A fatal tower accident has resulted in death and injury in West Virginia. Condolences to those who lost family members and best wishes to the injured. For the full story go to
http://www.arrl.org/news/view/fatal-west-virginia-tower-collapse-takes-out-ham-radio-repeaters
The ARRL has now approved CYOP for credit on the DXCC Century Club. For more info
http://www.arrl.org/news/cy0p-operation-approved-for-dxcc-credit
Reports indicate ICOM has a new D-Star radio coming out in February or shortly thereafter. Reports indicate it will have a touch screen and many other features. For more information go to
The site below will take you to the news update from this DXpedition. This page will provide information and the latest updates.
Environment Canada, on Sunday Feb 2,2014 has issued several weather statements and warnings. To see if your area is impacted go to
A 6.5 magnitude earthquake is reported at 0927Z 2 FEB 2014. The location is about a thousand kilometers northeast of the north island of New Zealand. A bulletin was issued for the areas within and bordering the Pacific Ocean BUT DID NOT INCLUDE Alaska, BC,Washington, Oregon and California.
Cuban Amateurs now have access to 60m. In times of crisis these fequencies will be restricted to emergency traffic. For more info go to
http://www.southgatearc.org/news/2014/january/cuban_hams_can_use_60m_band.htm#.UuU0QxDTm1t
Portugal’s amateur community recently received operating permission on some 160M frequencies. For more information go to
Until Feb 9th 2014 the only special event call sign in use will be XM3P. This event is to note the 50th anniversary of the University of Guelph.
The ARRL DXCC Credit desk has now approved this operation. See the link below for further information
http://www.arrl.org/news/7z1es-operation-approved-for-dxcc-credit