Call for Nominations for ARRL Director and Vice Director

Full ARRL members in the ATLANTIC, DAKOTA, DELTA, GREAT LAKES, and MIDWEST Divisions. You have the opportunity to choose a Director and Vice Director to represent you for 3-year terms beginning January 1, 2027.

ARRL is governed by its Board of Directors. A voting Director is chosen by ballot by the full (licensed) ARRL members in each of its 15 divisions. Vice Directors who serve in the absence of the Director at a Board meeting and succeed to the position of Director should a vacancy occur, are chosen at the same time. Elections are held in five divisions per year. It only takes 10 full members in a division to nominate a candidate for either office.

More Information - http://www.arrl.org/news/view/call-for-nominations-for-arrl-director-and-vice-director-3

New EMC Workshop Added to the RSGB Convention Programme

If you want practical advice on identifying the source and mitigating the effects of Radio Frequency Interference, our ‘Finding RFI and minimising its impact‘ workshop is for you.

Part tutorial, part hands-on workshop, the session is an opportunity for RSGB members to learn from RFI experts within the RSGB EMC Committee.

Running on Friday 9 October at Kents Hill Park in Milton Keynes, the morning will cover sources and effects of RFI with examples of radiated and conducted emissions.

In the afternoon, you’ll be exploring radiated emissions by constructing a small loop antenna.

Attendees will also see how to use SDR to identify signals and measure their strength. RSP1B SDRs will kindly be provided by SDRplay.

You will also be able to seek advice on any RFI problems you may have.

RSGB Convention - https://rsgb.org/main/about-us/rsgb-convention/

On-Air Event Celebrates Railroad's 50th Anniversary

The W3ND radio club has stepped back in time aboard a 1920s vintage rail coach. This railroad operates daily for passenger and freight needs.

Look at their special events on their website - https://www.mhrailroad.com

With radio in hand, join us on the airways from 12 noon to 4 pm. –4UTC at 14.260 & 7.190 MHz SSB, 14.025 & 7.050 CW, and IRLP station 7060.

QSL cards may be requested on the form on the W3ND website, and one will be mailed to you.

Public viewing is available from the Race Street entrance. Rides are available with the purchase of a ticket.

W3ND - https://w3nd.org/