Amateur Radio Newsline(tm) Report 1864 - May 3 2013   
      
   Amateur Radio Newsline report number 1864 with a release date of May 3 2013   
   to follow in 5-4-3-2-1.   
      
   The following is a QST. Region One of the International Amateur Radio Union   
   meets in Vienna; a coalition of groups announces its attempting to arrange a   
   DXpedition to North Korea; the exemption for ham radio remains as part of   
   Hawaii's new distracted driving law; lots more news on the upcoming Dayton   
   Hamvention and NASA to launch mission to study Equatorial electric storm   
   propagation. Find out the details are on Amateur Radio Newsline(tm) report   
   number 1864 coming your way right now.   
      
      
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   RADIO RULES: IARU REGION 1 MEETS IN VIENNA   
      
   IARU Region 1 held its Interim Meeting in Vienna Austria the weekend of April   
   20th through the 21st. Jeremy Boot, G4NJH, of the RSGB news reports:   
      
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   H-F topics included preparations for the WRC15, which includes the   
   possibility of a worldwide amateur allocation at 5MHz. Other proposals   
   included trying to align some of the High Frequency band plans between   
   Regions and the DXpedition Code of Conduct.   
      
   A number of other papers covered contest matters, support for newcomers via   
   scouting's Jamboree on the Air, operation of unmanned stations, and   
   discussions on a possible band plan for the new 472 to 479 kHz amateur   
   allocation.   
      
   For VHF and microwaves, there were a total of 34 papers covered technical,   
   operating, band planning and contest matters. Areas of focus were   
   improvements to IARU contests and accommodating digital voice, beacon and TV   
   developments.   
      
   Band plans at 4m, 2m and 70cm came under particular scrutiny. Pressure on   
   spectrum, notably at 2.3GHz, was also discussed. Several topics are expected   
   to be further developed in time for the next Region 1 Conference in the   
   autumn of 2014.   
      
   For the Amateur Radio Newsline, I'm Jeremy Boot. G4NJH, reporting from   
   Nottingham in the United Kingdom.   
      
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   The minutes and recommendations of the Interim Meeting will be published   
   shortly, once approved by the Region 1 Executive Committee. (IARU - R1,   
   GB2RS)   
      
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   BREAKING DX NEWS: DX GROUP ATTEMPTING TO ARRANGE OPERATION FROM NORTH KOREA   
      
   A well known group of DX'ers say that they are working on getting permission   
   to operate from North Korea which is the most wanted DXCC entity in the   
   world. Amateur Radio Newsline's Cheryl Lasek, K9BIK, reports:   
      
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   The Intrepid-DX Group, in partnership with the World-Wide DX Group says that   
   for the past four years that they have been working with professionals in   
   the business and tourism industries who are actively doing business in North   
   Korea.   
      
   In a widely circulated press statement the organizations note that they have   
   prepared a comprehensive, multi-faceted proposal, which has been delivered   
   it to the North Korean officials via their emissary located in Chinese.   
   Also that several members of the combined groups leadership and advisory   
   team have made multiple visits to the region and are advising the overall   
   groups accordingly.   
      
   The DXers say that they are using the same techniques that were successful in   
   opening up Kurdistan, the South Sudan and Yemen to DXpedition activity.   
   They add that they are leveraging their ideas and contacts towards the goal   
   of a major DXpedition over a four week period from within the North Korea   
   border. As we go to air, no date for such an operation to take place has   
   even been speculated.   
      
   For the Amateur Radio Newsline, I'm Cheryl Lasek, K9BIK, in Zion, Illinois.   
      
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   We will have more DX related news later on in this weeks Amateur Radio   
   Newsline report. (Intrepid-DX Group release)   
      
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   RADIO LAW: HAWAII DISTRACTED DRIVER LAW WITH HAM RADIO EXEMPTION SENT TO   
   GOVERNOR FOR SIGNATURE   
      
   House Bill 980, dealing with mobile cellular telephone law for the State of   
   Hawaii that contains an exemption for mobile ham radio operation has been   
   transmitted to the Governor and is awaiting his signature.   
      
