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The ARRL Letter


John E. Ross, KD8IDJ [ mailto:jross@arrl.org ] , Editor | February 6, 2025

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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.


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Follow along for photos from Orlando HamCation on the ARRL Facebook page 
www.facebook.com/share/1FQRXSNCrh/? [
https://www.facebook.com/share/1FQRXSNCrh/? ] .


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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 ] .


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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. The net, known for
relaying surface observations into the National Hurricane Center, is also
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