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Ham Radio Frequencies

Amateur radio enthusiasts utilize specific frequency bands allocated globally for communication. From Low Frequency (LF) to Very-High Frequencies (VHF), each band has distinct characteristics and propagation conditions. Frequency allocations vary by country and ITU region. Understanding band usage and regulations is crucial for effective communication among ham radio operators worldwide.

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October

sat05oct(oct 5)6:00 amsun06(oct 6)5:59 amOceania DX Contest SSB6:00 am - 5:59 am (6) UTC HF Bands Event Organized By: Oceania DX Contest Type:HF ContestModes:SSB

sat05oct(oct 5)6:00 amsun06(oct 6)6:00 pmTRC DX CONTEST6:00 am - 6:00 pm (6) HF Bands Event Organized By: Thracian Rose Club Type:Contest,HF ContestModes:CW,SSB

sat12oct(oct 12)6:00 amsun13(oct 13)5:59 amOceania DX Contest CW6:00 am - 5:59 am (13) UTC HF Bands Event Organized By: Oceania DX Contest Type:HF ContestModes:CW

sat12oct(oct 12)12:00 pmsun13(oct 13)11:59 amScandinavian Activity Contest, SSB12:00 pm - 11:59 am (13) HF Bands Event Organized By: Scandinavian Activity Contest Type:HF ContestModes:SSB

sat19oct(oct 19)12:00 amsun20(oct 20)11:59 pmJARTS WW RTTY CONTESTSupported by Japanese "CQ ham radio" Magazine12:00 am - 11:59 pm (20) UTC HF Bands Event Organized By: JARTS Type:HF ContestModes:RTTY

sat19octAll Daysun20Jamboree On The AirJOTA WorldWide Scout Event(All Day) ALL BANDS Event Organized By: JOTA JOTI Type:Special EventModes:CW,SSB

sat26oct(oct 26)12:00 amsun27(oct 27)11:59 pmCQ World Wide DX Contest SSB12:00 am - 11:59 pm (27) HF Bands Event Organized By: CQ Magazine Type:HF ContestModes:SSB Event TagsCQ,cw,WPX

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[ARRL] - Monday September 30 2024
Dan Marler, K7REX, the challenger seeking the position of ARRL Northwestern Division Director, was declared disqualified Saturday by the ARRL Ethics and Elections Committee (E&E). Marler was running against incumbent Mark Tharp, KB7HDX. Due to the disqualification, the committee has declared Tharp elected.ARRL’s election rules state, “All matters concerning campaigns, including remedies for iss...
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The Staten Island Technical High School Robotics Team, in Staten Island, New York,  took its knowledge and skills to the baseball diamond.The team created a robot that was capable of throwing a ceremonial first pitch and, in early September, the members were invited to showcase and execute their robot at a Staten Island FerryHawks minor league game. But Everton Henriques, KD2ZZT, engineering an...
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Dale Durham, W5WI, has announced that he is retiring from the position of Section Manager of the ARRL West Texas Section. Dale has served in this role since July 1st, 2017. He has also served as the Section Emergency Coordinator, a Field Instructor, and as an Official Observer.David Overton, W5JDO, has been appointed to fill the remainder of the current term which will end on June 30th, 2025. D...
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All September, the ARRL® Amateur Radio Emergency Service® (ARES®) has been promoting readiness and resilience for National Preparedness Month. As we come to the end of the month, a hurricane is churning in the Gulf of Mexico, with forecasts of up to 20 feet of storm surge expected to impact large portions of Florida.This underscores the need to be prepared. Even experienced hams and those who h...
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Seven sunspot groups emerged this week. The first was on September19, three on September 20, one each on September 22 and 23, and thelast on September 25.Average daily sunspot numbers increased from 120 to 137.2, andaverage daily solar flux shifted from 175.7 to 164.3.Geomagnetic numbers were much quieter. Average daily planetary Aindex changed from 35.7 to 14.3, and middle latitude A index fro...
[RSGB] - Friday September 27 2024
With just two weeks until the RSGB Convention, this year’s event is the place to go if you are interested in anything and everything to do with amateur radio. There will be a host of expert speakers presenting on topics ranging from sporadic E, and how to use AI to write amateur radio applications, to […]
[RSGB] - Friday September 27 2024
Jamboree on the Air (JOTA) is taking place 18 to 20 October 2024. The event promotes friendship and global citizenship, and is a brilliant celebration of amateur radio among the groups within the Scout Association. Some groups have already shared details of activities that will be taking place over the weekend, and the RSGB plans […]
[RSGB] - Friday September 27 2024
The RSGB has responded to a recent Ofcom Consultation, which would see new users sharing spectrum within the 2.3GHz amateur band. Whilst the new devices may be limited to indoor use, the RSGB has taken the opportunity to highlight concerns regarding the weak signal 2320MHz segment. In addition, the RSGB has also indicated its wish […]
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