Consultation: requests from Bauer Radio to change its 'approved areas' 
         Ofcom is consulting on requests from Bauer Radio to change its ‘approved areas’ in the north, south and west of England  
        
                
		
		
		Singapore RAE online training material 
         The Singapore Amateur Radio Transmitting Society (SARTS) have an online training course for the exam for their 800 watt amateur licence which is equivalent to UK Full 
        
                
		
		
		QNews: RF Pollution from Solar Panel installations 
         In the latest edition of QNews Geoff Emery VK4ZPP describes the severe radio interference he gets from his neighbours' polluting Solar Panel installations 
        
                
		
		
		ARRL Audio News - September 25, 2020 
         ARRL Audio News - September 25, 2020 
        
                
		
		
		BRARS - G4LMR 
         Membership of our society is open to employees of British railway companies and railway enthusiasts who have an interest in any facet of amateur radio 
        
                
		
		
		Marinette & Menominee Amateur Radio Club 
         Ham Radio/Clubs/North America/USA/Wisconsin Marinette & Menominee Amateur Radio Club website  ham radio news. 
        
                
		
		
		Battery Specialists 
         Shopping and Services/Batteries Battery Specialists is the wholesale supplier of batteries. 
        
                
		
		
		Guide to HF Contesting 
         Operating Aids/Beginner's Guides HF contesting is a rising aspect of amateur radio that can be enjoyed (at any level) throughout the year. There are HF and LF contests almost every weekend and on some weekday evenings. Learn how to take part in HF contests. 
        
                
		
		
		Aliens from space ? 
         It was like the opening scene from a movie: cars pulled over on a busy freeway, with everyone gawking in disbelief at what they were seeing  
        
                
		
		
		Ofcom decision on Radio 1 Dance and BBC Sounds 
         Ofcom has decided not to require the BBC to conduct a public interest test in relation to Radio 1 Dance, a new 24-hour dance music stream that will launch on BBC Sounds on 9 October 
        
                
		
		
		Former West Virginia Section Manager Karl Thompson, K8KT - SK 
         Former West Virginia Section Manager Karl Thompson, K8KT, of Charleston, West Virginia, died on July 28. He was 80. Thompson served as West Virginia Section Communications Manager (SCM) from 1979 until 1983, and, after the position was renamed, as Section Manager from 1984 until 1994 
        
                
		
		
		September RadCom Basics available 
         Issue 18 September 2020 of the RSGB newcomers publication RadCom Basics is now available online for members  
        
                
		
		
		AMSAT Announces Board of Directors Elections Results 
         After counting the ballots, AMSAT has announced its Board of Directors. In order of votes received, Mark Hammond, N8MH (707); Paul Stoetzer, N8HM (703), and Bruce Paige, KK5DO (667), were elected as AMSAT Directors for terms ending in 2022. Stoetzer, a former Board member and current Executive Vice President, fills the seat being vacated by AMSAT veteran Tom Clark, W3IO. Howie DeFelice, AB2S (5...  
        
                
		
		
		Former West Virginia Section Manager Karl Thompson, K8KT, SK  
         Former West Virginia Section Manager Karl Thompson, K8KT, of Charleston, West Virginia, died on July 28. He was 80. Thompson served as West Virginia Section Communications Manager (SCM) from 1979 until 1983, and, after the position was renamed, as Section Manager from 1984 until 1994. He continued serving the Section as an Assistant Section Manager and Technical Coordinator. Current West Virgini...  
        
                
		
		
		International Telecommunication Union Releases 2020 ITU Radio Regulations 
          
        
                
		
		
		Hams Help Find Kids by Monitoring FRS Radios 
          
        
                
		
		
		Special Event Operation to Honor Amateur Radio Software Award Recipient  
          
        
                
		
		
		Phil Temples, K9HI, Appointed as New England Division Vice Director 
         ARRL President Rick Roderick, K5UR, has appointed Phil Temples, K9HI, of Watertown, Massachusetts, as New England Division Vice Director. He succeeds Mike Raisbeck, K1TWF, who was elected earlier this year as ARRL First Vice President. President Roderick made the appointment after consulting with New England Director Fred Hopengarten, K1VR, and the region’s Section Managers.  “I want to thank al...  
        
