Art AB7FB with one of his Magnetic Loop Antennas
72nd International DX Convention
May 15-16, 2021
For those that enjoy DXing, or want to learn about DXing, registration (free) is now open for the 72nd International DX Convention. This is what was previously known as the Visalia DX Convention. This year's event will be conducted via Zoom (surprise!). Sessions run from 7:00 am to 5:00 pm (Arizona Time) on both May 15 and 16. Registration for this free event is open now. Go to http://dxconvention.com to register and see the program line up. There will also be some impressive door prizes awarded at two drawings each day.
ARLB011 - Updated Radio Frequency Exposure Rules
Become Effective on May 3
The new rules do not change existing RF exposure (RFE) limits but do require that stations in all services, including amateur radio, be evaluated against existing limits. More info here: http://www.arrl.org/w1aw-bulletins-archive/ARLB011/2021
RF Exposure and You
A book by Ed Hare, W1RFI, ARRL Laboratory Supervisor
PDF file:
http://www.arrl.org/files/file/Technology/RFsafetyCommittee/RF%20Exposure%20and%20You.pdf
Squaw Peak Construction
Found in the archives. Pouring the concrete slab for the VVARA repeater shack in 2005.
Squaw Peak
Matt N7YIO is a certified drone pilot. He took this photo of the Squaw Peak repeater site. Our repeater is the little shack in the bottom left corner. Camp Verde is in the upper left and the red rocks near Sedona in the top left. Click the photo for a large version.
