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The ARRL Letter
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Richard Moseson, W2VU, Editor | October 1, 2026
- Year of the Club . Special Delivery to 7Q (Malawi)
- Year of the Club . Keep on Truckin'
- Ukrainian/Polish Radio Club Celebrates Centennial
- 2026 Collegiate QSO Party is October 3 - 4
- Amateur Radio in the News
- ARRL Live Events and Podcasts
- Announcements
- In Brief...
- The ARRL Solar Report
- Just Ahead in Radiosport
- Upcoming ARRL Conventions and Major Events
- Getting it Right
Year of the Club . Special Delivery to 7Q (Malawi)
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It's ARRL's Year of the Club, and several radio clubs are helping to build
up amateur radio some 8,000 miles away in the African nation of Malawi. One
of them is the New Providence Amateur Radio Club (NPARC), an ARRL Affiliated
Club in New Jersey, which contributed "one very full pickup truck with
antennas, coax, test instruments, and tools" to a shipping container packed
with gear heading to the Jeffrey Dahn Memorial Foundation in Embangweni,
Malawi. The foundation is run by Don Jones, 7Q6M, and according to its
website, its purpose is to help encourage interest and skills in STEM
(science, technology, engineering, and math) fields "through the hands-on
discipline of amateur radio."
NPARC's relationship with this program goes back to a random QSO a few years
ago between 7Q6M and NPARC activities director Sam Sealy, KC2OSR. Don's QSL
card piqued Sam's interest, since the club had a large collection of surplus
equipment that had been donated by families of Silent Keys. Making contact
off-air, Don told Sam he'd take whatever they could spare. That resulted in
the club's first shipment of 140 pounds of gear destined for Malawi.
The club has recently been collecting more items, including two Hamtek
oscilloscopes it purchased for use at the foundation's technical school in
Embangweni, the Jeffrey Dahn Learning Center. The newly-gathered gear from
NPARC and other clubs is about to begin its journey across the Atlantic, as
Don told the club this week that he'd received a shipping container in which
to pack all of the equipment headed for its new home.
New Providence Amateur Radio Club Activities Director Sam Sealy,
KC2OSR (left), presents Don Jones, 7Q6M (right), with one of
two new oscilloscopes purchased by the club for technical
education in Malawi. [Photo by Al Hanzl, K2AL]
Year of the Club . Keep on Truckin'
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One way to introduce people to amateur radio is to link it with other
interests and activities. The Keystone Truck & Tractor Museum in Colonial
Heights, Virginia, already has a ham station as part of its permanent
exhibit, and this summer, volunteers from six area radio clubs joined museum
volunteers to present a Radio Day, during which visitors not only learned
about radio history, but were introduced to modern-day amateur radio.
The museum's exhibit is built around the extensive antique radio collection
of John DeMajo, K5HTZ (SK). His daughter, Kathleen DeMajo Adams, now holds
that call sign and is known around the museum as "The Radio Lady." She
explained how his collection fit in with the trucks and tractors. "There
were several institutions interested in my dad's radio collection," she
said, "but ultimately it was the character of the people at Keystone that
made it feel like the right home for it. They value American ingenuity,
mechanical knowledge, preservation, and keeping old technology alive and
working rather than simply displaying it. I felt very strongly that my dad
would have respected that."
Adams said Radio Day demonstrated that "radio history is not something
locked behind glass," but rather an experience that can still be "heard,
touched, and explored." She also pointed out that radio continues to be very
important to farmers while working in the fields. And truckers, of course,
rely heavily on radio while on the road.
At the August 8 event, Adams explained, visitors "tried Morse code, studied
antique equipment, watched live amateur radio demonstrations and learned how
radio supports emergency communication. Children followed a scavenger hunt,
designed imaginary antennas and discovered that signals are moving invisibly
around us all the time."
Participating clubs included the Richmond Amateur Radio Club, Richmond
Amateur Telecommunications Society, and Powhatan Area Radio Club - all ARRL
Affiliated Clubs - plus the Hanover Virginia Amateur Radio Club, Lower
Appomattox Regional Radio Club, and the Central Virginia 6 Meter Group.
