Workshop 2021 : pre-work meeting
The IARU Region 1 2021 Workshop delegates gathered virtually on April 21st to officially start the pre-work which will lead the MS to the next October workshop programme addressing the future of amateur radio
Danny Weil - A Dreamer of Distant Lands Who Took Amateur Radio on the Trip of a Lifetime
The Board of Directors of the Yasme Foundation is pleased to announce the release of "Danny Weil - A Dreamer of Distant Lands Who Took Amateur Radio on the Trip of a Lifetime" by Martti Laine, OH2BH, AH3D, and VP2VB
Consultation on future regulation of telephone numbers
Ofcom has proposed amendments to the rules that govern the use of phone numbers in the UK
PW and Radio User on Pressreader
Did you know Warner Brothers have put Practical Wireless and Radio User on the Pressreader website
Vhf-propagation-monitoring via AIS-RXing
Derek, V51DM from Swakopmund / Namibia is now often visible on the VHF propagation-monitor 'DXMaps'
IARU R3 Disaster Management Coordinator role
The WIA report that the role of IARU Region 3 DM Coordinator has become vacant
EMF: RSGB release Pre-assessed Configuration for half-wave dipole
The RSGB has released the first in a series of Pre-assessed Configurations (PAC) which, if required, amateurs may choose to use to assist with the new EMF regulation
Overseas amateurs visiting Australia
While the WIA has been focused on the main class licence submission, it seems the team has also been monitoring the ACMA consultation pages for other issues that may affect the amateur service due to ammendments
The RSGB 2021 AGM
The RSGB is holding its 94th AGM at 12 noon (11:00UTC) today, Saturday 24 April. The formal business of the AGM will include the results of the RSGB elections
Woody Brem, K3YV, is the 2020 Bill Orr, W6SAI, Technical Writing Award Winner
The ARRL Foundation Board of Directors has selected Ellwood “Woody” Brem, K3YV, of Spring Mills, Pennsylvania, as the winner of the 2020 Bill Orr, W6SAI, Technical Writing Award for his article, “‘Leaky’ Antenna Switches,” which appeared in the March 2020 issue of QST. The Foundation Board acted on a recommendation from the QST editorial staff in selecting the recipient at its January 27 annual...
ARRL, American Red Cross Renew Memorandum of Understanding
ARRL and the American Red Cross (ARC) have renewed their long-standing Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for another 5 years. The MOU spells out how ARRL and the American Red Cross will work cooperatively during a disaster response. “We are pleased to extend our partnership with the American Red Cross,” ARRL President Rick Roderick, K5UR, said. “This agreement details how ARRL Amateur Radio Emer...
A Loft-Yagi for Six Metres
Antennas/6M/6 meter Yagi Antennas
This design makes the most of having to put an aerial in the attic. This inverted-vee yagi is giving good results at GW0GHF. Directive gain is about 6 dBd. The front-to-back ratio is not brilliant, about 20 dBd.
DRM digital radio accessible on mobile phones and tablets
Starwaves, a German Swiss developer and distributor of radio receiver technologies, is providing the first full-featured general DRM receiver (App) solution for Android phones and tablets
Radio frequency exposure rules to take effect
The website 'In Compliance' reports that rules issued in 2019 by the U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) on the measurement of human exposure to radiofrequency (RF) emissions are scheduled to take effect on May 3rd
2300-2320 MHz in Finland
Finalnd's national amateur radio society SRAL raised its concerns about 2300-2320 MHz with the communications regulator FICORA
Career and talent opportunities at ARRL
The digital transformation at ARRL is under way! A significant commitment of talent and investment is being made to develop a dynamic and responsive digital enterprise in areas of amateur radio innovation and member engagement
In-person exams now taking place in Norway
ARK, a student amateur radio club in Trondheim, Norway, reports it has finally been able to hold an amateur radio exam
GB0CMS to take part in International Marconi Day from operators' homes
Norfolk's radio amateurs will once again contact other enthusiasts around the world with the callsign GB0CMS on Saturday 24 April 2021 as part of the International Marconi Day celebrations
Yasme Foundation Releases Chronicles of Amateur Radio DX History
Registration is Open for Virtual Visalia 2021
The 72nd meeting of the International DX Convention, aka “Visalia,” is now open for registration. The virtual 2-day meeting, sponsored by the Northern California DX Club (NCDXC) will be held on Saturday, May 15, and Sunday, May 16, via Zoom webinars. In addition to a safe, front-row seat without having to leave home, participants will be able to attend eight DX-related webinars on Saturday, eig...
