[From nobody Thu Jul 2 22:10:02 2026 Return-Path: <nde_3165511010.2@informz.net> Delivered-To: n0nb@n0nb.us Received: from www11.qth.com by merlin.lan with POP3 (fetchmail-6.4.39) for <nate@localhost> (single-drop); Thu, 02 Jul 2026 14:27:27 -0500 (CDT) Received: from www11.qth.com by www11.qth.com with LMTP id AzXmDWi7Rmq7aTUAyA/1RA (envelope-from <nde_3165511010.2@informz.net>) for <n0nb@n0nb.us>; Thu, 02 Jul 2026 14:26:32 -0500 Return-path: <nde_3165511010.2@informz.net> Envelope-to: n0nb@n0nb.us Delivery-date: Thu, 02 Jul 2026 14:26:32 -0500 Received: from mail.40.61.informz.net ([205.201.40.61]:18063) by www11.qth.com with esmtps (TLS1.3) tls TLS_AES_256_GCM_SHA384 (Exim 4.99.4) (envelope-from <nde_3165511010.2@informz.net>) id 1wfN3P-0000000Egcc-3ba8 for n0nb@n0nb.us; Thu, 02 Jul 2026 14:26:32 -0500 DKIM-Signature: v=1; a=rsa-sha256; c=relaxed/relaxed; s=s02a; d=arrl.org; h=Date:From:Reply-To:Subject:To:Message-ID:List-Unsubscribe-Post: List-Unsubscribe:MIME-Version:Content-Type; i=memberlist@arrl.org; bh=dpLiWHEZPHrqkl+oLtDIMgj+Y2Z8f8ho4aA+yz/XZqU=; b=dV3rX3/YHxIBERjQCi0lfHzInvMRkZ/R26j+hSCo8SORjALUHIiB0+eqbLBrd8Q8EwYdoXhoYOju G4+Sk9FkfLPPCLMfWqMLb/9Xfd7ARt3WzQbtFqreho6gUwpCwBugtqLnhS/C7kp5TrWNLx4ziIUW CfsODWVtIQHKAPFidv8= Received: by mail.40.61.informz.net id h8qtme3colgk for <n0nb@n0nb.us>; Thu, 2 Jul 2026 15:26:31 -0400 (envelope-from <nde_3165511010.2@informz.net>) X-Receiver: <n0nb@n0nb.us> X-Sender: <nde_3165511010.2@informz.net> Date: Thu, 02 Jul 2026 19:24:58 -0000 From: "ARRL Letter" <memberlist@arrl.org> Reply-To: memberlist@arrl.org Subject: The ARRL Letter for July 2, 2026 To: n0nb@n0nb.us Message-ID: <3165511010.2@informz.net> List-Unsubscribe-Post: List-Unsubscribe=One-Click List-Unsubscribe: <https://arrl.informz.net/informzdataservice/mailing/listheaderunsub?email=n0nb@n0nb.us&mailingInstance=3670362&brandId=2350> Feedback-ID: 2350:3670362:205.201.40.61:informz.net X-DKIM-Options: s=s02a;d=arrl.org MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: multipart/alternative; boundary="MjI4NzQ0MTY4MTM2NDk4NzQ4NDQ1MDk4Mzg3ODYzMTc0ODM1MzM2MDU5NDMyMjIwM" Content-Disposition: inline --MjI4NzQ0MTY4MTM2NDk4NzQ4NDQ1MDk4Mzg3ODYzMTc0ODM1MzM2MDU5NDMyMjIwM Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8 Content-Disposition: inline Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable view this email in your browser [ https://arrl.informz.net/InformzDataServi= ce/OnlineVersion/Individual?mailingInstanceId=3D3670362&subscriberId=3D5205= 29725 ] The ARRL Letter John E. Ross, KD8IDJ [ mailto:jross@arrl.org ] , Editor | July 2, 2026 ARRL Home Page http://www.arrl.org ARRL Audio News http://arrl.org/arrl-audio-news ARRL Letter Archive https://www.arrl.org/arrlletter [https://www.icomamerica.com/lineup/amateur/?utm_source=3DQR&utm_medium=3DB= anner&utm_campaign=3DYearoftheClub&utm_id=3DARRL2026] In this Issue: =C2=A0=E2=80=A2=C2=A0ARRL Field Day 2026 Concludes, But the Global Chatter = Isn't Over=20 =C2=A0=E2=80=A2=C2=A02026 YOTA Americas Camp a Success=20 =C2=A0=E2=80=A2=C2=A0Navigating an HOA and Returning to Amateur Radio and F= ield Day!=20 =C2=A0=E2=80=A2=C2=A0WRTC 2026 Competition in the United Kingdom=20 =C2=A0=E2=80=A2=C2=A0K9RS New ARRL Atlantic Division Vice Director=20 =C2=A0=E2=80=A2=C2=A0Amateur Radio in the News=20 =C2=A0=E2=80=A2=C2=A0ARRL Live Events and Podcasts=20 =C2=A0=E2=80=A2=C2=A0Announcements=20 =C2=A0=E2=80=A2=C2=A0In Brief...=20 =C2=A0=E2=80=A2=C2=A0The ARRL Solar Report=20 =C2=A0=E2=80=A2=C2=A0Just Ahead in Radiosport=20 =C2=A0=E2=80=A2=C2=A0Upcoming ARRL Conventions and Major Events ARRL Field Day 2026 Concludes, But the Global Chatter Isn't Over As a reminder, entries must be postmarked or submitted via web app at field= -day.arrl.org/fdentry.php [ http://field-day.arrl.org/fdentry.php ] by Tues= day, July 28, 2026. Late entries cannot be accepted. =C2=A0=20 To see if your entry has been received check field-day.arrl.org/fdentriesrc= vd.php [ https://field-day.arrl.org/fdentriesrcvd.php ] . If your entry is = missing any required document or bonus point proof, the status will be list= ed as "pending." Participants may upload additional documentation to the en= try for up to 30 days after the entry deadline. As of July 2, 2026, 2448 en= tries have been received. =C2=A0=20 Social media has been inundated with photos and stories. =C2=A0=20 The SPA Amateur Radio Association [ http://wb5spa.org/ ] in Arizona had a g= ood turnout and coverage by the local newspaper. Check out the activity and= the coverage here [ https://edition.hotsr.com/article/281509347912950?fbcl= id=3DIwY2xjawSvR5ZleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEe= tzAapM3rJOhxyJw9oeD969mkArseaCQau9rxAX97Kliqfv1EO_z2mruHALk_aem_-PxXXQuh4wC= cZBUmjqYtbA ] . =C2=A0=20 The Dalton Amateur Radio Club, W4DRC, in Whitfield County, Georgia, had a b= ig day for Field Day. Their event was filled with great food, fellowship, and the enjoyment of op= erating multiple stations. One of the highlights was welcoming visitors who stopped by to learn more a= bout amateur radio, Field Day, and the club=E2=80=99s activities. Several m= embers of Whitfield County ARES were in attendance, along with ARRL Georgia= Section Manager Hank Blackwood, K4HYJ. The Dalton Amateur Radio Club is an= ARRL Affiliated Club. =C2=A0=20 It was a great day of promoting amateur radio and the entire club had time = to pose for a group photo. [https://field-day.arrl.org/fdsoapbox.php] Nick Charboneau, his dad Bill, and young son Tanner visited the WD=C3=98CT = Rochester DX and Contest Club Field Day event in Kasson, Minnesota. Nick an= d Tanner are not yet hams, but Tanner was on the air thanks to club member = W=C3=98BM "Pat" Cahill. Here=E2=80=99s a link to photos and videos of their= visit Field Day 2026 - Google Photos [ https://photos.google.com/share/AF1= QipMWxn5QWzykt16EjNk3iR9TBLvbStDdQP7_zcqyJp2amtt8yUzA1aSQWRuL_qN0zA?key=3DO= VlhcXlrNy1yd0VrMVE2QXI1ODJsa2REdzdybEZn ] .=20 =C2=A0=20 Visit Field Day Soapbox [ https://field-day.arrl.org/fdsoapbox.php ] for mo= re stories and photos. [https://www.rtsystemsinc.com/] 2026 YOTA Americas Camp a Success [http://youthontheair.org] The 2026 Youth on the Air-Americas camp, held in Huntsville, Alabama June 1= 4 =E2=80=93 19, welcomed 35 campers from 17 states and 3 countries (USA, Me= xico, and Argentina), between the ages of 15 and 25, to experience a week o= f hands-on, peer-led, ham radio learning, community building, and fun! =C2=A0 YOTA-Americas Camp Director Neil Rapp, WB9VPG, said the kids enjoyed an Ama= teur Radio on the International Space Station (ARISS) contact with astronau= t Chris Williams, KJ5GEW, on board the ISS, as well as a surprise in-person= visit from ISS Payload Communications Manager Penny Pettigrew and others f= rom NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center Payload Operations team.=20 =C2=A0 Meanwhile on Earth, campers sent up a balloon to near-space, topping out at= 93,500 feet as it transmitted as W4Y-11 on the Automatic Packet Reporting = System (APRS). The balloon carried a successful biological experiment from = Xavier University and a radiation experiment using Polaroid film. Two pico = balloons were also launched. =C2=A0 At the camp=E2=80=99s opening ceremony, there were presentations from two G= uidance, Navigation, and Control spacecraft engineers: 2013 Newsline Young = Ham of the Year Padraig Lysandrou, KC9UUS, and ARISS Chair Frank Bauer, KA3= HDO. =C2=A0 Campers also had time to sharpen their kit-building skills and get acquaint= ed with how to go on youth-focused DXpeditions, operate satellites, and bet= ter use the DX clusters to earn DXCC. =C2=A0 They also operated special event station W4Y and visited the US Space & Roc= ket Center and the SIGNALS museum of communications technology. The week en= ded with an intercultural evening where everyone could "Meet the DX" and sh= are foods and souvenirs from their home QTH. =C2=A0 A video of the camp is available on YouTube Playlist [ https://www.youtube.= com/playlist?list=3DPL16TZZ4ElQWEYrA4BMaUqxFXpZhbu1hNK ] along with a Photo= Album [ https://photos.app.goo.gl/1nwW1vPyfgh5T7Ec8 ] . [https://elecraft.com/products/kh1-transceiver] Navigating an HOA and Returning to Amateur Radio and Field Day! [https://photos.app.goo.gl/qeF1eToA4q7cAj5PA] Fred Johnson, K6FRD, is an amateur radio operator in Riverside, California.= Like many hams, he lives in an HOA-controlled neighborhood. For Johnson, f= inding practical, low-visibility, antenna solutions has become part of the = fun over the years. =C2=A0 =E2=80=9CFor years I struggled to enjoy HF because, like many amateurs in a= n HOA, towers and conventional outdoor antennas simply aren't an option,=E2= =80=9D said Johnson. =E2=80=9CI tried several radios over the years, but wi= thout an effective antenna I rarely heard much activity and had very limite= d success making contacts. A few weeks ago, I decided to stop chasing radio= s and instead focus on building the best stealth antenna I could.=E2=80=9D =C2=A0 Johnson said that after returning to HF last year, he enjoyed experimenting= with antennas, portable operating, FT8, and station design to see what's p= ossible from a suburban backyard. =C2=A0 =E2=80=9CThe result is a simple 145-foot horizontal loop made from 14 AWG T= HHN wire, mounted on stainless cup hooks around the top of my backyard fenc= es about six feet above the ground. The wire is insulated from the hooks wi= th short pieces of clear vinyl tubing and is fed with a 4:1 current balun a= nd approximately 25 feet of RG-8X coax. I also added ferrite chokes at both= the antenna and radio ends of the feed line to help minimize common-mode c= urrent and noise.=E2=80=9D =C2=A0 =E2=80=9CThe results have honestly exceeded my expectations,=E2=80=9D he sa= id. =E2=80=9CMy noise floor is typically only S1 to S2, allowing me to hear= stations I would have completely missed before.=E2=80=9D=20 =C2=A0 ARRL Field Day 2026 gave Johnson a chance to operate entirely on battery po= wer using his IC-7300 and his new antenna, making contacts on 10, 15, and 2= 0 meters. Since installing the loop, he has worked 39 states, 24 countries,= and stations throughout Japan, Hawaii, Samoa, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin= Islands, South America, and across North America=E2=80=94all from his HOA = backyard! =C2=A0 Johnson went on to say he hopes that sharing his successes, and the occasio= nal lessons learned along the way, encourages other operators, especially t= hose with HOA restrictions, to get on the air and enjoy this amazing hobby.= =20 =C2=A0 Johnson has created a Google photo album with all of the photos of his ante= nna design: photos.app.goo.gl/qeF1eToA4q7cAj5PA [ https://photos.app.goo.gl= /qeF1eToA4q7cAj5PA ]=20 =C2=A0 Editor=E2=80=99s note: Thanks to Fred Johnson, K6FRD, for sharing his story= , his HOA-proof antenna, and his effort to return to amateur radio and Fiel= d Day! [https://morsenexus.com/products/ditstorm-cypher-universal-morse-expert] [https://w0gq.org/events/] [https://digirig.net/store/] WRTC 2026 Competition in the United Kingdom [https://www.wrtc2026.org/wrtc-2026-competition-awards/] The 2026 World Radiosport Team Championship [ https://www.wrtc2026.org/wrtc= -2026-competition-awards/ ] (WRTC) will be hosted by the United Kingdom fro= m July 8 - 13. This is the 10th WRTC, which relocates to a new host nation = every four years and is often referred to as the Olympics of amateur radio = contesting. =C2=A0 The WRTC event is designed to provide a platform for high-achieving ham rad= io contesters to compete on a level playing field in the same geographic re= gion using identical antennas, output power and other operating conditions.= The goal is demonstrate international goodwill and friendship in the true = ham spirit. It also allows youth operators to demonstrate their skills with= in this highly competitive event. =C2=A0 There will be 50 teams of two, each with an assigned referee. Each team wil= l be allocated an HF operating site in southeastern England, where they wil= l take part in a 24-hour SSB/CW contest (the IARU HF Championship) over the= weekend, making WRTC a contest within a contest. More information is avail= able at IARU HF World Championship [ https://www.arrl.org/iaru-hf-world-cha= mpionship?utm_source=3DInformz&utm_medium=3DEmail&utm_campaign=3DARRL ] . =C2=A0 One of the youth teams competing this year includes an ARRL HQ staff member= , Education & Learning Support Specialist Max Freedman, N4ML. His teammate = is Willow Mauldin, W7WLW. =C2=A0 =E2=80=9CThis is the best of the best competition,=E2=80=9D said Freedman. = He will fly to the UK, bringing his gear with him, which he says involves a= lot of paperwork! =E2=80=9CI=E2=80=99m looking forward to working with my = teammate, Willow, and we are excited to participate,=E2=80=9D he added. =C2=A0 Amateur radio operators from around the world are invited to participate. Many of the WRTC sites should be easy to work on the HF bands. The teams will be using Yagi antennas on 10,15, and 20 meters, with dipoles= on 40 and 80 meters. With just 100 watts of output power, contacts may not= always be loud but, with good propagation, should not be difficult. The exchange is signal report and ITU zone [ https://www.mapability.com/ei8= ic/maps/ITU_Zones_ARRL_05.png ] (ITU zones are different from CQ zones). Fo= r example, if calling from the eastern United States, =E2=80=9C59, 8=E2=80= =9D on SSB and =E2=80=9C599, 8=E2=80=9D on CW would be the correct exchange. =C2=A0 This year, there is also a WRTC 2026 Chaser Awards Program to work as many = WRTC stations as possible. Details are at www.wrtc2026.org/wrtc-2026-compet= ition-awards [ https://www.wrtc2026.org/wrtc-2026-competition-awards/ ] . [https://www.kf7p.com/KF7P/Dacron_Rope.html] K9RS New ARRL Atlantic Division Vice Director ARRL President Rick Roderick, K5UR, has appointed Ray Sokola, K9RS, of Wilm= ington, Delaware, as Vice Director for the ARRL Atlantic Division. The appointment fills the vacancy created in January when former Vice Direc= tor Marty Newingham, AG3I, assumed the office of Atlantic Division Director= (see The ARRL Letter, January 29, 2026 [ https://www.arrl.org/arrlletteris= sue?issue=3D2026-01-29&utm_source=3DInformz&utm_medium=3DEmail&utm_campaign= =3DARRL#Bookmark_AC4769A50 ] ). Sokola will serve the remainder of a term t= hat expires December 31, 2026. =C2=A0 The Atlantic Division includes the ARRL Sections of Delaware, Eastern Penns= ylvania, Western Pennsylvania, Maryland-DC, Northern New York, Western New = York, and Southern New Jersey. [http://carlsontowers.com/?newname] Amateur Radio in the News =E2=80=9CAmateur radio operators prepare