Amateur Radio Newsline(tm) Report 1908 - March 7 2014   
      
      
   Amateur Radio Newsline report number 1908 with a release date of March 7,   
   2014 to follow in 5-4-3-2-1.    
      
      
   The following is a QST.    
      
      
   200 tiny satellites to be orbited in one launch this month; the ARRL   
   requests member comments on digital High Frequency operations; the IARU   
   announces the theme for Amateur Radio Day 2014; the FCC issues some stiff   
   fines to cable-casters that broadcast a commercial with EAS tones; an Oregon   
   ARES group donates a ham station to a mobile response clinic and a United   
   States ham is honored for expanding the Summits on the Air program to this   
   nation. All this and more on Amateur Radio Newsline report number 1908 coming   
   your way right now:    
      
      
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   HAM RADIO IN SPACE: LAUNCH OF TWO HUNDRED 437 MHZ PICO-SATELLITES SLATED FOR   
   MARCH 16   
      
      
   200 tiny satellites will soon launch skyward for a short stay in space.   
   Amateur radio Newsline's Bruce Tennant K6PZW, is here with the details:   
      
      
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   The largest ever launch of micro-satellites operating in the 437 MHz band is   
   planned for March 16th. That's when some 200 tiny Sprite satellites on the   
   SpaceX Falcon 9 CRS 3 mission.    
      
      
   A Sprite is a tiny, 3.5 by 3.5 cm, single-board spacecraft that was   
   developed by Zac Manchester, KD2BHC. It has a micro-controller, radio, and   
   solar cells and is capable of carrying single-chip sensors. These might   
   include thermometers, magnetometers, gyroscopes, accelerometers and the like.   
      
   The 200 Sprites will be carried in a CubeSat called KickSat. They are stacked   
   atop a spring-loaded pusher and secured by a nichrome burn wire system. On   
   reaching orbit KickSat will perform a de-tumble maneuver and establish   
   communication with Cornell University's ground station. After check-out, the   
   spacecraft will be put in a sun-pointing attitude and spun up to maintain   
   that attitude. Then a command signal from the ground station will then   
   trigger the deployment and the Sprites will be released as free-flying   
   spacecraft. These micro birds will be placed into a 325 by 315 kilometer 51.5   
   degree inclination orbit. After deployment, telemetry and sensor measurements   
   from the individual Sprites will be received through Cornell's ground station   
   in Ithaca, NY, as well as several other amateur ground stations around the   
   world.   
      
   All of the 200 Sprites operate on a single frequency of 437.240 MHz and use   
   Code Division Multiple Access. The transmitter runs only 10 milliwatts   
   transmitting Minimum Shift Keying modulated with binary data. Each data bit   
   is modulated as a 511 bit Pseudo-Random Number sequence.    
      
      
   Due to the low orbit Sprites will have a short lifetime before they re-enter   
   the atmosphere and burn up. In the best-case scenario the orbital lifetime   
   could be six weeks but realistically it may be considerably shorter depending   
   on atmospheric conditions. And while likely short lived these 200 sprites   
   will be making the space adventure of a lifetime for many experimenters come   
   true.   
      
      
   For the Amateur Radio Newsline, I'm Bruce Tennant, K6PZW, in Los Angeles.   
      
      
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   You should be able to watch the mission live on NASA TV at   
   tinyurl.com/sprite-launch   
      
      
   (KickSat project, NASA, Southgate, others)   
      
      
   **'   
      
      
   HAM RADIO IN SPACE: CUBESATS DEPLOYED FROM THE ISS   
      
      
   As we wait for the 200 sprite megamission comes word that ham radio has a   
   number of new microbirds on-orbit. On Friday, February 28th astronaut Koichi   
   Wakata, KC5ZTA deployed a batch of amateur radio CubeSats from the   
   International Space Station. These include LituanicaSAT-1, LitSat-1,   
   ArduSat-2 , UAPSAT and the 915 MHz SkyCube.   
      
