• The ARRL Letter for July 6, 2023

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    The ARRL Letter

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

    July 6, 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

    - Techs: Now is the Time to Upgrade to General!
    - Dual Championship Weekend Ahead on HF
    - IARU Administrative Council Met in Germany
    - W1VCM Receives Grant for the Vintage Radio and Communications Museum
    - Amateur Radio in the News
    - ARRL Podcasts
    - Announcements
    - In Brief...
    - The K7RA Solar Update
    - Just Ahead in Radiosport
    - Upcoming Section, State, and Division Conventions

    TECHS: NOW IS THE TIME TO UPGRADE TO GENERAL!

    A new question pool took effect on July 1, 2023, for General-class
    license exams. ARRL has released new editions of its popular study
    resources including the 10th edition of The ARRL General Class License
    Manual <https://home.arrl.org/action/Store/Product-Details/productId/2009476073>
    and the 7th edition of ARRL's General Q&A <https://home.arrl.org/action/Store/Product-Details/productId/2009476086>.

    ARRL has also updated its free online review and practice resource,
    ARRL Exam Review for Ham Radio <http://www.arrl.org/examreview>â(tm)¢.

    "ARRL Volunteer Examiners (VEs) are already administering the new
    General-class exams," said ARRL VEC Manager Maria Somma, AB1FM. Somma
    suggests that candidates first take a practice test using ARRL Exam
    Review. "If you're already passing online practice exams, then you're
    ready to search for an in-person exam session team, or you can take the
    exam online via a remote video-supervised session." Visit the exam
    session search page <http://www.arrl.org/exam> on the ARRL website.

    The new General-class question pool is valid for examinations taken
    between July 1, 2023, and June 30, 2027. "Upgrading from a
    Technician-class license to General-class significantly opens more
    operating privileges on HF bands," added Somma.

    DUAL CHAMPIONSHIP WEEKEND AHEAD ON HF

    The IARU HF World Championships begin at 1200 UTC on Saturday, July 8,
    2023, and run through 1159 UTC on Sunday, July 9.

    A station operating as IARU Headquarters will be operated from ARRL
    The National Association for Amateur Radio® <http://www.arrl.org/> in
    the US, from Newington, Connecticut. ARRL is the IARU International Secretariat, having servred as the "headquarters" of the IARU since its founding. The IARU HQ call sign is NU1AW, and the contest exchange will
    include "IARU." Operators will include volunteers from the ARRL staff.

    Stations operating for ARRL Headquarters will be operated by
    member-volunteers from the Hawaiian Islands. W1AW/KH6 will be the ARRL
    HQ call sign, and it will operate on SSB from KH6YY on Oahu
    (https://kh6yy.net <https://kh6yy.net/>), and on CW from KH6LC on
    Hawaii (https://www.kh6lc.com <https://www.kh6lc.com/>). The exchange
    will include "ARRL." KH6YY is the station of Alex Benton, KH6YY, who
    sponsors the Pupukea Contest Station on a high ridge above Waimea
    Valley on the north shore of Oahu. KH6LC is the station of Lloyd
    Cabral, KH6LC, a competitive multi-operator contest station located on
    the Big Island.

    In addition, stations operated by members of the IARU Administrative
    Council, the three IARU Regional Executive committees, and IARU
    member-society HQs will be on the air. HQ stations will send their member-society abbreviations. See https://www.iaru.org/reference/member-societies/ for a list of IARU member-societies.

    The World Radiosport Team Championship (WRTC) 2022 (rescheduled to
    2023) is running in parallel with this event -- see
    https://www.wrtc2022.it/ for more information.

    IARU ADMINISTRATIVE COUNCIL MET IN GERMANY

    The 58th meeting of the IARU Administrative Council (AC) was held in
    person at the SEEhotel in Friedrichshafen, Germany, on Sunday, June 25,
    and Monday, June 26, 2023.

    In matters related to World Radiocommunication Conference 2023
    (WRC-23), the AC received reports on the Conference Preparatory
    Meeting, ITU-R Working Party 5A, and the latest updates regarding
    agenda items 1.2, 1.12, and the current status of agenda item 9.1b,
    which is about the radionavigation-satellite service (RNSS) and the 23-centimeter band.

