RSGB Elections

If you are an RSGB Member, don’t forget to vote for the two candidates that you would like to see as Board Directors for the next two years. You can find out more about each of them on the RSGB website at rsgb.org/candidates. There is a link at the top and the bottom of the […]

Friday, 24th March 2023

The K7RA Solar Update

Sunspot numbers were lower again this week, with the averagedeclining from 143.6 two weeks ago to 118.7 last week and now 68this week. Average daily solar flux sank 8 points from 153.6 lastweek to 145.6.Six new sunspot groups emerged over the week, one on March 17,another March 18, three more on March 19, one more on March 21 andanother on March 22... [continue]

Thursday, 23rd March 2023

NoV available for optional Coronation RSL

As part of our Coronation celebration activities, Ofcom approved R as the optional Coronation regional secondary locator prefix for all radio amateurs to use during May and June 2023. You will need to apply for a Notice of Variation—or NoV—and the form is now available on our website.

CT Governor Proclaims April 16 – 22 Amateur Radio Recognition Week

Amateur Radio Included in FEMA Guide for National Emergency Preparedness

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has released a final version (March 2023) of the National Incident Management System (NIMS) Information and Communications Technology (ICT) Functional Guidance. The guidance, which provides a framework for communications resources within incident management, officially includes support from amateur rad... [continue]

Wednesday, 22nd March 2023

Phone Service Restored at ARRL Headquarters - March 22, 2023

Update: Wedneday, March 22, 2023 @ 12:41 PM Eastern Time:Telephone service was quickly restored at ARRL Headquarters. Incoming and outgoing phone calls are working. Thank you for your understanding.Wedneday, March 22, 2023 @ 10:00 AM Eastern Time:ARRL Headquarters is currently experiencing a telephone outage. Incoming and outgoing phone calls have ... [continue]

Temporary Telephone Outage at ARRL Headquarters - March 22, 2023

Wedneday, March 22, 2023 @ 10:00 AM Eastern Time:ARRL Headquarters is currently experiencing a telephone outage. Incoming and outgoing phone calls have been disrupted. We are currently working with our provider to correct the issue.Members and prospective members are encouraged to visit the ARRL website to access most services | www.arrl.org. Man... [continue]

Sunday, 19th March 2023

Austria restricts 23cm band operation

Austria has become the latest country to impose restrictions on Amateur Radio operation in the 23 cm band (1240-1300 MHz) to protect to protect ground-based receivers for the Galileo RNSS satellite constellation. Austria’s national amateur radio society ÖVSV say: Changes … Continue reading →... [continue]

ANS-078 AMSAT News Service Weekly Bulletins

In this edition: * AMSAT at Dayton Hamvention – Call for Volunteers * Alan Johnston To Present at QSO Today Virtual Ham Expo * IARU Coordinates Two New Satellites * AMSAT 2021 Annual Report Available * AMSAT Recognized for Educational Support * Changes to AMSAT-NA TLE Distribution for March 16, 2023 * ARISS News * Upcoming Satellite Operation... [continue]

Friday, 17th March 2023

Tornado Season and Amateur Radio

Tornado season is fast approaching, and amateur radio operators will again play a key role in helping the National Weather Service (NWS) issue accurate and timely warnings. In fact, March through May is considered the most active period for tornadoes to develop.The NWS reports there have already been 255 preliminary filtered reported tornadoes and ... [continue]

The K7RA Solar Update

Six new sunspot groups emerged over the past week, two on March 9,another on March 10, one more on March 12, and another two on March14.Sunspot numbers and solar flux declined this week.Average daily sunspot numbers softened from 143.6 to 118.7, andaverage daily solar flux from 181.6 to 153.6.Predicted solar flux is 135, 140, 138, and 135 on March ... [continue]