In this week's edition of the Amateur Radio News and Notes we get you up to speed with what's new in amateur radio from the past week and take a look at what's ahead. In the log this week: We spotlight the North American QSO Party Contest on CW happening this weekend with information about the rules, exchanges, and how to participate. We talk about the new America250 Worked All States Award that was announced by the ARRL to celebrate America's Semiquincentennial. We also discuss the USA250 Award announced right here on QRZ.com. We get the details on how to apply for this Summer's Youth on the Air Camp which is currently accepting applications. We give a reminder about the free Extra Class course online being offered by Rol Anders K3RA and the National Electronics Museum starting January 15, 2026 We see what's happening with DX by looking at expected activity for the week. We give a solar activity update with an update on recent conditions and a look ahead for this weekend. We take a look at this weekend's upcoming contests. And we wrap things up with a roundup of interesting online radio content. Amateur Radio News and Notes can be read and heard at https://open.substack.com/pub/mvarc...026?r=453p54&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web and on KRHJ-FM in Lamar, Colorado tonight at 6 PM Mountain Time. Best 73, Ed N2EC
