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Amateur Radio Operators Ham Things Up in Maricopa:

Posted: 22 Oct 2016 05:08 PM PDT
http://www.eham.net/articles/37822


MARICOPA -- Amateur radio operators from around Arizona are gathering in
the town of Maricopa this weekend, celebrating a time before internet and
cellphones. The Casa Valley Dispatch reports that the American Radio Relay
League's state convention was in its second and final day Saturday of
presentations, tower climbing and the launch of a high-altitude balloon
that will help with future radio communications. The event, known as
Copafest, brings amateur ham radio operators from all over the state.
Participants can see vendor exhibits with manufacturers of radio,
electronics and other technology.


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NASA Scientists Study Solar Activity:

Posted: 22 Oct 2016 05:07 PM PDT
http://www.eham.net/articles/37821


Ten years ago, on Oct. 25, NASA launched twin satellites into orbit, giving
them the first 360-degree view of the sun at one time. Called the 'STEREO'
probes, these spacecraft have helped scientists better understand how the
sun affects earth and the rest of the solar system. NASA is particularly
interested in solar storms, known as coronal mass ejections, which occur as
flares or eruptions on the surface of the sun. These storms can travel
through space, and even affect life and technology here on earth. While the
new probe will give scientists the closest view of the sun yet, the
information gained will be combined with other missions to help better
understand solar storms.