The ARRL Letter for May 25, 2023

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The ARRL Letter

Published by the American Radio Relay League
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May 25, 2023

John E. Ross, KD8IDJ, Editor <ne...@arrl.org>

ARRL Home Page <http://www.arrl.org/>ARRL Letter Archive
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- ARRL and FEMA Sign Agreement: Ham Radio is as Relevant as Ever
- Gomez Nominated for Vacant FCC Seat, Two Commissioners Renominated
- Dayton Hamvention® 2023 Wrap Up
- Memorial Day Special Event Station On Board the USS Slater
- ARRL Section Manager Spring Election Results
- John Gendron, NJ4Z, Appointed South Carolina Section Manager
- Graduation Cap Decorated with Call Sign
- Amateur Radio in the News
- ARRL Podcasts
- Announcements
- In Brief...
- The K7RA Solar Update
- Just Ahead in Radiosport
- Upcoming Section, State, and Division Conventions

==> ARRL AND FEMA SIGN AGREEMENT: HAM RADIO IS AS RELEVANT AS EVER

ARRL The National Association for Amateur Radio
<https://www.arrl.org/>® has entered into an updated Memorandum of
Agreement <http://www.arrl.org/served-agencies-and-partners> (MOA) with
the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). The agreement will
enhance cooperation between ARRL's emergency communications program,
the Amateur Radio Emergency Service® (ARES®)
<http://www.arrl.org/ares>, and FEMA in providing disaster
communications. The agreement emphasizes the importance of skilled
Amateur Radio Operators in times of crisis and the role of ARES
leadership within the emergency communications space.

ARES (see the ARES fact sheet at www.arrl.org/ares
<http://www.arrl.org/ares>) is a network of trained Amateur Radio
Service licensees organized across the country to provide
communications and other support to served agencies
<http://www.arrl.org/served-agencies-and-partners>, such as local
governments, hospitals, and disaster response charities. More than
20,000 ARES volunteers actively participate in the ARRL program. In
2022, they provided more than 420,000 labor hours of service saving
local officials $13.4 million in personnel costs.

Each member of ARES has specialized training in emergency
communications. Many have also completed training in the National
Incident Management System (NIMS) in order to integrate with local
officials during an emergency response.

In March 2023, FEMA released the final version of the NIMS Information
and Communications Technology (ICT) Functional Guidance, which includes
radio amateurs in the response ecosystem
<https://www.arrl.org/news/amateur-radio-included-in-fema-guide-for-national-emergency-preparedness>

and national emergency preparedness.

"The agreement is representative of the continued commitment and
cooperation between FEMA and ARRL," said ARRL Director of Emergency
Management Josh Johnston, KE5MHV. "Serving our country during
emergencies is an important service provided by ARES volunteers and a
principal purpose of our Amateur Radio Service. Our well-equipped
volunteers bring their training, use of innovative technologies, and
community partnerships together to serve before and during disasters."

FEMA announced the new agreement on Twitter
<https://twitter.com/fema/status/1658921668356472839> stating, "We
recently signed a new MOA with @arrl -- establishing our partnership
with licensed, voluntary amateur radio operators to support response
[and] recovery efforts. We're honored to work side-by-side to meet the
needs of millions in the wake of disasters."

Read the full story on the ARRL website
<https://www.arrl.org/news/arrl-and-fema-sign-agreement-ham-radio-is-as-relevant-as-ever>.


==> GOMEZ NOMINATED FOR VACANT FCC SEAT, TWO COMMISSIONERS RENOMINATED

President Joe Biden announced three nominees for the Federal
Communications Commission (FCC) on May 22, 2023. The President will
nominate Anna M. Gomez for a vacant FCC seat. Two sitting
Commissioners, Geoffrey Starks and Brendan Carr, will be nominated for
new terms at the same time.

