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Now, "Clarity on Parity" -- the Video!
Hamvention "Fully Committed" to Hold 2016 Show at Hara Arena
ARRL President Congratulates Hurricane Watch Net on its 50th
Anniversary
ARRL Education & Technology Program Grant Application Deadline Looms
New ARRL Handbook , Antenna Book Editions Now Shipping
The Alan G. Thorpe, K1TMW, Memorial Scholarship Fund Established
Jamboree On The Air 2015 Stations Urged to Register, Report
ARRL Delegation to Attend IARU Region 3 Triennial Conference in
Indonesia
CEPT Conference Preparatory Group Adopts European Common Proposals for
WRC-15
In Brief
The K7RA Solar Update
Just Ahead in Radiosport
Upcoming ARRL Section, State, and Division Conventions and Events
Now, "Clarity on Parity" -- the Video!
In August, the ARRL acted to address objections and concerns being
raised by representatives of community and neighborhood associations
regarding the Amateur Radio Parity Act of 2015 -- H.R. 1301 and S.
1685. "Clarity on Amateur Radio Parity" made it clear that the bill
would not create new federal policy with respect to outdoor amateur
antennas, nor would it require homeowners associations to approve huge
radio towers. Now, a new video -- "The Amateur Radio Parity Act of
2015 -- Separating Fact from Fiction" -- doubles down on the arguments
contained in the League's August statement. ARRL President Kay
Craigie, N3KN, said the video will be made available on Capitol Hill
to make sure that Members of Congress have correct information,
instead of misrepresentations.
"This short video is a companion piece to the 'Clarity on Parity'
statement on the ARRL website," President Craigie said. "The video not
only explains what H.R. 1301 and S. 1685 are all about but knocks down
specific misinformation that opponents have been circulating on
Capitol Hill."
The nearly 6-minute video begins by explaining Amateur Radio --
especially its public service role -- in layperson's terms. It
includes video clips of FEMA Administrator Craig Fugate, KK4INZ, who
addressed the value of Amateur Radio in emergencies when he spoke at
the ARRL Centennial National Convention in 2014, and of Sen Roger
Wicker of Mississippi, the sponsor of S. 1685, the Senate bill.
As the presentation outlines, radio amateurs living in deed-restricted
neighborhoods may face "cookie-cutter prohibitions" on outdoor
antennas. It notes, however, that the FCC recognizes a strong federal
interest in effective Amateur Radio communication from residences and,
in 1985, adopted the PRB-1 limited preemption of state and local
regulation of Amateur Radio antennas. As the statement -- and now the
video -- point out, the Amateur Radio Parity Act of 2015 would extend
that limited preemption to private land-use restrictions.
The legislation "takes the time-tested 30-year-old reasonable
accommodation standard [in PRB-1] and applies it to deed-restricted
communities," the video states. "Unfortunately, there is a smear
campaign against this legislation, and we need to respond to these
blatant lies."
The Amateur Radio Parity Act of 2015 seeks common ground between radio
amateurs in antenna-restricted communities and homeowners
associations.
The video stresses that neighborhood homeowners associations (HOAs)
would have the flexibility to reasonably accommodate amateur antennas
in a manner that best suits the particular community, although HOAs
could not just say "no." The legislation also does not take away any
jurisdiction from community associations, nor does it negate any
private contracts, the video asserts. "HOAs, not the hams, will decide
on height and placement of radio antennas," it says. "Amateur Radio
operators in these communities just want a seat at the table to
negotiate a reasonable accommodation from HOAs, but HOAs don't want
there to even be a table."
As the video concludes, "Opposing reasonable accommodation is just
unreasonable."
President Craigie suggested that League members could use the video at
club meetings to help their fellow hams understand the legislation and
show why it's so important to urge members of the US House and Senate
to support the bills, which have more than 100 supporters in both
chambers. "If your club has an e-mail reflector, Twitter feed,
Facebook page, or newsletter, you could add a link to the video to
make it easy for people to find it online," she said. Read more.