A 1950s vintage ham station is the heart of the permanent radio
exhibit at the Keystone Truck & Tractor Museum in
Colonial Heights, Virginia. [Photo by Kathleen
DeMajo Adams, K5HTZ]
Ukrainian/Polish Radio Club Celebrates Centennial
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The Lviv Shortwave Club (Lwowski Klub Kr｢tkofalowc｢w, or LKK), known as the
"cradle of Polish amateur radio," is celebrating its centennial in 2026 with
special anniversary call signs and commemorative certificates, as well as a
ceremonial meeting taking place later this month. If you look at a map of
Europe, you'll see that the city of Lviv is actually in Ukraine, and the
club is based there as well. But before the border changes that occurred at
the end of World War II, Lviv was in Poland, and in its early days -
according to a club history provided by Nikolai Magnushevsky, UR5WHT, and
Rich Assarabowski, K1CC - LKK represented Polish amateurs in the
International Amateur Radio Union (IARU) until the formation of the PZK, the
Polish Amateur Radio Union, in 1930. The club also published its own
magazine between 1928 and 1939, provided equipment for a scientific
expedition in the Carpathian Mountains in 1930 and was active in emergency
communications as well. LKK was also the original administrator of what is
today the SP DX Contest.
After World War II, Lviv found itself in Ukraine, but LKK's membership
stretched across both sides of the border, and continues to do so today.
That is reflected in the special call signs you may encounter on the air,
Ukrainian calls EN1撈WLKK, EN1撈WQ, EM1撈W, EN1撈W, and EM1撈WD, as well as
Polish calls 3Z1撈LKK, HF1撈LKK, SN1撈LKK, SO1撈LKK, SP扠KK, SP1撈LKK, and
SQ1撈LKK. Details on the commemorative certificates are at
https://radiodyplom.pl/ses/282 (You'll need to use your browser's
translation service to read it in English).
The culmination of the anniversary celebrations will be a ceremonial meeting
which will take place in the main hall of the Lviv Polytechnic National
University, the largest university in Ukraine, as part of the International
Conference on Advanced Trends in Radioelectronics and Infocommunications
(ATRIC-2026) on October 15-17, 2026. In an acknowledgement of the ongoing
hostilities between Ukraine and Russia, it is noted by UR5WHT and K1CC that
the hall "is equipped with a bomb shelter, which allows the ceremony to
proceed safely even in the event of an air raid alert."
2026 Collegiate QSO Party is October 3 - 4
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Get ready to contact college and university radio clubs during this
weekend's Collegiate QSO Party, 0000 UTC October 3 through 2359 UTC October
4 (Friday evening through Sunday in the US). Students, faculty, staff, and
alumni will be on the air using the call sign of a college, university, or
other post-secondary academic institution. Look for stations on CW, phone,
and digital modes on any band except 12, 17, 30, and 60 meters. The exchange
is call sign, US state, Canadian province, or DX, and signal report. Points
are scored for each mode and band worked.
There's another reason to work these college radio clubs. Many are ARRL
Affiliated Clubs and can count toward the Affiliated Clubs endorsement for
the ARRL America250 Worked All States Award, provided the club uploads its
QSOs to Logbook of The Worldｩ (LoTWｩ).
Schools interested in participating should register now. Visit the
Collegiate QSO Party website for registration details and operating
information. Among the registered schools so far are Bursa Uludag
University, Carnegie Mellon University, Cornell University, Embry-Riddle
Aeronautical University, Indiana University, Kansas State University, Lehigh
University, Michigan State University, Milwaukee School of Engineering,
Missouri University of Science and Technology, New York University, North
Carolina State University, Purdue University, Rensselaer Polytechnic
Institute, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology, The Ohio State University,
University of Nebraska-Lincoln, University of Wisconsin-Stout, and Worcester
Polytechnic Institute.
Visit the ARRL Collegiate Amateur Radio Program at www.arrl.org/WeWantU for
other ways to support and promote amateur radio among students and ham radio
clubs at colleges and universities.