Gomez is an attorney with decades of experience in domestic and
international communications law and policy. Gomez currently serves as
a Senior Advisor for International Information and Communications
Policy in the State Department's Bureau of Cyberspace and Digital
Policy, where she has been leading US preparations for the monthlong
WRC-23 conference that will commence on November 20 in Dubai. ARRL The
National Association for Amateur Radio <https://www.arrl.org/>® has
represented the interests of US radio amateurs in preparation for the
conference, and ARRL Technical Relations Specialist Jon Siverling,
WB3ERA, has been appointed to the US delegation to WRC-23. ARRL also
actively supports the work of the International Amateur Radio Union
<https://www.iaru.org/spectrum/iaru-and-itu/wrc-23/> (IARU), which, as
a member of the ITU Radiocommunication Sector, participates in
conference preparatory work and whose representatives will also attend
WRC-23 by invitation as observers in an advisory capacity.

Earlier in her career, Gomez served for 12 years in various
positions at the FCC, including Deputy Chief of the International
Bureau and Senior Legal Advisor to then-Chairman William E. Kennard.
>From 2009 to 2013, she served as the National Telecommunications and
Information Administration Deputy Administrator. Gomez also briefly
served as Counsel on the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and
Transportation Subcommittee on Communications, as well as Deputy Chief
of Staff of the National Economic Council during the Clinton
Administration. Prior to joining the State Department in 2023, Gomez
was a partner in the Washington, D.C. law firm Wiley LLP. Gomez also
was Vice President for Federal and State Government Affairs at Sprint
Nextel and an Associate at the Arnold & Porter law firm.

Senate hearings on all three nominees are expected to be held in June.

==> DAYTON HAMVENTION® 2023 WRAP UP

Dayton Hamvention® 2023 was held May 19 - 21 in Xenia, Ohio -- and all
indications point to a successful event.

ARRL greeted attendees in its large exhibit area in the "Tesla"
building. Traffic to the exhibit was brisk. Members and prospective
members enjoyed meeting with dozens of ARRL program representatives and
volunteers. The event hosted the ARRL Great Lakes Division Convention.

While the final count is still a few days away from being completed,
Hamvention spokesperson Michael Kalter, W8CI, said this was a great
year, a great event, and it all started with a great team.

"[We] had great [weather, tremendous] efforts by the 700 plus
volunteers, [and] outstanding community support, including [from] the
Greene County Sheriff's Office, the Xenia Police Department, and Xenia
officials," said Kalter. "A big thank you to everyone, especially ARRL,
for its work co-developing the Event App, and, of course, all of the
amateur radio operators and everyone who attended the event."

Kalter said ticket sales were up this year and he expects attendance
to surpass last year's count of 31,367. The good weather helped draw
crowds, and other than some rain in the early morning hours of
Saturday, blue skies and fair temperatures prevailed.

ARRL Education and Learning Manager Steve Goodgame, K5ATA, said the
Education and Learning booth was packed with people for the duration of
the event. "We shared information with attendees about the ARRL
Learning Center <https://learn.arrl.org>, the Teachers Institute
<https://www.arrl.org/teachers-institute-on-wireless-technology>, and
using ham radio for STEM education and youth outreach," said Goodgame.

"We also partnered with YouTube content creator Carlos Ortiz,
KD9OLN, whose channel is LifeAtTerminalVelocity, and facilitated a
youth-only parachute-mobile event. Carlos jumped from an airplane at
10,500 feet and made contacts with 13 youth, then their parents, for a
total of roughly 25 contacts before landing. It was an amazing
opportunity to engage youth in amateur radio with something that is
different than the norm," Goodgame added.

ARRL Great Lakes Division Director Dale Williams, WA8EFK, moderated a
Saturday afternoon ARRL membership forum, which included short
presentations from ARRL Treasurer John R. Sager, WJ7S; Director of
Operations Bob Naumann, W5OV; CEO David A. Minster, NA2AA, and
President Rick Roderick, K5UR.

