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International Lighthouse-Lightship Weekend

International Lighthouse Lightship Weekend (ILLW) is on Saturday, August 19, and Sunday, August 20, 2023. In County Clare, Ireland, the Limerick Clare Radio Club, EI4LCR, will celebrate the 26th annual event by operating non-stop for 48 hours from the Loop…

Champlain Valley Amateur Radio Club & Texas Missle Test

A new special event will take place on Saturday, August 19, 2023, involving amateur radio and former Atlas F missile silos. Beginning at 11:00 AM EDT, amateur radio operators from the Champlain Valley Amateur Radio Club (CVARC), W2UXC, as well…

RATPAC Program

Please see the upcoming Winlink Presentations schedule on RATPAC (ZOOM) to be held on 4 consecutive Thursday evenings and then to be placed on You Tube under the RATPAC video series.  The original live series will offer you an opportunity…

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Here is the latest from the ARRL

ARRL The National Association for Amateur Radio®, as part of its mission to protect Amateur Radio, has filed comments against a proposal that would introduce high-power digital communications to the shortwave spectrum that in many instances is immediately adjacent to…

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ARRL dues increase

Dear ARRL members, Yesterday, the ARRL Board of Directors completed their second annual meeting. I’m writing to let you know that they made the tough, but necessary, decision to increase the regular membership dues rate to $59 a year starting…

Bill to remove Private land use restrictions on Ham Radio has been reintroduced

Folks, Great news!  The Bill to remove Private land use restrictions on Ham Radio has been reintroduced.  Below is the QST from ARRL HQ. SB QST @ ARL $ARLB011 ARLB011 Legislation to Remove Private Land Use Restrictions on Amateur Radio…

Foundation Grant Application Period Now Open

ARRL Foundation Accepting Applications for Grants in June The ARRL Foundation is now accepting grant applications from amateur radio organizations for eligible amateur radio-related projects and initiatives, particularly those focused on educating, licensing, and supporting amateur radio activities. To grow…

Did you know the history of broadcasting?

Huge thanks to Noah from Lyndhurst, NJ for sharing with us the amazing history of broadcasting. https://wyomingllcattorney.com/Blog/Business-Studies-Broadcasting-History This is an article that he and his father found together recently on Broadcasting and its History. It includes a great breakdown on…

W5ES radio raffle

Raffle tickets are $20 each or $180 for ten, payable to El Paso Amateur Radio Club via PayPal. Please put IC7300 in the comments.

Green Country Hamfest

Don’t be stuck at home this weekend! Hitch up your wagons and ride the Mother Road to Claremore, Oklahoma, home of the famous humorist Will Rogers, for the annual Green Country Hamfest, Friday, April 7 and Saturday, April 8. There…