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Amateur Radio Newsline Report 2335 for Friday July 29, 2022
Amateur Radio Newsline Report Number 2335 with a release date of Friday July
29, 2022 to follow in 5-4-3-2-1.
The following is a QST. Russia announces its withdrawal from the ISS.
Proposed new requirements in Brazil stir controversy -- and in the UK
there'll be a new fast track to a full license. All this and more as Amateur
Radio Newsline Report Number 2335 comes your way right now.
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BILLBOARD CART
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RUSSIA TO WITHDRAW FROM ISS FLIGHTS
STEPHEN/ANCHOR: Our top story this week takes us to the International Space
Station. We hear from Paul Braun WD9GCO.
PAUL: The Russian space agency, Roscosmos, had announced that the nation's
cosmonauts will no longer participate on any ISS flights after 2024. News of
a possible broken partnership had observers questioning how the operation of
the ISS would continue without Russia's participation. NASA officials said,
however, that despite the July 26th announcement, the US space agency had
not yet received any formal declaration of intent from Russia.
Cosmonauts have joined astronauts from many other nations as part of the
team in orbit conducting important research and making contacts through
Amateur Radio on the International Space Station. The ISS was intended to
stay operational until 2030. Roscosmos' new director-general, Yuri Borisov,
said that Russia hopes to focus now on establishing an orbiting station of
its own.
For Amateur Radio Newsline, I'm Paul Braun WD9GCO.
(ASSOCIATED PRESS, REUTERS, SPACENEWS)
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BRAZIL REGULATOR PROPOSES MANDATORY LOTW FOR UPGRADES
STEPHEN/ANCHOR: There's controversy in Brazil over proposed amateur
regulations that include mandatory use of Logbook of the World for upgrades.
That report comes to us from Jeremy Boot G4NJH.
JEREMY: In a move being opposed by Brazil's national amateur radio society,
use of the ARRL's Logbook of the World would become mandatory for any radio
amateurs in that country who are seeking licence upgrades, according to an
online report. Brazil's national amateur radio society, Liga de Amadores
Brasileiros de Rßdio Emissão, announced that the national regulator ANATEL
proposes that hams wishing to advance to a Class A or Class B licence from a
Class C, would be required to confirm QSOs by using LoTW. This proposal is
designed as one component in an alternative being considered to replace the
CW test. It is being called the experience test and it mandates that LoTW be
used to document contacts that prove the upgrade applicant has sufficient
experience to warrant the change in licence class. Separately, applicants
would also have to fulfill the experience requirement by showing
participation in courses and radio-related activities.
The proposed use of the free online QSO authentication service has drawn
some controversy: In an online statement, LABRE claims its use would
constitute outsourcing to a foreign entity because the service is provided
by the American Radio Relay League. LABRE also believes this proposed
mandate puts applicants at a disadvantage if they do not engage in
contesting or DXing.
ANATEL has been seeking written comments and plans to schedule a public
hearing on the proposal.
For Amateur Radio Newsline I'm Jeremy Boot G4NJH.
(LABRE, SOUTHGATE)
**
OBSERVATORY'S RADIO CURRICULUM FOR MINORITIES GETS ARDC GRANT
STEPHEN/ANCHOR: The National Radio Astronomy Observatory, part of the US
National Science Foundation, is launching a program in January that is
designed to provide amateur radio training and education on the
electromagnetic spectrum to members of the LGBTQIA, Black, indigenous and
people of color communities.
The two-year program, known as Exploring the Electromagnetic Spectrum, has
received a grant of ABFSL2HM$15,123 from Amateur Radio Digital Communications to
support its mission to serve minority students who are underrepresented in
the sciences. Students will be introduced to radio technology and will work
toward their technician and general class amateur radio licenses.
The observatory's director Tony Beasley released a statement saying: [quote]
"Amateur radio continues to be incredibly important to the nation and global
communications, and NRAO is excited to be working with ARDC to bring a new
generation and diverse communities to the field.ö [endquote]
(ARDC)
**
SILENT KEY: BEN HENLEY KI4IGX, LEADER IN FLORIDA EMERGENCY WORK
STEPHEN/ANCHOR: A leader in emergency preparedness in the Florida amateur
radio community has become a Silent Key. With those details here's Jim
Damron N8TMW.