Sager highlighted the work of ARRL's Investment Management Committee
(IMC) and CAPTRUST, an outside investment firm that was selected to
actively manage ARRL's investment portfolio for the benefit of its
members. Naumann provided an update on The ARRL Logbook of The World
<http://www.arrl.org/logbook-of-the-world> (LoTW) that included recent
improvements that have significantly reduced, and sometimes nearly
eliminated, log processing queues. Minster highlighted a handful of
ARRL initiatives including the yearlong theme, Year of the Volunteers,
and its complementary operating event, Volunteers On the Air
<https://vota.arrl.org/> (VOTA). He encouraged members to "reach one
rung higher" in their contributions to ARRL volunteerism and support.
He also introduced the new ARRL Estate Planning Workbook
<https://www.arrl.org/estate-planning-workbook>, which is intended to
help members develop a plan for their equipment and amateur radio
legacy, which will ultimately benefit spouses and other family members
following an amateur's lifetime. Roderick charged members with
concentrating on their efforts to make an impact on amateur radio,
encouraging newcomers and youth, and ensuring their legacy for amateur
radio.

The ARISS booth drew in attendees to learn more about Amateur Radio on
the International Space Station <https://www.ariss.org/> and
opportunities to participate and volunteer. Among the program
representatives were ARISS Chairman Frank Bauer, KA3HDO, and ARISS USA
Delegate Rosalie White, K1STO, representing ARRL. ARISS is celebrating
40 years of amateur radio on human spaceflight vehicles.

In the ARRL exhibit area, a banner emblazoned with "ARRL Collegiate
Amateur Radio Program" hung above a booth adorned with university
pennants that was swarmed with young adults. Student hams from colleges
and universities around the country volunteered to help ARRL promote
the collegiate program and the participation of their respective radio
clubs and schools. These young hams greeted attendees with stories of
how amateur radio is furthering their interest in wireless
communications and other areas of STEM education. Their experiences are
also leading to advanced careers in radio technology and related
fields. The bright spotlight on young hams contributed a welcome
message to all who passed by: "The next generation of radio amateurs is
already here, and they're already active." ARRL's YouTube channel
<https://youtu.be/KzG0MBx-xbs> includes a short video with some of the
student participants.

The Hamvention flea market was active again this year, and even picked
up a nickname -- The Big Island -- a nod to its oval shape near the
grandstand.

Kalter summed up the event as a great experience for everyone and noted
that work has already started on the Hamvention
<http://hamvention.org>, May 17 - 19, 2024. The event is planning to
host the 2024 ARRL National Convention.

Read a complete recap of each day's events, written by ARRL
Acquisitions Editor Mark H. Derks, KC1RVQ, using the links below.

Countdown to Dayton Hamvention
<http://arrl.org/news/t-minus-1-day-until-dayton-hamvention-may-18-2023>
Day 1: Friday, May 19, 2023
<http://arrl.org/news/dayton-hamvention-roundup-friday-may-19-2023>
Day 2: Saturday, May 20, 2023
<http://arrl.org/news/dayton-hamvention-roundup-saturday-may-20-2023>
Day 3: Sunday, May 21, 2023
<http://arrl.org/news/dayton-hamvention-roundup-sunday-may-21-2023>

See ARRL's photo album of Dayton Hamvention 2023 at
https://tinyurl.com/ARRL-at-2023-Hamvention.

==> LAST CHANCE - ARRL MEMBER DUES SURVEY

We've heard from over 15,000 members so far, but there's less than a
week left to complete the ARRL Member Dues Survey. If you've already
taken it, thank you. If you still need to, do not delay! The survey is
open through May 31 at www.arrl.org/dues-survey
<http://www.arrl.org/dues-survey>. ARRL will tabulate the information
and share the results on our website in June.

==> MEMORIAL DAY SPECIAL EVENT STATION ON BOARD THE USS SLATER

In observance of Memorial Day, the East Greenbush Amateur Radio
Association (EGARA) will operate special event station WW2DEM on board
the USS Slater on Sunday, May 28, 2023. WW2DEM is also the ship's
official call sign.

The USS Slater, a museum ship docked in Albany, New York, is the last
destroyer escort still afloat and has been restored to its original
wartime configuration.

During the event, EGARA members will use voice modes and Morse code to
make contacts and employ the ship's vintage World War II-era shipboard
transmitter.

