Jim Nitzberg – Taneytown, MD – Carroll County
ARRL News- Entrepreneur and Amateur Radio Operator Invests in the Next Generation of Problem Solvers August 21, 2026ARRL The National Association for Amateur Radio® announced today a historic and transformational $1 million gift from Dr. James M. Galm, W8WTS. An entrepreneur and amateur radio operator who spent his career solving complex energy and engineering challenges, Galm is now investing in the next generation of problem solvers through his support of ARRL.The gift […]
- Kopernik Observatory Seeks Amateur Radio Operators to Track August 19 Balloon Flight August 18, 2026Amateur radio operators in western New York and other northeastern states have an opportunity to help track an educational balloon. Drew Deskur, KA1M, Director of the Kopernik Observatory, a public observatory and informal STEM education center in Vestal, New York, said the balloon was expected to be launched August 19 at 10 AM Eastern (1400 […]
- The ARRL Solar Update August 17, 2026Weekly Highlights and Forecast, August 17, 2026, by NOAA Space Weather Prediction Center:Solar activity ranged from very low to low levels throughout theperiod. No R1 (Minor) or greater events were observed. The largestflare was a C8.2/Sn at 16/1928 UTC from Region 4506. An associated CME was observed in LASCO C2 imagery following the C8.2 flare, […]
- Colombian Amateurs Help in Earthquake Response; Clear Frequencies Requested August 14, 2026ARRL The National Association for Amateur Radio® reports that amateur radio operators in Colombia are providing significant communications support following the major earthquake and aftershocks that struck the country on August 10, 2026. The death toll has reportedly exceeded 200 people, with many more still missing, and major damage is reported to buildings and infrastructure.International […]
- ARRL Year of the Club Contests Celebrate Outstanding Club Websites and Newsletters August 14, 2026
- Entrepreneur and Amateur Radio Operator Invests in the Next Generation of Problem Solvers August 21, 2026
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