ARRL Teachers Institute a Success on Staten Island

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ARRL Teachers Institute a Success on Staten Island

ARRL The National Association for Amateur Radio® celebrates that the first field session of the ARRL Teachers Institute on Wireless Technology reached nine New York City area educators, but the ripple effects will reach thousands of students. The session was held at the Staten Island Technical High School, home of a thriving and active amateur radio club. It was led in part by Everton Henriques, KD2ZZT, an educator at the school and TI graduate. In August 2024, 49 of Henriques’ students earned their licenses.

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Ham Radio Operators Serving During California Firestorms

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Ham Radio Operators Serving During California Firestorms

As the firestorms across Southern California continue to threaten millions of residents, trained amateur radio operators are serving critical volunteer roles to help officials spot fires before they get out of control. Dry conditions and wind gusts of 100 miles per hour have fuelled days of devastating wildfires. Entire neighbourhoods have been levelled by infernos.

The Eaton fire burned to the top of Mount Wilson, a critical logistical post for broadcast radio and television stations, as well as communications across the Southland. Federal agencies, air traffic control, local emergency responders, radio amateurs, and others all share tower space on the mountain.

While the main fires have been burning north and northwest of the central section of Los Angeles, just to the south, hams are standing watch. Orange County Fire Watch (OCFW) is a program locally organized by the Orange County Parks Department and the Irvine Conservancy.

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Ham Radio Ireland, The Digital Magazine, Is Back

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A popular online ham radio magazine is returning for readers in Ireland - and around the world. Ham Radio Ireland is back. After a period of inactivity late last year, the free independent downloadable newsletter resumed online publication in late January.

Shortly after its creators launched its predecessor, the Connacht Regional Newsletter, in 2022, they realised it held appeal beyond its initial readership in western Ireland and it was renamed Ham Radio Ireland. Authors volunteered sharing their expertise on QRP, satellite operation, VHF/UHF, home construction, keyboard modes and other topics. According to Steve Wright, EI5DD, editorial contributions eventually slowed to a trickle, making continued publication a challenge. By last September, production had stopped.

John Tubritt, EI3HQB, from Collective Communications, and Steve Wright, EI5DD are on the editorial team to revive the magazine in a new format. Initially the best site for downloads will be via the Facebook page of Ham Radio Ireland. Links will soon be available on other social media platforms.

Authors anywhere in the world are welcome to send stories and pictures relevant to ham radio and their experiences. They can be sent directly to Steve at wright14@gmail.com