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Amateur Radio Newsline Report 2317 for Friday March 25th, 2022
Amateur Radio Newsline Report Number 2317 with a release date of Friday
March 25th, 2022 to follow in 5-4-3-2-1.
The following is a QST. China's space station makes room for amateur radio.
Russia and Belarus are suspended from CEPT -- and hams help other hams after
Australia's wide-ranging flood damage. All this and more as Amateur Radio
Newsline Report Number 2317 comes your way right now.
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CHINA'S SPACE STATION TO PUT HAMS IN ORBIT
PAUL/ANCHOR: Our top story this week takes us to the space station that
China is building, module by module. The latest word is that one of those
modules will have room for amateur radio. Jim Meachen ZL2BHF has those
details.
JIM: China's Tiangong space station, which is being constructed in low Earth
orbit following the launch of its first module last May, is expected to have
room for astronauts, experiments and now, amateur radio. The IARU's
satellite frequency coordination panel reports that it received an
application on March 8th for an amateur radio payload to be on board. The
station is being proposed by the Chinese Radio Amateurs Club in cooperation
with the Aerospace System Engineering Research Institute of Shanghai and the
Harbin Institute of Technology. Previous news reports have noted that the
Chinese Manned Space Agency plans to have three astronauts on board
continuously for a minimum of 10 years. One module will house the
astronauts; the space station expects to use the remaining two of its three
modules to host scientific experiments of researchers from all nations of
the UN.
The amateur radio station is applying to use portions of the VHF/UHF amateur
radio band and will consist of communications by voice, repeater, AFSK
digipeater and SSTV or other digital imaging modes. Not unlike the radios on
board the International Space Station, the ham radios on the Chinese space
station are intended for a variety of uses, including contacts with students
to inspire careers in science, technology, engineering and math. According
to the application, the payload would launch in the third quarter of this
year.
For Amateur Radio Newsline I'm Jim Meachen ZL2BHF.
(SPACE.COM, AMSAT-UK)
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EUROPEAN CONFERENCE SUSPENDS RUSSIAN, BELARUSIAN MEMBERSHIP
PAUL/ANCHOR: Hams from Belarus and the Russian Federation are feeling the
impact after their nations' memberships were suspended from the European
Conference of Postal and Telecommunications Administrations. Ed Durrant
DD5LP has an update.
ED: The European Conference of Postal and Telecommunications Administrations
has indefinitely suspended the membership of Belarus and the Russian
Federation, in a sweeping action that has an impact on amateur radio
operators. An agreement within the conference, known as CEPT, grants amateur
radio privileges to qualifying hams traveling between signatory countries
without the need to obtain additional permits or licences. The CEPT was
formed to foster cooperation among its member nations with regards to postal
and electronic communications.
The suspension, which comes in the wake of Russia's invasion of Ukraine,
took effect on the 18th of March. The Russian Federation joined CEPT in
1994. Belarus became a member in 2003.
For Amateur Radio Newsline, I'm Ed Durrant DD5LP.
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SILENT KEY: GILES READ, G1MFG, RSGB's TECHNICAL EDITOR
PAUL/ANCHOR: The Radio Society of Great Britain has suffered a great loss
with the death of one of its key team members. Jeremy Boot G4NJH has that
story.
JEREMY: Giles Read, G1MFG, had been the technical editor for RadCom
magazine, the widely read publication sent free every month to Society
members throughout the world. The Society announced that Giles, who had been
diagnosed with an aggressive form of cancer just days earlier, became a
Silent Key on Friday, March 18th. No further details were immediately
available. We here at Amateur Radio Newsline extend our condolences to his
family and friends.
The Society will be posting additional details about Giles on its website at
rsgb.org/sk
For Amateur Radio Newsline I'm Jeremy Boot G4NJH.
(RSGB)
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AUSTRALIAN HAMS HELP ONE ANOTHER FOLLOWING FLOOD LOSSES
PAUL/ANCHOR: Amateur radio clubs are proud to be able to help in disasters -
but what happens when the clubs themselves become victims? John Williams
VK4JJW tells us how one club in Australia has stepped up to help a dozen of
those whose shacks were devastated by recent floods.
