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The ARRL Letter


John E. Ross, KD8IDJ [ mailto:jross@arrl.org ] , Editor | January 29, 2026

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In this Issue:
?-?North Carolina Students Scheduled to Make Contact with the International Space Station

?-?ARRL Atlantic Division Leadership Change
?-?Student Coding Competition is Underway with $25,000 Award
?-?Register Now for HamSCI 2026, Hosted by ARRL
?-?Amateur Radio in the News
?-?ARRL Live Events and Podcasts
?-?Announcements
?-?In Brief...
?-?The ARRL Solar Report
?-?Just Ahead in Radiosport
?-?Upcoming Section, State, and Division Conventions

[https://www.arrl.org/HOA]


North Carolina Students Scheduled to Make Contact with the International
Space Station


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The winter weather has subsided and now 580 students at Conn Magnet
Elementary School in Raleigh, North Carolina, will participate in a conversation with an astronaut on board the International Space Station
(ISS). Amateur Radio on the International Space Station (ARISS) has confirmed the contact, scheduled for Friday, January 30, 2026, just after 10:00 AM EST.


Radio communications will be provided by the Raleigh Amateur Radio Society [ https://www.rars.org/ ] under the leadership of John Brier, K4EB. "This
contact could not have been possible without a $14,000 grant from Amateur
Radio Digital Communications [ https://www.ardc.net/ ] (ARDC), said Brier.
"The new equipment, which is in cases and movable, will allow us to provide communications for other schools in the area." Brier added that club members are being trained to operate the gear and it can be loaned to other clubs for use in future ARISS contacts.



Friday's contact will be with NASA astronaut and medical physicist
Christopher Williams, KJ5GE. Twelve students will be asking questions, two in each grade level, from kindergarten through fifth grade. All 12 students will be wearing special T-shirts designed by a second grader who won the school's T-shirt logo contest. Students also had a chance to create a logo for a keychain and there was a winner for each grade. Every student will get their grade level keychain to mark the ARISS event.


The event will be livestreamed at youtube.com/live/tOj-SpbmA30?feature=share
[ https://youtube.com/live/tOj-SpbmA30?feature=share ] and live.ariss.org [ https://live.ariss.org/ ] .


ARISS is a cooperative venture of international amateur radio societies and
the space agencies that support the ISS. In the US, participating
organizations include NASA's Space Communications and Navigation (SCaN) program, the ISS National Laboratory -- Space Station Explorers, ARRL [ http://www.arrl.org/ariss?utm_source=Informz&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=ARRL ] , and AMSAT.


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ARRL Atlantic Division Leadership Change

In a message emailed to all ARRL members on January 28, CEO David Minster, NA2AA, shared news of a recent change in leadership within the Atlantic Division. Atlantic Division Director Robert B. Famiglio, K3RF, became ineligible to continue serving after voluntarily choosing not to submit an annual recertification statement, as required under ARRL By-Law 46. As a result, the Director position was vacated in accordance with the bylaw.


The "Board Member Statement on Authority, Responsibility, and Expectations" (see www.arrl.org/general-information [ https://www.arrl.org/general-information?utm_source=Informz&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=ARRL
] ), confirms that Board members have read and understand their fiduciary obligations under ARRL's governing documents and applicable law. Signed statements were completed by all 36 other Board members as well as all candidates who stood for election during 2025.


"We sincerely thank Director Famiglio for his many years of volunteer service and for his contributions to ARRL and the amateur radio community," included Minster.


Consistent with ARRL's succession procedures, Vice Director Marty Newingham, AG3I, has assumed the role of Atlantic Division Director effective
immediately. A replacement Vice Director will be named at a later date.


Newingham lives in Greensburg, Pennsylvania, and was previously appointed
Vice Director in July 2025. He is an ARRL Life Member and a Gold level contributor to the ARRL Diamond Club. He'll serve the remainder of a term
that expires December 31, 2026.


Read the full Member Bulletin here [ https://www.arrl.org/member-bulletin?issue=2026-01-28&utm_source=Informz&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=ARRL
] .


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Student Coding Competition is Underway with $25,000 Award

[http://coding.arrl.org]


ARRL is asking members to help encourage licensed youth in their communities
to participate in the ARRL Student Coding Competition, an initiative focused
on developing practical resources for the Amateur Radio Service.

The competition, which began January 1, 2026, challenges young amateurs to create a mobile application that ARRL will use as a long-term learning resource.

