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• ARRL Creates New Online Groups for Members to Communicate with Leadership

• Pitcairn Island VP6R DXpedition on the Air; Injured Operator Evacuated

  Pitcairn Island DXpedition leader Glen Johnson, W0GJ, reports the VP6R team arrived at the South Pacific island on October 17, after the m/v Braveheart anchored offshore. After clearing customs and immigration, the team was transported to the home of Andy Christian, where the DXpedition’s equipment had been shipped well in advance. “The steep dirt roads were very muddy from lots of recent rains...

• SAQ Transmission Set for UN Day on October 24

  A transmission from the vintage Alexanderson alternator in Grimeton, Sweden, will complement activities marking United Nations Day on October 24. Transmitter startup for the 17.2 kHz transmission will take place at around 1630 UTC, with a peace message transmission beginning at 1700 UTC. A live stream will be available on the Alexanderson website. No QSL cards will be sent, and no list of repor...