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From: memberlist at www.arrl.org (ARRL Web site)
Date: Thu,  4 Oct 2012 15:31:57 -0400 (EDT)
Subject: [Letter-List] The ARRL Letter for October 4, 2012
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            The  ARRL Letter

Published by the American Radio Relay League
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October 4, 2012

Editor: S. Khrystyne Keane, K1SFA <k1sfa at arrl.org>

ARRL Home Page <http://www.arrl.org/>ARRL Letter Archive
<http://www.arrl.org/arrlletter/>Audio News
<http://www.arrl.org/arrlletter/audio/> IN THIS ISSUE

- + IARU News: Peter Lake, ZL2AZ, Appointed Chairman of IARU Region 3
- + ARRL Invites Nominations for 2012 International Humanitarian Award
- + Check Out the November Issue of QST
- + Silent Key: Goran Savic, YT2A, Killed in Plane Crash
- + Public Service: The Weather Channel to Begin Naming Winter Storms
- ARRL in Action: What Have We Been Up to Lately?
- + At the Workbench: Attention Kit Builders -- The ARRL Wants to Hear
from You!
- Solar Update
- + ARRL Recognizes: Thomas Schaefer, NY4I,  Wins September QST Cover
Plaque Award
- MFJ Celebrates 40th Anniversary
- ARRL HQ Seeks Applicants for QST Technical Editor
- This Week in Radiosport
- Amateur Radio Fun: New QuickStats Now Available on ARRL Website
- Amateur Astronomy Group Solicits Papers for New Mexico Conference
- Upcoming ARRL Section, State and Division Conventions and Events

+ Available on ARRL Audio News <http://www.arrl.org/arrl-audio-news>.

==> + IARU NEWS: PETER LAKE, ZL2AZ, APPOINTED CHAIRMAN OF IARU REGION 3

   The Directors in IARU Region 3 have voted to appoint Peter Lake,
ZL2AZ, of Wellington, New Zealand, as the Chairman of IARU Region 3. He
replaces Michael Owen, VK3KI, who passed away unexpectedly last month.
Owen, who was also President of the Wireless Institute of Australia,
had served as Region 3 Chairman since 2006. "I am extremely grateful to
my fellow Directors for their support in this difficult time, and for
the procedural work by [IARU Region 3] Secretary Ken Yamamoto, JA1CJP,
to formalize an appointment," Lake said in a statement. "I will do my
best to carry through all the work that we have in progress, much of it
due to items and ideas put in place by Michael. It is my privilege to
have the opportunity to serve you, the Member Societies and fellow
amateurs in Region 3." Read more here
<http://www.arrl.org/news/peter-lake-zl2az-appointed-chairman-of-iaru-region-3>.

==> + ARRL INVITES NOMINATIONS FOR 2012 INTERNATIONAL HUMANITARIAN
AWARD

   Nominations are open for the 2012 ARRL International Humanitarian
Award. This award is conferred upon an amateur or amateurs who
demonstrate devotion to human welfare, peace and international
understanding through Amateur Radio. The League established the annual
prize to recognize those radio amateurs who have used ham radio to
provide extraordinary service to others in times of crisis or disaster.
As one of the few telecommunication services that allow people
throughout the world from all walks of life to meet and talk with each
other, Amateur Radio spreads goodwill across political boundaries. The
ARRL International Humanitarian Award recognizes the Amateur Radio
Service's unique role in international communication and the assistance
amateurs regularly provide to people in need. Read more here
<http://www.arrl.org/news/arrl-invites-nominations-for-2012-international-humanitarian-award>.

==> + CHECK OUT THE NOVEMBER ISSUE OF QST

Ever since the dawn of civilization, man has looked to the heavens and
pondered his existence. Thousands of years later, we still look to the
stars, but with radio, the stars seem a little closer. The November
issue of QST features a group of middle school students from Arizona
who reached for the stars with a high-altitude balloon launch and a QSO
with the International Space Station. Join them on their adventure as
you delve into the latest issue of QST.

   Kaci Heins, KF7RCV, is a sixth grade teacher in Flagstaff, Arizona.
In addition to her teaching duties, she leads the Space Spartans, an
after-school science club. In her article "Reaching for the Stars with
Radio," Heins tells how she used Amateur Radio -- including a
high-altitude balloon launch with a repeater and a radio telescope
project -- to capture her students' imaginations, both in and out of
the classroom. Many states have laws against using cell phones in your
car, making it illegal to talk or text behind the wheel. But what about
using your mobile rig while driving? In his article "Distracted Driving
and Amateur Radio -- A Civil (Law) Perspective," ARRL Volunteer Counsel
John Swartz, WA9AQN, points out that operating mobile isn't just a
legislative issue.

Amateur Radio clubs are always looking for projects they can do
together. In his article "A Club Project -- Automatic Mobile Power
Control," Jim Cook, W8WKE, details a simple and inexpensive APRS group
project to give hams a way to experience the thrill of the workbench.
With the advent of computers with built-in sound cards, the digital
modes have gained popularity. Thomas W. Brooks, KE1R, has always been
fascinated -- and mystified -- by PSK31. In his article "PSK31 -- A
Different View," Brooks found a way to not only hear the PSK31 tones,
but to see them, too.

ARRL Contributing Editor H. Ward Silver, N0AX, takes a look at the
Array Solutions AIMuhf vector impedance analyzer in this month's
Product Review. He says this accessory "offers reflection and
impedance-only measurements for dedicated and popular measurement
functions. The host software creates easy-to-read displays and
easy-to-use pre-programmed functions." ARRL Test Engineer Bob Allison,
WB1GCM, checked out the DZKit HT-7 40 meter AM handheld transceiver,
saying that it "is a fully functional single channel, crystal
controlled 40 meter AM handheld transceiver kit that is fun to build
and fun to operate. Users must accept the challenges of making contacts
with low power and limited antennas while portable."

Of course, there are the usual columns you know and have come to expect
in the November QST: Happenings, Hints & Kinks, The Doctor is In, Short
Takes, Technical Correspondence, Vintage Radio, How's DX? and more,
including lots of new books and products. Look for your November issue
in your mailbox. QST is the official journal of the ARRL, the national
association for Amateur Radio. QST is just one of the many benefits of
ARRL membership. To join, or to renew your ARRL membership, please see
the ARRL web page <https://www.arrl.org/join-arrl-renew-membership/>.

==> + SILENT KEY: GORAN SAVIC, YT2A, KILLED IN PLANE CRASH

   While on a routine training mission, Serbian Air Force Major Goran
Savic, YT2A, was killed trying to direct his plane away from a
residential area in Nova Pazova, Serbia. According to Nova Pazova
Municipal President Dorde Radinovic, the plane crashed into the yard of
a private house. Due to Savic's skill in maneuvering the aircraft,
there were no casualties on the ground. "The aircraft went down between
two structures, Radinovic explained to B92
<http://www.b92.net/eng/news/society-article.php?yyyy=2012&mm=09&dd=26&nav_id=82361>,
a Serbian news outlet. "One pilot ejected, while the other made an
effort until the last moment (before ejecting) not to hit a house in
this residential area. Once the plane stopped, there was no explosion
either." According to B92, Savic was found close to his plane and was
in serious condition when medical teams reached him. He later died at
the hospital. Savic's co-pilot, Lieutenant Colonel Tomislav Becagovic,
managed to jump out of the aircraft before impact and survived the
crash.

==> + PUBLIC SERVICE: THE WEATHER CHANNEL TO BEGIN NAMING WINTER STORMS

   Beginning this winter, The Weather Channel will begin naming what it
calls "noteworthy winter storms." As The Weather Channel explained on
its website, "[a] storm with a name is easier to follow, which will
mean fewer surprises and more preparation. In addition to providing
information about significant winter storms by referring to them by
name, the name itself will make communication and information sharing
in the constantly expanding world of social media much easier." Unlike
the National Hurricane Center -- which has named tropical storms and
hurricanes since the 1940s -- the National Weather Service does not
name winter storms. Read more here
<http://www.arrl.org/news/the-weather-channel-to-begin-naming-winter-storms>
<http://www.arrl.org/news/the-weather-channel-to-begin-naming-winter-storms>.

==> ARRL IN ACTION: WHAT HAVE WE BEEN UP TO LATELY?

   This feature is a concise monthly update of some of the things the
ARRL is doing on behalf of its members. This installment -- which
covers the month of September -- takes a look at how the ARRL is laying
the groundwork for its 100th birthday celebration, planning for the
2015 World Radiocommunication Conference, Section Manager training at
ARRL Headquarters, operations approved for DXCC credit, improvements to
W1AW, reports from the Official Observer Desk and more. Read more here
<http://www.arrl.org/news/arrl-in-action-what-have-we-been-up-to-lately-50>.

