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New Kensington Ham Radio Group Goes 'Old-School' Global:

Posted: 15 Mar 2012 06:05 PM PDT
http://www.eham.net/articles/27928


He has to listen closely to hear through the static, but University of
Pittsburgh student Geoff Wolf can just barely make out the strained beeps
of Morse code emanating from somewhere in the south Asian country of Sri
Lanka. Wolf, of Harrisburg, belongs to the Skyview Radio Society, an
amateur ham radio group that draws members from throughout Western
Pennsylvania. Members meet at their radio station and clubhouse in New
Kensington and broadcast locally and throughout the world. "All you need is
a radio, a wire and a power source," said Larry Kelley of Murrysville, one
of about 80 society members. "People will get on and see how many folks
throughout the world they can talk to." In today's age of cellphones, the
Internet and numerous other modes of communication, it might seem quaint
that ham radio is still around. But it has a distinct advantage over many
other forms of modern communication.


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John W. Watson, W9MGI (SK):

Posted: 15 Mar 2012 06:05 PM PDT
http://www.eham.net/articles/27927


Aledo, Ill. -- John William Watson, 92 of Preemption, passed away Tuesday
March 13, 2012 at the Monmouth Nursing Home. Funeral service will be
Saturday March 17, 2012 at 2:00 p.m. at the Corman Memorial Home Roseville.
Family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. Burial will be
in the Roseville Cemetery, Roseville. Memorials may be made to the
Preemption United Methodist Church or Roseville American Legion. Please
sign the online guestbook at www.cormanmh.com. Corman Memorial Home in
Roseville is in charge of the arrangements.
He was born June 23, 1919 in Roseville, the son of Tracy Ivan and Lula
Fisher Watson. He married C. Maxine Wallis on July 3, 1949 at the
Roseville United Methodist Church. He graduated from Roseville High School
in 1937. He enlisted in the Army Air Corps April 1, 1941 and served
overseas until the end of WWII as an aircraft radio repairman. He was
employed by the Rock Island Arsenal from April 1949 to Oct.2007 - 58
years. He was an avid amateur radio operator since 1937 along with two
high school buddies Kirk Sanderson and George Kirkpatrick who have
continued to keep a weekly schedule throughout the years W9MGI. John also
enjoyed fishing.


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Listen to Solar Storm Activity in New Sonification Video:

Posted: 15 Mar 2012 06:05 PM PDT
http://www.eham.net/articles/27926


(PhysOrg.com) -- What does a solar storm sound like? It's a "sonification"
of measurements from two spacecraft during the most recent storm. Take a
listen in this video. This sonification of the recent solar storm activity
turns data from two spacecraft into sound. It uses measurements from the
NASA SOHO spacecraft and the University of Michigan's Fast Imaging Plasma
Spectrometer (FIPS) on NASA's MESSENGER spacecraft at Mercury. The creator
is Robert Alexander, a design science doctoral student at the University of
Michigan and NASA fellow. The researcher who created it is Robert
Alexander, a University of Michigan design science doctoral student.
Alexander is a composer with a NASA fellowship to study how representing
information as sound could aid in data mining.


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ARNewsline Report 1805 -- Nov 16 2012:

Posted: 15 Mar 2012 06:04 PM PDT
http://www.eham.net/articles/27925


The following is a QST. More on ham radios role in the wake of a recent
tornado outbreak; FEMA asks the FCC to permit text to speech EAS
transmissions; interference from ocean buoys discovered on 10 meters and a
DXpedition to Mali is cancelled due to political unrest in that nation.
Find out the details are on Amateur Radio Newsline report number 1805
coming your way right now.


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DX News -- ARRL DX Bulletin #11:

Posted: 15 Mar 2012 01:02 PM PDT
http://www.eham.net/articles/27921


This week's bulletin was made possible with information provided by
NC1L, XQ7UP, the OPDX Bulletin, 425 DX News, The Daily DX, DXNL, The
Weekly DX, Contest Corral from QST and the ARRL Contest Calendar and
WA7BNM web sites. Thanks to all.


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This Week in Radiosport:

Posted: 15 Mar 2012 01:00 PM PDT
http://www.eham.net/articles/27920


This Week in Radiosport:


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Hams in IN, KY and OH Provide Support During and After Tornado Outbreak:

Posted: 15 Mar 2012 01:01 PM PDT
http://www.eham.net/articles/27919


A devastating storm system moved across the United States on March
2, spawning a slew of tornadoes that contributed to at least 28
fatalities in Indiana, Kentucky and Ohio. These tornadoes followed an
earlier outbreak that began on February 28 and left 13 dead across
Kansas, Missouri, Illinois and Tennessee and battered parts of
Kentucky.


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Understanding the New 60 Meter Privileges:

Posted: 15 Mar 2012 12:59 PM PDT
http://www.eham.net/articles/27918


On March 5, radio amateurs were granted new privileges on the 60 meter
band. The effective radiated power level was increased from 50 to 100
W, along with the ability to use CW and the digital modes PACTOR III
and PSK31.


