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***POSTED 2025-04-20*** ARRL® Files Comments to FCC Deregulation Announcement

ARRL® filed comments in response to the FCC’s request for input concerning their recent deregulation announcement. The ARRL® comments are summarized here. Full text of the league’s comments to the FCC are available here: ARRL® comments.

***POSTED 2025-04-20*** Youth On The Air (YOTA) Junior Camp Application Now Open

The application period for the YOTA 2025 Junior Camp is open thru June 1st. For young hams under the age of 15 accompanied by a parent, the Junior Camp is a 3 day weekend activity taking place from July 25-27, 2025. It offers young hams an opportunity to meet other young hams, participate in unique experiences with radio related technologies, and build relationships with mentors and peers. Visit the YOTA web site for more information and an application: Youth on the air.

***POSTED 2025-04-19*** New DXpedition to Bouvet Island Planned for February, 2026

A team of 24 operators plans to activate Bouvet Island using callsign 3Y0K for up to 21 days. Bouvet is currently the #10 Most Wanted DX entity. Monitor the 3Y0K web site for updates: https://3y0k.com/.

***POSTED 2025-04-17*** DXpedition to Marion Island (Most Wanted #11) is Underway

The Northern California DX Foundation reports that Juris, YL2GM is enroute to the island and should be on the air using callsign ZS8W in just a few days. More on this site’s DX Bolo page and at Juris’ web site: https://www.lral.lv/zs8w/. NCDXF web site: Click here.

***POSTED 2025-04-14*** Recent NOAA Staff Reductions Impact Space Weather Prediction Center

According to a report on Space.com, an anticipated reduction in Space Weather Prediction Center services due to the staff reductions could result in impacts to the electric power industry, aviation, emergency management, human spaceflight, agriculture, radio communications and more. Read the full story at Space.com: Click here.

***POSTED 2025-04-13*** Islands On The Air Management Announces Changes to Andhra Pradesh State North Group AS-178P

The IOTA Directory currently lists Pillar Rock as the only island qualifying for the Andhra Pradesh State North group AS-178P. A recent investigation of Pillar Rock based on drone photos and videos has raised serious concerns about the safety of an IOTA radio operation. Management decided that any attempt to establish a radio operation from Pillar Rock would be too dangerous. Thus, they are removing it as an AS-178P qualifier effective immediately. In its place they added Hope Island at 16º 58N, which will become effective September 1, 2025. Read the full announcement here.

***POSTED 2025-04-12*** Radio Amateurs of Canada Cancels Plans to Participate in Hamvention

The Board of Directors of Radio Amateurs of Canada voted unanimously to cancel RAC’s plans to operate a booth at Hamvention (Dayton) in Xenia, Ohio in May. The reason given is strained relations due to recent trade disputes and tariffs imposed by the U. S. government. Click for more info.

***POSTED 2025-04-09*** ARRL® DXCC® Statement concerning Mount Athos Operation SV1GA/A

The ARRL® DXCC® Desk has determined that the operation by a DXpedition team from Mount Athos meets the DXCC award program’s accreditation criteria. Contacts with the team, which operated in January 2025 using the call sign SV1GA/A, will therefore count toward DXCC®. Click for full details.

***POSTED 2025-04-08*** Colorado State University Releases Their Extended Forecast for the 2025 Atlantic Basin Hurricane Season

Colorado State Forecasters anticipate that the 2025 Atlantic basin hurricane season will experience above normal activity. Their early forecast calls for 17 named storms (30-year average is 14.4); 9 hurricanes (30-year average is 7.2); and 4 major hurricanes (30-year average is 3.2).

The full report including modeling of weather conditions affecting storm formation in the Atlantic basin is available in .PDF format on the Colorado State University website: Click here.

***POSTED 2025-04-07*** Invitation to Join DXpedition to Lakshadweep Islands in January, 2026

A unique opportunity is available to learn about DXpeditions by joining the VU7 Project DXpedition to Lakshadweep Islands as a student participant! This is a unique opportunity to learn from experienced and eminent amateur radio operators, gain hands-on experience, and be a part of a thrilling adventure.

To participate you must register by May 1, 2025. More information is available here: https://www.dx-world.net/dxpedition-to-vu7/.

***POSTED 2025-04-06*** FCC Deregulation Announcement

FCC Chairman Carr has launched a massive Deregulation Initiative. Exactly what impact, if any, it will have on Amateur Radio remains to be seen. The full text of Chairman Carr’s announcement is available here: DA 25-219.

A number of forums on QRZ.com provide additional commentary on the deregulation initiative.

***POSTED 2025-04-04*** Solar Cycle 25 has Peaked and is on the Decline

NOAA’s Space Weather Prediction Center believes Solar Cycle 25 has peaked and the decline is underway. A chart of cycle 25 progression shows sunspot activity and radio flux peaked in August of last year and have been slowly declining since. The charts also show predictions for the next few years. View the charts here: Cycle 25.

***POSTED 2025-03-30*** Listen to a 2-Hour Interview with ARRL® CEO David Minster

Bill Salyers, AJ8B, recently held a lengthy discussion with ARRL® CEO David Minster, NA2AA. A variety of topics were covered including last year’s cyberattack, lobbying efforts in Washing to promote and protect amateur radio and much more. The discussion of the cyberattack begins 33 minutes into the interview. You can view the full interview here: CEO discussion.

