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10/31/2008 | Anything for a BuckAfter writing my last column I was amazed by the number of people who wrote to tell me that cell phones are dangerous, and they have proof! I was directed to one of a number of videos that were available on YouTube, showing kernels of popcorn on a table t
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10/31/2008 | The ARRL VEC: More than Just Amateur Radio Exams
When you think of ARRL's Volunteer Examiner Coordinator Department (VEC), Amateur Radio licensing exams are probably what come to mind. The ARRL VEC handles questions regarding exam requirements, exam accommodations, exam test locations, exam question poo
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10/30/2008 | Third Annual ARRL On-Line Auction Nears Finish Line
With just a few days left, there are still great items available in the Third Annual ARRL On-Line Auction. The Auction, which kicked off Thursday, October 23, runs until 4 PM EDT Friday, October 31. With almost 200 items up for bid
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10/30/2008 | Surfin': I Phone, Therefore I HamThis week's Surfin' considers Amateur Radio applications for Apple's iPhone and other smartphones.
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10/30/2008 | FCC Responds to ARRL Petition Against Experimental License using 40 Meter Band
On Monday, October 20, the ARRL filed a "Petition for Modification or Cancellation of Experimental Authorization" (Petition) with the FCC with respect to WE2XRH. According to the FCC, this experimental license -- issued to Digital Auror
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10/30/2008 | SKYWARN Recognition Day Set for December 6
The 10th Annual SKYWARN Recognition Day (SRD) Special Event will take place Saturday, December 6, 2008. SRD is co-sponsored by the ARRL and the National Weather Service (NWS) as a way to recognize the commitment made by Amateur Radio operators in helping
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10/30/2008 | New ARRL Satellite Book Available
The ARRL Satellite Handbook by QST Editor Steve Ford, WB8IMY, brings the thrill of satellite communications within your reach. Filled with understandable descriptions and illustrations, this book includes all the tools you need to partic
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10/30/2008 | ARRL Continuing Education Online Course Registration
Registration remains open through Sunday, November 9, 2008, for these online course sessions beginning on Friday, November 21, 2008: Amateur Radio Emergency Communications Level 2 (EC-002); Antenna Modeling (EC-004); HF Digital Communications (EC-005); VH
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