for nationwide test and storm spot= ting [ https://www.yahoo.com/news/weather-news/articles/amateur-radio-opera= tors-prepare-nationwide-032543799.html ] =E2=80=9D / WTVO/WQRF (Illinois) J= une 24, 2026 -- The Rockford Amateur Radio Association is an ARRL Affiliate= d Club =C2=A0=20 =E2=80=9CCoastal Amateur Radio Society takes to the airwaves for ARRL Field= Day [ https://www.wtoc.com/ ] =E2=80=9D / WTOC (Georgia) June 27, 2026 -- = The Coastal Amateur Radio Society =C2=A0=20 =E2=80=9CInside the 24-hour radio marathon by local club at Ann Arbor airpo= rt [ https://www.mlive.com/news/ann-arbor/2026/06/inside-the-24-hour-radio-= marathon-by-local-club-at-ann-arbor-airport.html ] =E2=80=9D / M Live (Mich= igan) June 29, 2026 --The ARROW Communication Association is an ARRL Affili= ated Club [https://ccrane.com/arrl?utm_source=3Darrl&utm_medium=3Dnewsletter&utm_camp= aign=3D2026&utm_content=3Dssb2] ARRL Live Events and Podcasts On the Air LIVE [https://learn.arrl.org/events] On the Air LIVE=20 =C2=A0=20 What is your family=E2=80=99s backup plan when phones, texts, or internet a= re not available? Join ARRL=E2=80=99s Education Specialist Wayne Greene, KB= 4DSF, for the next On the Air Live as we explore the P.A.C.E. plan=E2=80=94= Primary, Alternate, Contingency, and Emergency=E2=80=94and how it can help = families build a practical communications plan before a crisis happens. We=E2=80=99ll talk about where amateur radio fits, how to layer your option= s, and how to make the plan simple enough for the whole family to use. The livestream will air on the ARRL's learning center, learn.arrl.org [ htt= p://learn.arrl.org ] , July 28th at 8pm Eastern. Preregistration is require= d and can be accomplished through the Learning Center. =C2=A0=20 =F0=9F=93=85 Date: July 28th, 2026 =F0=9F=95=97 Time: 8 PM Eastern / 5 PM Pacific =F0=9F=91=89 Register Now [ https://learn.arrl.org/events ] | =E2=8F=AA Pre= viously Recorded Sessions [ https://learn.arrl.org/events ] ARRL Audio News [https://www.arrl.org/arrl-audio-news] ARRL Audio News Listen to ARRL Audio News [ https://www.arrl.org/arrl-audio-news?utm_source= =3DInformz&utm_medium=3DEmail&utm_campaign=3DARRL ] , available every Frida= y. ARRL Audio News is a summary of the week's top news stories in the world= of amateur radio and ARRL, along with interviews and other features. More = info [ https://www.arrl.org/arrl-audio-news?utm_source=3DInformz&utm_medium= =3DEmail&utm_campaign=3DARRL ] | Listen on Blubrry [ https://podcast.show/a= rrlaudionews/ ] | Also available on iTunes and Apple Podcasts. ARRL On the Air [http://www.arrl.org/on-the-air-podcast] On the Air Sponsored by Icom =C2=A0=20 Introduction to Digital Modes ARRL Technical Editor Conrad Trautmann, N2YCH, joins the podcast to talk ab= out what digital modes are, why it=E2=80=99s worth it for hams of all class= es to use them, and how to get started. More info [ http://www.arrl.org/on-= the-air-podcast?utm_source=3DInformz&utm_medium=3DEmail&utm_campaign=3DARRL= ] | Listen on Blubrry [ https://podcast.show/arrlontheair/ ] | Also availa= ble on iTunes and Apple Podcasts. [https://store.ai6ym.radio/pages/picofox?utm_source=3Darrl&utm_medium=3Dema= il&utm_campaign=3Dr3] Announcements ARRL Headquarters in Newington, Connecticut will be closed Friday July 3, 2= 026, in observance of the U.S. Independence Day holiday. There will be no W= 1AW bulletins or code practice transmissions during the holiday weekend. Re= gular hours will resume Monday July 6, 2026, at 8:00 AM EDT. [https://www.arrl.org/america250-was?utm_source=3DInformz&utm_medium=3DEmai= l&utm_campaign=3DARRL&_zs=3DOV2xl&_zl=3DRifc3] The following America250 W1AW Portable Activations begin 0000z on Wednesday= s, and end 2359z on Tuesdays (7 days total for each activation). See the co= mplete schedule at www.arrl.org/america250-was [ https://www.arrl.org/ameri= ca250-was?utm_source=3DInformz&utm_medium=3DEmail&utm_campaign=3DARRL&_zs= =3DOV2xl&_zl=3DRifc3&utm_source=3DInformz&utm_medium=3DEmail&utm_campaign= =3DARRL&utm_source=3DInformz&utm_medium=3DEmail&utm_campaign=3DARRL ] . =C2=A0 07/08/2026 No activations... IARU HF Contest 07/13/2026 Georgia W1AW/4 (host KJ4CNC) 07/15/2026 Indiana W1AW/9 (host AK9R) 07/15/2026 Pennsylvania W1AW/3 (host K3LR) 07/15/2026 Utah W1AW/7 (host NA7C) A Fun, Limited-Time, Opportunity Just for ARRL Life Members =C2=A0=20 For the first time, ARRL is making a special supply of the popular Gil Mug = available to ARRL Life Members when you join the ARRL Diamond Club at the I= ntroductory level with a gift starting at $100. [https://home.arrl.org/action/Donate/Donate-Now/CashProductId/115616] One side features a classic hilarious cartoon by the legendary Phil Gilders= leeve, W1CJD, =E2=80=9CGil=E2=80=9D...the beloved ham cartoonist whose work= defined QST for nearly 40 years. Gil=E2=80=99s cartoons captured the joy, = frustration, and spirit of Amateur Radio like no one else, from his iconic = =E2=80=9CJeeves=E2=80=9D illustrations to everyday ham shack humor. He was = a skilled operator, a true pioneer, and a cornerstone of our community=E2= =80=99s culture. =C2=A0=20 The other side proudly displays the ARRL logo with =E2=80=9CMember=E2=80=9D= below it=E2=80=94a perfect tribute to your lifelong dedication. This mug w= as previously available only as a premium with new or renewing 3-year membe= rships. Life Members had no opportunity to get one=E2=80=94until now.=20 =C2=A0=20 Supply is strictly limited. These mugs won=E2=80=99t last long, and once th= ey=E2=80=99re gone, this special offer for Life Members closes. It=E2=80=99= s our way of saying thank you for your years of support and inviting you to= invest in the future of Amateur Radio. =C2=A0=20 Why Join the Diamond Club? Your annual gift at the Introductory level goes = directly to critical programs and services that dues alone can=E2=80=99t fu= lly cover=E2=80=94protecting spectrum, supporting education and youth initi= atives, advancing technology, emergency communications, and keeping Amateur= Radio strong for the next generation. =C2=A0=20 As a thank you, you=E2=80=99ll also receive: =C2=A0=E2=80=A2=C2=A0A Diamond Club pin =C2=A0=E2=80=A2=C2=A0Personalized Diamond Club certificate (first year) =C2=A0=E2=80=A2=C2=A0Two car window decals =C2=A0=E2=80=A2=C2=A0The ARRL Calendar (mailed in November) Higher levels offer even more great benefits, but the Introductory level wi= th the Gil Mug is the perfect way to start or renew your commitment. Don=E2= =80=99t miss out=E2=80=94act today while supplies last! =C2=A0=20 Donate Now to Diamond Club and Claim Your Gil Mug [ https://home.arrl.org/a= ction/Donate/Donate-Now/CashProductId/115616 ] . Be sure to note your inter= est in the limited edition Gil Mug offer using Market Code DCGIL. You can also reply to this email at development@arrl.org [ mailto:developme= nt@arrl.org ] or call the Development Office at (860) 594-0291 with any que= stions. Your gift today helps secure the future of the hobby we all love. Together, we=E2=80=99ll keep the airwaves alive with innovation, friendship= , and fun for many more years. [https://morsenexus.com/products/ditstorm-cypher-universal-morse-expert] In Brief... As of Thursday July 2, rescue and recovery efforts are still underway in Ve= nezuela following twin earthquakes that struck the country last week. Amateur radio operators around the world are helping with emergency communi= cations. All amateurs are being asked to keep 7135 kHz in the 40-meter band clear fo= r emergency communications in the wake of those earthquakes. The request to keep 7135 kHz protected is still in effect. ARRL will provide further updates as they are issued. Death tolls are still rising to more than 1,450. Over 3,100 were injured an= d almost 13,000 people have been displaced. The U.S. Geological Survey now estimates more than 10,000 casualties are po= ssible. The 13 Colonies Special Event, now in its 18th year, is underway until to J= uly 7, Midnight, Eastern time July 8, 0400 UTC). Amateur radio operators ca= n make contacts with stations in each of the 13 colonies plus three bonus s= tations in Great Britain, France, and Philadelphia. This year, the event ties into the America250 celebration, with stations ma= rking locations where the Declaration of Independence was first read. Cities in former colonies, including Augusta, Georgia, and Charleston, Sout= h Carolina, are also part of the national celebration, offering historic si= tes and authentic experiences. Information about call signs, frequencies, special certificates, and QSL ca= rds can be found online at The Annual 13 Colonies Special Event [ https://1= 3colonies.us/ ] . Carlson Roof Towers has been renamed Carlson Towers [ https://carlsontowers= =2Ecom/ ] . The company reports it will continue to improve its utility and= functionality for ham radio operators and other users. The company also announced plans to move beyond the roof by developing inno= vative tower infrastructure products for markets outside of and larger than= rooftop antenna mounting for amateur radio. Those rooftop towers have been renamed Carlson Compact Towers. The ultimate goal is to become a successful product development company for= the greater tower infrastructure industry. The company launched this initiative's first product in May 2026 at the Day= ton Hamvention [ https://hamvention.org/ ] =C2=AE, the Carlson Tower Lift, = which greatly reduces the need for costly and dangerous manual tower climbs= to perform service, maintenance, and equipment replacement on sectional la= ttice towers. More information about the Tower Lift is on Carlson=E2=80=99s home page [ h= ttps://carlsontowers.com/ ] and on the Tower Lift page [ https://carlsontow= ers.com/tower-lift/ ] . [https://www.arrl.org/HOA] Open Positions at ARRL Come join the headquarters staff of ARRL The National Association for Amate= ur Radio=C2=AE! We are currently seeking qualified applicants for the follo= wing positions: =C2=A0=20 Membership Manager RFI Lab Engineer Public Relations and Outreach Manager =C2=A0=20 Full details may be found on the ARRL HR web page at www.arrl.org/careers [= https://www.arrl.org/careers?utm_source=3DInformz&utm_medium=3DEmail&utm_c= ampaign=3DARRL ] . =C2=A0=20 ARRL is an equal opportunity employer. [https://www.rigolna.com/products/digital-multimeters/dm800/?utm_source=3DQ= ST&utm_medium=3DeNews&utm_campaign=3DDM858] [https://www.flexradio.com/aurora/] [https://elecraft.com/products/k4-transceiver] The ARRL Solar Report [https://www.arrl.org/technical-information-service?utm_source=3DInformz&ut= m_medium=3DEmail&utm_campaign=3DARRL&_zs=3DOV2xl&_zl=3DTltC3] ARRL Solar Report for July 2, 2026 =C2=A0=20 A series of M-class flares =E2=80=94 all from Region 4479 =E2=80=94 pushed = solar activity to high levels this week. The largest of the flares was an M= 3.5 on July 1. =C2=A0=20 An earlier flare from this region, M1.3 accompanied by a 1N H-alpha flare w= hich peaked late July 1, appears to have been associated with dimming and a= coronal mass ejection (CME) first identified in CCOR-1 imagery. Initial an= alysis suggests the CME has an Earth-directed component, although the speed= derived from the available imagery was only 300-450 km/s. Further analysis= is needed to increase confidence. =C2=A0=20 Flux emergence and some consolidation around the leader and trailer spots w= as observed in Region 4479 during the period. Region 4478 produced an M8.5/= 2b flare on July 1 following occasional C-class flaring. This region also e= xhibited flux emergence in the intermediate spots and around the leader spo= t. Finally, Region 4480 was quiescent although some intermediate spots deve= loped. =C2=A0=20 Solar activity is likely to decrease to moderate levels (R1-R2, minor-moder= ate) with a slight chance for X-class flares (R3-strong), particularly from= Region 4479. =C2=A0=20 Solar wind parameters were enhanced with CME passage. Solar wind speeds hav= e ranged from approximately 360 - 425 km/s. The CME from June 30 is expecte= d to arrive early on July 3, bringing disturbed solar wind conditions that = are expected to last into July 4. There is enough uncertainty around the CM= E timing that an arrival mid-to-late on July 2 is possible. =C2=A0=20 The 10.7-centimeter flux: July 2, 137; July 3, 132; July 4, 141; July 5, 12= 8; July 6, 144; July 7, 122; July 8, 148. =C2=A0=20 Predicted sunspots: July 2, 100; July 3, 93; July 4, 106; July 5, 88: July = 6, 110; July 7, 81; July 8, 114.=20 =C2=A0=20 For more information concerning radio propagation, visit [ https://www.arrl= =2Eorg/technical-information-service?utm_source=3DInformz&utm_medium=3DEmai= l&utm_campaign=3DARRL ] the ARRL Technical Information Service, read A Quic= k Guide to HF Propagation Using Solar Indices [ https://www.qsl.net/4x4xm/P= ropagation/HF-Propagation-Solar-Indices.htm ] , and check out the Propagati= on Page of Carl Luetzelschwab, K9LA [ https://k9la.us/body_index.html ] . =C2=A0=20 For customizable propagation charts, visit the VOACAP Online for Ham Radio = website [ https://www.voacap.com/ ] . Just Ahead in Radiosport =E2=80=A2=C2=A0July 2 -- VHF-UHF FT8 Activity Contest-NA (digital)=20 =C2=A0=E2=80=A2=C2=A0July 2 - 3 -- Walk for the Bacon QRP Contest (CW)=20 =C2=A0=E2=80=A2=C2=A0July 2 -- NRAU 10m Activity Contest (CW, phone, digita= l)=20 =C2=A0=E2=80=A2=C2=A0July 2 -- SKCC Sprint Europe (CW)=20 =C2=A0=E2=80=A2=C2=A0July 4 -- NZART Memorial Contest (CW, phone)=20 =C2=A0=E2=80=A2=C2=A0July 4 - 5 -- TA VHF/UHF Contest (CW, phone)=20 =C2=A0=E2=80=A2=C2=A0July 4 - 5 -- CQ Worldwide VHF SSB/CW Contest (CW, pho= ne)=20 =C2=A0=E2=80=A2=C2=A0July 4 - 5 -- Marconi Memorial HF Contest (CW)=20 =C2=A0=E2=80=A2=C2=A0July 4 - 5 -- Original QRP Contest (CW, phone)=20 =C2=A0=E2=80=A2=C2=A0July 4 - 5 -- PODXS 070 Club 40m Firecracker Sprint (d= igital)=20 =C2=A0=E2=80=A2=C2=A0July 5 - 6 -- ARAM 50 MHz Contest (CW, phone)=20 =C2=A0=E2=80=A2=C2=A0July 5 - 6 -- FOC Old School Classic 1960s QSO Party (= CW)=20 =C2=A0=E2=80=A2=C2=A0July 6 -- RSGB 80m Club Championship (CW) =C2=A0=E2=80=A2=C2=A0July 7 -- ARS Spartan Sprint (CW)=20 =C2=A0=E2=80=A2=C2=A0July 9 -- VHF-UHF FT8 Activity Contest-NA (digital)=20 =C2=A0=E2=80=A2=C2=A0July 11 - 12 --IARU HF World Championship [ https://ww= w.arrl.org/iaru-hf-world-championship?utm_source=3DInformz&utm_medium=3DEma= il&utm_campaign=3DARRL ] (CW, phone)=20 =C2=A0=E2=80=A2=C2=A0July 11 - 12 -- SKCC Weekend Sprintathon (CW)=20 =C2=A0=E2=80=A2=C2=A0July 12 -- QRP ARCI Summer Homebrew Sprint (CW)=20 =C2=A0=E2=80=A2=C2=A0July 13 -- 4 States QRP Group Second Sunday Sprint (CW= , phone) Remember to visit the ARRL Contest Calendar [ https://www.arrl.org/contest-= calendar?