, May 30, at 8 AM
EDT. Have a safe and enjoyable holiday!
Hamvention Gets Off to a Promising Start at Its New Venue
Official attendance numbers are not yet in, but Hamvention® 2017 drew
a happy and enthusiastic crowd to its new venue at the Greene County
Fairgrounds and Expo Center May 19-21 in Xenia, Ohio. The sponsoring
Dayton Amateur Radio Association (DARA) was forced to relocate the
event after the dilapidated Hara Arena in Trotwood closed for good
last summer. Traffic jams were the order of the day on opening day,
however, with those eager to experience Hamvention's first Xenia
outing waiting, or up to 2 hours in traffic. Traffic flow smoothed out
on Saturday and Sunday. Heavy rain on Saturday didn't dampen spirits,
although it made things a bit dicey in the flea market. ARRL
Contributing Editor Ward Silver, N0AX, a Hamvention veteran, gave the
show high marks.
"Overall, I would give it a 9 out of 10, just due to the [Friday]
traffic and some mud," he said. "I had a great time, and I think a
large collective sigh of relief went up from everybody that it all
worked out as well as it did -- rain and traffic issues
notwithstanding." Silver said DARA did "a fantastic job," in moving
the show from Trotwood to Xenia. "I look forward to many more years of
Hamvention. They saved it with this performance." Silver noted that
Hamvention had renamed several of the large halls on site after such
notables as Hertz, Tesla, and ARRL co-founder Hiram Percy Maxim.
"I liked the way they had the buildings clearly labeled," Silver said,
"so you could tell who was inside."
The ARRL team at ARRL Expo. [Bob Inderbitzen, NQ1R, photo]
QST Managing Editor Becky Schoenfeld, W1BXY, felt Hamvention 2017 went
well, by and large. "I visited a lot of forums and generally saw very
good attendance," she said. She said ARRL's "Ham Radio Makers and
Hackers" forum drew a capacity crowd. "Attendees seemed to be pleased
with the number and variety of food trucks." But Schoenfeld and others
also remarked on the warm and steamy atmosphere in the exhibit halls
on Friday; cooler weather made things more comfortable on Saturday and
Sunday.
The ARRL Expo remained busy throughout the 3-day international
gathering, which featured, among other things, a meet-the-author
table. Visitors also took the opportunity to meet with League Board
members and staffers as well as to stock up on new publications and
ARRL Field Day gear.
ARRL CEO Tom Gallagher, NY2RF. [Bob Inderbitzen, NQ1R, photo]
More than 100 turned out for the ARRL Member Forum, where moderator
and ARRL Great Lakes Division Director Dale Williams, WA8EFK,
encouraged attendees to build something, mentor a young person, become
a volunteer examiner, and contribute to Amateur Radio in some
meaningful way.
Keynote speaker and ARRL President Rick Roderick, K5UR, offered
members more information about the revamping of the ARRL Official
Observer program, prompted in part by the FCC's closing of several
field offices and cutting staff.
"We will be retraining OOs," Roderick told the forum. "Instead of
focusing on individual offenses by hams, we will focus on patterns of
offenses, things that happen routinely. Once we observe and establish
a pattern of offenses, then the FCC may become involved."
Roderick also talked about possible changes to entry-level licensing,
assuring those on hand that a new or revised entry-level license would
not be "dumbed down" but redirected toward privileges that the "new
generation" of hams actually want. He also challenged forum attendees
to approach potential new hams with activities and information that
they will find interesting.
RBN aggregator software developer Dick Williams, W3OA (left), speaks
with HamSCI's Nathaniel Frissell, W2NAF.
The Hamvention Youth Forum, moderated for her 30th year by Carole
Perry, WB2MGP, attracted a large crowd on Saturday morning to hear
some of Amateur Radio's best young minds present on a variety of
topics.
