Commercial Interests Petition FCC for High Power Allocation on Shortwave Spectrum / via ARRL, 07/11/2023 The ad hoc group “Shortwave Modernization Coalition” petitioned the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to allow data communications on multiple bands within the HF 2 – 25 MHz range with up to 20 KW, including in bands immediately adjacent to spectrum […]
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Field Day 2023
Field Day 2023 was incredible! Lots of sunshine and fresh air – perfect weather. I visited three sites, including the CARES, PAARA, and W6YX stations. The latter visit was a first for me in nearly fifty years. Thank you all for the hospitality. Images are posted to our section’s Facebook page – https://www.facebook.com/arrlscv See especially the authentic ARRL […]
Pacificon 2023
Pacificon will be held October 20-22, 2023 at the San Ramon Marriott. Details are here — https://www.pacificon.org/ […]
Legislation to Remove Private Land Use Restrictions on Amateur Radio Introduced in Congress
Legislation to Remove Private Land Use Restrictions on Amateur Radio Introduced in Congress / via ARRL Congressmen Bill Johnson (OH-06) and Joe Courtney (CT-02) reintroduced a bill in the US House of Representatives on June 12 — H.R.4006 https://tinyurl.com/2vkd8vhn , https://tinyurl.com/4p67smfe — to remove private land use restrictions that prohibit, restrict, or impair the ability of Amateur Radio […]
FCC ULS System Restored
FCC ULS System Restored / via ARRL06/27/2023 The FCC Universal Licensing System (ULS) has resumed operations, including the Electronic Batch Filing system (EBF). As of June 27, 2023, all systems have been reported to be working. However, visitors to the website will see a message referring them to Public Notice DA 23-529 for additional information […]
QST – Field Day is June 24-25, 2023
Field Day is ham radio’s open house. Every June, more than 40,000 hams throughout North America set up temporary transmitting stations in public places to demonstrate ham radio’s science, skill and service to our communities and our nation. It combines public service, emergency preparedness, community outreach, and technical skills all in a single event. Field […]
Thanks, Darryl / KI6LDM for this Announcement
Thanks, Darryl / KI6LDM for this announcement – The 2023 CARES Field Day which will be held in person at the Quinlan Community Center, 10185 North Stelling Road, Cupertino. “Our setup will be in the south parking lot just to the west of the Quinlan Community Center building. Cupertino Amateur Radio Emergency Services (CARES) is a […]
Sea Otter Classic 2023 Mission Complete for the Year
SEA OTTER CLASSIC 2023 MISSION COMPLETE FOR THE YEAR The San Benito County Amateur Radio Association with assistance from amateur radio operators from three other counties provided communication support for the Sea Otter Classic in April 2023. The Sea Otter Classic is a bicycle event in Monterey County with about 7000 participants and tens of […]
Upcoming Amateur Exam Opportunities
Upcoming amateur exam opportunities / via BAEARS Our next session will be Saturday August 12 in Redwood City. Reservations are required so please visit our website at https://www.baears.com/ to register. You will find The “session Info” banner with information on the session and the link to register under “Upcoming Sessions”. Our last class in Santa Clara had […]
The CQ DX Marathon Program
The CQ DX Marathon Program, via Mark / WC3W The CQ DX Marathon Program is the fastest growing DX program in the world today having grown 46% in 2022. It is not a contest, instead it is a “marathon” of working DX stations from January 1 through December 31st. Each DX country/DX entity scores one […]