Subj : The Weekly ARRL Letter
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From : Sean Dennis
Date : Fri Jan 15 2021 09:05 am

  The ARRL Letter
  January 14, 2021

    * Dayton Hamvention Cancels 2021 Show
    * FCC Invites Comments on Expanding the Number of Volunteer Examiner
      Coordinators
    * WSJT-X 2.4.0 to Introduce New Digital Protocol Q65
    * ARRL Podcasts Schedule
    * ARRL Seeks Nominations for Seven Awards
    * ARRL Learning Network Webinars
    * Announcements
    * ARRL Life Member Neil Rapp, WB9VPG, is 2021 Carole Perry Educator
      of the Year
    * Seven US Schools Move Forward in ARISS Selection Process
    * The K7RA Solar Update
    * In Brief...
    * Just Ahead in Radiosport
    * Upcoming ARRL Section, State, and Division Conventions
  Dayton Hamvention Cancels 2021 Show

  Dayton Hamvention^(R) has been canceled for the second year.

  "Unfortunately, several setbacks in the recovery from the COVID-19
  pandemic make necessary the difficult decision to cancel Hamvention
  2021," a January 11 announcement from the Hamvention Executive
  Committee said. Sponsored by the Dayton Amateur Radio Association
  (DARA), Hamvention was set to take place May 21 - 23 in Xenia, Ohio.

  "Hundreds of volunteers have been working to do everything necessary to
  bring this Hamvention to the many amateur radio enthusiasts and vendors
  who support the Dayton Hamvention," the committee continued. "Vaccine
  distribution both in the United States and around the world is lagging
  behind what was planned. In addition, the emergence of a more
  communicable form of the COVID-19 virus increases the potential for
  further public health problems in the next few months. We make this
  difficult decision for the safety of our guests and vendors." Tickets
  deferred last year will be deferred again until 2022.

  The Hamvention Committee hinted at a QSO party for Hamvention weekend.
  In November, Hamvention had announced that "The Gathering" would be the
  theme for the 2021 show.

  Hamvention is the largest annual amateur radio gathering in the US, and
  was the host of the ARRL National Convention for its last event, held
  in 2019. The ARRL Hamfest and Convention Calendar includes a searchable
  database that includes other canceled in-person events.
  FCC Invites Comments on Expanding the Number of Volunteer Examiner
  Coordinators

  In a January 5 Public Notice, the FCC requested comments on whether the
  current 14 Volunteer Examiner Coordinators (VECs) are sufficient to
  facilitate the efforts of their accredited Volunteer Examiners (VEs) in
  administering amateur radio examinations, or whether it should
  authorize up to five additional VECs. Comments are due by February 5,
  and reply comments are due by February 19. After Congress authorized it
  to do so, the FCC adopted rules in 1983 to allow volunteers to prepare
  and administer amateur radio examinations, and it established the
  system of VECs and VEs. The ARRL VEC is the largest of the 14 VECs in
  the US.

  "VECs introduced consistency into the volunteer examiner program by
  centralizing accreditation of volunteer examiners, coordinating the
  dates and times for scheduling examinations, and managing the various
  administrative tasks arising from examinations," the FCC said.
  Authorized VECs may operate in any of the 13 VEC regions, but must
  service at least one region. The FCC pointed out that some VECs now
  offer remote examinations.

  "The Commission has long maintained 14 VECs and now seeks to consider
  whether they continue to serve the evolving needs of the amateur
  community, or whether there are unmet needs that warrant considering
  expanding the number of VECs," the FCC said.

  The FCC Public Notice provided questions for framing comments:
    * Are the existing 14 VECs sufficient to coordinate the efforts of
      Volunteer Examiners in preparing and administering examinations for
      amateur radio operator licenses, or are additional VECs needed?
    * What needs are currently being met, and which needs, if any, are
      not?
    * If the FCC were to allow additional VECs, how many more would be
      needed to satisfy existing Amateur Radio Service license
      examination needs? (The FCC indicated that it would likely cap the
      number of additional VECs at five.)
    * Given that VECs use a collaborative process to create examination
      question pools and volunteer examination administration protocols,
      would additional VECs enhance or hinder this process?
    * How would increasing the number of VECs address the unmet needs, if
      any, of the amateur radio community, and what obstacles or
      complications could result from increasing the number of VECs?

