New Book Release: ARRL On the Air Yearbooks

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New Book Release: ARRL On the Air Yearbooks

Enjoy On the Air magazine with a collection of colorful articles featured in issues from 2020-2021 and 2022-2023. The On the Air Yearbooks cover a range of ham radio interests and topics, delivering introductory techniques and stories that help hams get the most out of their amateur radio license. They cover what to do with a Technician-class license, how to operate on HF, and WSJT-X modes like FT8 and WSPR. They’re also full of practical information about handheld radios, repeaters, satellites, Parks on the Air®, and participating in ARRL Field Day.

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Fire Prevention Week Special Event

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From the 5th October through 11th October, a special annual event will take place promoting fire safety during Fire Prevention Week, with the theme being Lithium-ion battery fire safety where we mention a safety tip with the contacts.

The following stations usually participate: KF2IRE, N1F through N9F, and VA3FIRE from Ontario and a printable certificate is available from hamfire.com where the event information is.

The lead station is N4F in Gainesville FL. VA3FIRE is a wildcard station that can help with earning that certificate. The various stations spot themselves on DX Summit and as it is not a contest stations can be found on most HF bands working SSB and some FT-8.

Fire Prevention Week (Facebook) - https://www.facebook.com/groups/hamfire/posts/758888044559907/

Antenna Removal Takes Away Amateur Life

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Ray Pratt, 92, says Stockton Council has told him to take down the poles which enable him to continue his hobby speaking to people around the world.

A disabled amateur radio enthusiast says his local council has "taken away my life" by telling him to take down poles which allow him to pursue his cherished hobby. Ray Pratt, 92, has made friends with fellow radio users all over the world for more than four decades.

But the wheelchair user says this vital link could now be severed as Stockton Council would not let him keep the two poles supporting an antenna in his back garden. No neighbours put objections in to the widower and great-grandfather's planning application.

But the council rejected it, saying the slim metal 10m and 7.5m "masts" outside his bungalow were clearly visible over fences, from gardens and above rooftops. Planning officers argued the structures were "lightweight and slender" but 3.7m taller than the bungalows.

Media Story - https://www.gazettelive.co.uk/news/teesside-news/amateur-radio-enthusiast-says-council-32479413