Hamvention "Fully Committed" to Hold 2016 Show at Hara Arena
Hamvention® General Chairman Jim Tiderman, N8IDS, is downplaying talk
arising from an October 2 television news report and a more extensive
and detailed October 3 Dayton Daily News article, that Hamvention
might move from Hara Arena as early as next year. Tiderman
characterized the reports "all speculation and rumor."
"In light of the Cox Media (Channel 7) television interview and the
ensuing Dayton Daily News article, I, as General Chairman of the
2015-2016 Dayton Hamvention, want to assure all interested parties
that the Dayton Hamvention is fully committed to the 2016 Dayton
Hamvention at Hara Arena and Exposition Center," Tiderman stressed in
a statement. "We still keep an open mind to alternate plans, in case
they become necessary. All successful businesses need to do that, and
Hamvention is no different in that respect." The Dayton Amateur Radio
Association (DARA) sponsors Hamvention.
The media reports said Dayton-area officials have been working
together to keep Hamvention in the Dayton vicinity, if not at Hara
Arena in Trotwood, where it has been held since 1964. Dayton TV
station WHIO reported on October 2 that the Dayton/Montgomery County
Convention and Visitors Bureau has been in discussion with the City of
Dayton on a plan to ensure that the world's largest Amateur Radio
gathering at least remains in Montgomery County, should Hamvention
have to find another venue because of Hara Arena's financial problems.
According to Bureau President and CEO Jacquelyn Powell, this isn't the
first year that officials have considered "Plan B options," the WHIO
and Dayton Daily News reports indicated.
According to the media reports, representatives of the City of Dayton,
Montgomery County, Dayton Convention Center, and the Convention and
Visitors Bureau will meet this month to review options for Hamvention
organizers in the event a move from Hara Arena becomes necessary.
Various alternative venues in the Dayton area are reported to have
been considered, including the Dayton Convention Center and the Dayton
Airport Expo Center, and the Dayton Daily News report said Tiderman
has toured both facilities. Also raised was the possibility of holding
the indoor exposition and the outdoor flea market at separate
locations in the area, and ferrying visitors back and forth with
shuttle buses.
The Dayton Daily News account said word of Hamvention's possible move
from Hara Arena stemmed from a July e-mail from Karen Wampler,
director of Marketing for Hara Arena, which the newspaper obtained
through a public records request. The Wampler family owns the 165,000
square foot, six-building complex.
"We have shared the fate of the Trotwood/VenuWorks/Hara acquisition
proposal with the [Hamvention] Chairperson and select board members of
Hamvention," Wampler wrote in the e-mail, according to the newspaper
account. "While we have kept them informed throughout the process,
they are reeling. They have much to lose with Hara's closing and, like
us, believed we were close to stabilizing Hara for future growth,
rather than ending her nearly 60-year run."
At Hamvention 2015 "Sneak Peak" posters in Hara Arena promised
"Renovations in 2016."
Since last year, the Wampler family has been working with VenuWorks,
which specializes in restoring event venues, to rejuvenate the
deteriorating facility. Karen Wampler acknowledged last winter that
Hara was facing financial challenges, flagging revenues, and
competition from other Dayton area venues and was exploring "a new
ownership model." By the time Hamvention 2015 took place last may,
"Sneak Peak" posters in Hara Arena were advertising "Renovations in
2016" and portraying conceptual sketches of what a refurbished Hara
might look like.
The newspaper account said that VenuWorks had recommended that the
City of Trotwood purchase Hara Arena, but the Trotwood officials
turned down the idea. That plan was the focus of Wampler's July
e-mail, the Dayton Daily News article said. Wampler subsequently told
the newspaper that Hara Arena is in better condition than it was when
she drafted her July e-mail, and that the event complex will not close
any time soon.