  Interested parties may file short comments on WT Docket No. 21-2 via
  the FCC's Electronic Comment Filing Service (Express). Visit the FCC's
  "How to Comment on FCC Proceedings" page for information on filing
  extended comments.

  WSJT-X 2.4.0 to Introduce New Digital Protocol Q65

  WSJT-X version 2.4.0 will introduce a new digital protocol called Q65,
  which, according to the Quick Start Guide, is designed for "minimal
  two-way QSOs over especially difficult propagation paths." The Guide
  said, "On paths with Doppler spread more than a few hertz, the
  weak-signal performance of Q65 is the best among all WSJT-X modes. Q65
  is particularly effective for tropospheric scatter, ionospheric
  scatter, and EME on VHF and higher bands, as well as other types of
  fast-fading signals."

  The new protocol uses 65-tone frequency-shift keying and builds on the
  demonstrated weak-signal strengths of QRA64, introduced in 2016. User
  messages and sequencing are identical to those in FT4, FT8, FST4, and
  MSK144. Q65 employs a "unique tone" to sync time and frequency. "As
  with JT65, this 'sync tone' is readily visible on the waterfall
  spectral display," the Guide said.

  "Unlike JT65, synchronization and decoding are effective even when
  meteor pings or other short signal enhancements are present.
  Transmit/receive sequence lengths of 15, 30, 60, 120, and 300 seconds
  are available. According to the Guide, "Q65 will enable stations with a
  modest Yagi and 100 W or more and to work one another on 6 meters at
  distances up to ~1,600 kilometers at most times, in dead-band
  conditions."

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  ARRL Podcasts Schedule

  The latest episode of the On The Air podcast (Episode 13) features a
  discussion with Curt Laumann, K7ZOO, about his success in boosting
  activity at the University of Arizona amateur radio club.

  The latest edition of Eclectic Tech (Episode 25) will discuss extreme
  magnetic fields and also feature a chat with Bob Allison, WB1GCM, on
  the topic of hunting down and resolving interference.

  The On the Air and Eclectic Tech podcasts are sponsored by Icom. Both
  podcasts are available on iTunes (iOS) and Stitcher (Android), as well
  as on Blubrry -- On the Air | Eclectic Tech.

  ARRL Seeks Nominations for Seven Awards

  ARRL invites nominations for awards that recognize excellence in
  amateur radio educational, technological, and public relations
  pursuits. Nominations are also open for the Hiram Percy Maxim Award,
  ARRL's premier award to honor a young licensee.

  The Hiram Percy Maxim Award

  The Hiram Percy Maxim Award is the premier honor for a radio amateur
  and ARRL member younger than 21 whose accomplishments and contributions
  are of the most exemplary nature within the framework of amateur radio
  activities. Nominations must be made through your ARRL Section Manager,
  who will forward nominations to ARRL Headquarters by March 31, 2021.
  Nomination forms and supporting information should document as
  thoroughly as possible the nominee's amateur radio achievements and
  contributions during the previous calendar year.

  The ARRL Herb S. Brier Instructor of the Year Award

  This award honors an ARRL volunteer amateur radio instructor or
  professional classroom teacher who uses creative instructional
  approaches and reflects the highest values of the amateur radio
  community. The award highlights quality of -- and commitment to --
  licensing instruction. Nominations are due by March 15, 2021.

  Technical Awards

  The ARRL Microwave Development Award pays tribute to a radio amateur or
  group of radio amateurs who contribute to the development of the
  amateur radio microwave bands. The nomination deadline is March 31,
  2021.

  The ARRL Technical Service Award recognizes a radio amateur or group of
  radio amateurs who provide amateur radio technical assistance or
  training to others. The nomination deadline is March 31, 2021.

  The ARRL Technical Innovation Award commends a radio amateur or group
  of radio amateurs who develop and apply new technical ideas or
  techniques in amateur radio. The nomination deadline is March 31, 2021.

