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 […]
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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 […]
ARRL and FEMA Sign Agreement: Ham Radio is as Relevant as Ever
ZCZC AX03QST de W1AWSpecial Bulletin 3 ARLX003From ARRL HeadquartersNewington CT May 26, 2023To all radio amateurs ARRL and FEMA Sign Agreement: Ham Radio is as Relevant as Ever The agreement emphasizes the importance of skilled Amateur Radio Operators in times of crisis and the role of ARES leadership within the emergency communications space. ARES (see […]
Electronics Flea Market (EFM)
Electronics Flea Market (EFM) – Sunday, May 14, 2023 at West Valley College / via ASVARO https://www.asvaro.org/ The Electronics Flea Market (http://www.electronicsfleamarket.com/) is being held in the parking lot of the West Valley College in Saratoga from 6:00AM until noon. IMPORTANT NOTICE: New Flea Market starting time is 6:00 AM. Please don’t arrive in the […]
Time to Get Ready for Field Day
Time to Get Ready for Field Day / via ARRL ARRL Field Day is just over two months away, but like spring cleaning, it pays to start getting ready now. 2023 Field Day will be held June 24-25. It is ham radio’s open house. Every June, hams throughout North America set up temporary transmitting stations […]