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ARRL Club News

Published by the American Radio Relay League ********************************************

July 19, 2022

Editor: Michael Walters, W8ZY <clubs@arrl.org>

IN THIS ISSUE

- Field Day 2022
- Club Grant Program Update
- FCC Legacy CORES System Has Been Retired
- QST is Now Offering a Column for Clubs
- Submitting Info for this Newsletter
- How to Plan and Apply for an ARRL Hamfest or Convention
- Important Links

FIELD DAY 2022

Another Field Day is in the logs, and many operators had their first opportunity to see just what HF operation and contesting are all about.
Yes, I know that Field Day is not a contest, but it is managed like
one. Points are still assigned, and results are published. There are no
plaques awarded. The results will be published in the December issue of
QST. As of this writing, there have been 3,960 logs submitted, which is slightly higher than the past few years. The two important parts of
Field Day are getting out and working with your club to prove that you
can operate under unusual circumstances, and to have fun. For me, it is
all about having fun. The crew from ARRL operated W1AW again this year,
and you can see from the picture above and social media postings that
they had a lot of fun. I hope your Field Day was a blast. Check the
status of your Field Day entry via the Entries Received tab at www.field-day.arrl.org <http://www.field-day.arrl.org/>.

CLUB GRANT PROGRAM UPDATE

The application period for the ARRL Club Grant Program <http://www.arrl.org/club-grant-program> closed on June 30. We've
received 128 applications for grants made by clubs from across the
country. Some of the grants are quite elaborate and many are quite
simple. All the applications are under consideration by the Grant
Committee. Results will be announced in August, as winning applications
are selected. ARRL is also adding a Contract Administrator to assist
the committee. Many people are working to make this program a success
and want to thank all that applied. Additional grants will be available
in the near future.

FCC LEGACY CORES SYSTEM HAS BEEN RETIRED

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) retired the Legacy version <https://apps.fcc.gov/coresWeb/publicHome.do> of its COmmission
REgistration System (CORES) on July 15, 2022. CORES is the FCC's
public-facing database that enables and tracks certain types of FCC and
FCC applicant actions, including amateur radio applications and
licenses. Its implementation has enabled routine amateur applications
and licenses to be issued overnight instead of over weeks, as was the
case with earlier methods. The updated version of CORES <https://apps.fcc.gov/cores/userLogin.do> is now available.

In essence, CORES is designed to identify those who hold certain types
of FCC licenses and FCC authorizations, including amateur licenses, and organize them in an easily accessible manner under a common FCC
Registration Number (FRN) regardless of whether one holds a single such authority or thousands. The new CORES, in addition to assigning
individual FRNs, allows holders of multiple FRNs to aggregate them
under a single account where the licenses and authorizations, fees and payments, and related actions can be administered from within the same
account.

In effect, new CORES can be conceptualized as an electronic interactive
file folder. The updated version of CORES <https://apps.fcc.gov/cores/userLogin.do> has been available since
2016, and its use is now mandatory for all amateur licensees when
submitting amateur-related applications.

The Legacy CORES website now re-directs users to the Commission's
updated CORES <https://apps.fcc.gov/cores/userLogin.do> site. Although
some functionalities in the old system will continue to work for a
short time, the FCC has urged all users <https://www.fcc.gov/licensing-databases/commission-registration-system-fcc>
to transition to the updated CORES system to take advantage of its
enhanced security and functionality.

Register with the FCC

Licensees that do not already have an FCC CORES Username Account must
create one with a unique username (a valid email address) and password.
After creating the account, when logged in, users should associate
their existing FRN or FRNs with this account. Instructions for doing so
are on the FCC Registration Help <https://apps.fcc.gov/cores/publicHome.do?help=true> web page. One's
FRN is printed on all current amateur applications and licenses, and
will not change. FRNs can also be found by looking up one's call sign
in the Commission's ULS (https://wireless2.fcc.gov/UlsApp/UlsSearch/searchLicense.jsp) or by
using the FCC's Advanced Search <https://apps.fcc.gov/cores/advancedSearch.do?csfrToken=> web page.

The FCC has posted tutorial videos <https://www.fcc.gov/licensing-databases/fcc-registration-system-cores/commission-registration-system-video-tutorials>
to assist with the transition. ARRL VEC Manager Maria Somma, AB1FM,
recommends viewing "Getting Started With the New CORES," which explains
how to register for a CORES Username Account, and "Associating an FRN
to a Username," which instructs Legacy CORES users on how to link one
or more existing FRNs to a username. FCC CORES Registration
Instructions <https://www.arrl.org/fcc-cores-registration-instructions>
can also be found on the ARRL website.

