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Amateur Radio Newsline Report 2320 for Friday April 15th, 2022
Amateur Radio Newsline Report Number 2320 with a release date of Friday
April 15th, 2022 to follow in 5-4-3-2-1.
The following is a QST. New software for the world's largest radio
telescope. Young hams start thinking about amateur radio camp - and the
amateur community gives advice to one YL in these troubling times. All this
and more as Amateur Radio Newsline Report Number 2320 comes your way right
now.
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SOFTWARE PROJECT TO GUIDE WORLD'S LARGEST RADIO TELESCOPE
NEIL/ANCHOR: We begin this week with a story that doesn't get much bigger
than this: the world's largest radio telescope, an array of antennas and
dishes that spans the hemispheres, is getting software to help in its
operation. Jeremy Boot G4NJH picks up the developments from here.
JEREMY: Prototype software for the world's biggest radio telescope will be
built by a group of universities and labs in the UK with money just released
by the UK government's Science & Technology Facilities Council (SFTC). The
software for the Square Kilometre Array, or SKA, will direct the telescope's
gaze at the sky, translate its signals into data and diagnose issues. BBC
news reported that on Monday, the 11th of April, the Council released 15
million pounds, the equivalent of more than 09.5 million in US currency for
the work that will involve teams at Oxford, Cambridge and Manchester
universities as well as those at the STFC's own labs in Edinburgh, Daresbury
and Harwell.
The SKA is an array of 197 dishes and 130,000 antennas in both Australia and
South Africa and the software will allow astronomers to interpret what is
received by the SKA, at an intensely high resolution and it is a most
sensitive radio signal receiving device.
For Amateur Radio Newsline I'm Jeremy Boot G4NJH.
(BBC)
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GET READY FOR WORLD AMATEUR RADIO DAY
NEIL/ANCHOR: Events, on and off the air, are marking the global celebration
that is World Amateur Radio Day on the 18th of April, the date the IARU was
founded. Jim Meachen ZL2BHF has that roundup.
JIM: April 18th will be a day of pile-ups and celebration for hams around
the world marking World Amateur Radio Day. In Denmark, hams are activating
the callsign 5PØWARD. They are also making special awards available for
contacts with stations having different suffix extensions. This year's
global celebration also marks the return of the TEN-TEC Legacy Nets, which
will be posting operating schedules on their groups.io page. A Clean Sweep
endorsement is available for check-ins on all three bands. The South African
Radio League will be issuing a commemorative certificate to radio amateurs
who make QSOs on April 18th and submit a log sheet. In India, meanwhile,
more than 65 new license holders are expected at a VHF/UHF disaster
operations workshop cohosted by the West Bengal Radio Club and the Indian
Academy of Communication and Disaster Management. Attendees will build
antennas and use them afterwards in a fox hunt. Also don't forget the World
Amateur Radio Day VOIP/Echolink Net. Using the callsign W2W, the 16-hour
global net starts at 9 a.m. US Eastern Daylight Time on April 18th on the
ROC-HAM Echolink Conference node 531Ø91. A special QSL card will be
available to hams who send a stamped self-addressed envelope. Details are
available at r o c hyphen h a m dot net (www.roc-ham.net)
For Amateur Radio Newsline I'm Jim Meachen ZL2BHF.
(WORLD AMATEUR RADIO DAY WEBSITE)
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DX MARATHON IN SEARCH OF NEW MANAGER
NEIL/ANCHOR: CQ magazine's popular DX Marathon is looking for a new manager
to help things run smoothly. Jack Parker W8ISH asks: Could this be you?
JACK: It is time to pass the torch for the CQ magazine DX Marathon and its
longtime manager, John K9EL, is looking for a successor. John has been at
the helm of the contest since its creation in 2005 is hoping to find someone
who can infuse the competition with a fresh look and new tools to encourage
this pursuit of DX. In a special statement on the DX Marathon website, he
wrote that the marathon has reached a turning point and many of the
processes that have supported it all these years need to migrate away from
being handled manually. He wrote: [quote] "In summary, the DX Marathon needs
a fresh look, some updated tools, and some serious work on evaluating
submitted logs." [endquote] This is John's final year managing the marathon.
