[SFDXA] The ARRL Letter for November 12, 2015
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The ARRL Letter
November 12, 2015
Editor: Rick Lindquist, WW1ME <mailto:ww1me at arrl.org>
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* ARRL President Urges "Blast of Support" for Senate Version of
Amateur Radio Parity Act <#toc01>
* Fragile Agreement for 5 MHz Amateur Allocation Clears First Hurdles
at WRC-15 <#toc02>
* Manhattan Project Sites Now Eligible for National Parks on the Air
Event <#toc03>
* December 2015 Digital /QST/ Now Available -- Celebrating our 100th
Anniversary! <#toc04>
* Hams Support Air Force Marathon <#toc05>
* ARRL Midwest Division Contest Advisory Committee Representative Jim
Cochran, K0RH, SK <#toc06>
* In Brief... <#toc07>
* The K7RA Solar Update <#toc08>
* Just Ahead in Radiosport <#toc09>
* Upcoming ARRL Section, State, and Division Conventions and Events
<#toc10>
ARRL President Urges "Blast of Support" for Senate Version of Amateur
Radio Parity Act
ARRL President Kay Craigie, N3KN, has issued an urgent call for League
Members to contact Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and
Transportation
<http://www.commerce.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/committeemembers>
members representing their states to urge their support of S. 1685, the
US Senate version of the Amateur Radio Parity Act of 2015. President
Craigie said the bill could be scheduled for mark-up in the committee as
early as next week, and that opponents to S. 1685 have been rallying
their supporters. She said the ARRL and its legislative consultants on
Capitol Hill "are hard at work" to ensure that the mark-up goes
favorably. President Craigie called for "a blast of support for the
bill" from ARRL members living in states that committee members represent.
"We learned this morning that opponents of the legislation have asked
their people to contact Senators on the committee to communicate what
can only be called bald-faced lies about the legislation's intent and
effects," President Craigie said on November 11. "They are the same lies
addressed in our video <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AMY-5U1cJ6E>."
The ARRL also has written
<http://www.arrl.org/files/file/Regulatory/ARRL-S1685-Memo.pdf> the
committee to reiterate the reasons the legislation is needed and to
contradict negative misinformation about its effects.
President Craigie said the message -- by telephone or e-mail -- is
simple: "I'm a constituent and an Amateur Radio operator. I urge Senator
__________ to support S. 1685, the Amateur Radio Parity Act, when it
comes up for a vote in committee. Thank you." Visit Contacting Your
Congressional Representatives
<http://www.arrl.org/contacting-your-congressional-representatives> on
the ARRL website for contact information or see the list
<http://www.arrl.org/news/arrl-president-urges-blast-of-support-for-senate-version-of-amateur-radio-parity-act>
in the website version of this story.
"Whether ARRL members use e-mail or telephone, the essential thing is to
do it now and to urge other hams in their states to do it now,"
President Craigie said.
S. 1685 and its US House twin, H.R. 1301, call on the FCC to extend the
limited federal pre-emption of PRB-1 to cover private land-use
restrictions such as deed covenants, conditions, and restrictions
(CC&Rs). If the legislation becomes law, radio amateurs living in
antenna-restricted communities would have the opportunity to negotiate
with homeowners associations to install antennas that reasonably
accommodate Amateur Radio communication.
Amateur Radio Parity Act of 2015 Picks Up US Senator Al Franken as a
Cosponsor
US Sen Al Franken (D-MN) has signed on as a cosponsor of the Amateur
Radio Parity Act of 2015, S. 1685. He is the second US Senate cosponsor
since the bill was introduced in the upper chamber by Sen Roger Wicker
(R-MS) on June 25 with the initial cosponsorship of Sen Richard
Blumenthal (D-CT). Franken signed on to S. 1685 on November 5.
*US Sen Al Franken (D-MN).*
"The culture of the US Senate is different than that of the House, and
Senators do not sign on to cosponsor legislation as readily as House
members do, so we're especially pleased that Sen Franken has agreed to
become the second cosponsor of this legislation," said ARRL President
Kay Craigie, N3KN. She said the ARRL team in Washington has visited the
offices of many US Senators and Representatives on Capitol Hill, and
that their reception has been "cordial and interested."
