A contact on 2 metres spanned the Atlantic via FT 8. To learn more of the who what when and where go to
http://www.arrl.org/news/historic-2-meter-transatlantic-contact-reported
New Jersey Turns in His Licence to the FCC
AS a result of causing interference on non ham bands a NJ Ham will have to pay a fine, surrender his licence and follow other conditions. To learn more go to
http://www.arrl.org/news/radio-amateur-to-lose-license-as-part-of-enforcement-case-settlement
Vandals Damage Repeater Site In Oregon
Over the weekend of June 15 2019 vandals cut wires etc and a radio tower came down. To read more go to
W1AW FIELD DAY 2019 SCHEDULE
The ARRL has announced the following 2019 Field Day Schedule for W1AW
http://www.arrl.org/news/view/w1aw-announces-arrl-field-day-bulletin-schedule
Idaho Hams Pick Up Communication. June 2019
When communications failed in Bonners Ferry Idaho it was local hams who kept communications going. A short article reports the story
https://www.bonnersferryherald.com/local_news/20190606/ares_save_the_day
An Article Promoting Field Day and Amateur Radio in BC’s Lower Mainland.
The approaching field day is generating some media interest in ham radio, Here is one such article.
New Winlink Gateway Frequencies June 13 2019
The Winlink team has made the following announcement
17 Meters added to the following Gateways that did not already have it, all modes.Frequencies are Center and update your channels lists or enter manually.
This increases the scan time so you may need to try a few connects to catch your desired frequency.
All gateways are Icom 7300 at 50 watts to OCF style antennas, and at government facilities with E-power.
YS1YS EL SALVADOR 18108.5
YN1SN NICARAGUA 18106.8
TI0BCR COSTA RICA 18107.3
HR0COP HONDURAS 18108.7
HI8COE DOMINICAN REPUBLIC 18108.2
[RAC-Bulletin] RAC supports Canadian National Parks on the Air event (CNPOTA): January 1 to December 31, 2019
National Parks on the Air Special Event Station VC7FL JULY1 -AUG 31 2019
There will be a special event station established as part of the National Parks on the Air program. A station will be established in Fort Langley. Fort Langley has a significant historical history in the development of British Columbia. If you would like to participate in this event please contact Fred Orsetti VE7IO.
ARRL Kids Day June 15 2019
The ARRL will hold their second Kids Day event for 2019. For all the information you need on this event go to