Two Meter Area Spectrum Management Association

Looking for a few people who want to become involved!

By Robert Melucci Posted on February 19, 2022 Posted in Notices

♦ Enjoy Ham Radio? ♦ Having fun with the local repeater systems? ♦ Have a desire to give something back to the hobby? Consider joining the TASMA Technical Committee!! Short of technical knowledge, but wanting to learn? Join a group …

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August 5, 2023: General Meeting

By Robert Melucci Posted on March 15, 2023 Posted in Notices

All are invited to the next TASMA General Meeting to be held online on Saturday, August 8, 2023, starting at 9am. If you are a TASMA member, you will automatically receive the link to join this meeting. If you are …

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July 8, 2023: Technical Committee Meeting

By Robert Melucci Posted on February 12, 2023 Posted in Notices

The July Technical Committee meeting will take place online on Saturday Saturday, July 8, 2023 at 9 am. For those who have business on the agenda, the link to the online meeting will be sent to you via email.

TASMA Band Plan Update

By Rochelle Cocco Posted on November 3, 2022 Posted in Notices

TASMA has updated the two-meter band plan to designate the simplex frequencies that are recommended for Digital Voice. Only page 3 of the band plan is affected. A briefing explaining the changes can be found HERE. Please see the updated …

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ARRL Foundation Accepting Applications for Grants in June

6 June 2023

The ARRL Foundation is now accepting grant applications from amateur radio organizations for eligible amateur radio-related projects and initiatives, particularly those focused on educating, licensing, and supporting amateur radio activities. To grow amateur radio's future, youth-based projects and initiatives are especially encouraged. The ARRL Foundation grants program accepts proposals on a ... [...]

ARRL Hudson Division has New Vice Director

5 June 2023

Ed Wilson, N2XDD, of Shirley, New York has been appointed Vice Director of the ARRL Hudson Division by ARRL President Rick Roderick, K5UR.Wilson succeeds Nomar Vizcarrondo, NP4H, who was appointed Director of the ARRL Hudson Division in March. Wilson will serve in the position for the remainder of the 3-year term that ends December 31, 2024.Having developed an interest in radio as a child, Wils... [...]

Licensee Hit With $24,000 Fine for Jamming Net, Failure to ID: FCC

5 June 2023

An investigation by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) results in a large fine against a California amateur radio license holder. A Notice of Apparent Liability Forfeiture (NALF) for $24,000 has been filed against Phillip J. Beaudet, N6PJB, of Burney, California. According to the filing, the penalty is for Beaudet “willfully and repeatedly interfering with the radio communications of t... [...]

Museum Ships On-the-Air Weekend

2 June 2023

If you like ships and are an amateur radio operator, 100 ships will be on the air from June 3 - 4 for the annual Museum Ships Weekend event.Organizers stress that this is not a contest, but a fun event that begins at 0000Z on June 3, 2023, and runs through 2359Z on June 4, 2023.While operation on any amateur frequency is allowed, most ships will be operating in the general portion of the bands.... [...]

The K7RA Solar Update

2 June 2023

Average daily solar flux values dropped over the past week, butsunspot numbers were nearly the same, comparing May 25 to 31 to theprevious week.Average daily solar flux declined from 161.2 to 155.3. Geomagneticindicators were quieter, with average daily planetary A indexdeclining from 17.1 to 7.3, and middle latitude numbers from 14.4 to7.9.Predicted solar flux is 160 on June 2, 155 on June 3-4... [...]

ARRL Elected to Serve on SAFECOM

2 June 2023

ARRL The National Association for Amateur Radio® has been elected to serve on SAFECOM®. SAFECOM is a group of national thought leaders and officials within the emergency communications and response space that works to set standards used at every level. The program is managed by the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), an agency of the US Department of Homeland Security.SAFE... [...]

“He Touched So Many Lives” Chip Margelli, K7JA (SK)

1 June 2023

The airwaves are markedly dimmer this week, social media is filled with heartfelt tributes, and industry leaders are mourning. Longtime fixture of amateur radio Charles “Chip” Margelli, K7JA, passed away after a brief illness. Margelli was an ARRL Life Member.“The light and love of my life is gone,” Margelli’s widow Janet, KL7MF, posted on Facebook. “He enjoyed 60 wonderful years as a ham and 4... [...]

The K7RA Solar Update

26 May 2023

Both average daily sunspot numbers and solar flux increased this week. Average daily sunspot numbers rose from 118.6 to 133.4, while average solar flux went from 143.2 to 161.2. Geomagnetic indicators were more active. Average daily planetary A index went from 9.6 to 17.1, while average middle latitude A index rose from 9.6 to 14.4. Predicted solar flux is 150 on May 26, 155 on May 27 and 28,... [...]

Section Manager Update: Austin Elected, Bigley Re-elected, Gendron Appointed

26 May 2023

The results of two balloted Section Manager elections held this spring were determined when the ballots were counted at ARRL Headquarters on Tuesday, May 23, 2023.John Bigley, N7UR, incumbent Section Manager of the ARRL Nevada Section, was re-elected when he received 277 votes, and Jim Shepherd, W6US, of Sparks, received 177 votes. Bigley, of Las Vegas, has been serving as Section Manager since... [...]

Dayton Hamvention® 2023 Wrap Up

26 May 2023

ARRL greeted attendees in its large exhibit area in the "Tesla" building. Traffic to the exhibit was brisk. Members and prospective members enjoyed meeting with dozens of ARRL program representatives and volunteers. The event hosted the ARRL Great Lakes Division Convention.While the final count is still a few days away from being completed, Hamvention spokesperson Michael Kalter, W8CI, said thi... [...]