_zs=3DOV2xl&_zl=3DgeQ73&utm_source=3DInformz&utm_medium=3DEmail&ut= m_campaign=3DARRL%20website%20amateur%20radio%20&utm_source=3DInformz&utm_m= edium=3DEmail&utm_campaign=3DARRL&utm_source=3DInformz&utm_medium=3DEmail&u= tm_campaign=3DARRL&utm_source=3DInformz&utm_medium=3DEmail&utm_campaign=3DA= RRL&utm_source=3DInformz&utm_medium=3DEmail&utm_campaign=3DARRL&utm_source= =3DInformz&utm_medium=3DEmail&utm_campaign=3DARRL&utm_source=3DInformz&utm_= medium=3DEmail&utm_campaign=3DARRL&utm_source=3DInformz&utm_medium=3DEmail&= utm_campaign=3DARRL&utm_source=3DInformz&utm_medium=3DEmail&utm_campaign=3D= ARRL&utm_source=3DInformz&utm_medium=3DEmail&utm_campaign=3DARRL&utm_source= =3DInformz&utm_medium=3DEmail&utm_campaign=3DARRL&utm_source=3DInformz&utm_= medium=3DEmail&utm_campaign=3DARRL&utm_source=3DInformz&utm_medium=3DEmail&= utm_campaign=3DARRL&utm_source=3DInformz&utm_medium=3DEmail&utm_campaign=3D= ARRL&utm_source=3DInformz&utm_medium=3DEmail&utm_campaign=3DARRL&utm_source= =3DInformz&utm_medium=3DEmail&utm_campaign=3DARRL&utm_source=3DInformz&utm_= medium=3DEmail&utm_campaig&utm_source=3DInformz&utm_medium=3DEmail&utm_camp= aign=3DARRL ] for more events and information. [https://home.arrl.org/action/Store/Product-Details/productId/2094335552] Upcoming ARRL Conventions and Major Events ARRL Section, State, and Division Conventions (next 60 days) Search the ARRL Hamfest and Convention Database at www.arrl.org/hamfests [ = http://www.arrl.org/hamfests?utm_source=3DInformz&utm_medium=3DEmail&utm_ca= mpaign=3DARRL ] to find events in your area.=20 =C2=A0=20 July 11 | SVARC Hamfest [ https://www.arrl.org/hamfests/svarc-hamfest-arrl-= north-dakota-section-convention?utm_source=3DInformz&utm_medium=3DEmail&utm= _campaign=3DARRL ] , hosting the ARRL North Dakota Section Convention, Mino= t, North Dakota =C2=A0=20 July 17 =E2=80=93 19 | Glacier Waterton Hamfest [ https://www.arrl.org/hamf= ests/glacier-waterton-hamfest-arrl-montana-section-convention?utm_source=3D= Informz&utm_medium=3DEmail&utm_campaign=3DARRL ] , hosting the ARRL Montana= Section Convention, Essex, Montana =C2=A0=20 July 25 | ARRL South Dakota State Convention [ http://www.arrl.org/hamfests= /arrl-south-dakota-state-convention?utm_source=3DInformz&utm_medium=3DEmail= &utm_campaign=3DARRL ] , Sioux Falls, South Dakota =C2=A0=20 July 25 | ARRL West Virginia State Convention [ https://www.arrl.org/hamfes= ts/arrl-west-virginia-state-convention-and-hamfest?utm_source=3DInformz&utm= _medium=3DEmail&utm_campaign=3DARRL ] , Sutton, West Virginia =C2=A0=20 August 1 | ARRL Maine State Convention [ https://www.arrl.org/hamfests/arrl= -maine-state-convention-hamfest-1?utm_source=3DInformz&utm_medium=3DEmail&u= tm_campaign=3DARRL ] , Augusta, Maine =C2=A0=20 August 7 =E2=80=93 8 | Shreveport-Bossier Hamfest [ https://www.arrl.org/ha= mfests/shreveport-bossier-hamfest-arrl-delta-division-convention?utm_source= =3DInformz&utm_medium=3DEmail&utm_campaign=3DARRL ] , hosting the ARRL Delt= a Division Convention, Shreveport, Louisiana =C2=A0=20 August 13 =E2=80=93 16 | Northeast HamXposition [ https://www.arrl.org/hamf= ests/northeast-hamxposition-arrl-new-england-division-convention-5?utm_sour= ce=3DInformz&utm_medium=3DEmail&utm_campaign=3DARRL ] , hosting the ARRL Ne= w England Division Convention, Marlborough, Massachusetts =C2=A0=20 August 15 | Cincinnati Hamfest [ https://www.arrl.org/hamfests/cincinnati-h= amfest-arrl-great-lakes-division-convention-1?utm_source=3DInformz&utm_medi= um=3DEmail&utm_campaign=3DARRL ] , hosting the ARRL Great Lakes Division Co= nvention, Owensville, Ohio =C2=A0=20 August 21 =E2=80=93 23 | Huntsville Hamfest [ https://hamfest.org/ ] , host= ing the 2026 ARRL National Convention [ https://www.arrl.org/arrl-expo?utm_= source=3DInformz&utm_medium=3DEmail&utm_campaign=3DARRL ] , Huntsville, Ala= bama =C2=A0 August 28 =E2=80=93 30 | Wyoming HamCon [ https://www.arrl.org/hamfests/wyo= ming-hamcon-arrl-rocky-mountain-division-convention?utm_source=3DInformz&ut= m_medium=3DEmail&utm_campaign=3DARRL ] , hosting the ARRL Rocky Mountain Di= vision Convention, Casper, Wyoming =C2=A0=20 Save the Date=20 Join ARRL at these Division Conventions and other major events throughout t= he year. Beginning in the fourth quarter, this list will also include signi= ficant events scheduled for the following year. =C2=A0=20 August 7 =E2=80=93 8 | Shreveport-Bossier Hamfest [ https://www.arrl.org/ha= mfests/shreveport-bossier-hamfest-arrl-delta-division-convention?utm_source= =3DInformz&utm_medium=3DEmail&utm_campaign=3DARRL ] , hosting the ARRL Delt= a Division Convention, Shreveport, Louisiana =C2=A0=20 August 13 =E2=80=93 16 | Northeast HamXposition [ https://www.arrl.org/hamf= ests/northeast-hamxposition-arrl-new-england-division-convention-5?utm_sour= ce=3DInformz&utm_medium=3DEmail&utm_campaign=3DARRL ] , hosting the ARRL Ne= w England Division Convention, Marlborough, Massachusetts =C2=A0=20 August 15 | Cincinnati Hamfest [ https://www.arrl.org/hamfests/cincinnati-h= amfest-arrl-great-lakes-division-convention-1?utm_source=3DInformz&utm_medi= um=3DEmail&utm_campaign=3DARRL ] , hosting the ARRL Great Lakes Division Co= nvention, Owensville, Ohio =C2=A0=20 August 21 =E2=80=93 23 | Huntsville Hamfest [ https://hamfest.org/ ] , host= ing the 2026 ARRL National Convention [ https://www.arrl.org/arrl-expo?utm_= source=3DInformz&utm_medium=3DEmail&utm_campaign=3DARRL ] , Huntsville, Ala= bama =C2=A0=20 August 28 =E2=80=93 30 | Wyoming HamCon [ https://www.arrl.org/hamfests/wyo= ming-hamcon-arrl-rocky-mountain-division-convention?utm_source=3DInformz&ut= m_medium=3DEmail&utm_campaign=3DARRL ] , hosting the ARRL Rocky Mountain Di= vision Convention, Casper, Wyoming =C2=A0=20 October 9 =E2=80=93 10 | SPARK-CON 2026 [ https://www.arrl.org/hamfests/spa= rk-con-2026-arrl-midwest-division-convention?utm_source=3DInformz&utm_mediu= m=3DEmail&utm_campaign=3DARRL ] , hosting the ARRL Midwest Division Convent= ion, Sedalia, Missouri =C2=A0=20 October 10 | North Star Radio Convention [ https://www.arrl.org/hamfests/no= rth-star-radio-convention-arrl-dakota-division-convention?utm_source=3DInfo= rmz&utm_medium=3DEmail&utm_campaign=3DARRL ] , hosting the ARRL Dakota Divi= sion Convention, Brooklyn Park, Minnesota =C2=A0=20 October 16 =E2=80=93 18 | Pacificon [ https://www.pacificon.org/ ] , hostin= g the ARRL Pacific Division Convention, San Ramon, California [https://home.arrl.org/action/Store/Product-Details/productId/2089712339] Have News for ARRL? 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font-family: 'Calibri Regular', Calibri, sans-s= erif; font-size: 17px; font-weight: normal; line-height: 25.5px; margin-bot= tom: 0; margin-top: 0; text-align: left;"> As a reminder, entries must be postmarked or submitted via web app at <stro= ng><a href=3D"https://arrl.informz.net/z/cjUucD9taT0zNjcwMzYyJnA9MSZ1PTUyMD= UyOTcyNSZsaT00MzcwMTczNw/index.html" target=3D"_blank" data-informz-link=3D= "true" data-informz-link-name data-informz-do-not-track=3D"false" style=3D"= color: #0000ee; font-weight: inherit; text-decoration: none;"><span class= =3D"email-hyperlink-color-preserver" style>field-day.arrl.org/fdentry.php</= span></a></strong> by Tuesday, July 28, 2026. Late entries cannot be accept= ed.</p> <p style=3D"color: #000000; font-family: 'Calibri Regular', Calibri, sans-s= erif; font-size: 8px; font-weight: normal; line-height: 12px; margin-bottom= : 0; margin-top: 0; text-align: left;"> &nbsp; </p> <p style=3D"color: #000000; font-family: 'Calibri Regular', Calibri, sans-s= erif; font-size: 17px; font-weight: normal; line-height: 25.5px; margin-bot= tom: 0; margin-top: 0; text-align: left;"> To see if your entry has been received check <strong><a href=3D"https://arr= l.informz.net/z/cjUucD9taT0zNjcwMzYyJnA9MSZ1PTUyMDUyOTcyNSZsaT00MzcwMTczOA/= index.html" target=3D"_blank" data-informz-link=3D"true" data-informz-link-= name data-informz-do-not-track=3D"false" style=3D"color: #0000ee; font-weig= ht: inherit; text-decoration: none;"><span class=3D"email-hyperlink-color-p= reserver" style>field-day.arrl.org/fdentriesrcvd.php</span></a></strong>. I= f your entry is missing any required document or bonus point proof, the sta= tus will be listed as &quot;pending.&quot; Participants may upload addition= al documentation to the entry for up to 30 days after the entry deadline. As of July 2, 2026, 2448 entries have been received.</p> <p style=3D"color: #000000; font-family: 'Calibri Regular', Calibri, sans-s= erif; font-size: 8px; font-weight: normal; line-height: 12px; margin-bottom= : 0; margin-top: 0; text-align: left;"> &nbsp; </p> <p style=3D"color: #000000; font-family: 'Calibri Regular', Calibri, sans-s= erif; font-size: 17px; font-weight: normal; line-height: 25.5px; margin-bot= tom: 0; margin-top: 0; text-align: left;"> Social media has been inundated with photos and stories.</p> <p style=3D"color: #000000; font-family: 'Calibri Regular', Calibri, sans-s= erif; font-size: 8px; font-weight: normal; line-height: 12px; margin-bottom= : 0; margin-top: 0; text-align: left;"> &nbsp; </p> <p style=3D"color: #000000; font-family: 'Calibri Regular', Calibri, sans-s= erif; font-size: 17px; font-weight: normal; line-height: 25.5px; margin-bot= tom: 0; margin-top: 0; text-align: left;"> The <a href=3D"https://arrl.informz.net/z/cjUucD9taT0zNjcwMzYyJnA9MSZ1PTUyM= DUyOTcyNSZsaT00MzcwMTczOQ/index.html" target=3D"_blank" data-informz-link= =3D"true" data-informz-link-name data-informz-do-not-track=3D"false" style= =3D"color: #0000ee; font-weight: inherit; text-decoration: none;"><span cla= ss=3D"email-hyperlink-color-preserver" style>SPA Amateur Radio Association<= /span></a> in Arizona had a good turnout and coverage by the local newspaper. Check ou= t the activity and the coverage <a href=3D"https://arrl.informz.net/z/cjUuc= D9taT0zNjcwMzYyJnA9MSZ1PTUyMDUyOTcyNSZsaT00MzcwMTc0MA/index.html" target=3D= "_blank" data-informz-link=3D"true" data-informz-link-name data-informz-do-= not-track=3D"false" style=3D"color: #0000ee; font-weight: inherit; text-dec= oration: none;"><span class=3D"email-hyperlink-color-preserver" style>here<= /span></a>.</p> <p style=3D"color: #000000; font-family: 'Calibri Regular', Calibri, sans-s= erif; font-size: 8px; font-weight: normal; line-height: 12px; margin-bottom= : 0; margin-top: 0; text-align: left;"> &nbsp; </p> <p style=3D"color: #000000; font-family: 'Calibri Regular', Calibri, sans-s= erif; font-size: 17px; font-weight: normal; line-height: 25.5px; margin-bot= tom: 0; margin-top: 0; text-align: left;"> The Dalton Amateur Radio Club, W4DRC, in Whitfield County, Georgia, had a b= ig day for Field Day. Their event was filled with great food, fellowship, and the enjoyment of op= erating multiple stations. One of the highlights was welcoming visitors who stopped by to learn more a= bout amateur radio, Field Day, and the club=E2=80=99s activities. Several m= embers of Whitfield County ARES were in attendance, along with ARRL Georgia= Section Manager Hank Blackwood, K4HYJ. The Dalton Amateur Radio Club is an= ARRL Affiliated Club.</p> <p style=3D"color: #000000; font-family: 'Calibri Regular', Calibri, sans-s= erif; font-size: 8px; font-weight: normal; line-height: 12px; margin-bottom= : 0; margin-top: 0; text-align: left;"> &nbsp; </p> <p style=3D"color: #000000; font-family: 'Calibri Regular', Calibri, sans-s= erif; font-size: 17px; font-weight: normal; line-height: 25.5px; margin-bot= tom: 0; margin-top: 0; text-align: left;"> It was a great day of promoting amateur radio and the entire club had time = to pose for a group photo.</p> <p style=3D"color: #000000; font-family: 'Calibri Regular', Calibri, sans-s= erif; font-size: 8px; font-weight: normal; line-height: 12px; margin-bottom= : 0; margin-top: 0; text-align: left;"> &nbsp; </p> </td> </tr> </table> <table width=3D"100%" class=3D"image ACEB71337-7D02-61C0-8F50-D619437BB107"= cellpadding=3D"0" cellspacing=3D"0" style=3D"border: none; border-collapse= : collapse; mso-table-lspace: 0pt; mso-table-rspace: 0pt;"> <tr> <td style=3D"line-height:1px; text-align: center;" align=3D"center"> <a href=3D"https://arrl.informz.net/z/cjUucD9taT0zNjcwMzYyJnA9MSZ1PTUyMDUyO= TcyNSZsaT00MzcwMTc0MQ/index.html" target=3D"_blank" data-informz-link=3D"tr= ue" data-informz-link-name data-informz-do-not-track=3D"false" style=3D"col= or: #0000ee; font-weight: inherit; text-decoration: none;"> <img alt src=3D"https://assets.informz.net/arrl/data/images/Dalton%20Radio%= 20club%20fd%202026.jpg?cb=3D10957" border=3D"0" height=3D"365" width=3D"620= " align=3D"center" style=3D"height: auto !important; margin: 0; max-width: = 100% !important; text-align: center; width: auto !important;" class=3D"img = "> </a></td></tr> <tr> <td> <table width=3D"620" class=3D"imagecaption ACEB71337-7D02-61C0-8F50-D619437= BB107" cellpadding=3D"0" cellspacing=3D"0" align=3D"center" style=3D"border= : none; border-collapse: collapse; mso-table-lspace: 0pt; mso-table-rspace:= 0pt;"> <tr> <td> <table width=3D"100%" cellpadding=3D"0" cellspacing=3D"0" style=3D"border: = none; border-collapse: collapse; mso-table-lspace: 0pt; mso-table-rspace: 0= pt;"> <tr> <td width=3D"1" height=3D"1"></td></tr> <tr> <td> <table width=3D"100%" cellpadding=3D"8" cellspacing=3D"0" style=3D"border: = none; border-collapse: collapse; mso-table-lspace: 0pt; mso-table-rspace: 0= pt;"> <tr> <td align=3D"center"> <p style=3D"color: #333333; font-family: 'Calibri Regular', Calibri, sans-s= erif; font-size: 14px; font-weight: normal; line-height: 21px; margin-botto= m: 0; margin-top: 0;"> Dalton ARC members at Field Day, from left to right: Macey Mathis, KB4MBM,= children Boone & Annie, and Logan Mathis, KQ4PDS; Willie Pagan, NT2J; Chri= s Hayes, KQ4RLA; Hank Blackwood, K4HYJ; Annette Hayes, AB4CB; Greg Williams= , N4JGW; Jacob Davis, KM4SIG; Eric Smith, K4AZM; Delores Smith; Kevin Willi= ams, W4KAW; Ray Parrott, KM4SHT; Greg Elrod, KK4JBB, Claude Parker, KO4CDA;= and Charlotte Parker, KO4YDG. [Photo courtesy of the Dalton Amateur Radio = Club]</p> </td> </tr> </table> </td> </tr> </table> </td> </tr> </table> </td> </tr> </table> <table width=3D"100%" class=3D"text ACAED4435-BF70-9AFF-C8E7-E7656E2FFF81" = cellpadding=3D"0" cellspacing=3D"0" style=3D"border: none; border-collapse:= collapse; mso-table-lspace: 0pt; mso-table-rspace: 0pt;"> <tr> <td align=3D"left" bgcolor=3D"#ffffff" style> <p style=3D"color: #000000; font-family: 'Calibri Regular', Calibri, sans-s= erif; font-size: 8px; font-weight: normal; line-height: 12px; margin-bottom= : 0; margin-top: 0; text-align: left;"> &nbsp; </p> <p style=3D"color: #000000; font-family: 'Calibri Regular', Calibri, sans-s= erif; font-size: 17px; font-weight: normal; line-height: 25.5px; margin-bot= tom: 0; margin-top: 0; text-align: left;"> Nick Charboneau, his dad Bill, and young son Tanner visited the WD=C3=98CT= Rochester DX and Contest Club Field Day event in Kasson, Minnesota. Nick a= nd Tanner are not yet hams, but Tanner was on the air thanks to club member= W=C3=98BM &quot;Pat&quot; Cahill. Here=E2=80=99s a link to photos and vide= os of their visit <a href=3D"https://arrl.informz.net/z/cjUucD9taT0zNjcwMzY= yJnA9MSZ1PTUyMDUyOTcyNSZsaT00MzcwMTc0Mg/index.html" target=3D"_blank" data-= informz-link=3D"true" data-informz-link-name data-informz-do-not-track=3D"f= alse" style=3D"color: #0000ee; font-weight: inherit; text-decoration: none;= "><span class=3D"email-hyperlink-color-preserver" style>Field Day 2026 - Go= ogle Photos</span></a>. </p> <p style=3D"color: #000000; font-family: 'Calibri Regular', Calibri, sans-s= erif; font-size: 8px; font-weight: normal; line-height: 12px; margin-bottom= : 0; margin-top: 0; text-align: left;"> &nbsp; </p> <p style=3D"color: #000000; font-family: 'Calibri Regular', Calibri, sans-s= erif; font-size: 17px; font-weight: normal; line-height: 25.5px; margin-bot= tom: 0; margin-top: 0; text-align: left;"> Visit <a href=3D"https://arrl.informz.net/z/cjUucD9taT0zNjcwMzYyJnA9MSZ1PTU= yMDUyOTcyNSZsaT00MzcwMTc0MQ/index.html" target=3D"_blank" data-informz-link= =3D"true" data-informz-link-name data-informz-do-not-track=3D"false" style= =3D"color: #0000ee; 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font-size: 20px; font-weight: normal; line-height: 30px; margin-botto= m: 0; margin-top: 0; text-align: left;"> <strong><span class=3D"inline-color" style=3D"color:#c00000">2026 YOTA Amer= icas Camp a Success</span></strong></p></td></tr></table><table bgcolor=3D"= #ffffff" width=3D"100%" class=3D"A3F33800F-2F82-5D92-33DA-3C62EAD76593" cel= lpadding=3D"0" cellspacing=3D"0" style=3D"border: none; border-bottom: none= ; border-collapse: collapse; border-left: none; border-right: none; border-= top: none; mso-table-lspace: 0pt; mso-table-rspace: 0pt;"> <tr> <td align=3D"left" style=3D"padding: 0"> <!