As Marco Weakens, Attention Turns to Laura, Which May Become a Category 2 Hurricane

With now-Tropical Storm Marco continuing to weaken, the Hurricane Watch Net (HWN) canceled plans to reactivate…

Hurricane Watch Net to Activate as Louisiana Braces for Marco and Laura

The Hurricane Watch Net (HWN) will activate for Hurricane Marco today (Sunday, August 23) at 2100…

Technology and Technique Making Ham Radio Testing Possible During Pandemic

Amateur radio license testing continues during the pandemic, with a combination of remote Volunteer Examiner (VE)…

Shorter Call Signs Popular with Australian Foundation Licensees

Australian Foundation-class licensees attempting to swap call signs under a new plan are encountering delays. Foundation…

James Armstrong, NV6W, Named Santa Clara Valley SM

James Armstrong, NV6W, of San Jose, California, has been appointed to the post of Santa Clara…

Enthusiasm Undimmed for International Lighthouse Lightship Weekend

The 23rd International Lighthouse Lightship Weekend (ILLW) takes place this weekend. The 2-day event begins at…

K6OIK Wins the August QST Cover Plaque Award

The winning article for the August 2020 QST Cover Plaque award is “Antenna Performance in a…

Rene Fonseca, NP3O, Elected as Puerto Rico Section Manager

Challenger Rene Fonseca, NP3O, has been elected as ARRL Puerto Rico Section Manager, defeating two other…

New Contest for Portable Stations to Debut in October

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Past Puerto Rico Section Manager Victor Madera, KP4PQ, SK

Victor Madera, KP4PQ, who served as Puerto Rico’s Section Manager from 2000 until 2007, died on…