***POSTED 2025-03-30*** Mike Black, W9MDB, Leader of the Hamlib Project is SK

Long time leader of the Hamlib Project Mike Black, W9MDB, became a Silent Key this weekend. An obituary is posted on QRZ.com: Click here.

***POSTED 2025-03-24*** Steve Lowman, N4SGL, is SK

With deepest regrets we report the passing of Steve Lowman – N4SGL on March 19, 2025. Steve was very active in the amateur radio hobby, having served as Past President of the Port St. Lucie Amateur Radio Association and as St. Lucie county ARES® emergency coordinator. See the Silent Keys page for more about Steve: Silent Keys.

***POSTED 2025-03-19*** ARRL® Repeater Directory 2025 Edition Now Available

The 2025 edition of the ARRL® Repeater Directory has been released. The 2025 edition provides details on 22,319 repeaters in the United States and Canada. The directory is printed in a 6″ x 9″ spiral bound format. For more details and to order a copy: Click here.

***POSTED 2025-03-15*** Young Ladies Radio League (YLRL) Scholarships Available

The Young Ladies Radio League is accepting applications for three 2025 scholarships. The scholarships are available to female amateur radio license holders studying communications, radio, electronics, or Amateur Radio related arts and sciences. Deadline date for submission is April 30th. Full details and the application are available on the ylrl.net website.

***POSTED 2025-03-13*** Amsterdam Island on Fire

The island is #38 on the Club Log Most Wanted List. Located in the French Southern and Antarctic Territories, a fire has been burning since January 15, 2025. It is reported that over 50% of the island has burnt. Despite the passage of two storms, numerous hot spots remain and the fire is expected to re-ignite. More information is available here: Amsterdam Fire. Note the web page is in French. Use the Google or Microsoft translator to convert to English.

***POSTED 2025-03-11*** 2025 Florida QSO Party: April 26-27, 2025

This year’s event will feature two 10-hour operating windows: Saturday, April 26 1600 UTC (12 noon EDT) to Sunday, April 27 0159 UTC (9:59 PM EDT), and Sunday, April 27 1200 UTC (8:00 AM EDT) to Sunday 2159 UTC (5:59 PM EDT). The goal is to have all 67 Florida counties on the air. All Florida hams are encouraged to participate. Rules, registration forms and additional information are available here: https://floridaqsoparty.org/

***POSTED 2025-03-11*** World Amateur Radio Day to be Celebrated April 18 0000 UTC to April 19 0000 UTC, 2025

Clubs are being encouraged to hold an open house or operating event to celebrate the day and showcase amateur radio to the public. More details and links to additional information are available on the ARRL website: Click here.

***POSTED 2025-03-01*** USA National Radio Orienteering Championships

The 2025 championships will take place in mid-June in the Uwharrie Mountains of North Carolina. This year’s event is being hosted by the Backwoods Orienteering Klub. Registration for the event will open in mid-March. Details are available on the club’s website: Backwoods Orienteering Klub.

2025-02-24 – NASCAR Race Radio Hacked in Atlanta – An unknown race fan hacked the NASCAR race control radio frequency several times during Sunday’s 400-mile race. Was this perhaps an example of abusive use of one of those cheap Chinese HTs that transmit outside of the legal ham bands? Watch your favorite sports news site for additional details. For the full story: Click Here.

2025-02-21 – The Hurricane Watch Net Celebrates 60th Anniversary This Year – The net, which was founded in September 1965, is currently looking to add additional net control stations. Training will be provided. Bi-lingual skills, while not necessary, are a plus – especially Spanish, French and Creole. More information is available here: Hurricane Watch Net web site.

2025-02-16 – New Amateur Callsigns issued by Russia – Russian officials have announced new amateur callsign prefixes for regions near the contested areas of Ukraine. The Donetsk, Lugansk, Zaporozhee and Kehrson regions are affected. Click for details: New Russian Prefixes.

2025-02-15 – RigExpert’s Administrative Offices in Ukraine Destroyed. The company reports their administrative offices in Ukraine were destroyed in a Russian missile attack. Fortunately all team members are safe. More info on their Facebook page.

2025-02-14 – Emergency Preparedness Act Reintroduced. ARRL® is reporting that the act, which would override some HOA restrictions and allow amateur radio operators to install antennas needed to serve their communities, has been reintroduced in Congress. Click here for more info: Emergency Preparedness Act.

2025-02-04 – Peter I Island – Planning and fundraising are underway for a February, 2027 DXpedition to Peter I Island. Peter I is currently #8 on the Club Log most wanted list. Visit the Peter I web site for all the details: Peter I DXpedition 2027

2025-01-30 – DXpedition planned to St. Peter & St. Paul Rocks. A DXpedition to the Rocks, which is currently #14 on the Club Log Most Wanted List, will likely take place in October or November. Watch the https://py0s2025.com/ web site for updates and further information.

2025/01/20 – Latest update concerning the ARRL® May-2024 cyber-attack. DXCC application processing is now fully recovered from the May, 2024 cyber-attack. Read the latest update: Service disruption status