--[if mso]><table =20 class=3D'image AD6BDF0B3-E980-05B4-ACB4-582857A8FF66' cellpadding=3D'0' cellspacing=3D'0' align=3D'right'> <tr> <td =20 style=3D"padding:5px 0px 0px 10px; line-height:1px"> <a href=3D"https://arrl.informz.net/z/cjUucD9taT0zNjcwMzYyJnA9MSZ1PTUyMDUyO= TcyNSZsaT00MzcwMTc0NA/index.html" target=3D"_blank" data-informz-link=3D"tr= ue" data-informz-link-type=3D"Web_Page" data-informz-link-name=3D"" data-informz-do-not-track=3D"false"> <img alt=3D'' src=3D'https://assets.informz.net/arrl/data/images/YOTA%202026%20logo%20jpe= g.jpg?cb=3D577977' border=3D'0' height=3D'250' width=3D'213' align=3D'right' style=3D'text-align: right; 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font-family: 'Calibri Regular', Calibri, sans-s= erif; font-size: 17px; font-weight: normal; line-height: 25.5px; margin-bot= tom: 0; margin-top: 0; text-align: left;"> The 2026 Youth on the Air-Americas camp, held in Huntsville, Alabama June 1= 4 =E2=80=93 19, welcomed 35 campers from 17 states and 3 countries (USA, Me= xico, and Argentina), between the ages of 15 and 25, to experience a week o= f hands-on, peer-led, ham radio learning, community building, and fun!</p> <p style=3D"color: #000000; font-family: 'Calibri Regular', Calibri, sans-s= erif; font-size: 8px; font-weight: normal; line-height: 12px; margin-bottom= : 0; margin-top: 0; text-align: left;"> &nbsp;</p> <p style=3D"color: #000000; font-family: 'Calibri Regular', Calibri, sans-s= erif; font-size: 17px; font-weight: normal; line-height: 25.5px; margin-bot= tom: 0; margin-top: 0; text-align: left;"> YOTA-Americas Camp Director Neil Rapp, WB9VPG, said the kids enjoyed an Ama= teur Radio on the International Space Station (ARISS) contact with astronau= t Chris Williams, KJ5GEW, on board the ISS, as well as a surprise in-person= visit from ISS Payload Communications Manager Penny Pettigrew and others f= rom NASA&#39;s Marshall Space Flight Center Payload Operations team. </p> <p style=3D"color: #000000; font-family: 'Calibri Regular', Calibri, sans-s= erif; font-size: 8px; font-weight: normal; line-height: 12px; margin-bottom= : 0; margin-top: 0; text-align: left;"> &nbsp;</p> <p style=3D"color: #000000; font-family: 'Calibri Regular', Calibri, sans-s= erif; font-size: 17px; font-weight: normal; line-height: 25.5px; margin-bot= tom: 0; margin-top: 0; text-align: left;"> Meanwhile on Earth, campers sent up a balloon to near-space, topping out at= 93,500 feet as it transmitted as W4Y-11 on the Automatic Packet Reporting = System (APRS). The balloon carried a successful biological experiment from = Xavier University and a radiation experiment using Polaroid film. Two pico = balloons were also launched.</p> <p style=3D"color: #000000; font-family: 'Calibri Regular', Calibri, sans-s= erif; font-size: 8px; font-weight: normal; line-height: 12px; margin-bottom= : 0; margin-top: 0; text-align: left;"> &nbsp;</p> <p style=3D"color: #000000; font-family: 'Calibri Regular', Calibri, sans-s= erif; font-size: 17px; font-weight: normal; line-height: 25.5px; margin-bot= tom: 0; margin-top: 0; text-align: left;"> At the camp=E2=80=99s opening ceremony, there were presentations from two G= uidance, Navigation, and Control spacecraft engineers: 2013 Newsline Young = Ham of the Year Padraig Lysandrou, KC9UUS, and ARISS Chair Frank Bauer, KA3= HDO.</p> <p style=3D"color: #000000; font-family: 'Calibri Regular', Calibri, sans-s= erif; font-size: 8px; font-weight: normal; line-height: 12px; margin-bottom= : 0; margin-top: 0; text-align: left;"> &nbsp;</p> <p style=3D"color: #000000; font-family: 'Calibri Regular', Calibri, sans-s= erif; font-size: 17px; font-weight: normal; line-height: 25.5px; margin-bot= tom: 0; margin-top: 0; text-align: left;"> Campers also had time to sharpen their kit-building skills and get acquaint= ed with how to go on youth-focused DXpeditions, operate satellites, and bet= ter use the DX clusters to earn DXCC.</p> <p style=3D"color: #000000; font-family: 'Calibri Regular', Calibri, sans-s= erif; font-size: 8px; font-weight: normal; line-height: 12px; margin-bottom= : 0; margin-top: 0; text-align: left;"> &nbsp;</p> <p style=3D"color: #000000; font-family: 'Calibri Regular', Calibri, sans-s= erif; font-size: 17px; font-weight: normal; line-height: 25.5px; margin-bot= tom: 0; margin-top: 0; text-align: left;"> They also operated special event station W4Y and visited the US Space &amp;= Rocket Center and the SIGNALS museum of communications technology. The wee= k ended with an intercultural evening where everyone could &quot;Meet the D= X&quot; and share foods and souvenirs from their home QTH.</p> <p style=3D"color: #000000; font-family: 'Calibri Regular', Calibri, sans-s= erif; font-size: 8px; font-weight: normal; line-height: 12px; margin-bottom= : 0; margin-top: 0; text-align: left;"> &nbsp;</p> <p style=3D"color: #000000; font-family: 'Calibri Regular', Calibri, sans-s= erif; font-size: 17px; font-weight: normal; line-height: 25.5px; margin-bot= tom: 0; margin-top: 0; text-align: left;"> A video of the camp is available on <a href=3D"https://arrl.informz.net/z/c= jUucD9taT0zNjcwMzYyJnA9MSZ1PTUyMDUyOTcyNSZsaT00MzcwMTc0NQ/index.html" targe= t=3D"_blank" data-informz-link=3D"true" data-informz-link-name data-informz= -do-not-track=3D"false" style=3D"color: #0000ee; font-weight: inherit; text= -decoration: none;"><span class=3D"email-hyperlink-color-preserver" style>Y= ouTube Playlist</span></a> along with a <a href=3D"https://arrl.informz.net/z/cjUucD9taT0zNjcwMzYyJnA9= MSZ1PTUyMDUyOTcyNSZsaT00MzcwMTc0Ng/index.html" target=3D"_blank" data-infor= mz-link=3D"true" data-informz-link-name data-informz-do-not-track=3D"false"= style=3D"color: #0000ee; 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font-size: 20px; font-weight: normal; line-height: 30px; margin-botto= m: 0; margin-top: 0; text-align: left;"> <strong><span class=3D"inline-color" style=3D"color:#c00000">Navigating an = HOA and Returning to Amateur Radio and Field Day!</span></strong></p></td><= /tr></table><table bgcolor=3D"#ffffff" width=3D"100%" class=3D"AB31D448D-28= 1E-B0F4-80D2-5BD24F457CF2" cellpadding=3D"0" cellspacing=3D"0" style=3D"bor= der: none; border-bottom: none; border-collapse: collapse; border-left: non= e; border-right: none; border-top: none; mso-table-lspace: 0pt; mso-table-r= space: 0pt;"> <tr> <td align=3D"left" style=3D"padding: 0"> <!--[if mso]><table =20 class=3D'image A7B3D1EF7-EB22-872D-9A1C-53F7DBE8B13B' cellpadding=3D'0' cellspacing=3D'0' align=3D'right'> <tr> <td =20 style=3D"padding:5px 0px 0px 10px; line-height:1px"> <a href=3D"https://arrl.informz.net/z/cjUucD9taT0zNjcwMzYyJnA9MSZ1PTUyMDUyO= TcyNSZsaT00MzcwMTc0OA/index.html" target=3D"_blank" data-informz-link=3D"tr= ue" data-informz-link-type=3D"Web_Page" data-informz-link-name=3D"" data-informz-do-not-track=3D"false"> <img alt=3D'' src=3D'https://assets.informz.net/arrl/data/images/Screenshot%202026-07-01%= 20at%201.50.53%E2%80%AFPM.png?cb=3D593100' border=3D'0' height=3D'250' width=3D'195' align=3D'right' style=3D'text-align: right; 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"> <p style=3D"color: #000000; font-family: 'Calibri Regular', Calibri, sans-s= erif; font-size: 17px; font-weight: normal; line-height: 25.5px; margin-bot= tom: 0; margin-top: 0; text-align: left;"> Fred Johnson, K6FRD, is an amateur radio operator in Riverside, California.= Like many hams, he lives in an HOA-controlled neighborhood. For Johnson, f= inding practical, low-visibility, antenna solutions has become part of the = fun over the years.</p> <p style=3D"color: #000000; font-family: 'Calibri Regular', Calibri, sans-s= erif; font-size: 8px; font-weight: normal; line-height: 12px; margin-bottom= : 0; margin-top: 0; text-align: left;"> &nbsp;</p> <p style=3D"color: #000000; font-family: 'Calibri Regular', Calibri, sans-s= erif; font-size: 17px; font-weight: normal; line-height: 25.5px; margin-bot= tom: 0; margin-top: 0; text-align: left;"> =E2=80=9CFor years I struggled to enjoy HF because, like many amateurs in a= n HOA, towers and conventional outdoor antennas simply aren&#39;t an option= ,=E2=80=9D said Johnson. =E2=80=9CI tried several radios over the years, bu= t without an effective antenna I rarely heard much activity and had very li= mited success making contacts. A few weeks ago, I decided to stop chasing r= adios and instead focus on building the best stealth antenna I could.=E2=80= =9D</p> <p style=3D"color: #000000; font-family: 'Calibri Regular', Calibri, sans-s= erif; font-size: 8px; font-weight: normal; line-height: 12px; margin-bottom= : 0; margin-top: 0; text-align: left;"> &nbsp;</p> <p style=3D"color: #000000; font-family: 'Calibri Regular', Calibri, sans-s= erif; font-size: 17px; font-weight: normal; line-height: 25.5px; margin-bot= tom: 0; margin-top: 0; text-align: left;"> Johnson said that after returning to HF last year, he enjoyed experimenting= with antennas, portable operating, FT8, and station design to see what&#39= ;s possible from a suburban backyard.</p> <p style=3D"color: #000000; font-family: 'Calibri Regular', Calibri, sans-s= erif; font-size: 8px; font-weight: normal; line-height: 12px; margin-bottom= : 0; margin-top: 0; text-align: left;"> &nbsp;</p> <p style=3D"color: #000000; font-family: 'Calibri Regular', Calibri, sans-s= erif; font-size: 17px; font-weight: normal; line-height: 25.5px; margin-bot= tom: 0; margin-top: 0; text-align: left;"> =E2=80=9CThe result is a simple 145-foot horizontal loop made from 14 AWG T= HHN wire, mounted on stainless cup hooks around the top of my backyard fenc= es about six feet above the ground. The wire is insulated from the hooks wi= th short pieces of clear vinyl tubing and is fed with a 4:1 current balun a= nd approximately 25 feet of RG-8X coax. I also added ferrite chokes at both= the antenna and radio ends of the feed line to help minimize common-mode c= urrent and noise.=E2=80=9D</p> <p style=3D"color: #000000; font-family: 'Calibri Regular', Calibri, sans-s= erif; font-size: 8px; font-weight: normal; line-height: 12px; margin-bottom= : 0; margin-top: 0; text-align: left;"> &nbsp;</p> <p style=3D"color: #000000; font-family: 'Calibri Regular', Calibri, sans-s= erif; font-size: 17px; font-weight: normal; line-height: 25.5px; margin-bot= tom: 0; margin-top: 0; text-align: left;"> =E2=80=9CThe results have honestly exceeded my expectations,=E2=80=9D he sa= id. =E2=80=9CMy noise floor is typically only S1 to S2, allowing me to hear= stations I would have completely missed before.=E2=80=9D </p> <p style=3D"color: #000000; font-family: 'Calibri Regular', Calibri, sans-s= erif; font-size: 8px; font-weight: normal; line-height: 12px; margin-bottom= : 0; margin-top: 0; text-align: left;"> &nbsp;</p> <p style=3D"color: #000000; font-family: 'Calibri Regular', Calibri, sans-s= erif; font-size: 17px; font-weight: normal; line-height: 25.5px; margin-bot= tom: 0; margin-top: 0; text-align: left;"> ARRL Field Day 2026 gave Johnson a chance to operate entirely on battery po= wer using his IC-7300 and his new antenna, making contacts on 10, 15, and 2= 0 meters. Since installing the loop, he has worked 39 states, 24 countries,= and stations throughout Japan, Hawaii, Samoa, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin= Islands, South America, and across North America=E2=80=94all from his HOA = backyard!</p> <p style=3D"color: #000000; font-family: 'Calibri Regular', Calibri, sans-s= erif; font-size: 8px; font-weight: normal; line-height: 12px; margin-bottom= : 0; margin-top: 0; text-align: left;"> &nbsp;</p> <p style=3D"color: #000000; font-family: 'Calibri Regular', Calibri, sans-s= erif; font-size: 17px; font-weight: normal; line-height: 25.5px; margin-bot= tom: 0; margin-top: 0; text-align: left;"> Johnson went on to say he hopes that sharing his successes, and the occasio= nal lessons learned along the way, encourages other operators, especially t= hose with HOA restrictions, to get on the air and enjoy this amazing hobby.