The search is on for an individual or group to carry this popular contest
forward. For additional details, visit dxmarathon.com
For Amateur Radio Newsline I'm Jack Parker W8ISH.
(DXMARATHON)
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MARCONI DAY REAFFIRMS HAMS' CONNECTIONS TO RADIO HISTORY
NEIL/ANCHOR: Marconi Day is another favorite among hams because it honors
our shared history no matter where our QTH is. Jeremy Boot G4NJH tells us
about this year's event.
JEREMY: Connections to Guglielmo Marconi are everywhere: In Italy, the UK,
the Falkland Islands, Germany, Austria and the United States. Those
locations and more will be lighting up the amateur radio map on April 23rd -
the Saturday closest to Marconi's birth date -- as stations get on the air
for International Marconi Day. These are official stations that have
registered with the annual event's organiser, the Cornish Radio Amateur Club
GX4CRC. They will be using the callsign GB4IMD during the 24 hours.
Marconi's actual birthday was the 25th of April, 1874. Hams are being
encouraged to make contact with these historic sites which have connections
to the radio pioneer. Registered stations will only be active from sites
where Marconi had operated from, lived or set up an experimental station.
Deadline is April 22nd. For details visit the website in the text version of
this week's newscast.
For Amateur Radio Newsline I'm Jeremy Boot G4NJH.
FOR PRINT ONLY, DO NOT READ: gx4crc.com/gb4imd/
(CORNISH RADIO AMATEUR CLUB)
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CROATIA WILL BE HOME TO IARU REGION 1 YOUTH SUMMER CAMP
NEIL/ANCHOR: Young amateurs who live in Region 1 of the IARU and guests from
regions 2 and 3 can start making plans right now for summer camp. This year
it's in Croatia. Ed Durrant DD5LP has the details.
ED: After the pandemic forced the cancellation of the YOTA summer camp for
two years in IARU Region 1, organisers are back on track. The camp is
accepting attendee applications for this year's camp which will be held in
August in Croatia, in Karlovac, just outside of Zagreb. The host for this
10th edition of the camp is HRS, the Croatian national amateur radio
association.
Youth coordinators throughout Region 1 are being asked to identify as many
as four participants from their member society and submit the youngsters'
applications no later than May 8th. Each team will consist of a team leader
between the ages of 18 and 30 and a small group of team members, aged 15 to
25. Team leaders may be chosen from attendees of previous YOTA camps but
team members must be first-time attendees. No more than 80 may attend. The
dates for the camp are August 6th through the 13th.
For additional details about costs and schedules, visit the Youngsters on
the Air website at ham dash yota dot com. (ham-yota.com)
For Amateur Radio Newsline I'm Ed Durrant DD5LP.
(IARU REGION 1)
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YOUTH ON THE AIR SEEKS HOST VENUE FOR 2023 SUMMER CAMP
NEIL/ANCHOR: The summer of 2022 isn't here just yet in the Western
Hemisphere but if you aren't already thinking about the summer of 2023 -
yes, that's 2023! - maybe you should be. Andy Morrison K9AWM explains.
ANDY: The Youth on the Air Camp for young amateurs in North, Central and
South America is on the move. While campers prepare for this summer's
adventures just north of Cincinnati, Ohio, organizers are looking for a host
site for next year's regional camp and are opening a bidding process for the
next location. The week-long camp is open to licensed amateur radio
operators between the ages of 15 and 25. Potential hosts should be able to
schedule the camp between June 1 and August 15, 2023 and have access to
meeting rooms, event space, and lodging that can accommodate 25 to 40
youngsters and 10 to 15 staff members for six to seven days. Outdoor spaces
will be needed for some events. The camp also requires space for at least
three HF stations and antennas to be on the air simultaneously. More details
and a host application form are available in an information packet at
YouthOnTheAir.org. If you have questions or are interested in applying to
host, contact assistant director Adam Johnson, KD9KIS, at
adam@youthontheair.org no later than June 30, 2022.
