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Ed Menasian, N8LPQ, Receives 2024 ARRL Technical Service Award |
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| Ed Menasian, N8LPQ, with his ARRL Technical Service Award plaque and motion certificate. [Photo courtesy of Robert Hall, KV8P] |
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Ed Menasian, N8LPQ, of Toledo, Ohio, is the recipient of the 2024 ARRL Technical Service Award. He was presented the award plaque and motion certificate by ARRL Great Lakes Division Director Scott Yonally, N8SY, at a ceremony held November 23 at the Toledo Emergency Management Agency.
The ARRL Technical Service Award is given annually to one or more licensed radio amateurs whose service to the amateur community and/or society at large is of the most exemplary nature within the framework of amateur radio technical activities.
The award motion certificate presented to Menasian noted he exemplifies the spirit of the award through creating ways to learn and share technical information, including his weekly breakfast meetings and his licensing classes that train both prospective and current hams.
“It was a great day for me,” said Director Yonally. “A room full of his students each got up and did a short testimonial on how Ed has helped them in not only getting licensed, but also getting on the air, and how he encourages them to upgrade as well. What a day it was.” Yonally added, “ This is what being a member of ARRL is all about.”
Menasian has been licensed since 1981, holds a General Class license and has been an ARRL member for 13 years.
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ARRL 2023 Annual Report Now Available |
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ARRL® has published its 2023 Annual Report, which includes a summary of the year’s program activities, along with the 2023 and 2022 financial statements and an independent auditor’s report.
ARRL marked 2023 as the Year of the Volunteers, recognizing the nearly 57,000 volunteers who contribute to supporting the organization and the wider amateur radio community. “The future of amateur radio rests on the shoulders of volunteers, and every one of us can be a volunteer,” said ARRL President Rick Roderick, K5UR, in his message in the annual report. The report highlights the involvement of volunteers across program areas, including ARRL Volunteer Examiners and Amateur Radio Emergency Service® (ARES®) volunteers.
“It seems right for an organization like ours, which is fueled by volunteers, to take a moment to recognize the countless individuals who share their time, talent, and treasure with ARRL to advance the hobby we all love,” said ARRL Chief Executive Officer David A. Minster, NA2AA, in his included report. Minster also noted the celebration of the ARRL Foundation’s 50 years in 2023. Its work has benefited the charitable, educational and scientific efforts of the amateur radio community. Minster recognized the generous contributions from Amateur Radio Digital Communications (ARDC), which renewed commitments amounting to more than $2.1 million to support club grants, education programs, and scholarships. “This represents the largest single commitment ever for our organizations,” said Minster.
Also included in the annual report is ARRL’s Report to America, which references the involvement of amateur radio operators during natural disasters that occurred in 2023, in addition to formal partnership agreements with served agencies including the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). In May 2023, ARRL entered into an updated Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with FEMA, to enhance cooperation between ARES® and FEMA in providing disaster communications — When All Else Fails®.
The ARRL 2023 Annual Report is available for download at www.arrl.org/annual-reports.
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How to Let Kids Talk with Santa Over Ham Radio This Holiday Season |
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Santa Claus will be on the amateur radio airwaves again this year.
The 3.916 Santa Net will be on the air every night at 7:00 PM CST from November 29 through December 24. Reserve a spot with Santa by making a pre-net check in. You can check in each night starting at 6:30 PM CST online at www.CQSanta.com.
Santa and Mrs. Claus will also be on the air, together, thanks to special arrangements with the Cowley County Amateur Radio Club in Kansas. They will be on the air on the 147.000 repeater and the Sunflower Net system, between 10 AM and noon CST on November 30 and beginning at 10 AM until band conditions change on December 14 and 21. In addition to the local repeater, the Sunflower Net offers connection options to Allstar, DMR, Dstar, Echolink, Fusion, Hamshack Hotline, M17, and P25. The club is also setting up a radio link at the local library to talk to Santa. A special effort is being made to give children who are hospitalized or otherwise unable to visit personally an opportunity to reach out to Santa.
Also, for the 4th year, Santa has sent Elf Chucky and his team of amateur radio operators to northern Colorado, to help make sure children of all ages can talk to Santa on station NØP from the North Pole. Thanks to the Longmont Amateur Radio Club and the Northern Colorado Amateur Radio Club, children can get into the holiday spirit by talking to Santa on the radio. Both are ARRL Affiliated Clubs. Get the details on that operation at https://w0eno.org/santa.
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This Saturday: YouTube Telethon to Support ARRL Teachers Institute on Wireless Technology |
| One final reminder about the YouTube telethon to raise money for the ARRL Teachers Institute on Wireless Technology that will be held on Saturday, November 30, 2024, on the Ham Radio Crash Course YouTube channel.
It will be hosted by YouTuber Josh Nass, KI6NAZ. Quite a few amateur radio content creators will join Nass and others on the stream. ARRL Education and Learning Manager Steve Goodgame, K5ATA, will bring on teachers who have been through the Teachers Institute to talk about their successes. Join the fun at the following link: https://www.youtube.com/live/XCo5ajQadRk.
Donors have placed a $20,000 challenge gift on the line. Help unlock it this weekend!