  The Knight Distinguished Service Award

  The Knight Distinguished Service Award honors exceptional contributions
  by an ARRL Section Manager to the health and vitality of ARRL. The
  nomination deadline is April 30, 2021. It was named for Joe T. Knight,
  W5PDY (SK), who was commended for his exemplary service not only as
  ARRL New Mexico Section Manager for more than a quarter-century, but
  for his willingness to share his knowledge and leadership skills.

  The Philip J. McGan Memorial Silver Antenna Award

  The ARRL Public Relations Committee invites nominations for the Philip
  J. McGan Memorial Silver Antenna Award. This award recognizes and
  honors the efforts of an ARRL member-volunteer who demonstrates success
  in amateur radio public relations and creates greater awareness and
  understanding for amateur radio through efforts focused on the media
  and general public. The nomination deadline is May 14, 2021.

  The ARRL Board of Directors makes the final determination of award
  recipients. Winners typically are announced following the Board's July
  meeting. More information about these awards is on the ARRL website, or
  contact Steve Ewald, WV1X, at ARRL Headquarters (telephone
  860-594-0265).

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  International Amateur Radio Union Preparing for WRC-23

  Preparations are under way by the International Amateur Radio Union
  (IARU) to represent the interests of the amateur and amateur-satellite
  services at World Radiocommunication Conference 2023 (WRC-23). The
  International Telecommunication Union (ITU) sponsors WRCs, typically
  every 4 years, to consider revisions to the international Radio
  Regulations that define frequency allocations for various radio
  services.

  "As an incumbent radio service with allocations at intervals throughout
  the radio spectrum, the amateur service faces challenges at every WRC,"
  IARU Secretary David Sumner, K1ZZ, said. "Successfully defending our
  existing access to the spectrum is a significant accomplishment at any
  WRC, but sometimes it is possible also to improve our existing
  allocations. WRC-19 resulted in major improvements in 50 MHz
  allocations in Region 1. Without any doubt, this could not have
  happened without the concerted efforts of dozens of IARU volunteers
  over the course of several years."

  The next WRC is expected to be held in 2023. Under the direction of
  IARU Vice President Ole Garpestad, LA2RR, 20 IARU volunteers have been
  participating in virtual meetings of ITU working parties and
  preparatory committees of regional telecommunications organizations
  (RTOs) as they address WRC-23 agenda items of particular concern to
  amateur radio. Potentially affected bands are 50 - 54 MHz (a new
  service has been proposed in an adjacent band); 1240 - 1300 MHz; 3300 -
  3400 MHz; 10.0 - 10.5 GHz, and 241 - 250 GHz. In addition, studies are
  being conducted to identify protection requirements for space weather
  sensors that operate in frequency bands from 13 kHz to at least 15 GHz.

  The participation of IARU member-societies in preparations at the
  national level is an important contribution to amateur radio's eventual
  success at a WRC, Sumner said.

  The IARU ministrative Council has chosen "Amateur Radio: Home but
  Never Alone" as the theme for World Amateur Radio Day on Sunday, April
  18, 2021. With the pandemic driving adoption of physical isolation to
  reduce the spread of the virus, the worldwide amateur radio community
  has responded positively to overcome the resulting social isolation.

  On-air activity was at an unprecedented level throughout the remainder
  of 2020, with record-breaking numbers of entries in the major contests,
  Sumner said. "This theme offers the opportunity for our
  member-societies to tailor meaningful messages to the general public
  about the values of the global amateur radio community."
  ARRL Learning Network Webinars

  Visit the ARRL Learning Network (a members-only benefit) to register,
  check on upcoming webinars, and to view previously recorded sessions.
  The schedule is subject to change.

  Emergency Communications: Why Train? -- North Texas Section Emergency
  Coordinator Greg Evans, K5GTX

  Utilizing amateur radio operators in an emergency communication
  situation is a key function that can save lives. We must be able to
  respond to the needs of our served agencies quickly and responsibly.
  Topics covered include the Incident Command System and its relevance;
  building on consistent training; interoperability with multiple
  communication providers; interoperability with VOAD and partners, and
  Mission One: get the information delivered.