The HamSCI citizen science team reported "a successful weekend" at
Hamvention, with a booth in the ARRL Expo area, where they discussed
the HamSCI mission, upcoming experiments, and ways ham radio operators
could participate in HamSCI activities, including the upcoming Solar
Eclipse QSO Party (SEQP). On Saturday, HamSCI presented an
ARRL-sponsored forum about HamSCI research and activities.
Schoenfeld said Hamventioneers seemed pleased with the choice of
cuisine. "Over the course of the weekend, many Hamvention attendees
commented on the variety of food choices that had been available, from
'walking tacos' and corn dogs, to pork chop sandwiches and local
sausage," she said.
The Hamvention flea market. [Photo courtesy of The SWLing Post]
Products debuting at Hamvention included the FLEX-6400/6400M and
FLEX-6600/6600M from FlexRadio Systems; the KPA1500 1,500 W amplifier
from Elecraft; the IC-7610 HF/50 MHz transceiver from Icom; a new line
of microphones from INRAD, and new antennas from MFJ, Momobeam, and
SteppIR. The August issue of QST will include a roundup of new
products.
"Xenia was a significant upgrade over Hara Arena," noted contester and
Hamvention regular Kirk Pickering, K4RO, told ARRL. He said the large,
comfortable forum rooms were far better than those available at Hara
Arena. Silver pointed out that the new arrangement meant no "QRM" from
adjacent forums.
"I really preferred the county fair atmosphere over Hara and am
already looking forward to next year," Pickering added. "I felt good
about the new venue and think that DARA has found a nice home for
Hamvention. Major kudos to DARA for pulling it together."
ARRL Marketing Manager Bob Inderbitzen, NQ1R, compiled some short
GoPro videos: The Faces of 2017 Hamvention and A Walk through 2017
Hamvention.
CQ Announces Hall of Fame Honorees for 2017
CQ magazine has announced the induction of new members to the CQ DX
Hall of Fame, the CQ Contest Hall of Fame, and the CQ Amateur Radio
Hall of Fame. Hall of Fame nominees are traditionally announced each
spring in conjunction with Hamvention®.
CQ DX Hall of Fame
Former ARRL DXCC Manager Bill Moore, NC1L (SK).
Bill Moore, NC1L (SK): ARRL DXCC Manager for more than 20 years, Bill
Moore provided a public face for the program at hamfests around the
world. He was also a major contributor behind the scenes, heading the
transition from DXCC paper records to a computer database, then, years
later, guiding a major upgrade to the system that is in use today.
Severely injured in a traffic accident in 2014, Moore died last year.
Jerry Rosalius, WB9Z: An accomplished DXer and DXpeditioner, Rosalius
has worked them all, except for North Korea, and has participated in
multiple major DXpeditions -- seven of which were designated as
"DXpedition of the Year" by the Southwest Ohio DX Association. He is a
frequent speaker at club meetings and hamfests and regularly makes his
home station available for training new contesters.
CQ DX Editor Bob Schenck, N2OO, presented Hall of Fame plaques at an
induction ceremony held at the annual Dayton DX dinner on May 19.
CQ Contest Hall of Fame
Dave Robbins, K1TTT: Robbins is the builder and owner of a contest
superstation in Western Massachusetts. Soon after assembling his first
contest station, he wrote in the introduction to his book, Building a
Superstation, "I realized I was not a 48-hour iron pants operator and
decided to start doing multi-ops from here." For more than 30 years,
Robbins has hosted legions of operators at his multi-multi station,
some veterans, some newcomers, and willingly shared his knowledge and
experiences, both in his building book and his annual Contest
Cookbooks, distributed to members of the Yankee Clipper Contest Club
(YCCC), of which he is a past president.
Bob Wilson, N6TV: An accomplished contester and contest DXpeditioner,
Wilson's achievements behind the scenes are as significant as those
he's made on the air. A regular speaker at Contest University and at
the International DX Convention's Contest Academy, Wilson has
developed new techniques and technologies to enhance logging and
scorekeeping software and to advance SO2R (single operator, two radio)
operating, along with the efficiency of software-defined radios, CW
Skimmer, the Reverse Beacon Network, and more.