JIM: The amateur community in West Central Florida lost one of its regional
leaders recently. Ben Henley, KI4IGX, the former section emergency
coordinator for the ARRL, became a Silent Key on the 20th of July. At the
time of his death, Ben, who had congestive heart failure and ischemia, was
awaiting a heart transplant.
Though he made his living in the field of information technology, he was
deeply involved in his various emergency management roles that had amateur
radio at its core. Many of his initiatives stemmed from his work as
emergency management coordinator with Highlands County Emergency Management.
He is credited for helping grow a partnership between that office and
Highlands County ARES. He also helped build a bridge between three ARRL
Florida Section ARES programs and the state's EOC for emergency response.
Ben was 52 years old.
For Amateur Radio Newsline I'm Jim Damron N8TMW.
(ARRL)
**
APRS MAP SERVICE BECOMES MOTORIST RESOURCE IN NORWAY
STEPHEN/ANCHOR: There's a new option to help with navigating roads in Norway
and it's being provided through amateur radio. Ed Durrant DD5LP brings us
that story.
ED: In Norway, motorists and others needing information about accidents,
construction projects and advisories on roads are now able to tap into a
resource provided through amateur radio: The APRS map service operated by
the Norwegian Radio Relay League. According to a report from the league, the
amateur radio map service has integrated the data from the Norwegian Public
Roads Administration into the APRS system. The messages are categorized
according to levels of urgency: low, high and highest. League members are
able to get a user account enabling them to do limited editing of map layers
in the system.
For Amateur Radio Newsline I'm Ed Durrant DD5LP.
(NRRL)
**
UK MAKES FAST TRACK TO FULL LICENSE AVAILABLE
STEPHEN/ANCHOR: There's a quicker way for hams in the UK to progress to the
top-tier license. Jeremy Boot G4NJH explains.
JEREMY: The wait is over: Amateur licence candidates in the UK wishing to
qualify immediately for a Full licence will be able to take the faster track
starting on the 1st January. This major change, which is being called
direct-to-full, has long been favoured within the amateur community,
according to surveys by the RSGB and Essex Ham.
The 75-question exam, which is in two parts, takes about 2 and a half hours
to complete. It will be available online but it is not yet clear whether
candidates may also sit for the test at a registered exam centre. The test
does not contain any practical assessments.
To clarify the process for candidates, Essex Ham has produced a video by
Pete MØPSX explaining that the exam is most suitable for individuals who
have a background in the RF field or some expertise in electronics and don’t
need the incremental steps through the two lower licence tiers. The syllabus
for the direct-to-full is the same as for the traditional licence path.
Anyone may take the exam, including holders of Foundation and Intermediate
licences.
The cost of the direct-to-full exam has not yet been announced. To view the
Essex Ham video, find the link in the text version of this week's newscast
at arnewsline.org
[FOR PRINT ONLY: https://www.essexham.co.uk/rsgb-launches-direct-to-
full.html ]
For Amateur Radio Newsline, I'm Jeremy Boot G4NJH.
(ESSEX HAM, RSGB)
**
BENDIGO CLUB ADDS FOCUS GROUP FOR FIELD WORK, EMERGENCY RESPONSE
STEPHEN/ANCHOR: In Australia, one club has added a focus group specializing
on emergency response and field work. Jason Daniels VK2LAW has that report.
JASON: The Bendigo Amateur Radio and Electronics Club is preparing for the
launch of its special interest group that focuses on field operations and
regional emergency support. The group will begin its activities when members
meet on Friday, August 19th at the club hall in Bendigo, Victoria. According
to an email from club president Neil VK3ZVX, this is intended to be a group
that plans, prepares and trains for inevitable crises. The first meeting
will focus on "show and tell," allowing members to share the equipment they
have used in previous field operations such as Mills on the Air, SOTA or
parks activations. This includes any Go-Kits, portable camping gear, solar
panels and batteries.
Neil stressed that perfection is not required. In fact, he writes in his
email [quote] "Even if it is only a half-baked idea, a half-built project or
a pile of bits for one, bring it along and be prepared to explain it if need
be." [endquote] Neil said the point of the show-and-tell is to obtain the
widest range of ideas and inspiration.
For Amateur Radio Newsline I'm Jason Daniels VK2LAW.
