NEWS
Update May 5, 2025
Annual Armed Forces Day Crossband Test - Saturday May 10
SB SPCL @ ARL $ARLX005
ARLX005 Annual Armed Forces Day Crossband Test scheduled for
Saturday, May 10, 2025
ZCZC AX05
QST de W1AW
Special Bulletin 5 ARLX005
From ARRL Headquarters
Newington CT April 25, 2025
To all radio amateurs
SB SPCL ARL ARLX005
ARLX005 Annual Armed Forces Day Crossband Test scheduled for
Saturday, May 10, 2025
The Annual Armed Forces Day (AFD) Crossband Test, hosted by the Department of Defense, is scheduled for Saturday, May 10, 2025.
The event will test two-way communications between military stations and amateur radio operators as authorized by the Federal Communications Commission in Title 47 of the Code of Federal Regulations 47 CFR 97.111. The test provides opportunities, and challenges, for operators to test their individual technical skills in a controlled scenario that will not impact public or private communications.
The annual DOD message will be transmitted via RTTY on 14667.0 kHz at 1400 and 2000 UTC. Military stations will transmit on selected military frequencies and announce the specific amateur radio service frequencies that will be monitored.
All scheduled times will be in UTC, and all scheduled transmissions will be upper sideband (USB), unless otherwise noted. Frequencies, times, and other technical information can be found at the DoD MARS - Armed Forces Day site at: www.dodmars.org/mars-comex-information-website/armed-forces-day.
Those who wish to document their contacts with a QSL card should visit www.usarmymars.org/armed-forces-day-qsl-card-request and complete the request form. For more than 50 years, military and amateur stations have taken part in this event.
Annual Armed Forces Day Crossband Test - Saturday May 10
SB SPCL @ ARL $ARLX005
ARLX005 Annual Armed Forces Day Crossband Test scheduled for
Saturday, May 10, 2025
ZCZC AX05
QST de W1AW
Special Bulletin 5 ARLX005
From ARRL Headquarters
Newington CT April 25, 2025
To all radio amateurs
SB SPCL ARL ARLX005
ARLX005 Annual Armed Forces Day Crossband Test scheduled for
Saturday, May 10, 2025
The Annual Armed Forces Day (AFD) Crossband Test, hosted by the Department of Defense, is scheduled for Saturday, May 10, 2025.
The event will test two-way communications between military stations and amateur radio operators as authorized by the Federal Communications Commission in Title 47 of the Code of Federal Regulations 47 CFR 97.111. The test provides opportunities, and challenges, for operators to test their individual technical skills in a controlled scenario that will not impact public or private communications.
The annual DOD message will be transmitted via RTTY on 14667.0 kHz at 1400 and 2000 UTC. Military stations will transmit on selected military frequencies and announce the specific amateur radio service frequencies that will be monitored.
All scheduled times will be in UTC, and all scheduled transmissions will be upper sideband (USB), unless otherwise noted. Frequencies, times, and other technical information can be found at the DoD MARS - Armed Forces Day site at: www.dodmars.org/mars-comex-information-website/armed-forces-day.
Those who wish to document their contacts with a QSL card should visit www.usarmymars.org/armed-forces-day-qsl-card-request and complete the request form. For more than 50 years, military and amateur stations have taken part in this event.
Field Day 2025
The Section Managers and I are planning Field Day sites visits again this year. Make sure you get your Field Day site listed on the Field Day Locator map arrl.org/field-day-locator. We use this site to plan our site visits. Try to get your information there within the next week as I would like to plan my travels this early next week.
The Section Managers and I are planning Field Day sites visits again this year. Make sure you get your Field Day site listed on the Field Day Locator map arrl.org/field-day-locator. We use this site to plan our site visits. Try to get your information there within the next week as I would like to plan my travels this early next week.
Field Day Proclamations 2025
A proclamation from Minnesota Governor Tim Walz is in process. Once received it will be added to this website. Generally, this is received in early June.
A proclamation from Minnesota Governor Tim Walz is in process. Once received it will be added to this website. Generally, this is received in early June.
Amateur Radio Organization Grant
The ARRL Foundation accepts grant applications in February, June, and October. Information can be found here: https://www.arrl.org/amateur-radio-grants. These grants range from $500 - $3,000. The link to the application appears on the site for the month that it is available. The application must be submitted online through the link. An outline of the questions that are within the application are below. Please feel free to request ARRL publications (https://home.arrl.org/action/Shop/Store) as part of the grant in addition to the monetary request if they will enhance the project. The Foundation always appreciates the effort to educate.
arrl_foundation_grant_application_outline.pdf
arrl_foundation_grant_application_outline.docx
The ARRL Foundation accepts grant applications in February, June, and October. Information can be found here: https://www.arrl.org/amateur-radio-grants. These grants range from $500 - $3,000. The link to the application appears on the site for the month that it is available. The application must be submitted online through the link. An outline of the questions that are within the application are below. Please feel free to request ARRL publications (https://home.arrl.org/action/Shop/Store) as part of the grant in addition to the monetary request if they will enhance the project. The Foundation always appreciates the effort to educate.
arrl_foundation_grant_application_outline.pdf
arrl_foundation_grant_application_outline.docx
Division Hamfests (all times local)
6/3 – Plymouth, MN 9 AM – 5 PM; Aurora 25; Northern Lights Radio Society
www.nlrs.club
www.arrl.org/hamfests/aurora-25
6/21 - Plymouth, MN 8 AM - Noon; Spring Tailgate Hamfest; Twin City FM Club
www.arrl.org/hamfests/spring-tailgate-hamfest-1
6/3 – Plymouth, MN 9 AM – 5 PM; Aurora 25; Northern Lights Radio Society
www.nlrs.club
www.arrl.org/hamfests/aurora-25
6/21 - Plymouth, MN 8 AM - Noon; Spring Tailgate Hamfest; Twin City FM Club
www.arrl.org/hamfests/spring-tailgate-hamfest-1