= </p> <p style=3D"color: #000000; font-family: 'Calibri Regular', Calibri, sans-s= erif; font-size: 8px; font-weight: normal; line-height: 12px; margin-bottom= : 0; margin-top: 0; text-align: left;"> &nbsp;</p> <p style=3D"color: #000000; font-family: 'Calibri Regular', Calibri, sans-s= erif; font-size: 17px; font-weight: normal; line-height: 25.5px; margin-bot= tom: 0; margin-top: 0; text-align: left;"> Johnson has created a Google photo album with all of the photos of his ante= nna design: <strong><a href=3D"https://arrl.informz.net/z/cjUucD9taT0zNjcwM= zYyJnA9MSZ1PTUyMDUyOTcyNSZsaT00MzcwMTc0OA/index.html" target=3D"_blank" dat= a-informz-link=3D"true" data-informz-link-name data-informz-do-not-track=3D= "false" style=3D"color: #0000ee; font-weight: inherit; text-decoration: non= e;"><span class=3D"email-hyperlink-color-preserver" style>photos.app.goo.gl= /qeF1eToA4q7cAj5PA</span></a></strong></p> <p style=3D"color: #000000; font-family: 'Calibri Regular', Calibri, sans-s= erif; font-size: 8px; font-weight: normal; line-height: 12px; margin-bottom= : 0; margin-top: 0; text-align: left;"> &nbsp;</p> <p style=3D"color: #000000; 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line-height: 30px; margin-botto= m: 0; margin-top: 0; text-align: left;"> <strong><span class=3D"inline-color" style=3D"color:#c00000">WRTC 2026 Comp= etition in the United Kingdom</span></strong></p></td></tr></table><table b= gcolor=3D"#ffffff" width=3D"100%" class=3D"AB5D88C1E-C88D-B478-B01E-40F224B= 68BD6" cellpadding=3D"0" cellspacing=3D"0" style=3D"border: none; border-bo= ttom: none; border-collapse: collapse; border-left: none; border-right: non= e; border-top: none; mso-table-lspace: 0pt; mso-table-rspace: 0pt;"> <tr> <td align=3D"left" style=3D"padding: 0"> <!--[if mso]><table =20 class=3D'image AA857BF5B-6E10-F9F9-AB5B-C0E03E873D8E' cellpadding=3D'0' cellspacing=3D'0' align=3D'right'> <tr> <td =20 style=3D"padding:5px 0px 0px 10px; line-height:1px"> <a href=3D"https://arrl.informz.net/z/cjUucD9taT0zNjcwMzYyJnA9MSZ1PTUyMDUyO= TcyNSZsaT00MzcwMTc1Mg/index.html" target=3D"_blank" data-informz-link=3D"tr= ue" data-informz-link-type=3D"Web_Page" data-informz-link-name=3D"" data-informz-do-not-track=3D"false"> <img alt=3D'' src=3D'https://assets.informz.net/arrl/data/images/S68rlKNBEt44nBEMJpT_4iOD= G8PHahK6MCLIC1LW1riya4HLclZrqGGBhhPrkP90vb8BYKD7UA%3Ds900-c-k-c0x00ffffff-n= o-rj.jpg?cb=3D824749' border=3D'0' height=3D'200' width=3D'200' align=3D'right' style=3D'text-align: right; 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"> <p style=3D"color: #000000; font-family: 'Calibri Regular', Calibri, sans-s= erif; font-size: 17px; font-weight: normal; line-height: 25.5px; margin-bot= tom: 0; margin-top: 0; text-align: left;"> The <a href=3D"https://arrl.informz.net/z/cjUucD9taT0zNjcwMzYyJnA9MSZ1PTUyM= DUyOTcyNSZsaT00MzcwMTc1Mg/index.html" target=3D"_blank" data-informz-link= =3D"true" data-informz-link-name data-informz-do-not-track=3D"false" style= =3D"color: #0000ee; font-weight: inherit; text-decoration: none;"><span cla= ss=3D"email-hyperlink-color-preserver" style>2026 World Radiosport Team Cha= mpionship</span></a> (WRTC) will be hosted by the United Kingdom from July 8 - 13. This is the 1= 0th WRTC, which relocates to a new host nation every four years and is ofte= n referred to as the Olympics of amateur radio contesting.</p> <p style=3D"color: #000000; font-family: 'Calibri Regular', Calibri, sans-s= erif; font-size: 8px; font-weight: normal; line-height: 12px; margin-bottom= : 0; margin-top: 0; text-align: left;"> &nbsp;</p> <p style=3D"color: #000000; font-family: 'Calibri Regular', Calibri, sans-s= erif; font-size: 17px; font-weight: normal; line-height: 25.5px; margin-bot= tom: 0; margin-top: 0; text-align: left;"> The WRTC event is designed to provide a platform for high-achieving ham rad= io contesters to compete on a level playing field in the same geographic re= gion using identical antennas, output power and other operating conditions. The goal is demonstrate international goodwill and friendship in the true h= am spirit. It also allows youth operators to demonstrate their skills within this high= ly competitive event.</p> <p style=3D"color: #000000; font-family: 'Calibri Regular', Calibri, sans-s= erif; font-size: 8px; font-weight: normal; line-height: 12px; margin-bottom= : 0; margin-top: 0; text-align: left;"> &nbsp;</p> <p style=3D"color: #000000; font-family: 'Calibri Regular', Calibri, sans-s= erif; font-size: 17px; font-weight: normal; line-height: 25.5px; margin-bot= tom: 0; margin-top: 0; text-align: left;"> There will be 50 teams of two, each with an assigned referee. Each team wil= l be allocated an HF operating site in southeastern England, where they wil= l take part in a 24-hour SSB/CW contest (the IARU HF Championship) over the= weekend, making WRTC a contest within a contest. More information is avail= able at <a href=3D"https://arrl.informz.net/z/cjUucD9taT0zNjcwMzYyJnA9MSZ1P= TUyMDUyOTcyNSZsaT00MzcwMTc1Mw/index.html" target=3D"_blank" data-informz-li= nk=3D"true" data-informz-link-name data-informz-do-not-track=3D"false" styl= e=3D"color: #0000ee; font-weight: inherit; text-decoration: none;"><span cl= ass=3D"email-hyperlink-color-preserver" style>IARU HF World Championship</s= pan></a>.</p> <p style=3D"color: #000000; font-family: 'Calibri Regular', Calibri, sans-s= erif; font-size: 8px; font-weight: normal; line-height: 12px; margin-bottom= : 0; margin-top: 0; text-align: left;"> &nbsp;</p> <p style=3D"color: #000000; font-family: 'Calibri Regular', Calibri, sans-s= erif; font-size: 17px; font-weight: normal; line-height: 25.5px; margin-bot= tom: 0; margin-top: 0; text-align: left;"> One of the youth teams competing this year includes an ARRL HQ staff member= , Education &amp; Learning Support Specialist Max Freedman, N4ML. His teamm= ate is Willow Mauldin, W7WLW.</p> <p style=3D"color: #000000; font-family: 'Calibri Regular', Calibri, sans-s= erif; font-size: 8px; font-weight: normal; line-height: 12px; margin-bottom= : 0; margin-top: 0; text-align: left;"> &nbsp;</p> <p style=3D"color: #000000; font-family: 'Calibri Regular', Calibri, sans-s= erif; font-size: 17px; font-weight: normal; line-height: 25.5px; margin-bot= tom: 0; margin-top: 0; text-align: left;"> =E2=80=9CThis is the best of the best competition,=E2=80=9D said Freedman. = He will fly to the UK, bringing his gear with him, which he says involves a= lot of paperwork! =E2=80=9CI=E2=80=99m looking forward to working with my = teammate, Willow, and we are excited to participate,=E2=80=9D he added.</p> <p style=3D"color: #000000; font-family: 'Calibri Regular', Calibri, sans-s= erif; font-size: 8px; font-weight: normal; line-height: 12px; margin-bottom= : 0; margin-top: 0; text-align: left;"> &nbsp;</p> <p style=3D"color: #000000; font-family: 'Calibri Regular', Calibri, sans-s= erif; font-size: 17px; font-weight: normal; line-height: 25.5px; margin-bot= tom: 0; margin-top: 0; text-align: left;"> Amateur radio operators from around the world are invited to participate. M= any of the WRTC sites should be easy to work on the HF bands. The teams wil= l be using Yagi antennas on 10,15, and 20 meters, with dipoles on 40 and 80= meters. With just 100 watts of output power, contacts may not always be lo= ud but, with good propagation, should not be difficult. The exchange is sig= nal report and <a href=3D"https://arrl.informz.net/z/cjUucD9taT0zNjcwMzYyJn= A9MSZ1PTUyMDUyOTcyNSZsaT00MzcwMTc1NA/index.html" target=3D"_blank" data-inf= ormz-link=3D"true" data-informz-link-name data-informz-do-not-track=3D"fals= e" style=3D"color: #0000ee; font-weight: inherit; text-decoration: none;"><= span class=3D"email-hyperlink-color-preserver" style>ITU zone</span></a> (ITU zones are different from CQ zones). For example, if calling from the e= astern United States, =E2=80=9C59, 8=E2=80=9D on SSB and =E2=80=9C599, 8=E2= =80=9D on CW would be the correct exchange.</p> <p style=3D"color: #000000; font-family: 'Calibri Regular', Calibri, sans-s= erif; font-size: 8px; font-weight: normal; line-height: 12px; margin-bottom= : 0; margin-top: 0; text-align: left;"> &nbsp;</p> <p style=3D"color: #000000; font-family: 'Calibri Regular', Calibri, sans-s= erif; font-size: 17px; font-weight: normal; line-height: 25.5px; margin-bot= tom: 0; margin-top: 0; text-align: left;"> This year, there is also a WRTC 2026 Chaser Awards Program to work as many = WRTC stations as possible. Details are at <strong><a href=3D"https://arrl.i= nformz.net/z/cjUucD9taT0zNjcwMzYyJnA9MSZ1PTUyMDUyOTcyNSZsaT00MzcwMTc1Mg/ind= ex.html" target=3D"_blank" data-informz-link=3D"true" data-informz-link-nam= e data-informz-do-not-track=3D"false" style=3D"color: #0000ee; font-weight:= inherit; text-decoration: none;"><span class=3D"email-hyperlink-color-pres= erver" style>www.wrtc2026.org/wrtc-2026-competition-awards</span></a></stro= ng>.</p> <p style=3D"color: #000000; font-family: 'Calibri Regular', Calibri, sans-s= erif; font-size: 14px; font-weight: normal; line-height: 21px; margin-botto= m: 0; margin-top: 0; text-align: left;"> &nbsp;</p> </span></td></tr></table><table width=3D"100%" class=3D"image AF7DEBB28-69A= A-8EEC-067F-F1719D0C8382" cellpadding=3D"0" cellspacing=3D"0" style=3D"bord= er: none; border-collapse: collapse; mso-table-lspace: 0pt; mso-table-rspac= e: 0pt;"> <tr> <td style=3D"line-height:1px; text-align: center;" align=3D"center"> <a href=3D"https://arrl.informz.net/z/cjUucD9taT0zNjcwMzYyJnA9MSZ1PTUyMDUyO= TcyNSZsaT00MzcwMTc1NQ/index.html" target=3D"_blank" data-informz-link=3D"tr= ue" data-informz-link-name data-informz-do-not-track=3D"false" style=3D"col= or: #0000ee; font-weight: inherit; text-decoration: none;"> <img alt src=3D"https://assets.informz.net/arrl/data/images/1.jpg?cb=3D9660= 79" border=3D"0" height=3D"200" width=3D"468" align=3D"center" style=3D"hei= ght: auto !important; margin: 0; max-width: 100% !important; text-align: ce= nter; width: auto !important;" class=3D"img "> </a></td></tr> <tr> <td></td></tr></table> <table width=3D"100%" class=3D"text AD15322CF-F7DF-61D0-EA3B-C06637316B83" = cellpadding=3D"0" cellspacing=3D"0" style=3D"border: none; border-collapse:= collapse; mso-table-lspace: 0pt; mso-table-rspace: 0pt;"> <tr> <td align=3D"left" bgcolor=3D"#ffffff" style> <p style=3D"color: #000000; font-family: 'Calibri Regular', Calibri, sans-s= erif; font-size: 14px; font-weight: normal; line-height: 21px; margin-botto= m: 0; margin-top: 0; text-align: left;">&nbsp; </p></td></tr></table> <table width=3D"100%" class=3D"text A94F19EB0-B382-83AB-D95C-FD1A04FDE65A" = cellpadding=3D"0" cellspacing=3D"0" style=3D"border: none; border-collapse:= collapse; mso-table-lspace: 0pt; mso-table-rspace: 0pt;"> <tr> <a name=3D"Bookmark_A94F19EB0"></a> <td align=3D"left" bgcolor=3D"#ffffff" style> <p style=3D"color: #000000; font-family: 'Calibri Regular', Calibri, sans-s= erif; font-size: 20px; font-weight: normal; line-height: 30px; margin-botto= m: 0; margin-top: 0; text-align: left;"> <strong><span class=3D"inline-color" style=3D"color:#c00000">K9RS New ARRL = Atlantic Division Vice Director</span></strong></p></td></tr></table><table= bgcolor=3D"#ffffff" width=3D"100%" class=3D"AF0AE56CC-BC04-A859-B638-87ACE= D121AFC" cellpadding=3D"0" cellspacing=3D"0" style=3D"border: none; border-= bottom: none; border-collapse: collapse; border-left: none; border-right: n= one; border-top: none; mso-table-lspace: 0pt; mso-table-rspace: 0pt;"> <tr> <td align=3D"left" style=3D"padding: 0"> <!--[if mso]><table =20 class=3D'image AB1396E6D-4F2B-A742-A425-68E6C1703493' cellpadding=3D'0' cellspacing=3D'0' align=3D'left'> <tr> <td =20 style=3D"padding:5px 20px 0px 0px; line-height:1px"> <img alt=3D'' src=3D'https://assets.informz.net/arrl/data/images/ARRL%20Diamond%20(1).png= ?cb=3D106147' border=3D'0' height=3D'188' width=3D'80' align=3D'left' style=3D'text-align: left; inline: true; position: center;' class=3D'img ' /></td></tr></table><![endif]--><!--[if !mso]><!--> <div class=3D"image AB1396E6D-4F2B-A742-A425-68E6C1703493" style=3D"float:l= eft; padding:5px 20px 0px 0px;"> <div style=3D"line-height:1px;"><img alt src=3D"https://assets.informz.net/= arrl/data/images/ARRL%20Diamond%20(1).png?cb=3D106147" border=3D"0" height= =3D"188" width=3D"80" align=3D"left" style=3D"height: auto !important; inli= ne: true; margin: 0; max-width: 100% !important; position: center; text-ali= gn: left; width: auto !important;" class=3D"img "></div> </div> <!--<![endif]--><span class=3D"text A59A0F916-80D8-37A2-99D0-9814CE87B006" = style=3D"inline: true; "> <p style=3D"color: #000000; font-family: 'Calibri Regular', Calibri, sans-s= erif; font-size: 17px; font-weight: normal; line-height: 25.5px; margin-bot= tom: 0; margin-top: 0; text-align: left;"> ARRL President Rick Roderick, K5UR, has appointed Ray Sokola, K9RS, of Wilm= ington, Delaware, as Vice Director for the ARRL Atlantic Division. The appo= intment fills the vacancy created in January when former Vice Director Mart= y Newingham, AG3I, assumed the office of Atlantic Division Director (see <a= href=3D"https://arrl.informz.net/z/cjUucD9taT0zNjcwMzYyJnA9MSZ1PTUyMDUyOTc= yNSZsaT00MzcwMTc1Ng/index.html" target=3D"_blank" data-informz-link=3D"true= " data-informz-link-name data-informz-do-not-track=3D"false" style=3D"color= : #0000ee; font-weight: inherit; text-decoration: none;"><span class=3D"ema= il-hyperlink-color-preserver" style>The ARRL Letter, January 29, 2026</span= ></a>). Sokola will serve the remainder of a term that expires December 31,= 2026.</p> <p style=3D"color: #000000; font-family: 'Calibri Regular', Calibri, sans-s= erif; font-size: 8px; font-weight: normal; line-height: 12px; margin-bottom= : 0; margin-top: 0; text-align: left;"> &nbsp;</p> <p style=3D"color: #000000; font-family: 'Calibri Regular', Calibri, sans-s= erif; font-size: 17px; font-weight: normal; line-height: 25.5px; margin-bot= tom: 0; margin-top: 0; text-align: left;"> The Atlantic Division includes the ARRL Sections of Delaware, Eastern Penns= ylvania, Western Pennsylvania, Maryland-DC, Northern New York, Western New = York, and Southern New Jersey.</p> <p style=3D"color: #000000; font-family: 'Calibri Regular', Calibri, sans-s= erif; font-size: 14px; font-weight: normal; line-height: 21px; margin-botto= m: 0; margin-top: 0; text-align: left;"> &nbsp;</p> </span></td></tr></table><table width=3D"100%" class=3D"image A814C5192-051= F-6720-06A5-9D988BDBBD01" cellpadding=3D"0" cellspacing=3D"0" style=3D"bord= er: none; 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font-family: 'Calibri Regular', Calibri, sans-s= erif; font-size: 17px; font-weight: normal; line-height: 25.5px; margin-bot= tom: 0; margin-top: 0; text-align: left;"> =E2=80=9C<a href=3D"https://arrl.informz.net/z/cjUucD9taT0zNjcwMzYyJnA9MSZ1= PTUyMDUyOTcyNSZsaT00MzcwMTc2MA/index.html" target=3D"_blank" data-informz-l= ink=3D"true" data-informz-link-name data-informz-do-not-track=3D"false" sty= le=3D"color: #0000ee; font-weight: inherit; text-decoration: none;"><span c= lass=3D"email-hyperlink-color-preserver" style>Inside the 24-hour radio mar= athon by local club at Ann Arbor airport</span></a>=E2=80=9D / M Live (Mich= igan) June 29, 2026 --<em>The ARROW Communication Association is an ARRL Af= filiated Club</em></p> <p style=3D"color: #000000; font-family: 'Calibri Regular', Calibri, sans-s= erif; font-size: 14px; font-weight: normal; line-height: 21px; margin-botto= m: 0; margin-top: 0; text-align: left;"> &nbsp; </p> </td> </tr> </table> <table width=3D"100%" class=3D"image A32763FFD-EFFC-0F35-1F0E-158F4C4CC48A"= cellpadding=3D"0" cellspacing=3D"0" style=3D"border: none; 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font-family: 'Calibri Regular', Calibri, sans-s= erif; font-size: 17px; font-weight: normal; line-height: 25.5px; margin-bot= tom: 0; margin-top: 0; text-align: left;"> <strong>ARRL Headquarters in Newington, Connecticut will be closed Friday J= uly 3, 2026, in observance of the U.S. Independence Day holiday</strong>. T= here will be no W1AW bulletins or code practice transmissions during the ho= liday weekend. 