Amateur Radio in the News
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"Gadsden Hamfest draws amateur radio enthusiasts" / Gadsden Messenger
(Gadsden, AL), September 25, 2026 -- Gadsden Amateur Radio Club is an ARRL
Affiliated Club
"Amateur radio provides communications for MICL" / The Garrett County
Republican (Clarksburg, WV), September 24, 2026 -- Garrett County Amateur
Radio Emergency Service
"Pi Pico Recreates the Heathkit Pocket Packet" / Hackaday (Online),
September 25, 2026
"Youth needed to ensure future PNW ham radio emergency coverage" / Oregon
Public Broadcasting (Portland, OR), July 11, 2026 -- Clark County Amateur
Radio Club is an ARRL Special Service Club
ARRL Live Events and Podcasts
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On the Air LIVE
Contesting for the Beginning Radio Amateur
Join Wayne Greene, KB4DSF, ARRL Director of Education and Learning, for the
October episode of On the Air Live on Tuesday, October 27, at 8 PM Eastern.
Wayne will introduce the fun and benefits of amateur radio contesting, with
a special focus on how newly-licensed hams can get started.
Contesting is more than chasing points and making contacts. It's a great way
to improve your operating skills, gain confidence on the air, learn about
propagation, and become a more effective operator-all while having a lot of
fun. Whether you're interested in casual operating, awards, emergency
communications, DXing, or eventually competing in major contests, contesting
can help sharpen skills that carry across the hobby. The livestream will air
on the ARRL's learning center, learn.arrl.org. Preregistration is required
and can be accomplished through the Learning Center.
-- Date: October 27, 2026
-- Time: 8 PM Eastern / 5 PM Pacific
-- Register Now | ? Previously Recorded Sessions
ARRL Audio News
Listen to ARRL Audio News, available every
Friday. ARRL Audio News is a summary of the week's top news stories in the
world of amateur radio and ARRL, along with interviews and other features.
More info | Listen on Blubrry | Also available on iTunes and Apple Podcasts.
On the Air
Sponsored by Icom
About the New QST Product Review Comparison Tool for ARRL Lab-Tested Devices
Some of the products seen in QST Product Review, including transceivers,
receivers, and amplifiers, are tested in the ARRL Lab to see how they stack
up against the manufacturer's claims. Those test results are included in the
published review to help you make more informed buying choices. ARRL's new
online interactive Comparison Tool for ARRL Lab-Tested Devices makes it even
easier to refer to, compare, and understand the test results. ARRL Digital
RF Engineer John Jobin McAuliffe, W1DRF, visits the podcast to talk about
what the tool does and how to use it to better inform your radio purchases.
More info | Listen on Blubrry | Also available on iTunes and Apple Podcasts.
The ARRL Letter
Announcements
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The following America250 W1AW Portable Activations begin 0000z on
Wednesdays, and end 2359z on Tuesdays (7 days total for each activation).
See the complete schedule at www.arrl.org/america250-was. Review your award
progress and order your certificate and endorsements at america250.arrl.org.
09/30/2026 No activations scheduled
10/07/2026 New Mexico W1AW/5 (host KA8JMW)
10/07/2026 South Dakota W1AW/� (host K截BC)
10/07/2026 Connecticut W1AW/1 (host W8ZY)
10/14/2026 California W1AW/6 (host NZ6Q)
10/14/2026 Georgia W1AW/4 (host AF4DN)
10/14/2026 Missouri W1AW/� (host N戡X)
Look for college and university radio clubs this weekend during the 2026
Collegiate QSO Party, Oct. 3-4. Many are ARRL Affiliated Clubs, and contacts
with these stations confirmed via Logbook of The World (LoTW) may count
toward the Affiliated Club endorsement for the America250 WAS Award.
In Brief...