==> + AT THE WORKBENCH: ATTENTION KIT BUILDERS -- THE ARRL WANTS TO
HEAR FROM YOU!

The ARRL wants to hear from kit builders about simple, useful,
educational and exciting kits. These kits should have a high
probability for success and would serve as stepping stones for more
advanced projects. We are looking all sorts of kits, but RF detector
kits that work in the 380 MHz-2.5 GHz range are of special interest.
The kits should also have a "Wow, I built this and it works!" factor.
If you know of such a kit, please let us know by filling out a simple
form here <http://www.arrl.org/technology> by October 31.

==> SOLAR UPDATE

   Tad Cook, K7RA, reports: A coronal mass ejection (CME) hit the Earth
on September 30, causing a jump in geomagnetic indices. The planetary A
index on October 1 was 31, while the K index went as high as 7, making
aurora visible across the northern tier of the United States. The
far-northern latitude college A index was 23 (near Fairbanks, Alaska),
about the same as the mid-latitude index -- which was 21 -- in
Fredericksburg, Virginia. It is common during a geomagnetic disturbance
to see indices go much higher toward the poles than anywhere else. The
average daily sunspot numbers declined 8.3 points to 73, while the
average daily solar flux was off exactly 1 point to 128.7. The latest
prediction from NOAA/USAF has solar flux on October 4-7 at 110, 105 on
October 8, 100 on October 9-11, 115 on October 12-13, 120 on October
14, and then rising to a peak of 150 on October 20. The same forecast
has solar flux rebounding to 150 on November 16 after reaching a
minimum of 110 on November 4-5. The predicted planetary A index is 5 on
October 4-14, then 8, 12 and 10 on October 15-17, 5 on October 18-25,
10 on October 26, and then reaching a peak of 15 on October 29. Look
for more on the ARRL website on Friday, September 28. For more
information concerning radio propagation, visit the ARRL Technical
Information Service Propagation page
<http://www.arrl.org/propagation-of-rf-signals>.

==> + ARRL RECOGNIZES: THOMAS SCHAEFER, NY4I,  WINS SEPTEMBER QST COVER
PLAQUE AWARD

   The winner of the August QST Cover Plaque award is Thomas Schaefer,
NY4I, for his article "Your Antenna is on Fire!" Congratulations
Thomas! The QST  Cover Plaque Award -- given to the author or authors
of the best article in each issue -- is determined by a vote of ARRL
members on the QST Cover Plaque Poll web page
<http://www.arrl.org/cover-plaque-poll>. Cast a ballot for your
favorite article in the October issue today.

==> MFJ CELEBRATES 40TH ANNIVERSARY

   In October 1972, Martin F. Jue, K5FLU, started MFJ in a hotel room
in Starkville, Mississippi. 40 years later, MFJ Enterprises
<http://www.mfjenterprises.com/> consists of six different ham radio
companies that manufacture more than 2000 products. To celebrate this
milestone, MFJ will host ARRL Day in the Park
<http://www.mfjenterprises.com/dayinpark.php> this weekend (October
6-7) at McKee Park <http://www.mfjenterprises.com/> in Starkville. An
ARRL-sanctioned event, ARRL Day in the Park will feature tours of the
MFJ facilities (including the factory and metal shop), tailgating,
forums, demonstrations and lunch -- all at no cost to attendees.
Special Event Station K5MFJ
<http://www.mfjenterprises.com/dayinpark_event.php> will also be on the
air. ARRL Chief Operating Officer Harold Kramer, WJ1B, and ARRL
Mississippi Section Manager Malcolm Keown, W5XX, will represent the
ARRL. Click here <http://www.mfjenterprises.com/dayinpark.php> to go to
the ARRL Day in the Park website.

==> ARRL HQ SEEKS APPLICANTS FOR QST TECHNICAL EDITOR

The League is currently looking to fill the position of QST Technical
Editor at ARRL Headquarters in Newington. Connecticut residency or the
ability to relocate to Connecticut is required. The QST Technical
Editor will provide leadership to the technical Amateur Radio community
by developing and promulgating a vision of the state of the Amateur
Radio art through the pages of QST.

Qualifications:

- Broad knowledge of and experience with Amateur Radio and electronics.
- Broad knowledge of and experience with the design and construction of
Amateur Radio equipment, antennas and accessories.
- Broad knowledge of and experience with Amateur Radio software.
- A bachelor or graduate college degree, preferably in a technical
field. Exceptional related work history can be substituted for a
degree.
- A minimum of three years of writing or editing experience.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively and productively with a
variety of people.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially Word and Excel.
- An Amateur Extra class license.

Click here <http://www.arrl.org/employment-opportunities> for more
information and an application. To apply, please send your cover letter
and resume via e-mail <mlevesque at arrl.org?subject=Technical20Position>,
or complete the application, print it out and mail it with your resume
and cover letter to Monique Levesque, ARRL, 225 Main St, Newington, CT
06111. You can also fax your application, cover letter and resume to
860-594-0298. Please include your salary history and salary
requirements. The ARRL is an equal opportunity employer.

==> THIS WEEK IN RADIOSPORT

This week:

- October 5 -- NCCC Sprint
- October 5-7 -- YLRL DX/NA YL Anniversary Contest
- October 6 -- TARA PSK Rumble Contest; EU Autumn Sprint (SSB)
- October 6-7 -- ARRL EME Contest <http://www.arrl.org/eme-contest>;
California QSO Party; EPC Russia DX Contest; Oceania DX Contest (SSB);
WAB HF Phone Contest
- October 7 -- UBA ON Contest (SSB)
- October 10 -- 10-10 International 10-10 Day Sprint; NAQCC Straight
Key/Bug Sprint
- October 10-11 -- CWops Mini-CWT Test

Next week:

- October 12 -- NCCC Sprint
- October 13 -- EU Autumn Sprint (CW); FISTS Fall Sprint
- October 13-14 -- Arizona QSO Party; Pennsylvania QSO Party; Makrothen
RTTY Contest; Oceania DX Contest (CW); QRP ARCI Fall QSO Party;
Scandinavian Activity Contest (SSB)
- October 14 -- North American Sprint (RTTY); SKCC Weekend Sprintathon

All dates, unless otherwise stated, are UTC. See the ARRL Contest
Branch page <http://www.arrl.org/contests>, the ARRL Contest Update
<http://www.arrl.org/The-ARRL-Contest-Update> and the WA7BNM Contest
Calendar <http://www.hornucopia.com/contestcal/index.html> for more
information. Looking for a Special Event station? Be sure to check out
the ARRL Special Event Stations web page
<http://www.arrl.org/special-event-stations>.

==> AMATEUR RADIO FUN: NEW QUICKSTATS NOW AVAILABLE ON ARRL WEBSITE

Four new poll questions have just been published on the QuickStats page
<http://www.arrl.org/quickstats> on the ARRL website. Let your voice be
heard!

   - Have you built a project using an Arduino microcontroller?
- Do you subscribe to any Amateur Radio e-mail lists (reflectors)?
- Do you prefer extended conversations on the air, or short contacts?
- Was public service the primary motivation for getting your Amateur
Radio license?

Visit the QuickStats page <http://www.arrl.org/quickstats> and be sure
to bookmark it in your browser. Results from this QuickStats poll will
be published in the January 2013 issue of QST on the QuickStats page,
located in the rear advertising section of the magazine. Along with
monthly poll results, QST QuickStats offers colorful charts and graphs
that highlight interesting Amateur Radio statistics.

==> AMATEUR ASTRONOMY GROUP SOLICITS PAPERS FOR NEW MEXICO CONFERENCE

   The Society of Amateur Radio Astronomers (SARA
<http://www.radio-astronomy.org/>) -- an organization for those
interested in radio astronomy -- is soliciting papers for presentation
at its 2013 Western Regional Conference
<http://www.radio-astronomy.org/node/394>, February 9-10, 2013 in
Socorro, New Mexico. Papers on radio astronomy hardware, software,
education, research strategies, observations and philosophy are
welcome. SARA members or supporters wishing to present a paper should
e-mail <westernconference at radio-astronomy> a letter of intent,
including a proposed title and informal abstract or outline no later
than December 1, 2012 (please inform SARA if more time is needed). Be
sure to include your full name, affiliation, postal address and e-mail
address, and indicate your willingness to attend the conference to
present your paper. Submitters will receive a response via e-mail,
typically within one week. Formal printed Proceedings will be published
for this conference and all presentations can be made available on CD.

