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The ARRL Letter


John E. Ross, KD8IDJ [ mailto:jross@arrl.org ] , Editor | February 13, 2025

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In this Issue:
т-ЂAmateur Radio Emergency Preparedness Act Re-Introduced 
т-ЂAmateur Radio Emergency Service Renews Relationship with Red Cross in
Puerto Rico 

т-ЂRigExpert's Administrative Office Destroyed in Russian Missile Attack т-"
Production Remains Intact 

т-ЂThis Weekend: ARRL International DX Contest - CW 
т-ЂRobert "Bob" Naumann, W5OV, Silent Key 
т-ЂGrant will Help Young Amateur Radio Operators Become Contesters 
т-ЂAmateur Radio in the News 
т-ЂARRL Podcasts 
т-ЂIn Brief... 
т-ЂAnnouncements 
т-ЂThe ARRL Solar Report 
т-ЂJust Ahead in Radiosport 
т-ЂUpcoming Section, State, and Division Conventions 
т-ЂDid You Know?

Amateur Radio Emergency Preparedness Act Re-Introduced

Legislation Will Increase Communication Options During Natural Disasters

[https://www.arrl.org/news/amateur-radio-emergency-preparedness-act-re-introduced]



WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators Roger Wicker, R-Miss., and Richard Blumenthal, D-
Conn., and Representatives August Pfluger, R-Tex., and Joe Courtney, D-Conn.
announced their joint re-introduction of legislation in the Senate and House
to restore the right to Amateur Radio operators to install the antennas
necessary to serve their communities.

 
Homeowner association rules often prevent Amateur Radio operators from
installing antennas at their homes even though Amateur Radio has proven to be
essential in emergencies and natural disasters such as hurricanes when other
means of communication fail. CONTINUED ON ARRL NEWS [
https://www.arrl.org/news/amateur-radio-emergency-preparedness-act-re-introduced?utm_source=Informz&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=ARRL
]


Geochron Global Operational Awareness
[http://www.geochron.com/ham-radio-4k/]


Amateur Radio Emergency Service Renews Relationship with Red Cross in Puerto
Rico


Amateur Radio Emergency Service(R) (ARES(R)) in the ARRL Puerto Rico Section
has signed a renewal Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the American Red
Cross Puerto Rico Region. The agreement establishes a framework of
cooperation and a close working relationship with ARRL ARES volunteers. 

 
Both ARES and the Red Cross agree that, with the resources of both
organizations, the public will be best served during disasters, emergencies,
and other public service related situations.


[http://www.arrl.org/files/file/Public Service/ARES/MOU/MOU ARRL Red Cross PR
2025.pdf]



ARRL Puerto Rico Section Manager Carmen N. Greene, KP4QVQ, believes the new
MOU benefits everyone. "The renewal of the existing MOU with the American Red
Cross of Puerto Rico is a testament to the relationship and commitment we
have at the local section level with the legendary organization," she said.
"We feel that our communities will greatly benefit from the joint efforts to
train and practice the ability to pass messages when the normal
infrastructure is not available."

 
She added that as a new Section Manager, it feels great to have this
experience with an important organization, as well as having great contact
with all the hams around the island.

 
You can read the entire MOU here [ http://www.arrl.org/files/file/Public
Service/ARES/MOU/MOU ARRL Red Cross PR 2025.pdf ] .


Dr. Duino
[http://www.digirig.net/]


RigExpert's Administrative Office Destroyed in Russian Missile Attack т-"
Production Remains Intact


On February 12, 2025, RigExpert's administrative office, in Kyiv, Ukraine,
was destroyed by a Russian ballistic missile. All employees are reported to
be safe.


RigExpert is a leading manufacturer of antenna and cable analyzers and
officials said they are committed to restoring operations as soon as
possible.


"Our top priority is the safety of our team and the continuity of our
operations," said Ashot Andeev, Chief Executive Officer. "While our
administrative office is in ruins, our production facilities survived,
allowing us to continue serving our customers and partners." 


The company is working to minimize delays and fulfill its commitments while
maintaining customer support operations.


[https://rooftowers.com/]


This Weekend: ARRL International DX Contest - CW

[http://www.arrl.org/arrl-dx]


The ARRL International DX Contest - CW is this weekend, starting at 0000 UTC
on Saturday, February 15, and concluding at 2359 UTC on Sunday, February 16.
This contest is a great opportunity for US and Canadian amateurs to make DX
contacts and boost their DXCC totals.

 
2024 saw a record 5,552 entries and Solar Cycle 25 has continued to peak
since. Don't miss it!

 
For complete rules and more information, visit www.arrl.org/arrl-dx [
http://www.arrl.org/arrl-dx?utm_source=Informz&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=ARRL
] .


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