  Thursday, January 21, 2021, 12:30 PM PST / 3:30 PM EST (2030 UTC)

  Easy Helical Copper Tape and PVC 2-Meter Vertical Antenna -- John
  Portune, W6NBC

  Here's how to quickly build a tiny, 18-inch, continuously loaded
  lightweight portable or base station 2-meter omnidirectional vertical
  antenna with performance and efficiency comparable to a 5-foot J-pole.
  The antenna is built from hardware store copper tape and PVC pipe, and
  the cost is roughly $10. It's an easy afternoon's homebrew project,
  ideal for the new ham but equal to the experienced ham's needs. It's
  great for events like bike-a-thons. It also makes an excellent ham
  radio club hands-on building project, and the design is adaptable to
  other bands.

  Tuesday, February 2, 2021, 10 AM PST / 1 PM EST (1800 UTC)

  Interesting Stories about Ham Radio & Weather Spotting -- Rob Macedo,
  KD1CY

  One of the most critical ways amateur radio supports agencies such as
  the National Weather Service (NWS), National Hurricane Center (NHC),
  and emergency management is through weather spotting via the NWS
  SKYWARN program. This presentation reviews some interesting stories
  about how amateurs involved in SKYWARN have saved lives and property
  and why this is an important amateur radio activity.

  Thursday February 11, 2021 @ 8 pm EST (0100 UTC on Friday, February 12)

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  Announcements
    * The Reverse Beacon Network has announced some enhancements. Pete
      Smith, N4ZR, said, "Thanks to Mark Glenn, K7MJG, the RBN beta
      site's world map now displays currently and recently active RBN
      nodes, along with spots. Red dots denote nodes that have made at
      least one spot in the last 30 minutes."

      the 70th anniversary of RAQI in 2021 with Quebec Parks On The Air
      (QcPOTA). The event will take place from April 1 to December 31,
      2021.
    * The ebook, Capture the MAGIC of Six Meters, by Jim Wilson, K5ND, is
      available for free download. It covers propagation, equipment,
      software, antennas, awards, and contesting, as well as assistance
      in finding the magic, Wilson says.
    * Tom Roscoe, K8CX, has 149 "rare DX MP3 sound clips" on his
      Hamgallery.com site. Some of the nearly 3,000 classic clips go back
      to the 1960s.
    * CQ has announced that Steve Molo, KI4KWR, of Madison, Alabama, is
      the magazine's Awards Editor.
    * The FCC's Enforcement Bureau has announced that it will target
      property owners and managers who "knowingly tolerate pirate
      broadcasting on their properties." The FCC said it would be
      exercising its new authority under the recently enacted PIRATE Act.

  ARRL Life Member Neil Rapp, WB9VPG, is 2021 Carole Perry Educator of
  the Year

  Orlando HamCation^(R) has announced that ARRL Life Member Neil Rapp,
  WB9VPG, of Bloomington, Indiana, is the 2021 recipient of the Carole
  Perry Educator of the Year Award. The award recognizes an outstanding
  individual contribution in educating and advancing youth in amateur
  radio. It was first awarded in 2018 to its namesake, Carole Perry,
  WB2MGP, in honor of her work as an educator teaching students about ham
  radio. Rapp was ARRL 2004 Professional Educator of the Year. He's an
  Assistant Central Division Director and an ARRL VEC certified examiner.

  An educational professional for more than 28 years, Rapp currently
  teaches chemistry at Bloomington High School South. He's also the
  school's amateur radio club sponsor and has introduced 3,600 students
  and parents to amateur radio through his involvement in the
  organization. Among his educational achievements, he was able to send
  an experiment involving protein crystallization to the International
  Space Station (ISS). He also mentored 2013 Amateur Radio Newsline Young
  Ham of the Year and ARRL William R. Goldfarb Memorial Scholarship
  recipient Padraig Lysandrou, KC9UUS.

  Rapp got his license when he was 5 years old, and, at the time, was
  touted as the world's youngest ham. Now 50, he's the host and founder
  of the amateur radio podcast Ham Talk Live! He's also a member of AMSAT
  and was the youngest person to both join and be eligible for membership
  in the Quarter Century Wireless Association (QCWA). He is the editor of
  the "Next-Gen Contesters" column for NCJ.

