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Path: ...!news.misty.com!weretis.net!feeder9.news.weretis.net!panix!.POSTED.panix6.panix.com!rri.panix.com!robomod!not-for-mail From: "ARRL Letter" <memberlist@arrl.org> Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.moderated,rec.radio.amateur.misc,rec.radio.amateur.policy,rec.radio.info Subject: The ARRL Letter for February 6, 2025 Followup-To: rec.radio.amateur.moderated,rec.radio.amateur.misc,rec.radio.amateur.policy Date: Thu, 6 Feb 2025 18:36:53 EST Organization: American Radio Relay League Approved: RRAM Approval Key <rram-approval-key@panix.com>, RRI Admin <rec-radio-info-request@panix.com> Message-ID: <2446859328.2@informz.net> Reply-To: memberlist@arrl.org Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain;charset=UTF-8 Injection-Info: reader2.panix.com; posting-host="panix6.panix.com:166.84.1.6"; logging-data="17805"; mail-complaints-to="abuse@panix.com" X-RRI-Policy: http://www.panix.com/~rram/usenet/rri/index.html X-RRI-Info-1: Send submissions to rec-radio-info@panix.com X-RRI-Info-2: Send technical complaints to rec-radio-info-request@panix.com X-RRI-Info-3: Send complaints about policy to rec-radio-info-request@panix.com X-Comment-1: The moderators do not necessarily agree or disagree with this article. 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Ross, KD8IDJ [ mailto:jross@arrl.org ] , Editor | February 6, 2025 ARRL Home Page http://www.arrl.org ARRL Audio News http://arrl.org/arrl-audio-news [https://www.icomamerica.com/lineup/amateur/] In this Issue: �-�Learning Opportunity - On the Air Live: "How to Use Your Handheld Radio" �-�This Weekend: Orlando HamCation(R) �-�Training the Next Generation of Net Controllers �-�Hurricane Watch Net Turning 60, Seeking Net Control Operators �-�Amateur Radio in the News �-�ARRL Podcasts �-�In Brief... �-�Announcements �-�The ARRL Solar Report �-�Just Ahead in Radiosport �-�Upcoming Section, State, and Division Conventions �-�Did You Know? Learning Opportunity - On the Air Live: "How to Use Your Handheld Radio" [http://learn.arrl.org] ARRL is helping members get the most out of amateur radio through On the Air Live, a monthly series of training sessions. The live events are hosted by ARRL Education Specialist Wayne Greene, KB4DSF, and offer a deep dive into topics hams will find useful. "We had a great crowd at January's On the Air Live," said Greene. "We showed folks how to get started in slow scan television (SSTV)." The next OTA Live is February 25 at 8:00 PM EST and will be on the topic of "How to Use Your Handheld Radio." Registration in advance is required [ https://learn.arrl.org/events?fbclid=IwY2xjawIR2WVleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHfyoPR_iXhWfuYMDs7pAQ8cxU1qFwied-wwmKxGFSjUf5dUD98KQsYoGjA_aem_Kmj-WoEu85-cNdUqbHksgQ ] , but is free for ARRL members. If you can't make the live event, a recording will be available in the ARRL Learning Center [ https://learn.arrl.org/ ] . "On the Air Live is a perfect intersection of education and inspiration. We want participants to come away empowered and inspired to make the most of their involvement in ham radio," said ARRL Education and Learning Manager Steve Goodgame, K5ATA. The monthly events tie in with content from On the Air magazine, which will match the current subject matter of OTA Live. All ARRL members have digital access to On the Air and three other high quality magazines at www.arrl.org/magazines [ http://www.arrl.org/magazines?utm_source=Informz&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=ARRL ] . "We look forward to having members join us for OTA Live. The more, the merrier, and we hope to help get hams more involved in the hobby," said Greene. Find On the Air Live and replays in the ARRL Learning Center at learn.arrl.org [ http://learn.arrl.org ] . Geochron Global Operational Awareness [http://www.geochron.com/ham-radio-4k/] This Weekend: Orlando HamCation(R) Visit the ARRL Booth at Orlando HamCation(R) [ https://www.hamcation.com/ ] 2025, hosting the ARRL Southeastern Division Convention. It is being held Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, February 7-9, 2025, at the Central Florida Fairgrounds and Expo Park, 4603 West Colonial Drive, Orlando, Florida 32808. [https://www.facebook.com/share/1FQRXSNCrh/?] Follow along for photos from Orlando HamCation on the ARRL Facebook page www.facebook.com/share/1FQRXSNCrh/? [ https://www.facebook.com/share/1FQRXSNCrh/? ] . [https://surgestop.com/filter-products/index.html] Training the Next Generation of Net Controllers Amateur radio operators are known for their desire and unique ability to provide public service through communications. Whether activated for a severe weather event or a local event such as a marathon or bike ride, the utility value and versatility of the Amateur Radio Service is enjoyed by communities around the country. One critical aspect of coordinating the communications is the role of net controller. These key volunteers bring order to chaos and flow to information. It is a specialized skill that requires development, practice, and training. On February 1, Connecticut volunteers [ https://ctares.org/ ] in the Amateur Radio Emergency Service(R) (ARES(R)) [ http://www.arrl.org/ares?utm_source=Informz&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=ARRL ] held a training session. The session drew dozens of radio amateurs from around the state to a packed room inside the Newington Volunteer Fire Department. The half-day course, led by ARRL Connecticut Section Manager Douglas Sharafanowich, WA1SFH, was dynamic and participatory. Georg Papp, K1YBO, is a controller and Assistant Net Manager for the Western Connecticut (WESCONN) Traffic Net, a part of the ARRL(R) National Traffic System(R) (NTS(R)) [ https://www.arrl.org/nts?utm_source=Informz&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=ARRL ] . It serves to flow messages into, out of, and throughout the state and to serve as a training net. He was excited to see the high number of attendees. "We always encourage new people to step up to volunteer for the net, and this helps provide a pathway for them," he said. In the training, Sharafanowich highlighted examples of needing a robust group of trained Net Control Station (NCS) operators. "When a �-�Black Sky' event takes place, it is rarely limited to an 8-hour shift. We will need trained NCS operators not only to provide for initial shift coverage, but also, we will need relief NCS operators to cover following shifts," he said. If you'd like to get involved as a net control station, talk with your local ARRL Emergency Coordinator or District Emergency Coordinator to express interest. You may also find NTS net resources in your area at nts2.arrl.org [ http://nts2.arrl.org ] . [https://rooftowers.com/] Hurricane Watch Net Turning 60, Seeking Net Control Operators [https://hwn.org/] The Hurricane Watch Net [ https://hwn.org/ ] (HWN), founded on Labor Day weekend 1965, is celebrating its 60th anniversary in 2025. 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