The station will operate from 8 AM to 4 PM EDT, and additional
frequencies expected to be used will be on or near:

- 3885 kHz AM/SSB

- 7062 kHz CW/SSB

- 7262 kHz SSB

- 14062 kHz CW/SSB

- 14262 kHz SSB

"Our amateur radio club is pleased to be able to partner with the
Destroyer Escort Historical Museum to honor our veterans, as well as
the Slater itself," said EGARA President Bryan Jackson, W2RBJ. "We hope
our special event station will bring attention to the ship and the
service the destroyer escorts provided [during World War II] to protect
convoys from enemy submarines as they helped to safely transport
critically needed troops and supplies across the Atlantic and the
Pacific."

Confirmed contacts may request a special event QSL card by sending a
#10 self-addressed, stamped envelope to EGARA, 983 Sterling Ridge
Drive, Rensselaer, New York 12144.

For more information about the USS Slater, visit USS Slater
<https://ussslater.org/>.

The East Greenbush Amateur Radio Association (EGARA)
<https://www.egara.club/> is an ARRL Affiliated Club.

==> ARRL HEADQUARTERS CLOSED MEMORIAL DAY

In recognition of Memorial Day, ARRL Headquarters in Newington,
Connecticut will be closed on Monday, May 29, 2023. Many of the member
services and information offered by ARRL are accessible on our website
<http://www.arrl.org/> 24/7. Please enjoy a safe and happy holiday, and
join us in remembering those who made the ultimate sacrifice in service
to our country.

==> ARRL SECTION MANAGER SPRING ELECTION RESULTS

The results of two balloted Section Manager elections held this spring
were determined when the ballots were counted at ARRL Headquarters on
Tuesday, May 23, 2023.

John Bigley, N7UR, incumbent Section Manager of the ARRL Nevada
Section, was re-elected when he received 277 votes, and Jim Shepherd,
W6US, of Sparks, received 177 votes. Bigley, of Las Vegas, has been
serving as Section Manager since 2015 and has held other ARRL Field
Organization and club leadership positions for more than 20 years.
Bigley's new 2-year term of office starts July 1.

Nancy Austin, KC1NEK, was elected as ARRL Rhode Island Section Manager
when she received 129 votes, and incumbent Section Manager Bob Beaudet,
W1YRC, received 127 votes.

Austin, of Middletown, is the President of the Newport County Radio
Club, and she will begin a 2-year term of office on July 1.

Beaudet, of Cumberland, has served as ARRL Rhode Island Section Manager
for 21 years.

The following incumbent Section Managers were the only nominees in
their respective Sections when the nomination period closed on March
10, and were declared re-elected. Their new 2-year terms of office
begin July 1: Chris Van Winkle, AB3WG (Maryland-DC); Peter Stohrer,
W1FEA (New Hampshire); Bob Buus, W2OD (Northern New Jersey); John Litz,
NZ6Q (San Joaquin Valley); Pat Malan, N7PAT (Utah), and Dale Durham,
W5WI (West Texas).

==> JOHN GENDRON, NJ4Z, APPOINTED SOUTH CAROLINA SECTION MANAGER

ARRL has named John Gendron, NJ4Z, as the South Carolina Section
Manager. He will complete the term of Marc Tarplee, N4UFP, who passed
away after a brief illness.

Gendron, an Amateur Extra-class operator, is President of the York
County Amateur Radio Society (YCARS) and a member of the Swamp Fox
Contest Group. In addition to being an avid contester and DX chaser,
Gendron enjoys participating in Parks on the Air. He has earned
numerous ARRL awards, including the Worked All States and Triple Play
Worked All States awards, and is closing in on 5-Band DXCC.

Gendron also hosts a YouTube channel, called From the Hamshack. In
2022, he became the 55th recipient of the Vic Clark Roanoke Division
ARRL Service Award, the Division's highest honor.

Gendron is the CEO and an owner of a regional systems integration
company based in South Carolina, and he earned a degree in electrical
engineering from Youngstown State University in Ohio. He and his family
reside in Rock Hill, South Carolina.

Gendron's appointed term as Section Manager will continue through
December 31, 2024.

