Southgate Amateur Radio News for Thursday 19 January 2012
 

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Tony's 10-metre band report

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Conditions are not improving at all. Week days were average to poor and the
weekend better, but not exactly sparkling

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Amateur Radio sites support SOPA and PIPA protest

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Radio hams were among those protesting on Wednesday against the SOPA and
PIPA legislation in the US Congress and Senate

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QST Monthly Digital Edition - coming June 2012!

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The ARRL are launching a digital version of their magazine QST that will be
available with International Membership for $39 (£25)

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Amateur Radio Instructors' Newsletter

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The January 2012 issue of the Amateur Radio Instructuctors' Newsletter is
now available for download

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7 MHz interference from All India Radio ceases

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DK2OM reports that the interference to the amateur radio 7 MHz band from
All India Radio has ceased

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New Clubs and Training section for RSGB website

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As part of ongoing improvements to the RSGB website, there is a new section
called Clubs and Training with a host of new features for clubs

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N8OFS/P in 'CX' Classic Exchange Febuary Phone Contest

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Andy, N8OFS/P will be in the 'CX' Classic Exchange Febuary Phone Contest
defending his title as 'Highest FM Score' from last September's Contest,
and trying for the 'Most Unusual QTH'

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New Irish broadcasting charge may replace TV licence

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Ireland’s Minister for Communications has confirmed that he is considering
a new household broadcasting charge to replace the television licence fee

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Conway Reef DXpedition

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A team of 13 operators, and possibly two others (spots are open!) will be
active as 3D2C from Conway Reef (OC-112) between September 25th and October
6th

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British Columbia QSO Party - 2012

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The British Columbia QSO Party - 2012, organised by the Orca DX and Contest
Club, will take place on 4th-5th of February

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Sable Island DXpedition update

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The CY0 dxpedition team are in the process of rescheduling their operation

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Turkish Special Event Station

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Members of the Special Wireless Activity Team (TCSWAT) and the Giresun
Radio Amateurs and Nature Sports Club (GITRAD), in collaboration with
Turkish Society of Nephrology-Istanbul Branch, will be on the air as
TC2012WKD on March 8th