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Amateur Radio Newsline Report 2324 for Friday May 13th, 2022
Amateur Radio Newsline Report Number 2324 with a release date of Friday May
13th, 2022 to follow in 5-4-3-2-1.
The following is a QST. Illegal use of amateur radio suspected in Japan.
Brazil gets pro-active on solar panel RFI -- and pioneering pilot Amelia
Earhart is honored on both sides of the Atlantic. All this and more as
Amateur Radio Newsline Report Number 2324 comes your way right now.
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REPORT: HAM RADIO USED ILLEGALLY ON TOUR BOAT THAT SANK
NEIL/ANCHOR: Our top story this week takes us to Japan where a report about
a fatal tour boat accident says the operator may have made use of amateur
radio illegally. Jim Meachen ZL2BHF takes up the story from here.
JIM: A Japanese tour boat that sank last month, killing 11 of the 26 people
on board, was making use of amateur radio illegally as one of its main
communications methods, according to a report in one of Japan's main daily
newspapers. Japan's Radio Act forbids the use of amateur radio for profit-
making purposes but according to a report on the Mainichi Shimbun news site,
the Yazu I tour boat relied often on ham radio to communicate with the
office, other tour operators and other ships.
The boat sank on April 23 off the Shiretoko Peninsula of Hokkaido in the
northern Japanese waters. The news account said that it was believed that
the captain of the boat was unable to get a signal on his mobile phone and
the onboard satellite phone was broken. The news report said that another
cellphone was used to summon help but did not identify who it belonged to.
The report did not say what kind of distress led to the boat's sinking, nor
did it say whether anyone also used amateur radio that day to summon help.
Anyone found guilty of violation of the Radio Act faces a possibility of as
much as one year in prison or a fine of 1 million yen, the equivalent of
,700 in US currency.
For Amateur Radio Newsline I'm Jim Meachen ZL2BHF.
(MAINICHI SHIMBUN, WASHINGTON POST)
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BRAZIL PASSES REGULATION LIMITING SOLAR PANEL RFI
NEIL/ANCHOR: Brazilian lawmakers have passed a tough new law limiting RF
interference from solar panels. Jeremy Boot G4NJH brings us the details.
JEREMY: Brazil took an important step in the containment of solar panel RFI
by adopting new regulations and requirements that took effect on the 2nd of
May. The ordinance governs the generation, conditioning and storing of
electricity in photovoltaic systems. The move by Brazil's National Institute
of Metrology and Quality was hailed by amateur radio operators, including
members of the Spectrum Management and Defense Group of The Liga de Amadores
Brasileiros de Rßdio Emissão or LABRE, the Brazilian national amateur group.
The Brazilian organisation provided guidance and feedback to the national
institute with the help of the electromagnetic compatibility coordinator of
the IARU and the ARRL.
A statement in English translation on the LABRE website praises the new
regulation which exceeds the language of its 2011 version by providing this
kind of RFI protection for the first time. In translation into English,
LABRE praised the measure, calling it [quote] "an effective advance in the
protection of radiocommunications in Brazil against interference generated
by photovoltaic systems." [endquote]
For Amateur Radio Newsline I'm Jeremy Boot G4NJH.
(SOUTHGATE, LABRE)
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SILENT KEY: AMATEUR NEWS WEEKLY CREATOR PHIL THOMAS, W8RMJ
NEIL/ANCHOR: Amateur Radio Newsline has lost a friend, a supporter and a
colleague: Phil Thomas W8RMJ has become a Silent Key. Jack Parker W8ISH
tells us about him.
JACK: Members of the Germantown Amateur Radio Society in Ohio learned of the
death of Phil Thomas W8RMJ in an email from the club's president, Phyllis
Moyer, KE8CPM. According to the note, Phil became a Silent Key on Thursday
night, May 5th. Phil was known more widely in the Ohio-Kentucky-Indiana area
as the creator of Amateur News Weekly, a regional news report bringing local
hams updates about amateur radio activities. Although he had put production
of the newscast on hold recently because of health issues, he had hoped to
restart the reports when his condition improved. Listeners to Amateur Radio
Newsline were also familiar with Phil's voice: He was an occasional
contributor to our weekly global newscast.