(BAREC)
**
BREAK HERE: Time for you to identify your station. We are the Amateur Radio
Newsline, heard on bulletin stations around the world, including the WD8IIJ
repeater of the Steubenville-Weirton Amateur Radio Club on Fridays at 8 p.m.
local time in the hometown of the late great Dean Martin, Steubenville,
Ohio.
**
HAMS IN BELGIUM TAKE QSO PARTY TO THE AIR
STEPHEN/ANCHOR: In Belgium, a group of hams will be taking their next QSO
party to the air. Ed Durrant DD5LP tells us what they've got planned.
ED: When is a QSO party more than just a QSO party? When it gets an extra
lift from a hot air balloon operating on 2 metres, 2,500 feet above the
Belgian province of East Flanders. It's a club-wide project overseen by
Jurgen ON8VC, Niels ON3NSB and Bernard ON5MB, members of the radio club
Zottegem ON6ZT. The launch for the flight, which will last about an hour and
a half, is scheduled for August 10th at about 6 p.m. local time. It is of
course weather-dependent.
Jurgen said there will be two pilot ground stations. Erwin ON7XF and Theo
ON4CLF will handle logging for all stations worked. Dominique ON3DDH and
Chris ON6ME will be documenting the event in photos by following the balloon
by car. The QSL cards will feature many of the photos.
Jurgen told Newsline in an email that the club has a QSO party each month on
VHF, mostly with local stations operating on 145.550. The hams decided a few
months ago to try and incorporate a hot air balloon into the activity.
Stations are expected to spot their contacts on dxsummit.fi but amateurs
outside the region of this very local event can still follow the action on
APRS. Club manager Benard ON5MB will run an APRS tracker that can be
followed at APRS.fi.
Jurgen said this QSO Party is a kind of test flight: He said there are
already plans in the works to try this on HF in 2023.
For Amateur Radio Newsline, I'm Ed Durrant DD5LP.
(JURGEN ON8VC)
**
SPANISH MAGAZINE SPONSORS INTERNATIONAL YL EVENT
STEPHEN/ANCHOR: An amateur radio magazine published in Spain has announced a
YL Diploma contest that's g?oing to be a worldwide event. Neil Rapp WB9VPG
brings us up to date.
NEIL: Every month, a Spanish magazine known as Selvamar Noticias transmits
friendship, goodwill and radio education - not over the amateur bands but
through the pages of its free publication. Created by Manel EA3IAZ and Juan
José EA3IEW, it has devoted itself to environmental issues and to
celebrating the achievements of the youngest members of the amateur radio
community. The magazine also supports YLs deeply involved in the hobby. The
August edition of the magazine shines the spotlight on those YLs by devoting
one third of its articles to YLs and their accomplishments. The magazine is
also sponsoring a YL Diploma contest that runs from August 15th through to
the 21st. Citizens Band stations and SWLs are also able to participate.
Stations will also be using Echolink and the digital modes.
Manel and Juan José told Newsline in an email that the event is open to
operators in all countries. The diploma will be presented as a downloadable
PDF.
A link to additional details about the event can be found in the text
version of this week's newscast at arnewsline.org.
Although since starting publishing two years ago, the magazine has been
translated into several languages including an accessible version for the
disabled, the August edition will only be available in Spanish.
For Amateur Radio Newsline, I'm Neil Rapp WB9VPG.
"[FOR PRINT ONLY https://selvamar-noticias.jimdofree.com/diploma-yl/ ]"
to be
"[FOR PRINT ONLY https://selvamar-noticias.jimdofree.com Google
translated version: https://selvamar--noticias-jimdofree-
com.translate.goog/?_x_tr_sl=es&_x_tr_tl=en&_x_tr_hl=en-US&_x_tr_pto=wapp ]
**
PROGRAM OFFERS HANDS-ON LEARNING TO FOUNDATION LEVEL HAMS
STEPHEN/ANCHOR: One amateur club in the UK is providing hands-on learning to
newcomers now that those lessons are no longer required by the license exam.
Jeremy Boot G4NJH brings us the details.