    On the subject of strategic planning, preliminary results from the work
    of the Relationship Working Group, Legal Working Group, and Finance
    Working Group were approved. Their work will continue to address a
    planned restructuring of IARU. An initial report will be presented at
    the Region 1 Conference in Zlatibor, Serbia, in November.

    The AC received a report on the completion of the IARU officer
    consultative process regarding nominating candidates for the offices of President and Vice President for the 2024 - 2029 term. The nominees
    will be formally submitted to member-societies for ratification later
    this year.

    Reports were received from IARU Beacon Project International
    Coordinator Peter Jennings, AB6WM/VE3SUN; Electromagnetic Compatibility Coordinator Martin Sach, G8KDF; Satellite Advisor Hans Blondeel
    Timmerman, PB2T, and Emergency Communications Special Advisor Rod
    Stafford, W6ROD.

    The AC appointed Rick Palm, K1CE, Editor for the ARRL ARES Letter, as
    the IARU Special Advisor on Emergency Communications to assume the responsibilities of Rod Stafford, W6ROD, in representing IARU in the
    ITU Telecommunication Development Sector.

    Gaspar Miró, EA6AMM, presented a report on the IARU Monitoring System
    and submitted a proposed revision to the current terms of reference
    (TOR). The AC will continue to review the proposal to consider a
    resolution to update the TOR.

    A report was received on the successful 2023 World Amateur Radio Day
    that supported the United Nations initiative to promote Human Security
    for All (HS4A).

    Preliminary thoughts on how to celebrate the 100th anniversary of IARU,
    founded in Paris in 1925, were exchanged.

    Nominations for the IARU Michael J. Owen, VK3KI, Award and the IARU
    Diamond Award were received.

    Members attending the meeting were IARU President Tim Ellam,
    VE6SH/G4HUA; IARU Vice President Ole Garpestad, LA2RR; IARU Secretary
    and ARRL Past President Joel Harrison, W5ZN; IARU Region 1 President
    Sylvain Azarian, F4GKR; IARU Region 2 President George Gorsline, VE3YV,
    and IARU Region 2 Secretary Rod Stafford, W6ROD; IARU Region 3
    Co-Chairmen Ken Yamamoto, JA1CJP, and Yudi Hasbi, YD1PRY, also attended
    the meeting along with retired ARRL Chief Executive Officer and current
    IARU Assistant Secretary David Sumner, K1ZZ. IARU Region 1 Secretary
    Mats Espling, SM6EAN, sent his regrets for being unable to attend.

    Thanks to IARU Secretary Joel Harrison, W5ZN, for this report.

    W1VCM RECEIVES GRANT FOR THE VINTAGE RADIO AND COMMUNICATIONS
    MUSEUM

    The amateur radio club of the Vintage Radio and Communications Museum
    of Connecticut, <https://www.vrcmct.org/> W1VCM, has received a grant
    to design and implement new antennas that cover frequency ranges
    available to US radio amateurs and add Earth-space capabilities to
    their shack.

    "These new capabilities will allow club members to show the full range
    of technologies that make amateur radio the unique lifetime hobby it
    is," said club President Bob Allison, WB1GCM. "Over the years, these demonstrations have encouraged more than a few visitors to pursue their
    amateur radio licenses. These improvements will allow our visitors to
    better engage with technologies that impact their everyday lives," he
    added.

    The museum is run by volunteers and it opened in September 1990. It is dedicated to the preservation of old-time communications equipment and
    to educating the public about communication systems of the past.

    The new functionality will include computer-controlled tracking, a
    high-gain antenna system, and a new satellite transceiver that allows communications to the International Space Station and several low-Earth
    orbit amateur satellites.

    Vintage Radio and Communications Museum of Connecticut Director John
    Ellsworth emphasized the importance of the amateur radio club as part
    of the story of communications, stating, "During our docent-led tours,
    we discuss the history and development of radio and television. Having
    a working radio station available reinforces many of the topics
    discussed."

