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The ARRL Letter
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John E. Ross, KD8IDJ [ mailto:jross@arrl.org ] , Editor | October 31, 2024

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In this Issue:
т-ЂARRL Recognizes University of Scranton During Amateur Radio Station
Dedication 

т-Ђ$47,000 Raised for Amateur Radio STEM Education Through ARRL Online
Auction 

т-ЂAll Treats, No Tricks, in ARRL November Sweepstakes 
т-ЂAmateur Radio in the News 
т-ЂARRL Podcasts 
т-ЂIn Brief... 
т-ЂAnnouncements 
т-ЂThe K7RA Solar Update 
т-ЂJust Ahead in Radiosport 
т-ЂUpcoming Section, State, and Division Conventions

ARRL Recognizes University of Scranton During Amateur Radio Station
Dedication


The University of Scranton in Pennsylvania has a new amateur radio station,
W3USR. A dedication was held at the university's Loyola Science Center on
Friday, October 25, 2024, led by Dr. Nathaniel Frissell, W2NAF, an Associate
Professor of physics and electrical engineering, and club advisor for the
University of Scranton Amateur Radio Club.

 
The new W3USR University of Scranton Amateur Radio Statio [
https://scranton.edu/w3usr ] n supports the radio club, academic research,
and the university's outreach to the community. Frissell kicked off the
dedication by framing the station's purpose for education, research, service,
and fun.

 
"With the establishment of your radio club and station, you're not just
creating a technical resource; you're building a vibrant community of
learners and innovators," said Bob Inderbitzen, NQ1R, the Director of
Marketing and Innovation for ARRLТЎ. Inderbitzen is also a staff advisor the
ARRL Collegiate Amateur Radio Program [ https://www.arrl.org/WeWantU ] .

 
Club President Gerard Piccini, KD2ZHK, ceremonially handed an application for
ARRL affiliation to Inderbitzen, who responded by presenting the University
of Scranton Amateur Radio Club with a certificate as the newest ARRL
Affiliated Club. Since its inception in 1918, the Affiliated Club Program has
united amateur radio clubs to enhance the Amateur Radio Service, recognizing
their crucial role in developing active radio operators and serving local
communities.

 
"You are now part of a thriving network of college ham radio stations across
the country, each contributing to a larger tapestry of knowledge, innovation,
and fun," said Inderbitzen.

 
Before the dedication, students provided tours of W3USR. Perched five stories
up, the room committed to the new station is impressive for being well
appointed with the latest amateur radio gear, but also for its panoramic
views of the campus and city of Scranton. THIS STORY CONTINUES ON ARRL NEWS [
https://www.arrl.org/news/arrl-recognizes-university-of-scranton-during-amateur-radio-station-dedication
] . (Link takes you to rest of story.)


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$47,000 Raised for Amateur Radio STEM Education Through ARRL Online Auction

ARRL Online Auction 2024
[https://www.arrl.org/arrl-online-auction]


The 19th annual ARRL Online Auction, sponsored by RT Systems Inc. [
https://www.rtsystemsinc.com/ ] , went off without a hitch from October 18 -
24, 2024. In addition to hundreds of views, the auction saw 329 individual
bidders vying for equipment, vintage books, "mystery junk boxes" from the
ARRL Lab, and more.


There were 206 items up for bid and more than 1430 bids were recorded with 40
items finishing in overtime bidding. This year's ARRL Online Auction grossed
more than $47,000.


Top three items with the most bids were, both with 25 bids each, Mastrant
rope and ARRL Field Day Cooler Bag surprise, and with 24 bids was one of the
mystery junk boxes.


Proceeds from the yearly ARRL Online Auction go directly to ARRL's education
programs, including promoting activities to license new hams, strengthening
amateur radio's emergency service training, offering continuing technical and
operating education, and creating instructional materials.


The ARRL Teachers Institute on Wireless Technology trains educators to
incorporate amateur radio and wireless communications into their science,
technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) lessons. This is creating a
real impact on the number of new hams across the country. See more about the
program at www.arrl.org/TI [ http://www.arrl.org/TI ] .


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All Treats, No Tricks, in ARRL November Sweepstakes

ARRL Black Diamond Logo
[https://www.arrl.org/]


Halloween is here, which means ARRL Sweepstakes is knocking at the door. No
tricks, though, said ARRL Contest Program Manager Paul Bourque, N1SFE. "If
the band conditions are as good as they were this last weekend, we're in for
a real treat."

 
The CW weekend of ARRL Sweepstakes is November 2 т-" 3. ARRL Sweepstakes is
the "oldest domestic contest, beginning in 1930," with competition at the
individual, multi-operator, and school club levels.

 
In this contest, multipliers are the 85 ARRL and RAC Sections; each may be
worked once in the contest, regardless of band. The exchange is daunting for
contest first-timers, but familiar to those who have operated it before.
Contacts may be made on 160, 80, 40, 20, 15, and 10 meters, but because
multipliers may only be worked once, activity tends to cluster on the bands
that are open and populated.

 
Phone weekend will be November 16 т-" 18.
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