==> GRADUATION CAP DECORATED WITH CALL SIGN

It's graduation season for high schools across the country.

This rite of passage is often accompanied by the chance for
graduates to decorate their caps for the festivities, and one teenage
ham in Oklahoma chose to decorate hers with her call sign.

Cassie Whetstone, KI5DBQ, is a graduate in the Mangum High School class
of 2023. She was also a part of the school's Tiger Radio Club, KF5CRF,
through which she earned her license. Her graduation cap was decorated
with monarch butterflies and a bright floral design on each corner.
Sparkly rhinestones lined the cap's edges, and "73's KI5DBQ CLEAR!" was
printed down the center.

See a bigger photo of the cap and leave your well wishes for Cassie on
the ARRL Facebook page
<https://www.facebook.com/ARRL.org/photos/a.10150606751017408/10159942107942408>.


==> AMATEUR RADIO IN THE NEWS

ARRL Public Information Officers, Coordinators, and many other
member-volunteers help keep amateur radio and ARRL in the news
<http://www.arrl.org/media-hits>.

"Amateur radio operators help during Colorado storms
<https://kdvr.com/video/amateur-radio-operators-help-during-colorado-storms/8661720/>"

/ FOX31, KDVR, (Colorado), May 18, 2023 -- Amateur Radio Emergency
Service® (ARES®) Colorado.

"Pine State Amateur Radio Club to cover Bangor Memorial Day parade
communications
<https://www.bangordailynews.com/2023/05/21/bdn-maine/pine-state-amateur-radio-club-to-cover-bangor-memorial-day-parade-communications/>"

/ Bangor Daily News, (Maine), May 21, 2023 -- The Pine State Amateur
Radio Club is an ARRL Affiliated Club.

"Maury County Amateur Radio Club to Participate in Field Day
<https://www.radio7media.com/news/maury-county-amateur-radio-club-to-participate-in-field-day/article_94911cd8-f9ab-11ed-b807-b3a374500360.html>"

/ WLX & WDXE Radio, (Tennessee), May 23, 2023 -- The Maury County
Amateur Radio Club is an ARRL Affiliated Club.

Share <news...@arrl.org> any amateur radio media hits you spot with
us.

==> ARRL PODCASTS

On the Air
With this year's ARRL June VHF Contest fast approaching on the weekend
of June 10, seasoned VHF operator Bob Witte, K0NR, joins the podcast to
talk about how to prepare yourself and your station to join in the fun
of this beginner-friendly event.

ARRL Audio News
Listen to ARRL Audio News <http://www.arrl.org/arrl-audio-news>,
available every Friday. ARRL Audio News is a summary of the week's top
news stories in the world of amateur radio and ARRL, along with
interviews and other features.

The On the Air podcast is available on iTunes (iOS) and Stitcher
(Android). The On the Air podcast and ARRL Audio News are also on
blubrry -- On the Air <https://blubrry.com/arrlontheair/> | ARRL Audio
News <https://blubrry.com/arrlaudionews/>.

==> ANNOUNCEMENTS

Marconi's yacht will be on the air from June 10 - 11, 2023, with the
special event call sign IY4ELE. For the past 9 years, the A.R.I.
Fidenza (Italian Amateur Radio Association), has celebrated a technical
and cultural event for the Guglielmo Marconi Foundation at Villa
Griffone in Pontecchio Marconi, Bologna, Italy (Guglielmo Marconi's
birthplace). The purpose of the event is to highlight, at an
international level, the historical value and meaning of Marconi's
yacht, Elettra, which was the moving laboratory of the great Italian
scientist. Several important radiocommunications experiments were
conducted on board the yacht by Marconi during the interwar period.
Over the event weekend, amateur radio operators from around the world
will have a chance to contact IY4ELE, which will be operated by A.R.I.
Fidenza club members via a radio station located near the keel of the
Elettra. For more information, visit www.arifidenza.it.
<http://www.arifidenza.it/>

==> IN BRIEF...