S. 1685 and its US House twin, H.R. 1301, call on the FCC to extend the
limited federal pre-emption of PRB-1 to cover private land-use
restrictions such as deed covenants, conditions, and restrictions
(CC&Rs). If the legislation becomes law, radio amateurs living in
antenna-restricted communities would have the opportunity to negotiate
with homeowners associations to install an antenna that reasonably
accommodates Amateur Radio communication. US Rep Adam Kinzinger (R-IL)
introduced H.R. 1301 on March 4 with 12 original cosponsors. The House
measure now boasts 113 cosponsors from both sides of the aisle.
ARRL Dakota Division Director and Minnesota resident Greg Widin, K0GW,
said hams in his state are pleased that Sen Franken has chosen to lead
his colleagues in cosponsoring S. 1685.
"Amateurs in Minnesota frequently serve the state in times of emergency
and in all sorts of public service events," he said. "The act will
ensure that the many amateurs in CC&R communities are able to
participate in drills, exercises, and everyday amateur communications
via their home stations. These routine communications are the training
ground for real-life events, where amateurs may be needed to supplement
infrastructure-based communication services."
President Craigie said the League appreciates the efforts of ARRL
members in Minnesota who wrote Sen Franken to encourage him to cosponsor
S. 1685, and she hopes that those who wrote will follow up to thank him
for agreeing to sign on to the bill. Amateurs in Minnesota can thank the
Senator via his website <https://www.franken.senate.gov/>. Click on
"Contact Al" on the upper right.
Visit <http://www.arrl.org/amateur-radio-parity-act> the ARRL Amateur
Radio Parity Act web page for more information on this legislation and
how you can get involved.
Fragile Agreement for 5 MHz Amateur Allocation Clears First Hurdles at
WRC-15
At World Radiocommunication Conference 2015 (WRC-15
<http://www.itu.int/en/ITU-R/conferences/wrc/2015/Pages/default.aspx>),
in Geneva, consensus continues to shape up around a new 15 kHz-wide
global secondary 60 meter Amateur Radio allocation at 5351.5-5366.5 kHz.
On November 12, Conference Working Group 4B agreed to the global
secondary allocation, with power limits designed to protect primary
services from harmful interference. Sub Working Group (SWG) 4B1, chaired
by Dale Hughes, VK1DSH, had presented its output document with two
options, the other being no change -- a position many administrations
favored going into the conference. The current compromise making the
allocation possible still must clear two more levels at the conference.
This won't happen until next week, and the issue is not final until it
does. ARRL CEO David Sumner, K1ZZ, who attended the conference briefly
on behalf of the International Amateur Radio Union (IARU), congratulated
the IARU team and the national delegates who advocated for the Amateur
Service.
"Assuming that the fragile agreement continues to hold, this will be the
first entirely new HF allocation since 1979," he said. "While we would
have preferred more, anyone who understands what our proponents were up
against will appreciate what they have accomplished."
SWG 4B1 held 15 meetings over the first 10 days of WRC-15. During week
1, the discussion focused on whether there would be an allocation at
all. A number of administrations and the regional telecommunications
organization (RTO) representing Russia and 10 of its neighboring
countries (RCC) were bitterly opposed. As week 1 closed, it became clear
that the widest achievable allocation was 15 kHz and that a power limit
in the neighborhood of 15 W effective isotropic radiated power (EIRP)
would have to be part of the package.
Early in week 2, band edges of 5351.5 and 5366.5 kHz were agreed upon as
part of a compromise proposed by one of the "no change" countries.
Resolving the power limit proved to be more difficult. CITEL, the RTO
encompassing the Americas, argued strenuously for slightly more power in
South America and the Caribbean. The US, which went into the conference
with a "no change" stance, joined the compromise once the band edges
were set and argued in favor of a higher power limit, although several
other countries opposed this. The last "no change" holdout was Japan,
which reluctantly agreed to accept the allocation on November 12, after
reiterating its opposition and its intention to insist that any harmful
interference to its primary services be avoided.
