The ARRL International DX Contest is coming up this weekend 0000Z March 6th until 2400Z March 7th, 2021. You’ll find contest times and full rules through the links at https://www.contestcalendar.com/weeklycont.php#11303 . The HF airwaves will be full of DX stations and they’re aiming their beams at U.S. operators. BTW – Oregon is a sought after […]

Greetings, NW Section Managers! I’m contacting you to invite folks from your Section to consider joining Comm Academy 2021, a free online training and workshop event taking place on April 10 and 11. As some of you no doubt already know, Comm Academy is for anyone with an interest in emergency communications techniques and technologies. […]

ARRL on the Purpose of Amateur Radio 01/17/2021For over 100 years amateur radio and ARRL — the National Association for Amateur Radio® — have stood for the development of the science and art of communications, public service, and the enhancement of international goodwill. Amateur Radio’s long history and service to the public has solidified the well-earned reputation […]

I received this message from ARR HQ. Please pass the word!!!! : Concerned by the low adoption rate of ARES Connect reporting software two years after its introduction by the League, ARRL’s Director of Emergency Management Paul Gilbert (KE5ZW) instituted a review of the application that included, among other analyses, a survey of Section Managers […]

From John Bucsek, KE7WNB – 2021 SEA-PAC Chairman… “The SEA-PAC Executive Committee has been closely monitoring the continuing COVID-19 pandemic situation has determined that the safest course of action for all is to cancel the 2021 in-person event. This decision was based on the uncertainties of more COVID outbreaks, vaccine availability to all, and the […]

It is with sadness I announce that Gary Cooper of Umatilla, Oregon (and recently, Portland) – N7ZHG – became a Silent Key on Wednesday  – 11/16/20 – after battling cancer. Gary was a friend to many in the amateur community. He has served as an EC and DEC in that past and was a strong […]

While not directly speaking to the science of radio, The Atlantic gives us a fascinating look into the giant electrical circuit surrounding our home planet… https://tinyurl.com/yc5eoaf8

After the successful rollout of ARRL’s webinar series last spring, The ARRL Learning Network http://www.arrl.org/arrl-learning-network continues in December with four webinars. Visit the ARRL Learning Network (a members-only benefit) to register, check for upcoming webinars, and view previously recorded sessions. The schedule is subject to change. HF, VHF, and UHF Antennas for SOTA: Brian Betz, […]

Our own Lonny Johnson – N7CGI – was honored in a Veteran’s Day tribute in the Molalla Pioneer newspaper. It seems that in 1967, Lonny and his buddy went to the federal building to sign up for the Navy. As they entered the elevator, one of the boys pushed “3”. When the elevator doors opened, […]

ARRL Director Mike Ritz – W7VO has passed along info from Lloyd – KH6LC – that the VOACAP* website has been redesigned, updated and is now online. You can find it at https://www.voacap.com/hf/ *VOACAP (Voice of America Coverage Analysis Program) is free professional HF Propagation Prediction and Ionospheric Communications Analysis software.

Would you like to see how many amateur radio operators live near you? https://haminfo.tetranz.com/map/