Rules and App Specifications [ https://www.arrl.org/files/file/Youth/ARRL Student Coding Competition - Specifications 1 Jan 2026.pdf ] (PDF) were released on January 1 and are available at coding.arrl.org [ http://coding.arrl.org ] .


The competition centers on building a useful, accessible FCC exam preparation app for iOS devices. The app must support Technician, General, and Extra
Class license exams and use the official NCVEC question pools. Judging will focus on usability, clarity, stability, and code quality ?-" qualities that ensure the finished product can serve as a dependable study resource for current and future radio amateurs.


Eligibility is limited to ARRL members aged 21 or younger who hold a US
amateur radio license, competing individually or in teams of up to three.

ARRL membership is free for full-time students [ https://www.arrl.org/student?utm_source=Informz&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=ARRL
] , making participation accessible to students already active in amateur
radio and those newly licensed.

Parents, educators, and ARRL members involved in radio clubs, VE teams, and youth outreach are encouraged to share this opportunity with students who
have an interest in software development or STEM learning.


Project submissions will be accepted between February 1 and March 31, 2026, with source code and documentation submitted online. Winning entries will receive national recognition, with total awards of up to $25,000 authorized
by the ARRL Board of Directors. While pre-registration is optional, it is recommended to receive competition updates and reminders. Complete
information is available at coding.arrl.org [ http://coding.arrl.org ] .


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Register Now for HamSCI 2026, Hosted by ARRL

[http://hamsci.org/hamsci2026]


[http://hamsci.org/hamsci2026]


ARRL will host the 9th annual Ham Radio Science Citizen Investigation
(HamSCI) Workshop [ https://hamsci.org/hamsci2026 ] on March 14 - 15, 2026, with primary activities held at Central Connecticut State University (CCSU)
in New Britain, Connecticut, and additional events at ARRL Headquarters in Newington.

The international workshop brings together radio amateurs, scientists, educators, and students to explore how amateur radio serves as a practical
tool for scientific research and citizen science.


Organized by the HamSCI community, the 2026 workshop carries the theme "Discovering Science Through Ham Radio." Presentations and discussions will highlight real-world research enabled by amateur radio, including ionospheric and space weather studies, meteor scatter propagation, radio-based sensing technologies, and the growing use of Personal Space Weather Stations.

The program emphasizes how these efforts not only advance scientific understanding, but also directly inform and improve amateur radio operating
and technology.


The weekend will feature oral and poster presentations, invited tutorials,
and sessions designed to be accessible to both newcomers and experienced researchers. A Saturday evening banquet will include a keynote address by astrophysicist Marc Kuchner, NASA's Citizen Science Officer. Attendees will also have the opportunity to tour ARRL Headquarters, including the ARRL Laboratory, the W1HQ Radio Laboratory, and W1AW - the Hiram P. Maxim Memorial Station, with opportunities to get on the air.


Amateur radio operators, educators, students, engineers, and citizen
scientists are all encouraged to participate.

A call for abstracts [ https://forms.microsoft.com/r/m6AwM85Pj2 ] for presentations and posters is open through February 1, 2026, and registration
is now available.

While the workshop is planned primarily as an in-person event, a virtual attendance option is expected to be announced closer to the date.

Additional details, including registration and abstract submission
information, are available at hamsci.org/hamsci2026 [ http://hamsci.org/hamsci2026 ] .


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Amateur Radio in the News

"Ham radios keep communications alive during disasters [ https://www.clintonnc.com/news/112042/ham-radios-keep-communications-alive-during-disasters
] " / The Sampson Independent (North Carolina) January 22, 2026 -- The
Sampson County Amateur Radio Service is an ARRL Affiliated Club.


"Winter Field Day exercise becomes real-time training for ham radio operators
[ https://triblive.com/local/valley-news-dispatch/winter-field-day-exercise-becomes-real-time-training-for-ham-radio-operators/
] " / Valley News Dispatch (Pennsylvania) January 26, 2026 -- The Skyview
Radio Society is an ARRL Affiliated Club.


"'Amateur radio works': Keeping communication open during extreme weather [ https://www.msn.com/en-us/weather/topstories/amateur-radio-works-keeping-communication-open-during-extreme-weather/ar-AA1Vd6jY?ocid=BingNewsSerp
] " / WCHS (West Virigina) January 28, 2026 -- The West Virginia Emergency Management Division Amateur Radio Club.


