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Amateur Radio Newsline Report 2328 for Friday June 10th, 2022
Amateur Radio Newsline Report Number 2328 with a release date of Friday June
10th, 2022 to follow in 5-4-3-2-1.
The following is a QST. A big leap for parachute mobile. The BBC visits
Marconi's original test site -- and when is a QSL card more than that? All
this and more as Amateur Radio Newsline Report Number 2328 comes your way
right now.
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BILLBOARD CART
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HAM CHARGED WITH INTERFERENCE FACES RECORD FINE
JIM/ANCHOR: We begin this week with breaking news. An Idaho amateur radio
operator is facing a record fine of its kind from the Federal Communications
Commission for what the agency said was deliberate interference with
aircraft battling a 1,000-acre wildfire.
The agency's notice of apparent liability, issued June 8th, called the
proposed ABFSL2HM$4,000 fine the largest known for this charge of endangering
public safety. The "Johnson Fire" raged last year near Elk River on national
forest land where the US Forest Service and the Idaho Department of Lands
were trying to contain it.
According to Radio World Magazine, Jason Frawley, WA7CQ, told the FCC he was
attempting to help the firefighters. Th FCC's statement, however, claims
that the eight unauthorized transmissions were received on government
frequencies from someone who identified himself as "Comm Tech." The FCC said
Frawley holds eight microwave licenses, one business radio license and is
the owner of a company called Leader Communications.
According to the FCC, Frawley has said he was attempting to help by
providing additional details to guide firefighters. The FCC said that the
communication, however, still constituted interference and awaits Frawley's
response before taking further action.
(RADIO WORLD MAGAZINE)
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PARACHUTE MOBILE OPERATOR TAKES BIG LEAP FOR NEWCOMERS
JIM/ANCHOR: Now, here's an imaginative leap. Literally. It isn't always easy
for new ops to take that big leap into HF operations as a Technician class
operator in the US. Andy Morrison K9AWM tells us about one ham in Indiana
who took that leap with them.
ANDY: Carlos Felix, KD9OLN, has spent 12 years as a skydiver in Indiana and
three of those years as a skydiving ham on the air. He started jumping from
a plane holding an HT making 2m activations and progressed later to a small
mobile rig with more power. This year, however, Carlos landed - or rather he
leaped - into operating parachute mobile on 10m, specifically on 28.419MHz.
He said his first attempt last month didn't work out because of a damaged
feedline. Carlos more than made up for it on Friday, June 3rd, by jumping
twice from 13,000 feet, calling CQ parachute mobile. Among those answering
his call was someone taking a big leap of their own while keeping both feet
on the ground: a Technician class operator making a first-time contact on
HF. Carlos said that's the whole point. He chose the 10m band to give
Technicians a taste of HF and encourage them to go forward to the next
level. Many of his other HF jumps have used frequencies on 20m where
Technicians have no privileges.
He said he couldn't do it without the support of the TOADS and Ham Radio
Clubhouse Discord groups, who help coordinate and hold the frequency for
him. It also helps that Carlos is a skydiving instructor and is qualified
to teach tandem and accelerated free-fall. Mainly, though, he is just a ham
taking a leap of faith so that others will too.
For Amateur Radio Newsline, I'm Andy Morrison K9AWM.
(CARLOS FELIX, KD9OLN)
JIM/ANCHOR: Carlos later told Newsline he logged a total of nine QSOs during
the June 3rd jump. The farthest distance was in southeast Georgia, a contact
with KN4MMA. Well done!
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BBC HIGHLIGHTS PORTABLE OPERATION WHERE MARCONI TEST OCCURRED
JIM/ANCHOR: Television viewers in the UK got a chance to experience the
portable side of amateur radio thanks to a BBC program visiting the island
where Marconi's first test occurred over water. Jeremy Boot G4NJH has those
details.
JEREMY: On Flat Holm, an island in the UK's Bristol Channel, a BBC camera
team found an amateur radio operator busy with an afternoon of contacts. The
choice of location is not insignificant: The island is the first site where
Marconi conducted tests of wireless communication over bodies of water.
Significant too was that the presenters of the popular BBC One TV show
"Countryfile," covering Island life, should show a particular interest. The
cameras watched as Ben Lloyd GW4BML made contact with other Summits on the
Air operators activating hills elsewhere in England, Scotland and Wales.