  Seven US Schools Move Forward in ARISS Selection Process

  Amateur Radio on the International Space Station (ARISS) has announced
  that seven schools or host organizations selected for the July -
  December 2021 contact window have moved forward in the processes of
  planning to host a scheduled amateur radio contact with a space station
  crew member. ARISS' primary goal is to engage young people in science,
  technology, engineering, arts, and math (STEAM) activities and raise
  their awareness of space communications, radio communication, space
  exploration, and related areas of study and career possibilities.

  The schools/organizations are:
    * Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt University in
      Nashville, Tennessee
    * Tarwater Elementary School in Chandler, Arizona
    * Museum of Science & Technology in Syracuse, New York
    * SpaceKids Global and Girl Scouts of Citrus in Winter Park, Florida
    * Illinois Wing Civil Air Patrol in St. Charles, Illinois
    * Children's National Hospital in Washington, DC
    * Savannah River Academy in Grovetown, Georgia

  ARISS is now working with hosts to complete acceptable equipment plans
  that demonstrate their ability to carry out a ham radio contact. Once
  their equipment plan is approved by the ARISS Technical Mentors, the
  final list of host schools/organizations will be scheduled as their
  availability and flexibility match up with contact opportunities
  offered by NASA.

  This year, ARISS celebrates 20 years of continuous amateur radio
  operations on the ISS.
  The K7RA Solar Update

  Tad Cook, K7RA, Seattle, reports: Solar Cycle 25 seemed well under way,
  but no new sunspots emerged since December 23. The last time any
  sunspot was visible was January 2.

  Average daily solar flux declined from 78.6 to 73.8. Geomagnetic A
  index remained quiet. Predicted solar flux for the next 30 days is 73,
  73, and 74 on January 14 - 16; 75 on January 17 - 19; 73 and 75 on
  January 20 - 21; 78 on January 22 - 27; 77 on January 28 - 31; 75 on
  February 1 - 6, and 74 on February 7 - 12. Solar flux is expected to
  peak at 78 again after February 14.

  Predicted planetary A index is 5 on January 14 - 16; 10, 12, 10, and 8
  on January 17 - 20; 5 on January 21 - 24; 8 on January 25 - 26; 5 on
  January 27 - 31; 10 on February 1 - 2, and 5 on February 3 - 12.

  Peering at the STEREO spacecraft, I see a promising bright spot a few
  days from now in our sun's southern hemisphere, so perhaps that
  indicates a new sunspot over the solar horizon.

  Space Weather Woman Tamitha Skov, WX6SWW, has posted this video
  discussing the lack of sunspots and the latest space weather news.

  Carl Luetzelschwab, K9LA, gave an excellent talk on propagation for the
  Madison DX Club on January 12. The video will be posted soon. Until
  then, you can watch a presentation on Solar Cycle 25 by Douglas
  Biesecker of NOAA via the same link.

  Sunspot numbers for January 7 - 13 were 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, and 0, with a
  mean of 0. The 10.7-centimeter flux was 74.6, 75.2, 74.2, 73.1, 73.2,
  72.8, and 73.2, with a mean of 73.8. Estimated planetary A indices were
  6, 2, 3, 3, 14, 9, and 4, with a mean of 5.9. Middle latitude A index
  was 4, 1, 2, 3, 10, 8, and 3, with a mean of 4.4.

  A comprehensive K7RA Solar Update is posted Fridays on the ARRL
  website. For more information concerning radio propagation, visit the
  ARRL Technical Information Service, read "What the Numbers Mean...,"
  and check out K9LA's Propagation Page.

  A propagation bulletin archive is available. For customizable
  propagation charts, visit the VOACAP Online for Ham Radio website.

  Share your reports and observations.

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  In Brief...

  The ARRL January VHF Contest is on tap for the weekend of January 16 -
  18. While using the FT modes, if the indicated dB signal level
  approaches or exceeds 0 dB, conditions are likely good enough for CW or
  SSB (FT4 mode can provide faster contacts than FT8). Contacts using
  those modes can be made more quickly under those conditions. More fun:
  The North American Collegiate Championship (NACC), sponsored by the
  Society of Midwest Contesters, returns this year starting with the
  North American QSO Party SSB (NAQP) on January 16. The NACC is a
  competition between colleges and university amateur radio stations
  using the "contest-within-a-contest" format during the NAQP SSB and
  NAQP RTTY events. Teams must register in advance. Contest sponsors are
  aware that spring terms may be delayed due to the pandemic. NACC will
  use the Contest Online ScoreBoard. More information is on the NACC
  page. -- Thanks to the ARRL Contest Update