    The grant was awarded by Amateur Radio Digital Communications <http://www.ardc.net/>.

    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>.

    "Kingsport Amateur Radio Club hosts summer field days at Warriors Path <https://www.wjhl.com/news/local/kingsport-amateur-radio-club-hosts-summer-field-days-at-warriors-path/>"

    / WJHL-TV (Tennessee) June 25, 2023 -- The Kingsport Amateur Radio Club
    is an ARRL Affiliated Club.

    "ROARS Amateur Radio Field Day lonely but rewarding for solo operator. <https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/ramona-sentinel/news/story/2023-06-28/a-few-moments-of-the-amateur-radio-field-day-with-roars-radio-club-in-ramona>"

    / Ramona Sentinel (California) June 28, 2023 -- The Ramona Outback
    Amateur Radio Society is an ARRL Affiliated Club.

    "Amateur Radio Association meets for a Field Day between Caledonia and
    Eitzen. <https://www.hometownsource.com/caledonia/community/amateur-radio-association-meets-for-a-field-day-between-caledonia-and-eitzen/article_f345334c-15e7-11ee-b67f-2b448321fdcc.html>"

    / The Caledonia Argus (Minnesota) June 30, 2023 -- The Mississippi
    Valley Amateur Radio Association is an ARRL Affiliated Club.

    "In the age of smartphones, what keeps Durango Amateur Radio Club going
    strong? <https://www.durangoherald.com/articles/in-the-age-of-smartphones-what-keeps-durango-amateur-radio-club-going-strong/>"

    / The Durango Herard (Colorado) July 2, 2023 -- The Durango Amateur
    Radio Club is an ARRL Affiliated Club.

    "Making connections: Ashe County Amateur Radio Club makes over 340
    contacts in 24 hours <https://www.wataugademocrat.com/mountaintimes/making-connections-ashe-county-amateur-radio-club-makes-over-340-contacts-in-24-hours/article_09c214a2-14fb-11ee-a1ff-17d17803439d.html>"

    / Mountain Times.com (North Carolina) July 2, 2023 -- The Ashe County
    Amateur Radio Club is an ARRL Affiliated Club.

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

    ARRL PODCASTS

    On the Air
    Sponsored by Icom <http://www.icomamerica.com/en/>

    For the June 2023 episode of the On the Air podcast, ARRL Radiosport & Regulatory Information Manager Bart Jahnke, W9JJ, and ARRL Contest
    Program Manager Paul Bourque, N1SFE, join us to talk about a popular
    Field Day fixture known as the GOTA (Get On the Air) Station, a beginner-friendly station that get licensees - and even the ham
    -curious public - on the air with knowledgeable licensee literally
    standing by.

    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

    Full ARRL members in the Atlantic, Dakota, Delta, Great Lakes, and
    Midwest Divisions have the opportunity to choose a Director and a Vice
    Director to represent them for a 3-year term beginning January 1, 2024.
    ARRL The National Association for Amateur Radio® <http://www.arrl.org/>
    is governed by its Board of Directors. A voting Director is chosen by
    ballot by the full (licensed) ARRL members in each of its 15 Divisions.
    Vice Directors, who serve in the absence of the Director at a Board
    meeting and succeed to the position of Director should a vacancy occur,
    are chosen at the same time. Elections are held in five Divisions per
    year. It takes only 10 full members in a Division to nominate a
    candidate for either office. Learn more about the process in the Call
    for Nominations <http://arrl.org/news/call-for-nominations-for-arrl-director-and-vice-director>

    on the ARRL website.

