Amateur Operators in India received additional radio frequencies when the government published the new band plan.  To learn more go to

India gets 60, 630 and 2200m

For an update on amateur radio activity in relation to the California fires go to

http://www.arrl.org/news/view/amateur-radio-volunteers-at-the-ready-for-california-fire-duty

Oregon held a statewide simulated emergency test. Amateur radio was involved and part way through the exercise a “freak” event occurred that really tested the amateurs. To learn more go to

http://www.bluemountaineagle.com/Local_News/20181109/local-amateur-radio-operators-participate-in-state-exercise

There is a survey being held in Region 2 about  radio direction finding activity. To learn more and participate in the survey go to

http://www.arrl.org/news/iaru-region-2-ardf-survey-under-way

The Yasme Foundation has announced their award winners. To see who won what and how the International Space Station made out go to

http://www.arrl.org/news/yasme-foundation-announces-supporting-grant-to-ariss-and-excellence-awards

On November 8,2018  TG0CND in Guatemala was activated. Another step in improved emergency communication.  Thank you to all involved.

The phone portion of the ARRL Sweepstakes Contest will be held on Nove 17th 2018. For all the information you need go to

http://www.arrl.org/sweepstakes

Today is Remembrance Day. Take some time to think about those who have served, are serving, and those that lost their lives.  For their efforts we are allowed to live the life we do today.  They all sacrifice .

LEST WE FORGET

The following bulletin was received from the Radio Amateurs of Canada

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To celebrate the 100th Anniversary of the end of WW1 several nations have issued special call signs.  Here is the information in the ARRL Newsletter

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