Ben's contacts, however, may have had a wider reach than just across the
amateur bands.
This was a proud moment for SOTA to be in mainstream media: Ham radio held
the spotlight in a popular national TV programme broadcast on Sunday 5th
June, the episode is available for on-demand viewing for the next 11 months
on the BBC's iPlayer website.
Unfortunately, while Mr. Marconi's later tests succeeded in crossing the
ocean, this programme cannot. Programmes on the BBC iPlayer are only capable
of being seen by viewers in the UK.
For Amateur Radio Newsline I'm Jeremy Boot G4NJH.
(ESSEX HAM, ARN CORRESPONDENT)
**
PROGRAM RELEASED FOR HAM RADIO FRIEDRICHSHAFEN
JIM/ANCHOR: As memories of Hamvention are being discussed on the bands, the
next international radio ham-fest is approaching quickly and "Ham Radio" in
Friedrichshafen (Pron: Freed-Ricks-Ha-Fen) is ready to open from June 24th
to the 26th. Our own ARNewsline correspondent in Germany will be attending
and let's hand it over to him. Ed DD5LP... describe what is in the just-
released program.
ED: Ham Radio Friedrichshafen returns after two years away and takes a
similar theme to Hamvention - a "Reunion with Friends." The program shows
that all of the attractions that are looked forward to by attendees to this
largest amateur radio event in Europe are there again. The manufactures and
dealers large and small, the mystery of what you might find at the flea
market and presentations on ham radio topics old and new. You can even sit
your radio exam, whether German or US, or go and sit with the national
regulators staff who are always willing to explain regulations and
processes.
On the weather, it looks like three sunny 30-degree Centigrade days will
come along as usual however even if it rains it doesn't matter as everything
is indoors using just a few of the many Zeppelin sized halls in this premier
commercial expo centre. But, if you want to go outside, why not take part in
the Fox-oring (ARDF) contest or indeed the arrival and departure radio
contests. For me I may just relax in the beer garden with good food and a
beer or non-alcoholic drink after going around the halls.
Too late to get everything arranged to come to Germany in two weeks time? -
well put next years dates in your calendar and plan to make that special
radio trip in 2023 and be in Friedrichshafen for Ham Radio between June 23rd
and 25th of next year!
For full details of this important event check the website at the address
given in this weeks script at arnewsline (dot) org.
[FOR PRINT, DO NOT READ https://www.hamradio-friedrichshafen.com/ ]
73 and hope to see some of you at Friendrichshafen in a couple of weeks,
this has been Ed DD5LP for Amateur Radio Newsline.
**
VANCOUVER HAM WINS TOP AWARD FOR CANADIAN AMATEURS
JIM/ANCHOR: Congratulations to the radio amateur from Vancouver, British
Columbia, who was chosen by Radio Amateurs of Canada to receive the 2021
Amateur of the Year Award. Sel Embee KB3TZD tells us about him.
SEL: Consistent hard work, contributions and selfless efforts have won top
honors for Hiroshi Takahashi, V-A-7-L-E-T, who has become the R-A-C's
Amateur of the Year for 2021. According to R-A-C's website, Hiroshi has been
consistently active with the Vancouver Emergency Community
Telecommunications Organization, or VECTOR, an emergency-preparedness
program that supports the city's Emergency Management Agency. Over the
years, he has coordinated its Basic amateur certification course, its civic
service operations, and its annual exercises. From 2014 to 2019 he served as
VECTOR's vice president. Hiroshi has also sponsored and operated V-E-7-R-V-
U, a local repeater on 440 MHz and assists with V-E-7-R-V-Zed, a local 2m
repeater.
The R-A-C also cited achievements that included Hiroshi's role in founding
the Lower Mainland Radio Room Society, filling Vancouver's need for an
amateur radio club that nurtures new operators and educates the public about
ham radio.
The search is now on for the award recipient for 2022. Nomination deadline
is September 30th.
For Amateur Radio Newsline, I'm Sel Embee, K-B-3-T-Zed-D.
RAC
**
BREAK HERE: Time for you to identify your station. We are the Amateur Radio
Newsline, heard on bulletin stations around the world including the K7EFZ
repeater on Tuesday nights at 9 local time in Idaho Falls, Idaho.
