[RVRC] From ARRL, Re; 10 Mtrs.

[Marvin Bronstein]

Attention Techs: 10 Meters Is Hot!
With solar flux numbers not seen since 2004, the higher HF bands have seen a surge in activity. The solar flux has been at least 100 since August 20. On September 10, it reached 116, rising to 121 the next day. It climbed steadily, reaching a peak of 190 on Saturday, September 24. While higher solar flux is exciting news for all hams, Technicians should definitely take note: The 10 meter band is the only HF band where Techs have phone privileges. “Techs can get use their voice privileges from 28.300-28.500 MHz,” explained W1AW Station Manager Joe Carcia, NJ1Q. “If you don’t have your own HF rig, find someone in your local radio club who does or call your Elmer. Without a doubt, you don’t want to miss this opening. Who knows how long it will last or when it will come back? So get on the air while you can and experience the magic of 10 meters.”