==> UPCOMING ARRL SECTION, STATE AND DIVISION CONVENTIONS AND EVENTS

- October 6-7 -- ARRL Day in the Park <http://www.arrlmiss.org/>,
Starkville, Mississippi
- October 7 -- ARRL Connecticut State Convention
<http://www.arrl.org/hamfests/connecticut-state-convention-nutmeg-hamfest>,
Meriden, Connecticut
- October 12-14 -- ARRL National Convention
<http://www.arrl.org/hamfests/arrl-national-convention-pacificon-2012>,
Santa Clara, California
- October 13 -- ARRL Iowa State Convention
<http://www.arrl.org/hamfests/iowa-state-convention-hamboree-2012>,
Sergeant Bluff, Iowa
- October 13-14 -- ARRL Florida State Convention
<http://www.arrl.org/hamfests/florida-state-convention-melbourne-hamfest-1>,
Melbourne, Florida
- November 3-4 -- ARRL Georgia State Convention
<http://www.arrl.org/hamfests/georgia-state-convention-stone-mountain-hamfest-computer-expo-1>,
Lawrenceville, Georgia
- November 4 -- ARRL Iowa Section Convention
<http://www.arrl.org/hamfests/iowa-section-convention-41st-annual-drac-hamfest-computer-show'>,
Davenport, Iowa
- November 10 -- ARRL Alabama State Convention
<http://www.arrl.org/hamfests/alabama-state-convention-1>, Montgomery,
Alabama
- November 17-18 -- ARRL Indiana State Convention
<http://www.arrl.org/hamfests/indiana-state-convention-fort-wayne-hamfest-computer-expo-1>,
Fort Wayne, Indiana
- December 1-2 -- ARRL West Central Florida Section Convention
<http://www.arrl.org/hamfests/west-central-florida-section-convention-tampa-bay-hamfest-2>,
Palmetto, Florida
- January 18-19 -- ARRL North Texas Section Convention
<http://www.arrl.org/hamfests/north-texas-section-convention-cowtown-hamfest-1>,
Fort Worth, Texas
- January 19 -- ARRL Southern Florida Section Convention
<http://www.arrl.org/hamfests/southern-florida-section-convention-3>,
Fort Myers, Florida
- January 25-26 -- ARRL Mississippi State Convention
<http://www.arrl.org/hamfests/mississippi-state-convention-capital-city-hamfest>,
Jackson, Mississippi
- January 26-27 -- ARRL Puerto Rico State Convention
<http://www.arrl.org/hamfests/puerto-rico-state-convention>, Hatillo,
Puerto Rico
- February 2 -- ARRL South Carolina State Convention
<http://www.arrl.org/hamfests/south-carolina-state-convention-2>, North
Charleston, South Carolina
- February 8-10 -- ARRL Southeastern Division Convention
<http://www.arrl.org/hamfests/southeastern-division-convention-orlando-hamcation-1>,
Orlando, Florida
- February 15-16 -- ARRL Arizona State Convention
<http://www.arrl.org/hamfests/arizona-state-convention-yuma-hamfest-1>,
Yuma, Arizona
- March 8-9 -- ARRL Oklahoma Section Convention
<http://www.arrl.org/hamfests/oklahoma-section-convention-green-country-hamfest-1>,
Claremore, Oklahoma
- March 30 -- ARRL North Carolina State Convention
<http://www.arrl.org/hamfests/north-carolina-state-convention-raleigh-hamfest-2>,
Raleigh, North Carolina
- April 20 -- ARRL Louisiana State Convention
<http://www.arrl.org/hamfests/louisiana-state-convention-northeast-louisiana-regional-ham-radiofest>,
Monroe, Louisiana
- April 26-28 -- ARRL Idaho State Convention
<http://www.arrl.org/hamfests/idaho-state-convention-3>, Boise, Idaho

To find a convention or hamfest near you, click here
<http://www.arrl.org/hamfests>.

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From memberlist at www.arrl.org  Thu Oct 11 13:39:18 2012
From: memberlist at www.arrl.org (ARRL Web site)
Date: Thu, 11 Oct 2012 13:39:18 -0400 (EDT)
Subject: [Letter-List] The ARRL Letter for October 11, 2012
Message-ID: <20121011193408.8AB212442D@bmail.arrl.org>

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            The  ARRL Letter

Published by the American Radio Relay League
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October 11, 2012

Editor: S. Khrystyne Keane, K1SFA <k1sfa at arrl.org>

ARRL Home Page <http://www.arrl.org/>ARRL Letter Archive
<http://www.arrl.org/arrlletter/>Audio News
<http://www.arrl.org/arrlletter/audio/> IN THIS ISSUE

- + FCC News: FCC Seeks to Change Amateur Radio Licensing Rules
- + FCC News: FCC Agrees with ARRL on Emission Designators, TDMA
- + On the Air: Scouts and Scouters Take to the Airwaves for the 55th
Jamboree on the Air
- The ARRL Offers Five New Books for Fall
- + IARU News: IARU Region 2 Executive Committee Meets in Curacao
- + ARRL Invites Nominations for 2012 International Humanitarian Award
- + At the Workbench: Attention Kit Builders -- The ARRL Wants to Hear
from You!
- Solar Update
- + ARRL Recognizes: MFJ's Martin F. Jue, K5FLU, Honored at ARRL Day in
the Park
- ARRL HQ Seeks Applicants for QST Technical Editor
- This Week in Radiosport
- Upcoming ARRL Section, State and Division Conventions and Events

+ Available on ARRL Audio News <http://www.arrl.org/arrl-audio-news>.

==> + FCC NEWS: FCC SEEKS TO CHANGE AMATEUR RADIO LICENSING RULES

   On October 2, the FCC released a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking in WT
Docket No. 12-121 that seeks to change the Amateur Radio licensing
rules, especially as they concern former licensees. Acting upon an
April 2011 Petition for Rulemaking filed by the Anchorage VEC to give
permanent credit to radio amateurs for examination elements they have
successfully passed, the FCC proposes to revise Section 97.505 to
require that Volunteer Examiners (VEs) give examination credit to an
applicant who can demonstrate that he or she formerly held a particular
class of license. In addition, the Commission seeks to shorten the
grace period during which an expired amateur license may be renewed and
to reduce the number of VEs needed to administer an amateur license
examination. Read more here
<http://www.arrl.org/news/fcc-seeks-to-change-amateur-radio-licensing-rules-allow-additional-emission-types>.

==> + FCC NEWS: FCC AGREES WITH ARRL ON EMISSION DESIGNATORS, TDMA

   Part of WT Docket No. 12-121 (see above) included a response to a
March 2011 Petition for Rulemaking filed by the ARRL. Through the
Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, the FCC is seeking to amend the Amateur
Service rules to allow amateur stations to transmit additional emission
types in order to permit Time Division Multiple Access (TDMA) in the
Amateur Service; however, it denied the League's request for a blanket
waiver pending the resolution of the rulemaking proceeding. The FCC
pointed out that one of the purposes of the Amateur Service is to
contribute to the advancement of the radio art: "Allowing amateur
stations to use communication technologies that are used in other radio
services, such as TDMA technologies, allows Amateur Service licensees
to experiment with and improve these technologies and, therefore, is
consistent with the basis and purpose of the Amateur Service. For this
reason, we agree with the ARRL that the current rules allowing the use
of multiple time-slot TDMA repeaters, but not permitting amateur
stations to transmit single-slot TDMA emissions, may be unnecessarily
impeding Amateur Radio operators in advancing the radio art." Read more
here
<http://www.arrl.org/news/fcc-seeks-to-change-amateur-radio-licensing-rules-allow-additional-emission-types>.

==> + ON THE AIR: SCOUTS AND SCOUTERS TAKE TO THE AIRWAVES FOR THE 55TH
JAMBOREE ON THE AIR

   Each year, more than 500,000 Scouts in more than 100 countries take
to the airwaves on the third full weekend in October -- and this year
on October 20-21, it will be no different. The Jamboree on the Air
(JOTA) is an annual Scouting and Amateur Radio event sponsored by the
World Scout Bureau of the World Organization of the Scout Movement
where Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts and Girl Guides from all over the world
speak to each other via Amateur Radio. Since 1958 -- when the first
Jamboree on the Air was held -- millions of Scouts have met through
this event. Many contacts made during JOTA have resulted in pen pal
relationships and links between Scout troops that have lasted many
years. Read more here
<http://www.arrl.org/news/scouts-and-scouters-take-to-the-airwaves-for-the-55th-jamboree-on-the-air>.