JEREMY: Although the practical exam is no longer a requirement for a
Foundation licence in the UK, practical experience is still a vital part of
getting started on the air. Members of the Sutton and Cheam Radio Society in
Surrey are providing that to newcomers with a hands-on session on the 11th
of September in Surrey. New licence-holders will learn how to adjust an
aerial for various frequencies, make contacts on VHF and HF and learn how to
set up a station. They will also get a chance to hear - and learn more about
- Morse Code. Many of these demonstrations were once elements in the
formerly mandated practical exam.
The practical proficiency test requirement was removed so that online
testing could take place during the COVID-19 pandemic. Practicals for the
Intermediate exam were eliminated the previous year.
Those attending will be asked to pay a £10 fee which is to cover use of the
headquarters of the 7th Banstead Scouts.
For Amateur Radio Newsline, I'm Jeremy Boot G4NJH.
(SUTTON AND CHEAM RADIO SOCIETY)
**
WORLD OF DX
In the World of DX, be listening for Raji, CN8QR, using the special call
5E9QR from Marrakesh, Morocco from August 16th through to the 29th. Raji is
marking "Youth Day" and the 59th birthday of King Mohammed the Sixth. Be
listening on various HF bands. QSL via CN8WW.
Alan, VK1AO, will be on the air as 4W/VK1AO from Dili, Timor-Leste, until
August 4th. While visiting family, he and plans to activate IOTAs OC-148,
Timor Island, and OC-232, Atauro Island, and a number of Parks on the Air
locations. Be listening on various HF bands where he will be using CW, SSB,
JS8 and FT8. QSL via eQSL, ClubLog or LoTW.
Elvira, IV3FSG, will be active as 5R8LH from Madagascar, AF-013, between
August 1st and September 9th. Be listening on 80-10 meters where she will be
using SSB, RTTY and PSK31 in her spare time. QSL via IK2DUW, direct, by the
Bureau, ClubLog or LoTW.
Be listening for Bernhard, DL2GAC, on the air July 30th through September
15th as H44MS on Guadalcanal Island, OC-047, in the Solomon Islands.
Bernhard will be on 80-6 meters using SSB and possibly FT8. He will also be
active in the RSGB IOTA Contest on July 30th and 31st. QSL via DL2GAC,
direct, by the Bureau or via ClubLog.
**
KICKER: NO NEED TO DECODE A SON'S DEVOTION
STEPHEN/ANCHOR: We end this week's report with a story about an event that's
not just a special event station but a tribute to a father from his son.
Randy Sly W4XJ picks up the story from here.
RANDY: Herb Goodluck, N7HG, grew up knowing that his father had served with
the Marines during WWII, but that was all. Then, in 1968, when the mission
was declassified, he and his family first learned that John V. Goodluck was
one of the famous Navajo Code Talkers, who used their native language to
craft a messaging system that defied decryption by the enemy. Herb gradually
heard more and more stories of his father’s efforts in the war's Pacific
theater, enlarging his appreciation for their risks and contribution to
winning the war.
When his father died in 2000, Herb, who had earned his amateur radio license
in 1996, wanted to do something special to honor him and preserve the legacy
of all who had been a part of the Code Talkers. “I was so proud of my
father,ö he told Amateur Radio Newsline, “and wanted to give him - and all
of them - something in return.ö So, in 2004, he reserved N7C as the callsign
for the first annual Special Event to take place around August 14, which is
Navajo Code Talkers Day.
Eighteen years later, this devoted son still honors the legacy of his father
and his fellow Code Talkers. This year's special event will run from August
10 through the 14th. You can contact the station using phone, CW and FT-8 on
40, 20 and 17 meters. Additional information can be found in
the QRZ.com listing for N7C.
For Amateur Radio Newsline, I’m Randy Sly, W4XJ.
**
NEWSCAST CLOSE: With thanks to the ARRL; Associated Press; BAREC; CQ
Magazine; David Behar K7DB; Essex Ham; Jurgen ON8VC; LABRE; NRRL; Ohio Penn
DX; QRZ.com; Radio Society of Great Britain; Reuters; Southgate Amateur
Radio News; shortwaveradio.de; SpaceNews; and you our listeners, that's all
from the Amateur Radio Newsline. 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 Stephen Kinford N8WB in Wadsworth Ohio saying 73.
As always we thank you for listening.
Amateur Radio Newsline(tm) is Copyright 2022. All rights reserved.
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