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Amateur Radio Newsline Report 2322 for Friday April 29nd, 2022
Amateur Radio Newsline Report Number 2322 with a release date of Friday
April 29nd, 2022 to follow in 5-4-3-2-1.
The following is a QST. An earthquake in Bosnia brings rapid radio response.
The FCC takes a fresh look at receiver interference -- and a ham radio
workshop in India covers the basics. All this and more as Amateur Radio
Newsline Report Number 2322 comes your way right now.
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BOSNIA'S EARTHQUAKE BRINGS RAPID RADIO RESPONSE
DON/ANCHOR: We begin this week with a deadly earthquake in the Balkans - and
a rapid response from area amateurs. Ed Durrant DD5LP has that report.
ED: Hams responded quickly in Bosnia-Herzegovina following a deadly
earthquake with a magnitude of 5.7 that struck late on Friday, April 22nd.
As hundreds fled their homes, one person was reported dead and at least
three others were injured, according to some news reports. IARU Region 1
Emergency Communications Coordinator Greg Mossop GØDUB reported that within
minutes, the Association of Radio Amateurs of Bosnia and Herzegovina
activated its emergency communications service and hams were mobilised.
E70ARA established digital connections between Sarajevo and Zenica using
Winlink and also set up a network using UHF and VHF repeaters including
portable cross-band equipment. On HF, digital and voice modes were being
used on 80m and 40m.
Meanwhile, ongoing reports on the situation were sent via Winlink using the
IARU message format. The emergency networks stayed in place until the danger
from aftershocks had passed.
For Amateur Radio Newsline I'm Ed Durrant DD5LP.
(IARU REGION 1, SOUTHGATE, ASSOCIATED PRESS)
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FCC SEEKS COMMENT ON IMPROVING RECEIVERS' REJECTION OF RFI
DON/ANCHOR: In the US, regulators are looking at ways to improve radio
receivers' rejection of RFI. Sel Embee KB3TZD brings us up to date.
SEL: The US Federal Communications Commission is asking for public input on
ways to achieve RF interference immunity in receivers of radio signals. In a
notice of inquiry adopted this month, the FCC has committed itself to
explore options for improvement in this area. The commissioners are seeking
comment on such things as recent technical advancements in the design of
receivers; better ways to assess and rate receiver performance parameters;
and insights into industry standards for these measurements that may have
been created by the IEEE (I Triple E), ANSI, 3GPP and other standardization
organizations.
Until now most FCC spectrum management efforts have concentrated on
regulations governing transmitter performance. The FCC said in a press
release that its goal is [quote] "to lay the foundation for future actions
that could help create a more transparent and predictable radio frequency
environment for all spectrum users." [endquote] The commission has expressed
its concern most recently as new wireless services are added around the
United States, making it all the more critical that service receivers
already in place are capable of rejecting signals from outside their
intended frequency band. One such ongoing case involves the Federal Aviation
Administration's attempts to prevent 5G wireless transmitter towers from
interfering with airplane navigation systems.
For Amateur Radio Newsline I'm Sel Embee KB3TZD.
(FCC)
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FCC CRACKS DOWN ON 'HAZARDOUS' DRONE TRANSMITTERS
DON/ANCHOR: In other actions by the same agency, commissioners are cracking
down on what they say are drone transmitters that pose a hazard. Kent
Peterson KCØDGY picks up the story from here.
KENT: The US Federal Communications Commission is claiming that public
safety could be imperiled by the operation of unauthorized drone
transmitters and is seeking more than ABFSL2HM$-million in combined fines from the
devices' distributor. The agency's complaint, filed in US District Court in
Portland, Oregon, charges that at least 65 models of the transmitter were
never FCC certified. Certification would have ensured its RF signals did not
interfere with the Federal Aviation Administration's aeronautical radar
systems or any government transmissions. The FCC's civil complaint against
the distributor, Hobby King, states that at least 15 of the transmitters
[quote] "created a threat to public safety." [endquote]
The FCC also said that the devices do not serve a legitimate amateur radio
purpose.
According to a report posted on the Oregon Live website, Hobby King has told
the FCC that it believed no marketing rules exist specifically for this kind
of equipment, which is capable of transmitting on amateur and non-amateur
frequencies. The FCC countered, however, that its rules forbid radio
frequency devices to be sold without first being labeled and authorized,
consistent with its rules.
