TalkGroup 98009 is the World Events – Coronavirus ham radio channel. Users are encouraged to utilize this talkgroup for Coronavirus-related traffics (updates, report, and other medical developments. Volunteers are needed to conduct net or roundtable QSOs. Update your codeplugs to include TG98009 World Events – Coronavirus. Tweet
04/03/2020 Past ARRL Treasurer James E. “Jim” McCobb, Jr., K1LU (ex-K1LLU, W1LLU), of West Newbury, Massachusetts, died on April 1. An ARRL Life Member, he was 77. McCobb served as ARRL Treasurer, a volunteer post, for nearly 32 years, from 1980 until 2012, when he was succeeded by current ARRL Treasurer Rick Niswander, K7GM. An…
On the 20 March 2020, the RSGB stopped accepting new exam bookings as part of its response to the government’s guidance concerning coronavirus. Since then, it has been exploring ways in which it can use the online exams platform to enable new people to access amateur radio and obtain their licence. Following rigorous tests, the…
Don’t forget that voting for the RSGB elections is still open. If you’ve struggled to find your Membership number, the Society has made it easier for you by adding it to the righthand sidebar of your Members’ page when you log into Membership Services. This is your opportunity to choose who you want to be…
A good news story to start this week’s news. The RSGB would like to wish Bill Sykes, G2HCG a happy 100th birthday for Wednesday, 8 April 2020. Bill is well-known for his involvement with JBeam aerials and for his in-depth knowledge of aerials in general. He is still active, mostly on 80m slow scan television.…
Crystal Cox/Business Insider It’s perfect. And by “perfect,” I mean there’s never been a better Porsche 911. When I first drove an all-wheel-drive 911, I thought it was like cheating. I enjoy a slightly tail-happy sports car, but I don’t relishRead the full article at https://www.businessinsider.com/porsche-911-carrera-4s-992-review-photos-features-details-verdict-2020-4. STRAY SIGNALS does not claim ownership of the article.…
AF6L Ham Member QRZ Page A new dual paddle morse key designed by David Oakes, AF6L, and ex-Boeing engineer/machinist Erik Hergert has reached over 50% backing in less than one day on Kickstarter. Link: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/af6l/the-spirit-morse-key?ref=a56jyb With 58 more days to go, it looks like this project will not only be successful but will be over-subscribed.…
04/02/2020 We know many examiners have canceled amateur radio license exam sessions to meet the requirements and recommendations of national and local government and of health officials. The health and safety of examinees and our Volunteer Examiners (VEs) is first and foremost in any decision-making process. The ARRL Volunteer Examiner Coordinator (VEC) does not offer…
Fatu Hiva, an island in the Marquesas, was the couple’s first sight of land at the end of a 3,000 mile leg, which took them 22 days. Read the full article at https://www.capenews.net/falmouth/news/circumnavigating-the-globe-has-never-a-dull-moment/article_24d5b596-f1e7-5ce0-b460-1fc1c7f7b322.html. STRAY SIGNALS does not claim ownership of the article. The original author is responsible for the content of this post Tweet
By TO Acorn Staff | on April 02, 2020 Members of the Conejo Valley Amateur Radio Club have overcome the social separation issue imposed during the coronavirus— they meet several times a day using their radios. The on-the-air meetings usually include some 20 to 30 participants who check in through a central network control operator…