eHam.net News for Saturday 17 February 2018
 

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ILLW 100 Entry is YL Team from Portugal:

Posted: 16 Feb 2018 04:01 PM PST
http://www.eham.net/articles/40863


The Amateur Radio Ladies Portugal will be operating from Cabo Carvoeiro,
Ladin overlooking a western point peninsula of the Atlantic Ocean.


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New Policy for WIA QSL Bureau Operations:

Posted: 16 Feb 2018 04:00 PM PST
http://www.eham.net/articles/40862


Late last year, the WIA QSL Card Committee developed a policy paper which
updated the manner in which the WIA QSL Bureaus operate. That paper was
submitted to the WIA Board for their consideration at the December Board
meeting. The paper was ultimately approved by the Board at that meeting,
and is now the agreed policy for the WIA Bureau operations.


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WF Amateur Radio Society Looks to Add Millennials:

Posted: 16 Feb 2018 04:00 PM PST
http://www.eham.net/articles/40861


WICHITA FALLS, TX (RNN Texoma) -- The Wichita Falls Amateur Radio Society
says people should still look to amateur radio operators in the event of an
emergency, even when everyone can get instant updates on their mobile
devices. During emergencies, cell towers tend to get over crowded. At those
times, radio is the only way to communicate. The club consists mostly of
people over age 40. So, they are making an effort to get young people
involved. Even though they're struggling to get young people to join,
families are playing a part in peaking their kids' interests and helping
them get licenses.


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The American Legion's 99th Birthday to be Celebrated:

Posted: 16 Feb 2018 01:09 PM PST
http://www.eham.net/articles/40858


INDIANAPOLIS - March 15 is the designated birthday of The American Legion.
It is the day in 1919 when the first American Legion caucus, held by
members of the American Expeditionary Force, convened in Paris. Much as the
birthday of the United States is celebrated on July 4 - for the day in 1776
when rebelling patriots declared the independence of the British colonies
and the spirit of America was born - March 15 is the day on which the
Legion came to life.


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Propagation Forecast Bulletin #07 de K7RA:

Posted: 16 Feb 2018 01:05 PM PST
http://www.eham.net/articles/40857


Solar activity increased over the last reporting week (February
8-14). Average daily sunspot number rose from 10.3 to 24, while
average daily solar flux increased from 72.5 to 77.4. Geomagnetic
indicators were quiet, with average planetary A index changing from
4.4 to 4.1, and average mid-latitude A index going from 3.6 to 3.