   Like many other states, the new law in Hawaii states that no person shall   
   operate a motor vehicle while using a mobile electronic device, however the   
   use of a mobile electronic device for the sole purpose of making a "911"   
   emergency communication is permitted. The Hawaii law provides that no   
   person under eighteen years of age can operate a motor vehicle while   
   utilizing even a hands-free mobile electronic device, except, once again for   
   the sole purpose of making a "911" emergency call.   
      
   According to Ron Hashiro, AH6RH, in addition to radio amateurs, also exempted   
   from the law will be emergency responders using a mobile electronic device   
   while in the performance of their official duties and those operating under   
   FCC Part 90 Land Mobile Radio rules.   
      
   Not exempted are those using Family Radio Service, users of the General   
   Mobile Radio Service, Citizens Band radio operators, marine radio, the   
   aviation band, text messaging and of coarse those making non emergency calls   
   using hand held cellular telephone.   
      
   Penalties include a fine of not less than $100 and not more than $200 for a   
   first violation. A second violation within that occurs within one year   
   brings with it a fine of not less than $200 and not more than $300. For a   
   violation that occurs within two years of two prior violations and for the   
   fourth and each subsequent violation regardless of when they were committed,   
   a fine of not less than $300 and not more than $500 can be assessed.   
      
   If signed by the Governor, the new Hawaii distracted driving law will take   
   effect on July 1st. The full text is on the web at   
   tinyurl.com/hawaii-cell-final. (AH6RH via Facebook and other published news   
   reports)   
      
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   RESCUE RADIO: TEXT ALERTS ISSUED AFTER BOSTON MARATHON BOMBINGS   
      
   Boston officials did use cellphone text messages, known as Wireless Emergency   
   Alerts in the aftermath of the marathon bombings. That's according to Rick   
   Wimberly of alerting consultancy Galain Solutions.   
      
   The former broadcaster and current consultant to FEMA told Radio World that   
   the Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency or MEMA has the ability and   
   authority to issue imminent threat Wireless Emergency Alerts messages and   
   did do on April 19th. Specifically, MEMA issued a shelter-in-place order,   
   by tweeting out a message to that effect.   
      
   According to Wimberly, Wireless Emergency Alerts complement EAS system   
   because the text messages remind users to tune in to their local broadcast   
   stations for more detailed information. Whether or not the EAS system   
   itself was placed into formal use in the marathon bombing aftermath is still   
   open to debate. (RW)   
      
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   COMMUNICATIONS LAW: COMMISSIONER WANTS FCC TO LOOSEN OWNERSHIP RULES   
      
   FCC commissioner Ajit Pai says that if the FCC proceeds to count some Joint   
   Sales Agreements toward local TV station ownership caps, it would be an   
   error. This is because Pai believes that the Commission must treat   
   broadband as a complement, not replacement, for broadcast use of spectrum.   
      
   His remarks came in a recent speech to the Media Institute. In it, Pai wants   
   the FCC to loosen the local ownership rules, and found it amazing that the   
   proposal currently on the table would tighten them by adding the Joint Sales   
   Agreements and possibly shared service agreements.   
      
   Pai pointed to a Joint Sales Agreement between two stations in his home state   
   of Kansas. There, a Univision affiliate and an Entravision station were   
   able to create the only Spanish-language newscast in the state. Another he   
   cited was in Missouri between the broadcasters Nexstar and Mission that   
   allowed for expanded news coverage.   
      
   A Joint Sales Agreement sometimes known as a Limited Sales Agreement is an   
   agreement in which one company agrees to operate a radio or television   
   station owned by another license holder. In essence, it is a sort of lease   
   or time-buy arrangement. (Multichannel News, Wikipedia)   
      
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   BREAK 1   
      
   From the United States of America, We are the Amateur Radio Newsline, heard   
   on bulletin stations around the world including the KC8LMI repeater serving   
   Aurelius, Michigan.   
      
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   WORLDBEAT: WEB RADIO EXECS MEET IN BRUSSELS FOR RAIN SUMMIT   
      
   An Internet radio summit is coming to Europe next month. Amateur Radio   
   Newsline's Jeff Clark, K8JAC, has the details:   
      
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   Internet radio executives from across Europe will meet in Brussels on   
   Thursday, May 23rd for the second annual RAIN Summit Europe. This is   
   according to Kirk Hansen who is the publisher of the RAIN Radio and Internet   
   newsletter.   
      
