A hiker in distress in Nevada is thankful that he had his hand-held transceiver along when he found himself stranded in the hills near Henderson. Western Intertie Network (WIN) System member Jim Frederick, KF6QBW, in Arizona reports he was monitoring the system November 3 around midday when he heard, “Mayday, Mayday. Hiker in distress!” from his WIN System repeater.
“I grabbed a charged battery …
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Some cool ARRL images:
The elder statespeople
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Special event station KP4AO Arecibo Observatory in Puerto Rico will be on the air Sunday, November 10, 1230-2000 UTC.
“We will be on the air commemorating our 50th anniversary of Radio Astronomy Science,” explains Angel M. Vazquez, WP3R, the head of telescope operations and RFI/spectrum manager at the facility. “We will operate 20 meter phone only at around 14.250 MHz. All participants locally w…
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Sworn into office November 4, Tom Wheeler, the new FCC chairman, has named current Wireless Telecommunications Bureau Chief Ruth Milkman as his chief of staff. Replacing Milkman as acting Wireless Bureau chief will be Roger Sherman, a communications attorney with strong links to the Democratic Party. The WTB oversees Amateur Radio within the FCC. Sherman previously served as the Democratic Chie…
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Direct TV refuses to help others with this problem or even acknowledge it… This is how to fix the RFI susceptibility problem with your Directv HR24 dvr fro…
CHP radar antennas can interfere with radio receivers. It affects lowband and VHF frequencies. The radar antennas are located in the front and rear windows o…
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Dmitry Pashkov, UB4UAD, reports that the Amateur Radio slow-scan television (SSTV) experiment onboard the International Space Station has been active for the past couple of days on 145.800 MHz FM, mainly while the ISS is above Moscow. UB4UAD says that on October 31, RSØISS will transmit SSTV images showing images from the life and work of the first cosmonaut, Yuri Gagarin.
Stations can view the …
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When the 2013 ARRL November Sweepstakes kicks into gear in a few days with the CW event, it will mark the 80th running of the oldest domestic ham radio contest, which debuted in 1930. Amateur Radio was ordered off the air during World War II, so no Sweepstakes events took place during those years. The CW event is this weekend, November 2-3, while the phone event is the weekend of November 16-17…
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First QSO with the International Space Station! Click the link below to download my ISS / Satellite Track Data Sheet http://www.box.net/shared/09nk3y01t7 20J…
In this video, KD0FRL and myself are testing a foxhunt antenna. We’re using this type of antenna for our A.R.E.S. foxhun next Saturday. This was recorded wit…
The Federal Communications Commission once again has its full complement of five commissioners. On Tuesday, the US Senate confirmed the White House nomination of venture capitalist and industry insider Thomas Wheeler, a Democrat, to be FCC chairman. He succeeds former FCC Chairman Julius Genachowski, who stepped down in June. The Senate also confirmed Michael O’Rielly as a commissioner to one o…
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Wayne Burkett, KA1VRF, discusses the Treasure Coast Weather Network and SKYWARN services for Indian River, St Lucie, and Martin Counties.
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Scott Spratt NWS Melbourne– 2011 Hurricane Hazards Seminar at IRSC Wolf Center in Stuart, FLorida. Sponsored by IRSC and WQCS Part 03.
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Das von mir in AVR-Assembler geschriebene Programm arbeitet in einem AVR ATtiny2313 (oder auch im neuen pin-kompatiblen ATtiny4313) mit dem “Pollin-Spiel”-Ba…
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weather bullettin for ship. 11038 khz radioteletype.
WFAT 1620 AM Brooklyn, New York. Circa 1980. This film features DJs Hank Hayes, Jim Nazium, and the FCC agents that kept busting them, Judah Mansbach and Ale…
It’s been a lively couple of weeks, with plenty of sunspots and great HF propagation. Average daily sunspot number for the week was 161.6, unchanged from last week’s average of 162. Solar flux values were up quite a bit though, rising from 139.6 to 158.3, quite a healthy jump.
On October 26 the Penticton solar flux reading was 171.8, but NOAA downgraded it to 165, probably because the higher val…
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It’s finished!
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Finally fixed my antenna! It’s a 3 elements HF (14/21/28 mhz) antenna called the FB-33 from Fritzel. I tested it the same night, but the conditions where lousy, only had portugal, sweden and heard brazil and israel (amongst the usual russian stations).
I think I really scared some people while setting this beast up by the way ;o)
Græsk partileder flyttes til superfængsel
… hvis han bliver dømt. Retssagen er endnu ikke berammet. Varetægtsfængslingen af ham er den mest højprofilerede udvikling i de græske myndigheders bestræbelser på at neutralisere Gyldent Daggry, som har 18 medlemmer i det 300 pladser store …
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Preparatory to a “DXcursion” to Albania, a team of operators in Kosovo will fire up Z6ØA for the first time November 1 through November 3 on SSB, 14.210, 21.310 and 28.510 MHz, operating split as needed. Special emphasis will be given to Japan and the US.