For Amateur Radio Newsline I'm Andy Morrison K9AWM
(YOUTH ON THE AIR)
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BREAK HERE: Time for you to identify your station. We are the Amateur Radio
Newsline, heard on bulletin stations around the world including the WØEF
repeater of the Hennepin Twin City FM Club in St. Louis Park, Minnesota on
Saturdays at 9:30 a.m. local time.
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NOMINATE YOUNG AMATEURS FOR NEWSLINE AWARD
NEIL/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 in the continental United States 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.
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AMATEUR RADIO VETERAN FOCUSES ON SHARING WELL-HONED SkILLSET
NEIL/ANCHOR: Many hams use the opportunity of retirement from their paying
jobs to "pay it forward" to the amateur radio community. Paul Braun WD9GCO
tells us about one such amateur.
PAUL: One of the challenges many amateur radio clubs face is finding a
constant flow of presenters to keep meetings interesting. John Portune
W6NBC, a former electronics industry writer and educator, as well as a
frequent contributor to QST and other related publications, is offering a
partial solution. Portune has developed a series of presentations on a
variety of topics and has made himself available to present them. Portune
said he was looking for something to do now that he’s retired, so he decided
that volunteering to teach on a variety of ham topics fit right in with his
skillset.
Portune gave a presentation to the Porter County Amateur Radio Club in
Indiana on Friday, April 8th. His topic was the design and construction of a
10-meter Moxon antenna. If you’d like to see it, check the link in the
printed version of this week’s report. He can be reached through his
website, w6nbc.com
FOR PRINT ONLY: https://youtu.be/wdyLRprTJRU
For Amateur Radio Newsline, I’m Paul Braun, WD9GCO.
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POTA OPERATORS ACTIVATE "SUPPORT YOUR PARKS" EVENT
NEIL/ANCHOR: Parks activators are celebrating spring in a big way. Vance
Martin N3VEM tells us what they've been up to.
VANCE: In Parks on the Air News, we hope you’ll join us in just a few days
for the spring "Support Your Parks" event on April 16th and 17th UTC. If the
past is any indication, there could be anywhere from six to eight hundred
operators putting parks on the air for the weekend event. This is a great
opportunity to get out portable and activate some parks as the weather turns
warm, or just stay home and have plenty of parks to chase. It’s also an
excellent opportunity to practice and prepare for the summer’s big activity
– our annual plaque event. This year, that happens on July 16th and 17th
UTC. All of our plaques, including the three new DX activator plaques, are
now fully sponsored thanks to a number of generous hams. More information
about the summer event will be coming over the next couple months, so stay
tuned to these monthly POTA updates, and the plaque event section of
pota.app. This is November Three Victor Echo Mike.
(POTA)
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DX ASSOCIATION NAMES HUMANITARIAN FUND FOR ITS FOUNDER, NOW A SILENT KEY
NEIL/ANCHOR: The fund created by a noted DXer and humanitarian now carries
his name. Jason Daniels VK2LAW gives us the details.
JASON: Out of grief has come a renewed commitment to generosity. Still
mourning the recent loss of friend and benefactor Zorro Miyazawa, JH1AJT,
the International DX Association has added his name to the humanitarian aid
fund Zorro created and endowed in January of 2016. INDEXA's Humanitarian Aid
Fund is now known as The Zorro Miyazawa, JH1AJT, Hams with Hearts Fund. The
funds are used to provide assistance to any humanitarian aid projects
undertaken by amateurs during their DXpeditions. The announcement on the
INDEXA website noted that the tagline reflects "Zorro's character and
values," adding [quote] "INDEXA is proud and grateful to be able to sustain
Zorro's legacy through this fund." [endquote] Zorro, who was known as much
for his role as a humanitarian as a ham, became a Silent Key in March.
