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July QST

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AREDN at the US Marine Corps Marathon
Mark D. Braunstein, WA4KFZ

Learn how ham radio operators supported communications at the 2019 Marine
Corps Marathon with the help of the Amateur Radio Emergency Data Network [
https://www.arednmesh.org/ ] (AREDN), a digital technology that lets hams
make high-speed uploads of data about runners who need help and other
important race information. The 2021 Marine Corps Marathon will be October
29-31 in Washington, DC. AREDN came into being in 2015, and the technology
has been used for digital radio communications at many events. Read QST [
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May/June On the Air

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Build an End-Fed Half-Wave Antenna from a Kit
Frank Bontenbal, PA2DKW

ARRL is offering [ http://www.arrl.org/end-fed-half-wave-antenna-kit ] a
four-band end-fed half-wave (EFHW) antenna kit through a partnership with HF
Kits. This step-by-step article shows how to assemble the antenna, which
works on 10, 15, 20, and 40 meters. This is a great antenna for new hams who
want to try HF operating during Cycle 25. EFHWs are easy to set up, making
them popular with portable operators. Read On the Air [
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May/June QEX

Read about cutting-edge radio technology and breakthroughs from ham radio's
greatest minds. Read QEX [
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May/June NCJ

Get radiosport techniques and tips from today's top contesters. Read NCJ [
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Podcasts

Eclectic Tech - Episode 35 - June 3 [
http://www.arrl.org/files/file/Eclec...isode%2035.mp3 ]


Patrick Stoddard, WD9EWK, talks about the current state of amateur radio
satellites, including tips for making satellite contacts on ARRL Field Day.
Listen now [
https://blubrry.com/eclectictech/768...ch-episode-35/ ]


On the Air - Episode 18 - June 10

Nashua Area Radio Society President Fred Kemmerer, AB1OC, talks about how
hams can use Field Day to hone their skills and give amateur radio more
public exposure. Listen now [ https://blubrry.com/arrlontheair/ ]


On the Air Blog

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Knit Earpad Covers for Headphones

With help from his wife, who knows how to knit, Daniel Rosenne, 4X1SK, made
the earpads on his headphones more comfortable with a pair of knitted cotton
covers. Not only do they feel nicer on your skin, but you can wash the
covers. If you don t know how to knit, don t worry. In his blog post, Daniel
tells you what you need and how to do it. Read now [
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Education & Learning

Webinar - Improving Your Club s 2021 Field Day Score [
https://www.gotostage.com/channel/d8...c08c33d7e1e3e5 ]

June 10 @ 8 p.m. EDT (0000 UTC)

ARRL Contest Program Manager Paul Bourque, N1SFE, tells you how your club can
get the best score possible for Field Day. Register now [
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Webinar - Introduction to Remote HF Operation
June 22 @ 1 p.m. EDT (1700 UTC)

Davide Lanfranconi, W6DGE, and Kevin Shin-Wheeler, N7KSW, members of the Cal
Poly Amateur Radio Club, will talk about how the club got its remote HF
station on the air. Register now [
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Products & Promotions

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Are You Ready for Field Day?

ARRL Field Day [ http://www.arrl.org/field-day ] is almost here, and now is
your last chance to gear up with our official 2021 Field Day merchandise [
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from T-shirts, pins, and patches, to tumblers and notebooks. Order yours [
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Be sure to bring the ARRL Field Day Guide [
http://www.arrl.org/files/file/Pubs/...y%20Insert.pdf ] to your club's
operation. This pull-out supplement from the June issue of QST is filled with
hints for efficiently setting up and running your station, a safety
checklist, a handy guide for tracking bonus points, and more! It features a
delicious chili recipe using ARRL's specially formulated, private-label chili
[ http://www.arrl.org/shop/Field-Day-C...JbBm&_zl=sGKv1 ]
seasoning! Cook up a batch and feed the whole Field Day group!


Membership

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A Look Inside the ARRL Lab

The ARRL Laboratory does some of the most important work in support of our
members. This includes equipment testing for QST Product Review, the
Technical Information Service, and advocacy on behalf of amateur radio.


Learn more about what the ARRL Lab does with this short video [
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3vvu020gYDQ ] .


From the Development Office

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2021 Diamond Club

The ARRL Diamond Club is a giving program for ARRL's most committed members.
Join or renew with a contribution of $375 or more and receive a limited
edition First Day Cover display with an original Amateur Radio stamp and
Diamond Club Challenge Coin. New and returning members who give $100 or more
will receive the Challenge Coin. Learn more at arrl.org/the-arrl-diamond-club
[ http://arrl.org/the-arrl-diamond-club ] .


Ham Radio in the News

Read The Boston Globe s charming story [
https://www.bostonglobe.com/2021/05/...little-family/
] about how discovering ham radio helped relieve one family s stress during
the pandemic-related isolation of the past year. ARRL Product Development
Manager Bob Inderbitzen, NQ1R, is quoted in the story, and says that many
others have become interested in ham radio and its uses during the pandemic.
Read now [
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]


Conventions & Events

QSO Today Virtual Ham Expo [ https://www.qsotodayhamexpo.com/ ] | Aug 14-15,
2021


Huntsville Hamfest [ https://hamfest.org/ ] , the ARRL Southeastern Division
Convention

Huntsville, Alabama | Aug 21-22, 2021

2022 ARRL National Convention [ http://www.arrl.org/arrl-expo ] at Orlando
HamCation

Orlando, Florida | Feb 10-13, 2022

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