The agency is asking for .8-million from Hobby King for its violations. It
is also seeking an additional ABFSL2HM$9,278 plus interest for Hobby King's failure
to respond to earlier orders. Hobby King has stated that a required response
from the company would have violated its Fifth Amendment right against self-
incrimination.
For Amateur Radio Newsline I'm Kent Peterson KCØDGY.
(OREGONLIVE)
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US GOVERNMENT TO STUDY PROPAGATION USING SATELLITE-BASED SENSORS
DON/ANCHOR: In the United States, officials hope to study HF propagation
using satellite-based sensors. Andy Morrison K9AWM brings us that story.
ANDY: A division of the United States Department of Defense is hoping to
gain a greater understanding of how HF waves propagate by taking those
detailed measurements from inside the ionosphere itself. This takes
information-gathering into a new realm because these studies typically rely
on data gathered done from systems on the ground.
The US Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency is looking to take the
measurements using sensors onboard very low earth orbit satellites. The
agency project, named Ouija (Wee-Jah) is designed to get a better model of
the ionosphere to address the challenges of electromagnetic noise facing HF
radio transmissions of warfighters. The satellites are about 200 to 300
kilometres -- or 125 to 185 miles -- above the Earth. According to an
article on the Industrial Equipment News website, the satellite payload will
do direct sampling to measure electron density but will also conduct
indirect measurements using radio occultation.
Jeff Rogers, the program's manager in DARPA’s Strategic Technology Office,
was quoted on the website, saying that Ouija's work inside the ionosphere
would supplement measurements that would still be taken from the ground. He
said the goal was [quote] "to develop and validate accurate, near real-time
HF propagation predictions." [endquote]
For Amateur Radio Newsline I'm Andy Morrison K9AWM.
(INDUSTRIAL EQUIPMENT NEWS)
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ARRL, RSGB MAKING CHANGES AT HELM OF NEWS MEDIA
DON/ANCHOR: A veteran journalist and public information specialist has
joined the American Radio Relay League as its news editor. John E. Ross,
KD8IDJ, will be responsible for the league website's news content, the
weekly ARRL Letter and two columns in QST magazine: "Happenings" and
"Amateur Radio World." John will also be the voice of the ARRL Audio News
which is produced weekly. John fills the vacancy left by the retirement of
Rick Lindquist, WW1ME. John has served the league's Ohio Section for the
past decade as its public information coordinator.
Meanwhile in the UK, the search is on for a replacement to fill the vacancy
this summer when RadCom magazine editor Elaine Richards G4LFM, retires. The
monthly magazine is published by the Radio Society of Great Britain.
Additional responsibilities include putting together the weekly GB2RS news
and overseeing production of the RadCom Basics and RadCom Plus specialist
online only publications. Candidates should have experience in both print
and digital formats. Applicants can apply on the Redwood website which is
rewoodrecruitment - that's one word - dot com. The Society is also seeking a
technical editor, following the recent death of Giles Read, G1MFG. For
details visit the society website at rsgb dot org stroke careers
(rsgb.org/careers).
(ARRL, RSGB)
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HAM RADIO WORKSHOP FROM HURRICANE CONFERENCE NOW ON YOUTUBE
DON/ANCHOR: As hurricane season gets going in some parts of the United
States, hams who could not attend a virtual preparedness workshop will still
be able to view the proceedings. Randy Sly W4XJ brings us up to date.
RANDY: If you weren't able to log on to the recent Virtual Amateur Radio
Workshop at the National Hurricane Conference in Orlando, Florida, you can
still have the experience of being there. The 4-hour, 33-minute workshop can
be viewed on YouTube along with a schedule of various presentations that
were hosted by Rob Macedo, KD1CY, director of operations for the VoIP
Hurricane Net. Topics that were covered included the Hurricane Watch Net,
the VOIP Hurricane Net, the Canadian Hurricane Center, and the importance of
surface reports. There was also a presentation on the Salvation Army Team
Emergency Radio Network known by the acronym SATERN and a discussion of
SKYWARN and CANWARN programs.
Rob says in his introduction to the workshop that the 2021 hurricane season
in the United States was formidable and that 2022 promises to be at least as
challenging.
A link to the recording can be found in the text version of this week's
newscast at arnewsline.org
[FOR PRINT ONLY: www.youtube.com/watch?v=sTKJz9FpSAs ]
For Amateur Radio Newsline, I'm Randy Sly W4XJ.