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Mark Your Calendars: It's Time for the Spring FMT:

Posted: 15 Mar 2012 12:59 PM PDT
http://www.eham.net/articles/27917


The Frequency Measuring Test (FMT) continues its successful
"round-table" format when it takes to the airwaves on the evening of
April 19 (April 20 UTC). The test moves to Thursday from the November
FMT's usual Wednesday evening, giving everyone an opportunity to
participate.


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The ARRL Homebrew Challenge III -- and the Winner Is...

Posted: 15 Mar 2012 12:58 PM PDT
http://www.eham.net/articles/27916


The previous ARRL Homebrew Challenges have been to build a 5 W PEP 40
meter sideband and CW transceiver (Homebrew Challenge I) and then a 50
W linear amplifier to follow it (Homebrew Challenge II). This third
challenge moved up the spectrum into frequencies that might be of
interest to Technician class amateurs -- 10 and 6 meters.


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FCC Seeks to Modify Hawaiian Ham's License:

Posted: 15 Mar 2012 12:58 PM PDT
http://www.eham.net/articles/27915


On March 15, the FCC issued an Order Proposing Modification, seeking
to change the license class of Todd Wilson, WH6DWF, of Honolulu,
Hawaii, from General to Technician. The FCC stated that granting
General class Amateur Radio operator privileges to Wilson was
"improper." In November 2011, the ARRL VEC sent an electronic data file
to the FCC, requesting that the FCC issue Wilson a new General class
license. Based on this application, the FCC granted Wilson a General
class license on November 29, 2011.


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W1AW Announces Spring Operating Schedule:

Posted: 15 Mar 2012 12:57 PM PDT
http://www.eham.net/articles/27914


With the switch from Standard Time to Daylight Saving Time, W1AW
Station Manager Joe Carcia, NJ1Q, has updated the W1AW operating
schedule to reflect the change.


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ARRL Seeks Comments on Proposed 9 cm Band Plan:

Posted: 15 Mar 2012 01:00 PM PDT
http://www.eham.net/articles/27913


A few months ago, the ARRL UHF/Microwave Band Plan Committee asked
the Amateur Radio community about current, planned and projected uses
of the amateur bands between 902 MHz and 3.5 GHz. The response was
beyond our expectations, with hundreds of comments and suggestions
received. Thanks to all of you who took the time to share information
with us.


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ARRL Warns Members to Be Aware of Bogus E-Mails:

Posted: 15 Mar 2012 12:59 PM PDT
http://www.eham.net/articles/27912


Some ARRL members with arrl.net e-mail accounts have recently
received bogus e-mails, notifying them of a bill that supposedly needs
to be paid. The e-mail instructs the reader to click on a link to view
the bill; clicking on the link could release a virus that can infect
your computer. Please be aware that these e-mails are not coming from
the ARRL.


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Enter the Seventh Annual ARRL Photo Contest!

Posted: 15 Mar 2012 12:57 PM PDT
http://www.eham.net/articles/27911


Have you ever wanted to see a photo of yours in QST, the annual ARRL
Amateur Radio Calendar or another ARRL publication? Well, here's your
chance! If you're among the winners, not only will your photographic
skill be propagated far and wide, but we're offering $100 as the First
Prize. The winning photo and three runners-up will be published in QST.


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AmateurLogic.TV 37: Near Space Adventu

Posted: 15 Mar 2012 12:52 PM PDT
http://www.eham.net/articles/27909


It's time for the Olde Town Middle School Annual Balloon Launch. The
balloon had a payload of many science experiments and radio equipment. VHF
Voice Beacon and APRS, HF 20 Meter CW, RTTY, and Domino digital modes.
Learn more about the firsts that this club has already produced, with plans
to break their records this year. Launch the balloon and track it to an
unplanned destination. Plus they recover all of the gear and Near Space
pictures.


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W0S /QRP Titanic Special Event:

Posted: 15 Mar 2012 12:54 PM PDT
http://www.eham.net/articles/27908


This will be a slow speed event - we will adjust speed for the calling
station. Expect speeds from 8 to 13 WPM
Remember this is "QRP" - slow and steady is the rule, no speed demons,
please!


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GCARC Hamfest:

Posted: 15 Mar 2012 12:52 PM PDT
http://www.eham.net/articles/27906


The Gloucester City Amateur Radio Club (GCARC) is having a spring Hamfest
on Saturday, March 24, 2012. Gloucester City is located at the base of the
Walt Whitman Bridge in N.J.


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Need Legal help NY -- Dutchess County:

Posted: 15 Mar 2012 12:57 PM PDT
http://www.eham.net/articles/27898


I am writing this letter in hopes that I may get some really needed help
and support from the ham community at large. My name is Myles N2EHG, I am a
telecommunications engineer and radio amateur. I live in a small town
outside of Poughkeepsie New York. I moved there a year ago to take care of
my mother, who is ill and needs around the clock care. My idea was to enjoy
the quiet and beauty of the area in hopes that the setting would help my
mother improve and allow me also to enjoy my only hobby, amateur radio.