Hamvention puts millions of dollars into the Dayton-area economy each
year. Last May, the show attracted some 25,000 visitors. Hamvention
2016 will take place May 20, 21, and 22.
Tiderman told the Dayton Daily News that "something catastrophic"
would have to happen to cause Hamvention to move from Hara Arena.
ARRL President Congratulates Hurricane Watch Net on its 50th
Anniversary
On behalf of the League, ARRL President Kay Craigie, N3KN, has
congratulated the Hurricane Watch Net (HWN) on the 50th anniversary of
its founding by Jerry Murphy, K8YUW.
"Thanks to the efforts of the Net's dedicated and knowledgeable
volunteers across 5 decades, Amateur Radio has played a key role in
helping protect the lives of a great many people in harm's way,"
President Craigie told HWN Manager Bobby Graves, KB5HAV, this week in
an e-mail. "The Net demonstrates how significantly Amateur Radio
contributes to emergency preparedness and promotes international
goodwill. Please relay to the Net's members my appreciation and
respect for a half-century of outstanding service. Best wishes for
many more years of successful operation of the Hurricane Watch Net."
Graves replied, "It is an honor and pleasure to be a part of such a
great group of ham radio operators with a rich history. I will
certainly share your letter with our membership and, more importantly,
with our founder, Jerry Murphy, K8YUW." Murphy founded the HWN in 1965
during Hurricane Betsy as "an informal group of radio amateurs who
recognized a need to provide communications to and from hurricane
affected areas." The net now enjoys a formal relationship with the
National Hurricane Center and its WX4NHC amateur station.
The HWN stood down on October 4 after activating more than once for
Hurricane Joaquin, at one point a dangerous Category 4 storm. Graves
called the activations "very successful in that we had many more
reporting stations and lots of data to forward to the National
Hurricane Center in Miami." The HWN had reactivated as Joaquin posed a
threat to Bermuda after battering the Bahamas with high winds and
heavy rainfall. "Joaquin passed just to the west [of Bermuda] as a
Category 2 hurricane, sparing everyone from the extremely damaging
winds," Graves noted over the weekend after the net had shut down for
the last time. "For the most part, in addition to lots of heavy rain,
on-and-off power outages were reported throughout the day."
The HWN suspended its initial activation for Hurricane Joaquin on
October 2, after 3 days of near-continuous operation, only to
reactivate on October 3. Although the storm did not make landfall on
the East Coast of the US, it caused torrential rainfall and severe
flooding in the Carolinas, and has been blamed for more than a dozen
deaths.
The HWN activates on 14.325 MHz whenever a hurricane is within 300
miles of projected landfall or becomes a serious threat to a populated
area.
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ARRL Education & Technology Program Grant Application Deadline Looms
November 1 is the deadline for schools to apply for 2016 ARRL
Education & Technology Program ( ETP) grants.
The ETP offers two types of grants. School Station Grants are awarded
to schools providing a plan to use Amateur Radio as part of an
enrichment program and/or as part of in-classroom learning. ETP
Progress Grants offer modest support to teachers now using Amateur
Radio as an instructional tool who need additional resources for
specific purposes. Progress grants are also available for teachers who
need resources to start teaching wireless technology and electronics
topics as part of a longer-range plan to involve Amateur Radio.
A primary ETP objective is to boost wireless technology literacy among
US students and educators through Amateur Radio.
"Amateur Radio provides hands-on opportunities for students to learn
about radio science!" said ARRL Educational Services Manager Debra
Johnson, K1DMJ. "We look for commitment from teachers and school
administrators, a well-conceived plan to use the resources to engage
students, and a working relationship with local ham radio volunteers
who are willing to serve as mentors," she explained.
Applicants should review and complete the ETP grant application form.
Submitted applications are evaluated on several criteria.
The ETP depends upon the sustaining support of the Amateur Radio
community. Since its inception in 2000, the program has grown to
benefit more than 550 schools. The program welcomes your donation. For
more information, contact Debra Johnson, K1DMJ, at ARRL Headquarters.