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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 W7GAA
repeater in Bullhead City, Arizona on Friday nights at 7:30 local time.
**
HAMS PREP FOR ARMED FORCES DAY CROSS-BAND EXERCISE
DON/ANCHOR: May is a busy month in the United States on the amateur radio
calendar. There's Hamvention opening on the 20th of May - and just a week
before, on May 14th, there's the Armed Forces Day Cross-Band exercise. Jack
Parker W8ISH has the details.
JACK: Ham radio and government radio operators will be sharing messages and
testing their operating efficiency starting at 1300 UTC on May 14th in an
exercise hosted by the US Army Military Auxiliary Radio System, or MARS.
They'll be taking part in the Armed Forces Day Cross-Band exercise, an
interoperability event with a history that goes back more than 50 years.
Hams will be listening for stations on US military frequencies and
transmitting on nearby amateur frequencies. Participating hams will be able
to confirm their contacts with a QSL card. Hams copying messages from US
Army and US Navy stations can request a QSL card online using the form at
the website that appears in the text version of this week's newscast at
arnewsline.org
FOR PRINT ONLY: https://www.usarmymars.org/events ]
Hams seeking a QSL card from US Air Force stations whose messages they have
copied should send a request by mail to the Armed Forces Day Celebration,
Chief, Air Force MARS, 203 West Losey Street, Scott Air Force Base, Illinois
62225.
According to the Department of Defense website, the numerous military
stations transmitting messages will include Travis Air Force Base in
California, the Newport Naval Radio Station Museum in Newport, Rhode Island,
the US Coast Guard Base in Alameda, California, the Pentagon in Washington
DC and the Barrow Army Reserve Center in Kentucky.
Although Armed Forces Day is May 21st, the test is being run a week earlier
to accommodate Hamvention.
For Amateur Radio Newsline I'm Jack Parker W8ISH.
(US DEPT OF DEFENSE)
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MAINE AMATEURS RECEIVE TRAINING TO ASSIST DISASTER RESPONDERS
DON/ANCHOR: A group of amateurs in the state of Maine feels a little more
ready for the next big emergency to come along. They've just completed some
important training. Kevin Trotman N5PRE tells us more.
KEVIN: Members of the Aroostook [pronounced: uh-ROO-stick] County Amateur
Radio Emergency Services just got another tool to add to their amateur radio
kit: Training to function as CERT, the acronym for Citizen Emergency
Response Team.
Brian Goff, KC1NHJ, the community outreach planner for the county's
emergency management agency, told WAGM-TV that the CERT members provide
support to search and rescue personnel as well as those administering first
aid. He said even if the hams are not directly involved in providing the
actual hands-on assistance, their use of radios is invaluable in getting the
word out especially if cell towers may not be working.
Their training took place on a Saturday in the middle of April. The CERT
members' first big test will come in just a matter of weeks when they will
test their new skills by participating in an emergency drill.
For Amateur Radio Newsline I'm Kevin Trotman N5PRE.
(WAGM-TV)
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FCC FILING SYSTEM SHUTS DOWN ON FIRST DAY OF NEW FEE
DON/ANCHOR: On the day the FCC's new ham radio license application fees took
effect, a system outage halted the agency's electronic batch filing system
and files could not be processed. The ARRL Volunteer Examiner Coordinator
sent out a notice to league members making them aware of the shutdown that
occurred on Tuesday, April 19th. The FCC had asked that no further files be
submitted for exam sessions or license applications until the issue could be
resolved. The system was back on line, however, a few days later. The
Volunteer Examiner Coordinator sent a notice to league members on Saturday,
April 23rd saying that processing was restored and business could proceed as
usual. The FCC was expected to begin reducing the backlog even as new files
arrived. The FCC has previously said that the new ABFSL2HM$5 charge was necessary
to cover staff costs associated with the application process, even though
the review system is largely automated.
(ARRL, FCC)
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INDIAN ENGINEERING SCHOOL HOSTS 2-DAY INTRO TO AMATEUR RADIO
DON/ANCHOR: One of India's pre-eminent engineering universities was the
scene of a workshop on amateur radio basics. Graham Kemp VK4BB gives us that
report.
GRAHAM: More than three dozen engineering and science students and their
instructors were introduced to amateur radio and all its elements during a
workshop held April 5th and 6th in Gujarat, India. Rajesh Vagadia VU2EXP,
regional coordinator of AMSAT-India, gave the presentation at PDEU, one of
the Indian state's top engineering schools.