"Decisions at WRCs are now made by consensus, which means that any
administration with strong opposing views can block an agreement,"
Sumner explained. He contrasted the current process with that followed
at the 1979 World Administrative Radio Conference (WARC-79), where
Amateur Radio gained the so-called "WARC Bands" -- 10, 18, and 24 MHz --
among others. "At WARC-79 a proposal needed more than simple majority
support to go forward, but decisions could be made over the objections
of a minority," he said. "That is not possible today, so the result is
almost a 'lowest common denominator' outcome for any proposal that does
not have near-universal support."
"An allocation is always a win, and we have a very good chance of a
win," said ARRL Chief Technology Officer Brennan Price, N4QX, who is a
member of the US delegation. ARRL Technical Relations Specialist Jon
Siverling, WB3ERA, is also part of the US delegation to WRC-15.
In other WRC-15 developments, a possible agenda item at the next WRC for
an amateur allocation at 50 MHz in Region 1 cleared its first hurdle. A
proposed agenda item to align the 160 meter allocation in Region 1 with
the rest of the world was not likely to be accepted, however.
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Manhattan Project Sites Now Eligible for National Parks on the Air Event
The US departments of Energy (DOE) and the Interior have signed an
agreement making the three sites of the Manhattan Project
<http://www.nps.gov/mapr/index.htm> a National Historical Site -- and
the 409th official unit of the National Park Service. The Manhattan
Project was the name given to the secret World War II effort
<http://www.energy.gov/management/office-management/operational-management/history/manhattan-project>
to develop an atomic weapon. The agreement makes the new NPS unit
eligible for the ARRL 2016 National Parks on the Air (NPOTA
<https://npota.arrl.org/>) event, celebrating the centennial of the
National Park Service. The National Parks Conservation Association
reported
<https://www.npca.org/articles/889-national-park-system-welcomes-manhattan-project-national-historical-park>
the agreement on November 10. The three sites comprising the Manhattan
Project National Historical Park now will be added -- with a caveat --
to the list of eligible NPOTA sites. They are in Hanford, Washington;
Los Alamos, New Mexico, and Oak Ridge, Tennessee.
"A visit to the Manhattan Project National Historical Park will be
different from a visit to many other national parks," the National Park
Service has pointed out. "Many of the properties included in the park
are located in areas that are still part of the active DOE mission.
Because of safety and security issues some facilities may not be
immediately open to the public, and others may only be visited on
organized bus tours. The National Park Service and the Department of
Energy are working together to safely expand access to the facilities
included in the park."
As a result, the new unit will be flagged as "extremely sensitive" on
the NPOTA list, which is the official list
<http://www.nps.gov/aboutus/faqs.htm> of NPS Administrative Units and
Affiliated Areas as defined and maintained by NPS.
NPOTA will run throughout 2016, with activity promoted and encouraged
from each of the official NPS administrative units and affiliated areas
across the US. This includes all National Parks as well as many National
Battlefields, Historic Sites, Memorials, Preserves, Reserves, Rivers,
Seashores, National Scenic Trails, and other units.
The NPOTA program will have two participation tracks -- Chasers and
Activators. Chasers will simply attempt to make contact with operators
in as many of the NPS units as possible. Activators will attempt to
activate as many of the units as possible. NPOTA participants may serve
in both roles. Only one contact with any given NPS unit will be
required, and no tally will be kept of NPS units based on bands or
modes. NPOTA will be administered entirely through Logbook of The World
(LoTW). Award certificates will be available.
Complete details <http://www.arrl.org/NPOTA> on National Parks on the
Air are available on the ARRL website.
December 2015 Digital /QST/ Now Available -- Celebrating our 100th
Anniversary!
The December 2015 digital edition
<http://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/arrl/qst_201512/> of /QST/ is now
available, and the print edition will be showing up soon in the mail.
The year 2015 is /QST/'s centennial, and, as a special bonus, the very
first issue <http://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/arrl/qst_191512/> of /QST/
-- from December 1915 -- also is available in digital format. Printed
copies of the Commemorative Reissue
<http://www.arrl.org/shop/100-Years-of-QST-Special-Reissue/> of the
December 1915 /QST/ are available from the ARRL Store. Each 2015 issue
of /QST/ has contained articles and columns republished from vintage
issues, and the December 2015 issue of /QST/ reproduces the first
technical article ever published in /QST -- /"Pictured Electro-Magnetic
Waves" by Clarence Tuska, from the journal's inaugural issue. The
December issue also contains an article about one of the greatest
oddities in Amateur Radio history: The Elser-Mathes Cup, which is to be
awarded to the hams who complete the first Earth/Mars contact.