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See the complete schedule at <strong><a href=3D"https://arrl.informz= =2Enet/z/cjUucD9taT0zNjcwMzYyJnA9MSZ1PTUyMDUyOTcyNSZsaT00MzcwMTc3MA/index.h= tml" target=3D"_blank" data-informz-link=3D"true" data-informz-link-name da= ta-informz-do-not-track=3D"false" style=3D"color: #0000ee; font-weight: inh= erit; text-decoration: none;"><span class=3D"email-hyperlink-color-preserve= r" style>www.arrl.org/america250-was</span></a></strong>.</p> <p style=3D"color: #000000; font-family: 'Calibri Regular', Calibri, sans-s= erif; font-size: 8px; font-weight: normal; line-height: 12px; margin-bottom= : 0; margin-top: 0; text-align: left;"> &nbsp;</p> <p style=3D"color: #000000; font-family: 'Calibri Regular', Calibri, sans-s= erif; font-size: 17px; font-weight: normal; line-height: 25.5px; margin-bot= tom: 0; margin-top: 0; text-align: left;"> 07/08/2026 No activations... 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Gil=E2=80=99s cartoons captured = the joy, frustration, and spirit of Amateur Radio like no one else, from hi= s iconic =E2=80=9CJeeves=E2=80=9D illustrations to everyday ham shack humor. He was a skilled operator, a true pioneer, and a cornerstone of our communi= ty=E2=80=99s culture.</p> <p style=3D"color: #000000; font-family: 'Calibri Regular', Calibri, sans-s= erif; font-size: 8px; font-weight: normal; line-height: 12px; margin-bottom= : 0; margin-top: 0; text-align: left;"> &nbsp; </p> <p style=3D"color: #000000; font-family: 'Calibri Regular', Calibri, sans-s= erif; font-size: 17px; font-weight: normal; line-height: 25.5px; margin-bot= tom: 0; margin-top: 0; text-align: left;"> The other side proudly displays the ARRL logo with =E2=80=9CMember=E2=80=9D= below it=E2=80=94a perfect tribute to your lifelong dedication. This mug was previously available only as a premium with new or renewing 3-= year memberships. Life Members had no opportunity to get one=E2=80=94until = now. </p> <p style=3D"color: #000000; font-family: 'Calibri Regular', Calibri, sans-s= erif; font-size: 8px; font-weight: normal; line-height: 12px; margin-bottom= : 0; margin-top: 0; text-align: left;"> &nbsp; </p> <p style=3D"color: #000000; font-family: 'Calibri Regular', Calibri, sans-s= erif; font-size: 17px; font-weight: normal; line-height: 25.5px; margin-bot= tom: 0; margin-top: 0; text-align: left;"> <strong>Supply is strictly limited</strong>. These mugs won=E2=80=99t last = long, and once they=E2=80=99re gone, this special offer for Life Members cl= oses. It=E2=80=99s our way of saying thank you for your years of support and invi= ting you to invest in the <em>future</em> of Amateur Radio.</p> <p style=3D"color: #000000; font-family: 'Calibri Regular', Calibri, sans-s= erif; font-size: 8px; font-weight: normal; line-height: 12px; margin-bottom= : 0; margin-top: 0; text-align: left;"> &nbsp; </p> <p style=3D"color: #000000; font-family: 'Calibri Regular', Calibri, sans-s= erif; font-size: 17px; font-weight: normal; line-height: 25.5px; margin-bot= tom: 0; margin-top: 0; text-align: left;"> <strong>Why Join the Diamond Club?</strong> Your annual gift at the Introdu= ctory level goes directly to critical programs and services that dues alone= can=E2=80=99t fully cover=E2=80=94protecting spectrum, supporting educatio= n and youth initiatives, advancing technology, emergency communications, an= d keeping Amateur Radio strong for the next generation.</p> <p style=3D"color: #000000; font-family: 'Calibri Regular', Calibri, sans-s= erif; font-size: 8px; font-weight: normal; line-height: 12px; margin-bottom= : 0; margin-top: 0; text-align: left;"> &nbsp; </p> <p style=3D"color: #000000; font-family: 'Calibri Regular', Calibri, sans-s= erif; font-size: 17px; font-weight: normal; line-height: 25.5px; margin-bot= tom: 0; margin-top: 0; text-align: left;"> As a thank you, you=E2=80=99ll also receive:</p> <ul class=3D"depth-0" style=3D"color: #000000; font-family: 'Calibri Regula= r', Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 17px; font-weight: normal; line-height:= 25.5px; padding-left: 34px;"><li style=3D"padding-left: 4.25px; text-align= : left;"> A Diamond Club pin</li> <li style=3D"padding-left: 4.25px; text-align: left;"> Personalized Diamond Club certificate (first year)</li> <li style=3D"padding-left: 4.25px; text-align: left;"> Two car window decals</li> <li style=3D"padding-left: 4.25px; text-align: left;"> The ARRL Calendar (mailed in November)</li> </ul><p style=3D"color: #000000; font-family: 'Calibri Regular', Calibri, s= ans-serif; font-size: 17px; font-weight: normal; line-height: 25.5px; margi= n-bottom: 0; margin-top: 0; text-align: left;"> Higher levels offer even more great benefits, but the Introductory level wi= th the Gil Mug is the perfect way to start or renew your commitment. <strong>Don=E2=80=99t miss out=E2=80=94act today while supplies last!</stro= ng></p> <p style=3D"color: #000000; font-family: 'Calibri Regular', Calibri, sans-s= erif; font-size: 8px; font-weight: normal; line-height: 12px; margin-bottom= : 0; margin-top: 0; text-align: left;"> &nbsp; </p> <p style=3D"color: #000000; font-family: 'Calibri Regular', Calibri, sans-s= erif; font-size: 17px; font-weight: normal; line-height: 25.5px; margin-bot= tom: 0; margin-top: 0; text-align: left;"> <a href=3D"https://arrl.informz.net/z/cjUucD9taT0zNjcwMzYyJnA9MSZ1PTUyMDUyO= TcyNSZsaT00MzcwMTc3MQ/index.html" target=3D"_blank" data-informz-link=3D"tr= ue" data-informz-link-name data-informz-do-not-track=3D"false" style=3D"col= or: #0000ee; font-weight: inherit; text-decoration: none;"><span class=3D"e= mail-hyperlink-color-preserver" style>Donate Now to Diamond Club and Claim = Your Gil Mug</span></a>. Be sure to note your interest in the limited editi= on Gil Mug offer using Market Code <strong>DCGIL</strong>. You can also rep= ly to this email at <a href=3D"mailto:development@arrl.org" target=3D"_blan= k" data-informz-link=3D"true" data-informz-link-name data-informz-do-not-tr= ack=3D"false" data-informz-email-address=3D"development@arrl.org" style=3D"= color: #0000ee; font-weight: inherit; text-decoration: none;"><span class= =3D"email-hyperlink-color-preserver" style>development@arrl.org</span></a> or call the Development Office at (860) 594-0291 with any questions. Your g= ift today helps secure the future of the hobby we all love. Together, we=E2=80=99ll keep the airwaves alive with innovation, friendship= , and fun for many more years.</p> <p style=3D"color: #000000; font-family: 'Calibri Regular', Calibri, sans-s= erif; font-size: 8px; font-weight: normal; line-height: 12px; margin-bottom= : 0; margin-top: 0; text-align: left;"> &nbsp; </p> </td> </tr> </table> <table width=3D"100%" class=3D"image A4DCF0594-2FB3-7A48-A1D9-C89E0ABC2560"= cellpadding=3D"0" cellspacing=3D"0" style=3D"border: none; border-collapse= : collapse; mso-table-lspace: 0pt; mso-table-rspace: 0pt;"> <tr> <td style=3D"line-height:1px; text-align: center;" align=3D"center"> <a href=3D"https://arrl.informz.net/z/cjUucD9taT0zNjcwMzYyJnA9MSZ1PTUyMDUyO= TcyNSZsaT00MzcwMTc0OQ/index.html" target=3D"_blank" data-informz-link=3D"tr= ue" data-informz-link-name data-informz-do-not-track=3D"false" style=3D"col= or: #0000ee; font-weight: inherit; text-decoration: none;"> <img alt src=3D"https://assets.informz.net/arrl/data/images/morsenexus06018= =2Ejpg?cb=3D508867" border=3D"0" height=3D"200" width=3D"468" align=3D"cent= er" style=3D"height: auto !important; margin: 0; max-width: 100% !important= ; text-align: center; width: auto !important;" class=3D"img "> </a></td></tr> <tr> <td></td></tr></table> <table width=3D"100%" class=3D"text ABB7A6E5D-6E59-85D8-E9A3-753793AD8698" = cellpadding=3D"0" cellspacing=3D"0" style=3D"border: none; border-collapse:= collapse; mso-table-lspace: 0pt; mso-table-rspace: 0pt;"> <tr> <td align=3D"left" bgcolor=3D"#ffffff" style> <p style=3D"color: #000000; font-family: 'Calibri Regular', Calibri, sans-s= erif; font-size: 14px; font-weight: normal; line-height: 21px; margin-botto= m: 0; margin-top: 0; text-align: left;">&nbsp; </p></td></tr></table> <table width=3D"100%" class=3D"text AABE967CF-49AE-E015-3D4C-8C873001CB9F" = cellpadding=3D"0" cellspacing=3D"0" style=3D"border: none; border-collapse:= collapse; mso-table-lspace: 0pt; mso-table-rspace: 0pt;"> <tr> <a name=3D"Bookmark_AABE967CF"></a> <td align=3D"left" bgcolor=3D"#ffffff" style> <p style=3D"color: #000000; font-family: 'Calibri Regular', Calibri, sans-s= erif; font-size: 20px; font-weight: normal; line-height: 30px; margin-botto= m: 0; margin-top: 0; text-align: left;"><strong><span class=3D"inline-color= " style=3D"color:#c00000">In Brief...</span></strong></p></td></tr></table> <table width=3D"100%" class=3D"text A7BE9F08A-CC54-A3AF-C39F-BDD1802EDB2A" = cellpadding=3D"0" cellspacing=3D"0" style=3D"border: none; border-collapse:= collapse; mso-table-lspace: 0pt; mso-table-rspace: 0pt;"> <tr> <td align=3D"left" bgcolor=3D"#ffffff" style> <p style=3D"color: #000000; font-family: 'Calibri Regular', Calibri, sans-s= erif; font-size: 17px; font-weight: normal; line-height: 25.5px; margin-bot= tom: 0; margin-top: 0; text-align: left;"> <strong>As of Thursday July 2, rescue and recovery efforts are still underw= ay in Venezuela following twin earthquakes that struck the country last wee= k</strong>. Amateur radio operators around the world are helping with emerg= ency communications. All amateurs are being asked to keep 7135 kHz in the 40-meter band clear fo= r emergency communications in the wake of those earthquakes. <strong>The request to keep 7135 kHz protected is still in effect. ARRL will provide further updates as they are issued. </strong>Death tolls are still rising to more than 1,450. Over 3,100 were i= njured and almost 13,000 people have been displaced. The U.S. Geological Survey now estimates more than 10,000 casualties are po= ssible.</p> <p style=3D"color: #000000; font-family: 'Calibri Regular', Calibri, sans-s= erif; font-size: 14px; font-weight: normal; line-height: 21px; margin-botto= m: 0; margin-top: 0; text-align: left;"> &nbsp; </p> </td> </tr> </table> <table width=3D"100%" class=3D"text A878CCE00-83BD-5A7D-21CD-60CB13924F97" = cellpadding=3D"0" cellspacing=3D"0" style=3D"border: none; border-collapse:= collapse; mso-table-lspace: 0pt; mso-table-rspace: 0pt;"> <tr> <td align=3D"left" bgcolor=3D"#ffffff" style> <p style=3D"color: #000000; font-family: 'Calibri Regular', Calibri, sans-s= erif; font-size: 17px; font-weight: normal; line-height: 25.5px; margin-bot= tom: 0; margin-top: 0; text-align: left;"> <strong>The 13 Colonies Special Event, now in its 18th year, is underway un= til to July 7, Midnight, Eastern time July 8, 0400 UTC)</strong>. Amateur = radio operators can make contacts with stations in each of the 13 colonies = plus three bonus stations in Great Britain, France, and Philadelphia. This = year, the event ties into the America250 celebration, with stations marking= locations where the Declaration of Independence was first read. Cities in = former colonies, including Augusta, Georgia, and Charleston, South Carolina= , are also part of the national celebration, offering historic sites and au= thentic experiences. Information about call signs, frequencies, special cer= tificates, and QSL cards can be found online at <a href=3D"https://arrl.inf= ormz.net/z/cjUucD9taT0zNjcwMzYyJnA9MSZ1PTUyMDUyOTcyNSZsaT00MzcwMTc3Mg/index= =2Ehtml" target=3D"_blank" data-informz-link=3D"true" data-informz-link-nam= e data-informz-do-not-track=3D"false" style=3D"color: #0000ee; font-weight:= inherit; text-decoration: none;"><span class=3D"email-hyperlink-color-pres= erver" style>The Annual 13 Colonies Special Event</span></a>.</p> <p style=3D"color: #000000; font-family: 'Calibri Regular', Calibri, sans-s= erif; font-size: 8px; font-weight: normal; line-height: 12px; margin-bottom= : 0; margin-top: 0; text-align: left;"> &nbsp;</p> </td> </tr> </table> <table width=3D"100%" class=3D"text AB3E8AC62-E5E6-5080-DF20-B7860C64BD95" = cellpadding=3D"0" cellspacing=3D"0" style=3D"border: none; border-collapse:= collapse; mso-table-lspace: 0pt; mso-table-rspace: 0pt;"> <tr> <td align=3D"left" bgcolor=3D"#ffffff" style> <p style=3D"color: #000000; font-family: 'Calibri Regular', Calibri, sans-s= erif; font-size: 17px; font-weight: normal; line-height: 25.5px; margin-bot= tom: 0; margin-top: 0; text-align: left;"> <strong>Carlson Roof Towers has been renamed <em><a href=3D"https://arrl.in= formz.net/z/cjUucD9taT0zNjcwMzYyJnA9MSZ1PTUyMDUyOTcyNSZsaT00MzcwMTc3Mw/inde= x.html" target=3D"_blank" data-informz-link=3D"true" data-informz-link-name= data-informz-do-not-track=3D"false" style=3D"color: #0000ee; font-weight: = inherit; text-decoration: none;"><span class=3D"email-hyperlink-color-prese= rver" style>Carlson Towers</span></a></em>. The company reports it will con= tinue to improve its utility and functionality for ham radio operators and = other users</strong>. The company also announced plans to move beyond the r= oof by developing innovative tower infrastructure products for markets outs= ide of and larger than rooftop antenna mounting for amateur radio. Those ro= oftop towers have been renamed <em>Carlson Compact Towers</em>. The ultimat= e goal is to become a successful product development company for the greate= r tower infrastructure industry. The company launched this initiative&#39;s= first product in May 2026 at the Dayton <a href=3D"https://arrl.informz.ne= t/z/cjUucD9taT0zNjcwMzYyJnA9MSZ1PTUyMDUyOTcyNSZsaT00MzcwMTc3NA/index.html" = target=3D"_blank" data-informz-link=3D"true" data-informz-link-name data-in= formz-do-not-track=3D"false" style=3D"color: #0000ee; font-weight: inherit;= text-decoration: none;"><span class=3D"email-hyperlink-color-preserver" st= yle>Hamvention</span></a><sup>=C2=AE</sup>, the Carlson Tower Lift, which g= reatly reduces the need for costly and dangerous manual tower climbs to per= form service, maintenance, and equipment replacement on sectional lattice