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10/20/2026

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10/17/2026

Attention!! Technician Class License Holders!! FREE CLASS!!!!

Ready to upgrade to General?....see details below

To register, contact Tom K3YH at [email protected]

Ready to take your amateur radio journey to the next level? The ARCNEM General Class License Course is scheduled to begin on Tuesday, November 10, 2026 and run thru January 5, 2027 (9 sessions).
Classes are sponsored by the National Electronics Museum.

Upgrading from Technician to General is the single biggest leap you can make in amateur radio, granting you access to the High Frequency (HF) bands.

Why Upgrade? ---- The Power of HF Privileges

While Technician privileges keep you mostly local on VHF/UHF, a General Class license unlocks over 80% of the amateur radio spectrum. With HF privileges, you can:
* Communicate Worldwide: Bounce signals off the ionosphere to talk across continents and oceans without relying on internet-linked repeaters or infrastructure.
* Master the Solar Cycle: Experience the thrill of peak solar activity on the 10, 15, and 20-meter bands, where even low-power (QRP) stations can achieve global reach.
* Activate Parks on the Air (POTA): Take your station into the great outdoors! General HF privileges allow you to easily hunt or activate state and national parks, a massive and highly active global community.
* Chase DX & Awards: Participate in international contesting, hunt rare DX stations, and work toward prestigious milestones like DXCC (DX Century Club) and Worked All States (WAS).
* Explore Diverse Modes: Dive deep into long-distance single sideband (SSB) voice, traditional CW (Morse code), and advanced digital weak-signal modes like FT8.
* Enhance Emergency Capabilities: Provide resilient, long-range emergency communications that can bridge gaps across states and countries when local infrastructure fails.

Course Schedule & Details
* Start Date: Tuesday, November 10, 2026
* Format: Weekly 3-hour sessions held on Tuesday evenings at 6:30 PM Eastern Time
* Platform: Online via Zoom (links will be sent to registered participants)
* All sessions will be recorded and available on YouTube

How to Register
Contact Tom K3YH at [email protected]

Don't let your amateur radio journey stop at the local repeater. Join us starting November 10 and unlock the true, global potential of your station.

73,

Tom K3YH

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10/16/2026

eBay Restricts Listings of Radio Equipment, but Exempts Ham-Band-Only Gear

Online marketplace eBay has imposed new restrictions on listings of radio transmitting equipment in response to new FCC rules that took effect this week, but responded to ARRL that its new policy will not apply to gear that operates exclusively on amateur radio frequencies. The FCC’s rules are intended to use its equipment authorization program to protect against “national security threats to the communications supply chain” and cover a wide variety of products.

In its Third Report and Order issued on July 23, 2026, the Commission makes clear that online marketplaces share in the legal responsibility to assure that unauthorized RF devices are not offered for sale on their platforms. The rules took effect on October 13. Moving forward, equipment subject to FCC authorization must have its FCC ID number submitted to the marketplace and posted with its listing. There are exemptions for posts already online, “small sellers,” and used equipment, but initial messages to sellers from eBay suggested that an FCC ID would be required in order to post a listing for any equipment that transmits RF energy.

In response to a request from ARRL for a clarification relating to amateur radio equipment that does not require FCC authorization, an eBay spokesperson provided the following statement:

eBay allows the sale of devices capable of operating only on frequencies that the FCC has allocated for use by Amateur Radio Service licensees. As these devices do not require FCC equipment authorization, FCC IDs will not be required for these listings as an amateur licensee may use his or her license to operate such radios.
However, two-way VHF/UHF radio equipment capable of operating outside of the amateur frequency bands cannot be imported, advertised, sold, or operated within the United States, including on eBay, without an FCC equipment certification.
If eBay inadvertently takes action against listings for devices that don't require FCC IDs and are otherwise authorized, the affected seller should inform eBay and we will assess whether to remove restrictions from the listing.

It should be emphasized that the FCC did not change its underlying equipment authorization rules. Amateur radio equipment, except for commercial HF amplifiers, continues to not require FCC authorization.

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10/14/2026

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10/13/2026

I have several years worth of QST and CQ Magazines....free to anybody that would like them. Message me and we can arrange a hookup.

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10/12/2026

10/11/2026

Don't forget the PARA meeting, tomorrow evening. We will attempt a tailgate at 6:00 PM. Bring whatever you may have to swap, sell or trade.

6:00 PM at Heartland Church!!

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10/07/2026

Just a reminder....Monday, Oct. 12 is our October PARA Meeting. Come early as we will have opportunity for a Tailgate. Dig though your closets, basements and your shack.....buy, sell and trade. 6:00 PM in the parking lot.

Hope to see you all there!
73
Jeff

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09/30/2026

From the National Weather Service here in Paducah:

Good afternoon!

We have received many questions about the ongoing very strong El Nino event and potential impacts across our area this winter.

NWS Paducah meteorologist Sean Poulos will be hosting a webinar on Tuesday, October 27, 2026, at 7 PM CDT, where he will discuss what El Nino is, how it affect global weather patterns, and possible impacts across our region this winter.

You can register for the webinar using this link:
https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/3333825266978994528

Sincerely,
Derrick Snyder
NWS Paducah