  The 2021 AM Rally is set for the first weekend in February. The popular
  event takes place from 0000 UTC on Saturday, February 6 to 0700 UTC on
  Monday, February 8. The annual AM Rally operating event encourages all
  operators to explore amateur radio's original voice mode by showcasing
  the various types of amplitude modulation equipment in use today,
  ranging from early vacuum-tube radios to the latest SDR-based
  transceivers. "Participation in the AM Rally has continued to grow over
  the past 5 years, as more operators explore the mode," said Clark
  Burgard, N1BCG. "The AM Rally is a great way to beat the winter and
  COVID-19 blues." The AM Rally is open to all radio amateurs capable of
  operating on AM using any type of radio equipment from vintage to
  modern, vacuum tube to solid state. The AM Rally will use the 160-,
  80-, 40-, 20-, 15-, 10-, and 6-meter bands. "Those who have never tried
  AM mode will find plenty of help, if needed," Burgard assured. An AM
  Rally 2021 promotional video is available. Contact Burgard for more
  information.

  Northernmost Reverse Beacon Net Node in Europe Launched Thanks to a
  grant from the Yasme Foundation, the northernmost Reverse Beacon Net
  (RBN) node in Europe went online on December 22. It was made possible
  by a Yasme Foundation initiative to provide additional Reverse Beacon
  Network nodes in underserved areas. The latest node to become active is
  hosted by Radio Arcala, OH8X, very close to the Lapland region. At and
  above the Arctic Circle during hours of darkness, polar path
  propagation offers a footprint covering all of North America for many
  hours, even for stations within the auroral oval, and stations in the
  far north have been able to take advantage. The OH8X RBN node would
  further help the study of the polar path mode, in which Radio Arcala
  will be cooperating with the northern scientific community. The RBN
  node receiver is currently located at the Radio Arcala station at
  65-11-03N and 26-14-53E, but may later be moved even farther north to
  be into the heart of the auroral region of the Arctic Circle. -- Thanks
  to Radio Arcala

  New Amateur VLF Transatlantic Record Set Very low frequency (VLF)
  enthusiast Joe Craig, VO1NA, reports that Stefan Schaefer, DK7FC,
  copied his 50-character message transmitted from Newfoundland on 8.271
  kHz, with a radiated power of 10 mW. "This is a new record for amateur
  transatlantic VLF," Craig told ARRL. "The mode used was EbNaut by Paul
  Nicholson. EbNaut is a synchronous coherent BPSK mode for use at VLF
  and LF. Craig's tower supports a VLF RL (rotated L) 10-meter (33 feet)
  average height and 100 meters (328 feet) long. VLF is the ITU
  designation for radio spectrum in the range of 3 - 30 kHz,
  corresponding to wavelengths from 100 to 10 kilometers, respectively.
  "Since VLF waves can penetrate at least 40 meters (131 feet) into
  saltwater, they are used for military communication with submarines,"
  Craig noted.

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  Just Ahead in Radiosport
    * January 16 -- WAB 1.8 MHz (CW, phone)
    * January 16 - 17 -- Hungarian DX Contest (CW, phone)
    * January 16 - 17 -- PRO Digi Contest
    * January 16 - 17 -- North American QSO Party, SSB
    * January 16 - 17 -- NA Collegiate Championship, SSB
    * January 16 - 17 -- Feld Hell Sprint
    * January 16 - 18 -- ARRL January VHF Contest (CW, phone, digital)
    * January 17 - 18 -- Run for the Bacon QRP Contest (CW)
    * January 18 -- K1USN Slow Speed Test (CW -- 20 WPM max)
    * January 21 -- NAQCC CW Sprint

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  Upcoming ARRL Section, State, and Division Conventions

  Many conventions and hamfests have been canceled or postponed due to
  the coronavirus pandemic. Check the calendar of canceled events on the
  ARRL website.
    * February 13 - 14 -- Orlando HamCation Special Edition (online)
    * March 13 - 14 -- QSO Today Virtual Ham Expo

  Find conventions and hamfests in your area.

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