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Amateur Radio Newsline Report 2347 for Friday October 21st, 2022
Amateur Radio Newsline Report Number 2347 with a release date of Friday
October 21st, 2022 to follow in 5-4-3-2-1.
The following is a QST. An emerging science and technology center gets a
major financial boost. A new book takes a deeper look at QSL cards -- and
some surprises for Halloween, as the holiday approaches. All this and more
as Amateur Radio Newsline Report Number 2347 comes your way right now.
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BILLBOARD CART
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BOOST FOR MAKING TESLA LAB A GLOBAL SCIENCE CENTER
JIM/ANCHOR: We begin this week's report with news that the former laboratory
of inventor Nikola Tesla has received major funding to further its
development into a major science and technology center. Kevin Trotman N5PRE
has that story.
KEVIN: Designed by the noted architect Stanford White at the turn of the
previous century and a welcoming place today for scientists, historians and
amater radio operators, the former laboratory of 20th century innovator
Nikola Tesla has been chosen to receive a 00,000 grant from the National
Parks Service and the National Endowment of the Arts. The funds will be used
to help pay for restoration of the Long Island, New York property and
transform it into a museum and educational science center honoring the
spirit of Tesla's groundbreaking work.
Known as Wardenclyffe Lab, it became the home to many of Tesla's discoveries
in radio and other aspects of technology. He had created the Long Island lab
as a kind of "radio city" with the goal of transmitting electricity and
information wirelessly. The site was especially well-known for a transmitter
tower that was 187 feet high above ground and reached 120 feet below ground
level. That tower is long since gone.
This is Tesla's only surviving laboratory and it is a landmark, having been
added to the US National Historic Register in 2018. Amateur radio has an
active interest in the property as well and the site recently hosted the
75th anniversary celebration and special event station of the Suffolk County
Radio Club.
I'm Kevin Trotman N5PRE.
(LONG ISLAND BUSINESS.COM)
**
BOOK SHOWCASES QSL CARDS' DESIGN AND TYPOGRAPHY
JIM/ANCHOR: If you enjoy sending and receiving QSL cards, you're not alone.
This next story from Jack Parker W8ISH, celebrates the art of those still-
popular cards.
JACK: The legacy of Charles Hellman, W2RP, continues. At the time Charlie
became a Silent Key in 2017, the 106-year-old New York amateur was
considered the oldest amateur in the US and likely the longest licensed.
Active almost right up to the year he died, Charlie amassed a collection of
QSL cards that, so many years later, is now carrying a different message to
the world, one about graphic design and communication between people.
One hundred fifty cards in Charlie's collection, which were later purchased
by a designer visiting a local antique shop, are now the subject of a soon-
to-be published book on typography and graphics. Its title: "QSL: Do you
Confirm Receipt of My Transmission?" The collection's owner, Roger Bova,
made the cards available to Standards Manual, an independent publisher in
Brooklyn, New York that specializes in books about design history. The book
features the simple, bold design of the card from RBØHZ, confirming a 1986
contact on 20m, SSB. In contrast, there is a whimsical, cartoonish card from
DM3EJ for a 1979 SSB contact on 10m. Many of the pages are full and rich and
colorful.
The publisher's cofounder, Jesse Reed, told PrintMag.com in a recent
interview that the cards are as much a study in design as in communication
in the age before the internet took hold. They are presented, in the book,
in chronological order.
No doubt Charlie, a retired New York City educator, might be pleased to know
he is still providing a means for people everywhere to expand their
knowledge.
This is Jack Parker W8ISH.
(STANDARDS MANUAL, PRINTMAG.COM, QCWA)
**
LATEST HONOR CONFERRED FOR WORKED ALL BRITAIN FOUNDERS BOWL
JIM/ANCHOR: Of course, some amateurs' collections extend beyond QSL cards.
Jeremy Boot G4NJH tells us about one ham in England who just added to a
different kind of collection.
JEREMY: Some amateurs are proud of their collection of QSL cards. Karl
Kruger 2EØFEH takes special pride in his collection of trophies. The latest
conferred upon him is the inscription of his name on the Founders Bowl from
Worked All Britain for 2021. The award not only recognises him as a high-
scoring chaser for a half-decade but acknowledges the articles he has
written for the Worked All Britain magazine and his support and advice given
to operators.
Chasers face the seemingly daunting task of hunting all kinds of locator
squares throughout Britain, starting with the 100km big squares and then
10km smaller squares within them. Karl's efforts include helping chasers
locate and work portable stations that operate from squares where there are
no resident hams. There are, of course, other types of ways to earn points,
with coastal squares, islands, lighthouses and waterway lights.
Karl has been involved in these big and small chases for quite some time.
He told Newsline [quote] "the best bit after a period of time, [is when] you
start collecting trophies. I have quite a collection now in my cabinet. It's
taken a few years to do and a lot of air time but trust me, it's worth it."
