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Date: Oct 14, 2023 12:50 PM
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Now Online! The most recent digital editions of QST, On the Air, QEX, and NCJ
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November QST
Ham Radio in Virtual Reality
Oryx “Rucio” Gazella, KØRYX
The recent rise of videoconferencing has spawned more and more virtual ham radio clubs. The Neos Amateur Radio Association (NARA) takes virtual ham radio a step further, with a club that meets on a virtual reality platform called the Neos Metaverse. Read “Ham Radio in Virtual Reality” and watch the accompanying video to find out how this out-of-this-world club set themselves up to do ARRL Field Day from the metaverse. Read QST
September/October On the Air
The Solar Eclipse QSO Party: A Fun Way to Support Radio Science
Gary Mikitin, AF8A
Get ready to have some fun on the air while contributing to scientific research at the same time! Fire up your radio during the solar eclipse that’s happening on October 14 and join the Solar Eclipse QSO Party. Just by making contacts, you’ll be providing data for researchers who are studying the behavior of shortwave signals during the eclipse. Read the article for more information. Read On the Air
September/October QEX
Learn innovative radio technology and breakthroughs from ham radio's greatest minds. Read QEX
September/October NCJ
Radiosport techniques and tips delivered directly to you from today's top contesters. Read NCJ
Get a limited-edition NCJ challenge coin with your 2023 National Contest Journal subscription — new and renewing subscribers. A great memento for any contester or ARRL collector. Subscribe Now
On the Air Podcast
Gary Mikitin’s, AF8A, article, “The Solar Eclipse QSO Party: A Fun Way to Support Radio Science” in the September/October 2023 issue of On the Air details how hams can contribute data to a study on how the ionosphere reflects radio signals during the eclipse via an easygoing on-air event called the Solar Eclipse QSO Party. Gary, who is the Amateur Radio Community Coordinator of HamSCI, joins us on the October episode of the On the Air podcast, to talk about just how easy it is to participate. Listen Now
2023 ARRL Online Auction
Bidding in the 2023 ARRL Online Auction (sponsored by RT Systems) began October 13 and will wrap up October 19. It features unique vintage pieces, new gear, Product Review items, mystery junk boxes, and more! Proceeds from the annual Online Auction benefit ARRL education, licensing, and training programs. Bid Now
Foundation Grant Applications
The ARRL Foundation is accepting grant applications from amateur radio organizations for eligible amateur radio-related projects and initiatives, particularly those focused on educating, licensing, and supporting amateur radio activities. Proposals are being accepted through October 31 and awardees will be notified in about 1 month. Learn More
Upcoming Conventions
Pacificon, ARRL Pacific Division Convention | October 20
San Ramon, California
Fort Wayne Hamfest & Computer Expo, ARRL Central Division Convention | November 18 - 19
Fort Wayne, Indiana
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School Club Roundup | October 16 - 20
EME Contest—50 to 1296 MHz | October 28 - 29
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