==> THE ARRL OFFERS FIVE NEW BOOKS FOR FALL

   The ARRL has just released five new books that you are going to want
to have in your shack. This fall, two favorites have been re-released
and are chock-full of new information: hardcover and softcover editions
of The ARRL Handbook for Radio Communications (90th edition), The ARRL
Operating Manual (10th edition). In addition, the ARRL is proud to
offer three new titles: The Amateur Radio Public Service Handbook, The
Care and Feeding of Transmission Lines by QST Technical Editor Joel
Hallas, W1ZR, and Antenna Modeling for Beginners by H. Ward Silver,
N0AX. Read more here
<http://www.arrl.org/news/the-arrl-offers-five-new-books-for-fall>.

==> + IARU NEWS: IARU REGION 2 EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETS IN CURACAO

   The IARU Region 2 Executive Committee met in Curacao September
29-30. Led by Region 2 President Reinaldo Leandro, YV5AM, the meeting
was attended by Region 2 Officers and Area Directors; Area B Director
and ARRL International Affairs Vice President Jay Bellows, K0QB,
represented the United States. IARU Secretary Rod Stafford, W6ROD,
represented the IARU and IARU Region 1 President Hans Blondeel
Timmerman, PB2T, represented IARU Region 1. Read more here
<http://www.arrl.org/news/iaru-region-2-executive-committee-meets-in-curacao>.

==> + ARRL INVITES NOMINATIONS FOR 2012 INTERNATIONAL HUMANITARIAN
AWARD

   Nominations are open for the 2012 ARRL International Humanitarian
Award. This award is conferred upon an amateur or amateurs who
demonstrate devotion to human welfare, peace and international
understanding through Amateur Radio. The League established the annual
prize to recognize those radio amateurs who have used ham radio to
provide extraordinary service to others in times of crisis or disaster.
As one of the few telecommunication services that allow people
throughout the world from all walks of life to meet and talk with each
other, Amateur Radio spreads goodwill across political boundaries. The
ARRL International Humanitarian Award recognizes the Amateur Radio
Service's unique role in international communication and the assistance
amateurs regularly provide to people in need. Read more here
<http://www.arrl.org/news/arrl-invites-nominations-for-2012-international-humanitarian-award>.

==> + AT THE WORKBENCH: ATTENTION KIT BUILDERS -- THE ARRL WANTS TO
HEAR FROM YOU!

   The ARRL wants to hear from kit builders about simple, useful,
educational and exciting kits. These kits should have a high
probability for success and would serve as stepping stones for more
advanced projects. We are looking all sorts of kits, but RF detector
kits that work in the 380 MHz-2.5 GHz range are of special interest.
The kits should also have a "Wow, I built this and it works!" factor.
If you know of such a kit, please let us know by filling out a simple
form here <http://www.arrl.org/technology> by October 31.

==> SOLAR UPDATE

   Tad Cook, K7RA, reports: There was another decline in sunspot
activity this week, although activity may be making a slow recovery
based on recent activity over the past few days and projected solar
flux values. The average daily sunspot numbers dropped from 73 to 51.7,
a difference of 21.3 points. But the past two days saw sunspot numbers
(63 and 71) higher than the average -- and climbing. The average of
daily solar flux was off 23.8 points to 104.9, and like the sunspot
figures, the past two days saw solar flux values (106.2 and 112) higher
than the average for the week. The predicted solar flux from the
Wednesday, October 10 NOAA/USAF forecast is 115 on October 11-13, 120
on October 14-15, 115 on October 16-18, then 145, 150 and 145 on
October 19-21, 140 on October 22-23, and 135 on October 24-27. We then
see solar flux dip below 100 on November 4-8 and peak at 150 again on
November 16. The predicted planetary A index for October 11-17 is 10,
5, 5, 12, 12, 10 and 8, and then 5 on October 18-November 3, and then
rising to 18, 20, 12 and back down to 8 on November 4-7. We saw the
most geomagnetic activity on October 8-9 showed the most, with the
planetary A index at 35 and 42, the mid-latitude A index at 21 and 32
and the high latitude college A index at 66 and 54; this activity was
triggered by a coronal mass ejection on October 8. The predicted rise
in planetary A index to 12 on October 14-15 is due to a solar wind
spewing from a coronal hole, which should rotate into a geo-effective
position during that time. Look for more on the ARRL website on Friday,
October 12. For more information concerning radio propagation, visit
the ARRL Technical Information Service Propagation page
<http://www.arrl.org/propagation-of-rf-signals>.

==> + ARRL RECOGNIZES: MFJ'S MARTIN F. JUE, K5FLU, HONORED AT ARRL DAY
IN THE PARK

   To celebrate 40 years in the Amateur Radio business, MFJ Enterprises
<http://www.mfjenterprises.com/> hosted ARRL Day in the Park
<http://www.mfjenterprises.com/dayinpark.php> in Starkville,
Mississippi, October 5-6. Martin F. Jue, K5FLU, started MFJ in October
1972 in a Starkville hotel room with one product: a CW filter kit that
sold for less than $10. Today, MFJ consists of six different ham radio
companies that manufacture more than 2000 products. ARRL Chief
Operating Officer Harold Kramer, WJ1B, and ARRL Mississippi Section
Manager Malcolm Keown, W5XX, represented the League at MFJ's ARRL Day
in the Park. The two-day event brought 500 people to Starkville and
featured tours of the MFJ facilities (including the factory and metal
shop), tailgating, forums, demonstrations and lunch. Kramer presented
Jue with the ARRL Special Achievement Award, honoring Jue and MFJ for
their four decades of service, as well as the company's innovative
products, which have contributed to the enjoyment and effectiveness of
Amateur Radio all around the world. Tom Medlin, W5KUB, was at the event
and produced a video of the speeches and presentations, which can be
viewed here <http://www.ustream.tv/recorded/25962423>.

==> ARRL HQ SEEKS APPLICANTS FOR QST TECHNICAL EDITOR

The League is currently looking to fill the position of QST Technical
Editor at ARRL Headquarters in Newington. Connecticut residency or the
ability to relocate to Connecticut is required. The QST Technical
Editor will provide leadership to the technical Amateur Radio community
by developing and promulgating a vision of the state of the Amateur
Radio art through the pages of QST.

Qualifications:

- Broad knowledge of and experience with Amateur Radio and electronics.
- Broad knowledge of and experience with the design and construction of
Amateur Radio equipment, antennas and accessories.
- Broad knowledge of and experience with Amateur Radio software.
- A bachelor or graduate college degree, preferably in a technical
field. Exceptional related work history can be substituted for a
degree.
- A minimum of three years of writing or editing experience.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively and productively with a
variety of people.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially Word and Excel.
- An Amateur Extra class license.

Click here <http://www.arrl.org/employment-opportunities> for more
information and an application. To apply, please send your cover letter
and resume via e-mail <mlevesque at arrl.org?subject=Technical20Position>,
or complete the application, print it out and mail it with your resume
and cover letter to Monique Levesque, ARRL, 225 Main St, Newington, CT
06111. You can also fax your application, cover letter and resume to
860-594-0298. Please include your salary history and salary
requirements. The ARRL is an equal opportunity employer.

==> THIS WEEK IN RADIOSPORT

This week:

- October 12 -- NCCC Sprint
- October 13 -- EU Autumn Sprint (CW); FISTS Fall Sprint
-  October 13-14 -- Arizona QSO Party; Pennsylvania QSO Party;
Makrothen RTTY Contest; Oceania DX Contest (CW); QRP ARCI Fall QSO
Party; Scandinavian Activity Contest (SSB)
- October 14 -- North American Sprint (RTTY); SKCC Weekend Sprintathon

Next week:

- October 15-19 -- ARRL School Club Roundup
<http://www.arrl.org/school-club-roundup>
- October 19 -- NCCC Sprint, MCG Autumn Sprint
- October 20 -- Iowa QSO Party; Feld Hell Sprint
- October 20-21 -- New York QSO Party; 10-10 International Fall Contest
(CW); Stew Perry Topband Challenge; JARTS WW RTTY Contest; Worked All
Germany Contest; Araucaria VHF Contest; 10-10 International Fall
Contest (CW); W/VE Islands QSO Party
- October 21 -- Asia-Pacific Fall Sprint (CW); UBA ON Contest (2
meters)
- October 21-22 -- Illinois QSO Party
- October 22 -- Run for the Bacon QRP Contest
- October 24 -- SKCC Sprint
- October 24-25 -- CWops Mini-CWT Test

All dates, unless otherwise stated, are UTC. See the ARRL Contest
Branch page <http://www.arrl.org/contests>, the ARRL Contest Update
<http://www.arrl.org/The-ARRL-Contest-Update> and the WA7BNM Contest
Calendar <http://www.hornucopia.com/contestcal/index.html> for more
information. Looking for a Special Event station? Be sure to check out
the ARRL Special Event Stations web page
<http://www.arrl.org/special-event-stations>.