t= owers. More information about the Tower Lift is on Carlson=E2=80=99s <a hre= f=3D"https://arrl.informz.net/z/cjUucD9taT0zNjcwMzYyJnA9MSZ1PTUyMDUyOTcyNSZ= saT00MzcwMTc3Mw/index.html" target=3D"_blank" data-informz-link=3D"true" da= ta-informz-link-name data-informz-do-not-track=3D"false" style=3D"color: #0= 000ee; font-weight: inherit; text-decoration: none;"><span class=3D"email-h= yperlink-color-preserver" style>home page</span></a> and on the <a href=3D"https://arrl.informz.net/z/cjUucD9taT0zNjcwMzYyJnA9MS= Z1PTUyMDUyOTcyNSZsaT00MzcwMTc3NQ/index.html" target=3D"_blank" data-informz= -link=3D"true" data-informz-link-name data-informz-do-not-track=3D"false" s= tyle=3D"color: #0000ee; font-weight: inherit; text-decoration: none;"><span= class=3D"email-hyperlink-color-preserver" style>Tower Lift page</span></a>= =2E</p> <p style=3D"color: #000000; font-family: 'Calibri Regular', Calibri, sans-s= erif; font-size: 14px; font-weight: normal; line-height: 21px; margin-botto= m: 0; margin-top: 0; text-align: left;"> &nbsp;</p> </td> </tr> </table> <table width=3D"100%" class=3D"image A8AEEA2F9-8920-8F4D-B6DC-20A3DEB203C7"= cellpadding=3D"0" cellspacing=3D"0" style=3D"border: none; border-collapse= : collapse; mso-table-lspace: 0pt; mso-table-rspace: 0pt;"> <tr> <td style=3D"line-height:1px; text-align: center;" align=3D"center"> <a href=3D"https://arrl.informz.net/z/cjUucD9taT0zNjcwMzYyJnA9MSZ1PTUyMDUyO= TcyNSZsaT00MzcwMTc3Ng/index.html" target=3D"_blank" data-informz-link=3D"tr= ue" data-informz-link-name data-informz-do-not-track=3D"false" style=3D"col= or: #0000ee; font-weight: inherit; text-decoration: none;"> <img alt src=3D"https://arrl.informz.net/arrl/data/images/Untitled%20(1).gi= f?cb=3D898607" border=3D"0" height=3D"77" width=3D"620" align=3D"center" st= yle=3D"height: auto !important; margin: 0; max-width: 100% !important; text= -align: center; width: auto !important;" class=3D"img "> </a></td></tr> <tr> <td></td></tr></table> <table width=3D"100%" class=3D"text A99CAEB3D-DA68-79D1-0778-F809C56668E9" = cellpadding=3D"0" cellspacing=3D"0" style=3D"border: none; border-collapse:= collapse; mso-table-lspace: 0pt; mso-table-rspace: 0pt;"> <tr> <td align=3D"left" bgcolor=3D"#ffffff" style> <p style=3D"color: #000000; font-family: 'Calibri Regular', Calibri, sans-s= erif; font-size: 14px; font-weight: normal; line-height: 21px; margin-botto= m: 0; margin-top: 0; text-align: left;">&nbsp; </p></td></tr></table> <table width=3D"100%" class=3D"text ACB73C4CA-0961-A108-4FE0-12DD4133F5AC" = cellpadding=3D"0" cellspacing=3D"0" style=3D"border: none; border-collapse:= collapse; mso-table-lspace: 0pt; mso-table-rspace: 0pt;"> <tr> <td align=3D"left" bgcolor=3D"#ffffff" style> <p style=3D"color: #000000; font-family: 'Calibri Regular', Calibri, sans-s= erif; font-size: 17px; font-weight: normal; line-height: 25.5px; margin-bot= tom: 0; margin-top: 0; text-align: left;"> <strong>Open Positions at ARRL</strong></p> <p style=3D"color: #000000; font-family: 'Calibri Regular', Calibri, sans-s= erif; font-size: 17px; font-weight: normal; line-height: 25.5px; margin-bot= tom: 0; margin-top: 0; text-align: left;"> Come join the headquarters staff of ARRL The National Association for Amate= ur Radio<sup>=C2=AE</sup>! We are currently seeking qualified applicants fo= r the following positions:</p> <p style=3D"color: #000000; font-family: 'Calibri Regular', Calibri, sans-s= erif; font-size: 8px; font-weight: normal; line-height: 12px; margin-bottom= : 0; margin-top: 0; text-align: left;"> &nbsp; </p> <p style=3D"color: #000000; font-family: 'Calibri Regular', Calibri, sans-s= erif; font-size: 17px; font-weight: normal; line-height: 25.5px; margin-bot= tom: 0; margin-top: 0; text-align: left;"> <strong>Membership Manager</strong></p> <p style=3D"color: #000000; font-family: 'Calibri Regular', Calibri, sans-s= erif; font-size: 17px; font-weight: normal; line-height: 25.5px; margin-bot= tom: 0; margin-top: 0; text-align: left;"> <strong>RFI Lab Engineer</strong></p> <p style=3D"color: #000000; font-family: 'Calibri Regular', Calibri, sans-s= erif; font-size: 17px; font-weight: normal; line-height: 25.5px; margin-bot= tom: 0; margin-top: 0; text-align: left;"> <strong>Public Relations and Outreach Manager</strong></p> <p style=3D"color: #000000; font-family: 'Calibri Regular', Calibri, sans-s= erif; font-size: 8px; font-weight: normal; line-height: 12px; margin-bottom= : 0; margin-top: 0; text-align: left;"> &nbsp; </p> <p style=3D"color: #000000; font-family: 'Calibri Regular', Calibri, sans-s= erif; font-size: 17px; font-weight: normal; line-height: 25.5px; margin-bot= tom: 0; margin-top: 0; text-align: left;"> Full details may be found on the ARRL HR web page at <strong><a href=3D"htt= ps://arrl.informz.net/z/cjUucD9taT0zNjcwMzYyJnA9MSZ1PTUyMDUyOTcyNSZsaT00Mzc= wMTc3Nw/index.html" target=3D"_blank" data-informz-link=3D"true" data-infor= mz-link-name data-informz-do-not-track=3D"false" style=3D"color: #0000ee; f= ont-weight: inherit; text-decoration: none;"><span class=3D"email-hyperlink= -color-preserver" style>www.arrl.org/careers</span></a></strong>.</p> <p style=3D"color: #000000; font-family: 'Calibri Regular', Calibri, sans-s= erif; font-size: 8px; font-weight: normal; line-height: 12px; margin-bottom= : 0; margin-top: 0; 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line-height: 30px; margin-botto= m: 0; margin-top: 0; text-align: left;"> <strong><span class=3D"inline-color" style=3D"color:#c00000">The ARRL Solar= Report</span></strong></p></td></tr></table><table bgcolor=3D"#ffffff" wid= th=3D"100%" class=3D"A18C225E3-D458-F51D-8341-07EE8E297DCF" cellpadding=3D"= 0" cellspacing=3D"0" style=3D"border: none; border-bottom: none; border-col= lapse: collapse; border-left: none; border-right: none; border-top: none; m= so-table-lspace: 0pt; mso-table-rspace: 0pt;"> <tr> <td align=3D"left" style=3D"padding: 0"> <!--[if mso]><table =20 class=3D'image AB4661460-E0A1-8423-6ED5-DDB0481963B6' cellpadding=3D'0' cellspacing=3D'0' align=3D'left'> <tr> <td =20 style=3D"padding:5px 20px 0px 0px; line-height:1px"> <a href=3D"https://arrl.informz.net/z/cjUucD9taT0zNjcwMzYyJnA9MSZ1PTUyMDUyO= TcyNSZsaT00MzcwMTc4MQ/index.html" target=3D"_blank" data-informz-link=3D"tr= ue" data-informz-link-type=3D"Web_Page" data-informz-link-name=3D"" data-informz-do-not-track=3D"false"> <img alt=3D'' src=3D'https://assets.informz.net/arrl/data/images/latest_4096_HMIIC%20New%= 20Solar%20disk%20for%207-2-26.jpg?cb=3D850529' border=3D'0' height=3D'250' width=3D'250' align=3D'left' style=3D'text-align: left; 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mso-table-rspace: 0= pt;"> <tr> <td align=3D"center"> <p style=3D"color: #333333; font-family: 'Calibri Regular', Calibri, sans-s= erif; font-size: 14px; font-weight: normal; line-height: 21px; margin-botto= m: 0; margin-top: 0;">Solar disk image courtesy of NASA/SDO, July 2, 2026</= p></td></tr></table></td></tr></table></td></tr></table> </div> <!--<![endif]--><span class=3D"text A888CE369-B325-B55B-C6BE-F1000448DEFA" = style=3D"inline: true; "> <p style=3D"color: #000000; font-family: 'Calibri Regular', Calibri, sans-s= erif; font-size: 17px; font-weight: normal; line-height: 25.5px; margin-bot= tom: 0; margin-top: 0; text-align: left;"> <strong>ARRL Solar Report for July 2, 2026</strong></p> <p style=3D"color: #000000; font-family: 'Calibri Regular', Calibri, sans-s= erif; font-size: 8px; font-weight: normal; line-height: 12px; margin-bottom= : 0; margin-top: 0; text-align: left;"> &nbsp; </p> <p style=3D"color: #000000; font-family: 'Calibri Regular', Calibri, sans-s= erif; font-size: 17px; font-weight: normal; line-height: 25.5px; margin-bot= tom: 0; margin-top: 0; text-align: left;"> A series of M-class flares =E2=80=94 all from Region 4479 =E2=80=94 pushed = solar activity to high levels this week. The largest of the flares was an M3.5 on July 1.</p> <p style=3D"color: #000000; font-family: 'Calibri Regular', Calibri, sans-s= erif; font-size: 8px; font-weight: normal; line-height: 12px; margin-bottom= : 0; margin-top: 0; text-align: left;"> &nbsp; </p> <p style=3D"color: #000000; font-family: 'Calibri Regular', Calibri, sans-s= erif; font-size: 17px; font-weight: normal; line-height: 25.5px; margin-bot= tom: 0; margin-top: 0; text-align: left;"> An earlier flare from this region, M1.3 accompanied by a 1N H-alpha flare w= hich peaked late July 1, appears to have been associated with dimming and a= coronal mass ejection (CME) first identified in CCOR-1 imagery. Initial an= alysis suggests the CME has an Earth-directed component, although the speed= derived from the available imagery was only 300-450 km/s. Further analysis= is needed to increase confidence.</p> <p style=3D"color: #000000; font-family: 'Calibri Regular', Calibri, sans-s= erif; font-size: 8px; font-weight: normal; line-height: 12px; margin-bottom= : 0; margin-top: 0; text-align: left;"> &nbsp; </p> <p style=3D"color: #000000; font-family: 'Calibri Regular', Calibri, sans-s= erif; font-size: 17px; font-weight: normal; line-height: 25.5px; margin-bot= tom: 0; margin-top: 0; text-align: left;"> Flux emergence and some consolidation around the leader and trailer spots w= as observed in Region 4479 during the period. Region 4478 produced an M8.5/= 2b flare on July 1 following occasional C-class flaring. This region also e= xhibited flux emergence in the intermediate spots and around the leader spo= t. Finally, Region 4480 was quiescent although some intermediate spots develop= ed.</p> <p style=3D"color: #000000; font-family: 'Calibri Regular', Calibri, sans-s= erif; font-size: 8px; font-weight: normal; line-height: 12px; margin-bottom= : 0; margin-top: 0; text-align: left;"> &nbsp; </p> <p style=3D"color: #000000; font-family: 'Calibri Regular', Calibri, sans-s= erif; font-size: 17px; font-weight: normal; line-height: 25.5px; margin-bot= tom: 0; margin-top: 0; text-align: left;"> Solar activity is likely to decrease to moderate levels (R1-R2, minor-moder= ate) with a slight chance for X-class flares (R3-strong), particularly from= Region 4479.</p> <p style=3D"color: #000000; font-family: 'Calibri Regular', Calibri, sans-s= erif; font-size: 8px; font-weight: normal; line-height: 12px; margin-bottom= : 0; margin-top: 0; text-align: left;"> &nbsp; </p> <p style=3D"color: #000000; font-family: 'Calibri Regular', Calibri, sans-s= erif; font-size: 17px; font-weight: normal; line-height: 25.5px; margin-bot= tom: 0; margin-top: 0; text-align: left;"> Solar wind parameters were enhanced with CME passage. Solar wind speeds have ranged from approximately 360 - 425 km/s. The CME fr= om June 30 is expected to arrive early on July 3, bringing disturbed solar = wind conditions that are expected to last into July 4. There is enough unce= rtainty around the CME timing that an arrival mid-to-late on July 2 is poss= ible.</p> <p style=3D"color: #000000; font-family: 'Calibri Regular', Calibri, sans-s= erif; font-size: 8px; font-weight: normal; line-height: 12px; margin-bottom= : 0; margin-top: 0; text-align: left;"> &nbsp; </p> <p style=3D"color: #000000; font-family: 'Calibri Regular', Calibri, sans-s= erif; font-size: 17px; font-weight: normal; line-height: 25.5px; margin-bot= tom: 0; margin-top: 0; text-align: left;"> The 10.7-centimeter flux: July 2, 137; July 3, 132; July 4, 141; July 5, 12= 8; July 6, 144; July 7, 122; July 8, 148.</p> <p style=3D"color: #000000; font-family: 'Calibri Regular', Calibri, sans-s= erif; font-size: 8px; font-weight: normal; line-height: 12px; margin-bottom= : 0; margin-top: 0; text-align: left;"> &nbsp; </p> <p style=3D"color: #000000; font-family: 'Calibri Regular', Calibri, sans-s= erif; font-size: 17px; font-weight: normal; line-height: 25.5px; margin-bot= tom: 0; margin-top: 0; text-align: left;"> Predicted sunspots: July 2, 100; July 3, 93; July 4, 106; July 5, 88: July = 6, 110; July 7, 81; July 8, 114. </p> <p style=3D"color: #000000; font-family: 'Calibri Regular', Calibri, sans-s= erif; font-size: 8px; font-weight: normal; line-height: 12px; margin-bottom= : 0; margin-top: 0; text-align: left;"> &nbsp; </p> <p style=3D"color: #000000; font-family: 'Calibri Regular', Calibri, sans-s= erif; font-size: 17px; font-weight: normal; line-height: 25.5px; margin-bot= tom: 0; margin-top: 0; text-align: left;"> For more information concerning radio propagation, <a href=3D"https://arrl.= informz.net/z/cjUucD9taT0zNjcwMzYyJnA9MSZ1PTUyMDUyOTcyNSZsaT00MzcwMTc4Mg/in= dex.html" target=3D"_blank" data-informz-link=3D"true" data-informz-link-na= me data-informz-do-not-track=3D"false" style=3D"color: #0000ee; font-weight= : inherit; text-decoration: none;"><span class=3D"email-hyperlink-color-pre= server" style>visit</span></a> the ARRL Technical Information Service, read <a href=3D"https://arrl.inform= z.net/z/cjUucD9taT0zNjcwMzYyJnA9MSZ1PTUyMDUyOTcyNSZsaT00MzcwMTc4Mw/index.ht= ml" target=3D"_blank" data-informz-link=3D"true" data-informz-link-name dat= a-informz-do-not-track=3D"false" style=3D"color: #0000ee; font-weight: inhe= rit; text-decoration: none;"><span class=3D"email-hyperlink-color-preserver= " style>A Quick Guide to HF Propagation Using Solar Indices</span></a>, and= check out the <a href=3D"https://arrl.informz.net/z/cjUucD9taT0zNjcwMzYyJn= A9MSZ1PTUyMDUyOTcyNSZsaT00MzcwMTc4NA/index.html" target=3D"_blank" data-inf= ormz-link=3D"true" data-informz-link-name data-informz-do-not-track=3D"fals= e" style=3D"color: #0000ee; font-weight: inherit; text-decoration: none;"><= span class=3D"email-hyperlink-color-preserver" style>Propagation Page of Ca= rl Luetzelschwab, K9LA</span></a>.</p> <p style=3D"color: #000000; font-family: 'Calibri Regular', Calibri, sans-s= erif; font-size: 8px; font-weight: normal; line-height: 12px; margin-bottom= : 0; margin-top: 0; text-align: left;"> &nbsp; </p> <p style=3D"color: #000000; font-family: 'Calibri Regular', Calibri, sans-s= erif; font-size: 17px; font-weight: normal; line-height: 25.5px; margin-bot= tom: 0; margin-top: 0; text-align: left;"> For customizable propagation charts, visit the <a href=3D"https://arrl.info= rmz.net/z/cjUucD9taT0zNjcwMzYyJnA9MSZ1PTUyMDUyOTcyNSZsaT00MzcwMTc4NQ/index.