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ARRL Live Events and Podcasts

On the Air LIVE
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On the Air LIVE

Ever wondered what it's really like to take a low-power radio into the field and make contacts with just a few watts? Did you know you can conduct a POTA operation with a super small QRP transceiver, an ultralight antenna, and a smartphone? Join ARRL Education Specialist Wayne Greene, KB4DSF, as he discusses the challenge and fun of QRP field operations.

He will cover beginner-friendly basics like small QRP rigs, antenna
selections, batteries, and CW versus digital modes.

He will discuss his favorite QRP equipment and techniques.
If you're curious about portable operation or ready to take your first steps into QRP, then join Wayne on the ARRL's Learning Center, learn.arrl.org, on February 24t at 8:00pm eastern. The livestream is free to ARRL members.

Preregistration is required and can be accomplished on the Learning Center.

Up Next:

?"- Date: February 24, 2026
?- Time: 8 PM Eastern / 5 PM Pacific
?'? Register Now [ https://learn.arrl.org/webinars/90122 ] | ? Previously Recorded Sessions [ https://learn.arrl.org/events ]


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ARRL Audio News
Listen to ARRL Audio News [ http://www.arrl.org/arrl-audio-news?utm_source=Informz&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=ARRL
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news stories in the world of amateur radio and ARRL, along with interviews
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On the Air
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The America250 Worked All States Operating Event

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in.

ARRL Radiosport and Regulatory Information Manager Bart Jahnke, W9JJ,
explains the rules and awards, and offers some operating strategies.

More info [ http://www.arrl.org/on-the-air-podcast?utm_source=Informz&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=ARRL
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Announcements

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The Northern Arizona DX Association [ https://nadxa.com/ ] (NADXA) has announced the dates for 6th annual Pluto Discovery Anniversary special event, February 14 - 22, 2026. Using the call sign W7P, operations will be based at Lowell Observatory in Flagstaff, Arizona, set up in front of the new Marley Astronomy Discovery Center.

Stations will be active daily, as time and band conditions permit.
This event commemorates the discovery of Pluto by Clyde Tombaugh at the
Lowell Observatory in 1930. Operations will take place in a communications trailer with upgraded equipment.

An ARRL grant was used to heat the trailer and it can now run on solar power with 100-amp hour batteries. With over 100 inches of snowfall each year,
NADXA members will also be operating from their home stations and from out-of-state locations to keep the event on the air.

Tombaugh's nephew, Doug Tombaugh, N3PDT, and his team will be operating as W7P/0. Suggested frequencies are 14.266, 21.366, 28.366, and 7.266 MHz. A certificate and QSL card will be available.


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ARRL will announce the winner of the ARRL Sweepstakes Icom(R) Dream Station
at Orlando HamCation(R), coming to the Central Florida Fairgrounds February
13 - 15, 2026. Hosted by the Orlando Amateur Radio Club and serving as the
ARRL Southeastern Division Convention, HamCation features exhibits, technical and operating forums, a large flea market and tailgate area, and
opportunities to meet ARRL officials and program representatives.

Attendees can learn about initiatives, including the ARRL Year of the Club
and the America250 Worked All States Award.

A Saturday night banquet [ https://www.hamcation.com/banquet ] will include
the presentation of HamCation Awards and a keynote address from ARRL Senior Director of Marketing and Innovation Bob Inderbitzen, NQ1R. Details and
updates are available at hamcation.com [ https://www.hamcation.com/ ] .


In Brief...

The 2026 AM Rally operating event is scheduled from 0000Z February 7 - 0700Z February 9. The event is to encourage the use of amplitude modulation (AM) on the 160-, 80-, 40-, 20-, 15-, 10- , and 6-meter amateur radio bands, and to highlight the various types of AM equipment in use today.

The 2026 AM Rally is open to any and all radio amateurs who are running full carrier amplitude modulation (standard AM) and using any type of radio equipment, old, new, or home brew.

More details available at the AM Rally Homepage [ http://amrally.com/ ] .

Region 1 of the International Amateur Radio Union (IARU) has issued a clarification following reports of the prosecution of amateur radio operators in Belarus.

In the statement [ https://www.iaru-r1.org/2026/iaru-region-1-clarification-regarding-recent-legal-proceedings-in-belarus/
] , Region 1 stresses that "amateur radio is a technical, educational, and service-oriented hobby defined internationally," and emphasizes that while
the individuals involved hold amateur licenses, "the actions leading to their prosecution fall entirely outside the scope of the amateur radio service."
The clarification notes that an amateur radio license "does not grant
immunity from national laws" and does not authorize use of equipment for activities "that contravene the legal framework of a sovereign state,"
adding, "We believe the public narrative surrounding this case has been somewhat misplaced." Region 1 further states that it "does not condone or support any actions by licensed operators that bypass legal requirements or violate the terms of their amateur license," and that the situation "is a matter for the relevant judicial sys

tems."