JOHN: An amateur radio club on the border of New South Wales and Victoria in
Australia has come to the rescue of a dozen or so clubs that, like their
own, works to assist communities ravaged by such disasters as bush fires,
earthquakes and floods. In this case, however the North East Victoria
Amateur Radio Club has stepped in because the other clubs became victims
themselves after recent floods destroyed their vital radio gear and in many
cases, washed it away. The club has been providing assistance by collecting
funds as well as new radio gear.
Frank Scott, VK2BFC, secretary of the club, told ABC.NET news that a fund
has been created to replace as much of the other clubs' lost gear as
possible. He said many of the clubs belong to the Wireless Institute of
Australia's Civil Emergency Network. According to Frank, most of the
equipment that was lost was not covered by flood damage insurance. Frank
said it was difficult to get that kind of insurance for such items as ham
radio equipment and communication towers.
For Amateur Radio Newsline I'm John Williams VK4JJW.
(ABC.NET)
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TWO-DAY DRILL IN INDIA PREPS FOR DISASTER
PAUL/ANCHOR: Two groups of hams tested their portable communications
capabilities recently on a remote island in India. Jason Daniels VK2LAW
tells us about their drill.
JASON: An exercise in emergency preparedness brought hams in one region of
India to a remote island on the River Ganga near Patna, the capital city of
Bihar. It was a two-day field exercise on March 12th and 13th for members of
the Society of Radio Amateurs, relying only on battery power for more than
30 hours. They were joined by operators from the Indian Wave of Amateur
Radio VU2IWA, based in Kolkata who, like the hams from Bihar, know that
preparedness is essential in a region like theirs, which is prone to
earthquakes and floods. Radio conditions that weekend were conducive to good
contacts. According to a report on the Global Bihari news site, hundreds of
QSOs were made between that remote island and radio operators as far away as
Europe. The hams were pleased with the results since many of them provide
essential communication during the region's natural disasters.
For Amateur Radio Newsline, I'm Jason Daniels VK2LAW.
(GLOBAL BIHARI)
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AMATEURS FOCUS ON SEVERE WEATHER PREPAREDNESS
PAUL/ANCHOR: Weather preparedness is a priority everywhere and Randy Sly
W4XJ tells us how those of us in the United States can get involved.
RANDY: As we, here in the United States, approach the season for
thunderstorms, tornadoes and hurricanes, the National Weather Service is
holding Severe Weather Preparedness Weeks across the country. Tornado
drills, announcements through the media and personal preparation information
are just a few ways the Weather Service is getting the word out at this time
of year to be prepared.
It's a good time for amateur radio operators, involved in ARES, RACES, CERT,
Skywarn and other groups, to ensure that we are also prepared. This includes
making sure that all radios, accessories along with backup power sources are
fully functional and that all contact information is up to date with the
agencies and organizations served.
Christopher Strong, Warning Coordination Meteorologist for the
Baltimore/Washington DC Weather Forecast Office told Amateur Radio Newsline
that hams can play a big part in being “weather aware,ö by knowing what
threats are possible. Hams should have a plan if extreme weather occurs.
Strong said that, during an event, operators are important as they actively
gather impact data from their community and get that information back to the
National Weather Service, which improves the accuracy of the notifications
being issued.
Over the years, the motto: “When all else fails, amateur radioö has proven
true in many situations. This is not only due to amateur operators’
readiness to serve, but our willingness to be prepared.
For more information, go to weather.gov and click on Spring Preparedness.
For Amateur Radio Newsline, I’m Randy Sly, W4XJ.
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NOMINATE YOUNG AMATEURS FOR NEWSLINE AWARD
PAUL/ANCHOR: It's time to think about the next generation of radio operators
and appreciate their skill and dedication. Perhaps one of them will be the
next recipient of the Amateur Radio Newsline Bill Pasternak Memorial Young
Ham of the Year Award. Consider nominating an amateur radio operator 18
years of age or younger with talent, promise and a commitment to the spirit
of ham radio. Find application forms on our website arnewsline.org under the
"YHOTY" tab. Nominations close May 31st.