Amateur Radio on the International Space Station (ARISS) has announced
the schools and host organizations selected for the January - June 2024
window. Of the ARISS education proposals submitted during the recent
proposal window, 11 have been accepted to move forward in the planning
process for hosting a scheduled amateur radio contact with crew on the
ISS. The primary goal of the ARISS program is to engage young people in
Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math (STEAM) activities and
raise their awareness of space communications, radio communications,
space exploration, and related areas of study and career possibilities.
A complete list of the schools and hosts is available on the ARISS
website <https://www.ariss.org/>. The ARISS program anticipates that
NASA will be able to provide scheduling opportunities for these US host
organizations. They are now at work completing an acceptable equipment
plan that demonstrates their ability to execute the ham radio contact.
Once their equipment plan is approved by the ARISS operations team, the
selected schools and organizations will be scheduled, as their
availability and flexibility match up with the scheduling opportunities
offered by NASA from January through June 2024.

Carl Gardenias, WU6D (SK), of Perris, California, passed away on May 9,
2023. He was 78 years old. Gardenias was elected Section Manager of the
ARRL Orange Section in 2003 and retired in 2021. He held an Amateur
Extra-class license and served as an ARRL Volunteer Examiner, Field
Instructor, and Field Examiner for ARRL Emergency Communications
courses. He was a member and former President of the Southern
California DX Club (SCDXC) in 1991, DXer of the Year in 2000, and
Chairman/Cochairman of the International DX Convention for many years.
Gardenias and his wife, Cathy, K6VC, had been traveling the United
States. Most recently, they were serving as hosts at a KOA campground
in Montana. Funeral arrangements are pending.

ARRL Headquarters has position openings for full-time careers.
Available job opportunities include Development Associate, Digital RF
Engineer, Marketing Operations Manager, Member Services Representative,
and Senior Lab Engineer. Job descriptions and instructions for applying
can be found at www.arrl.org/careers <http://www.arrl.org/careers>.
ARRL is an equal opportunity employer.

==> THE K7RA SOLAR UPDATE

Tad Cook, K7RA, of Seattle, Washington, reports for this week's ARRL
Propagation Bulletin, ARLP021:

Both the average daily sunspot numbers and solar flux increased this
week. Average daily sunspot numbers rose from 118.6 to 133.4, while
average solar flux went from 143.2 to 161.2.

Geomagnetic indicators were more active. Average daily planetary A
index went from 9.6 to 17.1, while average middle latitude A index rose
from 9.6 to 14.4.

Predicted solar flux is 160 on May 25 - 26; 165 on May 27; 160 on May
28; 155 on May 29 - 30; 160 and 150 on May 31 and June 1; 155 on June 2
- 4; 160, 165, 160, 155, and 150 on June 5 - 9; 145 on June 10 - 11;
150 on June 12; 155 on June 13 - 14; 160 on June 15; 165 on June 16 -
17; 160, 155, and 150 on June 18 - 20; 155 on June 21 - 22, then 160,
165, and 160 on June 23 - 25.

Predicted planetary A index is 12, 15, 8, 5, and 8 on May 25 - 29; 5 on
May 30 through June 1; 16, 8, 10, and 8 on June 2 - 5; 5 on June 6 -
15, then 12, 10, 5, 18, 22, 15, and 10 on June 16 - 22.

Check out a video of the beautiful auroras explained here:

https://tinyurl.com/2zxdmpu6

Check out sunspot images at these links:

https://tinyurl.com/muaakxn9

https://www.popsci.com/science/sun-images-powerful-solar-telescope/

Sunspot numbers for May 18 through 24, 2023, were 121, 155, 138, 140,
97, 130, and 153, with a mean of 133.4. 10.7-centimeter flux was 150.6,
164.6, 169.6, 163.4, 161.5, 154.9, and 164.1, with a mean of 161.2.
Estimated planetary A indices were 3, 9, 35, 28, 21, 12, and 12, with a
mean of 17.1. Middle latitude A index was 8, 10, 26, 19, 17, 11, and
10, with a mean of 14.4.

Send your tips, questions, or comments to k7...@arrl.net.

