Note: apologies to all. Somehow I managed to send out an earlier version

of the script thanb I meant to. Some of the info in the open and the lead

story was incorrect. This is the correct version. Our opps.
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Bill Pasternak, WA6ITF

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Amateur Radio Newsline(tm) Report 1595 - March 7, 2008 (REVISED)

Amateur Radio Newsline report number 1595 with a release date of Friday,
March 7th, 2008 to follow in 5-4-3-2-1.

A big win for a Maryland ham as the states Supreme Court turns away a
neighbors appeal in a tower case; the FCC says that Morse testing will not

return and a ham who wants to retire has his business foe sale on
eBay. Why eBay you ask? Find out on Amateur Radio Newsline(tm) report
number 1595 coming your way right now.


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**

RADIO LAW: SUPREME COURT TURNS AWAY TOWER CASE - BIG WIN FOR HAM

The Supreme Court has declined to hear the case involving a set of ham
radio towers on in the town of Poolesville. That's good news for the ham

who has been fighting to keep them. Amateur Radio Newsline's Bruce
Tennant, K6PZW, explains:

--

The Supreme Court has decided against being involved in the case where
neighbors of John Evans, N3HBX, had sued after he obtained a permit and
installed several 100 foot and higher radio towers as part of a contest
station. The neighbors claimed the installation would devalue their
property and that the installation was an eyesore.

The case began back on August 30th, 2004 when neighbors of Evans antenna
farm went to the Board of Appeals on Aug. 30, 2004, less than a month after

construction began on the towers. The Board dismissed the neighbors'
complaint that the tower permit was issued in error in November 2004. It
said that the 30 day window of opportunity to appeal the permit had passed.

The permit had been issued June 23rd, but the neighbors claim they first
learned of the project when construction equipment arrived on August 5th .

Two neighbors of Evans 44 acre property, Thomas Burruss and Alan Gaunoux,
filed the lawsuit in August 2004. The case eventually wound up in the
Maryland Court of Appeals, which upheld the Board's original finding that

the neighbors were too late to contest the permit. It did instruct the
appeals board to decide if not notifying the neighbors had denied them of
their due process property rights. The board found that the neighbors did

not have any due process rights to Evans' land. This is the decision the

neighbors ultimately took to the Supreme Court.

According to the lower court findings, Evans, who said he has spent
$160,000 in legal fees, was within his rights to build the towers and
followed the proper procedures. The county permitted the towers as an
allowable accessory use, much like a swimming pool, detached garage or
shed, according to county Board of Appeals documents and other published
reports. His attorney Steven Van Grack says that as a matter of law, the
towers were constructed legally.

For the Amateur Radio Newsline, I'm Bruce Tennant, K6PZW, reporting.

--

Though the Supreme Court ruling was the end of the road for the
administrative case, the neighbors also filed a civil lawsuit against Evans

in Circuit Court in August 2004. Its been on hold until the administrative

case concluded. (Gazette.net)

**

BREAKING DX NEWS: SPRATLY ISLANDS COMING OIN THE AIR

If you have waited a ham radio lifetime to work the very elusive Spratly
Islands, wait no longer. This with word that Ed Sawyer N1UR and his wife
Christine, KB1PQN are expected to be active portable 9M6 from the
Layang-Layang Island Resort in the Spratly Islands. This, between 0800 UTC

on , March 22nd through midnight UTC on March 30th.

The duo have already received their licenses. Once they get permission from

the Navy, they will apply for a special 9M0 callsign. Activity will be on
160 through 10 meters, on CW and SSB. 100 watts to omnidirectional
verticals will be used from the near-by beach and the operators will be
moving bands frequently to take advantage of changing band conditions and
openings. Sunset on Spratly is 1040 UTC with sunrise at 2240 by the middle

of that week.

QSL cards for either operator go via Bob Tomkovich, Jr., K2RET, 405 Hemlock

Dr., Lanoka Harbor, NJ 08734 in the USA. More information is on line at
www dot n1urspratly dot com. We will have more DX news later on in this
weeks Amateur Radio Newsline report. (OPDX)

**

THE BPL WAR: SARL SAYS NO TO PLT / BPL

The South African Radio League will be taking a very tough stance in its
fight to stop the proliferation of Broadband over Powerline Internet access

in that nation. According to a society news release, while the draft
regulations for the introduction of what they call Powerline Internet
Transmission or PLT go some way to protect the High Frequency radio
spectrum from interference the general consensus was that the regulations
do not go far enough. SARL says that interference limits, the lack of
compulsory notching of the Amateur bands and the inadequate mitigation
process were identified as some of the issues left open.