New ARRL Handbook, Antenna Book Editions Now Shipping
The 2016 edition of The ARRL Handbook and 23rd edition of The ARRL
Antenna Book are now shipping. While supplies last, you can get the
hardcover editions at the softcover price. If there's ever a time to
complete your Amateur Radio bookshelf, this is the year. Filled with
everything you need to stay immersed in the radio art, this dynamic
duo is a must-have for hobbyists and technical professionals.
The ARRL Handbook for Radio Communications is the standard reference
for radio, electronics, and wireless communication. Since 1926, The
Handbook has kept radio amateurs, professionals, and experimenters
immersed in applied theory and do-it-yourself projects. It covers a
wealth of information: The fundamentals of electronics and radio
signals, construction practices, antennas and propagation, equipment
and circuit design, and other useful reference information. There are
projects for all skill levels, from simple accessories and small power
supplies, to legal-limit amplifiers and high-gain antennas.
The ARRL Antenna Book for Radio Communications has everything you need
to design your own complete antenna system. Since 1939, The Antenna
Book has maintained its place at the forefront of Amateur Radio
technology -- a single resource covering antenna theory, design and
construction, and practical treatments and projects. Updated to
reflect the latest advances and technologies, this edition describes
hundreds of antenna designs: wire, vertical, portable and mobile, and
new high-performance VHF/UHF Yagi designs.
The ARRL Handbook is available in hardcover and softcover editions
from the ARRL Store or your ARRL Dealer. Hardcover: ARRL Item No.
0420, ISBN 978-1-62595-042-0, $59.95 retail, special offer $49.95
while supplies last. Softcover: ARRL Item No. 0413, $49.95 retail.
The ARRL Antenna Book is available in hardcover and softcover editions
from the ARRL Store or your ARRL Dealer. Hardcover: ARRL Item No.
0390, ISBN 978-1-62595-039-0, $59.95 retail, special offer $49.95
while supplies last. Softcover: ARRL Item No. 0444, $49.95 retail.
To order call (860) 594-0355 or, toll-free in the US, (888) 277-5289.
Contact ARRL Publication Sales for more information.
The Alan G. Thorpe, K1TMW, Memorial Scholarship Fund Established
Through the generosity of Alan G. Thorpe, K1TMW (SK), and the
Stratford [CT] Amateur Radio Club (SARC), the ARRL Foundation has
established the Alan G. Thorpe, K1TMW, Memorial Scholarship Fund. The
fund will award $1000 each year to an Amateur Radio licensee enrolled
in a 4-year undergraduate program. Thorpe, who died in 2011 at the age
of 65, was a member and long-time president of the SARC.
"It was my pleasure and honor to know Alan G. Thorpe, K1TMW, for 20
years," said fellow club member Bob Betts, N1KPR. "When he became a
Silent Key, we learned that Al had left a significant trust fund
designated 'for the benefit of Amateur Radio.'" Betts said Thorpe also
made a separate bequest to the ARRL in his will.
Al Thorpe, K1TWM, at the SARC W1ORS Field Day station in 2008.
"Al believed in the basic tenets of our hobby: Education, promotion,
and community service, and he directed all his available efforts
toward those goals," Betts said. He noted that Thorpe had been
involved in the Amateur Radio Emergency Service (ARES) and served as
an Emergency Coordinator in the 1990s. Thorpe "strongly believed in
the many and varied activities of the ARRL," Betts added.
The ARRL Foundation will administer the Thorpe Memorial Scholarship
Fund. Applicants must be US citizens. There are no requirements as to
the field of undergraduate study. The first scholarship from the fund
will be awarded in 2016.
"We, the trustees of the Alan G. Thorpe, K1TMW, Memorial Scholarship
Fund, are very grateful to the ARRL for its help and guidance in
achieving Alan's wishes," Betts said.
