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The ARRL Letter

Published by the American Radio Relay League ********************************************

January 26, 2023

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

ARRL Home Page <http://www.arrl.org/>ARRL Letter Archive <http://www.arrl.org/arrlletter/>Audio News <http://www.arrl.org/arrlletter/audio/> IN THIS ISSUE

- Missouri S&T Amateur Radio Club to Celebrate 100 Years
- Yaesu Radios Donated to ARRL to Inspire Visitors and Young Hams
- Mobile App Available to Navigate 2023 Orlando HamCation
- ARDC Welcomes New Committee Members
- Amateur Radio in the News
- ARRL Podcasts
- Announcements
- In Brief...
- The K7RA Solar Update
- Just Ahead in Radiosport
- Upcoming Section, State, and Division Conventions

MISSOURI S&T AMATEUR RADIO CLUB TO CELEBRATE 100 YEARS

The Missouri S&T Amateur Radio Club <http://w0eee.mst.edu/>, W0EEE, at
Missouri University of Science and Technology (Missouri S&T), is
gearing up for an early celebration of their 100 years. Club President
Morgan Lyons, KI5SXY, said the station first went on the air in 1923 as
the M.S.M Radio Club, broadcasting basketball games from the Jackling
Gym on the grounds of the Missouri School of Mines and Metallurgy
(MSM).

"The FCC was not around in 1923, but we believe the original M.S.M
Radio club used the call sign W9DUM," said Lyons. Then, between
September 1937 and March 1938, W9EEE had been assigned to the M.S.M.
Radio Club, and in September 1947, the M.S.M Radio club was assigned
the call sign W0EEE and changed its name to the Missouri S&T Amateur
Radio Club.

The club now has 20 active members and over 300 alumni that
regularly visit to help support club activities.

The official date for the celebration in April has not been selected,
but there will be an open house and tour of the club's radio shack, and
a special event station.

The Missouri S&T Amateur Radio Club is an ARRL Affiliated Club.
Students from the club regularly participate in the ARRL Collegiate
Amateur Radio Program <http://www.arrl.org/WeWantU> -- which provides networking opportunities for students and their college radio clubs.

YAESU RADIOS DONATED TO ARRL TO INSPIRE VISITORS AND YOUNG HAMS

There are two new Yaesu <https://www.yaesu.com/> transceivers in use at
ARRL <http://www.arrl.org/> Headquarters in Newington, Connecticut.
They arrived via a generous donation from Yaesu USA.

The company has donated an FTDX101MP and FTDX10, both HF/50 MHz transceivers. In arranging the donation, Yaesu Vice President, Sales
and Credit Gary Doshay, KN6APR, urged that the radios be used by ARRL
"to educate and assist your visitors and especially young enthusiasts
for ham radio."

"We appreciate the value that having this equipment available for
members and visitors to see and explore will provide," said ARRL
Director of Operations Bob Naumann, W5OV. "These are two of the top
three performing transceivers on the Sherwood list," he added.

The FTDX101MP was named for Yaesu Founder Sako Hasegawa, JA1MP. The
model holds a place of honor, in service in the first operating studio
of the Hiram Percy Maxim Memorial Station, W1AW. ARRL members and
visitors come year-round to tour the station and operate the equipment,
most of which has been donated by generous manufacturers over the
years. "The radio is already receiving a lot of attention from
visitors," said W1AW Station Manager Joe Carcia, NJ1Q. "Some of our
recent guests have included students and scouting groups who have
enjoyed trying the new radio -- adding to the overall 'wow' factor of
the station. We're grateful to Yaesu for this new addition to W1AW."

The FTDX10 has been installed in the new ARRL Radio Lab, W1HQ, where
it will contribute to the station's ongoing role in the development of innovative amateur radio station design and function. "The Radio Lab is
an extension of ARRL's equipment testing program, which supports
['Product Review' in] QST magazine," said Naumann. "Putting the latest
in modern radio technology through its paces is the intent of the Lab.
It represents what is possible if the modern ham were to go with
cutting-edge technology and integration. The Yaesu FTDX10 fits
perfectly in that environment."

Naumann says the ARRL stations will benefit significantly from the
donations of Yaesu's highly capable rigs. "It demonstrates the
important partnership ARRL has with amateur radio manufacturers to
educate and inspire our community."