Upswing in Solar Cycle 25 Activity May Have Begun
Frank Donovan, W3LPL, says the long-anticipated significant increase in Solar Cycle 25 activity may have begun on April 19. “As a result, 30- and 20-meter nighttime propagation and 17- and 15-meter daytime propagation is likely to be enhanced through at least April 26. The solar flux index (SFI) is likely to remain at 85 or higher through at least April 26 due to two active regions on the sun’s...
Daily Sunspots groups
Propagation/Sunspots
All daily drawings of the sunspot groups and USSPS produced by INAF - Catania Astrophysical Observatory from 2009 up today are available in this page. The drawings of sunspot groups and pores are maken by a Cooke refractor (150mm/2230 mm) on a 24.5 cm diameter projected image of the Sun.
Winmalee over the moon about close encounter
The 11-minute call was two years in the making after school science teacher Alison Broderick applied to NASA and ARISS International (Amateur Radio on the ISS) to be part of an amateur radio operators’ program that enables students around the globe to speak to an astronaut
Amateur radio: It can be more than just a hobby
Yeap Ming Liong 9W2KYU got some good publicity about World Amateur Radio Day (WARD) in two Malaysian publications the Sun and the Star
Clear frequencies requested for net providing 24/7 coverage of Saint Vincent volcanic eruption
The Caribbean Emergency and Weather Net (CEWN) has been providing round-the-clock coverage during the La Soufriere volcanic eruption on the island of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines. Several neighboring islands are also being affected by the disaster
ARES to participate in earthquake drill May 1
Amateur radio operators across Illinois will be participating in a simulated earthquake training exercise on Saturday, May 1 that’s designed to hone their communication skills in the event a major earthquake hits the Illinois region, one that would damage or destroy its power and communications infrastructure
Online amateur radio training in Germany
DARC reports training for the German amateur radio licenses is now available online
Camp for young radio amateurs in the Americas is a go for this summer
The long-awaited inaugural Youth on the Air (YOTA) camp for young amateur radio operators in North, Central, and South America will go forward this July. The camp, set for July 11 – 16, will take place at the National Voice of America Museum of Broadcasting in West Chester Township, Ohio, north of Cincinnati
Clear Frequencies Requested for Net Providing 24/7 Coverage of St Vincent Volcanic Eruption
The Caribbean Emergency and Weather Net (CEWN) has been providing round-the-clock coverage during the La Soufriere volcanic eruption on the island of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines. Several neighboring islands are also being affected by the disaster. When responding to disasters and emergencies such as this, the CEWN utilizes 3.185 MHz LSB and 7.188 MHz LSB. CEWN is requesting that radio amat...
FCC Issues Enforcement Advisory: Radio Users Again Reminded Not to Use Radios in Crimes
On April 20, the FCC’s Enforcement Bureau issued a new Enforcement Advisory, repeating the admonishments contained in a January Advisory that no licensee or user of the Amateur or Personal Radio Services may use any radio equipment in connection with unlawful activities of any nature. The Commission specifically cautioned that individuals found to have used radios in connection with any illegal ...
MX0GGP - ANARC
Angel of the North Amateur Radio Club based in Gateshead, Tyne and Wear - Club callsign - MX0GGP
Semi Automatic Bug Keys Collection
Operating Modes/Morse code/Morse Key Collections
A collection of morse telegraph and radio items
Somalia operation
Ali, EP3CQ, will once again be active as 6O1OO from Somalia starting sometime in May. He returns to Mogadishu on April 25th, and expects to be operational after his quarantine at the end of the month
MAGLITE celebrates World Amateur Radio Day by joining forces with ARRL
In celebration of World Amateur Radio Day on April 18, Maglite and ARRL, the national association for Amateur Radio, have announced they have formed a partnership based on the common mission of helping people be prepared for emergencies and to serve their communities in extreme situations such as natural disasters
China and Huawei's dystopian 'New IP' plan for 6G
Huawei's plans for 6G and beyond make U.S. concerns over 5G look paltry: Huawei is proposing a fundamental internet redesign, which it calls 'New IP,' designed to build 'intrinsic security' into the web.
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