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Jamboree On The Air 2015 Stations Urged to Register, Report
As of October 1, more than 350 US stations had signed up to take part
in the 2015 Jamboree On The Air (JOTA). The 58th annual event takes
place October 16-18, and JOTA organizers are urging all who plan to
participate to register, so they can provide a list of participating
stations and their locations. A list of US-registered stations is
available on the K2BSA website. JOTA is aimed at fostering
Scout-to-Scout communication across borders and is the largest
Scouting event in the world. Last year worldwide Scouting
participation included 1.1 million Boy Scouts and another 200,000 Girl
Guides/Girl Scouts. In the US 13,326 Scouts and visitors took part in
JOTA 2014. The Boy Scouts also encourage participating stations to
submit JOTA reports and photos following this month's event.
"We need your report to demonstrate the success of JOTA to those in
Scouting and Amateur Radio," said Jim Wilson, K5ND, the national JOTA
organizer. He asked participating JOTA stations to note down the
number of Scouts participating, Amateur Radio licensees, and radios on
the air, as well as the total number of contacts and states and
countries contacted.
"We would also like to see your best photos and hear some stories
about your event," Wilson said.
The K2BSA call sign will be in use for JOTA from every US call
district as well as from KH6 and KL7. Wilson suggested that JOTA
groups consider obtaining 1 × 1 special event call signs for their
operations.
ARRL Delegation to Attend IARU Region 3 Triennial Conference in
Indonesia
Indonesia's International Amateur Radio Union member society ORARI
(Organisasi Amatir Radio Indonesia) will host the October 12-16 IARU
Region 3 triennial conference in Bali. IARU Region 3 includes the
Asia-Pacific region. This marks the 16th Region 3 conference and the
second time the event has been held in Indonesia.
"It's an exciting time for us, as we continue to grow and thrive,
remaining always adaptable, motivated, and responsive," said ORARI
President Sutiyoso, YB0ST. "The world of Amateur Radio is an exciting
area in which to work and play, and we'll continue to meet and bring
inspired people together in forums like this, to ensure IARU Region 3
remains at the cutting edge."
Heading the ARRL delegation to the conference will be International
Affairs Vice President Jay Bellows, K0QB, who also serves as an IARU
Region 2 director. He will be assisted by ARRL Chief Executive Officer
and Secretary David Sumner, K1ZZ.
Among matters delegates to the conference will consider are those
referred from IARU Regions 1 and 2, and representatives from those
regions will be on hand, as well as a representative for the IARU
Secretariat.
On the agenda are reports on topics that include the upcoming World
Radiocommunication Conference in Geneva in November, new digital
modes, the IARU's role in satellite launches, a UN push to lend
heritage recognition to Morse code, and band-planning issues.
IARU Region 3 coordinator reports also include ARDF, emergency
communication, the IARU Monitoring System (Intruder Watch),
international beacons, Region 3 awards, and the Support to the Amateur
Radio Service (STARS) program.
Conference documents are available on the IARU Region 3 website.
Special event station YB16IARU will be on the air during the
conference. -- Thanks to Jim Linton, VK3PC, and IARU Region 3
CEPT Conference Preparatory Group Adopts European Common Proposals for
WRC-15
The CEPT Conference Preparatory Group has held its final meeting
leading up to World Radiocommunication Conference 2015 (WRC-15).
Delegates to the gathering, which took place September 14-18 in
Bergen, Norway, adopted the final European Common Proposals for WRC-15
and agreed on possible agenda items for future WRCs.
Of particular interest to the Amateur Service was the adoption of a
European Common Proposal for a 100 kHz allocation between 5350 and
5450 kHz. That proposal represents the views of the majority of CEPT
countries, with the exception of Azerbaijan, France, Germany, Romania,
and the Russian Federation. The proposal will be included in the
documents for discussion under Agenda Item 1.4 at WRC-15, "where we
anticipate long and drawn out arguments for and against an
allocation," a report by Colin Thomas G3PSM, predicted on the IARU
Region 1 website.
