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07/28/2010 | The Bands “Heat Up” for the 2010 ARRL UHF Contest
VHF/UHF weak-signal operators across North America are making the final tests on their stations in preparation for the ARRL UHF Contest, coming up the weekend of August 7-8. Most VHF+ weak-signal operation takes place on the two lowest bands of the VHF sp
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12/18/2009 | Midwest VHF/UHF Society Frequency Measuring Test
The Midwest VHF/UHF Society frequency measuring test will be held December 28 through 30. The MVUS Frequency Measuring Test is intended to supplement, not replace, the ARRL frequency measuring test. The test will begin at 1500 UTC on Monday, December 28 a
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09/01/2009 | Get Ready for the Upcoming ARRL September VHF QSO Party
September is here, and according to ARRL Contest Branch Manager Sean Kutzko, KX9X, that means the VHF bands are getting a workout. "If you've never experienced the fun of VHF+ operating, the ARRL September VHF QSO Party is a great place to start.&quo
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08/07/2009 | The K7RA Solar Update
We had some nice sunspot activity from July 3-10 -- and we were hoping for a return 27-28 days later -- but it never happened. Varying by latitude, the Sun rotates relative to Earth about every 27.5 days. If that same region was still active or the activi
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05/01/2009 | Amateur Radio Quiz: Calculation CalisthenicsThese are typical problems a ham might encounter over the course of normal operations. How long, how high, how heavy -- all are part of getting that radio gear working and keeping it working. Don’t despair, all of the necessary formulas and conversi
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08/01/2008 | ARRL In Action: What Have We Been Up To Lately?This feature -- including convenient Web links to useful information -- is a concise monthly update of some of the things ARRL is doing on behalf of its members. This installment covers the month of July.
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07/25/2008 | W1AW/KL7 to hit the airwaves July 26
Special event station W1AW/KL7 will be on the air from grid square BP56 July 26-August 10 on all bands from 160-6 meters. This ARRL 2008 Alaska State Convention Special Event Station plans to run t
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06/03/2008 | Get Ready for the ARRL June VHF QSO Party
June is here, and according to ARRL Contest Branch Manager Sean Kutzko, KX9X, that means the VHF bands are starting to get some steam. "If you've never experienced the fun of VHF+ operating, the ARRL June VHF QSO Party is a great place to start. With
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