CQ Contesting Editor David Siddall, K3ZJ, presented Hall of Fame
plaques at an induction ceremony held at the annual Dayton contest
dinner on May 20.
CQ Amateur Radio Hall of Fame
The CQ Amateur Radio Hall of Fame gained 18 new members. They are
Bhumibol ulyadej, HS1A (SK); John Brosnahan, W0UN (SK); Garrett Brown,
W3AFF; Britton Chance, W2IBK (SK); John Crockett, W3KH; Julius T.
Freeman, KB2OFY (SK); Limor Fried, AC2SN; Robin Haighton, VE3FRH (SK);
David Honess, M6DNT; Pete Kemp, KZ1Z (SK); Kristen McIntyre, K6WX; Pat
McPherson, WW9E (SK); Andy Nguyen, VK3YT; Tim Peake, KG5BVI; Mike
Santana, WB6TEB (SK); Allan Steinfeld, W2TN, ex-KL7HIR (SK), and
Gerald Youngblood, K5SDR. Read more.
Federal Court Complaint Filed to Recover Unpaid $11,500 FCC Fine in
Amateur Case
The US Government has filed a civil complaint in Federal District
Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania to recover an unpaid
$11,500 fine that the FCC imposed in a Forfeiture Order 2 years ago on
Brian Crow, K3VR, of North Huntingdon, Pennsylvania. The complaint was
filed in Federal District Court for the Western District of
Pennsylvania on the basis of Crow's residence. The office of the clerk
for the US District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania
confirmed to ARRL that the complaint was filed on May 8.
In January 2015, the FCC levied the $11,500 fine on Crow for allegedly
causing deliberate interference. The FCC had linked its enforcement
case against Crow with the separate case of Michael Guernsey, KZ8O
(ex-ND8V), of Parchment, Michigan, whom the FCC has fined $22,000 for
allegedly causing intentional interference with other Amateur Radio
communications and for allegedly failing to identify. In both cases,
the FCC said, it responded in March 2014 to "several complaints of
intentional interference" on 14.313 MHz, and Commission agents used
radio direction-finding techniques to determine the transmission
sources.
According to the court complaint against Crow, FCC agents in March
2014 tracked transmissions to Crow's residence and monitored them for
approximately 3 hours and heard him transmit slow-scan television
(SSTV) signals and a prerecorded voice transmission of another Amateur
Radio station on the frequency.
The complaint seeks payment of the $11,500 fine plus interest and the
plaintiff's costs. Read more.
The Doctor Will See You Now!
"Flea Market Tips" is the topic of the latest episode of the "ARRL The
Doctor is In" podcast. Listen...and learn!
Sponsored by DX Engineering, "ARRL The Doctor is In" is an informative
discussion of all things technical. Listen on your computer, tablet,
or smartphone -- whenever and wherever you like!
Every 2 weeks, your host, QST Editor-in-Chief Steve Ford, WB8IMY, and
the Doctor himself, Joel Hallas, W1ZR, will discuss a broad range of
technical topics. You can also e-mail your questions to
doctor@arrl.org, and the Doctor may answer them in a future podcast.
Enjoy "ARRL The Doctor is In" on Apple iTunes, or by using your iPhone
or iPad podcast app (just search for "ARRL The Doctor is In"). You can
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required, or browse the site as a guest) and through the free Stitcher
app for iOS, Kindle, or Android devices. If you've never listened to a
podcast before, download our beginner's guide.
Ned Stearns, AA7A, Elected as Southwestern Division Vice Director
Edward J. "Ned" Stearns, AA7A, is once again Vice Director of the ARRL
Southwestern Division. Stearns, of Scottsdale, Arizona, served as
Southwestern Division Vice Director in 2005-2006. After ballots were
counted on May 19 at ARRL Headquarters, Stearns topped a field of
three candidates. He succeeds Marty Woll, N6VI, who decided not to run
for another term after serving since 2008. Stearns garnered 1,836
votes, while Grant Hays, WB6OTS, received 575 votes, and Frank
Westphal, K6FW, picked up 762 votes.
