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In all trials, flibanserin demonstrated a statistically significant difference compared to placebo on three key endpoints – an increase of sexual desire, a decrease in distress from the loss of sexual desire and an increase in the frequency of …
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Aireon, IAA Form ALERT Agreement
[Avionics Today 02-20-2015] Under a new agreement, the Irish Aviation Authority (IAA) will manage Aireon's global emergency aircraft tracking service, Aircraft Locating and Emergency Response Tracking (ALERT). The service will be provided as a public …
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Ownership Structure, Political Interference In The Management Of Banks
Some of these banks were characterised by inept management whose tenures were determined by the frequency of change in government. This led to inconsistencies in … As a first step in distress management, the CBN and the NDIC hold regular discussions …
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MFJ-989C Tuner — Almost Ready to Catch Fire?

This is a film clip I made of my MFJ-989C ham radio antenna tuner (rated at 3 kW). I encounter major sparks when hit with only 500 watts of power.

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ARES Volunteers Stand Ready as Tropical Storm Ana Aims for Hawaii

Amateur Radio Emergency Service (ARES) volunteers in Hawaii are on alert for possible activation as Tropical Storm Ana, which is forecast to become a Category 1 hurricane, bears down on the Hawaiian Islands. As of 1200 UTC on October 16, Ana was 740 miles southeast of Honolulu and moving at about 10 MPH with maximum sustained winds of 60 MPH. The storm is expected to reach the islands on Saturd…

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“We Are Ready!” 2014 WX4NHC On-the-Air Station Test a Success

The National Hurricane Center’s WX4NHC May 31 on-the-air station test was a success, according to WX4NHC Amateur Radio Assistant Coordinator Julio Ripoll, WD4R. WX4NHC conducts the event each year in preparation for hurricane season, which began June 1 and continues through November.

“We had the best annual station test that I can remember,” Ripoll said this week. “Hopefully we will not have to …

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Get Ready! The ARRL Centennial QSO Party Kicks Off January 1

As part of the mix of events marking the League’s 100th anniversary, the ARRL Centennial QSO Party gets underway at 0001 UTC on January 1. This is a year-long operating event, in which participants can accumulate points and win awards, as well as work new stations and make new friends. During 2014 W1AW will be on the air at least twice from every US state and from most US territories, and it wi…

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Amateur Radio Volunteers Ready as Strong Typhoon Hits Philippines

Super Typhoon Haiyan, a category 5 storm, has hit the Philippines, triggering flooding, destroying buildings, and causing millions to take shelter. Ramon Anquilan, DU1UGZ, of the Philippines Amateur Radio Association (PARA) reports that the typhoon made landfall at about 4:40 AM local time November 8 in Guian Estern Samar, about 600 kilometers southeast of Manila. Neighboring provinces are affe…

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Get Ready for the 2013 ARRL EXPO at the Dayton Hamvention®

The Dayton Hamvention® — the largest gathering of radio amateurs in the US — is just around the corner, May 17-19. Held annually at the Hara Arena Conference and Exhibition Center in the Dayton suburb of Trotwood, Ohio, Hamvention is sponsored by the Dayton Amateur Radio Association (DARA).

This year’s “ARRL Dayton Team” includes more than 100 people — volunteers, officials and Headquarters s…

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VA2UP – SCC-RTTY 2009 ( getting ready for the test)

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Get Ready for JOTA This Weekend

The 55th annual Jamboree on the Air (JOTA) is October 20-21. This 48-hour event runs from 0000 (local time) on Saturday, October 20 (right at midnight Friday) through midnight (local time) on Sunday, October 21. JOTA is an opportunity for Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts and Girl Guides from all over the world to experience the magic and excitement of Amateur Radio.

According to Boy Scouts of…

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Get Ready for the 7th Annual ARRL On-Line Auction

The Seventh Annual ARRL On-Line Auction opened for preview on Tuesday, October 16, and will open for bidding at 10 AM EDT (1400 UTC) on Thursday, October 25. According to ARRL On-Line Auction Coordinator Lisa Tardette, KB1MOI, there is a large assortment of ARRL Product Review items, including an Elecraft KPA500 HF/6 meter power amplifier, an ICOM IC-7410 HF/6 meter transceiver, a Yaesu FT-450D…

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The Amateur Amateur: Ready, SET 1, SET 2…

By Gary Hoffman, KB0H
Contributing Editor

“Who did you say you were again?” the receptionist asked. “Gary Hoffman,” I said. “I’m with the Amateur Radio Emergency Service. I’m supposed to run a test on your Amateur Radio equipment.”

I was patient, even though I knew that the SET (Simulated Emergency Test) was supposed to start right at that very moment. They had kept me at the reception desk of the…

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Get Ready for the 2012 ARRL EXPO at the Dayton Hamvention

The ARRL has finalized its planning to bring its large exhibition — ARRL EXPO — to Dayton Hamvention, May 18-20. The ARRL EXPO has been a mainstay at Hamvention since 2005, serving as the centerpiece for most of the League’s activities at the country’s largest Amateur Radio convention. “Our goal is help represent the fullness of the ARRL membership programs and services at the convention,” sa…

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