    NASA has announced the earliest targeted launch date of Tuesday, August
    15, for their seventh rotational mission of sending a SpaceX Dragon
    crew spacecraft and Falcon 9 rocket to the International Space Station.
    The launch of Dragon, named Endurance, will take place from Launch
    Complex 39A at Kennedy Space Center in Florida and will carry NASA
    astronaut and mission commander Jasmin Moghbeli, KI5WSL, and European
    Space Agency astronaut and pilot Andreas Mogensen, KG5GCZ. Japan
    Aerospace Exploration Agency astronaut Satoshi Furukawa and Roscosmos
    cosmonaut Konstantin Borisov will also be on-board as mission
    specialists. This is the first spaceflight for Moghbeli and Borisov,
    and it is Mogensen and Furukawa's second flight. Following a handover
    period, crew members from NASA's SpaceX Crew-6 mission <https://blogs.nasa.gov/crew-6/> are scheduled to return to Earth
    aboard their SpaceX Dragon spacecraft named Endeavour. For launch
    coverage and more information about the mission, visit https://www.nasa.gov/commercialcrew .

    IN BRIEF...

    Morse Code is still thriving in amateur radio, 24 years after its last commercial use. On July 12, 1999, the original dot/dash system,
    invented by Samuel F. B. Morse in 1837, gave way to the rapid
    development of analog and digital communications. The final message
    sent in Morse code for commercial use was the same one that Morse
    hammered out on his telegraph key 155 years earlier in 1844, which was,
    "What hath God wrought?" But this time the message was followed by SK,
    meaning silent key, or deceased. The International Maritime
    Organization replaced Morse code with the Global Maritime Distress and
    Safety System -- an automated ship-to-shore and ship-to-ship system
    that use satellites and/or terrestrial radio systems with digital
    selective calling technology. Morse Code is also still used in
    aviation. Pilots listen to a Morse code identifier to verify that their navigation receivers are tuned to the correct radio aid, such as a VHF Omni-Directional Range (VOR) or Instrument Landing System (ILS)
    approach guidance system. Railroads stopped using Morse code in the
    mid-1970s. While Morse code is no longer used commercially, it is still
    an integral part of amateur radio. Amateur radio operators are no
    longer required to learn Morse code to obtain their license, but many
    learn the code on their own or by using study guides and taking
    classes. Every day, amateurs around the world use Morse code to
    communicate with each other, test their radio equipment, or pass along
    friendly information. Morse code is essential in helping people
    communicate during disasters and emergencies because of its signal
    ability to penetrate adverse weather issues and propagation
    disturbance. ARRL offers a variety of resources for those interested in learning Morse code. Visit http://www.arrl.org/learning-morse-code for
    more information.

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    THE K7RA SOLAR UPDATE

    Tad Cook, K7RA, of Seattle, Washington, reports for this week's ARRL Propagation Bulletin, ARLP027:

    According to Spaceweather.com, the average daily sunspot number for
    June 2023 was 163, which is the highest it's been in 21 years.

    From a July 3, 2023, email:

    "The average sunspot number in June 2023 hit a 21-year high. Solar
    Cycle 25 has shot past its predecessor, Solar Cycle 24, and may be on
    pace to rival some of the stronger cycles of the 20th century."

    Could we see another Solar Cycle 19, the biggest in recorded history,
    that stretches back before the birth of radio?

    From my own records, average daily sunspot numbers for April through
    June 2023 had a nice upward trend at 93.7, 125.8, and 143.9.

    There was one new sunspot region on June 30, three more on July 1, one
    more on July 2, another on July 4, and one more on July 5.

    Sunspot and solar flux data this week did not track with each other
    again. The average daily sunspot number declined from 170 to 126.1,
    while the average daily solar flux rose slightly from 160.3 to 164.5.

    Geomagnetic indicators were lower, with the average daily planetary A
    index declining from 10.7 to 7.3 and middle latitude averages declining
    from 9.9 to 8.

    Predicted solar flux is 155 and 150 on July 6 - 7; 145 on July 8 - 11;
    150 and 155 on July 12 - 13; 175 on July 14 - 18; 170 on July 19 - 21;
    160 on July 22 - 23; 155 on July 24 - 25; 160 on July 26 - 27; 165 on
    July 28 - 29; 170, 170, and 165 on July 30 through August 1, and 155 on
    August 2 - 6.