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Open Positions at ARRL
Come join the headquarters staff of ARRL The National Association for Amateur Radio(R)! We are currently seeking qualified applicants for the following positions:


Membership Manager
Senior RFI Lab Engineer
Public Relations and Outreach Manager

Full details may be found on the ARRL HR web page at www.arrl.org/careers [ http://www.arrl.org/careers?utm_source=Informz&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=ARRL
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The ARRL Solar Report

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ARRL Solar Report January 29, 2026

Solar activity continued at low levels this week. Low level C-class flares
were observed from Regions 4342 and 4353. The majority of the regions were either stable or in decay. New Regions 4359, 4360, and 4361 emerged on the
disk and were numbered. No Earth-directed coronal mass ejections (CMEs) were observed. The forecast calls for solar activity to remain at low levels with
a chance for M-class flares (R1 - R2, minor-moderate) through January 31.


Solar wind parameters reflected a solar sector boundary crossing followed by the likely onset of high speed stream (HSS) conditions. On January 27, phi angle switched into a negative sector. Solar wind speed began to increase
after January 28 to around 610 km/s. Enhancements in the solar wind
environment are expected through January 31 under negative polarity coronal hole high speed streams (CH HSS) influences.


The 10.7-centimeter flux: January 29, 135; January 30, 130; January 31 - February 1, 120; February 2, 130; February 3 - 4, 140; February 5, 130.


Predicted Sunspots: January 29, 122; January 30, 117; January 31, 128;
February 1, 113, February 2, 110; February 3, 137; February 4, 151.


For more information concerning radio propagation, visit [ https://www.arrl.org/technical-information-service?utm_source=Informz&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=ARRL&_zs=OV2xl&_zl=TltC3&utm_source=Informz&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=ARRL
] the ARRL Technical Information Service, read A Quick Guide to HF
Propagation Using Solar Indices [ https://www.qsl.net/4x4xm/Propagation/HF-Propagation-Solar-Indices.htm ] ,
and check out [ https://k9la.us/ ] the Propagation Page of Carl
Luetzelschwab, K9LA.


For customizable propagation charts, visit the VOACAP Online for Ham Radio website [ https://www.voacap.com/ ] .


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Just Ahead in Radiosport

?-?January 29 -- NAQCC CW Sprint (CW)
?-?January 31 -- UBA DX Contest (SSB)
?-?February 1 -- North American SSB Sprint Contest (phone)
?-?February 3 -- ARS Spartan Sprint (CW)
?-?February 4 -- UKEICC 80m Contest (CW)
?-?February 5 - 6 -- Walk for the Bacon QRP Contest (CW)
?-?February 7 - 8 -- LABRE-RS Digi Contest (digital)
?-?February 7 - 8 -- Vermont QSO Party (FT8)
?-?February 7 - 8 -- 10-10 Winter International Winter Contest, SSB (phone) ?-?February 7 - 8 -- F9AA Cup (CW)
?-?February 7 - 8 -- European Union DX Contest (CW, phone)
?-?February 7 - 8 -- Mexico RTTY International Contest (digital)
?-?February 7 - 8 --Minnesota QSO Party (CW, phone)
?-?February 7 - 8 -- FYBO Winter QRP Sprint (CW, phone, digital)
?-?February 7 - 8 -- British Columbia QSO Party (CW, phone)
?-?February 7 - 8 -- North American Sprint (CW) [ https://ncjweb.com/north-american-sprint/ ]

?-?February 9 - 13 -- School Club Roundup (CW, phone, digital) [ https://www.arrl.org/school-club-roundup?utm_source=Informz&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=ARRL&utm_source=Informz&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=ARRL
]

?-?February 10 -- DARC FT4 Contest (digital)
?-?February 11 -- NAQCC CW Sprint (CW)
?-?February 13 - 14 -- YLRL YL-OM Contest (CW, phone, digital)
?-?February 14 -- PODXS 070 Club Valentine Sprint (CW)
?-?February 14 - 15 -- CW WW RTTY WPX Contest (digital)
?-?February 14 -- Asia-Pacific Spring Sprint (CW)
?-?February 14 - 15 -- Russian PSK WW Contest (digital)
?-?February 14 - 15 -- KCJ Topband Contest (CW)
?-?February 14 - 15 --Dutch PAC C Contest (CW, phone)
?-?February 14 - 15 --SKCC Weekend Sprintathon (CW)
?-?February 14 - 15 -- OMISS QSO Party (phone)
?-?February 14 -- RSGB 1.8 MHz Contest (phone)
?-?February 14 - 15 --Balkan HF Contest (CW, phone)
?-?February 15 - 16 -- Run for the Bacon QRP Contest (CW)