[endquote]
Karl said the awards scheme is open to Shortwave Listeners and even overseas
operators, who might actually find the collection easier from a QTH outside
Britain. He told Newsline [quote]: "Be warned. It is addictive." [endquote]
I'm Jeremy Boot G4NJH.
**
SPECIAL EVENT STATION COMMEMORATES LAKE SUPERIOR TRAGEDY
JIM/ANCHOR: Even if you're not in the United States, you may have heard of
the tragedy of the freighter that sank during a storm in 1975 in one of the
Great Lakes. The vessel's story is being told again with the help of a
special event station, as we hear from Sel Embee KZ3TZD.
SEL: In the state of Michigan, the story of the tragedy cannot be told
enough: On November 10th, 1975, an American freighter, the SS Edmund
Fitzgerald was sent to the bottom of Lake Superior. The crew of 29 lost
their lives that day. That story will be shared once again between October
30th and November 13th by members of the Livonia Amateur Radio Club, K8UNS,
as they operate as special event station W8F. On Saturday, November 5th, the
operation will also be at the Dossin Great Lakes Museum from 1600 to 2030
UTC. This is also a POTA activation and an entity in the US Islands Awards
scheme. The museum and the Detroit Historical Society are hosting the event,
hoping that amateurs from around the world will make contact and that
visitors to the museum will observe the portable ham station on its day of
operation there. Hams who log W8F as a contact will be issued a confirmation
certificate.
See the QRZ.com page for special event station W8F for more details.
This is Sel Embee KB3TZD.
(QRZ.COM)
**
NO BARE-BONES OPERATION FOR HALLOWEEN
JIM/ANCHOR: Here in the United States, as Halloween approaches, people have
been growing increasingly creative in the ways they decorate their homes for
the holiday. Meet one ham in Denver, Colorado, who carries the theme way
above all the others - way, way above - because it's on his roof. Neil Rapp
WB9VPG gives us the details.
NEIL: If you look at the photos on his page on QRZ.com, you'll notice right
away that Keifer Hunniford, K3IFR, doesn't exactly have a shack that you'd
call a bare-bones operation. Well, Halloween has changed all that. His wife,
Ari, is a big fan of the holiday and recently brought home nine skeletons
from the local Home Depot. Some of them are now scattered around the
couple's yard and a few are hanging off the roof of their house in various
poses. The luckiest skeleton of the bunch got the highest visibility of all:
Keifer has him mounted on his antenna, and the installation required - you
guessed it - only a skeleton crew. Keifer zip-tied that festive bunch of
bones into place to keep him secure through the end of the month.
We're not sure whether its presence has an impact on Keifer's SWR - that's
Skeleton-Wave-Ratio - but we do know it has scared up a lot of interest
locally and on Facebook too, where he posted a picture. It has turned their
house into quite a haunt - and if any neighbors should try to compete with
it... let's just say.....they don't stand a ghost of a chance.
This is Neil Rapp WB9VPG.
**
BREAK HERE:
Time for you to identify your station. We are the Amateur Radio Newsline
heard on bulletin stations around the world including the WB0QXW repeaters
in St. Louis Missouri on Monday nights following the World Friendship Net
which begins at 7 p.m. local time on EchoLink.
**
NEW YOUNG AMATEURS LICENSED IN SOUTH AFRICA
JIM/ANCHOR: Here at Newsline we always celebrate the licensing of new hams,
especially among the younger generation. Graham Kemp VK4BB is here with some
more reasons for us all to celebrate.
GRAHAM: The Hammies Amateur Radio Club, ZS6ZU, is celebrating yet another
graduation. The latest group of youngsters who'd been studying to sit for
their Class B - the entry-level licence - passed their recent examinations.
The club, a member of the South African Radio League, has prospective
licence-holders work with volunteer tutors learning theory and completing
hands-on projects. The youngsters are usually between the ages of 9 and 15.
Congratulations to everyone for a job well done.
I'm Graham Kemp VK4BB.
**
HAM RADIO ARCHIVE TO DIGITIZE CLUB, PERSONAL DOCUMENTS
JIM/ANCHOR: Is it possible to digitize amateur radio history? Well, the
Internet Archive is planning to do just that - and it needs your help. Andy
Morrison K9AWM explains.
ANDY: If you want to be a part of history, here's your chance. The Internet
Archive is asking ham radio operators to look in their collections of
printed and digital materials as well as any personal materials for
inclusion in a digital library providing a window into the history of the
amateur radio community. The library is especially interested in collecting
material that documents contributions by any groups who historically may
have been marginalized in the ham community, such as women and people of
color.
A recent grant from Amateur Radio Digital Communications is underwriting the
development of the library, which will give open access to educators,
students, researchers and members of the public. The library is called the
Digital Library of Amateur Radio and Communications. Print materials, such
as newsletters, pamphlets and journals, will be digitized for easier access.