    Predicted planetary A index is 5 on July 6 - 7; 12 and 8 on July 8 - 9;
    5 on July 10 - 11; 20 and 30 on July 12 - 13; 8 on July 14 - 22; 5 on
    July 23 - 30; 8 on July 31 through August 1, and 5 on August 2 - 4.

    Check out Tamitha Skov's, WX6SWW, YouTube video from July 1 at https://youtu.be/HR8mm30oxOQ.

    Read about a radio blackout at http://bit.ly/46tTRT8.

    Sunspot numbers for June 29 through July 5, 2023, were 112, 187, 119,
    126, 117, 121, and 101, with a mean of 126.1. The 10.7-centimeter flux
    was 162.2, 158.6, 165.5, 170.2, 173.2, 167.2, and 154.6, with a mean of
    164.5. Estimated planetary A indices were 17, 8, 5, 5, 5, 4, and 7,
    with a mean of 7.3. Middle latitude A index was 13, 8, 6, 8, 7, 5, and
    9, with a mean of 8.

    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

    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:

    - July 5 - July 13 -- Hawaii W1AW/KH6

    - July 12 - July 18 - Wisconsin W1AW/9

    - July 12 - July 18 - Utah W1AW/7

    - July 12 - July 18 -- American Samoa W1AW/KH8

    UPCOMING CONTESTS:

    - July 6 - 7 -- Walk for the Bacon QRP Contest (CW)

    - July 6 -- NRAU 10m Activity Contest (CW, phone, digital)

    - July 6 -- SKCC Sprint Europe (CW)

    - July 7 -- NCCC RTTY Sprint (digital)

    - July 7 -- NCCC Sprint (CW)

    - July 8 - 9 -- IARU HF World Championship (CW, phone)

    - July 8 - 9 -- SKCC Weekend Sprintathon (CW)

    - July 8 - 9 -- PODXS 070 Club 40m Firecracker Sprint (digital)

    - July 9 -- QRP ARCI Summer Homebrew Sprint (CW)

    - July 10 -- 4 States QRP Group 2nd Sunday Sprint (CW, phone)

    - July 12 -- 432 VHF-UHF FT8 (FT8)

    - July 12 -- RSGB 80m Club Champ, SSB (phone)

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

    UPCOMING SECTION, STATE, AND DIVISION CONVENTIONS

    - 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

    - August 12 - 13 | 2023 ARRL Rocky Mountain Division Convention <http://www.arrl.org/hamfests/2023-arrl-rocky-mountain-division-convention>, Albuquerque, New Mexico

    - August 19 - 20 | Huntsville Hamfest <http://www.arrl.org/hamfests/huntsville-hamfest-arrl-alabama-state-convention>,

    hosting the ARRL Alabama State Convention, Huntsville, Alabama

    - August 25 - 27 | Northeast HamXposition <http://www.arrl.org/hamfests/northeast-hamxposition-arrl-new-england-division-convention-1>,

    hosting the ARRL New England Division Convention, Marlborough,
    Massachusetts

    - September 1 - 3 | Shelby Hamfest <http://www.arrl.org/hamfests/shelby-hamfest-arrl-north-carolina-section-convention-2>,

    hosting the ARRL North Carolina Section Convention, Shelby, North
    Carolina

    - September 10 | ARRL Southern New Jersey Section Convention and
    Hamfest <http://www.arrl.org/hamfests/arrl-southern-new-jersey-section-convention-and-hamfest-1>,

    Mullica Hill, New Jersey

    - September 22 - 23 | HRO Superfest <http://www.arrl.org/hamfests/hro-superfest-arrl-wisconsin-state-convention>, hosting the ARRL Wisconsin State Convention, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

    - September 23 | Red River Radio Amateur's 2023 Hamfest <http://www.arrl.org/hamfests/red-river-radio-amateur-s-2023-hamfest-arrl-dakota-division-convention>,

    sponsoring the ARRL Dakota Division Convention, West Fargo, North
    Dakota

    - September 23 | Spokane HAMFEST <http://www.arrl.org/hamfests/spokane-hamfest-arrl-washington-state-convention-1>,

    sponsoring the ARRL Washington State Convention, Spokane Valley,
    Washington

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

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