ARRL reports four radio amateurs will head to the International Space Station (ISS) aboard a commercial flight, thanks to Amateur Radio on the International Space Station (ARISS) ARRL say: They are Raja Chari, KI5LIU; Tom Marshburn, KE5HOC; Kayla Barron, KI5LAL, Read more…
Year: 2021
Antarctic Treaty special event stations….
To celebrate the 60th anniversary Antarctic Treaty Signature, the Russian Robinson Club will activate the following special event stations (each representing a country that initially signed the Antarctic Treaty) between October 1st and December 31st during this event: R60ANT – Russia Read more…
Big sunspots turn toward Earth….
Two of the biggest sunspots in years are turning toward Earth. Wide enough to swallow planets, the active regions are entering Earth’s ‘strike-zone’, meaning any flares or CMEs this week would probably be Earth-directed. Even if they don’t explode, the Read more…
Saudi Amateur (HZ) special event…./
By the time you read this, special event stations 7Z91ND, 8Z91ND and HZ91ND will be active to celebrate the 91st anniversary the ‘Unification Day for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’ and ‘Saudi National Day’ (September 23rd). The SES stations will be active until September 25th. Read more…