-
02/12/2009 | Oklahoma Hams Warn of Oncoming Tornadoes
A rare winter tornado struck Oklahoma around dinner time on Tuesday, February 10. According to various news reports, Oklahoma officials credited Amateur Radio operators with spotting the tornadoes and relaying the information to the National Weather Servi
Learn More -
Feature
02/11/2009 | My Eyes, Ears and Voice to the WorldMeeting the ALS Challenge
Learn More -
02/11/2009 | NCVEC Question Pool Committee Begins Work on 2010 Technician Pool Revisions
The National Conference of Volunteer Examiner Coordinators' (NCVEC) Question Pool Committee (QPC) is currently reviewing the Technician class (Element 2) question pool. According to QPC Chairman Rol Anders, K3RA, the review is part of a regular process: &
Learn More -
02/11/2009 | Operation Approved for DXCC Credit
ARRL DXCC Manager Bill Moore, NC1L, reports that the 2008 TT8JT DXpedition to Chad has been approved for DXCC credit. If you have any questions about this operation, please send an e-mail to the ARRL DXCC Desk.
Learn More -
02/10/2009 | Jim Smith, VK9NS (SK)
Jim Smith, VK9NS (ex-P29JS), of Norfolk Island, Australia, passed away Tuesday, February 10, after a short illness. He was 80. A noted DXer and ARRL member, Smith was #81 on the Islands on the Air (IOTA) Honour Roll.
Learn More -
02/10/2009 | Amateurs Coordinate Snow Rescue of Fellow Ham
On January 25, Dale Ashcroft, KC7UYM, of Hyde Park, Utah, convinced his wife that it was a fine day for a drive. His pick-up truck was equipped with emergency food, blanket, water, a shovel and tow chain -- and his 2 meter radio. They headed off to Atlant
Learn More -
Feature
02/10/2009 | ARDF Update: Bearings in Beantown: USA's 9th ARDF ChampionshipsGet your direction-finding gear ready and start practicing. Then make your travel plans for Boston and the next on-foot foxhunting championships.
Learn More -
02/10/2009 | W1AW to QSY on 160 Meters
Starting Monday, March 9, the Hiram Percy Maxim Memorial Station, W1AW, will begin using a new 160 meter frequency for its CW transmissions. According to W1AW Station Manager Joe Carcia, NJ1Q, there has been what he called "i
Learn More
Search for Amateur Radio News