Stearns has served on the ARRL DX visory Committee. Since September
2015, he has maintained the World Above 50 MHz Standings on the ARRL
website. Licensed since 1963, Stearns has chased DX on all bands,
operated as part of DXpeditions all over the world, and run moonbounce
from home and abroad. He is active on all bands from 160 meters to 23
centimeters.
Spring Section Manager Election Results Announced
Northern New Jersey Section ARRL members have elected a new Section
Manager, while members in Utah have re-elected their Section Manager
for another 2-year term. Ballots for contested seats in the spring
election cycle were counted on May 23 at ARRL Headquarters.
In Northern New Jersey, Rob Roschewsk, KA2PBT, of Washington,
outpolled incumbent SM Steve Ostrove, K2SO, 399 to 307 votes.
Roschewsk has been licensed since 1982 and is a computer
server/network engineer. In his candidate statement, Roschewsk said
his goal is "to promote the diverse facets of Amateur Radio, with a
special focus on youth activities, building-making, contesting, and
public service."
Ostrove has been the Northern New Jersey Section Manager since
September 2016, when he was appointed to complete the remaining term
of Rich Krohn, N2SMV, who stepped down midterm.
In Utah, incumbent SM Mel Parkes, NM7P, was re-elected to a ninth
consecutive term. In a very close race, Parkes received 351 votes, and
Pat Malan, N7PAT, of South Jordan, received 332 votes. Parkes has been
the Utah Section Manager since 1999.
Elsewhere, in the West Texas Section, H. Dale Durham, W5WI, of Buffalo
Gap was an uncontested nominee for the SM position. He has been
serving as Section Emergency Coordinator under current Section Manager
Ron Harden, KB5HGM, since 2015, and as Assistant Section Manager since
2016. Harden did not run for a new term after serving since 2015.
These incumbent Section Managers were unopposed in this election cycle
and were declared elected: Marty Pittinger, KB3MXM (Maryland-DC); John
Bigley, N7UR (Nevada); Peter Stohrer, K1PJS (New Hampshire); Bob
Beaudet, W1YRC (Rhode Island), and Dan Pruitt, AE6SX (San Joaquin
Valley).
All new terms of office begin on July 1.
Suquamish Tribe Hosts Regional Tribal Emergency Preparedness
Conference
The Suquamish Tribe hosted the 14th annual Regional Joint Tribal
Emergency Preparedness Conference May 1-3 at the Port Madison Indian
Reservation at Agate Pass on Puget Sound, Washington. Radio amateurs
from Washington, Oregon, California, and Arizona contributed to the
success of this conference. The event was sponsored by the Northwest
Tribal Emergency Management Council (NWTEMC).
Kitsap County ARES/RACES/ACS set up a demonstration station and
display tables outside the conference rooms, and many tribal emergency
management leaders stopped by for information, to chat about creating
a stronger Amateur Radio presence within their tribes, and to see the
station in operation. Kitsap County Emergency Coordinator Mike
Montfort, KB0SVF, called his group's participation "a fantastic
opportunity" to build relationships with neighbors. At the request of
Quileute Nation Fire Chief Chris Morganroth, KI7EGI, Montfort and Dan
Ransom, K7MM, will soon conduct a Technician license class for
Quileute tribal members.
At the Monday general session, Suzanne Everson, KI7EGE, Regional
Emergency Management Specialist at Region 10 ministration for Children
and Families, co-presented "ministration for Children and Families,
How We Can Work With You." Lou Schmitz, KE7RYR, American Indian Health
Commission, discussed the "Emergency Preparedness Toolkit."