   There is yet another amateur radio Cubesat still on the ISS. Its the Peruvian   
   built Chasqui-1 which was launched to the space station on February 5th. It   
   is understood that this bird is scheduled to be hand-deployed during a future   
   Russian space walk.   
      
      
   (ANS)   
      
      
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   RADIO POLITICS: ARRL BOARD REQUESTS MEMBER COMMENTS ABOUT DIGITAL MODES   
      
      
   Meantime, here on the ground, the ARRL says that it is seeking comments from   
   its members concerning the use of digital modes especially on the High   
   Frequency bands. Amateur Radio Newsline's Heather Embee, KB3TZD, has the   
   details:   
      
      
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   At its January 2014 ARRL Board of Directors meeting, a resolution was passed   
   which asked for member feedback and input pertaining to the increasing   
   popularity of data modes. The information gathered by this investigation is   
   to be used by the League's High Frequency Band Planning Committee as a means   
   to suggest ways to use our spectrum efficiently so that these data modes may   
   compatibly coexist with each other.    
      
      
   As per the resolution, the ARRL Board of Directors is now reaching out to   
   the membership and requesting input and thoughtful feedback on matters   
   specific to digital mode operation on the HF bands.   
      
      
   According to the League's announcement, the feedback on this matter may   
   include, but is not limited to, the recent proposal the ARRL made to the FCC   
   in RM 11708. This, regarding the elimination of the symbol rate restrictions   
   currently in effect.    
      
      
   The Board of Directors believes that member input in the decision making   
   process is both valuable and important as well as fostering a more   
   transparent organization. It is to this end that they have opened this   
   dialogue.   
      
      
   For the Amateur Radio Newsline, I'm Heather Embee, KB3TZD, in Berwick,   
   Pennsylvania.   
      
      
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   Comments must be received no later than March 31, 2014 to be included in the   
   Committee's report to the Board at the July 2014 ARRL Board of Directors   
   meeting. Please e-mail your comments to HF-Digital-Bandplanning(at) arrl   
   (dot) org (ARRL)   
      
      
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   HAM HAPPENINGS: THEME FOR 2014 AMATEUR RADIO DAY ANNOUNCED   
      
   The International Amateur Radio Union Administrative Council has designated   
   "Amateur Radio: Your Gateway to Wireless Communication" as the theme for   
   World Amateur Radio Day 2014. This ham radio holiday is celebrated each year   
   on April 18 to recognize the anniversary of the founding of the International   
   Amateur Radio Union in Paris, France back in 1925. The primary purpose of   
   World Amateur Radio Day is to focus a public spotlight on Amateur Radio and   
   its benefits to countries and communities. This year the International   
   Amateur Radio Union and its member-societies around the world will celebrate   
   the organization's 89th anniversary.   
      
      
   (ARRL, IARU, Southgate, others)   
      
      
   **   
      
      
   ENFORCEMENT: FCC PROPOSES ALMOST 2 MILLION DOLLAR IN FINES FOR IMPROPER USE   
   OF EAS TONES   
      
      
   The Federal Communications Commission has proposed massive fines against   
   cable television networks Viacom, ESPN, and NBC Universal, This, for   
   repeatedly transmitting an advertisement that misuses the warning sounds of   
   the nationwide Emergency Alert System. Amateur Radio Newsline's Stephan   
   Kinford, N8WB, has more:   
      
      
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   The FCC's Enforcement Bureau had initiated a large scale investigation in   
   response to consumer complaints about a commercial being transmitted on   
   multiple cable networks that used EAS tones in its content. The complaints   
   described it an advertisement promoting the release of the film "Olympus has   
   Fallen."    
      
      
   In response to the Bureau's Letters of Inquiry, each of the three companies   
   admitted that the commercial aired numerous times on multiple national and   
   regional networks under their control. Also that it used actual EAS codes and   
   the Attention Signal to advertise the film.   
      