Phil was first licensed in 1980 and later took the callsign of his late
father, Clem. Phil and wife Rilda, N8LJB, were licensed at the same time.
Phil was a cofounder of the Germantown Amateur Radio Society and had been
active in the MidCars Amateur Radio Service. The MidCars website lists him
as one of the net's regular service control operators.
At the time of his death he had been looking forward to attending Hamvention
later this month. Phil was 70 years old.
For Amateur Radio Newsline I'm Jack Parker W8ISH.
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NEWSLINE'S GRAHAM KEMP AMONG WIA AWARDEES
NEIL/ANCHOR: The next story brings a moment of pride to Newsline as we share
that one of our own correspondents is among those receiving top honors in
Australia. That story comes to us from John Williams VK4JJW.
JOHN: Congratulations to Newsline's own Graham Kemp VK4BB for being awarded
a Presidents Commendation at the recent Wireless Institute of Australia
Annual General Meeting. Graham was honoured for his leadership with the news
service group and for his anchor duties. Graham joins a group of other
honorees, including Dale Hughes VK1DSH; and Peter Young, VK3MV, who were
also recipients of the Presidents Commendation. Bevan Daniel, VK5BD,
received the Ron Wilkinson Achievement Award for his production of the
National News Service videos; Andrew Chapman, VK4QF, received the Chris
Jones Award for his vital role in creating the crosslinked repeater network
known as the SE Queensland Wide Area Network. Ian Jackson, VK3BUF, was given
the Technical Excellence Award; Hayden Honeywood, VK7HH, received the
Michael Owen Medal; and Grant Willis, VK5GR, was given the GA Taylor Award
for various roles, including his involvement in the IARU on behalf of the
WIA. The eight awards were announced on the 7th of May.
For Amateur Radio Newsline I'm John Williams VK4JJW.
(WIA)
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NOMINATION DEADLINE NEARS FOR YOUNG HAM OF THE YEAR AWARD
NEIL/ANCHOR: Speaking of awards, we are halfway through the month of May and
the nomination deadline approaches for the Amateur Radio Newsline Bill
Pasternak Memorial Young Ham of the Year Award. 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 award recipient. 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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YOUTH ON THE AIR TO WELCOME VISITORS AT DAYTON HAMVENTION
NEIL/ANCHOR: If you're heading to Hamvention in the company of some younger
radio operators, this next story may be of interest to you. Stephen Kinford
N8WB has the details.
STEPHEN: Younger radio amateurs visiting Hamvention will find a busy agenda
at the Youth on the Air Booth in the Xenia Fairgrounds' Volta building.
Booth 4304 will be welcoming young visitors by hosting mini-forums on Friday
and Saturday in coordination with ARISS, HamSci, the Yasme Foundation and a
number of other groups. There will also be social hours for young amateurs
who stop by on Friday and Saturday at noon. These activities will take place
in a small meeting area just behind the main booth. For more details, visit
youthontheair dot org slash hamvention2022
(youthontheair.org/hamvention2022/
For Amateur Radio Newsline I'm Stephen Kinford N8WB.
(YOUTH ON THE AIR)
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GERMANY'S YOUTH MARK SCHOOL CLUB DAY
NEIL/ANCHOR: Meanwhile, in Germany, young students have already shown their
enthusiasm for making even more contacts as we hear in this report from Ed
Durrant DD5LP.
ED: Throughout Germany on Thursday, May the 5th, the amateur radio bands had
school club callsigns and educational callsigns with the prefix of DN on-
the-air for the 23rd annual European School Club Day. Students listened for
stations calling QRZ throughout Europe. Some QSOs were also arranged in
advance. The highlight for many students, including those in Berlin, was an
enviable DX: Successful contacts were made with DPØGVN, the German Antarctic
Research Station Neumeier III.