In addition to gaining familiarity with various types of amateur radio
equipment and the modes of communication, the students watched practical
demonstrations, including Slow Scan TV, PSK-31 and Morse Code and learned to
operate an HT. They also heard the stories behind many of the QSL cards on
display throughout the two-day programme. Some careful planning ahead
allowed the students to experience amateur radio contacts using the AO-91
Cubesat and had prearranged QSOs with Lucky, VU2LBW, and Kaustav VU2UUU.
Rajesh wrote that both four-hour days had a packed schedule and he hoped the
students had gained insights into amateur radio's popularity and
possibilities.
For Amateur Radio Newsline I'm Graham Kemp VK4BB.
(SOUTHGATE)
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NOMINATE NEXT 'YOUNG HAM OF THE YEAR'
DON/ANCHOR: We'd like to remind our listeners that 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 "AWARDS" tab. Nominations close May 31st -- and that's coming up
soon.
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WORLD OF DX
In the World of DX, be listening for Michael, DF8AN, operating as FM/DF8AN
and TO8N in Martinique, J97MN from Dominica and a yet to be issued call on
St Lucia. He is on the air until May 1st on the HF bands using mainly CW and
digital. QSL using his home call.
Between May 9th and 14th, listen for Ilya EX/R5AF and Igor EX/R4FCN in
Kyrgyzstan (KEER GUH STAN) on 40 through 10m. They will be using CW, FT8 and
possibly some SSB. QSL via LoTW, Club Log, eQSL, HAMLog.
Yuris VU3FZC, Deepak VU2CDP and Monoj VU2CPL will operate from the Andaman
islands as VU4W between May 3rd and 16th. Listen on the HF bands. For the
official VU4W website reference refer to the text version of this broadcast
at arnewsline.org. [PRINT ONLY: DO NOT READ: https://www.lral.lv/vu4w/ ]
John, W2GD, will operate from Aruba between May 24th and 31st from the P40W
QTH. He will be using the call P44W. Be listening for him using CW on all HF
bands as time permits. He will place special emphasis on the WARC bands. QSL
via LoTW and N2MM.
(DX-WORLD.NET)
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KICKER: TURNING 'CHILDREN'S DAY' INTO 'RADIO DAY'
DON/ANCHOR: We end this week with a story that answers a common question
these days: How do you get youngsters involved in radio? The answer is
simple enough: You get them on the air for some serious DXing. Here's Jim
Meachen ZL2BHF to tell us how it's being done.
JIM: Some people wait a lifetime for that special DX contact. But that
waiting period isn't part of the equation for youngsters in Japan. Students
in elementary, junior high and high school classes are at the top of the
list for contacts when the Japanese Antarctic Research Expedition station
8J1RL calls QRZ for Children's Day, a national holiday in Japan. The
contacts will take place for several hours on May 5th using 21 MHz SSB. This
is the 63rd Japanese Antarctic Research Expedition but for many of the
youngsters who'll soon be in the radio operators' log, it is going to be a
very big first.
The students in Japan will join the ranks of those who have gone before them
at schools in Alberta, Canada; Israel and the United States who, instead of
talking to the South Pole, have briefly mingled their voices with those in
space, through Amateur Radio on the International Space Station. Whether
young people talk to research scientists down below, or astronauts and
cosmonauts up above, the spirit of adventure so dear to youngsters' hearts
becomes even more accessible through the gateway of amateur radio.
In that respect, the Japanese holiday of Children's Day, which promotes the
health and happiness of young people, is celebrated anywhere in the world
whenever a youngster discovers the magic of radio.
For Amateur Radio Newsline I'm Jim Meachen ZL2BHF.
(SOUTHGATE, ARISS)
**
NEWSCAST CLOSE: With thanks to ARISS; ARRL; BBC; CQ Magazine; David Behar
K7DB; Dept. of Defense; FCC; Industrial Equipment News; Ohio Penn DX;
QRZ.com; the Radio Society of Great Britain; Southgate Amateur Radio News;
shortwaveradio.de; WAGM-TV; 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 Don Wilbanks AE5DW in Picayune, Mississippi saying
73. As always we thank you for listening.
Amateur Radio Newsline(tm) is Copyright 2022. All rights reserved.
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