      
   Now, as a result of the investigation, the FCC has issued an omnibus Notice   
   of Apparent Liability for a total of $1,930,000 to the companies that breaks   
   down in this way. Seven Viacom-owned networks transmitted the advertisement a   
   total of 108 times over five days, resulting in a proposed forfeiture of   
   $1,120,000. Three ESPN owned networks transmitted the advertisement a total   
   of 13 times over four days, resulting in a proposed forfeiture of $280,000.   
   Finally, seven NBC Universal owned cable networks transmitted the   
   advertisement a total of 38 times over a span of six days, resulting in a   
   proposed forfeiture of $530,000.   
      
      
   The FCC has long prohibited the transmission of actual or simulated EAS   
   Signals or tones in circumstances other than a real alert or an authorized   
   test of the EAS system.    
      
      
   For the Amateur Radio Newsline, I'm Stephen Kinford, N8WB, reporting.   
      
      
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   This case is the latest in a series of FCC enforcement actions to address a   
   recent increase in consumer complaints regarding the illegal use of EAS   
   alerting tones. All three networks are expected to file appeals. (FCC, TV   
   Technology, The Hill)   
      
      
   **   
      
      
   DX UP FRONT: ZAMBIA   
      
      
   In DX up front, word that members of the Italian DXpedition Team will be on   
   the air from Zambia until March 17th using the call sign 9J2T. They are   
   reportedly active on 160 through 6 meters using CW , SSB and RTTY. QSL this   
   operation via I2YSB either direct or on OQRS or Logbook of the World.    
      
      
   **   
      
      
   DX UP FRONT: LICHTENSTEIN   
      
      
   Down the road a bit, DL4HTK and DO5AD will be on the air as HB0DRK and   
   HB0YRK, respectively, between May 4th to the 18th from Liechtenstein. Their   
   operation will be on 80 through10 meters using CW, SSB, PSK and RTTY. QSL   
   both callsigns via DL5DRK. And we will have more DX news for you near the end   
   of this weeks bulletin.    
      
      
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   BREAK 1   
      
      
   Time to identify your station. We are the Amateur Radio Newsline, heard on   
   bulletin stations around the world, including the W8SRC repeater serving Ann   
   Arbor, Michigan   
      
      
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   RADIO LAW: HAM RADIO ANTENNA RULES DEBATED IN POWAY CALIFORNIA    
      
      
   Working to comply with federal guidelines and recent court decisions, the   
   Poway, California, City Council has signaled its intent to ease restrictions   
   on local ham radio antenna installations. Amateur Radio Newsline's Bill   
   Pasternak, WA6ITF, is in the newsroom with the details:   
      
      
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   News reports out of San Diego say that at a recent meeting, the Poway City   
   Council directed its staff to prepare a draft ordinance that will raise the   
   height limit of antennas from 35 feet to 65 feet. The new rules should also   
   make it easier and less expensive to obtain the permits to erect a ham radio   
   antenna and support structure.   
      
      
   The Federal Communications Commission licenses amateur radio operators, but   
   under PRB-1 gives municipalities some amount of limited power to regulate   
   antennas under local zoning rules. Over the years, that power has been   
   shrinking in response to numerous lawsuits brought against cities around the   
   country. While hams in Poway have not taken any legal action they have spent   
   the last decade urging the city to change its rules. The council has been   
   resistant, hoping to keep what it calls unattractive antennas from scarring   
   the city's horizon and possibly lowering property values of homes near such a   
   structure.   
      
      
   Now Poway officials are changing their stance, most likely to protect   
   against future lawsuits and bring the city within federal guidelines.   
   According to a survey conducted by Poway officials, most San Diego County   
   cities have no height limit, and few, if any, permit requirements,    
      
      
   Bob Manis is the Director of Developmental Services. By contrast, he told   
   the council that Poway has some of the most stringent antenna laws in the   
   county, including a 35-foot height limit. It also has a permitting process   
   that, among other things, requires neighbors be notified if a new antenna is   
   proposed.   
      