Florian Schmid, DL1FLO, who oversees education and youth work for the DARC,
declared the day's activities a success and said other such events will
follow.
For Amateur Radio Newsline I'm Ed Durrant DD5LP.
(THORSTEN SCHMIDT, DO1DAA)
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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 WM3PEN
repeater in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on Wednesdays at 8 p.m. local time.
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90TH ANNIVERSARY ACTIVATIONS REMEMBER AMELIA EARHART
NEIL/ANCHOR: Few things can touch history and relay its message better than
amateur radio, especially across an ocean. Two groups of hams on opposite
sides of the Atlantic plan to do just that, as we hear from Dave Parks
WB8ODF.
DAVE: Amelia Earhart, the American pioneering aviator, crossed the Atlantic
Ocean nonstop on May 20 and 21 in 1932, becoming the first female pilot to
do so. On the 90th anniversary of that achievement, some radio waves will
accomplish the same thing, coming from transmitters in Atchison, Kansas and
Londonderry, Northern Ireland. Hams in Londonderry will activate the
callsign GBØAEL between the 13th and 30th of May, celebrating the pioneering
pilot whose single-engine plane touched down on the very field where they
will be calling QRZ. Operators will be amateurs from the North West Group
Amateur Radio Club, MNØNWG.
Meanwhile in Kansas – Earhart's hometown – operators Steve, KCØVYS, and
Chuck, KBØTOT, will be on the air on May 20th and 21st at what is now the
Amelia Earhart Memorial Airport. Both stations will be offering
commemorative certificates for hams who make successful contacts. Steve
wrote on his QRZ page that the hams in Kansas will be using his callsign and
promoting the Irish activation too.
The "AEL" in GBØAEL stands or "Amelia Earhart Legacy." Hams in the North
West group have written [quote] "By making contact with GBØAEL, you will
also be making history." [endquote]
For Amateur Radio Newsline I'm Dave Parks WB8ODF.
(QRZ, SOUTHGATE)
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UK ORGANIZERS PREP FOR SUMMER 'VILLAGE OF GEEKS'
NEIL/ANCHOR: Organizers in the UK are preparing for a summer camping
festival they describe as [quote] "a temporary village of geeks, crafters
and technology enthusiasts." [endquote] Jeremy Boot G4NJH tells us what's
going to happen - and when.
JEREMY: More than 2,000 people are expected this summer at Electromagnetic
Field which will bring technology, scientific curiosity and a special event
amateur radio station to Eastnor Castle Deer Park in Herefordshire.
The volunteer-run, not-for-profit event is taking place between 2nd and 5th
June and will include an Amateur Radio Village GX1EMF and AMSAT-UK Village
GB4EMF. Campers will be able to arrive as early as the Thursday before in
order to set up and they needn't take down their camp until the Monday
following.
In addition to speakers and workshops on everyone's favourite tech topics,
there will also be music and other entertainments. The event is held every
two years although the 2020 field day was cancelled because of the COVID-19
pandemic.
Ticket prices and other information is available at the website emfcamp dot
org. That's emfcamp - one word - dot org.
Those attending only for the day are eligible for free admission.
For Amateur Radio Newsline I'm Jeremy Boot G4NJH.
(EMFCAMP.ORG)
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PARKS ON THE AIR ADDS 3 DX HUNTER CATEGORIES
NEIL/ANCHOR: The Parks on the Air awards scheme has added three new
categories for DX Hunters. Vance Martin N3VEM brings us that report.
VANCE: In Parks on the Air News, due to popular demand and a willing supply
of sponsors, we have added 3 new DX Hunter Categories to the summer plaque
event, to compliment the new DX Activator plaques. This brings the total
number of plaques available to win up to 17. To have a shot at winning of
these plaques, join the fun on July 16th and 17th. More details are
available from the “Plaque Eventö menu item at pota dot app. If you’re a ham
that happens to be into free and open source social media platforms as an
alternative to the offerings of the large corporate interests, we’re pleased
to share that Parks on the Air and several of its volunteers now have a
presence on the Fediverse. Look for us using the handle
@parksontheair@mastodon.radio
This is November Three Victor Echo Mike.
