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The First Rookie Roundup -- Coming April 18
Sunday, 09 May 2010 06:49 | 
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The ARRL's newest contest -- the Rookie Roundup -- is getting a lot of buzz among newly-licensed amateurs. Designed as a modern equivalent to the ARRL Novice Roundup from a few decades ago, this new incarnation combines a competitive event with some on-the-air training. The first Rookie Roundup is scheduled for April 18 and will be an SSB contest.
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Newsflash
| CQ WW Contest Chiefs To Hold Webinar Session |
| After controversy erupted this Summer over the judging of the 2008 CQ WW DX Contests, three top members of the CQ WW Contest Committee will discuss what lies ahead in the 2009 SSB and CW contests in a special webinar sponsored by the Potomac Valley Radio Club, which will take place on Sunday, October 11 at 2200 GMT. read full article |
| 23 cm loop antenna |
| Antennas/VHF UHF Loop yagi antenna for 23 cm band based on N6CA project |
| Spanish radio hams gear-up for '7th Antarctic Week' |
| Spanish amateur radio operators will activate the special callsign AO1ANT between February 22-28th read full article |
| "Shootout" Expected in CQ WW CW Low Power Battle |
| The big question this year is can anyone stop Joseph "Bud" Trench AA3B as he tries for his fourth consecutive World Low Power victory from V26K in Antigua. Trench will draw some big time challengers this year, as John Crovelli P40W drops down from the High Power category and Scott Redd K0DQ makes a return to CQ WW as P40Q. read full article |
| Multipliers Galore In 2010 Australian Shires Contest |
| After a successful start in 2009, the Australian Shires Contest returns for 2010, with organizers hoping that they can get even more hams from around the world to turn their antennas "Down Under" for a few contacts. If you like multipliers, this is for you, as 741 different "Shires" are up for grabs. read full article |
| The Manager's Blog: Alice in Wonderland… |
| This week Peter talks about the RSGB presidential installation dinner, Board and regional council meetings, the Haiti earthquake, Repeater abuse and work on the new National Amateur Radio Centre at Bletchley Park |
