Recent News
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09/22/2020 | Venerable AO-7 Satellite Approaching a Return to Full Solar Illumination
AMSAT-OSCAR 7 (AO-7), the oldest amateur radio satellite still in operation, is nearing a return to full illumination by the sun, which should take place around September 25.
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09/21/2020 | MARS Communications Exercise will Involve Amateur Radio Community
Military Auxiliary Radio System (MARS) volunteers will take part in the Department of Defense (DOD) Communications Exercise 20-4, starting on October 3 and concluding on October 26.
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09/18/2020 | Hurricane Watch Net is Tracking New Weather Systems
The Hurricane Watch Net (HWN) is keeping a close eye on three systems.
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09/18/2020 | The K7RA Solar Update
Tad Cook, K7RA, Seattle, reports.
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09/17/2020 | FCC Grants ARRL Rules Waiver Request for Fire Emergencies, Hurricanes
The FCC has granted ARRL’s request for a temporary waiver to permit amateur data transmissions at a higher symbol rate than currently permitted.
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09/17/2020 | Hurricane Watch Net Wraps Up Marathon Activation for Two Storms
he Hurricane Watch Net (HWN) just stood down from another extended session — 71 hours of continuous operation.
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09/16/2020 | Northern Florida ARES Requests Clear Frequencies for HF Nets
Northern Florida Section Emergency Coordinator Karl Martin, K4HBN, is asking that 3950 kHz and 7242 kHz be kept clear.
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09/15/2020 | 5-MHz Interoperability Channels Designated for Wildfires and Hurricane Sally Response
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has announced that two 60-meter channels have been made available.
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