"Author and ARRL Managing Editor Becky Schoenfeld, W1BXY, researched the
history of the cup and provides never-before-published details, along
with a nice color photo," said ARRL Publications Manager Steve Ford,
WB8IMY. The December issue of /QST/ also contains an article to kick off
the 2016 ARRL National Parks on the Air (NPOTA
<https://npota.arrl.org/>) event. "We anticipate this will be a popular
on-air activity throughout the coming year, comparable with the ARRL
Centennial operations," Ford said.
Just for the December issue, the "75, 50, 25 Years Ago" column will
become "100, 75, 50, and 25 Years Ago." "It is a unique opportunity to
showcase /QST/ at several key points in its history," Ford said.
"Starting with the January issue, the column will become '100, 50, and
25 Years Ago.'"
To help celebrate /QST/'s centennial, the Green Valley (Arizona) Amateur
Radio Club (GVARC <http://gvarc.us/>) will operate a special event
station November 14, 1600 to 2000 UTC, using the call sign WE7GV.
Frequencies are 14.246, 14.244, or 14.242 MHz. The club is offering a
certificate and a QSL card.
*The Elser-Mathes Cup is the subject of an article in the December 2015
issue of /QST/.*
In addition to reprising the rich, 100-year history of /QST/, the
magazine, in a more contemporary vein, includes an article on building a
medium-wavelength receiving system. The 2015 ARRL Field Day results also
appear in the December issue.
Content you won't find in the print edition of the December 2015 issue
of /QST/ includes a video demonstration of the MFJ-226 antenna analyzer.
The League kicked off its celebration of the 100th anniversary of /QST/
with a photo contest, announced in the January issue as well as online.
"We had winning photos gracing the February, March, April, May, July,
August, September, and November covers," Ford said. "Each winner
received $250."
/QST /is the not only the official membership journal of the ARRL, it is
also the most widely read Amateur Radio magazine in the world, with a
monthly circulation of more than 165,000.
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Hams Support Air Force Marathon
When the 15,000 plus runners sprang from the starting line at the recent
2015 Air Force Marathon and related races, 65 ham radio operators were
on duty to make sure their September 19 competition was as safe as
possible. Held each year at Wright Patterson Air Force Base near Dayton,
Ohio, the Marathon uses base roadways as well as streets in Fairborn and
Riverside. Hams are positioned at critical points throughout the
courses, not only to provide communication, but to serve as additional
eyes and ears, watching for any signs of problems. Hams have been a part
of the race since the first official marathon was held in 1997.
"This race would be extremely difficult, if not impossible, to
accomplish without their support and dedication," USAF Marathon Director
Robert Aguiar said of the Amateur Radio volunteers. He said hearing the
ham radio net on the morning of the race makes his stress level go down.
*Logistics Net 2 Control Jeff DeVoe, K8JTD, in the Ham Radio Command
Center.*
Assigned by Amateur Radio lead volunteer Dave Crawford, KF4KWW, ham
volunteers provided emergency logistic and medical communications
between the race director, his staff, Wright-Patterson AFB incident
command, and hydration and medical stations along the course.
Amateur Radio communicates information on runners' locations and status,
heat index, severe weather, medical issues, and logistics, and the
volunteers use APRS to track lead, "tail-end charlies," and selected
runners. This allows race officials and emergency services to have a
more accurate picture. Many medical issues were reported, but most
involved blisters, dehydration, and cramps; only two runners required
transport to a medical facility.
Both the Dayton Amateur Radio Association (DARA) communication van and
the Xenia Weather Amateur Radio Network (XWARN) communication trailer
were put into service for the race.
Hams this year were part of a test on a developing medical and race
security management system that used a large command and control trailer
linked by microwave to other trailers along the course. Those testing
the system took Amateur Radio's APRS information from the internet and
displayed it on their command and control maps. The outlying trailers
had remote-controlled cameras that could survey most of the course.
Crawford reported that Amateur Radio was still faster in passing
messages in most instances.