                
		
		
		W9ATG Hancock Amateur Radio Club 
         W9ATG Greenfield, IN 
        
                
		
		
		Ham and CB Radio 
         Radio Equipment/Reviews and Comparisons Web site dedicated to articles relating to Ham and CB Radios and antennas, reviews and classifieds. 
        
                
		
		
		INDEXA election results 
         Dick Williams, W3OA, Secretary-Treasurer of International DX Association (INDEXA), sent out the following election results 
        
                
		
		
		HD1X special callsign 
         Members of the HCDX Group will be active as HD1X from a remaining tropical rainforest from Chocó eco-region (Grid FI09iv), promoting the biodiversity of their country, Ecuador 
        
                
		
		
		South Eastern Amateur Radio Group 
         Irelands biggest radio club, the South Eastern Amateur Radio Group continues to meet weekly on the zoom platform on Monday nights, with great numbers logging in 
        
                
		
		
		Online Full ham radio exams now available 
         From today, Thursday, Sept 24, the RSGB are allowing Full amateur radio online exams to be booked. All 3 levels of exam required to get a HAREC certificate can now be done completely online  
        
                
		
		
		ARISS direct contact with schools in Turkey 
         An ARISS educational school contact is planned for Chris Cassidy KF5KDR with students at five schools in Turkey 
        
                
		
		
		Copper Plated 
         'Following the French discovery of 7 MHz RF benefitting the growth of plants in last week’s news, we have more……..' 
        
                
		
		
		TV set knocks out Openreach broadband 
         Openreach VDSL-2 broadband is known for causing interference to radio reception but in this case a TV set was knocking out the broadband and it took Openreach 18 months to resolve the problem  
        
                
		
		
		Aurora Cometalis: The Northern Lights of Comet 67P 
         Researchers have discovered another reason to visit comets: The icebergs from deep space have their own auroras 
        
                
		
		
		LOTW user guide 
         If you are a new user or planning to use "Logbook of The World" (LoTW), Gary, ZL2IFB, has put together an easy step-by-step guide or should we say manual (about 33 pages with pictures) to help you use LoTW  
        
                
		
		
		RSGB release Board Proceedings for August 
         The RSGB has released the proceedings for the August 15 Board meeting where concern was expressed that just two Societies [RSGB and DARC] were providing about 50% of IARU Region 1 income  
        
                
		
		
		Amateur Radio Software Award 
         Claus, AE0S, reminds everyone that special event station K1A will be active for the 'Amateur Radio Software Award' between September 25th and October 4th, 2020. The special event station promotes innovative, free and open amateur radio software  
        
                
		
		
		Venerable AO-7 Satellite Approaching a Return to Full Solar Illumination 
         AMSAT-OSCAR 7 (AO-7), the oldest amateur radio satellite still in operation, is nearing a return to full illumination by the sun, which should take place around September 25 and continue until around December 26. AMSAT’s vice president of operations Drew Glasbrenner, KO4MA, says that during this period, AO-7 likely will switch between modes A (2 meters up/10 meters down) and B (70 centimeters u...  
        
                
		
		
		KM4BLG Wins the September 2020 QST Cover Plaque Award 
          
        
                
		
		
		San Diego Repeater Association SANDRA 
         San Diego Repeater Association.  We maintain oper ham repeaters throughout San Diego and Imperial County, California. 
        
                
		
		
		Basics of Anderson PowerPole Connectors 
         Technical Reference/Coax Cables and Connectors How to build and secure Anderson Power Pole Connectors properly 
        
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