Operators will include Vjollca, Z61VB; Ali, Z61DD; Driton, Z61DX, and Fehmi, Z62FB. Some new hams will participate as well. A special QSL car…
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Helping to alleviate concerns that it rarely polices the Citizens Radio Service (CB), the FCC has fined an Alaska CBer $ 500 for “willfully and repeatedly” operating a non-certificated CB transmitter with an RF linear amplifier which, the Commission said, violated federal law and its rules and “voided his authority to operate his CB station.”
In a Forfeiture Order released October 30, the FCC not…
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Celebrated Day of the Cuban Culture in Fukushima, Japan
The encounter was sponsored the authorities of Aizu and other nearby cities, along with companies and the Yaesu Planning Center. Aizu-wakamatsu was founded in 1590; although it is known for the construction there of a castle in 1384, named Tsuruga and …
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DXpedition to South Sudan
Z81X Project Goodwill South Sudan is organized jointly by Radio Arcala, DX University, IARU Region 1 and Rock City Investments Co., and the equipment sponsor is Yaesu Musen Co. Ltd of Japan. In support of the DX University, we will take note of …
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ARRL Awards Branch Manager Bill Moore, NC1L, says the deadline for submissions to be published in the DXCC Yearbook is Tuesday, December 31. A hard copy of the Yearbook remains available, $ 8 in the US, $ 12 elsewhere, postage included. To be in the annual listing, DXers must make at least one submission during the calendar year or be on the current Honor Roll. The DXCC Annual List is included as…
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David Rowe VK5DGR has been working on an open-source, low bit-rate CODEC for Digital Voice for Amateur Radio.It’s in Alpha testing, and works pretty well, as…
This is a video on how to use my DATV interface software with VLC, without going through all the menu setting within VLC. I hope this video will demonstrate …
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Members of the Uruguay DX Group will be on the air from Easter Island as XRØYY November 1-7. A seven-person team will operate from Hanga Roa, running three stations simultaneously on 1.8 through 50 MHz, CW, SSB and digital modes. QSL via EB7DX. Easter Island is number 107 on the ClubLog Most Wanted list. Operators include Jose, CEØHYO; Gustavo, CX2AM; Humberto, CX3AN; Gustavo, CX3CE; Mario, CX4…
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Distributed Sound Source Localization System using Ethernet. Two quadruple microphone arrays for sound signal acquisition (cross – like elements), each conne…
When the 2013 ARRL November Sweepstakes kicks into gear in a few days with the CW event, it will mark the 80th running of the oldest domestic ham radio contest, which debuted in 1930. Amateur Radio was ordered off the air during World War II, so no Sweepstakes events took place during those years. The CW event is this weekend, November 2-3, while the phone event is the weekend of November 16-17…
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gippsland gate radio and electronics club radio club ham fest 2013 .
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Tom’s Radio Room Show #0030. Slide show of my trip to the Orlando Hamfest this year. Saw lots of amateur and scanner radios.
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International Amateur Radio Union (IARU) Region 2 (the Americas) has published a revised IARU Region 2 Band Plan for all allocations from 137 kHz to 250 GHz, effective September 27, 2013. The member-societies of IARU Region 2 adopted the new plan during their triennial General Assembly in Cancun, Mexico, in late September. Delegates from 18 national Amateur Radio associations attended. Represen…
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Let the bidding begin! The 8th annual ARRL On-Line Auction is now open!. Our 2013 Auction will run from October 24 through October 31.
This year’s auction offers 229 items, including transceivers, amplifiers, antenna tuners, test gear, hand-held transceivers, and QST “Product Review” equipment (already ARRL Lab-tested!). A number of items were donated by our business partners. The selection als…
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How to select and install the right HF antenna on your recreational vehicle. Covers various antennas that can be used while driving and others best for use with various types of RVs – even those you can use at campgrounds. Also the best mounting methods for several kinds of RVs, including boats, plus tips on selecting and installing ancillary equipment. An invaluable reference if you’re planning to go mobile in your RV.
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The FCC has fined Jared A. Bruegman, ex-KCØIQN, of Bolivar, Missouri, $ 500 for transmitting on 14.312 MHz without a license. Last February, the FCC told Bruegman in a Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture (NAL) that it intended to impose a $ 10,000 fine, but in a Forfeiture Order released October 23, the FCC reduced the fine.
“Based on the financial documents provided by Mr. Bruegman,” the …
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for the benefit of those who wonder how it stood up, this is how we do it… the OUR way… manually…100% raw strength..
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Marvin O. “Marv” Loftness, KB7KK, of Olympia, Washington, died October 17. He was 93. A power line noise expert, Loftness may be best known in Amateur Radio circles for his book, AC Power Interference Handbook, distributed by ARRL in its third edition, revised (ARRL is the exclusive distributor.)