The base fire department also requested ham radio support in their
station control center. That included APRS tracking, monitoring of all
*USAF Marathon Race Director Robert Aguiar (left) at a pre-race meeting
with amateur operators. Mike Crawford, KC8GLE (right), was Aguiar's
shadow during the event. [Bill Telzerow, KC8LQX, photo]*
nets, and installation of antennas, cabling, and radios. Permanent
installation of Amateur Radio equipment is under consideration.
After the race, Crawford and Aguiar both said they felt Amateur Radio
had proved its worth in providing skilled operators trained in handling
communication under pressure. Crawford praised the efforts of his team,
some coming from as far away as Michigan and Wisconsin.
"Their support was instrumental in ensuring that another US Air Force
Marathon occurred safely, and runners' needs were all met," he said.
"Thank you to all that participated." /-- Thanks to Henry Ruminski, W8HJR/
ARRL Midwest Division Contest Advisory Committee Representative Jim
Cochran, K0RH, SK
ARRL Midwest Division Contest Advisory Committee Representative Jim
Cochran, K0RH, of Valley Center, Kansas, died on November 1. He was 72
and an ARRL Life Member. Cochran was a well-known and award-winning
contester and DXer, who enjoyed operating from St Maarten and was part
of the 2010 PJ7E operation. He also was involved in the annual "Route 66
On the Air" special event. Among his honors, in 2011 Cochran won the
plaque as the top-scoring QRP station in the ARRL November Sweepstakes
phone event. He also placed fifth in North America.
*Jim Cochran, K0RH.*
Licensed in 1959, Cochran previously held the call signs K0WUI and
KK0SS. He was a long-time member of the Valley Center Amateur Radio
Club. During his working years, Cochran was employed at the Wichita
Recreation Department and as a Wichita police officer before entering
the real estate and bingo businesses.
Survivors include his wife Janice. A memorial has been established with
the World Wide Ham Radio Operators Foundations.
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In Brief...
*Pennsylvania National Fire Museum Celebrates 20th Anniversary on the
Air:* As part of its 20th anniversary celebration, the Pennsylvania
National Fire Museum <http://www.pnfm.org/> -- in conjunction with the
Harrisburg Radio Amateurs' Club (HRAC <http://www.w3uu.org/>) -- will
sponsor a special event over the November 14-15 weekend, at the museum
in Harrisburg. The Pennsylvania National Fire Museum opened on November
17, 1995. Housed in an 1899 Victorian firehouse of the former Reily Hose
Company No. 10, the all-volunteer museum features a collection of
firefighting artifacts, from hand-drawn equipment to the equipment of
today. For more information, contact Richard Lenker
<mailto:Rich3784 at comcast.net>, KB3YRC.
*IARU Consolidating EMC Advisor, EMC Coordinator Positions:* The IARU
has announced that it will consolidate into one position the
responsibilities for IARU's relationship on Electromagnetic
Compatibility (EMC) matters with CISPR
<http://www.iec.ch/emc/iec_emc/iec_emc_players_cispr.htm>, the
international special committee on radio interference. IARU President
Tim Ellam, VE6SH/G4HUA, said October 22 that the IARU Administrative
Council had decided to merge the EMC Advisor and an EMC Coordinator
posts. As a result, EMC Advisor Christian Verholt, OZ8CY, will be
standing down from his role, with the Administrative Council's
appreciation for his work over some 20 years. All EMC matters relating
to CISPR and associated issues will now be handled by EMC Coordinator
Thilo Kootz, DL9KCE. He chairs the Region 1 EMC Committee, but in his
CISPR role, he reports to the Administrative Council.
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The K7RA Solar Update
Tad Cook, K7RA, Seattle, reports: At 2240 UTC on November 11, the
Australian Space Forecast Centre issued a geomagnetic disturbance
warning. "Combined CME and coronal hole effects are expected to become
geo-effective on 12-Nov, resulting in active to minor storm conditions,"
the Centre said. It predicted quiet to minor storm conditions on
November 12, and unsettled to active conditions on November 13.
A few days ago, /The Washington Post/ ran a story
<http://wapo.st/1MSkLZG> about a possible geomagnetic storm. The /Post/
also shared a NASA video <http://bit.ly/1NMyi3P> of the recent solar
flare eruption.