MOBILE APP AVAILABLE TO NAVIGATE 2023 ORLANDO HAMCATION

Orlando HamCation® is February 10 - 12, 2023, and hosts the ARRL
Southeastern Division Convention. In partnership with HamCation, ARRL's
free mobile app is available to help attendees navigate the large
event, which is held at the Central Florida Fairgrounds and Expo Park.

The free ARRL Events app is now available and already includes
HamCation's full program, so attendees can browse and schedule forums,
preview the extensive list of exhibitors, and find affiliated events.
During the event, attendees can use other app features to follow the
hourly prize drawings and grand prize packages, and browse building and
site maps.

While returning app users do not have to re-register to use the app,
they will be prompted to complete a simple registration to view each
new event. Attendees are also encouraged to tap on the MyProfile icon
in the app to add their name and call sign, email address, and any
additional information they would like to share with other HamCation
guests. Additionally, the MyBadge icon displays a QR code of your event
badge that can be scanned by another attendee or exhibitor using the
Scan Badge icon - instantly connecting shared contact information with
other hams at the event.

The app is available for Apple and Android smart devices, or access the
web browser version which is optimized for nearly any browser or other
type of mobile phone or tablet. Visit your app store to download the
app (search "ARRL Events") or access the links
<http://www.arrl.org/expo> available on the ARRL Expo web page. If
you're reading this article on a mobile device, click here <https://www.tripbuildermedia.com/apps/arrl> to be redirected to the appropriate app store, or redirected to the web browser version (www.tripbuildermedia.com/apps/arrl <https://www.tripbuildermedia.com/apps/arrl>).

For more information, please visit these official websites:

- Orlando HamCation www.hamcation.com <https://www.hamcation.com/>
- ARRL at Orlando HamCation www.arrl.org/expo
<http://www.arrl.org/expo>

ARDC WELCOMES NEW COMMITTEE MEMBERS

Amateur Radio Digital Communications (ARDC) has announced new 2023
volunteers serving on the Grants Advisory Committee (GAC) and Technical Advisory Committee (TAC).

The GAC reviews and advises the ARDC Board of Directors on eligible
proposals and helps identify potential grant-making opportunities,
while the TAC advises the board and staff on 44Net technology,
architecture, and policy. Volunteers commit to serving at least a year
and may serve up to a maximum of 3 years. The term starts in January
and runs through December.

The volunteers joining the GAC:

- Katie Allen, WY7YL

- Judi Clark, KK6ZCU

- Dennis Derickson, AC0P

- Jim Idelson, K1IR

- Kristin Paget, KJ6GCG

- William Thomas, WT0DX

- Randy Wilkinson, W4LKS

Joining the 2023 TAC are:

- Dave Gingrich, K9DC

- Rich Gopstein, KD2CQ

- Randy Neals, VE3RWN/W3RWN

- Alvaro Prieto, KC2VVE

- Ian Redden, VA3IAN

"It's always exciting to bring on new members to these committees,"
says ARDC Executive Director Rosy Schechter, KJ7RYV. "This year, I'm
delighted to see more women and a variety of technical skills brought
to the table. I'm [looking forward] to seeing what these committees do
in 2023."

ARDC provides support for ARRL programs and initiatives including the
ARRL Foundation Club Grant Program and Scholarship Program. Read more
about the new volunteers, their backgrounds, and their committees at
the ARDC <https://www.ardc.net/> website.

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 'Winter Field Day' later this month will demonstrate
science, skill and service <https://www.theobserver.com/2023/01/19/amateur-radio-winter-field-day-later-this-month-will-demonstrate-science-skill-and-service/>"

/ The Observer (New Jersey), January 19, 2023. -- The West Hudson
Amateur Radio Club is an ARRL Affiliated Club.

"Blast from the Past / 1954: Ready to help in an emergency <https://lmtribune.com/blast/blast-from-the-past-1954-ready-to-help-in-an-emergency/article_feae2186-9bbb-11ed-96d2-170eda67a9f8.html>"

/ The Lewiston Tribune (Idaho), January 21, 2023. -- The
Lewiston-Clarkston Amateur Radio Club.

