PCARS (K8BF)

As of 6/4:

ARRL Systems Service Disruption – Updated 6/4/2024

On or around May 12, 2024, ARRL was the victim of a sophisticated network attack by a malicious international cyber group. ARRL immediately involved the FBI and engaged with third party experts to investigate.

This serious incident was extensive and categorized by the FBI as “unique,” compromising network devices, servers, cloud-based systems, and PCs.

ARRL management quickly established an incident response team. This has led to an extensive effort to contain and remediate the networks, restore servers, and staff are beginning the testing of applications and interfaces to ensure proper operation.

Thank you for your patience and understanding as our staff continue to work through this with an outstanding team of experts to restore full functionality to our systems and services.

We will continue to update members as advised and to the extent we are able.

This story will be updated with new developments.

As of 5/29:

VE INFORMATION – Processing Applications to the FCC.

We have resumed the processing of Amateur Radio License applications with the FCC. This includes applications for new and upgrade licenses, individual applications, and club license applications. Exam sessions will be submitted to the FCC in chronological order, from earliest test dates to the latest. Please allow additional time for our processing as the exam session backlog is cleared.

PCARS Members who use LoTW:

I just received this from Fred Freer, K8IG. He thought that our membership should have this update.
Chuck…

As a result of the IT breach at ARRL, LOTW and processing of license applications and other functions have been delayed.
Recently I questioned Cassandra about progress for the restoration of the LOTW. Here is her response:

“We currently do not have a timeline, they are working on getting all systems back up and running as soon as possible. Thank you for your understanding and patience while they work to resolve this.”

Sincerely,

Casi Rossiter

Member Services Representative
ARRL The National Association for Amateur Radio®
225 Main Street, Newington, CT 06111-1400 USA
Telephone: (860) 594-0375 FAX: (860) 594-0303
crossiter@arrl.org
www.arrl.org

HF WAS & DX Nets SIG tonight CANCELED

Hi all,

I have to cancel the HF WAS & DX Nets SIG meeting tonight. Something came up last night weekend, and I tried to move it around. But, no avail. I believe our intrepid VP Ken will be there at the club site if you want to be there for a chat and a pop!

I will rearrange the SIG topic calendar shortly.

73 de W8NET, Gene

I wanted to remind everyone who wants to come out and share Field Day dinner with us that you need to get your dinner reservation in SOON, June 8th is the last day we can take reservations, I recommend that you get your reservation(s) in ASAP. We will have to cut off additional reservations after June 8th. Placing your reservation is easy, just go to the PCARS web site (portcars.org); on the front page (right sided) choose the link in the Field Day Dinner Box and fill in your info. Dinner is free for all members and just $5:00 for each guest.

As a reminder dinner will begin between 5:45 and 6:00 pm, Saturday June 22nd. Please see previous QST announcements for additional details.

Tony WA8AR
Field Day Chairman

The Latest Radiogram Is Ready To View

Greetings PCARS Members, ARRL Officials, Amateur Radio Clubs and all interested people.

The latest issue of THE RADIOGRAM is on the web and ready for you to enjoy. Check out all of the latest happenings with PCARS!

https://www.portcars.org/wp/go/june-2024-radiogram

In this action packed issue: Club Officers share their updates – Field Day Updates – Antenna Builds – Hamvention Recaps – Links from Around The World – Upcoming Events – And much, much more!

Please feel free to share this newsletter with anyone who has an interest in ham radio or the Portage County Amateur Radio Service in Ohio (PCARS).

Thanks & 73!

J.C. – KC8JC
PCARS Newsletter Editor