On Tuesday morning, three hams spoke at the conference general
session. Jim Sande, KG7NRF, National Tribal Emergency Management
Education Sub-Committee Chair, co-presented "Pursuing Ongoing
Education in Emergency Management." Nathan Nixon, N7NAN, President of
the National Tribal Amateur Radio Association and Training Coordinator
for the Inter-Tribal Council of Arizona, discussed the "Indian Country
Intelligence Network." Tracy DePew, KI7EGC, Director of Emergency
Management, Cow Creek Band of Umpqua Tribe of Indians, presented "FEMA
HMA External Stakeholder Working Group and PDM in Indian Country."
HamWAN's Bart Kus, AE7SJ, speaking at the 2013 TAPR-ARRL Digital
Communications Conference. [Courtesy of HamRadioNow]
On Tuesday afternoon, three radio amateurs gave talks during breakout
sessions. Bart Kus, AE7SJ, founder and lead developer of HamWAN, spoke
about the operational high-speed digital network designed for maximum
resiliency and survivability, which operates on Amateur Service
microwave frequencies and allows for continuous exchange of data
between key emergency management facilities throughout the Puget Sound
region. Assistant State RACES Officer Steve Aberle, WA7PTM, spoke on
communication support for mass care and public health, which included
a practicum in message receiving. FirstNet Regional Tribal Government
Liaison am Geisler, KJ6YHN, co-hosted "FirstNet Presentation,
Listening Session, and FirstNet Surveys."
On Wednesday morning, Everson moderated a breakout session talk
titled, "Children and Youth Task Forces," and NWTEMC Executive
Director Lynda Zambrano, KE7RWG, facilitated an open panel discussion
between attendees and the NWTEMC Board of Directors. She reported
hearing many "best tribal emergency preparedness conference ever"
comments afterward. Read more. -- Thanks to Steve Aberle, WA7PTM,
Assistant State RACES Officer (Tribal Liaison), Washington State
Hawaii Hams Demonstrate Amateur Radio at Youth Fest
Members of the Kohala Hamakua Radio Club in Hawaii demonstrated
Amateur Radio during the annual Keiki (Youth) Fest in Kamuela on the
Big Island. The event April 22 event was sponsored by the North Hawaii
Community Hospital (NHCH). South Kohala Emergency Coordinator Norm
Cohler, NH7UA, and South Kohala AEC Steve Doyle, WH7TW, staffed the
booth. An Icom IC-706 and a Buddipole were set up on 40 meters to
demonstrate regional communication.
Steve Doyle, WH7TW (seated), with visitors. [Norm Cohler, NH7UA,
photo.]
Although band conditions were poor, they made a few contacts,
including those with Hamakua EC Rick Bowen, AH6RK, and North Hawaii
DEC Eric Grabowski, KH6CQ. They also contacted a few stations on the
147.32 MHz repeater at NHCH.
"As usual, one of the biggest draws this year was Norm's demonstration
of Morse code, using a code practice oscillator," Grabowski said. "As
he keyed 'HI' and 'SOS' repeatedly, interest picked up and, at times,
there was a line of four or five keiki waiting their turn to send
their names in Morse code."
Case Western Honors David Kazdan, AD8Y, for Excellence in
Undergraduate Teaching
At its May 21 commencement ceremonies, Ohio's Case Western Reserve
University (CWRU) honored ARRL member David Kazdan, AD8Y, with the
Carl F. Wittke Award for Excellence in Undergraduate Teaching. A
retired anesthesiologist and virtual renaissance man, Kazdan has
leveraged his passion for Amateur Radio in his Seminar Approach to
General Education and Scholarship (SAGES) course. SAGES classes stress
critical thinking, written and oral communication, the use of
information, quantitative reasoning, engagement with ethical issues
and diversity, and exposure to experimental and theoretical approaches
to understanding human culture and behavior, scientific knowledge, and
methods of research.
Dr. David Kazdan, AD8Y. [Courtesy of Case Western Reserve University]
As part of Kazdan's course, all students must earn an Amateur Radio
license and use the Case Amateur Radio Club's W8EDU, where he's a club
advisor. Examination sessions can include 100 students at a time.
Kazdan encourages his students "to pursue virtually anything that
interests them within and beyond the requirements of his course," said
an article posted in The Daily, CWRU's e-newsletter and website.