To enrich the collection further, developers of the library are hoping to
conduct oral histories of influential individuals active in amateur radio.
If you think you have materials that could be useful for the library, email
Kay Savetz, K6KJN, the program manager of special collections. Writing on
the Internet Archive blog, Kay noted that he was especially interested in
obscure materials, including locally produced ham radio newsletters and
small magazines. Kay can be reached at kay@achive.org
I'm Andy Morrison K9AWM.
(GIZMODO, HACKADAY, INTERNET ARCHIVE BLOG)
**
WEST VIRGINIA STUDENTS FORM COLLEGE HAM CLUB
JIM/ANCHOR: The newest team on the campus of Marshall University in
Huntington, West Virginia isn't involved in varsity sports but amateur
radio. Sharing the same name as the school's athletes, the Thundering Herd
Amateur Radio Club is getting a foothold with a core group of six members,
including founder Jacob Wriston, KE8PWC. Jacob is a pre-med student majoring
in biology and a ham for two years. He told Newsline that one of the most
immediate things on the club's agenda is to help unlicensed members study
for the FCC exam and to grow the size of the club. There's lot of studying
to be done and of course some paperwork too so the club can apply for a
callsign and establish a shack on campus.
Meanwhile, Jacob has been exploring the HF bands and perfecting the art of
antenna-building. He told Newsline that hands-on projects are perhaps his
favorite part of the hobby. It looks like one of those projects, the
Thundering Herd Amateur Radio Club, is coming to fruition.
(JACOB WRISTON, KE8PWC)
**
WORLD OF DX
In the World of DX, be listening for Dan, K6ZO, operating from Malawi as
7Q6M until the end of November. He is on 160-6m and will be participating in
the CQWW SSB and CW contests. QSL to his home call sign.
The Qatar Amateur Radio Society is activating a number of special event
stations until the 18th of December marking the FIFA World Cup in Qatar,
where 32 teams will compete across 64 matches. Amateur radio stations will
be using all modes on all HF bands and the QO100 satellite. Operators at the
Qatar ham group headquarters and at Doha Corniche will be using the call
sign A722FWC. Eight other stations will also be operating as World Cup
Stadium stations. They begin with the call sign A71FIFA and continue in
numerical order through to A78FIFA. QSL via the QARS bureau or direct by
instructions on QRZ.com. Logs will be uploaded to LoTW once the event is
over.
Listen for Jaap PA7DA, operating from Aruba with the call sign P4ØDA from
November 13th through to the 27th. QSL via the Dutch QSL Bureau to his home
call sign. For direct QSL information, see his QRZ.com page.
Listen for Oleg, ZS1ANF, who hopes to be on the air as ZS7ANF at Wolf's Fang
Runway in Antarctica starting on November 1st. QSL details are on QRZ.com
(DX-WORLD.NET)
**
KICKER: HAMS' HALLOWEEN RADIO PLAY HAS JUST THE SPIRIT
JIM/ANCHOR: Finally, many of us know the unexpected problems -- and the
perks -- of operating portable. What if you are a ham who also works in
commercial radio and dreams up a different kind of portable operation for
Halloween? One from a spooky old house? Ralph Squillace KK6ITB ends our
newscast with a story about this thriller.
RALPH: Ken Alan, WU6I, is haunted by radio wherever he goes. If he's not on
the air as an amateur Extra Class operator, he's recording voiceovers and
involved in other commercial projects. During this Halloween season however,
the spirits moved him to cross over into the Great Beyond, that ethereal
space somewhere between the F-layer of the ionosphere and the rest of
eternity, the ancient realm known as radio drama. His 40-minute radio play
"Sparks & Baxter Spend the Night in Murder Mansion" takes portable to a
whole new level of activation.
The plot? A popular radio morning team sets up a remote broadcast on
Halloween Eve and experiences the kind of radio interference the FCC can't
help them with. There's even a seance, the equivalent of calling QRZ on the
spirits' frequency.
With mostly original sound effects and ghoulish music, the drama presents a
chance for Ken and another amateur radio friend to be hams of a different
sort. You can conjure it all up on the 'Ken Alan Voices' YouTube channel but
not until Halloween Eve at midnight Pacific Time. It promises to be....a
scream.
This is Ralph Squillace KK6ITB.....or, call me Baxter.
**
NEWSCAST CLOSE: With thanks to the ARRL; CQ Magazine; David Behar K7DB; DX-
World.net; Facebook; Gizmodo; Hackaday; Internet Archive Blog; Jacob
Wriston, KE8PWC; Karl Kruger, 2EØFEH; Ohio Penn DX; QRZ.com; Southgate
Amateur Radio News; shortwaveradio.de; Standards Manual; Printmag.com;
Worked All Britain; 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. We also remind our
listeners that if you like our newscast, please leave us a 5-star rating
wherever you subscribe to us. 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.
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