**
TEXAS EMERGENCY RESPONSE GROUP GETS GRANT FOR EQUIPMENT UPGRADES
JIM/ANCHOR: A welcome infusion of grant money is going to make all the
difference in the world for one Texas group of amateurs involved in
emergency response. Skeeter Nash N5ASH tells us about their plans.
SKEETER: New radios, antennas and related communication equipment are in the
future for a Texas emergency response team with the help of 01,349 in
Community Development Partnership funds. The hams who volunteer with the Lee
County Amateur Radio Emergency Services have operated since 2019, serving as
backup communications for the county during disasters. The amateur radio
group will add ABFSL2HM$,500 of its own funds, with the goal of expanding the size
of the area it serves and enhancing its operating resiliency.
According to a report on the KWHI News website, the grant was among 36
provided through the partnership funds, which are designed to help such
nonprofit service organizations as fire departments and emergency
responders. The grant is courtesy of the Lower Colorado River Authority and
Bluebonnet Electric Cooperative.
For Amateur Radio Newsline I'm Skeeter Nash N5ASH..
(KWHI NEWS)
**
JAMSAT PREPARES FOR VIRTUAL CONFERENCE THIS MONTH
JIM/ANCHOR: An AMSAT conference will be held this month in Japan, but it's
being held virtually. Of course, you are all invited. Graham Kemp VK4BB
tells us how to attend.
GRAHAM: Anyone who wants to attend the annual symposium of JAMSAT, the AMSAT
organisation of Japan, is welcome to attend simply by logging onto Zoom. A
full programme of speakers is planned, along with a social gathering and a
virtual banquet, which will make for a busy day on June 25th. JAMSAT's
station, JS1YAQ, is scheduled to be on the air while the symposium is in
session.
To participate, send an email to ja3nas at gmail dot com (ja3nas@gmail.com)
and include your name, call sign and the best email address to reach you at.
You can find a link to the symposium programme in the text version of this
week's Newsline script at arnewsline.org
[FOR PRINT ONLY, DO NOT READ: jamsat.or.jp ]
For Amateur Radio Newsline, I'm Graham Kemp VK4BB.
(JAMSAT)
**
100 WATTS AND A WIRE 'TUNE UP' WEEKEND ARRIVES
JIM/ANCHOR: What ham doesn't want a good excuse to get on the air —maybe
even OUT in the open air? What ham doesn't want to show there is a purpose
for firing up that rig? For three days — Friday, June 10th, Saturday June
11th and Sunday June 12th — you will have that opportunity. It's the 100
Watts and a Wire Tune Up. Organized by the popular podcast, the outdoor
operating event will begin at 00:00 UTC Friday and wrap up on Sunday at
23:59 UTC. The exchange will be your call sign, your 100 Watts and a Wire ID
if you have one, the state you reside in and a true signal report. If you're
operating CW, be sure to send "C-Q T-U" so others will recognize you.
(100 WATTS AND A WIRE)
**
OHIO NET INVITES THE WORLD TO CHECK IN
JIM/ANCHOR: A new net has been launched to accommodate night owls here in
the United States and others around the world at whatever time of day it
happens to be. Stephen Kinford N8WB has those details.
STEPHEN: The Silvercreek Amateur Radio Association in Ohio has issued an
invitation to hams around the world, inviting them to check into the group's
new Beacon Net. The net launched on Sunday, June 5th at 10 p.m. local time,
and is held each week on Sundays and Wednesdays at that hour and Fridays at
9:30 p.m. local time.
Although the net can be heard on the local W8WKY repeater, check-ins also
take place on the club's Allstar Hub node number 48496 and their Echolink
W8WKY-R channel. The net plans to add more repeaters and Allstar hubs later.
HF operators get a chance at their own version of The Beacon Net on Fridays,
starting at 9:30 p.m. local time. The frequency is 3.834 MHz, plus or minus,
depending on conditions.
For Amateur Radio and the Silvercreek Amateur Radio Association, I'm Stephen
Kinford N8WB.
(SILVERCREEK AMATEUR RADIO ASSOCIATION)
**
GERMAN RADIO CONFERENCE SEEKS PRESENTERS, PAPERS
JIM/ANCHOR: Following two years of gathering virtually, organizers of a
conference in Weinheim, Germany are preparing for an in-person event. Ed
Durrant DD5LP brings us that story.