"The curricular material is the accreditation requirement for the
degree, but it's going to be the application of that material to life
that matters," Kazdan said. "Extracurriculars, including research, are
that application." Kazdan -- who's been licensed since 1970 -- and his
students use Amateur Radio to frame his SAGES course, exploring
distance communication and how it has shrunk the world, the Daily
article recounted. Students nominated him for the award.
Kazdan holds a doctorate in biomedical engineering from CWRU as well
as another degree in electrical engineering, and is a musician,
birder, cyclist, photographer, licensed pilot, and drone enthusiast.
He said he was "honored and proud" to be recognized.
Low-Power Broadcasting Proponent Nick Leggett, N3NL, SK
Nickolaus Leggett, N3NL, an early low-power FM (LPFM) broadcasting
proponent, civil libertarian, and inveterate commenter in a variety of
FCC proceedings over the years, died on April 26 after a long illness.
An ARRL member, he was 72. Hardly any FCC petition or proceeding
escaped his attention, and Leggett was often listed among those who
had expressed their opinions. A recent remembrance in Radio World
magazine described Leggett as "an electronics technician, analyst,
technical writer, and inventor who held multiple US patents," but
pointed out that he would be best known within broadcasting circles as
one of the original petitioners for a super-local radio broadcasting
service, which grew into the LPFM initiative. Leggett and
co-petitioners -- his wife Judith, and attorney and friend Don
Schellhardt, KI4PMG -- in 1997 sought to have the FCC establish a
microbroadcasting radio service to give a voice to individuals and
small groups.
"The microstation broadcasting service," the petition said, "would
also provide direct opportunity for citizen involvement in
broadcasting."
Although the FCC did not go along with Leggett's vision for 10 W
"micropower" LPFMs, he never gave up on that notion either. He also
hoped the FCC would expand low-power broadcasting to the AM band. In
2013, Leggett urged the FCC to consider the value of AM broadcasting
in emergencies and the establishment of neighborhood AM radio
broadcasting outlets targeting specific communities.
Leggett and Schellhardt also lobbied for reform of rules regulating
the erection of Amateur Radio antennas in neighborhoods governed by
deed covenants, conditions, and restrictions (CC&Rs). Schellhardt
credited Leggett with strongly encouraging and assisting him in
becoming a radio amateur. Read more.
In Brief...
ISS Commander Peggy Whitson, ex-KC5ZTD, and Flight Engineer Jack
Fischer, K2FSH, Conclude Spacewalk: International Space Station (ISS)
Expedition 51 Commander Peggy Whitson, ex-KC5ZTD, and Flight Engineer
Jack Fischer, K2FSH (ex-KG5FYH), undertook a nearly 3-hour spacewalk
to replace a faulty computer relay box and install a set of antennas
to enhance radio communication on future spacewalks. This 10th
spacewalk for Whitson moves her into third place all-time for
cumulative spacewalking time. This was Fischer's second spacewalk. The
computer relay unit failed on May 20. The ISS has two, but needs one
for a backup. Whitson and Expedition 50 Commander Shane Kimbrough,
KE5HOD, had installed the failed computer relay box during a March 30
spacewalk.
Resting Place of Keel from Marconi's Floating Lab Elettra to be
"Museum Ships" Event Site: The resting place of the keel from wireless
pioneer Guglielmo Marconi's floating laboratory -- the yacht Elettra
-- will be the site of a special event in conjunction with the annual
Museum Ships Weekend Event, June 3-4, sponsored by the Battleship New
Jersey Amateur Radio Station NJ2BB. Marconi named his youngest
daughter after the Elettra, which means "electron" in Italian. The
Elettra special event, under the sponsorship of the Guglielmo Marconi
Foundation, will use the call sign IQ4FE. Members of the Italian
Amateur Radio Association (ARI) Fidenza Radio Club will operate from
the vicinity of the Marconi Museum in Pontecchio, where the vessel's
keel is kept. -- Thanks to Cristiano Cornini, IW4CLV, ARI Fidenza
Radio Club President
The K7RA Solar Update
Tad Cook, K7RA, Seattle, reports: The Australian Space Forecast Centre
on May 23 issued a geomagnetic disturbance warning for May 26-27,
starting with a minor to major storm warning for May 26, and a minor
storm on May 27. These are due to what's called a "partial halo
coronal mass ejection."