Additional information is available on the FCC <https://www.fcc.gov/licensing-databases/commission-registration-system-fcc> website or by calling the FCC Licensing Support Center at 877-480-3201,
Option 4, and on the FCC's e-support <https://www.fcc.gov/wireless/available-support-services> web page.

QST IS NOW OFFERING A COLUMN FOR CLUBS

ARRL invites you to be part of "Club Station <http://arrl.informz.net/z/cjUucD9taT0yNTA5NjcxJnA9MSZ1PTUyMDM5NjkwOCZsaT0yNTQyOTEyOA/index.html>,"
the newest column in QST. This column, written by clubs, for clubs, is
a designated space to share specific and practical ideas about what has contributed to successful clubs to help others grow and thrive.

In each issue, a different club will share how they undertook a
specific activity or project, how and why it was successful, and any
challenges they may have had to overcome throughout the process. Some
examples include successful community club projects, creative ways to
attract new members, or getting youth involved with ham radio.
Additionally, many clubs across the country are being creative in
meeting the challenges of COVID-19 to figure out how to keep club
members active and enthusiastic.

If your club has developed a creative way to get around common
challenges, we want to hear from you! In order to help you tell your
story, we have published a new version of the ARRL Author's Guide that
is geared toward "Club Station," and includes a club profile form <http://arrl.informz.net/z/cjUucD9taT0yNTA5NjcxJnA9MSZ1PTUyMDM5NjkwOCZsaT0yNTQyOTEyOQ/index.html>.
Both of these documents can be found here <http://arrl.informz.net/z/cjUucD9taT0yNTA5NjcxJnA9MSZ1PTUyMDM5NjkwOCZsaT0yNTQyOTEyNw/index.html>.
You don't have to have writing experience to be published in QST, and
if your submission is accepted, our editorial staff will work with you
to get your story ready for publication.

All clubs are welcome to participate. For more information about what
to expect from this new column, read "Welcome to QST's Club Station" in
the August issue. If you have any questions, contact us at
clubs@arrl.org.

We look forward to hearing from you and hearing your story!

SUBMITTING INFO FOR THIS NEWSLETTER

ARRL Club News is for radio clubs to show how they are working in the
community and the hobby to advance amateur radio. If your club
completes a project, supports an event, does an EmComm activation, or
activates a park, we want to hear about it. You can submit your
newsletter article to us at clubs@arrl.org. We like to get them as text
or Word files instead of PDFs. If you have pictures, please submit them
with caption information, as well as the name and call sign of the photographer. We want to highlight the good work being done by clubs
and show others in the community. Think of this as a chance to show off
your club and your programs.

HOW TO PLAN AND APPLY FOR AN ARRL HAMFEST OR CONVENTION

If your amateur radio club is planning to host a convention, hamfest,
tailgate, or swapfest, please consider applying for an ARRL-sanctioned
status for your event. To learn what it means to be an ARRL-sanctioned
event, and to get some ideas on how to prepare for and conduct a
hamfest or convention, visit www.arrl.org/arrl-sanctioned-events <http://www.arrl.org/arrl-sanctioned-events>.

To apply for an ARRL-sanctioned status for your event, log in to www.arrl.org/hamfest-convention-application <http://www.arrl.org/hamfest-convention-application>.

The ARRL Hamfests and Conventions Calendar can be found online at www.arrl.org/hamfests <http://www.arrl.org/hamfests>. In addition, the "Convention and Hamfest Calendar" runs in QST each month and also
presents information about upcoming events.

IMPORTANT LINKS

ARRL Home: www.arrl.org <http://www.arrl.org/>

Find an ARRL Affiliated Club: www.arrl.org/clubs
<http://www.arrl.org/clubs>

Find your ARRL Section: www.arrl.org/sections
<http://www.arrl.org/sections>

Find a license class in your area: www.arrl.org/class <http://www.arrl.org/class>

Find a license exam in your area: www.arrl.org/exam
<http://www.arrl.org/exam>

Find a hamfest or convention: www.arrl.org/hamfests <http://www.arrl.org/hamfests>

Email ARRL Clubs: clubs@arrl.org

ARRL Club News is published every month (12 times each year). ARRL
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