   RAIN Summit Europe will take place at the Hotel Bloom. The conference will   
   be a daylong event featuring panels and presentations along with speakers   
   and other opportunities for European networking executives to consider the   
   future of radio in the digital world.   
      
   RAIN conferences are educational and networking events for the Internet radio   
   and on-line audio industries. For the past decade these conferences have   
   been presented several times each year in North America and feature top   
   speakers and panelists from around the world.   
      
   I'm Jeff Clark, K8JAC.   
      
   --   
      
   For those who may be wondering these conferences are not in any way connected   
   with Hap Holly, KC9RP's weekly RAIN Report based in Chicago. (RW)   
      
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   ENFORCEMENT: COMMISSION UPHOLDS $17,000 FINE AGAINST BROADCASTER   
      
   Turning to regulatory enforcement, word that the full commission has upheld a   
   decision by the Enforcement Bureau and has ruled that Mt. Rushmore   
   Broadcasting owes $17,000 for violations of the agency's EAS and public file   
   rules.   
      
   Earlier, the bureau denied the company's 2011 petition to reconsider the fine   
   levied for failing to ensure the operational readiness of the station's EAS   
   gear, failing to maintain a complete public inspection file for stations and   
   failing to operate the Studio to Transmitter Link from its licensed   
   location.   
      
   Now in its final judgment in this matter the full Commission says that Mt.   
   Rushmore Broadcasting did not dispute the facts or that the violations took   
   place. Rather that the broadcaster had only substantially reiterated all of   
   the arguments previously considered and rejected. The FCC also noted that   
   Mt. Rushmore Broadcasting did not demonstrate that the Enforcement Bureau   
   made an error in its findings. Nor did it provide financial documentation   
   to support its repeated request that the fine be reduced or eliminated.   
      
   The full commission upheld the Enforcement Bureau's original order and said   
   payment is due within 15 days. In the meantime, the government filed a   
   complaint in federal district court against Mt. Rushmore Broadcasting to   
   recover the money. That case will be dismissed if the licensee makes the   
   payment, according to the agency.   
      
   Mt. Rushmore Broadcasting is the licensee of KRAL-AM, KIQZ-FM, and Studio to   
   Transmitter link WHB734, in Rawlins, Wyoming. (FCC, RW)   
      
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   INDUSTRY NEWS: SPX DIELECTRIC TO CEASE MAKING ANTENNAS   
      
   One of the nation's best known manufacturers of broadcast and two-way antenna   
   systems, transmission lines and associated products is closing its doors.   
   Amateur Radio Newsline's Skeeter Nash, N5ASH, reports:   
      
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   SPX Communications Technologies, formerly Dielectric Communications, will   
   cease its broadcast television, radio and wireless antenna manufacturing   
   operations effective June 29th. Dielectric as it is still better known had   
   already begun letting customers know that it plans to get out of the antenna   
   business.   
      
   The company was started in 1942 as Dielectric Products Corp., which   
   specialized in developing transmission lines for wartime radar system use.   
   The company has been located in Raymond ME since 1954. It installed its   
   first Digital TV broadcast antenna in 1994 and provided more than 1200   
   broadcasters with Digital Television transmission solutions.   
      
   SPX acquired Dielectric in 2001. According to the CGC Communicator, over the   
   years Dielectric produced some of the finest broadcast antennas made in the   
   United States, and its closure represents a significant blow to U.S.   
   manufacturing capabilities.   
      
   For the Amateur Radio Newsline, I'm Skeeter Nash, N5ASH.   
      
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   More on the shuttering of this historic company is on the web at   
   tinyurl.com/dialectric-closes. (RW, CGC)   
      
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   RESCUE RADIO: ETON ZONE GUARD RECEIVER   
      
   Eton Corporation has a new product that may well be of interest to hams   
   involved in emergency response operations or those who live in regions where   
   getting accurate emergency alerts are a necessity.   
      