==> UPCOMING ARRL SECTION, STATE AND DIVISION CONVENTIONS AND EVENTS

- October 12-14 -- ARRL National Convention
<http://www.arrl.org/hamfests/arrl-national-convention-pacificon-2012>,
Santa Clara, California
- October 13 -- ARRL Iowa State Convention
<http://www.arrl.org/hamfests/iowa-state-convention-hamboree-2012>,
Sergeant Bluff, Iowa
- October 13-14 -- ARRL Florida State Convention
<http://www.arrl.org/hamfests/florida-state-convention-melbourne-hamfest-1>,
Melbourne, Florida
- November 3-4 -- ARRL Georgia State Convention
<http://www.arrl.org/hamfests/georgia-state-convention-stone-mountain-hamfest-computer-expo-1>,
Lawrenceville, Georgia
- November 4 -- ARRL Iowa Section Convention
<http://www.arrl.org/hamfests/iowa-section-convention-41st-annual-drac-hamfest-computer-show'>,
Davenport, Iowa
- November 10 -- ARRL Alabama State Convention
<http://www.arrl.org/hamfests/alabama-state-convention-1>, Montgomery,
Alabama
- November 17-18 -- ARRL Indiana State Convention
<http://www.arrl.org/hamfests/indiana-state-convention-fort-wayne-hamfest-computer-expo-1>,
Fort Wayne, Indiana
- December 1-2 -- ARRL West Central Florida Section Convention
<http://www.arrl.org/hamfests/west-central-florida-section-convention-tampa-bay-hamfest-2>,
Palmetto, Florida
- January 18-19 -- ARRL North Texas Section Convention
<http://www.arrl.org/hamfests/north-texas-section-convention-cowtown-hamfest-1>,
Fort Worth, Texas
- January 19 -- ARRL Southern Florida Section Convention
<http://www.arrl.org/hamfests/southern-florida-section-convention-3>,
Fort Myers, Florida
- January 25-26 -- ARRL Mississippi State Convention
<http://www.arrl.org/hamfests/mississippi-state-convention-capital-city-hamfest>,
Jackson, Mississippi
- January 26-27 -- ARRL Puerto Rico State Convention
<http://www.arrl.org/hamfests/puerto-rico-state-convention>, Hatillo,
Puerto Rico
- February 2 -- ARRL South Carolina State Convention
<http://www.arrl.org/hamfests/south-carolina-state-convention-2>, North
Charleston, South Carolina
- February 8-10 -- ARRL Southeastern Division Convention
<http://www.arrl.org/hamfests/southeastern-division-convention-orlando-hamcation-1>,
Orlando, Florida
- February 15-16 -- ARRL Arizona State Convention
<http://www.arrl.org/hamfests/arizona-state-convention-yuma-hamfest-1>,
Yuma, Arizona
- March 8-9 -- ARRL Oklahoma Section Convention
<http://www.arrl.org/hamfests/oklahoma-section-convention-green-country-hamfest-1>,
Claremore, Oklahoma
- March 30 -- ARRL North Carolina State Convention
<http://www.arrl.org/hamfests/north-carolina-state-convention-raleigh-hamfest-2>,
Raleigh, North Carolina
- April 20 -- ARRL Louisiana State Convention
<http://www.arrl.org/hamfests/louisiana-state-convention-northeast-louisiana-regional-ham-radiofest>,
Monroe, Louisiana
- April 26-28 -- ARRL Idaho State Convention
<http://www.arrl.org/hamfests/idaho-state-convention-3>, Boise, Idaho

To find a convention or hamfest near you, click here
<http://www.arrl.org/hamfests>.

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From memberlist at www.arrl.org  Thu Oct 18 21:05:00 2012
From: memberlist at www.arrl.org (ARRL Web site)
Date: Thu, 18 Oct 2012 21:05:00 -0400 (EDT)
Subject: [Letter-List] The ARRL Letter for October 18, 2012
Message-ID: <20121019055116.677E72DDD83@bmail.arrl.org>

********************************************
            The  ARRL Letter

Published by the American Radio Relay League
********************************************

October 18, 2012

Editor: S. Khrystyne Keane, K1SFA <k1sfa at arrl.org>

ARRL Home Page <http://www.arrl.org/>ARRL Letter Archive
<http://www.arrl.org/arrlletter/>Audio News
<http://www.arrl.org/arrlletter/audio/> IN THIS ISSUE

- + 2012 ARRL National Convention Recap
- + On the Air: Get Ready for JOTA This Weekend
- Get Ready for the 7th Annual ARRL On-Line Auction
- + ARRL Media and Public Relations Manager Allen Pitts, W1AGP, Retires
from League
- + Postage Rates to Increase in January
- + Digital Edition of November QST Now Available
- + Ted Rappaport, N9NB, Named Recipient of IEEE Education Award
- + At the Workbench: Attention Kit Builders -- The ARRL Wants to Hear
from You!
- Solar Update
- Upcoming ARRL Section, State and Division Conventions and Events

+ Available on ARRL Audio News <http://www.arrl.org/arrl-audio-news>.

==> + 2012 ARRL NATIONAL CONVENTION RECAP

   If you missed the 2012 ARRL National Convention -- held October
12-14 in Santa Clara, California -- or you just want to relive the fun
and excitement, be sure to check out a recap of all the events on
Friday <http://www.arrl.org/news/friday-pacificon-snapshot>, Saturday
<http://www.arrl.org/news/saturday-pacificon-snapshot> and Sunday
<http://www.arrl.org/news/pacificon-sunday>. There's also a great bunch
of photos
<https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10151093787602408.445733.20069212407&type=1&l=9adc8c9404>
from the Convention on the ARRL's Facebook page
<https://www.facebook.com/ARRL.org>.

==> + ON THE AIR: GET READY FOR JOTA THIS WEEKEND

   The 55th annual Jamboree on the Air (JOTA) is October 20-21. This
48-hour event runs from 0000 (local time) on Saturday, October 20
(right at midnight Friday) through midnight (local time) on Sunday,
October 21. JOTA is an opportunity for Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts, Girl
Scouts and Girl Guides from all over the world to experience the magic
and excitement of Amateur Radio. According to Boy Scouts of America
JOTA Organizer Jim Wilson, K5ND, more than 250 JOTA stations have
registered with the BSA; stations do not need to register with the BSA
to participate in JOTA. "We estimate that there will be nearly 17,000
Scouts in 45 states, Puerto Rico and a few countries on the air for
JOTA," Wilson told the ARRL. "We have compiled a spreadsheet that lists
locations, call signs, detailed contact information, bands and modes
for these stations. We invite hams to use this information in their
JOTA activities." Read more here
<http://www.arrl.org/news/get-ready-for-jota-this-weekend>.

==> GET READY FOR THE 7TH ANNUAL ARRL ON-LINE AUCTION

The Seventh Annual ARRL On-Line Auction <http://www.arrl.org/auction>
opened for preview on Tuesday, October 16, and will open for bidding at
10 AM EDT (1400 UTC) on Thursday, October 25. According to ARRL On-Line
Auction Coordinator Lisa Tardette, KB1MOI, there is a large assortment
of ARRL Product Review items, including an Elecraft KPA500 HF/6 meter
power amplifier, an ICOM IC-7410 HF/6 meter transceiver, a Yaesu
FT-450D HF 6 meter transceiver, a Kenwood TM-281A 2 meter FM
transceiver and an MFJ-998 RT and MFJ-994BRT remote auto antenna tuner.

   The ARRL On-Line Auction also features a wide assortment of books,
including ARRL Handbooks from the 1920s and 1930s -- most notably, a
first edition of the 1926 Radio Amateur's Handbook -- and a set of
three first-day-of-issue covers of the 1964 5-cent stamp highlighting
Amateur Radio (see an image of a stamp here
<http://www.qsl.net/wj8c/>).

