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The ARRL Letter


John E. Ross, KD8IDJ [ mailto:jross@arrl.org ] , Editor | February 20, 2025

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http://arrl.org/arrl-audio-news

[https://www.icomamerica.com/lineup/amateur/]


In this Issue:
�-�More Seats Available for On the Air Live 
�-�DX Opportunities Abound Around ARRL International DX Contest 
�-�Bob Buus, W2OD, ARRL Northern New Jersey Section Manager, Silent Key 
�-�Changes in the ARRL Iowa Section 
�-�High School and a Sci-Fi Movie Spark Interest in Amateur Radio 
�-�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?

More Seats Available for On the Air Live

[https://learn.arrl.org/events?fbclid=IwY2xjawIR2WVleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHfyoPR_iXhWfuYMDs7pAQ8cxU1qFwied-wwmKxGFSjUf5dUD98KQsYoGjA_aem_Kmj-WoEu85-cNdUqbHksgQ]



Due to significant demand, ARRL has expanded the number of available spots
for this month's On the Air Live, an online training session linked to
content in the current issue of On the Air magazine. The program quickly
reached its original capacity. The live event will be hosted by ARRL
Education Specialist Wayne Greene, KB4DSF.

 
"It is a good problem to have," said ARRL Education and Learning Manager
Steve Goodgame, K5ATA. "We can easily add more capacity, and we're glad that
ARRL members are responding so positively to the concept," he said.


OTA Live is scheduled for 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/ ] .


Geochron Global Operational Awareness
[https://www.geochron.com/hamclub/]


DX Opportunities Abound Around ARRL International DX Contest

With Solar Cycle 25 still at peak conditions, and several popular contests
this time of year, there have been some interesting, if not totally rare, DX
opportunities on the HF bands. Spots have been flying on DX club email
reflectors this week. VK9XU on Christmas Island, V73WW on Marshall Island,
5N9DTG in Nigeria, KH7AL/KH9 on Wake Island, and 7Q2MM in Malawi have all
been noted, among many others. 

 
The featured DXpedition timeline on DX-World.net [ https://www.dx-world.net/
] shows a number of interesting opportunities to add to the logbook totals in
the next several weeks. A full slate of operators is fanned out around the
world for the ARRL International DX Contest [
https://www.arrl.org/arrl-dx?utm_source=Informz&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=ARRL
] . The CW portion was this past weekend, and the phone weekend starts March
1 at 0000z. 

 
"Getting on the air and being familiar with current propagation conditions is
a great way to prepare for contests," said ARRL Contest Program Manager Paul
Bourque, N1SFE. Contest activity is on an upward trend with the peaking solar
cycle. Bourque hopes more entrants brings an even higher level of excitement
to the contest. "Last year," he noted, "we saw a record number of logs
submitted. I hope even more operators participate this year. You don't have
to be a big gun to be part of it. Everyone is welcome, hopefully the solar
cycle will give even modest stations like mine access to a global playing
field."


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


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


YLRL Scholarships Available for Students

[https://ylrl.net/]


The Young Ladies Radio League (YLRL) has announced its Memorial Scholarship
program for 2025. The scholarship program is aimed at female amateur radio
operators studying radio, communications, electronics or amateur radio
related arts and sciences.


There are three Memorial Scholarship award categories:
�-�The Ethel Smith, K4LMB, Memorial Scholarship �-" $2,500 award
�-�The Mary Lou Brown, NM7N, Memorial Scholarship �-" $2,500 award
�-�The Martha "Marte" Wessel, K0EPE, Memorial Scholarship �-" $1,500 award

"YLRL is committed to investing in women in amateur radio, and we believe
that every act of volunteerism through amateur radio, even a small one, helps
turn the world into a better place," said Vicki Zumwalt, N6KLS, President of
YLRL. "We hope that our scholarships will not only encourage students to
learn more about science, technology, and engineering but also inspire them
to take pride in being an amateur radio operator and to encourage others to
do so as well."


The YLRL believes that education in the fields or radio, communications,
electronics, and amateur-related arts and sciences will play an important
role in shaping the world's future. Through these memorial scholarships, YLRL
hopes to encourage female students to learn more about amateur radio.


To qualify, students must be female, have an amateur radio license, meet the
requirements listed on the YLRL website [ https://ylrl.net/ ] and apply using
the online application [ https://ylrl.net/Scholarships/ ] . Applications are
due by April 30, 2025. Winners will be announced in July 2025.


The Young Ladies Radio League (YLRL) is an international non-profit
organization of female amateur radio enthusiasts. It was founded in 1939 and
is the longest-running YL club in the world.


[https://rooftowers.com/]


Bob Buus, W2OD, ARRL Northern New Jersey Section Manager, Silent Key

[https://wbhfh.com/obituary/robert-g-buus/]


Robert "Bob" Buus, W2OD, passed away on February 18, 2025. He has served as
the ARRL Northern New Jersey Section Manager since 2020. Buus served as an
Assistant Section Manager, Emergency Coordinator, and Net Manager prior to
his appointment. 
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