   Called the ZoneGuard, it is a portable battery-powered AM/FM radio that   
   receives NOAA weather and Specific Area Message Encoding or S.A.M.E. local   
   emergency messages. The ZoneGuard radio will also flash an internal 3 level   
   High-visibility color alert light bar and emit warning sounds when local   
   warning messages are activated. On top of that, it is also programmable so   
   multiple geographic areas can be programmed into it for emergency message   
   reception. Best of all is the price for this little gem at under $40 street   
   and available where most consumer electronics are sold.   
      
   And less we forget, the radio also carries a Red Cross identification brand   
   on it and a portion of sales profits goes to that organization. (RW)   
      
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   RADIO READING: SPRING 2013 5MHZ NEWSLETTER NOW AVAILABLE   
      
   The Spring 2013 edition of The 5MHz Newsletter is now available for free   
   download. This edition features news about 5 MHz amateur band allocations,   
   the latest update of the Worldwide Amateur 5 MHz Allocations Chart, plus   
   stories on 5 MHz Web Software Defined Radios and much more. You can   
   download your copy at tinyurl.com/dxlpgyj. (GM4WO, Southgate)   
      
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   HAM HAPPENINGS: 4 DAYS IN MAY CONCURRENT WITH HAMVENTION 2013   
      
   The 18th annual Four Days in May the QRP and Homebrew mini-convention held   
   concurrently with the Dayton Hamvention beginning on Thursday May 16th. The   
   venue is once again the Holiday Inn located in Fairborn, Ohio which is just   
   about twenty minutes to the east of the Hara Arena.   
      
   Guest speakers this year feature Roy Lewallen W7EL, Rick Campbell KK7B and   
   George Dobbs G3RJV, and others. Thursday evening will include a   
   presentation from Ten-Tec at which there will be a new product announcement.   
   Events on Thursday and Friday evenings are free of charge. More   
   information along with tickets for the seminars, the Buildathon and Grand   
   Banquet can be bought online at www.qrparci.org/fdim. (W4DU, G4GXL)   
      
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   HAMVENTION 2013: ARRL AWARD CHECKING AT HAMVENTION   
      
   Bill Moore, NC1L, says that the ARRL Awards Staff will be present at the 2013   
   Dayton Hamvention to check applications for all ARRL awards. These include   
   DXCC, WAS, VUCC, WAC and the Extra Class Certificate.   
      
   A detailed PDF file is available to help guide you through the card checking   
   process so that everything proceeds smoothly at   
   tinyurl.com/arrl-awards-dayton-2013. If, after reviewing the PDF file and   
   you have questions, send an e-mail to Bill Moore, NC1L, at bmoore (at) arrl   
   (dot) org. (NC1L)   
      
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   HAMVENTION NEWS: TECHNICIAN LICENSE CLASS AT HAMVENTION 2013   
      
   A Technician level Ham Radio Class will be held at the Dayton Hamvention on   
   Saturday, May 18th.   
      
   The session runs from 9AM until 4PM and will be held at the Hara Arena   
   Hamvention venue. Immediately following the conclusion of the class a team   
   of Volunteer Examiners will be on-hand to administer the Technician class   
   exam.   
      
   You must pre-register for the class and yes, there is homework. Info on   
   what's in the class and how to enroll can be found at   
   http://www.hamclass.net/hamvclass.htm   
      
   Interested students should not delay as there is limited room and once the   
   class fills, enrollment will be closed.   
      
   The class will be again sponsored by Mitch Stern, W1SJ. If you have any   
   questions please contact him at w1sj@arrl.net   
      
   Stern tells Amateur Radio Newsline that this will be his 4th year of   
   providing these classes at the Dayton Hamvention but that he has actually   
   been teaching 1 and 2 days classes for 21 years. (W1SJ)   
      
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   HAMVENTION 2013: W9FIZ ANNOUNCES HE CANNOT PROVIDE ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT TEST   
   STATION   
      
   Barry Gose, W9FIZ, who had previously announced a number of free services at   
   Hamvention 2013 has been forced to cancel a few of them. This after he was   
   advised by a fellow ham who is an attorney that since he is not licensed,   
   bonded, or insured to test electronic equipment that he would be exposing   
   himself self to considerable liability. Gose says that based on this that   
   he will not be unable to offer any service that involves testing electronic   
   devices of any kind in any way shape or form. However, W9FIZ still plans to   
   attend and both his free advertisement board and 2 meter paging service will   
   still be available. (W9FIZ)   
      
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   BREAK 2   
      
   This is ham radio news for today's radio amateur. From the United States of   
   America, We are the Amateur Radio Newsline with links to the world from our   
   only official website at www.arnewsline.org and being relayed by the   
   volunteer services of the following radio amateur:   
      
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   CHANGING OF THE GUARD: W9JUV - S.K.   
      