"Bryan Amateur Radio Club to host annual Winter Field Day exercises
from Jan. 28 - 29 <https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/golf/bryan-amateur-radio-club-to-host-annual-winter-field-day-exercises-from-jan-28-29/ar-AA16FSel>"

/ KAGS - TV (Texas), January 23, 2023. -- The Bryan Amateur Radio Club
is an ARRL Affiliated Club.

"Local youth invited to try ham radio with reduced fees through Paducah
Amateur Radio Association <https://www.wpsdlocal6.com/news/local-youth-invited-to-try-ham-radio-with-reduced-fees-through-paducah-amateur-radio-association/article_656caca2-9ccb-11ed-8945-07e217ec0983.html>"

/ WPSD - TV (Kentucky), January 26, 2023. -- The Paducah Amateur Radio Association is an ARRL Affiliated Club.

"Amateur Radio Winter Field Day to be held this weekend <https://www.msn.com/en-us/lifestyle/lifestyle-buzz/amateur-radio-winter-field-day-to-be-held-this-weekend/ar-AA16Ks80>"

/ Alachua Chronicle (Florida), January 25, 2023. -- The Gainesville
Amateur Radio Society is an ARRL Affiliated Club.

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

ARRL PODCASTS

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<https://blubrry.com/arrlontheair/> podcast includes an introduction to
the ARRL Field Organization and opportunities to get involved. Learn
more about this network of ARRL member-volunteers who give of their
time and knowledge to other hams, as well as to the Amateur Radio
Service itself.

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

Amateur radio operators can sign up now to be a volunteer for the 2023
Boston Marathon. New volunteers can sign up here <http://register.hamradioboston.org/> and, while the deadline is
Friday, February 10, 2023, at 5:00 PM EST, the Boston Athletic
Association is recommending having applications completed by Friday
January 27, 2023. A step by step guide <https://hamradioboston.freshdesk.com/support/solutions/articles/44002389087-2023-volunteer-registration-step-by-step-guide>

is available to help select amateur radio positions during the
registration process. The Boston Marathon will run April 17, 2023.

IN BRIEF...

American Legion Post 149, along with members of the 40 & 8 Voiture 306,
will operate a special event station throughout February 2023,
celebrating the 74th Anniversary of the United States and, the state of
Nevada, receiving a 40 & 8 Merci Train boxcar. The Forty & Eight, a
charitable honor society of American wartime veterans, was formed in
1920 by American legionnaires. NV7AL will be operating on 10 - 80m and
will spot on "My DX Summit" main locations, FT-8 7.074 and 14.074, SSB
7.250 and 14.250. The Merci Train boxcar serves as a memorial to the
allies' participation in World War II. The car was called a 40 et 8 (40
and 8) because the French military rated it to carry 40 men or eight
horses. More about the Merci Train <http://www.mercitrain.org/> is
available at their website.

THE K7RA SOLAR UPDATE

Tad Cook, K7RA, of Seattle, Washington, reports for this week's ARRL Propagation Bulletin, ARLP004:

From the first week of 2023, we saw a dramatic and welcome increase
in solar activity, but it softened in this reporting week, January 19 -
25.

Average daily sunspot numbers for the weeks starting with the final
reporting week for 2022 were 96.1, 97, 135.9, 173.4, and 162.

Over the same period, average daily solar flux was 143.8, 157.8, 181.2,
221.8, and 198.9.

The northern hemisphere winter solstice was more than a month ago, and
through the next two months we will see a gradual transition toward
spring conditions.

Predicted solar flux over the next month shows values peaking near 205
on February 14 - 15. Predicted numbers are 170 and 165 on January 26 -
27; 160 on January 28 - 31; 165, 170, 180, and 185 on February 1 - 4;
190 on February 5 - 6; 195 on February 7 - 12; 200 on February 13; 205
on February 14 - 15; 200 on February 16 - 18; 195, 200, and 190 on
February 19 - 21; 185 on February 22 - 23; 180 on February 24 - 25, and
175 on February 26 - 28. Flux values may peak above 200 again after
March 10.