The decision was reached following a nationwide net on Sunday, February
24th where the draft PLT regulations and the negative impact the licensing

of Powerline Internet Transmission in South Africa will have on HF
communication were discussed. The South African Radio League also received

input from experts in the field and a major assistance from the ARRL
laboratory which has been dealing with BPL interference issues for several

years. (SARL)

**

RADIO LAW: FCC SAYS NO TO MORSE RECONSIDERATION REQUESTS

The FCC has said no to a pair of proposals that had asked for the
restoration of Morse testing for a qualification to become and hold a
United States Amateur Radio license. In a Memorandum Opinion and Order
released February 28th, the FCC denied two petitions calling for General or

Amateur Extra license applicants to demonstrate proficiency in Morse code.

In the wake of the FCC's actions to do away with Morse testing, two
amateurs submitted separate petitions asking the agency to bring back
Morse testing. Anthony Gordon, KG6EQM, objected to the FCC eliminating the

telegraphy examination element as an examination requirement for the
Amateur Extra Class operator license. Russell Ward, W4NI, requested the
FCC reconsider its decision for strictly procedural reasons.

In denying both requests the FCC reiterated its prior conclusion that an
individual's ability to demonstrate Morse code proficiency does not further

the underlying purposes of the Part 97 rules. It appears to be of the
opinion that Morse does not accommodate individual contributions to the
advancement of the radio art and to enhance the value of the amateur
service to the public.

In December 2006, the FCC decided to drop the Morse code requirement for
all Amateur Radio license classes. At the time the commission decided to
drop the Morse Code exam, it said knowing Morse is not necessarily
indicative of an individual's ability to contribute to the advancement of

ham radio. The agency also said emergency communication today is performed

using voice, data or video modes. The agency claims that all of these are

much faster than telegraphy.

The FCC said it received roughly 100 comments on the reconsideration
request. It says that most were overwhelmingly negative. (RW, ARRL, FCC)


**

BREAK 1

From the United States of America, We are the Amateur Radio Newsline,
heard on bulletin stations around the world including the N6KRV repeater of

the Sequoia Amateur Radio Group serving beautiful Lake Isabella, California.

(5 sec pause here)


**

RECUE RADIO: MARYLAND SENIORS FORM FIRST RESPONSE TEAM

A story in the March 5th edition of Hometown Annapolis dot com proves that

you do not have to be young to be an emergency planner. A story titled
Heritage Harbour's Detailed Plans Impress County Officials tells the story

of how senior citizens in a planned Maryland community have put together a

first response unit that includes everything from stockpiling food and
medical supplies to communicating with the world using Amateur Radio.

In this case the communications hub is the garage of Heritage Harbour
resident Walter Van Gieson, AB4DQ. Van Gieson was a radio operator who
served in the military during World War II. According to the news article,

in the event a disaster severs power and phone lines, AB4DQ's ham radio
will become the lifeline out of Heritage Harbor.

The complete story is truly uplifting example of how those in their 70's
and 80's and beyond can provide a valuable service to their
communities. You can read all about the Heritage Harbour first response
team at
http://www.hometownannapolis.com/cgi...8/03_02-14/TOP
(HometownAnnapolis.com)

**

RESCUE RADIO: WISCONSIN HAMS HELP SAVE DRIVER WHO RAN OFF THE ROAD

A pair of Wisconsin hams are being lauded for their quick action that
likely saved an injured drivers life. We have more from Amateur Radio
Newsline's Don Carlson, KQ6FM:

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It happened on Wednesday, February 27th. That's when Robert Stout,
WB9ECK,
put out a call for assistance on the Madison 147.150 two meter repeater and

was answered by Brian Sprecher, KC9LCC,. Stout told Sprecher that a car had

gone off the road, broken through a guard rail and stopped just short of a

creek. Stout aid that the driver was injured and trapped in his
vehicle. He asked KC9LLC to inform authorities that an ambulance was
needed at the scene.

