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QRZ Forums - Amateur Radio News for Saturday 13 January 2018
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/////////////////////////////////////////// ARRL: It's not just the bylaws that need changin' Posted: 13 Jan 2018 09:51 AM PST https://forums.qrz.com/index.php?thr...hangin.595139/ I know many of you have read the various items on the ARRL Board of Directors and its actions that have been posted recently. AA7BQ posted an editorial today. In the main, I agree, but wanted to expand on it some. I imagine, most of us dont pay a lot of attention to "League Politics" most of the time. I sure dont. I read Tom Gallaghers "Not a Big Radio Club" op-ed when it came out and thought, "Well, they sure didnt hire this guy for his Public Relations skills," but didnt give it... ARRL: Its not just the bylaws that need changin /////////////////////////////////////////// FCC Seeks Comment On Spectrum Policy Recommendations Posted: 13 Jan 2018 09:36 AM PST https://forums.qrz.com/index.php?thr...ations.595136/ The February 2018 QST Second Century editorial by ARRL CEO Tom Gallagher NY2RF is, IMO, a blockbuster. It outlines a situation which ought to be of concern to any active USA radio amateur. He tells of accelerated plans his staff are preparing for the Directors to act upon at the upcoming BoD meeting. IMO, if not there already, this topic could quickly rise to the top of all issues affecting USA amateur radio as we know it. Even more important then the ARPA! And certainly deserves far... FCC Seeks Comment On Spectrum Policy Recommendations /////////////////////////////////////////// FCC Fines Drone FPV Maker for Using Radio Spectrum Posted: 13 Jan 2018 05:04 AM PST https://forums.qrz.com/index.php?thr...ectrum.592534/ If you listen to the radio bands in the United States, you might wonder if anyone at the FCC is paying attention, or if they are too busy selling spectrum and regulating the Internet. Apparently however, they are watching some things. The commission just levied a $180,000 fine on a company in Florida for... FCC Fines Drone FPV Maker for Using Radio Spectrum /////////////////////////////////////////// AMSAT's Fox-1D Launch Scheduled for 03:58 UTC January 12, 2018 Posted: 12 Jan 2018 10:44 PM PST https://forums.qrz.com/index.php?thr...2-2018.594611/ AMSAT’s next Fox-1 satellite, Fox-1D, is scheduled for launch on January 12, 2018 at 03:58 UTC (Thursday, January 11th at 10:58 PM EST) from Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota, India. Fox-1D will launch as part of the PSLV-C40 mission on board a Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle with Cartosat-2F, an imaging satellite for the Indian government, and 29 other payloads. In addition to the Fox-1 U/v FM transponder, Fox-1D contains a number of exciting experiments, including a camera built by... AMSATs Fox-1D Launch Scheduled for 03:58 UTC January 12, 2018 /////////////////////////////////////////// KM4IPF Makes a Personal Visit to AMSAT's Fox-1 Cliff and Fox-1D Satellites Posted: 12 Jan 2018 05:01 PM PST https://forums.qrz.com/index.php?thr...llites.594899/ How many 9 year-old Extra Class amateur radio operators have personally visited two satellites that are headed for outer space? We only know of one! Hope (KM4IPF) and the rest of the WK1DS crew visited with AMSATs Fox-1 Cliff and Fox-1D satellites a couple of years ago as they were being prepared for the "shake and bake" testing in Orlando, Florida. We wanted to wait until just before launch to post the video, and Fox-1D is scheduled to launch in less than 36 hours! Enjoy the video!... KM4IPF Makes a Personal Visit to AMSATs Fox-1 Cliff and Fox-1D Satellites /////////////////////////////////////////// Amateur Radio Newsline Report 2098 for Friday, January 12, 2018 Posted: 12 Jan 2018 03:25 PM PST https://forums.qrz.com/index.php?thr...2-2018.595132/ Amateur Radio Newsline Report 2098 for Friday, January 12, 2018 Audio - https://www.arnewsline.org/s/Report2098.mp3 Amateur Radio Newsline Report Number 2098 with a release date of Friday, January 12 2018 to follow in 5-4-3-2-1. The following is a QST. Participants in the World Radiosport Team Championship in Germany are gearing up. Ham Radio University gives amateurs refresher courses in New York -- and the ham community grieves the sudden tragic loss of a noted DXer. All this... Amateur Radio Newsline Report 2098 for Friday, January 12, 2018 /////////////////////////////////////////// AMSAT's Fox-1D Satellite Launched, Designated AMSAT-OSCAR 92 Posted: 12 Jan 2018 03:21 PM PST https://forums.qrz.com/index.php?thr...car-92.595131/ Right on schedule at 03:59 UTC on January 12, 2018, the solid-fueled first stage and ground-lit strap on boosters of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)’s Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle in its XL configuration (PSLV-XL) ignited and hurtled AMSAT’s Fox-1D CubeSat along with 30 other satellites onboard the PSLV-C40 mission towards a sun-synchronous orbit. The events along the path to orbit happened rapidly. 30 seconds into the flight, the air lit strap on boosters were lit. One... AMSATs Fox-1D Satellite Launched, Designated AMSAT-OSCAR 92 /////////////////////////////////////////// News Release December 20, 2017: Greene County Fairgrounds/Expo Center Building Expansion Posted: 12 Jan 2018 01:38 PM PST https://forums.qrz.com/index.php?thr...ansion.592463/ News Release December 20, 2017 Greene County Fairgrounds/Expo Center Building Expansion We are pleased to announce The Greene County Commissioners and the Greene County Fair Board have approved the construction of a new building at the Fairground/Expo Center. Greene County officials have decided to move forward with construction of a new building as it will continue to expand their presence in the region as a world class Exposition Center! Hamvention certainly benefits... News Release December 20, 2017: Greene County Fairgrounds/Expo Center Building Expansion /////////////////////////////////////////// FCC approves first 'power-at-a-distance' wireless charging device Posted: 12 Jan 2018 12:35 PM PST https://forums.qrz.com/index.php?thr...device.593226/ Will this be another RFI source for amateur radio operators? "The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) on Wednesday for the first time approved a device that can recharge electronics up to three feet away." View attachment 423151 SOURCES: http://www.tomshardware.com/news/wat...fcc,36183.html http://thehill.com/policy/technolog....harging-device... FCC approves first power-at-a-distance wireless charging device /////////////////////////////////////////// Ham Talk Live! Episode 89 - Puerto Rico Disaster Communications with Val, NV9L Posted: 12 Jan 2018 11:48 AM PST https://forums.qrz.com/index.php?thr...l-nv9l.587512/ Thursday at 9 pm Eastern on Ham Talk Live!, its your chance to call in and talk to Val Hotzfeld, NV9L about the trip to Puerto Rico for disaster communications. She will talk about the work that was done, and give us a first hand insight into how things are on the island. Tune into Ham Talk Live! Thursday night at 9 pm Eastern time by going to hamtalklive.com. When the audio player indicates LIVE, just hit the play button! If you miss the show live, you... Ham Talk Live! Episode 89 - Puerto Rico Disaster Communications with Val, NV9L |
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