      
   But that appears to about to change. According to the council it has been   
   concluded that a jurisdiction must make reasonable accommodations for amateur   
   radio operators and their antenna installations. And that's good news for   
   hams living in the Poway area.    
      
      
   For the Amateur Radio Newsline, I'm Bill Pasternak, WA6ITF, in the newsroom   
   in Los Angeles.   
      
      
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   We will let you know the outcome of this proposed antenna ordnance change in   
   a future newscast.    
   More is on line at   
   http://www.utsandiego.com/news/2014/feb/19/poway-council-ham-radio-antenna   
   (San Diego Union Tribune)   
      
      
   **   
      
      
   RESCUE RADIO: FLORIDA GOVERNOR'S HURRICANE CONFERENCE   
      
      
   The 28th Annual Governor's Hurricane Conference will be held May 11 to the   
   16th at the Rosen Center Hotel and Orange County Convention Center in   
   Orlando, Florida. This conference also features an impressive presence of   
   amateur radio and ARES members. As plans for Amateur Radio-related workshops   
   and forums evolve, they will be reported in the ARRL's ARES E-Letter. More   
   information can be found on the web at flghc.org. (ARRL)   
      
      
   **   
      
      
   RESCUE RADIO: HAMS DONATE GEAR TO MEDFORD OREGON MOBILE RESPONSE TEAM   
      
      
   The La Clinica's Mobile Health Center in Medford, Oregon has gained the   
   added ability to communicate by radio during an emergency. This thanks to the   
   generous donation of a portable amateur radio station from Jackson County   
   Amateur Radio Emergency Service. Amateur Radio Newsline's Norm Seeley, KI7UP,   
   has the latest:   
      
      
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   David Dismuke is the outreach coordinator for La Clinica. He says that the   
   new ham radio station was purchased through a grant from the national Public   
   Health Preparedness Program. He says that it will be stored with the mobile   
   health center for use if an emergency takes down other forms of   
   communication.    
      
      
   The Jackson County Amateur Radio Emergency Service which made the donation   
   is an all-volunteer group of Medford area amateur radio operators trained in   
   emergency communications. The group functions under the Jackson County   
   sheriff's volunteer program and reports to the county emergency manager. It   
   operates using the services of the Rogue Valley Manor K7RVM repeater on   
   147.00 MHz and has nearly two dozen amateur radio stations placed throughout   
   the county. This includes those set up at hospitals, fire stations, the   
   county Emergency Coordination Center, the health department and the 911   
   dispatch center.   
      
      
   The La Clinica Mobile Health Center team is part of Jackson County's plan   
   for responding to major emergencies. The mobile health center would not be   
   part of the initial response, but could be called on in the following days to   
   provide health care services.    
      
      
   For the Amateur Radio Newsline, I'm Norm Seeley, in Scottsdale, Arizona.   
      
      
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   The equipment donated by the Jackson County Amateur Radio Emergency Service   
   will help clinic workers remain connected in case of a disaster and enable   
   them to help send information to and from other emergency responders. More is   
   on the web at tinyurl.com/medford-radio-donation (Mail Tribune)   
      
      
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   RADIO BUSINESS: HRD SOFTWARE ACQUIRES RIGHTS TO SAM CALLBOOK   
      
   HRD Software has announced that it has acquired the rights to the SAM   
   Callbook CD. HRD says that it will honor the current subscriber base and   
   continue to send out the monthly CD's starting in March.    
      
      
   HRD says that it will also be developing a Windows interface for the   
   Callbook. Windows 32, 64 bit and Windows RT versions are planned, as well as   
   incorporating the Callbook data into HRD Logbook. This will provide immediate   
   downloads for United States and Canadian calls from the internet inside of   
   HRD Logbook. More information about the SAM Callbook CD will be on the HRD   
   Website in late March.   
      