Sprecher then put in a call to the county sheriff's office and relayed the

assistance call. Stout then kept Sprecher apprised of the driver's
injuries. KC9LLC used the information to give the sheriff's dispatch
updated real time information.

Stout remained at the scene providing aid until local police
arrived. Sprecher stayed on the air relaying information from Stout to the

local authorities until they relieved him of duty and sent him on his way.

For the amateur Radio Newsline, I'm Don Carlson, KQ6FM in Reno.

--

The identity of the victim and his medical condition were not known as this

newscast goes to air. (KC9GM, others)

**

RESCUE RADIO: CALIFORNIA HONORS DCS VOLUNTEERS

Twenty seven Los Angeles area hams who are members of the Carson Sheriff
Station Disaster Communications Service have been honored for their work on

behalf of the community. All received individual and group awards from for

their taking part in a wide range of emergency and public service episodes

including assisting in providing assistance during tactical alerts due to
civil unrest. The hams were also lauded for their work during the massive

wildfires that plagued the region last fall.

In expressing support to the volunteers a proclamation was issued. It said

in part that together local ham radio operators provided 7986 hours of
service to the agencies. Also that the service provided by the Carson
Station Disaster Communications Service volunteers has so far saved the
taxpayers of Los Angeles County almost $320,000.

The Carson Station Disaster Communications Service is a volunteers group
of radio amateurs who volunteer to provide communication links in the event

that more traditional communication systems are disabled due to natural or

manmade disasters. In addition to the 27 radio amateurs, thirteen
deputies, a firefighter, two station volunteers and two citizens were also

recognized at the presentation event. (ARNewsline(tm) from LA Sheriff's
Press
Release)

**

ENFORCEMENT: GOVERNMENT SILENCE LEADS TO FIGHT BACK WEBSITES

A new twist on the ham radio regulatory enforcement scene in the United
States. This, as some radio amateurs accused of wrong doing by the Federal

Communications Commission take to the World Wide Web to plead their case
or denounce the regulatory agency as interfering with their right to free
speech.

In the wake of a recent FCC announcement that only final actions in ham
radio matters would be made public, some hams accused of Part 97
infractions are taking their story public with websites and on-line blogs
of their own. The reason seems to be to let the ham radio public know
that they intend to fight the government accusations made against them.

Back on January 15th the FCC announced that due to privacy concerns that it

was dramatically scaling back the amount of information it would make
public in regard to it Amateur Service enforcement actions. Up until then

it had been common practice for the agency to release letters to
individuals that require a specific response to an allegation of wrong
doing, Now the only information made public are Notices of Violation,
Notices of Apparent Liability to Monetary Forfeiture and other final
actions in a given case.

But in a strange turn of events, this new FCC posture to protect the
identifies of those accused has lead at least two or three such people to
create cyberspace homes. Places on the web where they have posted the
violation notices that they received along with their respective views or
responses.

The reason that these sites and blogs appearing is unclear since one would

think that most hams who receive letters of inquiry regarding their
on-the-air operating practices would tend to want to keep the matter quiet

and settle the issue well out of the public eye. It will be interesting to

see how many more of these sites show up as ham radio rules enforcement
continues and some on the receiving end of FCC notices going public to
fight back. (ARNewsline(tm), others)

**

ENFORCEMENT: AMBULANCE COMPANY FINED FOR OPERATING ON AN UNAUTHORIZED
FREQUENCY

Even first responders have to comply with the FCC rules as an Oregon
company found out recently. The FCC affirms a $3200 monetary against Metro

West Ambulance licensee of station WQBI492, in Hillsboro, Oregon. This,
for willful and repeated violation of Section 1.903(a) of the Commission's

Rules by operating on a frequency not authorized for it to use.

On June 11, 2007, the Enforcement Bureau's Portland Resident Agent Office

issued a Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture in the amount of
$4,000 to Metro West after determining that the company apparently
willfully and repeatedly operated on 463.2875 MHz. This is a frequency not

authorized by its license. Metro West replied to the NAL on July 2, 2007.

In its response the company disputed some of the facts, arguing that the
violation was not willful and not repeated, that Metro West took immediate

steps to rectify the situation as soon as it was aware of the violation,
and that Metro West has a history of compliance with the Commission's
Rules.