**
BREAK HERE: Time for you to identify your station. We are the Amateur Radio
Newsline, heard on bulletin stations around the world, including the Butler
County Amateur Radio Public Service Group's K3PSG repeater in Butler,
Pennsylvania on Tuesdays at 8 p.m. local time
**
FCC HAM RADIO LICENSE FEE TAKES EFFECT APRIL 19TH
PAUL/ANCHOR: Get ready for April 19th. If you're looking to upgrade, renew
or change your callsign, you have until that date to do so without having to
pay a fee. The FCC has announced its new ABFSL2HM$5 application fee for US amateur
radio licenses takes effect on that date. The agency said the fees can be
paid by using the Commission's Universal LIcensing System on the FCC
website. The FCC posted a public notice on its website on March 23,
announcing it would begin collecting the fees, which it has said will cover
the costs of processing the applications. For hams, the fees apply to new
licenses, renewals, upgrades, sequential call sign changes and applications
for vanity calls. It does not apply to such administrative updates as change
of email or other mailing address.
(FCC)
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OREGON LAUNCHES STATE'S FIRST SATELLITE
PAUL/ANCHOR: The team behind Oregon's first satellite gets bragging rights
this week after its successful launch from Alaska. Ralph Squillace KK6ITB
brings us that story.
RALPH: Space enthusiasts are celebrating the launch of Oregon's first
satellite, which carried amateur radio into low Earth orbit on a spacecraft
no larger than a box of tissues. Known as OreSatØ, it is an open source
CubeSat built by the Portland State Aerospace Society, an interdisciplinary
group of students at Portland State University. With solar panels,
batteries, a color camera and of course amateur radio on board, it was
launched on March 15th from Kodiak, Alaska.
The group's faculty advisor, Andrew Greenberg, KD7CJT, said on the
university website [quote]: "Our small group of space hipsters gathered in
the rocket room to watch the launch with fancy bagels and pour-over coffee,
and then collectively held our breath for more than an hour." [endquote]
After some nervous moments, they learned the flight had gone smoothly. Its
mission, which is to test the cubesat system itself, is expected to last
several years. Fear not, this won't be the first and the last for Oregon.
The group is already hard at work on OreSatØ.5 (OreSat Zero Point Five), and
it's scheduled for launch this summer. It will be a larger satellite for
NASA's CubeSat Launch Initiative and will carry equipment gathering data for
global climate science, studying the distribution of high altitude cirrus
clouds.
Meanwhile if you'd like to track the pride of Oregon's space fans, see the
link in the text version of this week's script at arnewsline.org
For Amateur Radio Newsline I'm Ralph Squillace KK6ITB.
[FOR PRINT ONLY, DO NOT READ: https://uniclogs-cesium-
megqz.ondigitalocean.app/ ]
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NORWAY'S BEGINNERS' LICENSE GAINS TRACTION
PAUL/ANCHOR: Norway is moving forward with a plan to introduce a new amateur
radio license for beginners. Jeremy Boot G4NJH has that story.
JEREMY: Norway has plans to introduce a 10-watt entry level certificate for
young hams. It has the financial support of one million Kroner, or nearly
014,000 US dollars, from the Norwegian Research Council with the input of
hams throughout the nation.
The proposal, introduced last year, was discussed at Norway’s Hammeeting, an
annual amateur radio convention. Attendees included the communications
regulator NKOM and the Norwegian Radio Relay League. The NRRL, the Research
Institute of Forsvaret and Torbjørn, LA4ZCA, are working together on a plan
to introduce the subject formally into school curricula. The proposed
certificate would become available to 12- and 13-year-old enthusiasts
operating at low power on limited bands.
The entry level licence has the support of such groups as the Academic Radio
Club, or ARK, which has already been making classes available. The ARK is
Norway's oldest amateur radio club for students.
For Amateur Radio Newsline I'm Jeremy Boot G4NJH.
(ARK, SOUTHGATE)
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SPECIAL EVENT HONORS AMERICAN MUSIC LEGEND LORETTA LYNN
PAUL/ANCHOR: Get ready for a birthday party on the air, marking one of the
greats in American country music history. We hear more about this special
event from Jim Damron N8TMW.
JIM: The Amateur Radio Service Club of Paintsville, Kentucky will be
operating a special event station from the birthplace of American country
music star Loretta Lynn in Butcher Hollow in Van Lear, Kentucky. The hams
are commemorating her 90th birthday.
During her musical career, Ms. Lynn received numerous awards including three
Grammys, seven American Music Awards, eight Broadcast Music Incorporated
awards, 13 Academy of Country Music, eight Country Music Association, and 26
fan-voted Music City News awards.
