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IC-705 QRP SDR transceiver update

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Icom have announced details about the launch of the IC-705 QRP SDR
ultra-portable transceiver. Available to the Japanese HAM community from
the middle of June 2020, deliveries are planned to the rest of the world
shortly afterwards

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Record numbers to take UK Foundation exam

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The RSGB reports that despite a record number of 600 online amateur radio
exam slots being made available in June, they are already fully booked!

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Tony Gonzalez, EA5RM, and Ned Stearns, AA7A, inducted to CQ DX Hall of Fame

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CQ magazine today announced the induction of the two newest members of the
CQ DX Hall of Fame, which honors those DXers who not only excel in personal
performance but who also "give back" to the hobby in outstanding ways.

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Ofcom: Opening up 100-200 GHz

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Ofcom are holding a public consultation on updated technical analysis
information on proposals to open up access to spectrum in the 100-200 GHz
range

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Tony's 10m Band Report

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Lots of activity way into the evening or night. For me it was mainly
European stuff no real DX. Well there was some DX but I’d worked them
before.

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AMSAT receives PPP funds during COVID-19 pandemic

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On March 31, 2020, AMSAT's Board of Directors authorized the organization's
leadership team to pursue relief afforded by the Coronavirus Aid, Relief,
and Economic Security Act (CARES Act). Pursuit of this relief was in
accordance with the Directors' fiduciary duty to pursue all funding sources
available to sustain AMSAT's operations

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Malawi operation postponed

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Pista, HA5AO, who was expected to be active as 7Q7AO from Malawi during the
second half of September/early October 2020, has postponed his operation

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Twelve UAE NMT stations on the air

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Members of the Emirates Amateur Radio Society (EARS) will activate twelve
stations with suffix NMT (National Medical Taskforce) during the COVID-19
pandemic crisis