In affirming its action, the FCC said that the Communications Act defines
"repeated" as "the commission or omission of such act more than once
or, if
such commission or omission is continuous, for more than one day. It says

that in this case, the evidence is clear that Metro West operated its
station on 463.2875 MHz for more than one day. Therefore, it finds no
merit to that argument.

It did however agree that Metro West did have a history of overall
compliance with the Commission's Rules. Based on this the FCC did reduce

Metro West's forfeiture amount from $4,000 to $3,200.

Metro West was given the customary 30 days to pay or to file a further
appeal. (FCC)

**

HAM FREEWA WORKEDGRIDS FROM VE2ZAZ

Bertrand Zauhar, VE2ZAZ, has released his new freeware WorkedGrids, ham log

grid square mapping software. The program runs only under Windows. It
displays a map showing the amateur radio grid squares contacted and logged

in using third-party logging program. Up to four bands can be displayed
concurrently on the map. The program reads plain-text ASCII log files
generated by most logging programs. WorkedGrids is directed towards the
VHF and above operators who collect grid squares for contesting or award
purposes. More is on-line at ve2zaz.net (ANS, VE2ZAZ)

**

NAMES IN THE NEWS: RAC ELECTS TWO NEW VP'S

Some names in the news. First up is Jim Hay, VE2VE. Hay has been elected

as Radio Amateur of Canada's Vice-President, for Technical and
Administrative Services. This confirms his recent assumption of
responsibilities for the organizations information technology requirements.

And John Bartlett, VE1OZ, has been elected as Radio Amateur of Canada's
Vice-President for Public Relations. His job is to lead efforts to develop

strategies to improve membership across Canada and to promote Amateur Radio

to the Canadian public. (RAC)

**

NAMES IN THE NEWS: VK2AMD TURNS 100

And words of congratulations to Australian operator Howard Booth, VK2AMD
who turned 100 years of age on March 6th. Originally licensed as G2AS of
Sheffield England, Booth and his then young family emigrated to Australia

after the bad winters of the late 1940's, settling in Windang, NSW, some 60

miles south of Sydney. Booth, who was a builder and roofer in the U-K
built his own house and still lives in it today. He is believed to be one

of the oldest or even the oldest active radio amateur on the Australian
continent and possibly world-wide. (WIA)

**

THE SOCIAL SCENE: QCWA AT STUART FLORIDA HAMFEST - MARCH 15

Ken Simpson, W8EK, says that the Quarter Century Wireless Association will

hold an open forum at the Stuart Florida Hamfest. The date of the event is

Saturday, March 15th at 11:30 a.m. Eastern Standard Time. The venue is
meeting room 2 at the Martin County Fairgrounds in Stuart. More
information about the hamfest is on line at www.mcaraweb.com (QCWA)

**

THE SOCIAL SCENE: CHARLESTON HAMFEST - MARCH 15

And the 24th annual Charleston West Virginia Hamfest also takes place on
Saturday March 15th. Its venue is the Coonskin Armory at 1707 Coonskin
Drive in Charleston. Talk in is on the W8CHF 145.35 MHz repeater. For
more information please contact our own Jim Damron. His e-mail is N8TMW at

arrl dot net. (N8TMW)

**

THE SOCIAL SCENE: MICROHAMS DIGITAL SEMINAR - MARCH 22

The second annual MicroHAMS Digital Seminar is slated for Saturday, March
22nd on the Microsoft campus in Redmond, Washington. The program includes

a wide variety of topics centered around digital communications and Amateur

radio. Lunch and snacks are included with the price of the conference and

there will be free Internet access. Because of space limitations and
parking requirements pre-registering is suggested, More is on line
http://www.microhams.com/digitalconference (W7LRD, ANS)

**

BREAK 2

This is ham radio news for today's radio amateur. From the United States

of America, We are the Amateur Radio Newsline with links to the world from

our only official website at www.arnewsline.org and being relayed by the
volunteer services of the following radio amateur:

(5 sec pause here)

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HAM HONORS: 2008 YHOTY NOMINATIONS BEING SOUGHT

In case you have not heard the announcement at the end of the newscast the

past few weeks, the nominating period for the 2008 Amateur Radio Newsline
Young Ham of the Year Award. The award honors a licensee 18 years old or
younger who has used ham radio to significantly contribute to the benefit
of the Amateur Radio Service, to the state of the communications art, to
the community or the nation.

