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05/21/2010 | The K7RA Solar Update
Eleven days with no sunspots, but something emerged late Thursday, and it may be the return of old sunspot group 1069. Sunspot group 1069 was visible from May 4-8 before disappearing over the horizon. The return of that sunspot gives a daily sunspot numbe
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05/21/2010 | Surfin’: Hammin’ at the Hamvention®This week, Surfin’ recalls the hits and misses at the 2010 Dayton Hamvention.
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05/20/2010 | There’s Still Time to Enter the 2010 ARRL Photo Contest!
Have you ever wanted to see a photo of yours in QST, the annual ARRL Amateur Radio Calendar or another ARRL publication? Well, here’s your chance! If you’re among the winners, not only will your photographic skill be propagated far and wide, but we’re off
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05/19/2010 | Spring Section Manager Election Results
In the only Section Manager race this spring, Tom Ciciora, KA9QPN, of Sandwich, was re-elected as the ARRL Illinois Section Manager with 954 votes. His opponent, Michael J. Schulz, W9MJS, of Wayne, received 799 votes. Election ballots were counted Tuesday
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05/18/2010 | Amateur Radio Operators “Stand Down” from Chinese Earthquake Relief
The earthquake that struck China’s Qinghai province on April 14 killed more than 2000 people and left thousands of people injured and homeless. According to Fan Bin, BA1RB, of the Chinese Radio Sports Association (CRSA), relief efforts are continuing for
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05/18/2010 | ARRL’s Annual Donor Reception Welcomes Record Crowd
The annual reception for ARRL donors in Dayton welcomed the largest attendance since its inception in 2002. Nearly 150 donors who contributed $1000 or more during the previous year enjoyed the reception on May 13 at the Meadowbrook Country Club in Clayton
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05/18/2010 | FCC Again Denies Amateur’s Petition Regarding Station Identification
On May 18, the FCC denied a Petition for Reconsideration filed by Glen Zook, K9STH, that asked for changes in Part 97 regarding how often amateurs must identify themselves on the air. This action follows the Commission’s denial of Zook’s April 2009 Petiti
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05/17/2010 | Maker Faire to Feature Amateur Radio Again in 2010
Ham radio demonstrations and displays are in the works for Maker Faire the world’s largest do-it-yourself (DIY) festival. As in 2009, the festival will once again take place at the San Mateo County Expo Center in California on May 22-23. According to ARR
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