The ARRL has filed a Petition for Reconsideration with the FCC concerning a waiver granted to the ReconRobotics Corporation for a device known as the ReconScout - a remote-controlled surveillance robot designed for use in hazardous areas.
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Newsflash
Not Going To Dayton? Then Get On The Air!
While amateur radio enthusiasts from all over the world are gathering in Dayton, Ohio this weekend, maybe you are one of the many opeartors who won't be traveling and would rather turn on the radio and work a contest. In the Americas, one option is the Manchester Mineira All America CW Contest.
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N2IC Holds CW Sweeps Lead; K6LL Win Streak Ends
Steve London N2IC continues to hold the edge in the 2008 ARRL November Sweepstakes CW Contest, as the defending champ from 2007 has a 26 contact lead over Alexander Avramov LZ4AX, who claimed second place with an effort from WP3R in Puerto Rico. Other leaders include K0EU in Low Power and N6RO in Unlimited, who may have ended the seven year winning streak of Dave Hachadorian K6LL.
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ICOM PS-125 Mods
Technical Reference/Power Supply
Fan modification for the ICOM PS-125, by KK5DR


ARRL RTTY Roundup Kicks Off 2009 Contest Year
As the calendar turns to January 2009, that means RTTY contesters get the opportunity to kick off the New Year with the ARRL RTTY Roundup. After another record setting number of logs in 2008, this contest seems ready to grow again this year. Also, will Hurricane Gustav derail the 14 year winning streak of AA5AU?
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South America the focus in WWSA CW Contest
It will feel a lot like a CQ WW Contest with the exchange and point system, except that South American stations are worth extra points - that's because they are the focus of this weekend's WWSA CW Contest, sponsored by the Grupo Argentino de Radiotelegrafia (GACW).
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Georgia QSO and Gagarin Cup Highlight Weekend Tests
If you enjoy chasing counties in a state QSO Party, then in terms of pure numbers, the Peach State is for you this weekend, as the Georgia QSO Party starts a series of state contests in the USA. If you are in Europe, then the Yuri Gagarin International DX Contest may be your choice on the contest schedule on this second weekend of April.
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