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Amateur Radio Newsline Report 2325 for Friday May 20th, 2022
Amateur Radio Newsline Report Number 2325 with a release date of Friday May
20th, 2022 to follow in 5-4-3-2-1.
The following is a QST. The US military expands its use of HF. Get ready for
a hurricane readiness test -- and a new challenge for entry level hams in
the UK. All this and more as Amateur Radio Newsline Report Number 2325 comes
your way right now.
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BILLBOARD CART
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US MILITARY EXPLORES WIDER USE OF HF IN INDO-PACIFIC
SKEETER/ANCHOR: Our top story this week puts HF radio in the spotlight with
some new recognition for its increased importance in national defense. In
the United States, the military is exploring ways to expand its use of the
HF bands in one region of the world. Kevin Trotman N5PRE has that report.
KEVIN: HF radio is making a comeback for the United States military, which
has been struggling with reliable means of over-the-horizon communication in
the Indo-Pacific. That massive region's communications needs are served
largely by undersea fiber cables and satellites, both of which are deemed
vulnerable to both deliberate and accidental damage. The U.S. Defense
Information Systems Agency is eyeing HF as a reliable backup should an
interruption occur in either of the other two delivery modes.
Officials acknowledge that HF's slower data transmission rate and the
military's use of a smaller bandwidth would not make HF ideal for fulltime
connectivity but it is nonetheless a viable alternative when no other option
exists.
According to an article in Signal, a publication of the nonprofit AFCEA,
testing is already underway in the part of the Pacific that includes
Malaysia, Australia, Fiji and Singapore. The Indo-Pacific Command's relief
network has been testing HF out as part of its humanitarian assistance and
disaster relief work, using a transmitter in Oahu.
Meanwhile, a combat communications squadron of the United States Air Force,
based in Guam, is working with the single sideband shortwave transmitters of
the Air Force High Frequency Global Communications System for voice
communications.
Elsewhere, modes used in the annual Pacific Endeavor interoperability
exercise are being widened to include newer HF technologies for basic data
communications. One official told the Signal website that these actions are
being taken to expand the mode's reliability.
Beyond compensating for satellite and fiber optic vulnerability, officials
say they also look forward to the next generation of HF technology which
will allow higher speeds and wideband transmission, making full-motion video
possible for surveillance, airborne intelligence and related activities from
the air.
For Amateur Radio Newsline I'm Kevin Trotman N5PRE.
(THE AFCEA SIGNAL)
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AMATEURS IN US PREP FOR HURRICANE READINESS TEST
SKEETER/ANCHOR: If you live in a hurricane-prone part of the United States -
or you are interested in being of assistance, this next report from Sel
Embee KB3TZD is for you.
SEL: The National Hurricane Center in Miami, Florida and the VoIP Hurricane
Net will be conducting a test on May 28th that is designed to let amateurs
everywhere evaluate their shack's storm-readiness. Propagation permitting,
the Hurricane Watch Net W-X-4-N-H-C will be on the air on 7-decimal-268 MHz
and 14-decimal-325 MHz from 1300 UTC to 2100 UTC. Postings on the spotting
networks will indicate if operators need to QSY. The VoIP Hurricane Net will
be active from 2000 UTC to 2100 UTC on I-R-L-P Node 9219 and EchoLink
Conference Node 7203.
Atlantic hurricane season begins on the United States' East Coast on June
1st and continues through November 30th. During the test, operators will
exchange signal reports, location information, and basic weather data.
W-X-4-N-H-C will also be on the air on VHF, UHF, 2- and 30-meter APRS, and
Winlink with the email address w x 4 n h c at winlink dot org
(wx4nhc@winlink.org) The subject line must contain stroke stroke W L Two K
("//WL2K"). Contacts will also be made on Florida's Statewide Amateur Radio
Network, the SARNet.
QSL cards will be available from Julio Ripoll, W-D-4-R.
For Amateur Radio Newsline, I'm Sel Embee, K-B-3-T-Zed-D.
(WX4NHC)
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SILENT KEY: PHILANTHROPIST, QUALCOMM FOUNDER FRANKLIN ANTONIO, N6NKF
SKEETER: The founder of chipmaker Qualcomm and a longtime AMSAT supporter
has become a Silent Key. We hear more about him from Andy Morrison K9AWM.