   HRD Software has also announced the release of Ham Radio Deluxe 6.2   
   Preview/Beta 2 This includes many fixes for issues the user-base has found.   
   The list of the fixes and enhancements for Beta 2. is on the HRD website at   
   www.ham-radio-deluxe.com. (HRD Software)   
      
      
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   RADIO BUSINESS: RADIO AMATEURS OF CANADA PARTNERS UP WITH RFINDER    
      
   Radio Amateurs of Canada and RFinder have announced a new business agreement   
   effective March 1st. As of that date, Radio Amateurs of Canada has endorsed   
   RFinder as the official Worldwide Repeater Directory for all Canadian amateur   
   radio operators.    
      
   RFinder is described as a steadily growing worldwide repeater directory. In   
   addition to single site machines RFinder also lists IRLP, Echolink, AllStar,   
   D-STAR, MotoTRBO and even Winlink information in over 175 countries.    
      
   Canadian hams purchasing the RFinder application will financially benefit the   
   Radio Amateurs of Canada through the terms of this new agreement. (RAC,   
   VA3GX/VE2HHH)   
      
      
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   NAMES IN THE NEWS: FCC TO APPOINT TRAVIS LEBLANC ACTING CHIEF OF ENFORCEMENT   
      
      
   Some names in the news. FCC Chairman Tom Wheeler has announced his intent to   
   appoint Travis LeBlanc as acting Chief of the agency's Enforcement Bureau.   
   LeBlanc previously served as a top deputy and senior advisor to California   
   Attorney General Kamala Harris where he spent his time overseeing the   
   office's complex operations and activities. This included but was not limited   
   to issues involving complex litigation and policy matters on a broad range of   
   issues such as technology regulation, telecommunications, high-tech crime,   
   cyber-security, privacy, intellectual property and antitrust. During his time   
   with the Office of the California Attorney General, he established and   
   oversaw California's first high-tech crime and privacy enforcement units. He   
   also secured global agreements with a number of high-tech companies to   
   protect consumer privacy, promote online safety and respect intellectual   
   property rights. (FCC)   
      
      
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   NAMES IN THE NEWS: US HAM HONORED FOR EXPANDING SOTA PROGRAM    
      
      
   Guy Hamblen, N7UN, who has been recognized for his work in helping to   
   establish the popular Summits on the Air or SOTA award program in the United   
   States. Hamblen was selected by the Summits on the Air Management Team to   
   receive the SOTA Sherpa Award which presented annually and is sponsored by   
   SOTA Beams. This is an outdoor radio specialist. The award consists of a   
   handsome certificate and some store credit at the SOTA Beams online shop.   
   (SOTA)   
      
      
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   HAM HAPPENINGS: SE VHF SOCITY CONFERENCE APRIL 25 - 26   
      
      
   Turning to happenings in the world of amateur radio, the 2014 Southeastern   
   VHF Society Conference will be held on April 25th and 26th at the Hilton   
   Atlanta Northeast in the Atlanta suburb of Norcross, Georgia. The conference   
   will kick off with a luncheon on Friday. During the conference there will be   
   seminars, sessions as well as noise figure testing and antenna testing. A   
   banquet with speaker on Saturday evening to close the festivities. For   
   further information on speakers, agenda, etc. please check this link   
   svhfs.org/conference.html (W4KXY)   
      
      
   **   
      
      
   HAM HAPPENINGS: CHARLESTON W.VA. HAMFEST - MARCH 15   
      
      
   And if you happen to be in or around this are on Saturday, March 15th, then   
   you are cordiality invited to attend the 30th Annual ARRL Charleston West   
   Virginia Hamfest. This event will take place from 9 AM to 2 PM local time at   
   the Coonskin Armory, 1707 Coonskin Drive in Charleston, West Virginia.   
   Admission is only $6 at the gate and ham radio exams will be administered by   
   a V-E Testing Team at 12:30 P.M.. For info contact this reporter, Jim Damron   
   N8TMW by e-mail to n8tmw (at) arrl (dot) net mailto:n8tmw@arrl.net. I hope to   
   meet some of you there. (Charleston W. VA. Hamfest)   
      
      
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   BREAK 2   
      
      
   This is the Amateur Radio Newsline, heard on bulletin stations around the   
   world including the volunteer services of the following radio amateur.   
      
