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07/30/2021 | The K7RA Solar Update

Solar activity slowed this week. Read More
07/29/2021 | 8-Meter Experimental Station on the Air from the US

An experimental station is on the air on 8 meters. Read More
07/29/2021 | MARS HF Net Participants Aid in Response to Fatal Maritime Disaster

Members of a MARS net were able to alert the US Coast Guard to a sinking fishing vessel. Read More
07/28/2021 | Amateur Radio Activities to be a Part of Missouri’s State Bicentennial Celebration

The Missouri First Capitol State Historic Site in St. Charles will host an amateur radio event on August 10, in association with this year’s celebration of the Missouri State Bicentennial. Read More
07/28/2021 | FCC to Re-Establish Technological Advisory Council, Solicits Membership Nominations

The FCC is seeking nominations for a chairperson and members of the Technological Advisory Council (TAC). Read More
07/23/2021 | Stations to Celebrate Fourth Anniversary of FT8

Many stations will take to the airwaves August 2 – 15, to celebrate the 4th anniversary of FT8. Read More
07/23/2021 | ARRL Board of Directors Creates Emergency Communications and Field Services Committee

The ARRL Board of Directors has approved By-Law changes creating a third Standing Committee that joins the existing Administration and Finance Committee and Programs and Services Committee. Read More
07/23/2021 | The K7RA Solar Update

It’s exciting to observe increasing sunspot activity. Read More
07/22/2021 | ARRL Announces Leadership Changes in the Central Division

ARRL Central Division Director Kermit Carlson, W9XA, has stepped down as Central Division Director. Read More
07/22/2021 | Massachusetts Court Okays Amateur Radio Tower, Citing Board of Appeals’ Error

A judge in the Massachusetts Land Court has ruled that the Zoning Board of Appeals in the City of Framingham “erred” in revoking a building permit for an 80-foot ham radio tower. Read More
07/22/2021 | FCC Investigating Alleged “Jamming” on 40 Meters

Reports suggest that jamming stations have been deployed on the lower portion of 40 meters. The FCC's looking into it. Read More
07/20/2021 | AO-109 (RadFxSat-2/AMSAT Fox-1E) Open for Amateur Use

AMSAT’s Engineering and Operations Teams have announced that AO-109 (RadFxSat-2/AMSAT Fox-1E) is now open for amateur use. Read More
07/19/2021 | AMSAT-NA Issues First Call for Papers

AMSAT-NA has issued its first call for papers for the 39th Annual AMSAT Space Symposium. Read More
07/19/2021 | ARRL 2020 Annual Report Now Available to Download

The ARRL 2020 Annual Report has been posted and is available to download. Read More
07/19/2021 | Amateur Radio Responds to Flooding in Western Europe

IARU Region 1 reports volunteers have responded in the wake of catastrophic flooding in Europe. Read More
07/16/2021 | The K7RA Solar Update

Tad Cook, K7RA, Seattle, reports: Solar activity declined this week — by a lot. Read More