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08/30/2011 | Special Event Stations Mark Tenth Anniversary of 9/11
In remembrance of those who died in the terrorist attacks that occurred on September 11, 2001, several Amateur Radio Special Event Stations are being planned.
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01/18/2011 | Foundation for Amateur Radio Invites Scholarship Applications
The non-profit Foundation for Amateur Radio (FAR) is now accepting applications for 48 scholarships for the academic year 2011-2012 to assist radio amateurs pursuing higher education. FAR fully funds two of scholarships and administers 46 others without c
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11/12/2010 | Surfin’: Stuff for Hamming (Not Stuffing for Turkeys)This week, Surfin’ reveals the contents of a folder filled with stuff.
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10/22/2010 | Surfin’: Missing the Netherlands AntillesThis week, Surfin’ waxes nostalgically about Bonaire and the dissolved Netherlands Antilles.
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05/24/2010 | Ham Visitors to South Africa Able to Operate, Use Special Call Sign Prefix During World Cup
Through an agreement between the South African Radio League (SARL) and the Independent Communications Authority of South Africa, those radio amateurs who will be attending the FIFA World Cup in South Africa may use a special ZS call sign during the event.
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10/06/2009 | Oldest National Amateur Radio Society Marks 100th Anniversary
In 2010, the Wireless Institute of Australia (WIA) -- the oldest national Amateur Radio society -- will celebrate its 100th anniversary. On March 11, 1910, the WIA had its beginnings when a group of wireless pioneers gathered at the Hotel Australia, Marti
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08/13/2009 | 7O1YGF Operation Approved for DXCC Credit
On August 12, ARRL DXCC Manager Bill Moore, NC1L, announced that after more than eight years, the 7O1YGF operation in 2000 from Yemen has been approved for DXCC credit. Moore cited a review of "recently received information," as well as "ad
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08/06/2009 | Surfin': Discovering the Voice of America in OhioThis week, Surfin' visits a blog and learns all about the Voice of America facility in southwestern Ohio.
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