      
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   THE CHANGING OF THE GUARD: PAST ARRL GENERAL MANAGER, QST EDITOR JOHN   
   HUNTOON, W1RW - (SK)   
      
      
   The changing of the guard continues with the sad news that former ARRL   
   General Manager and QST Editor John Huntoon, W1RW, became a Silent Key on   
   February 23rd at the age of 97. Huntoon of East Hartford, Connecticut, served   
   as ARRL Secretary and General Manager from 1961 until 1975. A Full Charter   
   Life Member of ARRL, he also was the Secretary of the International Amateur   
   Radio Union and Editor of QST.    
      
      
   John Huntoon was an Illinois native who became interested in radio and   
   electronics as a youngster and he obtained the amateur radio call of W9KJY in   
   1932, while he was still in high school. Soon he was deeply involved in   
   traffic handling and becoming very proficient in radiotelegraphy. In 1936 he   
   was elected Illinois Section Communications Manager which was the forerunner   
   of the current Section Manager position. He also served as Secretary of the   
   Chicago Area Radio Club Council.   
      
      
   Following his tenure as ARRL General Manager, Mr. Huntoon served as ARRL   
   treasurer from 1976 until 1980. He also was active in the Quarter Century   
   Wireless Association and was on its board of directors. His daughter said he   
   remained active in the QCWA until recently. (ARRL)   
      
      
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   EMERGING TECHNOLOGY: MDSR V2.8 SOFTWARE NOW AVAILABLE    
      
   Modulator Demodulator Software Radio or MDSR has upgraded its software to   
   bring radio amateurs the best audio quality out of your existing analog rig.   
   This, by turning it into an Intermediate Frequency Software Defined Radio.    
      
      
   According to the MDSR team, a simple and reversible modification on many   
   analog transceivers is all it takes to connect the down converter to a sound   
   card of the computer running Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8. MDSR works with any   
   symmetrical HF transceiver. Best of all the MDSR version 2.8 software is free   
   to use for amateur radio operators. More about it is at   
   tinyurl.com/mdsr-2014. Just click on MDSR kit and Installation. (MDSR Team)   
      
      
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   HAM RADIO IN SPACE: SA AMSAT EXPANDS ITS SCHOOL'S SATELLITE PROJECT   
      
      
   South Africa AMSAT has expanded its call for schools to submit proposals for   
   small scientific projects to be included in the KLETSkous CubeSat project.   
   Each proposal will be evaluated and the five most original and practical ones   
   will be selected to build a prototype. The school projects selected to build   
   prototypes will be invited to make a brief presentation at the South Africa   
   AMSAT Space Symposium to be held on May 23rd at the Innovation Hub in   
   Pretoria. The closing date for proposals is 31 March 2014. More about this   
   project is at amsatsa.org.za. (SARL)   
      
      
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   ON THE AIR: AMERICAN LEGION AMATEUR RADIO CLUB TO CELEBRATE LEGION'S 95TH   
   BIRTHDAY WITH SPECIAL EVENT STATION   
      
      
   The American Legion Amateur Radio Club will operate special event station   
   K9TAL on Saturday, March 15th between1400 to 2100 UTC. This to commemorate   
   the 95th anniversary of the American Legion. The primary frequency to look   
   for K9TAL will be 14.275 MHz on 20 meters. A full color certificate will be   
   available to those who work and QSL K9TAL. More information is on the web at   
   www.legion.org / hamradio. (TALARC)   
      