A comprehensive K7RA Solar Update is posted Fridays on the ARRL
website. For more information concerning radio propagation, visit
<http://arrl.org/propagation-of-rf-signals> the ARRL Technical
Information Service, read
<http://arrl.org/the-sun-the-earth-the-ionosphere> "What the Numbers
Mean...," and check out <http://k9la.us/> the Propagation Page of Carl
Luetzelschwab, K9LA.

A propagation bulletin archive
<http://arrl.org/w1aw-bulletins-archive-propagation> is available. For
customizable propagation charts, visit the VOACAP Online for Ham Radio
<https://www.voacap.com/hf/> website.

Share <k7...@arrl.net> your reports and observations.

A weekly, full report is posted on ARRL News
<http://www.arrl.org/news>.

==> JUST AHEAD IN RADIOSPORT

Yearlong -- ARRL Volunteers On the Air <https://vota.arrl.org/> (VOTA).
See the State Activations Schedule for weekly W1AW Portable Operations
<https://vota.arrl.org/w1awPortable.php>, including:

- May 31 - June 6 --Wyoming W1AW/7

- May 31 - June 6 -- Missouri W1AW/0

- June 7 - June 13 -- Louisiana W1AW/5

- June 7 - June 13 -- Alabama W1AW/4

==> UPCOMING CONTESTS:

- May 25 -- RSGB 80m Club Champ (CW)

- May 26 -- NCCC FT4 sprint (FT4)

- May 27 - 28 -- CQ WW WPX Contest (CW)

- June 1 -- NRAU 10m Activity Contest (CW, phone, digital)

- June 1 -- SKCC Sprint Europe (CW)

- June 2 - 4 -- PODXS 070 Club 3 Day Weekend Contest (digital)

- June 2 -- HA3NS Sprint Memorial Contest (CW)

- June 3 - 4 -- ARRL Int'l Digital Contest (digital, no RTTY)

Visit the ARRL Contest Calendar <http://www.arrl.org/contest-calendar>
for more events and information.

==> UPCOMING SECTION, STATE, AND DIVISION CONVENTIONS

- June 2 - 4 | SEA-PAC
<http://www.arrl.org/hamfests/sea-pac-arrl-northwestern-division-convention-1>,

hosting the ARRL Northwestern Division Convention, Seaside, Oregon.

- June 4 | BreezeShooters Hamfest
<http://www.arrl.org/hamfests/breezeshooters-hamfest-arrl-western-pennsylvania-section-convention>,

hosting the ARRL Western Pennsylvania Section Convention, Prospect,
Pennsylvania

- June 17 | Knoxville Hamfest and Electronics Convention
<http://www.arrl.org/hamfests/knoxville-hamfest-and-electronics-convention-arrl-tennessee-state-convention-1>,

hosting the ARRL Tennessee State Convention, Knoxville, Tennessee

- June 23 - 25 | HAM RADIO <http://www.hamradio-friedrichshafen.com/>,
Friedrichshafen, Germany

- July 8 | SVARC Summer Hamfest Minot
<http://www.arrl.org/hamfests/svarc-summer-hamfest-minot-arrl-north-dakota-section-convention>,

hosting the ARRL North Dakota Section Convention, Minot, North Dakota

- July 15 | SEARC Tailgate Hamfest
<http://www.arrl.org/hamfests/searc-tailgate-hamfest-arrl-south-dakota-section-convention>,

hosting the ARRL South Dakota Section Convention, Sioux Falls, South
Dakota

- July 29 | CVARC 2023 Hamfest
<http://www.arrl.org/hamfests/cvarc-2023-hamfest-arrl-pennsylvania-state-convention>,

hosting the ARRL Pennsylvania State Convention, Chambersburg,
Pennsylvania

- July 29 | ARRL West Virginia State Convention and Ham Fest
<http://www.arrl.org/hamfests/arrl-west-virginia-state-convention-and-ham-fest-1>,

Sutton, West Virginia

Search the ARRL Hamfest and Convention Database
<http://www.arrl.org/hamfests> to find events in your area.

==> HAVE NEWS FOR ARRL?

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