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Swains Island W8S DXpedition

Posted on September 7, 2023September 7, 2023 By Michael M
Events, News

It takes several years to plan an expedition like this, and this one was originally scheduled in 2020, but postponed because of COVID.

The site states operations will be from October 4, 2023 until October 17, 2023, with 10 operators. The island is privately owned by the Jennings family who is assisting with the logistics. 

Of the 340 DXCC locations, Swains Island ranks 27 as the most wanted. The last time this island was activated was in 2002, 21 years ago. 

If you’re looking for this DXCC, start getting ready!

For more information – https://swains2020.lldxt.eu/

Additional discussion may be found here – https://wpbarg.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?t=323

Hawaii Fires and HF Frequencies

Posted on August 13, 2023August 16, 2023 By Michael M
News

As the news of fires in Hawaii continues to develop and the death toll is approaching one hundred, with property damage currently over five billion, the people in Hawaii are in our thoughts and prayers. Below are some frequencies you can monitor (see note below).

7.088 SSB – Nets
3.880 SSB
7.080 SSB
7.095 SSB

More information on the Nets are here – https://www.konaweb.com/net/

Note: FCC rules permit SSB operation below 7100 (7.075 – 7.100) outside of the continental US (ITU 1,3 and FCC Region 2 West of 130° West or below 20° North).* Here, we are permitted a portion of frequencies (7.025 – 7.125) for CW, but please leave them open and do not transmit on them for now. 

*See Sections 97.305(c), 97.307(f)(11) and 97.301(e).

For folks considering financial donations, I would encourage you to vet the organization before donating. My go-to organization for many years continues to be Direct Relief. If you’ve not heard of Direct Relief, that’s likely because none of their donations are spent on fundraising. – https://www.directrelief.org/

We have created a topic in our Forum for further discussion here – https://wpbarg.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?p=822

WPBARG In The News Again

Posted on May 23, 2023July 19, 2023 By Michael M
Announcements, News

March 23, 2023
This week in ARRL Club News:

ARRL Club News

WPBARG in the News Again

Posted on April 9, 2023April 21, 2023 By Michael M
News

From our friends across the pond in the UK:
American Grow with Collaboration

WPBARG is Back in the News

Posted on March 30, 2023May 15, 2023 By Michael M
News

We are back in the news again, this time on QRZ and Amateur Radio Newsline’s FB page, with our sister club, FLARC. Here are the links:

Florida and New Jersey Clubs Extend Formal Partnership With First HF and Slow Scan Contacts | QRZ Forums

https://www.facebook.com/groups/56461269209/user/810349837

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