[W1SMH] Fwd: ARRL Club News for July 19, 2022

[Ray Cord]

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http://www.arrl.org/club-news?issue=2022-07-19July 19, 2022Editor: Michael Walters, W8ZYARRL Club News ArchiveARRL Home Page  |
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   - Field Day 2022
   - Club Grant Program Update
   - FCCLegacy CORES System Has Been Retired
   - QST is Now Offering a Column for Clubs
   - Submitting Info for this Newsletter
   - How to Plan and Apply for an ARRL Hamfest orConvention
   - Important Links
Field Day 2022Another Field Day is in the logs, and many operators had their first opportunity tosee just what HF operation and contesting are all about. Yes, I know thatField Day is not a contest, but it is managed like one. Points are stillassigned, and results are published. There are no plaques awarded. The resultswill be published in the December issue of QST. As of this writing,there have been 3,960 logs submitted, which is slightly higher than thepast few years. The two important parts of Field Day are getting out andworking with your club to prove that you can operate under unusual circumstances, and to have fun. For me,it is all about having fun. The crew from ARRL operated W1AW again thisyear, and you can see from the picture above and social media postings thatthey had a lot of fun. I hope your Field Day was a blast. Check the status ofyour Field Day entry via the Entries Received tab at www.field-day.arrl.org. Club Grant Program UpdateThe application periodfor the ARRL Club Grant Program closed on June 30. We've received 128applications for grants made by clubs from across the country. Some of the grantsare quite elaborate and many are quite simple. All the applications are underconsideration by the Grant Committee. Results will be announced in August,as winning applications are selected. ARRL is also adding a ContractAdministrator to assist the committee. Many people are working to make thisprogram a success and want to thank all that applied. Additional grants will beavailable in the near future. FCC Legacy CORES System Has Been RetiredThe Federal Communications Commission (FCC) retired the Legacyversion of its COmmission REgistration System (CORES) on July 15, 2022. CORES isthe FCC's public-facing database that enables and tracks certain types ofFCC and FCC applicant actions, including amateur radio applications andlicenses. Its implementation has enabled routine amateur applications andlicenses to be issued overnight instead of over weeks, as was the case withearlier methods. The updated version of CORES is now available.In essence, CORES isdesigned to identify those who hold certain types of FCC licenses and FCCauthorizations, including amateur licenses, and organize them in an easilyaccessible manner under a common FCC Registration Number (FRN) regardless ofwhether one holds a single such authority or thousands. The new CORES, inaddition to assigning individual FRNs, allows holders of multiple FRNs toaggregate them under a single account where the licenses and authorizations,fees and payments, and related actions can be administered from within thesame account.In effect, new CORES can be conceptualizedas an electronic interactive file folder. The updated version of CORES hasbeen available since 2016, and its use is now mandatory for all amateurlicensees when submitting amateur-related applications.TheLegacy CORES website now re-directs users to the Commission's updated CORESsite. Although some functionalities in the old system will continue to workfor a short time, the FCC has urged allusers to transition to the updated CORES system to take advantage of itsenhanced security and functionality.Register with theFCCLicensees that do not already have an FCCCORES Username Account must create one with a unique username (a valid emailaddress) and password. After creating the account, when logged in, usersshould associate their existing FRN or FRNs with this account. Instructions fordoing so are on the FCC Registration Help web page. One's FRNis printed on all current amateur applications and licenses, and will notchange. FRNs can also be found by looking up one's call sign in theCommission's ULS (https://wireless2.fcc.gov/UlsApp/UlsSearch/searchLicense.jsp) or by using the FCC's Advanced Search webpage.The FCC has posted tutorial videos to assistwith the transition. ARRL VEC Manager Maria Somma, AB1FM, recommends viewing"Getting Started With the New CORES," which explains how to register for aCORES Username Account, and "Associating an FRN to a Username," whichinstructs Legacy CORES users on how to link one or more existing FRNs to ausername. FCC CORES Registration Instructions can also be foundon the ARRL website.Additional information isavailable on the FCC website or by calling theFCC Licensing Support Center at 877-480-3201, Option 4, and on the FCC's e-support web page.QST is Now Offering a Column for ClubsARRL invites you to be part of "Club Station," the newest column in QST. This column, written by clubs, for clubs, is a designated space to sharespecific and practical ideas about what has contributed to successfulclubs to help others grow and thrive.In each issue, adifferent club will share how they undertook a specific activity or project,how and why it was successful, and any challenges they may have had toovercome throughout the process. Some examples include successful community clubprojects, creative ways to attract new members, or getting youth involvedwith ham radio. Additionally, many clubs across the country are beingcreative in meeting the challenges of COVID-19 to figure out how to keep clubmembers active and enthusiastic.If your club hasdeveloped a creative way to get around common challenges, we want to hear from you!In order to help you tell your story, we have published a new version ofthe ARRL Author's Guide that is geared toward "Club Station," and includes aclub profile form. Both of thesedocuments can be found here. You don'thave to have writing experience to be published in QST, and if your submission is accepted, our editorial staff willwork with you to get your story ready for publication.All clubs are welcome to participate. For more information about what toexpect from this new column, read "Welcome to QST's Club Station" in theAugust issue. If you have any questions, contact us at clubs at arrl.org.We look forward tohearing from you and hearing your story!Submitting Info for this NewsletterARRL Club News is for radio clubs to show how they are working in thecommunity and the hobby to advance amateur radio. If your club completes aproject, supports an event, does an EmComm activation, or activates a park, wewant to hear about it. You can submit your newsletter article to us at clubs at arrl.org. We liketo get them as text or Word files instead of PDFs. If you have pictures,please submit them with caption information, as well as the name and call signof the photographer. We want to highlight the good work being done byclubs and show others in the community. Think of this as a chance to show offyour club and your programs.How to Plan and Apply for an ARRL Hamfest or ConventionIf your amateur radio club is planning to host a convention, hamfest,tailgate, or swapfest, please consider applying for an ARRL-sanctionedstatus for your event. To learn what it means to be an ARRL-sanctioned event,and to get some ideas on how to prepare for and conduct a hamfest orconvention, visit www.arrl.org/arrl-sanctioned-events.Toapply for an ARRL-sanctioned status for your event, log in to www.arrl.org/hamfest-convention-application.The ARRLHamfests and Conventions Calendar can be found online at www.arrl.org/hamfests. In addition,the "Convention and Hamfest Calendar" runs in QST each month andalso presents information about upcoming events. ImportantLinksARRL Home: www.arrl.orgFind an ARRL AffiliatedClub: www.arrl.org/clubsFind your ARRL Section: www.arrl.org/sectionsFind a license class in your area: www.arrl.org/classFind alicense exam in your area: www.arrl.org/exam Find a hamfest orconvention: www.arrl.org/hamfestsEmail ARRL Clubs: clubs at arrl.org  | 



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