(POTA)
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WORLD OF DX
In the world of DX, be listening for Gerben, PG5M, active as HBØ/PG5M from
Liechtenstein until the 15th of May. Gerben is operating holiday style on
various HF bands using CW only. QSL via PG5M or ClubLog's OQRS. For
updates, follow the Twitter page of his home call.
Members of the Ecuador DX Club will operate special event station HD1E from
Quito on Monday, May 23rd and Tuesday, May 24th. The hams are celebrating
Ecuador's Bicentennial Independence Day, which is on May 24th. They will be
on all HF bands using all the usual modes. QSL via LoTW. A free
commemorative diploma will be available for all successful contacts.
Other hams in Ecuador who are members of the HCDX Group have been using the
callsign HD2ØØBP since May 1st from Quito (Special Event) and will continue
until the end of May. They are commemorating the 200th anniversary of the
Battle of Pichincha. Look for them on the HF bands using SSB and FT8/FT4.
QSL via EC5R.
Be listening for Reiner, DL2AAZ, using the callsign TO2AZ from Basseterre
Island, Guadeloupe, between May 27th and June 10th. Reiner will operate
holiday style on 40 to 10 meters, including 30, 17 and 12 meters. He will be
using CW and SSB. QSL to his home call.
(OHIO PENN DX)
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KICKER: A WORLD OF CONCERN FROM AN OCEAN AWAY
NEIL/ANCHOR: Our final story this week reminds listeners how small amateur
radio can make the world, especially in an emergency. Ed Durrant DD5LP
explains.
ED: There's a great distance between the American South and the Azores,
where Geir Tore Christiansen LA5ZO was with his sailboat in late April. The
Norwegian amateur heard a ship's urgent transmission on 12 MHz digital
selective on his DSC-equipped HF radio and quickly pinpointed its origin as
the United States. Suddenly the vastness of geography became irrelevant.
Geir has been a radio operator on merchant ships and oil rigs for much of
his life and, as he told Newsline, responding to a radio distress call is
simply something an operator does. Geir reached out to the United States
Coast Guard via satellite phone. Meanwhile in the U.S., the Coast Guard
received a call on VHF-FM channel 16 from the crew of that same ship off the
coast of New Orleans, Louisiana. A crew member had gone missing and was
reported overboard in the Gulf of Mexico.
According to a Coast Guard press release and a report on the nola.com
website, the Coast Guard sent out an urgent marine information broadcast and
several units of the service began a search in the waters. Geir said he
learned later that the man was successfully rescued. The Coast Guard could
not confirm those details to Newsline but a report on Southgate Amateur
Radio News said a heat-sensing camera located the man, who was wearing an
inflatable vest for flotation. A helicopter rescue pulled him out of the
water. No doubt the rescued man held fast to the lifeline as it was lowered
into the water for him. The other lifeline - radio - was one he perhaps
could not see but it was surely there as strong as ever.
For Amateur Radio Newsline I'm Ed Durrant DD5LP.
(NOLA.COM, GEIR TORE CHRISTIANSEN LA5ZO, US COAST GUARD, SOUTHGATE)
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NEWSCAST CLOSE: With thanks to the ARRL; Arpp, Root and Carter Funeral Home;
CQ Magazine; David Behar K7DB; Geir Tore Chrstiansen, LA5ZO; Mainichi
Shimbun; NOLA.COM; Ohio Penn DX; QRZ.com; the Radio Society of Great
Britain; Parks on the Air; Southgate Amateur Radio News; shortwaveradio.de;
Thorsten Schmidt, DO1DAA; US Coast Guard; Washington Post; 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.
Amateur Radio Newsline(tm) is Copyright 2022. All rights reserved.
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