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Peter Nowinski, W3LIX, of Greencastle, Pennsylvania, was honored by the
Antietam Radio Association and the family of Steve Struharik, WA8EIH (SK),
of Myersville, Maryland, for his response to events that led to the
discovery of Steve's sudden passing on May 27, 2026. According to the club's
Activities Manager, Joe Maguire, WA1ZZQ, Stuharik was net control of the
group's weekly Four-States Net when he suddenly stopped responding to
check-ins. After repeated calls on the radio and to his cellphone went
unanswered, the local sheriff's office was asked to make a welfare check.
That was delayed due to other calls, so Nowinski drove 45 minutes to
Stuharik's home to check on him. He arrived at the same time as the
sheriff's deputy. Steve's wife, Jean, answered the door, having no idea
there might be a problem. Maguire said that Peter and the deputy went to
Steve's shack and discovered that he had passed away in his chair. "Through
his incredible compassion and selflessness, Peter was there in Steve's
family's hour of need," said Maguire, adding that Steve's family had a
"Special Service Award" plaque made for Peter, which was presented at the
club's August meeting. The Antietam Radio Association is an ARRL Affiliated
Club.
Beware of email scams! ARRL reminds members to be very careful about
responding to emails that "don't look right," even if they appear to be from
a known sender. We've received several reports recently from members who
received emails claiming to be from ARRL that contain only a link, button,
or some other suspicious element. A closer look at these messages and the
"From" field will show a non-ARRL address as the "originating station," to
borrow a phrase from message-handling. These are likely "phishing" messages
designed to get you to click or respond in an attempt to steal personal
information or plant malware in your computer, or spam messages trying to
separate you from your cash. If something doesn't look right in (any) email
you're not expecting, delete it, or contact the person or organization it
claims to be from using a new message or another trusted method to ask
whether it's legit.
Open Positions at ARRL
Come join the headquarters staff of ARRL The National Association for
Amateur Radioｩ! We are currently seeking qualified applicants for the
following positions:
Technical Editor
RFI Lab Engineer
Public Relations and Outreach Manager
Advertising Sales Manager
Full details may be found on the ARRL HR web page at www.arrl.org/careers.
ARRL is an equal opportunity employer.
The ARRL Solar Report
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Solar activity is expected to remain at low levels in the coming days,
according to NOAA's Space Weather Prediction Center, with a slight chance of
a minor to moderate solar flare (coronal mass ejection, or CME). One CME
observed on September 28 may cause the Earth's geomagnetic field to reach
minor storm levels on October 2. Another flare observed on September 30 is
expected to deliver a weak glancing blow to Earth on October 4.
Australia's Space Weather Forecasting Centre predicts normal to normal-fair
HF propagation in the middle latitudes in coming days, with the degradation
due to anticipated geomagnetic activity.
The W3LPL Propagation Forecast from the Daily DX suggests that the low bands
are your best bet for DXing right now, as the sunspot cycle continues to
decline, although 20 meters still offers good DX opportunities.
Long-distance propagation on 10 and 12 meters is generally poor, with good
openings on 17 and 15 meters when the solar flux index is 100 or higher
(it's currently hovering right around 100; see below). Good DX conditions
can be expected on 20 meters throughout the day and into the night, says
W3LPL, with 30, 40, and 80 meters offering excellent DX during hours of
darkness.
Predicted 10.7-centimeter solar flux: Oct 1, 105; Oct 2, 100; Oct 3, 95; Oct
4, 90; Oct 5-6, 91, Oct 7, 92. (Source: NOAA SWPC)
Send your tips, questions, or comments to w2vu@xxxx.xxx.
For more information concerning radio propagation, visit the ARRL Technical
Information Service, read "What the Numbers Mean...," and check out the
Propagation Page of Carl Luetzelschwab, K9LA.
A propagation bulletin archive is available. For customizable propagation
charts, visit the VOACAP Online for Ham Radio website.
Share your reports and observations.