Two possible Region 1-specific items for inclusion on the agenda of a
future WRC are Agenda Item 1.2 -- to consider a primary allocation of
50-54 MHz to the Amateur Service, and Agenda Item 1.4 -- to consider a
possible harmonized Amateur Service allocation in the band 1800-2000
kHz, based on studies regarding Amateur Service spectrum requirements.
These proposals will be discussed in Committee 6 at WRC-15, "and we
hope that at least one will be considered for inclusion in the agenda
for the next WRC," Thomas said in his report.
World Radiocommunication Conference 2015 takes place November 2-27.
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In Brief
TX3X Chesterfield Island DXpedition Up and Running: The TX3X
Chesterfield Island DXpedition came on the air on October 1 and has
been creating a lot of excitement -- and possibly some exasperation --
on the bands. TX3X will conclude on October 12. Strong winds and heavy
rain have caused the team to lose some time in setting up antennas.
"While the 80 meter is antenna installed, under these windy conditions
we are unable to install the 160 or 6 meter antennas," the team said
in an October 7 update. "Conditions are erratic. Signals have been
weak to moderate with some really strong openings." A goal of the TX3X
DXpedition is to offer an all-time new one (ATNO) to as many DXers as
possible. The 12-member TX3X team was hoping to log 80,000 to 100,000
contacts. Chesterfield Island is #21 on ClubLog's DXCC Most Wanted
List. Visit the TX3X website for further information. The ARRL DXCC
Department has approved the 2015 TX3X DXpedition for DXCC credit.
"DX Summit" in Rome to Pair with HV0A Vatican City Special Event:
Francesco Valsecchi, IK0FVC; Martti Laine, OH2BH, and Giordano
Giordani, IK0XFD, are organizing a "DX Summit" October 10-11 in Rome.
During this event, HV0A will be active both days on several bands, as
conditions permit. The activity will include a dinner party on October
10, featuring a presentation by OH2BH that will highlight the
challenges of making DXpedition traffic run smoothly. The overall
gathering will focus on areas of improvement that would be of interest
to DXers and DXpeditioners, and Laine said a centerpiece of the summit
would be the unveiling of "a new Q code [signal]." QSL HV0A via IK0FVC
and LoTW.
Pope Francis Visit Amateur Radio Special Events Log More Than 26,000
Contacts: Jim Nitzberg, WX3B, has reported that the recent
multi-station special event operation to commemorate the US visit of
Pope Francis logged more than 26,000 contacts. Nitzberg announced the
tally as he thanked operators for participating "in this historic and
fun event." The majority of contacts were made on HF -- especially on
20 and 40 meters -- but several also took place via satellites,
moonbounce, repeaters, and even through IRLP and Echolink. "We had
participation from New York, New Jersey, Washington, DC, Maryland,
Pennsylvania -- including Philadelphia, where the World Meeting of
Families took place, Virginia, and Delaware," Nitzberg said. "Many
thanks to all that were involved in the various aspects of leading,
organizing, and producing this event. It truly was a team effort and
an example of Amateur Radio cooperation at its finest."
Former ARRL Chief Development Officer Recognized for Equipment
Donation: Marple Newtown Amateur Radio Club (MNARC) Vice President
Walter Faust, N3FXR, has presented retired ARRL Chief Development
Officer Mary Hobart, K1MMH, with a Certificate of Appreciation for her
donation of radio equipment to the Pennsylvania club, which she
recently joined. She gave the club an HF transceiver and power supply
plus other items. "The equipment is a greatly appreciated donation
from one of our newest members," said Dan Amoroso, W3DI, who added
that the gear would be used for Field Day and special events. Hobart
also received a "Weather Ready Nation (WRN)" coffee mug. Founded in
1987, the MNARC is an ARRL Special Service club and a NOAA Weather
Ready Nation Ambassador. Weather Ready Nation Ambassadors strive to
improve severe weather readiness, and the club has run a daily Weather
and Information Net on its linked VHF/UHF repeater system for the past
25 years. -- Thanks to Dan Amoroso, W3DI
The K7RA Solar Update
Tad Cook, K7RA, Seattle, reports: Sunspot numbers and solar flux
softened over the past week, with the average daily sunspot number
declining from 120.9 to just 37, and average daily solar flux down
from 122.7 to 93.8. These numbers compare the October 1-7 activity
with data from the previous 7 days.
