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Region prepares for Hurricane Earl
02-Sep-10, 11:45:02
Cape Cod Times - Emergency planners on Cape Cod expect to learn whether Hurricane Earl is the big one or a big dud during a teleconference with federal officials this afternoon

Historic WWII tank landing ship signals in Morse
02-Sep-10, 11:45:02
Beaver County Times - Bob Pointer flashed ''bye'' - dash, dot, dot, dot; dash, dot, dash, dash; dot - in Morse code with a signal light from the third deck of LST 325 as it left a crowd lining the Ohio River at the New Cumberland Locks and Dam Tuesday evening

Cable TV interference and amateur radio operators
01-Sep-10, 12:42:09
Communications Technology - During the past 10 years, I've penned a handful of columns on the subject of cable interference to and from over-the-air amateur radio communications

Ham radio operators to commemorate end of WWII
01-Sep-10, 12:42:09
StarNewsOnline - On the 65th anniversary of the Japanese surrender in World War II, local ham radio operators will try to link up historic battleships that served in the Pacific Theatre

QST columnist recognized for documenting radio's past
01-Sep-10, 12:42:09
ARRL - John Dilks, K2TQN, who pens the ''Vintage Radio'' column in QST every month, was awarded the AWA Houck Award for Documentation by the American Wireless Association at their 2010 World Convention

Hurricane Earl continues to strengthen, watch nets activated
31-Aug-10, 16:30:05
ARRL - With Hurricane Earl now a category 2 storm - and expected to become a major hurricane - WX4NHC and the Hurricane Watch Net activated at 8.00am EDT on Monday

Ham radio can be a life saver
31-Aug-10, 16:30:05
Ladysmith Chronicle - When an unexpected disaster occurs, cell phone reception and email are often quick to fail

Balloon captures images 16 miles up
31-Aug-10, 16:30:05
KTV03 - Includes video: While everybody has an interesting hobby, not everybody chooses theirs to be launching balloons into near space

Radio men keep communications open
31-Aug-10, 16:30:05
Lansing State Journal - During emergencies and disasters, the Clinton County Sheriff's Office relies on a vital yet obscure member of their volunteer quartet to provide emergency communications

Amateur radio club makes a comeback after nearly signing off
31-Aug-10, 16:30:05
Daily O'Collegian - Oklahoma State University's amateur radio club is making a comeback - having been around since the 1920s, Amateur Radio Club is one of the oldest clubs on campus - but just two years ago, the club's outlook was bleak

Pakistan flood disaster update
27-Aug-10, 11:39:09
IARU Region 1 News - The Pakistan Amateur Radio Society reports that emergency communications support for ham radio amateurs have been extended in the past week to three more villages

Historic radar station to commemorate Battle of Britain
27-Aug-10, 11:39:09
Bawdsey Research Station - In recognition of the historic events that took place in 1935 and 1940 which played a significant part in Britain's war effort, Bawdsey Manor will be activated on three separate occasions during 2010

Final preparations underway for SSB Field Day
27-Aug-10, 11:39:09
GB2RS News - The ever-popular RSGB SSB Field Day taking place on 4 and 5 September starts the month’s HF contesting

Amateurs assisting in Pakistan floods
27-Aug-10, 11:39:09
GB2RS News - The IARU reports that the medical and food support being provided to those affected by the flood disaster in Pakistan is being assisted by the combined efforts of radio amateurs, a group of four wheel drive enthusiasts and the Pakistan Academy of Family Physicians

Indian universities aspire to launch student satellites
27-Aug-10, 11:39:09
Calcutta News - Around 25 universities are aspiring to launch satellites built by their students but the Indian space agency says its hands are full as it has to launch four more student satellites by the end of next year

The last line of communication
27-Aug-10, 11:39:09
Goldstream News Gazette - For some ham radio is a hobby, but it can also provide a critical service as the only link to the outside in the event of a serious disaster

Deep space lecture for the RSGB Convention
27-Aug-10, 11:39:09
GB2RS News - There will be a lecture on deep space reception techniques covering the 2.2, 8.4 and 32GHz bands by Paul Marsh, M0EYT at the RSGB Convention

 
 
 
Final preparations underway for SSB Field Day
 
SSB Field Day
Photo: SSB Field Day
The ever-popular RSGB SSB Field Day taking place on 4 and 5 September starts the month’s HF contesting
Read more...
 
Amateurs assisting in Pakistan floods
The IARU reports that the medical and food support being provided to those affected by the flood disaster in Pakistan is being assisted by the combined efforts of radio amateurs, a group of four wheel drive enthusiasts and the Pakistan Academy of Family Physicians
Read more...
 
Deep space lecture for the RSGB Convention
There will be a lecture on deep space reception techniques covering the 2.2, 8.4 and 32GHz bands by Paul Marsh, M0EYT at the RSGB Convention
Read more...


Also in GB2RS this week...

Montenegro joins the IARU
At the end of last week, the Montenegrin Amateur Radio Pool was accepted as an IARU Member Society.
Indian amateurs now on 6m
India's amateur radio operators now have access to the 6m band. The new allocation says 50 to 54MHz on F1B, F2B, F3E, F3C modes using 25 watts. Indian amateurs are hoping there is a mistake and are seeking clarification as previous allocations allowed CW and SSB among other modes on VHF/UHF. The other interesting development is that 400 watts DC input power has been allowed on all HF bands for the General class licence. Earlier the limit was 150 watts input with 400 watts being allowed in very small sub-bands for the old Advanced class licence holders.
Exam courses at Chelmsford Amateur Radio Society
The 22nd Foundation course run by the Chelmsford Amateur Radio Society starts on 2nd September at the Danbury Village Hall near Chelmsford and will run for 6 Thursday evenings. A 5 week Advanced revision course starts on Thursday 28th October, with the exam taking place on Monday 22nd November. To book a place on a course contact Clive, G1EUC on 01245 224577 or by e-mail to training2010g0mwt.org.uk.
Proposed Morse class in Bath
Following success in the June Advanced exam, a number of local amateurs have asked if a Morse class can be run in Bath. Steve Hartley, G0FUW, has agreed to arrange a course if there is sufficient interest. It is proposed to run the classes one evening each week 7 to 9pm from early September. Costs will be limited to classroom hire so the more that take part, the less it will cost. If there are any would-be key bashers in the Bath area they should contact Steve on 01225 464394 between 7 and 9pm or via e-mail to G0FUWtiscali.co.uk
Groups to operate from Isle of Arran
For the week starting 18th September, members of Sands Contest Group and Workington Radio Club along with Brendon Minish, EI6IZ will be visiting the Isle of Arran off the coast of south western Scotland, operating under the callsign MS0SCG. They plan to operate on VHF, HF, SSB, CW and data modes. The location is IOTA island number EU123 and SCOTIA island number CS14.
Orkney Wireless Museum amateur radio station
It is hoped that the Orkney Wireless Museum amateur radio station will be in operation from its premises at Kiln Corner, Kirkwall between Thursday 2 September and Wednesday 8 September during the 20th Orkney International Science Festival. Using the callsign GB2OWM, probable operating periods will be weekdays and Sunday afternoons between 2.30 and 4.30pm and Saturday morning between 10am and 12.30pm. Operation will be primarily on HF SSB. More information can be obtained from Bill, GM3IBU by e-mail to billgm3ibu.plus.com.
 
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