"Once again this year, bidders will find a large variety of product
review equipment, vintage books, novelty items and a number of very
special items that have been donated by the crew of the ABC
Television's Last Man Standing, starring Tim Allen as Mike Baxter,
KA0XTT," Tardette explained. "In order to place a bid, you must
register on the ARRL On-Line Auction website. You may browse the
website and scope out those 'must-have' items without being a
registered bidder, and you can register at any time during the auction.
If you are interested in some great bargains -- and some great fun --
you really need to check out the ARRL On-Line Auction." The 2012 ARRL
On-Line Auction runs through 11:45 PM EDT on October 31 (0345 UTC
November 1). Contact Tardette via e-mail <ltardette at arrl.org> with any
questions concerning the ARRL On-Line Auction.

==> + ARRL MEDIA AND PUBLIC RELATIONS MANAGER ALLEN PITTS, W1AGP,
RETIRES FROM LEAGUE

   After more than eight years as the ARRL Media and Public Relations
Manager, Allen Pitts, W1AGP, has retired. During his tenure, Pitts was
responsible for developing public relations campaigns that featured the
many facets of the Amateur Radio Service: Hello Radio came first in
2006 and highlighted the fun and friendships of ham radio. It was
followed by Emergency Radio, which built on the ARRL and the Amateur
Radio Service's response during Hurricane Katrina. We Do That -- Radio
in 2008 showed the technologies used in Amateur Radio. In 2011, the Do
It Yourself (DIY) campaign was unveiled.

Building a corps of Public Information Officers (PIOs) throughout the
country, Pitts believed that all news was local. "With this in mind,"
he explained, "I felt the best use of ARRL resources was to provide
local PIOs with the very best materials we can and let them use them in
their home areas." The strategy obviously worked, as the number of PIOs
volunteers increased. "There are almost 200 graduates of PR-101, more
than 500 subscribers to the PR e-mail reflector and the number of media
hits about Amateur Radio grew larger and larger." Read more here
<http://www.arrl.org/news/arrl-media-and-public-relations-manager-allen-pitts-w1agp-retires-from-league>.

==> + POSTAGE RATES TO INCREASE IN JANUARY

   The US Postal Service has announced that as of January 27, 2013, the
cost to mail First Class letters, postcards and packages within the US
will go up. The cost to mail a first class letter will be 46 cents,
while the cost to mail a postcard will be 33 cents, an increase of 1
cent for each. This is the third increase for postcard postage in less
than two years; in April 2011, the USPS boosted the postcard stamp
price from 28 cents to 29 cents, and from 29 cents to 32 cents
<http://www.arrl.org/news/postage-rates-to-increase-in-january> in
January 2012. The USPS will also introduce a First Class Mail Global
Forever Stamp in January. This new stamp will allow customers to mail
1-ounce letters anywhere in the world for one set price of $1.10. The
cost to mail flat-rate Priority Mail packages and letters will also
increase. Click here
<http://about.usps.com/news/national-releases/2012/pr12_114.htm> for
more information on all the 2013 postal increases.

==> + DIGITAL EDITION OF NOVEMBER QST NOW AVAILABLE

The digital version of the November QST is now available
<http://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/arrl/qst_201211/> to ARRL members. The
digital version includes many features not available in the print
version, such as:

   - Video overviews of the Array Solutions AIMuhf impedance analyzer
and the DZKit HT-7 40-meter AM handheld transceiver.
- A circuit board layout and additional information on how to bring
your vintage receiver and transmitter together with the "Boat Anchor
Buddy," by Ralph E. Taggert, WB8DQT.

Every issue of QST is filled with the news and features you need to
keep active in Amateur Radio. Find all this and more in the November
issue of QST:

- Build an inexpensive HF power attenuator.
- Learn a different way to assemble PL-259 plugs.
- See PSK31 "up close."
- Put your remote antenna tuner to work on 160 meters.
- Turn back the clock with an easy single-tube transmitter.
- See how students "Reach for the Stars" with Amateur Radio.
- ...and much more!

==> + TED RAPPAPORT, N9NB, NAMED RECIPIENT OF IEEE EDUCATION AWARD

   Ted Rappaport, N9NB, of New York City, has been named the recipient
of the 2012 William E. Sayle Award for Achievement in Education, given
by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)
Education Society. This prestigious award is presented annually to an
IEEE Education Society member who has made significant contributions in
engineering education. Rappaport, an ARRL Life Member, is a Professor
of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the Polytechnic Institute of
New York University. According to the university, Rappaport was
selected to receive the award "for his exceptional technical and varied
contributions in the creation of research centers, educational books
and software and for the creation of products in the wireless
industry." Read more here
<http://www.arrl.org/news/ted-rappaport-n9nb-named-recipient-of-ieee-education-award>.

==> + AT THE WORKBENCH: ATTENTION KIT BUILDERS -- THE ARRL WANTS TO
HEAR FROM YOU!

   The ARRL wants to hear from kit builders about simple, useful,
educational and exciting kits. These kits should have a high
probability for success and would serve as stepping stones for more
advanced projects. We are looking all sorts of kits, but RF detector
kits that work in the 380 MHz-2.5 GHz range are of special interest.
The kits should also have a "Wow, I built this and it works!" factor.
If you know of such a kit, please let us know by filling out a simple
form here <http://www.arrl.org/technology> by October 31.

==> SOLAR UPDATE

   Tad Cook, K7RA, reports: Sunspot activity rose this week, with the
average daily sunspot numbers up more than 45 points to 97, while the
average daily solar flux rose more than 24 points to 129.2. We saw high
geomagnetic activity on October 12-14, with the planetary A index at
12, 38 and 19, the college A index (in Alaska) at 18, 70 and 33 and the
mid-latitude A index (measured in Virginia) at 12, 28 and 20. On
October 13, a solar wind spilled through a gap in the Earth's
magnetosphere, making for unsettled conditions, and aurora were seen
across the northern tier states in the US. The latest prediction is for
the solar flux to peak at 135 (not at 150 as predicted earlier) for
October 18-21, 130 on October 22-23, 125 on October 24, 130 on October
25-28, then down to 125, 120, 115, 110, 105 and 100 for October
29-November 3, and then 105 on November 4-5, peaking again at 140 on
November 12-14. The predicted planetary A index is 8 on October 18-19,
5 and 8 on October 20-21, 5 on October 22-November 7, then 10, 20, 15,
12, 8, 8, 10 and 8 on November 8-15, and down to 5 again on November 16
through the end of November. Look for more on the ARRL website on
Friday, October 19. For more information concerning radio propagation,
visit the ARRL Technical Information Service Propagation page
<http://www.arrl.org/propagation-of-rf-signals>.

This Week in Radiosport

This week:

- October 15-19 -- ARRL School Club Roundup
<http://www.arrl.org/school-club-roundup>
- October 19 -- NCCC Sprint, MCG Autumn Sprint
- October 20 -- Iowa QSO Party; Feld Hell Sprint
- October 20-21 -- New York QSO Party; 10-10 International Fall Contest
(CW); Stew Perry Topband Challenge; JARTS WW RTTY Contest; Worked All
Germany Contest; Araucaria VHF Contest; 10-10 International Fall
Contest (CW); W/VE Islands QSO Party
- October 21 -- Asia-Pacific Fall Sprint (CW); UBA ON Contest (2
meters)
- October 21-22 -- Illinois QSO Party
- October 22 -- Run for the Bacon QRP Contest
- October 24 -- SKCC Sprint
- October 24-25 -- CWops Mini-CWT Test

Next week:

- October 26 -- NCCC Sprint
- October 27-28 -- CQ WW DX Contest (SSB)

All dates, unless otherwise stated, are UTC. See the ARRL Contest
Branch page <http://www.arrl.org/contests>, the ARRL Contest Update
<http://www.arrl.org/The-ARRL-Contest-Update> and the WA7BNM Contest
Calendar <http://www.hornucopia.com/contestcal/index.html> for more
information. Looking for a Special Event station? Be sure to check out
the ARRL Special Event Stations web page
<http://www.arrl.org/special-event-stations>.