   The changing of the guard in our world of amateur radio continues with the   
   sad news of the passing of our longtime friend and colleague Joseph J. "Joe"   
   Schroeder, Jr. W9JUV on Tuesday, April 30th. Bill Pasternak, WA6ITF, is   
   here with more on the life of this truly dedicated ham radio operator:   
      
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   When he passed away at age 83, Joe Schroeder, W9JUV, was perhaps best known   
   as the founding editor of the weekly H-R Report newsletter published in the   
   1970's by Ham Radio Magazine. This was the first independent amateur radio   
   news source other than the ARRL's W1AW broadcasts and its Directors Letters.   
   In addition to HR Report, Joe was also a member of the Ham Radio Magazine   
   editorial staff from its inception and continued with it for many years. He   
   also served as a reporter for this news service during its formative days as   
   the Westlink Radio News.   
      
   Joe was licensed as W9JUV since 1946. An accomplished DXer, he was active on   
   all bands from 160 meters through 432 MHz. His ham radio achievements   
   included being on the DXCC Honor Roll since early 1970's; achieving 6 Meter   
   DXCC, Worked All Continents and Worked All States.   
      
   W9JUV was a life Member ARRL, AMSAT and the QCWA. Over the years he had held   
   various positions with ARRL, AMSAT and the Old Old Timers Club. He was also   
   a member of the PJ2T Contesting Group, the Northern Illinois DX Association,   
   and the Radio Club of America.   
      
   Professionally W9JUV was a former Motorola engineer and Managing Editor of   
   Electronic Instrument Digest magazine. He was the founder of the Chicago   
   area-based firm Consultek Consulting as well as being an authority on   
   firearms history and gun collecting. In the latter he was the owner of   
   Handgun Press Publishing Co. and wrote or edited many books and articles in   
   that field. A private pilot since 1956 he was also active with Civil Air   
   Patrol.   
      
   And less I forget to mention, Joe was a close friend of this reporter for the   
   better part of 40 years and will never be forgotten. There are some special   
   people who touch ones life, and for me, Joe Schroeder, W9JUV, ranks at the   
   very top.   
      
   I'm Bill Pasternak, WA6ITF, in Los Angeles.   
      
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   Joe Schroeder, W9JUV is survived by his wife of 55 years Janet, N9LGI; his   
   son Brad, daughter Elizabeth Anderluh and two grandchildren. Speaking for   
   the family, Joe's daughter Elizabeth says that a memorial service will be   
   held for him at some point in the near future. In lieu of flowers,   
   memorials may be made to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, 651 W.   
   Washington Blvd., Suite 400, Chicago, Illinois 60661 or Cal's Angels, 721   
   Aston Lane South, Elgin, Illinois 60177. (ARNewsline(tm))   
      
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   ON THE AIR: FIRST CLASS CW OPS CLUB CELEBRATES 75 YEARS   
      
   Members of the First Class CW Operators Club will take to the air in May with   
   many using special calls. This to celebrate the 75th anniversary of that   
   organization.   
      
   Nearly 50 special FOC suffix calls, and 6 calls with unique prefixes will be   
   on the bands throughout the month. The special call GB75FOC will be   
   activated by a group of English members each day in May and special versions   
   of the club call G4FOC will be used in non-English U.K. countries. In   
   addition, the call M0RSE will be on the air as well.   
      
   An FOC 75 award will be available at the three levels of bronze, silver and   
   gold. For full information about the award as well as QSL routing to   
   stations involved in this celebration, simply take your web browser to   
   www.g4foc.org and then follow the link to FOC 75th Anniversary. (KR3E)   
      
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   ON THE AIR: CELEBRATING ST CYRIL AND METHODIUS DAY   
      
   Now here' a rather interesting one. A special event station signing LZ2013KM   
   will be activated by members of Bulgarian Federation of Radio Amateurs   
   between May 1st and the 31st.   
      
