Category Archives: ARRL

Kudos to the ARRL

Posted on December 3, 2021 by robert

Often it is far too easy to complain about things that aren’t working well, than to recognize when things work so smoothly that you don’t even notice them.  This was the case with the ARRL and the DXCC Desk.  I … Continue reading →

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Something new to chase — VUCC-Sat

Posted on February 22, 2019 by Bob Beatty

The ARRL has had a VUCC (VHF UHF Century Club) Award for a long time.  Not being a VHF/UHF/SHF guy, it never caught my attention until I noticed that they had a specific award for Satellite contacts.  The requirement is … Continue reading →

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ONE BILLION QSOs in LotW

Posted on December 19, 2018 by robert

I’ve been a little obsessed making year-end QSOs for the International Grid Chase, and watching LotW count up to ONE BILLION QSOs. It happened at 23:32:06 UTC on December 19, 2018 (6:32:06 PM EST). Fantastic job ARRL and IT staff … Continue reading →

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Only one million to go in LotW

Posted on December 17, 2018 by robert

At approximately 10:15 AM EST (15:15 UTC), the QSO count in Logbook of the World rolled over to 999 million, only 1 million QSOs to go before it hits a BILLION. LotW has been going up about 3 million QSOs … Continue reading →

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QSO #9,000 in LotW

Posted on May 29, 2018 by robert

Silly, I suppose, but I note almost every accomplishment.  I’m happy to say that today I worked Ron, K4AKK, from Savannah, TN on 15-Meter FT-8.  He found his way into my LotW database as Contact #9,000 (since I started back … Continue reading →

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W1YRC Maximum Society Member

Posted on January 26, 2017 by robert

I’m always “selling” the benefits of Amateur Radio to my friends, and one of the things I mention is you get to meet some wonderful people.  I consider myself very lucky to know Bob Beaudet, W1YRC, RI’s Section Manager and avid … Continue reading →

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