Any FCC or Industry Canada licensed radio amateur, age 18 or younger,
residing in the United States 50 states, plus Puerto Rico and the Canadian

Provinces is eligible to be nominated for this award. To obtain a
nominating form, send a self-addressed, stamped envelope to 2008 Young Ham

of the Year Award, c/o Newsline, 28197 Robin Ave, Santa Clarita,
California, 91350, or download the form from www dot yhoty dot
org. Nominations may be electronically submitted at the website, but
supporting materials must be submitted separately.

Presentation of the 2008 YHOTY Award will take place in August at the
Huntsville Hamfest in Alabama. Again, more information is in cyberspace at

our special website at www.yhoty.org. (ARNewsline(tm))

**

EMERGING TECHNOLOGY: GERMAN PUBLIC RADIO TO ABANDON EUREKA 147

A once prominent digital audio broadcasting format soon could be a
technical achievement of the past in one European nation. This, as an
oversight organization in Germany says its time to stop supporting Eureka

147. Jim Damron, N8TMW, has the details:

--

The organization responsible for setting fiscal policy for public
broadcasting in Germany has deemed the Eureka-147 Digital Audio
Broadcasting codec unworthy of further investment. The KEF which oversees

the financial aspect of DAB is calling for the equivalent of about $246
million slated to fund public-service DAB projects from 2009 to 2012 to be

reallocated to other projects.

Since 2001, some $266 million has been allocated to KEF for Digital Audio
Broadcasting projects. In explaining its recommendation to halt such
funding after 2008, KEF said that receiver options remained limited in
Germany and that public support for FM radio and the availability of
satellite radio, Internet radio, podcasts and other outlets have changed
the nature of radio broadcasting since DAB was first envisioned.

I'm Jim Damron, N8TMW.

--

But there is some strong opposition to such a phase out. A group called
the Initiative Marketing Digital Radio is a European consortium of receiver

manufacturers, transmitter network operators, program providers and
institutions backing the DAB standard. It warns that Germany moving away
from Eureka 147 could cause chaos. It says this is because the
digitalization of broadcasting is unstoppable. (RW)

**

WORLDBEAT - UK: BBC CLOSES SHORTWAVE TO EUROPE

The British Broadcasting Company has announced that all its shortwave radio

transmissions to Europe ceased on 18th February 2008. The U-K based
broadcaster says that it recognize that this will be a loss to some of
their listeners, its managers point out that BBC World Service radio
programs are delivered to Europe via other platforms including longwave at
night.

The BBC's World Service grew from the original British Empire Service which

was inaugurated in 1932. Last year the BBC celebrated its 75th anniversary

and today boasts an estimated world audience of some 180 million.

According to the announcement, only the analog shortwave transmissions to
Europe are affected. The experimental Digital Radio Mondiale or D-R-M
transmissions for North East continental Europe will continue
unaffected. Full details of World Service sound broadcasts can be found on

the web at bbc.co.uk/worldservice. (GB2RS)

**

HAM RADIO IN SPACE: AMSAT 2007 SYMPOSIUM DVD RELEASED

AMSAT North America has released its long awaited 2007 AMSAT Symposium
DVD. The DVD contains all of the 2007 papers, PowerPoint slide show and
audio of the presentations. Additional features include Symposium papers
from 2004 and 2005, an International Space Station Columbus module video
and much more.

This DVD is a must for anyone that was not able to attend the 2007 AMSAT
Symposium or as a club meeting presentation. For pricing or to order a
copy please contact Martha Sargovitz at the AMSAT office at telephone area

code 301 589-6062. (ANS)

**

OPERATING NEWS: INTERNATIONAL MUSEUMS WEEKEND ADDS ANOTHER WEEKEND

An update to last weeks story on the International Museums Weekend
operating event slatted to place on 14th and 15th June. Due to popular
demand, this event has now been extended to two weekends by adding
June 21st and 22nd as well. Those intending to take part should register

their museum on the
International Museums Weekend website. (GB2RS)

**

DX

In DX, NZ5N reports that he will be operating the satellites during the
upcoming Swan Island Dxpedition as HQ8R from March 15th to the 23rd. Bill

will be taking along an FT-817 and an Arrow antenna to work the
birds. Time permitting, he will also try to make a few contacts before and

after the expedition from the Honduran mainland. Weather permitting, he may

also try to give out grid square EK 76 from the boat on the way to and from

the island. QSL as directed by the operator.