      
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   ON THE AIR: K5B TO COMMEMORATE BATAAN DEATH MARCH   
      
      
   The Mesilla Valley Radio Club of Las Cruces, New Mexico will be operating   
   Special Events Station K5B on March 23rd, This in conjunction with the 25th   
   Annual Bataan Memorial Death March Marathon event to be held at the nearby   
   White Sands Missile Range. K5B will be operating as near as possible to   
   21.337, 14.330, 7.225, and 3.893 MHz as band conditions permit. Those QSLing   
   with a self addressed stamped envelope will receive a commemorative card in   
   return. More information about the event is available at www.n5bl.org /   
   bataan. (WB4AEJ)   
      
      
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   ON THE AIR: TESLA MEMORIAL HF CW CONTEST MARCH 8 - 9   
      
      
   And while a bit of short notice, the 2014 Tesla Memorial Contest will be   
   held March 8th starting 18:00 UTC and ending at 8:00 UTC on the 9th. The   
   competition is open to operators world-wide. Participants must use CW only on   
   the 80 meter band. Points are awarded for distance between stations. For full   
   details are at tinyurl.com/tesla-memorial. (IRTS)   
      
      
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   DX   
      
      
   In DX, DD5ZZ is now active as 8P9BZ from Dover Beach, Barbados and will be   
   there through March 13th. His activity is holiday style on 40 through 10   
   meters using mainly the digital modes. QSL to DD5ZZ either direct or via the   
   DARC QSL Bureau.    
      
      
   ZS6AYU will once again be active as C91GR from Mozambique between March 16th   
   through the 19th. His operation will be holiday style on 40 through 10 meters   
   using CW only at 350 watts into a Cushcraft R7000 vertical. QSL via ZS6AYU   
   either direct or via the bureau.    
      
      
   DL7DF will lead a team of operators to activate Sri Lanka between March 10th   
   and the 23rd. Activity will be on 160-6 meters using several stations   
   operating CW and SSB. One station will be exclusively dedicated to RTTY,   
   PSK31 and SSTV. They will upload the full logs of the DXpedition to Logbook   
   of the World within 6 months after the DXpedition. QSL via DL7DF, direct or   
   by the Bureau.    
      
      
   Members of the Amateur Radio Taipei will be active as BP0P during the CQ   
   World Wide SSB Contest on March 29th and 30th as a Multi-2 entry. QSL via   
   BP0P.    
      
      
   Lastly, F5SGI will be active stroke CT9 from the Madeira Islands between   
   April 5th to the 12th. His operation will be on 80 through10 meters using   
   mostly CW. QSL via his home callsign either direct or via the bureau.    
      
      
   (Above from OPDX and other sources)   
      
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   THAT FINAL ITEM: CCTV REPLACING CB ON I-80 IN OMAHA   
      
      
   And finally this week, is CB radio is giving wway to emerging technology? In   
   one area of the United States that appears to be the case as we hear from   
   Amateur Radio Newsline's Cheryl Lasek, K9BIK:   
      
      
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   It does appears that 11 meter Citizens Band radio is taking a back seat with   
   truckers on Interstate 80 in and around Omaha, Nebraska. This after the   
   installation of road watching cameras tied to a control center that alerts   
   those driving the corridor of problems that may lie ahead through high   
   visibility electronic signs.    
      
      
   Tim Persing has been a truck driver for the past 24 years. He says that the   
   new alerting system has taken the place of CB radio, at least in that   
   geographic area. A half decade ago, CB radio was the only way to warn   
   truckers about upcoming problems on roadways. But thanks to new technology,   
   they are seeing more than they can hear on CB.   
      
      
   Gary Forman is with the Nebraska Department of Roads. He says that truckers   
   do pay attention to those signs. For example if word is put out not to use   
   I-80 bypass on I-680, we see all the truck traffic in compliance.   
      
      
   For the Amateur Radio Newsline, I'm Cheryl Lasek, K9BIK, in Zion, Illinois.   
      
      
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   While this might be true in that one area of Nebraska, 11 meter CB is still   
   going strong with long-haul truckers across the length and breadth of this   
   nation and our neighbors to the North and South. (Omaha Now)   
      
      
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