Over the November 5-11 reporting week, the average daily sunspot number
declined from 90.3 to 72.3, and average daily solar flux went from 118.3
to 109.4, compared to the previous 7 days. Geomagnetic activity
increased, with the average daily planetary A index going from 14.7 to
25 and the mid-latitude A index from 12 to 19.
The latest forecast from USAF/NOAA has solar flux at 105 on November
12-13; 110 on November 14-15; 105 on November 16-17; 100 on November 18;
105 on November 19-22; 110 on November 23-25, and 115 on November 26-27.
Solar flux peaks at 120 on November 28-30 before dropping to a low of
100 on December 14-15. Solar flux is expected to rise to 120 again about
10 days later.
Predicted planetary A index on November 12-15 is 27, 15, 25, and 12; 8
on November 16-17; 5 on November 18-25; 8 on November 26; 5 on November
27; 8 on November 28-29; 25 on November 30 and December 1; then 15, 8,
5, 12, 25, 18, and 12 on December 2-8, and 8 on December 9-13.
Sunspot numbers for November 5 through 11 were 75, 86, 79, 70, 67, 65,
and 64, with a mean of 72.3. The 10.7 centimeter flux was 109.9, 115.2,
115, 107.7, 107.6, 105.4, and 105, with a mean of 109.4. Estimated
planetary A indices were 16, 15, 43, 14, 26, 38, and 23, with a mean of
25. Estimated mid-latitude A indices were 11, 11, 29, 11, 22, 32, and
17, with a mean of 19.
Send <mailto:k7ra at arrl.net> me your reports and observations.
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Just Ahead in Radiosport
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November 14-15 -- WAE DX Contest
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November 14-15 --10-10 International Fall Contest (Digital)
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November 14-15 -- JIDX Phone Contest
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November 14-15 -- OK/OM DX Contest (CW)
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November 14-15 --Kentucky QSO Party (CW, phone, digital)
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November 14-16 -- CQ-WE Contest (CW)
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November 15 -- Homebrew/Oldtime Equipment Party (CW)
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November 16 -- Run for the Bacon QRP Contest (CW)
See the ARRL Contest Calendar <http://www.arrl.org/contest-calendar> for
more information.
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Upcoming ARRL Section, State, and Division Conventions and Events
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November 14 -- HamJam Convention <http://hamjam.info/>, Alpharetta,
Georgia
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November 14-15 -- Indiana State Convention
<http://www.fortwaynehamfest.com/>, Fort Wayne, Indiana
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December 11-12 -- West Central Florida Section Convention
<http://www.arrl.org/hamfests/west-central-florida-section-convention-tampa-bay-hamfest-5>,
Plant City, Florida
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January 9 -- TECHFEST <http://www.gars.org/>, Lawrenceville, Georgia
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January 10 -- New York City-Long Island Section Convention
<http://hamradiouniversity.org/>, Bethpage, New York
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January 15-16 -- Southern Florida Section Convention
<http://swflhamfest.info/>, Fort Myers, Florida
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January 15-16 -- North Texas Section Convention
<http://cowtownhamfest.com/>, Forest Hill, Texas
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January 17-23 -- Quartzfest <http://quartzfest.org/>, Quartzsite,
Arizona
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January 29-30 -- Mississippi State Convention
<http://hamfest.msham.org/>, Jackson, Mississippi
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January 29-31 -- Puerto Rico State Convention
<http://www.arrlpr.org/>, Hatillo, Puerto Rico
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February 6 -- South Carolina State Convention <http://wa4usn.org/>,
N. Charleston, South Carolina
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February 12-14 -- ARRL National Convention
<http://www.arrl.org/arrl-expo>, Orlando, Florida
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February 19-20 -- Southwestern Division Convention
<http://www.yumahamfest.org/>, Yuma, Arizona
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February 27 WCF Section Technical Conference
<http://www.arrlwcf.org/>, Tampa, Florida
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February 27 New Mexico TechFest
<http://www.rmham.org/wordpress/new-mexico-techfest>, Albuquerque,
New Mexico
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February 27 Vermont State Convention
<http://www.ranv.org/hamcon.html>, S. Burlington, Vermont
Find conventions and hamfests in your area <http://www.arrl.org/hamfests>.
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