ANDY: Franklin Antonio, N6NKF, cofounded Qualcomm, a company whose chips
helped spur the success of wearable medical equipment, cellphones and other
tech devices. The lifelong engineer and amateur radio operator was also a
generous and enthusiastic supporter of AMSAT.
Franklin became a Silent Key recently and, according to several reports, his
death was unexpected. His passing was announced on May 13th by Qualcomm,
where he had been a leading force in their engineering departments. Qualcomm
did not release the date or cause of his death. A philanthropist, Franklin
recently gave a gift of ABFSL2HM$0-million to his alma mater, the University of
California San Diego. He also made a ABFSL2HM$-mllion donation to the Allen
Telescope Array for a new broadband antenna feed for its work for the SETI
Institute, which studies deep space for life beyond Earth. Franklin wrote
AMSAT's popular Instant Track orbital software.
He was 69 years old.
For Amateur Radio Newsline I'm Andy Morrison K9AWM.
(AMSAT, UC SAN DIEGO, SAN DIEGO UNION-TRIBUNE)
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RSGB OFFERS NEW INCENTIVES FOR FOUNDATION LICENSE HOLDERS
SKEETER/ANCHOR: New hams in the UK have a whole array of new reasons to get
involved, get on the air and get even more enjoyment out of amateur radio. A
series of award certificates will be issued to help them mark each
achievement they make in their new journey. Jeremy Boot G4NJH explains how
it works.
JEREMY: Foundation licence holders in the UK can earn certificates that
encourage them to move forward in their on-air activities and progress
toward Intermediate and Full licence level. The Radio Society of Great
Britain is calling the incentive program "Brickworks," because its goal is
to build on the Foundation. Its national release two years ago was slowed by
the pandemic and subsequent lockdown so the Society is breathing new life
into it by actively encouraging clubs and individuals to sign up. With the
assistance of local clubs, newcomers can mark their achievements by
attending club meetings, writing software, undertaking construction
projects, logging QSOs and getting involved in contests. Yes, even making a
cup of tea for the next club meeting counts toward points. Certificates are
available at the silver, gold, platinum and diamond level.
If you're interested in joining the programme, contact your nearest
Brickworks club. There is a searchable map that serves as a Brickworks Club
Finder, showing locations throughout the UK.
Clubs are also being encouraged to contact the RSGB to register and become
accredited for the Brickworks programme. Previously registered clubs do not
need to re-register.
Find the map and other details at rsgb dot org stroke brickworks
(rsgb.org/brickworks)
For Amateur Radio Newsline I'm Jeremy Boot G4NJH.
(RSGB, ESSEX HAM)
**
NORTH CAROLINA AMATEURS TAKE ON MARATHON CHALLENGE
SKEETER/ANCHOR: There's more than one way to run a marathon, and as hams in
North Carolina found out recently, some of the biggest winners in the race
cross the finish line with their radios. George Zafiropoulos KJ6VU, brings
us that report.
GEORGE: Spectators watching the New River Marathon on Saturday, May 14th
applauded the winners as they crossed the finish line but some of the
biggest honors went to the Ashe County Amateur Radio Club. Operating at the
North Carolina race for the first time, club members provided realtime
status of the racers and kept a close watch on competitors in distress. Paul
Raiche (pronounced RAYSH), N1XI (N One Ex Eye), club president, said 11
amateurs covered nine support stops, operated two roving vehicles along the
race routes and maintained a base station at the finish line. Operators used
mobile radios on 2 meters simplex, with at least 50 watts of power. The base
station had a vertical antenna raised 20 feet high.
Because this was the first time the club was responsible for coverage of the
race, everything had to be just right. Paul said that even when something
went wrong -- and one runner could not finish the course -- the hams were
able to get to her within minutes after being notified that she needed help.
Paul said the race director, Ken Sevensky, told him afterward he heard
[quote] "nothing but great things from both runners and volunteers about the
job our club did." [end quote] For this group of enthusiastic first-time
marathon supporters, it was good to be in the running even without lacing up
those sneakers. Paul told Newsline: [quote] "We are hopeful that we will be
invited back next year and our goal then will be to do an even better job
than we did this year." [endquote]
For Amateur Radio Newsline, I'm George Zafiropoulos, KJ6VU.