Space Weather Woman Tamitha Skov has released a new space weather
video.
Average daily sunspot number for the May 18-24 reporting week
increased from 3.4 to 31.7. The previous week had 5 days of zero
sunspots. There were no zero-sunspot days this week, so the average
daily sunspot number is much higher now.
Over the same 2 weeks, average daily solar flux rose from 70.5 to
74.1. Average daily planetary A index rose from 8.3 to 11, and average
mid-latitude A index rose from 9.4 to 11.7.
Predicted solar flux is 78 on May 25-28; 75 on May 29-June 1; 72 on
June 2-3; 70 on June 4-8; 72 on June 9-11; 74 on June 12-18; 76 on
June 19-23; 74 on June 24-25 (Field Day weekend); 72 on June 26-30,
and 70 on July 1-5.
Predicted planetary A index is 5 on May 25; 12 on May 26-27; 10 and 8
on May 28-29; 5 on May 30-June 9; 10 and 12 on June 10-11; 5 on June
12-13; 8, 10, and 20 on June 14-16; 12 on June 17-18; 8 on June 19,
and 5 on June 20-July 6.
ARRL Field Day is just four weeks away! The 45-day predictions for
solar flux and planetary A index look good for Field Day weekend. For
June 23-25, the predicted planetary A index is 5 (good) and solar flux
is 76 on Friday and 74 on Saturday and Sunday (not bad).
Sunspot numbers for May 18 through 24, were 24, 24, 22, 35, 55, 47,
and 15, with a mean of 31.7. The 10.7-centimeter flux was 72.2, 72.3,
72.4, 73.5, 74.4, 76, and 77.9, with a mean of 74.1. Estimated
planetary A indices were 11, 11, 24, 9, 10, 8, and 4, with a mean of
11. Estimated mid-latitude A indices were 15, 13, 23, 10, 9, 8, and 4,
with a mean of 11.7.
Send me your reports or observations.
Just Ahead in Radiosport
May 25 -- RSGB 80-Meter Club Championship (CW)
May 27-28 -- CQ WW WPX Contest (CW)
May 28 -- SARL Digital Contest
June 1 -- NRAU 10-Meter Activity Contest (CW, phone, digital)
See the ARRL Contest Calendar for more information. For in-depth
reporting on Amateur Radio contesting, subscribe to The ARRL Contest
Update via your ARRL member profile e-mail preferences.
Upcoming ARRL Section, State, and Division Conventions
May 27-28 -- Rocky Mountain Division Convention, Cody, Wyoming
June 2-4 -- Northwestern Division Convention, Seaside, Oregon
June 3 -- Georgia Section Convention, Marietta, Georgia
June 4 -- Western Pennsylvania Section Convention, Prospect,
Pennsylvania
June 9-10 -- West Gulf Division Convention, Irving, Texas
June 16-18 -- Utah State Convention, Garden City, Utah
June 17 -- Tennessee State Convention, Knoxville, Tennessee
July 14-16 -- Montana State Convention, Essex, Montana
July 21-22 -- Oklahoma State Convention, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
July 27-30 -- Central States VHF Society Conference, Albuquerque, New
Mexico
August 4-5 -- South Texas Section Convention, Austin, Texas
August 4-6 -- Pacific Northwest DX Convention, Spokane, Washington
August 12 -- Delta Division Convention, Shreveport, Louisiana
August 18-20 -- West Virginia State Convention, Weston, West Virginia
August 19-20 -- Alabama State Convention, Huntsville, Alabama
August 20 -- Kansas State Convention, Salina, Kansas
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