“His book is held in high regard by many EMC experts,” said ARRL Sales and Marketing Manager Bob Ind…
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Soufiane discusses TI’s LMP8358 zero-drift, programmable instrumentation amplifier with on-chip diagnostics that simplifies pressure and thermocouple bridge …
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Solar Activity remains high, as participants in the CQ World Wide DX Contest (phone) experience openings on the higher bands. NOAA forecasters are estimating a 70 percent chance of M-flares and a 35 percent chance of X-flares during the next 24 hours. According to NOAA, M-class flares can cause brief radio blackouts affecting Earth’s polar regions, while X-class flares are major events that can…
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Aufnahmen von der QSL – Vermittlung ( alt & neu ) ; das ” Herz ” des DARC – AFZ in Kassel / Baunatal . Die Distrikts – Vorsitzenden bitten weiterhin darum , …
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Solar activity is increasing, suggesting that perhaps now in Fall 2013 we are in the midst of a second peak in cycle 24. We hope it sustains.
Sunspot numbers this week ran up all the way to 228, a level not seen in the past decade since October 27 through November 1, 2003 when the daily sunspot numbers were 238, 230, 330, 293, 266 and 277. Prior to that, on January 11, 2003 the daily sunspot num…
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CQ WPX RTTY 2013 – HI3TT Franky.
NOAA’s Space Weather Prediction Center (SWPC) says solar activity is “high and intensifying,” and radio blackouts reaching the R3 levels have been observed over the past 24 hours. An R3 event can cause a wide-area blackout of HF radio communication and a loss of radio contact for about an hour on Earth’s sunlit side. Low-frequency navigation signals may be degraded for about an hour as well. A…
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When Monitoring Times publishes its final issue in December, a new electronic publication, The Spectrum Monitor, will follow in its footsteps. Monitoring Times announced earlier this year that it was ceasing publication after a 33 year run and the retirement of its publisher, Bob Grove, W8JHD.
Monitoring Times Managing Editor Ken Reitz, KS4ZR, will helm The Spectrum Monitor, which will debut in …
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ARNewsline Report 1889 — Oct 25 2013:
They will be on the 80 through 10 meters using SSB, RTTY, PSK31 and PSK63. QSL via DL7AFS, either direct or via the bureau. N0HJZ is active as C6ARW from Grand Bahama, through October 29th using on 30, 17 and 12 meters as well on CW and RTTY …
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After I became VP of the club during the second half of 2011, I heard from many that our club was too cliquish, the presentations were not as interesting as they could be, and new and prospective members didn’t feel a part of our club. As vice president, I wondered what could be done to improve the situation.
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Screen Captures from HAMCAP – DX ATLAS. Propagation from XF4 on 20 meters.
The Arduino is connected to the server of the Reverse Beacon Network and gets the actual data and displays them on an RGB shield. Description, filters and so…
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The sponsors for the Wake Island K9W commemorative DXpedition that was derailed as a result of the partial government shutdown say they are continuing to work with the US Air Force to reschedule the operation.
“Once we have the new dates, we will post them here and through the normal Amateur Radio communication media,” the group announced October 22. “Thank you for your patience and understandin…
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Day 1: December 10, 2011 : Listening and tune up Rig: Kenwood TS-440s, Antenna: Aluminum Vertical (12 meters), Antenna Tuner: MFJ-941D, Bencher Paddle, MFJ E…
The first episode of season 5 of the Ice Pilots NWT TV show will include video of an Amateur Radio on the International Space Station (ARISS) contact last May.
According to the description of the episode, “Cold Start,” the character Mikey “gets the opportunity of a lifetime when he’s invited to host a classroom discussion with Commander Chris Hadfield [KC5RNJ/VA3OOG], calling in from the Interna…
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Emtech ZM-2 fast QRP antenna tuner.
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Attention ARRL full members in the Southeastern Division (Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Puerto Rico, and the US Virgin Islands): An election is underway for Director and Vice Director of your division for the 3 year term beginning January 1, 2014.
The candidates for Director are Doug Rehman, K4AC, and Greg Sarratt, W4OZK. The candidates for Vice Director are George Hawrysko, K4AWA, and Jim Millsap,…
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QSL received on september 24th 2013 for march 31st report.
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Come Down on the 29th or any other time during opening hours Guy is a great guy always happy to help you find the perfect DJ solution! QSL Sound & Lighting 3…
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At its July 2013 meeting the ARRL Board of Directors gave the wrong award to the right person. Brian D. Justin, WA1ZMS/4, was recommended by the Programs and Services Committee to receive the 2013 ARRL Technical Innovation Award, but a drafting error crept in that changed the name of the award in the motion that came to the Board. The error has been corrected by unanimous e-mail vote of the 15 …
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Former ARRL Western Washington Section Manager Harry Lewis, W7JWJ, of Seattle, died October 19. He was 90. Lewis served as WWA Section Manager from 1991 until 2003.
“Harry was very active in ARRL for many years and held many positions in the organization,” said current Western Washington SM Monte Simpson, K2MLS.
His late wife, former Northwestern Division Director and Western Washington SM Mary L…
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The FCC has dismissed a Petition for Rule Making that sought to expand Technician privileges in the 10 meter band. The Toledo Mobile Radio Association (TMRA) had asked the Commission last June to expand the spectrum available to Technician licensees on 10 meters to include operating privileges in the FM portion of the band, from 29.520 to 29.700 MHz. Novice and Technician licensees now may oper…
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