They also may decide to be Hunters, operating from home and searching
out and making contact with the Activators.

"We are trying to have parks activated in all states of the USA and
Mexico and all Provinces of Canada," the sponsor's Facebook page notes.
"Let's have some fun." The week-long special event is reminiscent of
ARRL's popular National Parks on the Air (NPOTA) event in 2016, but
extends to a larger set of national treasures beyond those managed by
the National Parks Service.

In October 1998, the American Geosciences Institute organized Earth
Science Week, a national and international event to help the public
gain a better understanding and appreciation for the Earth sciences and
to encourage stewardship of the Earth, a common goal shared by WWFF.
Both programs encourage participants to get outside and enjoy nature.

"Get Your Park ON" begins at 0000 UTC on October 14 and continues
through 2359 UTC on October 20. Visit
<https://www.facebook.com/groups/get.your.park... the "Get Your Park
ON" Facebook page for more.

Earth Science Week 2018 <https://www.earthsciweek.org/> engages young
people and others with learning resources and activities exploring the
relationship between the arts and the Earth systems. This year's theme
of "Earth as Inspiration" promotes public understanding and stewardship
of the planet. Of special interest to the Amateur Radio community and
their families is an "Inspired by Earth" photo contest and an essay
contest for students in grades 6 through 9. -- Thanks to Norm Meyers,
N9MM

==> THE K7RA SOLAR UPDATE

Tad Cook, K7RA, Seattle, reports: Sunspots are gone again this week,
with none observed since September 12.

The average daily sunspot number declined to zero this week from 7.6
last week. Average daily solar flux was unchanged at 68.6, and the
average daily planetary A index declined from 12.6 to 9.7, while
average daily mid-latitude A index dipped from 10 to 8.3.

Based on NOAA predictions, solar flux is 68 on September 20 - 26; 69 on
September 27 - October 1; 70 on October 2 - 9, and 69 on October 10 -
13.

Predicted planetary A index is 5 on September 20 - 22; 16 and 12 on
September 23 - 24; 5 on September 25 - 30; 8 and 10 on October 1 - 2; 5
on October 3 - 6; 20, 30, 10, 18, 15, and 8 on October 7 - 12, and 5 on
October 13.

Sunspot numbers for September 13 - 19 were 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, and 0,
with a mean of 0. The 10.7-centimeter flux was 69.6, 69, 68.5, 69.1,
67.8, 68.1, and 67.9, with a mean of 68.6. Estimated planetary A
indices were 17, 16, 8, 6, 11, 6, and 4, with a mean of 9.7. Estimated
mid-latitude A indices were 17, 11, 7, 5, 9, 5, and 4, with a mean of
8.3.

Share <k7ra@arrl.net> your reports or propagation observations.

==> JUST AHEAD IN RADIOSPORT

- September 21 -- AGB NEMIGA Contest (CW, phone, digital)

- September 22 -- FOC QSO Party (CW)

- September 22-23 -- UK/EI DX Contest, SSB

- September 22-23 -- Maine QSO Party (CW, phone)

- September 22 -- AGCW VHF/UHF Contest (CW)

- September 23 -- Classic Exchange, CW

- September 25 -- 220 MHz Fall Sprint (CW, phone, digital)

- September 26 -- SKCC Sprint (CW)

- September 27 -- RSGB 80-Meter Autumn Series (digital)

See the ARRL Contest Calendar <http://www.arrl.org/contest-calendar>
for more information. For in-depth reporting on Amateur Radio
contesting, subscribe to The ARRL Contest Update
<http://www.arrl.org/contest-update-issues> via your ARRL member
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==> UPCOMING ARRL SECTION, STATE, AND DIVISION CONVENTIONS

- September 21-22 -- W4DXCC/SEDCO Convention <http://www.w4dxcc.com/>,
Pigeon Forge, Tennessee

- September 21-23 -- Rocky Mountain Division Convention
<http://dukecityhamfest.org/>, Albuquerque, New Mexico

- September 22 -- Washington State Convention
<http://www.n7cfo.com/amradio/hf/hf.htm>, Spokane Valley, Washington

- September 28-29 -- Wisconsin State Convention <http://hamradio.com/>,
Milwaukee, Wisconsin

- September 28-30 -- Mid-Atlantic States VHF Conference
<http://packratvhf.com/>, Bensalem, Pennsylvania

- September 29 -- North Dakota State Convention
<https://rrra.org/cal/2018/09/29/rrra-hamfest-...
West Fargo, North Dakota

- October 7 -- Iowa Section Convention
<http://www.arrl.org/hamfests/iowa-section-con...
West Liberty, Iowa

- October 11-14 -- Microwave Update Convention
<http://www.microwaveupdate.org/>, Fairborn, Ohio

- October 12-13 -- Pacific Northwest VHF Conference
<http://pnwvhfs.org/>, Seaside, Oregon

- October 13 -- Wisconsin ARES/RACES Conference
<http://wi-aresraces.org/>, Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin

- October 19-20 -- New Mexico State Convention
<http://socorroara.org/hamfest.html>, Socorro, New Mexico

- October 19-21 -- Pacific Division Convention
<http://www.pacificon.org/>, San Ramon, California

- October 20 -- Tennessee State Convention <http://www.w4am.net/>, East
Ridge, Tennessee

- October 21 -- Connecticut State Convention
<http://nutmeghamfest.com/>, Meriden, Connecticut

- November 3-4 -- Georgia Section Convention
<http://stonemountainhamfest.com/>, Lawrenceville, Georgia

- November 10 -- Alabama Section Convention
<http://www.w4ap.org/Events/Hamfest.htm>, Montgomery, Alabama

- November 10 -- HamJam 2018 Convention <http://hamjam.info/>,
Alpharetta, Georgia

- November 17-18 -- Central Division Convention
<http://www.fortwaynehamfest.com/>, Fort Wayne, Indiana

- December 1 -- Arkansas DX Association Conference
<http://www.adxa.org/>, North Little Rock, Arkansas

- December 7-8 -- West Central Florida Section Convention
<http://fgcarc.org/>, Plant City, Florida

Find conventions and hamfests in your area
<http://www.arrl.org/hamfests>

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