(ASHE POST AND TIMES, PAUL RAICHE, N1XI)
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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 K5DUR repeater in
Rowlett Texas on Sundays at 7 p.m. local time.
**
NOMINATION DEADLINE NEARS FOR YOUNG HAM OF THE YEAR AWARD
SKEETER/ANCHOR: The nomination deadline is closer than you think for the
Amateur Radio Newsline Bill Pasternak Memorial Young Ham of the Year Award.
This honor is given to a young radio operator with the kind of skill and
dedication so valued by Newsline's late cofounder Bill Pasternak WA6ITF.
Perhaps one of these youngsters 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 - and that is coming up
fast.
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SCOUTS OFFER HAMVENTION LANYARDS AND TICKET LAMINATION
SKEETER/ANCHOR: Are you headed to Hamvention? If you're looking for an
inexpensive but extremely handy Hamvention souvenir, the Boy Scouts Venture
Crew 73 has just what you need and Don Wilbanks AE5DW has what you need to
know.
DON: Once again, the best Hamvention souvenir is one of the least expensive
and most useful. It's the 2022 Hamvention lanyard available from the Boy
Scouts Venture Crew 73, led by George Ewing, WD8NHI. As you get ready to
pass inside the main gate at the Greene County Fairgrounds look for the
Venture Crew tent. Go inside and for just you can get your Hamvention
2022 lanyard and have your Hamvention ticket laminated to hang around your
neck. No more fumbling for your ticket at the entrance to the tents and
buildings, your ticket is right there and visible for security to see. Best
of all, you can't lose your ticket! While you're at it go ahead get the
full color Hamvention 2022 patch from the Scouts, also . This patch
features a loop so you can hang it securely from, you guessed it, your
lanyard! If you're in too much of a hurry to get inside the gate you can
pass by booth 4011 in the building with the prize drum and get your lanyard
and patch there. It also makes a great gift for your ham friends who
couldn't make it to Hamvention this year and as gifts for the next club
meeting or prizes for the next hamfest. Support Venture Crew 73 and get one
of the most useful and least expensive items at Hamvention. That's a win
all the way around.
For Amateur Radio Newsline I'm Don Wilbanks AE5DW.
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HAM RADIO JOINS SWISS 'ADVENTURE EXPERIENCE'
SKEETER: TunBasel (Tunn Bah-Zull), an interactive adventure experience for
young people in Switzerland, is encouraging children to engage in playful
experiments with everything from soap to digital avatars to amateur radio.
Youngsters from 7 to 13 years of age will combine recreation with learning
in this science-focused environment over the course of several days. On May
22nd, the Union of Swiss Shortwave Amateurs, or USKA, will be among the
presenters, which includes an array of noted universities. The hams will
demonstrate shortwave, UHF and VHF communications and guide the children
through a kit-building exercise. The TunBasel website says the event is
designed to showcase and nurture young talent.
(SOUTHGATE)
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AUSTRALIAN REGULATOR MAKES FEE-CALCULATION TOOL AVAILABLE
SKEETER/ANCHOR: The sometimes confusing task of figuring out the correct fee
for an apparatus license in Australia could become a little less confusing
soon. Graham Kemp VK4BB explains.
GRAHAM: Hams in Australia have a new tool to help them calculate the
apparatus licence fee for their shacks. The Australian Communications and
Media Authority has made a fee calculator available to help find what the
AMCA is calling "the most cost-efficient licence option" for amateurs and
holders of other radio licences. The fees relate to the operation of a
radiofrequency transmitter or receiver.
The ACMA has said that the calculator will receive regular updates with
respect to pricing and other options. For a link to the calculator, see the
text version of this week's Newsline script at arnewsline.org
[FOR PRINT, DO NOT READ: http://www.openspec.com.au/fee-calculator ]
For Amateur Radio Newsline I'm Graham Kemp VK4BB.
