Recent News
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05/11/2012 | No ARRL Audio News on May 17, Will Return May 24
Due to staff travel to the Dayton Hamvention, there will be no ARRL Audio News on Thursday, May 17. The ARRL Audio News will return on May 24. The distribution of The ARRL Letter will not change, and will be sent out on its regular schedule.
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05/11/2012 | Surfin’: Weekending at 39.8211°N, 84.2561°W
This week, Surfin’ reviews what you need for traveling well to the Dayton Hamvention®.
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05/10/2012 | ARRL EXPO Offers Activities for the DIYer
When the ARRL EXPO comes to the Dayton Hamvention® May 18-20, it will bring activities for almost every Amateur Radio activity under the Sun. From radiosport to card checking to scouting to the Youth Lounge, every radio amateur will definitely find someth
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05/09/2012 | Three Hams Venture to ISS Next Week
NASA will televise the launch and docking of the next mission to the International Space Station (ISS), scheduled for May 14. NASA Flight Engineer Joseph Acaba, KE5DAR, and his two Russian crewmates, Soyuz Commander Gennady Padalka, RN3DT, and Flight Engi
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05/09/2012 | Heathkit Educational Systems Closes Up Shop
For the second time since 1992, Heathkit Educational Services (HES) has shuttered its doors. Rumors of the legendary kit-building company’s demise were posted on QRZ.com, with several readers bringing the news to the attention of the ARRL. In August 2011,
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05/08/2012 | Senate Approves Two New FCC Commissioners, Commission to Be at Full Strength
Six months after President Barack Obama nominated Jessica Rosenworcel and Ajit Varadaraj Pai to the Federal Communications Commission, the Senate confirmed their appointments on Monday, May 7. Rosenworcel, a Democrat, fills the seat vacated by Michael Cop
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05/08/2012 | BSA to Offer Morse Code Interpreter Strip
For many years, Boy Scouts and Scouters have been able to earn an interpreter strip to wear on their uniforms. This strip -- worn on the uniform above the right pocket -- denotes proficiency in a foreign language or sign language. Each language has its ow
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05/07/2012 | Coast Guard to Join Armed Forces Crossband Communications Test
The US Coast Guard will be joining the Army, Air Force, Navy and Marines in the 2012 Armed Forces Crossband Test, scheduled for May 12. In addition to the Coast Guard station, five Army stations, three Air Force stations and six Navy/Marine Corps stations
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