The average planetary A index was way up -- from 5.1 to 24.3. The huge
planetary A index reading of 77 on October 7 indicated a strong
geomagnetic storm.
Predicted solar flux for the near term is 80 on October 8; 85 on
October 9-10; 90 on October 11-12; 95 on October 13-14; 100 on October
15; 130 on October 16-18; 125 on October 19; and 120 on October 20-25.
Solar flux is expected to decline to 85 on November 1-3, then rise to
130 on November 12-14.
Predicted planetary A index is 48 on October 8; 18 on October 9; 12 on
October 10-14; then 8, 10, and 12 on October 15-17 and again 8, 10,
and 12 on October 18-20, followed by 8 on October 21-27.
Sunspot numbers for October 1 through 7 were 73, 58, 47, 18, 15, 24,
and 24, with a mean of 37. The 10.7 centimeter flux was 119.7, 107.4,
96.9, 88.3, 82.6, 81.4, and 80.5, with a mean of 93.8. Estimated
planetary A indices were 11, 14, 11, 20, 18, 19, and 77, with a mean
of 24.3. Estimated mid-latitude A indices were 8, 9, 10, 16, 12, 11,
and 44, with a mean of 15.7.
In the Friday bulletin, look for an updated forecast. Send me your
reports and observations.
Just Ahead in Radiosport
October 10 -- 10-10 International 10-10 Day Sprint (CW, SSB, digital)
October 10 -- FISTS Fall Unlimited Sprint (CW)
October 10 -- Microwave Fall Sprint
October 10-11 -- Makrothen RTTY Contest
October 10-11 -- Oceania DX Contest (CW)
October 10-11 -- Scandinavian Activity Contest (SSB)
October 10-11 -- QRP ARCI Fall QSO Party (CW)
October 10-11 -- SKCC Weekend Sprintathon (CW)
October 10-11 -- Pennsylvania QSO Party (CW, SSB, digital)
October 10-11 -- Arizona QSO Party (CW, SSB, digital)
October 10-11 -- PODXS 160 Meter Great Pumpkin Sprint (digital)
October 11 -- UBA ON Contest (CW)
October 14 -- NAQCC CW Sprint
October 14 -- RSGB 80 Meter Club Sprint (CW)
See the ARRL Contest Calendar for more information.
Upcoming ARRL Section, State, and Division Conventions and Events
October 9-10 -- Florida State Convention, Melbourne, Florida
October 9-11 -- ARRL/TAPR Digital Communications Conference, Arlington
Heights, Illinois
October 10-11 -- Pacific Northwest VHF Conference, Issaquah,
Washington
October 16-18 -- Microwave Update Convention, San Diego, California
October 16-18 -- Pacific Division Convention (Pacificon), San Ramon,
California
October 17 -- Wisconsin ARES/RACES Conference, Wisconsin Rapids,
Wisconsin
October 18 -- Connecticut State Convention, Meriden, Connecticut
October 23-24 -- Arizona State Convention, Kingman, Arizona
October 23-24 -- Oklahoma State Convention, Ardmore, Oklahoma
November 7 -- Fall TechFest, Lakewood, Colorado
November 7-8 -- Georgia Section Convention, Lawrenceville, Georgia
November 14 -- HamJam Convention, Alpharetta, Georgia
November 14-15 -- Indiana State Convention, Fort Wayne, Indiana
December 11-12 -- West Central Florida Section Convention, Plant City,
Florida
Find conventions and hamfests in your area.
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