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Giving Thanks on Giving Tuesday |
| Thanksgiving is a time of joyous celebration. In the frenetic static and noise on the band of life, we hope you’ll find a moment to reflect on the things for which you are grateful.
ARRL is grateful to its members, who allow us to do the work on their behalf of promoting and protecting amateur radio and inspiring future generations to make ham radio and wireless technology a part of their lives. No one does more for amateur radio. ARRL is globally recognized by radio amateurs and the public for advancing amateur radio, through superior delivery of content, training, and licensing. Whether a ham is new to the hobby or an experienced contester, ARRL programs and services are there for you!
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| The work is supported by many generous donors. Some of them are part of the Maxim Society, but many more stand with ARRL through smaller gifts, as they can. Each donation makes a direct impact on this hobby we all serve and enjoy. We are deeply grateful for each gift.
As the holiday weekend comes and goes, and the Black Friday sales give way to Cyber Monday, giving you a headstart on holiday shopping, please consider the impact you can make on Giving Tuesday.
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Giving Tuesday is a national campaign to support non-profits like ARRL. It’s a time during the busy holiday season to reflect on ways you can make an impact. ARRL would appreciate your consideration this year on Giving Tuesday. A gift, no matter what amount, would further enable the work we do. ARRL is investing in the future of amateur radio by inspiring and educating America’s youth in radio communications and technology. Through expansion of existing programs and the creation of curriculum-based initiatives targeted at middle and high school STEM education programs, ARRL is developing the next generation of radio amateurs.
Thank you for your consideration. We are thankful for you being an engaged member. If you’d like to support the ARRL Giving Tuesday campaign, you may do so at this link: www.arrl.org/giving-tuesday.
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Amateur Radio in the News |
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December YOTA Month is Coming
December is Youth on the Air Month, also known as YOTA Month, and there are plans to celebrate young operators all month long. Blake Pearson, KN4VKY, one of the Americas YOTA Month Participation Coordinators, joins the podcast to explain how young hams can apply to use one of the official YOTA Month call signs, and how you can take part in the YOTA Month operating events no matter what age you are. |
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ARRL Audio News
Listen to 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 and ARRL Audio News are available on blubrry, iTunes, and Apple Podcasts.
On the Air | ARRL Audio News
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| The 83rd anniversary of the Civil Air Patrol (CAP) will be commemorated with special event station W9CAP beginning Saturday, November 30 at 1200z (6:00 AM Central) through Sunday, December 1 at 2359z (5:59 PM Central). The Illinois Wing Civil Air Patrol Amateur Radio Club is coordinating this special event for an opportunity contact and thank CAP members for their volunteer missions. The planned frequencies are: 28.450 MHz USB; 18.125 MHz USB; 14.250 MHz USB, and 7.225 MHZ LSB. For more information and instructions on how to obtain a QSL card, contact the club at its website.
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Amateur radio operators ages 25 and younger will be on the air as special event stations around the world throughout December in celebration of Youth on the Air (YOTA) Month in amateur radio. YOTA Month stations will be on all bands and modes at various times. QSL and award information is at events.ham-yota.com. Last year, young hams worldwide surpassed their goal of 100,000 QSOs in the month of December with a final tally of 103,788. More information about YOTA Month specifically in the Americas can be found at YouthOnTheAir.org, including a link to all YOTA station spots on DXSummit.com. Overlapping with YOTA Month is round 3 of the YOTA Contest, which is on December 30, 2024, from 1000 to 2159 UTC.
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| ARRL will be closed in observance of Thanksgiving on Thursday and Friday, November 28 – 29, 2024. There will be no W1AW bulletins, code practice, or visitor operations during that time. ARRL Headquarters will reopen on Monday, December 2, 2024, at 8 AM EST (1300 UTC). During the closure, members are encouraged to use the ARRL website, www.arrl.org, for membership renewals, publication purchases, and to access most benefits, services, and programs. We wish you and yours a happy holiday, and we’re thankful for your membership and support! |
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| This image was taken on November 27, 2024. [Photo courtesy of NASA SDO/HMI] |
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The next ARRL Propagation Bulletin ARLP048 will be published on Monday, December 2, 2024.
Send your tips, questions, or comments to k7ra@arrl.net.
A comprehensive K7RA Solar Update is posted Fridays on the ARRL website. For more information concerning radio propagation, visit the ARRL Technical Information Service, read “What the Numbers Mean…,” and check out the Propagation Page of Carl Luetzelschwab, K9LA.
A propagation bulletin archive is available. For customizable propagation charts, visit the VOACAP Online for Ham Radio website.
Share your reports and observations.
A weekly, full report is posted on ARRL News.
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- November 28 — RSGB 80m Autumn Series (CW)
- November 29 — NCCC FT4 Sprint (digital)
- November 29 — Weekly RTTY Test (digital)
- November 29 — NCCC Sprint (CW)
- December 3 — ARS Spartan Sprint (CW)
- December 3 — Worldwide Sideband Activity Contest (phone)
- December 4 — Phone Weekly Test (phone)
- December 4 — VHF-UHF FT8 Activity Contest (digital)
Visit the ARRL Contest Calendar for more events and information
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Upcoming Section, State, and Division Conventions |
- December 13 – 14 | Tampa Bay Hamfest, sponsoring the ARRL West Central Florida Section Convention, Plant City, Florida
- January 4 |
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