(ACMA)
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AMERICAN LEGION POST GETS NEW HAM CLUB
SKEETER/ANCHOR: Congratulations to American Legion Post 289 in Clarksville,
Tennessee where members recently formed an amateur radio club, joining other
American Legion posts on the air. According to a story on the Clarksville
Now website, Larry Johnson K4JOH, a member of the post, was one of the key
people in getting the club established for the local military veterans'
group. One of its big activities planned for later this year is to host the
Boy Scouts' Jamboree on the Air in October with help from the Clarksville
Amateur Transmitting Society.
The American Legion's National Executive Committee approved amateur radio
activities at its posts in 2011.
(CLARKSVILLE NOW, QRZ)
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WORLD OF DX
In the World of DX, members of the Voice of Toyoake Amateur Radio Club,
JH2ZCW, are using the special callsign 8N2TY from Toyoake
City, Aichi, Honshu Island, AS-007, until November 30th. Operators are
commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Toyoake City. Be listening on 160m
to 1.2 GHz where they will be using various modes. QSL via LoTW, eQSL or
direct.
For signals from Cape Verde, listen for Pierre, HB9AMO, Philippe, HB9ARF,
and Marco, HB9CAT, using the callsign D4Z from Sao Vicente Island, AF-086,
during the CQWW WPX contest taking place on May 27th and 28th. QSL via LoTW.
The station may also be on the air before and after the contest.
Listen for Rafael, EA5XV, who hopes to be on the air from Panama as
EA5XV/HP1 between June 28th and September 12th. Listen for him on SSB. Send
QSLs to his home call.
Fabian, DF3XY, will be active as 3B8/DF3XY from Mauritius, AF-049, between
May 21st and June 2nd. Be listening on 40, 30 and 20 meters where Fabian
will be using mostly FT8. QSL via DF3XY, direct, by the Bureau or eQSL.
Fabian also welcomes cards from shortwave listeners.
Koh, JA1ADT, will be on the air as JD1AJD from Ogasawara, AS-031, between
June 24th and July 2nd. Listen on 20-6 meters where he will be using CW and
FT8. His operation will concentrate on 6m for Europe and North America. Send
QSLs to his home callsign.
(OHIO PENN DX)
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KICKER: CARRYING A MEMORIAL MESSAGE WITH FLAGS INSTEAD OF RADIOS
SKEETER/ANCHOR: There will be recognition and honor for the Highland Amateur
Radio Association when the ham world gathers at the Greene County
Fairgrounds in Xenia, Ohio on the weekend of May 20th to 22nd. The southern
Ohio club was named Hamvention Club of the Year. Just a week ago, however,
club members themselves were the ones bestowing highest honors. They did so
without formality or fanfare. Ralph Squillace KK6ITB has our final story.
RALPH: On Saturday, May 14th, carrying small American flags instead of
radios, a dozen or so Ohio amateurs planted each one at a burial plot for
more than a thousand military veterans at the city cemetery in Hillsboro,
Ohio. It was a quiet act by the Highland Amateur Radio Association, which
first stepped in three years ago when the local Scouts became unable to
continue the tradition. John Levo, W8KIW, the club's public information
officer, said many of the graves date back to the Revolutionary War. He said
that this year, a flag was also placed at one of the newer graves: Vietnam
veteran Floyd Colville, KD8SIK, a beloved club member who became a Silent
Key late last year, having succumbed to the effects of Agent Orange. John
said Floyd was one of those who worked side by side with the team,
installing those same flags during the previous two years. Placed just two
weeks shy of America's official observance of Memorial Day, the flags will
stay in place until the summer is through. So too will the message each one
carries — in this case, not in words transmitted over the air but delivered
instead from the heart.
From Amateur Radio Newsline, I'm Ralph Squillace KK6ITB.
(JOHN LEVO, W8KIW)
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NEWSCAST CLOSE: With thanks to the ARRL; the Ashe Post and Times; the
Australian Communications and Media Authority; Clarksville Now; CQ Magazine;
David Behar K7DB; DXWorld.net; John Levo, W8KIW; Ohio Penn DX; Paul Raiche,
N1XI; QRZ.com; the Radio Society of Great Britain; Southgate Amateur Radio
News; shortwaveradio.de; 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 Skeeter Nash N5ASH in Shelbyville Tennessee saying
73. As always we thank you for listening.
Amateur Radio Newsline(tm) is Copyright 2022. All rights reserved.
73 de Bill, PY2BIL
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