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The Art of Making a Contact By Radio

While "amateur" means "for love", many amateur radio operators approach the pastime and contributions of amateur radio with as much zeal and passion as their professional interests. It is more than a hobby. It's a world of continual discovery, knowledge, and friendships beyond compare. Lifetime friendships and knowledge that enhance careers, families, your community.

The menu on the left will take you to my regular web pages. The notes below capture recent activities and tell of upcoming events. You can also get news at the ARRL Pacific Section web page.

There's so much to write about amateur radio, and there's just not enough time to make all the web pages that I would like. Enjoy, and feel free to drop me an e-mail if you have any questions. -- Ron, AH6RH

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"Amateur Radio -- Staying connected in times of emergency." - Robin, AH6CP January 18, 2010

"Get knowledgeable and proficient in amateur radio now. There's not enough time to learn during an emergency." - Ron, AH6RH October 24, 2010


Hawaii Calendar of Events for 2013

January 4, 2013, updated January 4, 2013

Amateur radio clubs and organizations around Hawaii sponsor or participate in a variety of operating events and meetings. This is a list of key events around the state.

Date Event
Sat January 19, 2013+ ARRL January VHF Contest
Fri February 15, 2013+ ARRL DX Contest - CW
Fri March 1, 2013+ ARRL DX Contest - Phone
Fri March 29, 2013+ CQ WPX Contest - Phone
Sun April 21, 2013 Geek Meet VI
Fri May 24, 2013+ CQ WPX Contest - CW
Sat June 1, 2013 Makani Pahili - Annual Hurricane Exercise
Sat June 1, 2013+ Museum Ships Weekend (See USS Missouri)
Sat June 8, 2013+ ARRL June VHF Contest
Sat June 22, 2013+ ARRL Field Day and Hawaii Field Day
Fri August 23, 2013+ Hawaii QSO Party
Sat October 5, 2013 ARRL Simulated Emergency Test
Fri October 25, 2013+ CQ World Wide Contest - Phone
Sat October 26, 2013? Big Island International Hamfest, BIARC and KHRC, TBD, Big Island
Sat November 2, 2013+ ARRL Sweepstakes Contest - CW
Sat November 16, 2013+ ARRL Sweepstakes Contest - Phone
Fri November 23, 2013+ CQ World Wide Contest - CW
Fri December 6, 2013+ SKYWARN Recognition Day
Sun December 8, 2013 Communications for Honolulu Marathon. Email Greg NH6ZS for more details.
Fri December 13, 2013 ARRL 10 Meter Contest

Governor signs HB980 into law as Act 74, May 20, 2013 11:30 am in the Executive Office

May 20, 2013, updated May 21, 2013

Governor Neal Ambercrombie signed the mobile electronics bill HB980 into law as Act 74 on May 20, 2013 11:30 am in the Executive Office. House Bill 980 supersedes the county regulations on mobile cellular telephone and land mobile radio use. The exemption to use amateur radio while mobile has been preserved. The bill takes effect on July 1, 2013. Star-Advertiser article. Click here for further details.

2013 Hawaii State Legislature

January 30, 2013

There are two bills before the 2013 Hawaii State Legislature that affects mobile cellular telephone use and amateur radio. Amateur radio operators are encouraged to submit testimony. House Bill 980 and Senate Bill 1211 if passed will supersede the county regulations on mobile cellular telephone use. Click here for further details.

75 meter Geratol net

January 12, 2013

Ted AD1N invites Hawaii amateurs to join the Geratol Net on 75 meters, which meets daily at 0100z at 3668 kHz. It's one way to make Worked All States on 75 meters.

Happy Holidays!

January 4, 2013

2012 has been a very good year in amateur radio. Look forward to more amateur radio in 2013!

The AH6RH archives

January 4, 2013

If you're looking for past items, click here.

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