==> UPCOMING ARRL SECTION, STATE AND DIVISION CONVENTIONS AND EVENTS

- November 3-4 -- ARRL Georgia State Convention
<http://www.arrl.org/hamfests/georgia-state-convention-stone-mountain-hamfest-computer-expo-1>,
Lawrenceville, Georgia
- November 4 -- ARRL Iowa Section Convention
<http://www.arrl.org/hamfests/iowa-section-convention-41st-annual-drac-hamfest-computer-show'>,
Davenport, Iowa
- November 10 -- ARRL Alabama State Convention
<http://www.arrl.org/hamfests/alabama-state-convention-1>, Montgomery,
Alabama
- November 17-18 -- ARRL Indiana State Convention
<http://www.arrl.org/hamfests/indiana-state-convention-fort-wayne-hamfest-computer-expo-1>,
Fort Wayne, Indiana
- December 1-2 -- ARRL West Central Florida Section Convention
<http://www.arrl.org/hamfests/west-central-florida-section-convention-tampa-bay-hamfest-2>,
Palmetto, Florida
- January 18-19 -- ARRL North Texas Section Convention
<http://www.arrl.org/hamfests/north-texas-section-convention-cowtown-hamfest-1>,
Fort Worth, Texas
- January 19 -- ARRL Southern Florida Section Convention
<http://www.arrl.org/hamfests/southern-florida-section-convention-3>,
Fort Myers, Florida
- January 25-26 -- ARRL Mississippi State Convention
<http://www.arrl.org/hamfests/mississippi-state-convention-capital-city-hamfest>,
Jackson, Mississippi
- January 26-27 -- ARRL Puerto Rico State Convention
<http://www.arrl.org/hamfests/puerto-rico-state-convention>, Hatillo,
Puerto Rico
- February 2 -- ARRL South Carolina State Convention
<http://www.arrl.org/hamfests/south-carolina-state-convention-2>, North
Charleston, South Carolina
- February 8-10 -- ARRL Southeastern Division Convention
<http://www.arrl.org/hamfests/southeastern-division-convention-orlando-hamcation-1>,
Orlando, Florida
- February 15-16 -- ARRL Arizona State Convention
<http://www.arrl.org/hamfests/arizona-state-convention-yuma-hamfest-1>,
Yuma, Arizona
- March 8-9 -- ARRL Oklahoma Section Convention
<http://www.arrl.org/hamfests/oklahoma-section-convention-green-country-hamfest-1>,
Claremore, Oklahoma
- March 30 -- ARRL North Carolina State Convention
<http://www.arrl.org/hamfests/north-carolina-state-convention-raleigh-hamfest-2>,
Raleigh, North Carolina
- April 20 -- ARRL Louisiana State Convention
<http://www.arrl.org/hamfests/louisiana-state-convention-northeast-louisiana-regional-ham-radiofest>,
Monroe, Louisiana
- April 26-28 -- ARRL Idaho State Convention
<http://www.arrl.org/hamfests/idaho-state-convention-3>, Boise, Idaho

To find a convention or hamfest near you, click here
<http://www.arrl.org/hamfests>.

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From memberlist at www.arrl.org  Thu Oct 25 14:30:53 2012
From: memberlist at www.arrl.org (ARRL Web site)
Date: Thu, 25 Oct 2012 14:30:53 -0400 (EDT)
Subject: [Letter-List] The ARRL Letter for October 25, 2012
Message-ID: <20121025191617.D79ED26EF68@bmail.arrl.org>

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            The  ARRL Letter

Published by the American Radio Relay League
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October 25, 2012

Editor: S. Khrystyne Keane, K1SFA <k1sfa at arrl.org>

ARRL Home Page <http://www.arrl.org/>ARRL Letter Archive
<http://www.arrl.org/arrlletter/>Audio News
<http://www.arrl.org/arrlletter/audio/> IN THIS ISSUE

- FCC News: FCC Seeks Comments on Proposed Changes to Amateur Licensing
Rules, Emission Types
- Public Service: Hurricane Sandy Now a Category 2 Storm
- Get Ready for the 7th Annual ARRL On-Line Auction
- On the Air: Fun and Excitement Fill the Airwaves for the 2012 ARRL
November CW Sweepstakes
- ARRL HQ: W1AW Receives Semi-Annual Antenna Inspection, New Antenna
for 160 Meters
- Nominations Now Open for the George Hart Distinguished Service Award
- Solar Update
- This Week in Radiosport

There will be no ARRL Audio News <http://www.arrl.org/arrl-audio-news>
on Thursday, October 25. The Audio News will return on Thursday,
November 1.

==> FCC NEWS: FCC SEEKS COMMENTS ON PROPOSED CHANGES TO AMATEUR
LICENSING RULES, EMISSION TYPES

Earlier this month, the FCC released
<http://www.arrl.org/news/fcc-seeks-to-change-amateur-radio-licensing-rules-allow-additional-emission-types>
a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM
<http://transition.fcc.gov/Daily_Releases/Daily_Business/2012/db1002/FCC-12-121A1.pdf>)
-- WT Docket No. 12-283 -- proposing to amend the Part 97 rules
governing the Amateur Radio Service. On October 24, a summary of the
NPRM was published in the Federal Register
<https://www.federalregister.gov/articles/2012/10/24/2012-26201/amateur-service-rules>
and the FCC is seeking comments on it.

   Specifically, the Commission is proposing to modify the Amateur
Radio Service rules to grant examination credit for expired and
beyond-the-grace-period-for-renewal Amateur Radio operator licenses; to
shorten the grace period during which an expired amateur license may be
renewed; to revise the time a call sign is not available to the vanity
call sign system correspondingly, and to reduce the number of volunteer
examiners needed to administer an amateur license examination. The NPRM
also asks for comment on amending the rules to permit remote test
administration, and proposes to amend the Amateur Radio Service rules
to allow amateur stations to transmit certain additional emission
types.

Comments must be filed on or before December 24, 2012 (60 days after
publication in the Federal Register); reply comments must be filed on
or before January 22, 2013 (90 days after publication in the Federal
Register). Instructions on how to file comments are listed beginning on
page 12 of the NPRM.

==> PUBLIC SERVICE: HURRICANE SANDY NOW A CATEGORY 2 STORM

   As Hurricane Sandy -- now a Category 2 storm -- heads toward the
Bahamas, both the Hurricane Watch Net and the VoIP Hurricane Net are
supporting WX4NHC, the Amateur Radio station at the National Hurricane
Center. As of 8 AM (EDT) on Thursday, October 25, Sandy was moving
toward the north between the northeast coast of Cuba and the Central
Bahamas (about 130 miles south of the Bahamas and 75 miles northeast of
Cuba) with maximum sustained winds of 105 miles per hour. Read more
here <http://www.arrl.org/news/hurricane-sandy-now-a-category-2-storm>.

==> GET READY FOR THE 7TH ANNUAL ARRL ON-LINE AUCTION

The Seventh Annual ARRL On-Line Auction <http://www.arrl.org/auction>
is now open for bidding! According to ARRL On-Line Auction Coordinator
Lisa Tardette, KB1MOI, there is a large assortment of ARRL Product
Review items, including an Elecraft KPA500 HF/6 meter power amplifier,
an ICOM IC-7410 HF/6 meter transceiver, a Yaesu FT-450D HF 6 meter
transceiver, a Kenwood TM-281A 2 meter FM transceiver and an MFJ-998 RT
and MFJ-994BRT remote auto antenna tuner.

   The ARRL On-Line Auction also features a wide assortment of books,
including ARRL Handbooks from the 1920s and 1930s -- most notably, a
first edition of the 1926 Radio Amateur's Handbook -- and a set of
three first-day-of-issue covers of the 1964 5-cent stamp highlighting
Amateur Radio (see an image of a stamp here
<http://www.qsl.net/wj8c/>).

"Once again this year, bidders will find a large variety of product
review equipment, vintage books, novelty items and a number of very
special items that have been donated by the crew of the ABC
Television's Last Man Standing, starring Tim Allen as Mike Baxter,
KA0XTT," Tardette explained. "In order to place a bid, you must
register on the ARRL On-Line Auction website. You may browse the
website and scope out those 'must-have' items without being a
registered bidder, and you can register at any time during the auction.
If you are interested in some great bargains -- and some great fun --
you really need to check out the ARRL On-Line Auction." The 2012 ARRL
On-Line Auction runs through 11:45 PM EDT on October 31 (0345 UTC
November 1). Contact Tardette via e-mail <ltardette at arrl.org> with any
questions concerning the ARRL On-Line Auction.

==> ON THE AIR: FUN AND EXCITEMENT FILL THE AIRWAVES FOR THE 2012 ARRL
NOVEMBER CW SWEEPSTAKES

   Steeped in tradition and still as exciting as ever, the 79th Annual
ARRL Sweepstakes offers US and Canadian operators a fun-filled contest
opportunity again this fall. First up is CW Sweepstakes during the
weekend of November 3-5. "You don't have to have a huge station with
large antennas to have fun in Sweepstakes," explained ARRL Sweepstakes
Manager Larry Hammel, K5OT. "Maybe you have 100 W and a backyard dipole
or vertical. Or perhaps the challenge of a 5 W QRP effort hits your hot
button this year. You will be amazed at the number of stations you can
work as you trade exchanges all over the continent."