The club will be using the callsign K4L, which stands for Kentuckians for
Loretta.
The special event station will be operating from Zero through 2359 hours UTC
on April 14th, 2022 on all HF bands and on repeaters on the East Kentucky
Repeater System. They will also be operating some of the digital modes, as
well as CW.
For a specially-designed QSL card confirming your contact, send your QSL and
SASE to KY4ARC.
For Amateur Radio Newsline, I’m Jim Damron, N8TMW.
(JON HAGER N4KJU)
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HAMS CLIMB UP FOR INTERNATIONAL HEMA SUMMIT DAY
PAUL/ANCHOR: Summit activators are getting ready for a formal international
challenge in the HEMA awards scheme. Ed Durrant DD5LP bring us that report.
ED: Few challenges are too tall for radio operators who are accustomed to
conquering and activating summits. So when summit radio enthusiast Rob,
G7LAS, suggested to his fellow activators that they participate in an
International HEMA Summit Day on Saturday, April 2nd, they jumped on board.
Activators from around the world have committed to operating on that day to
get as many other summits in their logs as possible. Others have pledged to
be enthusiastic chasers. Activators will especially be looking to grab
contacts between HEMA summits in the recently added associations. To qualify
for the HEMA award scheme summits must have a prominence between 100 and 150
metres over the surrounding terrain.
Details of the HEMA award scheme can be found at the internet address given
in the text version of this script at arnewsline.org. [ hema.org.uk ].
For Amateur Radio Newsline I'm Ed Durrant DD5LP.
(FACEBOOK)
**
WORLD OF DX
In the World of DX, the 3YØJ Bouvet Island Dxpedition has put out a QST in
the hopes that the team can add a radio operator from North America focusing
on SSB. Co-leader Ken, LA7GIA, wrote in a posting on the team's Facebook
page that the physical challenges during the DXpedition and the 10-day sail
in early 2023 will be intense. The team guarantees pileups but no showers
for three weeks. The team members is expected to pay a minimum of 0,000.
Interested? Send an email to info at 3yØj dot no (info@3y0j.no)
(OHIO PENN DX)
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KICKER: NO DEFLATED EXPECTATIONS FOR THIS WEATHER BALLOON
PAUL/ANCHOR: For our final story, we hear about a group of university
students in Pennsylvania who were just as happy when their weather balloon
launched...as when it burst. Sel Embee KB3TZD has their story.
SEL: The morning fog covering Philadelphia burned off just in time for the
triumphant launch of the latest high altitude weather balloon of the
Villanova University CubeSat Club. The balloon's 90-minute journey on
Friday, March 18th, began on the college campus in Pennsylvania just before
noon local time and ended at 1:30 in the afternoon in central New Jersey.
The payload included three amateur radio transmitters using the club
callsign W3YP, three cameras and a GPS tracker. Progress reports were
tweeted live by club advisor Alan Johnston KU2Y and the students
livestreamed the action from the club's Instagram account. The helium-filled
latex balloon was designed to burst when the flight reached an altitude of
60,000 feet or 18.2 kilometres. The payload was outfitted with a parachute
which returned it to Earth for successful recovery by the students.
For Amateur Radio Newsline, I'm Sel Embee KB3TZD.
(TWITTER, FACEBOOK)
**
NEWSCAST CLOSE: With thanks to AMSAT-UK; the ARK; ARRL; CQ Magazine; Daryl
Stout, WX4QZ; David Behar K7DB; DXWorld.net; Facebook; Global Bihari; Jon
Hager, N4KJU; Ohio Penn DX; QRZ.com; the Radio Society of Great Britain;
Southgate Amateur Radio News; shortwaveradio.de; Space.com; Twitter; and you
our listeners, that's all from the Amateur Radio Newsline. You can write to
us at newsline@arnewsline.org. We remind our listeners that Amateur Radio
Newsline is an all-volunteer non-profit organization that incurs expenses
for its continued operation. If you wish to support us, please visit our
website at arnewsline.org and know that we appreciate you all.
For now, with Caryn Eve Murray KD2GUT at the news desk in New York, and our
news team worldwide, I'm Paul Braun, WD9GCO, in Valparaiso, Indiana saying
73. As always we thank you for listening.
Amateur Radio Newsline(tm) is Copyright 2022. All rights reserved.
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