   This operation is to celebrate a national holiday known as St. Cyril and   
   Methodius day. Operation will be on all the High Frequency bands with QSL's   
   going only via the LZ bureau.   
      
   And who were St. Cyril and Methodius you ask? Well they were the creators of   
   the Cyrillic alphabet, and we thought you might like to know. (Z1BJ)   
      
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   DX   
      
   In DX, JA9LSZ is reported as being currently active from Nepal as 9N7SZ. His   
   operation is on the High Frequency bands only. If you work him please QSL   
   to JA9LSZ.   
      
   According to SQ8X posting on the FT5XM Web page the group hopes to set sail   
   for Amsterdam Island on January 15, 2014 and arrive on the 24th. Landing   
   operations will begin as soon as the sea conditions and weather allow. Once   
   the team is ashore, they will have 18 days to set up, conduct the   
   DXpedition, and tear down for departure. You can follow developments at   
   www.amsterdamdx.org   
      
   JJ8DEN was to be active from Puka Puka Atoll in French Polynesia From April   
   30th through May 7th. This will be followed by an operation from Raivavae   
   Island in the Austral Island group as KH0PR stroke FO from May 8th to the   
   15th. He will be active on High Frequency bands using CW , RTTY and PSK.   
   QSL via JJ8DEN.   
      
   Members of the Dutch Society of Radio Amateurs will be active as 9H25 from   
   Qawra, Malta between May 20th and June 4th. This in celebration of the   
   groups 25th Holiday DXpedition to that nation. Operations will be on 80   
   through 6 meters using CW and SSB. QSL via PI4KGL   
      
   Lastly, a DXpedition made up of members of the Oceania DX Group will activate   
   Norfolk Island as VK9NT between May 3rd and the 13th. They plan to have 4   
   stations covering 80 through 10 meters operating CW, SSB and RTTY. An   
   "Online QSL Request Service" will be available for bureau, and direct cards   
   on ClubLog which is the preferred method. If for some reason you cannot use   
   the ClubLog or Logbook of the World, paper QSL can go direct to VK2CA.   
      
   (Above from various DX news sources)   
      
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   RADIO IN SPACE: NASA MISSION TO STUDY EQUATORIAL ELECTRICAL STORM   
   PROPAGATION   
      
   And finally this wee, a NASA funded sounding rocket mission will launch from   
   an atoll in the Pacific in the next few weeks to help scientists better   
   understand and predict the electrical storms in Earth's upper atmosphere.   
   These severe weather outbursts can interfere with satellite communication,   
   the global positioning system and other space-based communications including   
   some used by radio amateurs.   
      
   The mission is called EVEX which stands for the Equatorial Vortex Experiment.   
   It will consist of the launch two rockets from the Kwajalein Atoll in the   
   Marshall Islands for a twelve minute information gathering journey through   
   the equatorial ionosphere above the South Pacific. The twin spacecraft will   
   measure events in two separate regions of the ionosphere to see how they   
   work together to drive the ionosphere from placid and smooth to violently   
   disturbed. Such information could ultimately lead to the ability to more   
   accurately forecast this important aspect of space related weather.   
      
   The launch window for EVEX runs through May 10th. More on this propagation   
   study mission is on-line at tinyurl.com/nasa-storm-rocket (Space Daily)   
      
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   NEWSCAST CLOSE   
      
   With thanks to Alan Labs, AMSAT, the ARRL, the CGC Communicator, CQ Magazine,   
   the FCC, the Ohio Penn DX Bulletin, Radio Netherlands, Rain, the RSGB, the   
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   Young Ham of the Year Award is now open. Full details and a nominating form   
   are on our website at www.arnewsline.org/yhoty.   
      
   For now, with Bill Pasternak, WA6ITF, at the editors' desk, I'm Jim Davis,   
   W2JKD, on Frorida's Sunshine Coast saying 73 and we thank you for listening.   
      
      
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