Solar image on October 1, 2026
[Photo courtesy NOAA Space Weather Prediction Center]
Just Ahead in Radiosport
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October 1 -- VHF-UHF FT8 Activity Contest - NA (digital)
October 1 - 2 -- Walk for the Bacon QRP Contest (CW)
October 2 -- URC DX RTTY Contest (digital)
October 3 - 4 -- Collegiate QSO Party (CW, phone, digital)
October 3 -- German Telegraphy Contest (CW)
October 3 -- 50 MHz Fall Sprint (CW, phone, digital)
October 3 - 4 -- Russian WW Digital Contest (digital)
October 3 - 4 -- International HELL Contest (digital)
October 3 - 4 -- California QSO Party (CW, phone)
October 4 -- UBA ON Contest, SSB (phone)
October 4 -- Peanut Power QRP Sprint (CW, phone)
October 6 -- ARS Spartan Sprint (CW)
October 7 -- UKEICC 80m Contest (phone)
October 7 - 8 -- 432 MHz Fall Sprint (CW, phone, digital)
October 8 -- VHF-UHF FT8 Activity Contest NA (digital)
October 10 -- QRP ARCI Fall QSO Party (CW)
October 10 -- 10-10 Int'l 10-10 Day Sprint (CW, phone, digital)
October 10 - 11 -- Makrothen RTTY Contest (digital)
October 10 - 11 -- Oceania DX Contest, CW (CW)
October 10 - 11 -- Scandinavian Activity Contest, SSB (phone)
October 10 - 11 -- SKCC Weekend Sprintathon (CW)
October 10 - 11 -- Arizona QSO Party (CW, phone)
October 10 - 11 -- Pennsylvania QSO Party (CW, phone)
October 10 - 11 -- South Dakota QSO Party (CW, phone)
October 10 - 11 -- PODXS 070 Club 160m Great Pumpkin Sprint (digital)
October 11 -- UBA ON Contest, CW (CW)
October 12 -- 4 States QRP Group Second Sunday Sprint (CW, phone)
October 14 -- NAQCC CW Sprint (CW)
October 15 -- VHF-UHF FT8 Activity Contest NA (digital)
Remember to visit the ARRL Contest Calendar for more events and information.
Upcoming ARRL Conventions and Major Events
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ARRL Section, State, and Division Conventions (next 60 days)
Search the ARRL Hamfest and Convention Database at www.arrl.org/hamfests to
find events in your area.
October 3 | Rock Hill Hamfest, hosting the ARRL South Carolina Section
Convention, Rock Hill, South Carolina
October 3 | Third Annual Micro Expo, hosting the ARRL Santa Barbara Section
Convention, Camarillo, California
October 3 | Wichita Area Hamfest, hosting the ARRL Kansas Section
Convention, Wichita, Kansas
October 9 - 10 | SPARK-CON 2026, hosting the ARRL Midwest Division
Convention, Sedalia, Missouri
October 10 | North Star Radio Convention, hosting the ARRL Dakota Division
Convention, Brooklyn Park, Minnesota
October 11 | Nutmeg Hamfest, hosting the ARRL Connecticut State Convention,
Meriden, Connecticut
October 11 | HamFest, hosting the ARRL Southern New Jersey Section
Convention, Mullica Hill, New Jersey
October 16 - 18 | Pacificon, hosting the ARRL Pacific Division Convention,
San Ramon, California
October 24 | ARRL Day in the Park, hosting the ARRL Mississippi Section
Convention, Ridgeland, Mississippi.
October 30 - 31 | Stone Mountain Hamfest, hosting the ARRL Georgia State
Convention, Lawrenceville, Georgia.
November 7 | Superstition ARC Superfest, hosting the ARRL Arizona State
Convention, Mesa, Arizona
November 14 | Montgomery Hamfest, hosting the ARRL Alabama State Convention,
Montgomery, Alabama
Getting it Right
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A story in last week's ARRL Letter (September 24, 2026) incorrectly
identified the agency that cooperated with the Trilogy Amateur Radio Club on
installation of its new repeater in Bonney Lake, Washington. The agency is
East Pierce Fire & Rescue, not the Bonney Lake Fire Department. East Pierce
serves the communities living in and around Bonney Lake, Sumner, Lake Tapps,
the Ridge Communities, South Prairie, Tehaleh, Edgewood, and Milton.
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