TWIAR News Feed
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USA Amateur Radio Direction Finding Championships Canceled
Posted: 02 Apr 2020 07:30 AM PDT
https://bit.ly/3aysWIu
The FCC hasÂ*grantedÂ*temporary permission to wireless internet service
providers (WISPs) in rural portions of 29 states and the US Virgin Islands
to operate in the 5.8 GHz band (5.850 â 5.895 GHz). The authorization, to
help meet the temporary surge in demand for residential fixed broadband
services during the COVID-19 pandemic, was one of multiple waivers issued
in the past week that grant temporary access to a variety of bands in
response to the uptick in residential broadband demand.
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FCC Grants Temporary Emergency Authority to WISPs Operating in 5.8 GHz Band
Posted: 02 Apr 2020 07:30 AM PDT
https://bit.ly/3bLsXZP
The FCC hasÂ*grantedÂ*temporary permission to wireless internet service
providers (WISPs) in rural portions of 29 states and the US Virgin Islands
to operate in the 5.8 GHz band (5.850 â 5.895 GHz). The authorization, to
help meet the temporary surge in demand for residential fixed broadband
services during the COVID-19 pandemic, was one of multiple waivers issued
in the past week that grant temporary access to a variety of bands in
response to the uptick in residential broadband demand.
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RSGB contest committees launch Hope QSO Party
Posted: 02 Apr 2020 07:30 AM PDT
https://bit.ly/3dO79P7
To help and support radio amateurs who are isolated at home and would
appreciate contact with other people, the RSGB Contest Committees are
launching a new six-week initiative starting on Monday 6 April, called the
âHope QSO Partyâ. Open to every radio amateur, not just RSGB members, this
contest will also welcome international participation with the scoring
being on an âAnyone works Anyoneâ basis. The initiative follows a recent
survey to discover peopleâs views on how to support radio amateurs in these
challenging times. By 1 April, 571 responses had been received and a
significant majority of respondents wanted to participate in a series of
short QSO party-style weekday contests. The committees appreciate that not
everyone is keen on the proposal but the majority view supports this new
activity on a temporary basis. The survey will remain open until Friday 3
April and weâll present the full results next week.