Predicted planetary A index, an indicator of geomagnetic instability,
is 10 on January 26; 8 on January 27 - 29; 5 on January 30 through
February 1; 8 on February 2; 5 on February 3 - 6; 12 on February 7 - 8;
15, 12, and 5 on February 9 - 11; 8 on February 12 - 13; 5 on February
14 - 17; 8, 10, 10, 12, and 10 on February 18 - 22; 8 on February 23 -
25, and 5 on February 26 - 27.

More dramatic solar warnings.

https://bit.ly/3XGqNm

<https://bit.ly/3XGqNmL>Sunspot numbers for January 19 - 25, 2023,
were 166, 197, 194, 166, 144, 127, and 140, with a mean of 162. The 10.7-centimeter flux was 226.1, 217.5, 208.7, 198.6, 189.1, 180.2, and
171.8, with a mean of 198.9. Estimated planetary A indices were 7, 6,
17, 9, 7, 4, and 7, with a mean of 8.1. Middle latitude A index was 6,
4, 11, 7, 5, 3, and 5, with a mean of 5.9.

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 <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 <k7ra@arrl.net> your reports and observations.

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

JUST AHEAD IN RADIOSPORT

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

- January 25 - 31 -- Oklahoma, W1AW/5

- January 25 - 31 -- New York, W1AW/2

- February 1 - 7 -- South Carolina, W1AW/4

- February 1 - 7 -- South Dakota, W1AW/0

UPCOMING CONTESTS

- January 26 -- NAQCC CW Sprint (CW)

- January 27 - 29 -- CQ 160-Meter Contest, (CW)

- January 28 - 29 -- REF Contest, (CW)

- January 28 - 29 -- BARTG RTTY Sprint (digital)

- January 28 - 29 -- UBA DX Contest, SSB (phone)

- January 28 - 29 -- Winter Field Day (CW, phone, digital)

- February 1 -- VHF-UHF FT8 Activity Contest (digital)

- February 1 -- UKEICC 80-Meter Contest (phone)

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

UPCOMING SECTION, STATE, AND DIVISION CONVENTIONS

- January 27 - 28 | Capital City Hamfest 2023 <http://www.arrl.org/hamfests/jackson-ms-capital-city-hamfest-2023-arrl-mississippi-state-convention>,

hosting the ARRL Mississippi State Convention, Jackson, Mississippi

- January 28 | Winterfest <http://www.arrl.org/hamfests/winterfest-arrl-midwest-division-convention-2>, hosting the ARRL Midwest Division Convention, Collinsville, Illinois

- February 10 - 12 | Orlando HamCation <https://www.hamcation.com/>,
hosting the ARRL Southeastern Division Convention, Orlando, Florida

- February 17 - 18 | LCARC Winter-Fest <http://www.arrl.org/hamfests/lcarc-winter-fest-arrl-arkansas-state-convention>,

ARRL Arkansas State Convention, Hoxie, Arkansas

- February 25 | HAM-CON <http://www.arrl.org/hamfests/ham-con-arrl-vermont-state-convention-2>,
hosting the ARRL Vermont State Convention, Colchester, Vermont

- March 3 - 4 | BirmingHamfest <http://www.arrl.org/hamfests/birminghamfest-arrl-alabama-section-convention>,

hosting the ARRL Alabama Section Convention, Trussville, Alabama

- March 3 - 4 | Greater Houston HamFest <http://www.arrl.org/hamfests/greater-houston-hamfest-arrl-texas-state-convention>,

hosting the ARRL Texas State Convention, Rosenberg, Texas

- March 18 | MARC St. Patricks Day Hamfest <http://www.arrl.org/hamfests/marc-st-patricks-day-hamfest-arrl-west-texas-section-convention>,

hosting the ARRL West Texas Section, Midland, Texas

- March 18 | Charleston Area Hamfest <http://www.arrl.org/hamfests/charleston-area-hamfest-arrl-west-virginia-section-convention-1>,

hosting the ARRL West Virginia Section Convention, Charleston, West
Virginia

- March 24 - 25 | ARRL Maine State Convention and Hamfest <http://www.arrl.org/hamfests/arrl-maine-state-convention-and-hamfest>­, Lewiston, Maine

- March 25 - 26 | QSO Today Virtual Ham Expo
<https://www.qsotodayhamexpo.com/> (online)

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

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