For Amateur Radio Newsline I'm Jason Daniels VK2LAW.
(INDEXA)
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WORLD OF DX
In the World of DX, be listening on the HF bands for 8N65ØJP, the special
call sign being used by the Japan Amateur Radio League's Okinawa Branch.
Hams are marking the 50th anniversary of the return of the Okinawa
Prefecture to Japan from United States administration. The callsign is
active through the 30th of September. QSOs will be confirmed automatically
through the bureau.
In the Maldives, E77DX is active holiday style as 8Q7DX through the 27th of
April. Be listening on 80 through 10 metres. QSL via LoTW and E73Y.
Kenji, JA4GXS, will be on the air from Otsu Island, AS-117, from April 30th
to May 1st. Be listening on 40, 20, 17 and 6m, where Kenji will be using CW,
SSB and FT8. QSL via the home call.
Listen for the call sign 3Z8ØAK through May 31st. Polish amateurs are
marking the 80th anniversary of the formation of the Home Army, which was
the dominant underground resistance movement in Poland during World War II.
QSL via SP1PBW.
Start planning ahead for the 2022 Commonwealth Games that start on the 28th
of July in the UK. GB22GE, one of the seven national special event stations
for the Games, will operate on the grounds of the National Exhibition Centre
where the Games will be held for 12 days. The Radio Society of Great Britain
is asking for volunteers to operate the station and chat with visitors. If
you can help, send an email to RSGB Region 5 representative Neil Yorke,
MØNKE, at rr five at rsgb dot org dot uk (rr5@rsgb.org.uk.)
(DX-WORLD.NET, SARL, SOUTHGATE)
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KICKER: FROM SOCIAL MEDIA, ADVICE FOR THE "ORIGINAL SOCIAL MEDIA"
NEIL/ANCHOR: Finally, we end by remembering that ham radio is often called
the original social media, something to rely on in troubling times. We
listen now to the story of one YL who has been using her video channel on
modern-day social media to help guide ham radio in these challenging times.
Here's Graham Kemp VK4BB with her story.
GRAHAM: There are more than eighty-five hundred followers on the YouTube
channel YL Raisa. Its provider, Raisa R1BIG, has used her channel to find a
few "helping hams," some of the more well-known ham YouTubers in their
respective countries. She's asked them to help her continue her work in
reaffirming the definition of ham spirit. It's an important reminder
especially now in a troubled world and in light of World Amateur Radio Day.
Callum MØMCX of DX Commander reminded Raisa that "ham radio has a great
history of crossing boundaries" and suggested she host a friendship net once
a month while operating portable from a hilltop. Rob VE3PCP told her that by
setting an example for YLs, she helped put DXing within their reach. Ferry
YBØAR in Indonesia, Ray AC5KD from Texas and Hayden VK7HH from Ham Radio DX
encouraged her to continue with her videos, no matter what. Pete MØPSX of
Essex Ham said getting hams to brainstorm in online groups could be useful.
Finally Ria N2RJ in the US extended the ultimate form of friendship and ham
spirit, the QSO. She reminded Raisa [quote] "I don't have you in my log,
we've gotta fix that." [endquote]
For Amateur Radio Newsline I'm Graham Kemp VK4BB.
(YOUTUBE)
**
NEWSCAST CLOSE: With thanks to the ARRL; BBC; CQ Magazine; David Behar K7DB;
DXMarathon; DXWorld.net; INDEXA; Ohio Penn DX; QRZ.com; the Radio Society of
Great Britain; South African Radio League; Southgate Amateur Radio News;
shortwaveradio.de; YouTube; 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 Neil Rapp WB9VPG in Union Kentucky saying 73. As
always we thank you for listening.
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