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COVID-19 UPDATE

The COVID-19 pandemic has radically altered plans for any social gathering and hamfests and ham radio-related conferences are taking a huge hit. CQ urges all readers to please check with the organizers of these events to ensure the event will still be held.

OCTOBER

COLUMBUS JUNCTION, IOWA — The Muscatine Amateur Radio Club and Washington Area Amateur Radio Club will hold the 36th Annual Southeast Iowa Hamfest beginning 7 a.m., Sunday, October 4 at the Louisa County Fairgrounds, 101 Fairground Road.>. Website: <>. Talk-in 146.985- (PL 192.8). VE exams.

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