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Amateur satellites launch from India

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AlSat-1N and Pratham, both with amateur radio payloads, are launching on
the Indian PSLV-C35 mission planned for 0342 GMT on Monday, September 26,
2016, reports are requested

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WIA seeks 200 watts for Standard (Novice) holders

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In WIA News, Director Roger Harrison VK2ZRH sets out the Wireless Institue
of Australia's thinking on the future direction of the Standard, formerly
known as Novice, and Advanced licenses

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What makes a good portable CW paddle?

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Richard G3CWI of SOTABEAMS has released a 3 minute video looking at the
differences between a paddle designed for portable use and a fixed-station
paddle

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The Geomagnetic Blitz of September 1941

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Seventy-five years ago, on 18–19 September 1941, the Earth experienced a
great magnetic storm, one of the most intense ever recorded

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SolderSmoke Podcast

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Episode 190 of the amateur radio podcast SolderSmoke is now available

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WIA members to decide on organisation review

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The IARU member society, the Wireless Institute of Australia (WIA) has
flagged a general meeting of its members to decide whether a review of the
organisation is needed

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Falcon 9 static fire anomaly update

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Three weeks ago, SpaceX experienced an anomaly at our Launch Complex 40
(LC-40) at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station. This resulted in the loss of
one of our Falcon 9 rockets and its payload

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Australian Radiofrequency Spectrum Plan Review

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The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) has opened
consultation on its proposed update of the Australian Radiofrequency
Spectrum Plan. The ACMA announced it on its website on 22 September 2016

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TX Factor GB2RS News Podcast

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All the very latest Amateur Radio news is now available via the TX Factor
GB2RS weekly podcast

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Spring QRP Contest

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On Saturday 1 October, you can participate in the South African Radio
League's Spring QRP Contest

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Propagation Report from Hannes Coetzee, ZS6BZP

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Hannes Coetzee, ZS6BZP, reports that the solar activity is expected to
remain at low levels

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Inspiring the next STEM generation

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The UK Space Agency’s Astronaut Flight Education Programme Support Manager
Susan Buckle will be giving a presentation at the RSGB Convention on
Saturday, Oct 8