ED: Organisers of the Weinheim VHF Conference are looking for assistance
from hams worldwide as they put together their next event to be held in
September. This in-person event follows two years of virtual conferences in
response to the pandemic.
Presenters are needed on a variety of topics, not just related to VHF, in
keeping with the the event's broad focus on amateur radio computer
applications, SDR, HamNet, digital processes and microcontrollers. The
conference has been held since 1956, attracting amateurs throughout Europe
to share ideas and skills.
Interested presenters are asked to send a 300-word abstract no later than
July 19th. Scripts for the lectures will be due no later than August 9th.
The conference is being held from September 9th to the 11th at the Dietrich
Bonhoeffer School in Weinheim, Germany.
See the text version of this week's newscast for the full email address
where conference submissions may be sent.
[FOR PRINT ONLY: referate@ukw-tagung.org ]
For Amateur Radio Newsline I'm Ed Durrant DD5LP.
(WEINHEIM VHF CONFERENCE)
**
WORLD OF DX
In the world of DX, listen for Makoto, Jay Eye 5 R P T (JI5RPT) on the air
from Ogasawara as JD1BLY from June 11th to the 14th. He will be on 40m to 6m
using CW, SSB and the Digital modes. QSL to his home call.
Be listening for Z21RU, the Russian DXpedition Team, on the air from
Zimbabwe from June 17th through to the 29th. The operators will be on all HF
bands as well as 50 MHz and will be using the QO-100 satellite. See QRZ.com
for a link to the team's website for additional details.
Special event station 4JF1EU (Four-Jay-Eff-One-Eee-You) is active in
Azerbaijan until the 15th of June. The operator is Alexander Frolov 4J3DJ,
who is on the air to mark the Formula 1 Grand Prix of Azerbaijan in Baku.
That race is taking place from June 10th to the 12th. QSL to Alexander's
home call 4J3DJ.
(DX-WORLD.NET)
**
KICKER: A MESSAGE OF GRATITUDE WAS IN THE CARDS
JIM/ANCHOR: When is a QSL card not just a QSL card? When it's a thank you
card for something so basic and so right that it is at the very heart of our
hobby. Mike Askins KE5CXP has our final story for this week.
MIKE: Licensed since 1972, Dayton Martin, WB4JWD, has been around the bands
long enough to have a collection of stories, memorable contacts and QSL
cards, especially for all his CW contacts. One of the most recent envelopes
to arrive in his mailbox in Alabama, however, was filled with promise too:
He shared the story recently in a Facebook post, writing [quote] "It came
from an old ham who was licensed in 1957 but had been a 'CW listener' while
in Vietnam...I gathered that he had once had a big station. He spoke of big
towers in the past. What he was thanking me for was patiently trying to pull
out his weak signal on 30 meters." [endquote] At 81, Dayton said his hearing
isn't what it once was and the ham, a military veteran he identified as John
K3BSY, was operating barefoot near Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, with an
Elecraft K3 and a mobile whip. Dayton and his cootie key got the job done
and both men logged their contact. Dayton told Newsline: "John complimented
me on my skills on copying him...He did say some would shun him because of
his weak signal." Perhaps some, but not Dayton. Realizing that working
everyone is the privilege and the spirit of being a ham, he'll be sending a
QSL card in return and keeping John's as a reminder [quote] "to not shun the
weak signals, nor even the ones whose code is not the best because you just
never know!" [endquote] Oh, and he'll also be listening again on 30m for
his fellow CW enthusiast. Listening carefully.
For Amateur Radio Newsline I'm Mike Askins KE5CXP.
**
NEWSCAST CLOSE: With thanks to the ARRL; Carlos Felix, KD9OLN; CQ Magazine;
David Behar K7DB; Dayton Martin, WB4JWD; Essex Ham; JAMSAT; DX-World.net;
KWHI NEWS; Ohio Penn DX; QRZ.com; Radio Amateurs of Canada; the Radio
Society of Great Britain; Silvercreek Amateur Radio Association; Southgate
Amateur Radio News; shortwaveradio.de; the Weinheim VHF Conference; the
Wireless Institute of Australia; 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 Jim Damron N8TMW in Charleston West Virginia 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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