This year, with four new Canadian Sections, the November Sweepstakes
will be a bit different: In August, the RAC split its Ontario Section
into four new Sections: Ontario East (ONE), Ontario North (ONN),
Ontario South (ONS) and the Greater Toronto Area (GTA). Contesters now
need to work 83 sections to earn the coveted Clean Sweep. Read more
here
<http://www.arrl.org/news/fun-and-excitement-fill-the-airwaves-for-the-2012-arrl-november-cw-sweepstakes>.

==> ARRL HQ: W1AW RECEIVES SEMI-ANNUAL ANTENNA INSPECTION, NEW ANTENNA
FOR 160 METERS

   On October 24, Matt Strelow, KC1XX, and Andrew Toth of XX Towers
came to Newington to inspect the antennas and towers at W1AW, the Hiram
Percy Maxim Memorial Station, and W1HQ, the Laird Campbell Memorial HQ
Operators Club. In addition to the annual autumn inspections, they also
repaired some of the W1AW antennas.Strelow and Toth replaced the 160
meter dipole located atop the Rohn 65 (120 foot) tower. The antenna --
used for both station broadcasts and visitor operations -- was damaged
in a windstorm a few weeks ago. "I'm happy that we now have a new 160
meter dipole," said W1AW Station Manager Joe Carcia, NJ1Q. "I missed
W1AW being active on 160 meters, as did other radio amateurs. The
station's 1300 W 160 meter signal now has someplace to go." Read more
here
<http://www.arrl.org/news/w1aw-receives-semi-annual-antenna-inspection-new-antenna-for-160-meters>.

==> NOMINATIONS NOW OPEN FOR THE GEORGE HART DISTINGUISHED SERVICE
AWARD

Each year at its Annual Meeting in January, the ARRL Board of Directors
bestows the George Hart Distinguished Service Award to a League member
whose service to the ARRL's Field Organization is of the most exemplary
nature. This award is named in honor of George Hart, W1NJM, long-time
Communications Manager at ARRL Headquarters and chief developer of the
National Traffic System.

Selection criteria for the George Hart Distinguished Service Award
include:

- Operating record with the National Traffic System, or
- Participation within the Amateur Radio Emergency Service (ARES), or
- Station appointments and/or leadership positions held within the
Field Organization.

Nominations for the George Hart Distinguished Service Award shall be
accepted from anyone and shall be submitted to the Membership and
Volunteer Programs Manager at ARRL Headquarters by November 1.
Nominations should document as thoroughly as possible the nominee's
lifetime activities and achievements within the ARRL Field
Organization. It is expected that nominated candidates will have 15 or
more years of distinguished service. The Programs and Services
Committee will serve as the Review Committee, with the Board of
Directors making the final determination at its Annual Meeting in
January. Recipients will be given an engraved plaque and cover letter,
and will be profiled in QST <http://www.arrl.org/qst>.

Nominations for the 2013 George Hart Distinguished Service Award,
including any related supporting material and letters of
recommendation, may be e-mailed to ARRL Headquarters to the attention
of ARRL Membership and Volunteer Programs Manager Dave Patton, NN1N
<nn1n at arrl.org>, or to ARRL Field and Public Service Team Supervisor
Steve Ewald, WV1X <wv1x at arrl.org>. Nominations and supporting materials
must be received no later than November 1, 2012 to be considered.

==> SOLAR UPDATE

   Tad Cook, K7RA, reports: The average daily sunspot numbers for
October 18-24 were down 1.7 points from the previous seven days, to
95.3, while the average daily solar flux rose 14.7 points to 143.9.
Geomagnetic activity was quieter, with all daily planetary A index
measures in the single digits. As of October 24, NOAA and the US Air
Force are predicting the solar flux to be at 135 on October 25-26, 130
on October 27-29, 125 on October 30-November 1, 100 on November 2-3,
then 105 and 110 on October 4-5, 115 on October 6-7, 120 on November
8-11, 125 on November 12-13, then peaking at 145 on November 18 and
dropping back to 100 on November 29-30. The predicted planetary A index
is 5 on October 25-November 7, then 10, 20 and 15 on November 8-10, 5
on November 11-17, 10 on November 18-19, and back down to 5 on November
20-December 4. On October 23, sunspot 1598 emitted an X-1 class solar
flare. This region is still rotating into the most geoeffective
position toward the center of the solar disc, relative to Earth. There
is a chance of more solar flares in the next couple of days. Look for
more on the ARRL website on Friday, October 26. For more information
concerning radio propagation, visit the ARRL Technical Information
Service Propagation page
<http://www.arrl.org/propagation-of-rf-signals>.

==> THIS WEEK IN RADIOSPORT

This week:

- October 26 -- NCCC Sprint
- October 27-28 -- CQ WW DX Contest (SSB)

Next week:

- November 2 -- NCCC Sprint
- November 3 -- IPARC Contest (CW)
- November 3-4 -- ARRL EME Contest <http://www.arrl.org/eme-contest>;
Ukrainian DX Contest
- November 3-5 -- ARRL November Sweepstakes (CW)
<http://www.arrl.org/sweepstakes>
- November 4 -- IPARC Contest (SSB); High Speed Club CW Contest; DARC
10 Meter Digital Contest
- November 6 -- ARS Spartan Sprint

All dates, unless otherwise stated, are UTC. See the ARRL Contest
Branch page <http://www.arrl.org/contests>, the ARRL Contest Update
<http://www.arrl.org/The-ARRL-Contest-Update> and the WA7BNM Contest
Calendar <http://www.hornucopia.com/contestcal/index.html> for more
information. Looking for a Special Event station? Be sure to check out
the ARRL Special Event Stations web page
<http://www.arrl.org/special-event-stations>.

Upcoming ARRL Section, State and Division Conventions and Events

- November 3-4 -- ARRL Georgia State Convention
<http://www.arrl.org/hamfests/georgia-state-convention-stone-mountain-hamfest-computer-expo-1>,
Lawrenceville, Georgia
- November 4 -- ARRL Iowa Section Convention
<http://www.arrl.org/hamfests/iowa-section-convention-41st-annual-drac-hamfest-computer-show'>,
Davenport, Iowa
- November 10 -- ARRL Alabama State Convention
<http://www.arrl.org/hamfests/alabama-state-convention-1>, Montgomery,
Alabama
- November 17-18 -- ARRL Indiana State Convention
<http://www.arrl.org/hamfests/indiana-state-convention-fort-wayne-hamfest-computer-expo-1>,
Fort Wayne, Indiana
- December 1-2 -- ARRL West Central Florida Section Convention
<http://www.arrl.org/hamfests/west-central-florida-section-convention-tampa-bay-hamfest-2>,
Palmetto, Florida
- January 18-19 -- ARRL North Texas Section Convention
<http://www.arrl.org/hamfests/north-texas-section-convention-cowtown-hamfest-1>,
Fort Worth, Texas
- January 19 -- ARRL Southern Florida Section Convention
<http://www.arrl.org/hamfests/southern-florida-section-convention-3>,
Fort Myers, Florida
- January 25-26 -- ARRL Mississippi State Convention
<http://www.arrl.org/hamfests/mississippi-state-convention-capital-city-hamfest>,
Jackson, Mississippi
- January 26-27 -- ARRL Puerto Rico State Convention
<http://www.arrl.org/hamfests/puerto-rico-state-convention>, Hatillo,
Puerto Rico
- February 2 -- ARRL South Carolina State Convention
<http://www.arrl.org/hamfests/south-carolina-state-convention-2>, North
Charleston, South Carolina
- February 8-10 -- ARRL Southeastern Division Convention
<http://www.arrl.org/hamfests/southeastern-division-convention-orlando-hamcation-1>,
Orlando, Florida
- February 15-16 -- ARRL Arizona State Convention
<http://www.arrl.org/hamfests/arizona-state-convention-yuma-hamfest-1>,
Yuma, Arizona
- March 8-9 -- ARRL Oklahoma Section Convention
<http://www.arrl.org/hamfests/oklahoma-section-convention-green-country-hamfest-1>,
Claremore, Oklahoma
- March 30 -- ARRL North Carolina State Convention
<http://www.arrl.org/hamfests/north-carolina-state-convention-raleigh-hamfest-2>,
Raleigh, North Carolina
- April 20 -- ARRL Louisiana State Convention
<http://www.arrl.org/hamfests/louisiana-state-convention-northeast-louisiana-regional-ham-radiofest>,
Monroe, Louisiana
- April 26-28 -- ARRL Idaho State Convention
<http://www.arrl.org/hamfests/idaho-state-convention-3>, Boise, Idaho

To find a convention or hamfest near you, click here
<http://www.arrl.org/hamfests>.

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