The 2007 Equatorial Guinea 3C7Y DXpedition to has been approved for DXCC
credit. If you had cards rejected for this operation, please send an
e-mail to the ARRL's DXCC Desk to have your record updated.

Beginning on Sunday the 9th of March, a week-long expedition will operate
from
various castles and forts on the Isle of Man. Club calls GT4KPT,
GT8LED and GT3GWB will used. They expect to activate several Worked All
Britain areas during the week.

And G3RWF is active from Uganda as 5X1NH until March 22nd. His operation
will be limited because he is on holiday but he expects to operate all of
the High Frequency bands except 160 meters. Modes will be CW, SSB, RTTY
and PSK. He will run 100 watts to wire antennas. QSL to G3RWF.

Last but by no mean least, F8CHM will be active as FR5EZ from Reunion
Island until March 21st. He expects to be active on the High Frequency
bands
as well as 6 meters on CW and SSB. QSL to his callbook address.

(Above from various DX news sources)

**

THAT FINAL ITEM: LIGHTNING AND ICE FOR SALE

And finally this week, a company that hams and broadcasters have come to
rely on for lightning protection devices is up for sale. Its up for sale
on eBay. The company is Industrial Communication Engineers. Its located
in Indianapolis, Indiana here in the U-S-A and that's where you will also

find Amateur Radio Newsline's Jack Parker, W8ISH:

--

Better up that limit on your Pay Pal account. This business opportunity
could cost you a pretty penny. Long time amateur radio operator Mike Koss

W9SU is hanging up his test leads and putting his company on the eBay
auction block. Going price is a cool 2-point-7 million dollars. Koss has

spent the past 18 years building up his electronic products business. So
why auction the business on eBay?

SOT: "eBay is one way you can advertise anything including a
business. And there are
And it can be seen by the entire world. The total cost of the ad on eBay
was 14-dollars".

This may be the first time an electronics manufacturer has been auctioned
on eBay. For 2-point-seven-mil, Koss says you get a large product and
parts inventory, circuit designs, established customer base, 800 number and

two new patents for electro-magnetic pulse and nuclear electro-pulse
arrestors that have not yet been marketed.

So if lightning strikes and he gets an offer, what is this 40 year veteran

of amateur radio going to do now?
Koss: "Becoming somewhat of a semi-professional DXer has always been kind

of a keen interest. Ah, go back and sort of be a kid again",
Mike's world class ham radio station includes six tall towers that make
great lightning rods. Its all protected by his patented lightning
protection equipment. It's that ham station that Koss would like to spend

more time operating. He says the stress of running a business and getting

gray hair lead to his decision to auction the business on eBay and enjoy
retirement.

Koss: "I'll probably travel a little bit because I haven't done very
much
of that in my lifetime and I'd like to write a book".

Koss says the book would detail the finite science of tower
installation, lightning protection and proper grounding techniques. It
could be a golden idea that earns him enough pocket change to enjoy the
best of amateur radio and his well earned retirement.

Reporting from Indianapolis, this is Jack Parker W8ISH.

--

Amateur Radio operators world-wide depend on Industrial Communication
Engineers lightning protection equipment to keep their stations safe from
Mother Nature. Many hope that Mike Koss, W9SU, is successful in finding
someone to keep it going for many years to come while permitting him a lot

more time on the radio. (ARNewsline(tm), W9IND)

**

NEWSCAST CLOSE

With thanks to Alan Labs, AMSAT, the ARRL, the CGC Communicator, CQ
Magazine, the FCC, the Ohio Penn DX Bulletin, Radio Netherlands, Rain, the

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Before we go we want to remind you that the nominating period for the 2008

Amateur Radio Newsline Young Ham of the Year is now open. Any licensed
radio amateur age 18 or younger residing in the United States or Canada is

eligible for the award. Full details and both downloadable and on-line
nominating forms are in cyberspace at www dot YHOTY dot org.

For now, with Bill Pasternak, WA6ITF, at the editors desk, I'm Don
Wilbanks, AE5DW, saying 73 and we thank you for listening.

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