Remember to visit the ARRL Contest Calendar [ https://www.arrl.org/contest-calendar?_zs=OV2xl&_zl=geQ73&utm_source=Informz&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=ARRL%20website%20amateur%20radio%20&utm_source=Informz&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=ARRL&utm_source=Informz&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=ARRL&utm_source=Informz&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=ARRL&utm_source=Informz&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=ARRL&utm_source=Informz&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=ARRL&utm_source=Informz&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=ARRL&utm_source=Informz&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=ARRL&utm_source=Informz&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=ARRL&utm_source=Informz&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=ARRL&utm_source=Informz&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=ARRL&utm_source=Informz&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=ARRL&utm_source=Informz&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=ARRL&utm_source=Informz&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=ARRL&utm_source=Informz&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=ARRL&utm_source=Informz&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=ARRL


&utm_source=Informz&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaig&utm_source=Informz&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=ARRL
] for more events and information.


Upcoming Section, State, and Division Conventions

?-?January 30 - 31 | Jackson MS Capital City Hamfest [ http://www.arrl.org/hamfests/jackson-ms-capital-city-hamfest-arrl-mississippi-state-convention?utm_source=Informz&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=ARRL
] , ARRL Mississippi State Convention, Jackson, Mississippi

?-?February 7 | Hendricks County Hamfest [ http://www.arrl.org/hamfests/hendricks-county-hamfest-arrl-indiana-section-convention-1?utm_source=Informz&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=ARRL
] , hosting the ARRL Indiana Section Convention, Danville, Indiana

?-?February 13 - 15 | Orlando HamCation [ http://www.arrl.org/hamfests/orlando-hamcation-arrl-southeastern-division-convention-1?utm_source=Informz&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=ARRL
] , hosting the ARRL Southeastern Division Convention, Orlando, Florida

?-?February 20 - 21 | Greater Houston HamFest [ https://www.arrl.org/hamfests/greater-houston-hamfest-arrl-texas-state-convention-2?utm_source=Informz&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=ARRL
] , hosting the ARRL Texas State Convention, Rosenberg, Texas

?-?February 27 - 28 | ARRL Southwestern Division Convention [ https://www.arrl.org/hamfests/arrl-southwestern-division-convention?utm_source=Informz&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=ARRL
] , Yuma Arizona

?-?February 28 | HAM-CON [ https://www.arrl.org/hamfests/ham-con-arrl-vermont-state-convention-5?utm_source=Informz&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=ARRL
] , ARRL Vermont State Convention, Colchester, Vermont

?-?March 6 - 7 | BirmingHAMfest [ https://www.arrl.org/hamfests/birminghamfest-arrl-alabama-section-convention-2?utm_source=Informz&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=ARRL
] , hosting the ARRL Alabama Section Convention, Trussville, Alabama

?-?March 15 | WINTERFEST 2026 - The National Capital Area Ham Radio Fair [ https://www.arrl.org/hamfests/winterfest-2026-the-national-capital-area-ham-radio-fair-arrl-virginia-state-convention?utm_source=Informz&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=ARRL
] , ARRL Virginia State Convention, Vienna, Virginia

?-?March 21 | St. Patrick's Day Hamfest [ https://www.arrl.org/hamfests/st-patrick-s-day-hamfest-arrl-west-texas-section-convention-2?utm_source=Informz&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=ARRL
] , hosting the ARRL West Texas Section Convention, Midland, Texas

?-?March 28 | Central Dakota Amateur Radio Club Hamfest [ https://w0zrt.com/
] , hosting the ARRL North Dakota State Convention


Remember to search the ARRL Hamfest and Convention [ https://www.arrl.org/hamfests-and-conventions-calendar?_zs=OV2xl&_zl=nww63&utm_source=Informz&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=ARRL&utm_source=Informz&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=ARRL&utm_source=Informz&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=ARRL&utm_source=Informz&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=ARRL&utm_source=Informz&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=ARRL&utm_source=Informz&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=ARRL&utm_source=Informz&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=ARRL&utm_source=Informz&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=ARRL
] Database to find events in your area.


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