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COVID-19 UPDATE

As of presstime, the COVID-19 pandemic has radically altered plans for any social gathering and hamfests and ham radio-related conferences are taking a huge hit, especially with the cancellation of the Dayton Hamvention. We are urging all readers to please check with the organizers of these events to ensure the event will still be held.

JUNE

HOUSTON, TEXAS — Special event station WA5DTK will air from 0000-2359 UTC, Saturday, June 6 from the U.S.S Houston in honor of the Museum Ships Afloat special event. Frequencies include 7.050, 7.250, 14.050, and 14.250 MHz. QSL a SASE to John B. Brewer, 601 Wagon Wheel Trail, Pflugerville, TX 78660-3824.

will hold the from 8 a.m. to noon, Saturday, June 6 at the Hudsonville Fairgrounds, 5235 Park Avenue. Contact: Kathy, KB8KZH, (616) 541-4090. Email: <>. Website: <>. Talk-in 147.16. Free VE exams.

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