= html" target=3D"_blank" data-informz-link=3D"true" data-informz-link-name d= ata-informz-do-not-track=3D"false" style=3D"color: #0000ee; 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border-collapse:= collapse; mso-table-lspace: 0pt; mso-table-rspace: 0pt;"> <tr> <td align=3D"left" bgcolor=3D"#ffffff" style> <p style=3D"color: #000000; font-family: 'Calibri Regular', Calibri, sans-s= erif; font-size: 8px; font-weight: normal; line-height: 12px; margin-bottom= : 0; margin-top: 0; text-align: left;"> &nbsp; </p> <p style=3D"color: #000000; font-family: 'Calibri Regular', Calibri, sans-s= erif; font-size: 17px; font-weight: normal; line-height: 25.5px; margin-bot= tom: 0; margin-top: 0; text-align: left;"> <strong>ARRL Section, State, and Division Conventions (next 60 days)</stron= g></p> <p style=3D"color: #000000; font-family: 'Calibri Regular', Calibri, sans-s= erif; font-size: 17px; font-weight: normal; line-height: 25.5px; margin-bot= tom: 0; margin-top: 0; text-align: left;"> Search the ARRL Hamfest and Convention Database at <strong><a href=3D"https= ://arrl.informz.net/z/cjUucD9taT0zNjcwMzYyJnA9MSZ1PTUyMDUyOTcyNSZsaT00MzcwM= Tc4OA/index.html" target=3D"_blank" data-informz-link=3D"true" data-informz= -link-name data-informz-do-not-track=3D"false" style=3D"color: #0000ee; fon= t-weight: inherit; text-decoration: none;"><span class=3D"email-hyperlink-c= olor-preserver" style>www.arrl.org/hamfests</span></a></strong> to find eve= nts in your area. </p> <p style=3D"color: #000000; font-family: 'Calibri Regular', Calibri, sans-s= erif; font-size: 8px; font-weight: normal; line-height: 12px; margin-bottom= : 0; margin-top: 0; text-align: left;"> &nbsp; </p> <p style=3D"color: #000000; font-family: 'Calibri Regular', Calibri, sans-s= erif; font-size: 17px; font-weight: normal; line-height: 25.5px; margin-bot= tom: 0; margin-top: 0; text-align: left;"> July 11 | <a href=3D"https://arrl.informz.net/z/cjUucD9taT0zNjcwMzYyJnA9MSZ= 1PTUyMDUyOTcyNSZsaT00MzcwMTc4OQ/index.html" target=3D"_blank" data-informz-= link=3D"true" data-informz-link-name data-informz-do-not-track=3D"false" st= yle=3D"color: #0000ee; font-weight: inherit; text-decoration: none;"><span = class=3D"email-hyperlink-color-preserver" style>SVARC Hamfest</span></a>, h= osting the ARRL North Dakota Section Convention, Minot, North Dakota</p> <p style=3D"color: #000000; font-family: 'Calibri Regular', Calibri, sans-s= erif; font-size: 8px; font-weight: normal; line-height: 12px; margin-bottom= : 0; margin-top: 0; text-align: left;"> &nbsp; </p> <p style=3D"color: #000000; font-family: 'Calibri Regular', Calibri, sans-s= erif; font-size: 17px; font-weight: normal; line-height: 25.5px; margin-bot= tom: 0; margin-top: 0; text-align: left;"> July 17 =E2=80=93 19 | <a href=3D"https://arrl.informz.net/z/cjUucD9taT0zNj= cwMzYyJnA9MSZ1PTUyMDUyOTcyNSZsaT00MzcwMTc5MA/index.html" target=3D"_blank" = data-informz-link=3D"true" data-informz-link-name data-informz-do-not-track= =3D"false" style=3D"color: #0000ee; font-weight: inherit; text-decoration: = none;"><span class=3D"email-hyperlink-color-preserver" style>Glacier Watert= on Hamfest</span></a>, hosting the ARRL Montana Section Convention, Essex, = Montana</p> <p style=3D"color: #000000; font-family: 'Calibri Regular', Calibri, sans-s= erif; font-size: 8px; font-weight: normal; line-height: 12px; margin-bottom= : 0; margin-top: 0; text-align: left;"> &nbsp; </p> <p style=3D"color: #000000; font-family: 'Calibri Regular', Calibri, sans-s= erif; font-size: 17px; font-weight: normal; line-height: 25.5px; margin-bot= tom: 0; margin-top: 0; text-align: left;"> July 25 | <a href=3D"https://arrl.informz.net/z/cjUucD9taT0zNjcwMzYyJnA9MSZ= 1PTUyMDUyOTcyNSZsaT00MzcwMTc5MQ/index.html" target=3D"_blank" data-informz-= link=3D"true" data-informz-link-name data-informz-do-not-track=3D"false" st= yle=3D"color: #0000ee; font-weight: inherit; text-decoration: none;"><span = class=3D"email-hyperlink-color-preserver" style>ARRL South Dakota State Con= vention</span></a>, Sioux Falls, South Dakota</p> <p style=3D"color: #000000; font-family: 'Calibri Regular', Calibri, sans-s= erif; font-size: 8px; font-weight: normal; line-height: 12px; margin-bottom= : 0; margin-top: 0; text-align: left;"> &nbsp; </p> <p style=3D"color: #000000; font-family: 'Calibri Regular', Calibri, sans-s= erif; font-size: 17px; font-weight: normal; line-height: 25.5px; margin-bot= tom: 0; margin-top: 0; text-align: left;"> July 25 | <a href=3D"https://arrl.informz.net/z/cjUucD9taT0zNjcwMzYyJnA9MSZ= 1PTUyMDUyOTcyNSZsaT00MzcwMTc5Mg/index.html" target=3D"_blank" data-informz-= link=3D"true" data-informz-link-name data-informz-do-not-track=3D"false" st= yle=3D"color: #0000ee; font-weight: inherit; text-decoration: none;"><span = class=3D"email-hyperlink-color-preserver" style>ARRL West Virginia State Co= nvention</span></a>, Sutton, West Virginia</p> <p style=3D"color: #000000; font-family: 'Calibri Regular', Calibri, sans-s= erif; font-size: 8px; font-weight: normal; line-height: 12px; margin-bottom= : 0; margin-top: 0; text-align: left;"> &nbsp; </p> <p style=3D"color: #000000; font-family: 'Calibri Regular', Calibri, sans-s= erif; font-size: 17px; font-weight: normal; line-height: 25.5px; margin-bot= tom: 0; margin-top: 0; text-align: left;"> August 1 | <a href=3D"https://arrl.informz.net/z/cjUucD9taT0zNjcwMzYyJnA9MS= Z1PTUyMDUyOTcyNSZsaT00MzcwMTc5Mw/index.html" target=3D"_blank" data-informz= -link=3D"true" data-informz-link-name data-informz-do-not-track=3D"false" s= tyle=3D"color: #0000ee; font-weight: inherit; text-decoration: none;"><span= class=3D"email-hyperlink-color-preserver" style>ARRL Maine State Conventio= n</span></a>, Augusta, Maine</p> <p style=3D"color: #000000; font-family: 'Calibri Regular', Calibri, sans-s= erif; font-size: 8px; font-weight: normal; line-height: 12px; margin-bottom= : 0; margin-top: 0; text-align: left;"> &nbsp; </p> <p style=3D"color: #000000; font-family: 'Calibri Regular', Calibri, sans-s= erif; font-size: 17px; font-weight: normal; line-height: 25.5px; margin-bot= tom: 0; margin-top: 0; text-align: left;"> August 7 =E2=80=93 8 | <a href=3D"https://arrl.informz.net/z/cjUucD9taT0zNj= cwMzYyJnA9MSZ1PTUyMDUyOTcyNSZsaT00MzcwMTc5NA/index.html" target=3D"_blank" = data-informz-link=3D"true" data-informz-link-name data-informz-do-not-track= =3D"false" style=3D"color: #0000ee; font-weight: inherit; text-decoration: = none;"><span class=3D"email-hyperlink-color-preserver" style>Shreveport-Bos= sier Hamfest</span></a>, hosting the ARRL Delta Division Convention, Shreve= port, Louisiana</p> <p style=3D"color: #000000; font-family: 'Calibri Regular', Calibri, sans-s= erif; font-size: 8px; font-weight: normal; line-height: 12px; margin-bottom= : 0; margin-top: 0; text-align: left;"> &nbsp; </p> <p style=3D"color: #000000; font-family: 'Calibri Regular', Calibri, sans-s= erif; font-size: 17px; font-weight: normal; line-height: 25.5px; margin-bot= tom: 0; margin-top: 0; text-align: left;"> August 13 =E2=80=93 16 | <a href=3D"https://arrl.informz.net/z/cjUucD9taT0z= NjcwMzYyJnA9MSZ1PTUyMDUyOTcyNSZsaT00MzcwMTc5NQ/index.html" target=3D"_blank= " data-informz-link=3D"true" data-informz-link-name data-informz-do-not-tra= ck=3D"false" style=3D"color: #0000ee; font-weight: inherit; text-decoration= : none;"><span class=3D"email-hyperlink-color-preserver" style>Northeast Ha= mXposition</span></a>, hosting the ARRL New England Division Convention, Ma= rlborough, Massachusetts</p> <p style=3D"color: #000000; font-family: 'Calibri Regular', Calibri, sans-s= erif; font-size: 8px; font-weight: normal; line-height: 12px; margin-bottom= : 0; margin-top: 0; text-align: left;"> &nbsp; </p> <p style=3D"color: #000000; font-family: 'Calibri Regular', Calibri, sans-s= erif; font-size: 17px; font-weight: normal; line-height: 25.5px; margin-bot= tom: 0; margin-top: 0; text-align: left;"> August 15 | <a href=3D"https://arrl.informz.net/z/cjUucD9taT0zNjcwMzYyJnA9M= SZ1PTUyMDUyOTcyNSZsaT00MzcwMTc5Ng/index.html" target=3D"_blank" data-inform= z-link=3D"true" data-informz-link-name data-informz-do-not-track=3D"false" = style=3D"color: #0000ee; font-weight: inherit; text-decoration: none;"><spa= n class=3D"email-hyperlink-color-preserver" style>Cincinnati Hamfest</span>= </a>, hosting the ARRL Great Lakes Division Convention, Owensville, Ohio</p> <p style=3D"color: #000000; font-family: 'Calibri Regular', Calibri, sans-s= erif; font-size: 8px; font-weight: normal; line-height: 12px; margin-bottom= : 0; margin-top: 0; text-align: left;"> &nbsp; </p> <p style=3D"color: #000000; font-family: 'Calibri Regular', Calibri, sans-s= erif; font-size: 17px; font-weight: normal; line-height: 25.5px; margin-bot= tom: 0; margin-top: 0; text-align: left;"> August 21 =E2=80=93 23 | <a href=3D"https://arrl.informz.net/z/cjUucD9taT0z= NjcwMzYyJnA9MSZ1PTUyMDUyOTcyNSZsaT00MzcwMTc5Nw/index.html" target=3D"_blank= " data-informz-link=3D"true" data-informz-link-name data-informz-do-not-tra= ck=3D"false" style=3D"color: #0000ee; font-weight: inherit; text-decoration= : none;"><span class=3D"email-hyperlink-color-preserver" style>Huntsville H= amfest</span></a>, hosting the <a href=3D"https://arrl.informz.net/z/cjUucD= 9taT0zNjcwMzYyJnA9MSZ1PTUyMDUyOTcyNSZsaT00MzcwMTc5OA/index.html" target=3D"= _blank" data-informz-link=3D"true" data-informz-link-name data-informz-do-n= ot-track=3D"false" style=3D"color: #0000ee; font-weight: inherit; text-deco= ration: none;"><span class=3D"email-hyperlink-color-preserver" style>2026 A= RRL National Convention</span></a>, Huntsville, Alabama</p> <p style=3D"color: #000000; font-family: 'Calibri Regular', Calibri, sans-s= erif; font-size: 8px; font-weight: normal; line-height: 12px; margin-bottom= : 0; margin-top: 0; text-align: left;"> &nbsp;</p> <p style=3D"color: #000000; font-family: 'Calibri Regular', Calibri, sans-s= erif; font-size: 17px; font-weight: normal; line-height: 25.5px; margin-bot= tom: 0; margin-top: 0; text-align: left;"> August 28 =E2=80=93 30 | <a href=3D"https://arrl.informz.net/z/cjUucD9taT0z= NjcwMzYyJnA9MSZ1PTUyMDUyOTcyNSZsaT00MzcwMTc5OQ/index.html" target=3D"_blank= " data-informz-link=3D"true" data-informz-link-name data-informz-do-not-tra= ck=3D"false" style=3D"color: #0000ee; font-weight: inherit; text-decoration= : none;"><span class=3D"email-hyperlink-color-preserver" style>Wyoming HamC= on</span></a>, hosting the ARRL Rocky Mountain Division Convention, Casper,= Wyoming</p> <p style=3D"color: #000000; font-family: 'Calibri Regular', Calibri, sans-s= erif; font-size: 8px; font-weight: normal; line-height: 12px; margin-bottom= : 0; margin-top: 0; text-align: left;"> &nbsp; </p> <p style=3D"color: #000000; font-family: 'Calibri Regular', Calibri, sans-s= erif; font-size: 17px; font-weight: normal; line-height: 25.5px; margin-bot= tom: 0; margin-top: 0; text-align: left;"> <strong>Save the Date </strong></p> <p style=3D"color: #000000; font-family: 'Calibri Regular', Calibri, sans-s= erif; font-size: 17px; font-weight: normal; line-height: 25.5px; margin-bot= tom: 0; margin-top: 0; text-align: left;"> Join ARRL at these Division Conventions and other major events throughout t= he year. Beginning in the fourth quarter, this list will also include significant ev= ents scheduled for the following year.</p> <p style=3D"color: #000000; font-family: 'Calibri Regular', Calibri, sans-s= erif; font-size: 8px; font-weight: normal; line-height: 12px; margin-bottom= : 0; margin-top: 0; text-align: left;"> &nbsp; </p> <p style=3D"color: #000000; font-family: 'Calibri Regular', Calibri, sans-s= erif; font-size: 17px; font-weight: normal; line-height: 25.5px; margin-bot= tom: 0; margin-top: 0; text-align: left;"> August 7 =E2=80=93 8 | <a href=3D"https://arrl.informz.net/z/cjUucD9taT0zNj= cwMzYyJnA9MSZ1PTUyMDUyOTcyNSZsaT00MzcwMTc5NA/index.html" target=3D"_blank" = data-informz-link=3D"true" data-informz-link-name data-informz-do-not-track= =3D"false" style=3D"color: #0000ee; font-weight: inherit; text-decoration: = none;"><span class=3D"email-hyperlink-color-preserver" style>Shreveport-Bos= sier Hamfest</span></a>, hosting the ARRL Delta Division Convention, Shreve= port, Louisiana</p> <p style=3D"color: #000000; font-family: 'Calibri Regular', Calibri, sans-s= erif; font-size: 8px; font-weight: normal; line-height: 12px; margin-bottom= : 0; margin-top: 0; text-align: left;"> &nbsp; </p> <p style=3D"color: #000000; font-family: 'Calibri Regular', Calibri, sans-s= erif; font-size: 17px; font-weight: normal; line-height: 25.5px; margin-bot= tom: 0; margin-top: 0; text-align: left;"> August 13 =E2=80=93 16 | <a href=3D"https://arrl.informz.net/z/cjUucD9taT0z= NjcwMzYyJnA9MSZ1PTUyMDUyOTcyNSZsaT00MzcwMTc5NQ/index.html" target=3D"_blank= " data-informz-link=3D"true" data-informz-link-name data-informz-do-not-tra= ck=3D"false" style=3D"color: #0000ee; font-weight: inherit; text-decoration= : none;"><span class=3D"email-hyperlink-color-preserver" style>Northeast Ha= mXposition</span></a>, hosting the ARRL New England Division Convention, Ma= rlborough, Massachusetts</p> <p style=3D"color: #000000; font-family: 'Calibri Regular', Calibri, sans-s= erif; font-size: 8px; font-weight: normal; line-height: 12px; margin-bottom= : 0; margin-top: 0; text-align: left;"> &nbsp; </p> <p style=3D"color: #000000; font-family: 'Calibri Regular', Calibri, sans-s= erif; font-size: 17px; font-weight: normal; line-height: 25.5px; margin-bot= tom: 0; margin-top: 0; text-align: left;"> August 15 | <a href=3D"https://arrl.informz.net/z/cjUucD9taT0zNjcwMzYyJnA9M= SZ1PTUyMDUyOTcyNSZsaT00MzcwMTc5Ng/index.html" target=3D"_blank" data-inform= z-link=3D"true" data-informz-link-name data-informz-do-not-track=3D"false" = style=3D"color: #0000ee; font-weight: inherit; text-decoration: none;"><spa= n class=3D"email-hyperlink-color-preserver" style>Cincinnati Hamfest</span>= </a>, hosting the ARRL Great Lakes Division Convention, Owensville, Ohio</p> <p style=3D"color: #000000; font-family: 'Calibri Regular', Calibri, sans-s= erif; font-size: 8px; font-weight: normal; line-height: 12px; margin-bottom= : 0; margin-top: 0; text-align: left;"> &nbsp; </p> <p style=3D"color: #000000; font-family: 'Calibri Regular', Calibri, sans-s= erif; font-size: 17px; font-weight: normal; line-height: 25.5px; margin-bot= tom: 0; margin-top: 0; text-align: left;"> August 21 =E2=80=93 23 | <a href=3D"https://arrl.informz.net/z/cjUucD9taT0z= NjcwMzYyJnA9MSZ1PTUyMDUyOTcyNSZsaT00MzcwMTc5Nw/index.html" target=3D"_blank= " data-informz-link=3D"true" data-informz-link-name data-informz-do-not-tra= ck=3D"false" style=3D"color: #0000ee; font-weight: inherit; text-decoration= : none;"><span class=3D"email-hyperlink-color-preserver" style>Huntsville H= amfest</span></a>, hosting the <a href=3D"https://arrl.informz.net/z/cjUucD= 9taT0zNjcwMzYyJnA9MSZ1PTUyMDUyOTcyNSZsaT00MzcwMTc5OA/index.html" target=3D"= _blank" data-informz-link=3D"true" data-informz-link-name data-informz-do-n= ot-track=3D"false" style=3D"color: #0000ee; font-weight: inherit; text-deco= ration: none;"><span class=3D"email-hyperlink-color-preserver" style>2026 A= RRL National Convention</span></a>, Huntsville, Alabama</p> <p style=3D"color: #000000; font-family: 'Calibri Regular', Calibri, sans-s= erif; 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