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Arguments about the Amateur Radio Emergency Preparedness ActThe Community Associations Institute (CAI) actively opposes federal legislation—such as the Amateur Radio Emergency Preparedness Act (AREPA)—that would limit homeowners associations (HOAs) ability to restrict and ban amateur ham radio antennas.*Why CAI Opposes Ham Radio Preemption*-CAI argues that large outdoor antennas and towers can conflict with the visual character of a community and negatively impact home values.-The organization believes that private property covenants are voluntary agreements and that federal laws should not override a community's right to enforce architectural standards.-CAI maintains that HOAs must keep the authority to require prior approval, ensuring antennas are safely installed, reasonably sized, and appropriately placed.*ARRL and Congress Members Support AREPA*The ARRL and bipartisan Congressional Sponsors push for federal legislation to allow reasonable accommodations for antennas and to override restrictive local rules and HOA bans, emphasizing that ham radios are a critical lifeline during local disasters and emergencies when regular communication infrastructure fails. … See MoreSee Less

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QST QST QST to ARRL Members in the Pacific DivisionRE: Pacific Division Town Hall MeetingSunday, August 30th 7:30 PM PDT (08/31/26 0230Z)Pacific Division Members and interested Amateur Radio Operators are invited to attend our next Pacific Division Town Hall Meeting August 30, 2026 starting at 0230Z (Sunday, August 30th 7:30 PM PDT, 4:30 PM Hawaiian Islands)ARRL BOARD MEETING REPORTDr. Carol KP4MD and I will have a review, summary and comment on the July ARRL Board of Director's Meeting. You can read the minutes at www.arrl.org/board-meetingsI'll be announcing our Summer Signals Membership Drive where you can earn ARRL Merchandise and other great gifts just by promoting ARRL Membership to your non-member friends and new hams. We will also report on changes in the Club Commission Program to help clubs promote ARRL Membership more easily.We will answer questions on Year of the Club and other initiatives that the Board worked on in the July Meeting.PACIFICONWe are officially less than 60 days to the start of Pacificon 2026.Pacificon will open on Friday, October 16th with the best Antenna Seminar you can attend! Some of the best engineers and amateuroperators in antenna design and propagation will be on hand to train you on how to get radioactive and get your signals out. The Vendor Halls open at 1500 hours! There are some great programs Friday "after hours" you don't want to miss!Saturday, October 17th starts early with Breakfast with Gordo! Check out the Vendors and non-profit displays, the outside displays on EMCOMM and Transmitter Hunts. There is a full day of events and forums to peak any interested Amateur Operator. Saturday wraps up with our banquet dinner and an inspiring speaker – you won't want to miss.Sunday, October 18th starts even earlier in the back parking lot with our show stopping swap meet (Bring your Flashlights). Then breakfast and great trainings until the ARRL Forum closes us out Sunday afternoon.We are ready for another big leap in attendance this year – book your hotel reservations and purchase your tickets today! Registration is OPEN on the Pacificon website at www.pacificon.orgTopic: ARRL PACIFIC DIVISION TOWN HALLTime: AUGUST 30TH, 2026 07:30 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada) Join Zoom Meeting (highlight the link below and paste into yourbrowser)us02web.zoom.us/j/8715741939?pwd=QrYeCkEUfrxXLwEJ0ORfYlR00IlyIn.1&omn=83594414863Meeting ID: 871 574 1939Passcode: 146520—One tap mobile+17193594580,,8715741939#,,,,*146520# US73 and stay Radio Active!John Litz, NZ6QARRL Pacific Division DirectorDr Carol Milazzo, KP4MDARRL Pacific Division Vice-Director——————————————————————–ARRL Pacific DivisionDirector: John T. Litz, NZ6Qnz6q@arrl.org——————————————————————– … See MoreSee Less

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30 Aug

Amateurs & clubs are cordially invited to participate at our Amateur Radio Exhibit and Special Event Station K6C on Saturday, Oct. 3, 10 am-3 pm PT at the Rocklin Maker Faire at Sierra College in Rocklin.
Email kp4md@arrl.org to join us.
More info at: https://arrlsacvalley.org/arrl-amateur-radio-exhibit-and-k6c-special-event-station-at-oct-3-rocklin-maker-faire/

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30 Aug

Bravo to the Golden Empire Amateur Radio Society at the 2026 Butte County Fair!

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26 Aug

QST! Aug. 30, 7:30 pm PT ARRL Pacific Division Town Hall Zoom! Topic: ARRL PACIFIC DIVISION TOWN HALL Time: Sunday, August 30, 2026 7:30 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada) (4:30 PM HDT) Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/8715741939?pwd=QrYeCkEUfrxXLwEJ0ORfYlR00IlyIn.1&omn=83594414863
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QST! Aug. 30, 7 pm PT ARRL Pacific Division Town Hall Zoom!
Topic: ARRL PACIFIC DIVISION TOWN HALL
Time: Sunday, August 30, 2026 7:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada) (4:00 PM HDT)
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