Amateur Radio Newsline(tm) Report 1781 - September 30 2011   
      
   Amateur Radio Newsline report number 1781 with a release date of Friday,   
   September 30th, 2011 to follow in 5-4-3-2-1.   
      
   The following is a QST. FEMA issues new emergency communications guidelines   
   to the public but neglects to mention any form of personal two way radio.   
   Also, scouting gets ready for the annual Jamboree On The Air, the leader of   
   the aborted DX0DX Spratley Island operation says all donations will be   
   refunded in full, CQ Publishing to offer all of its magazines in the digital   
   domain and a ham radio song gets a new look on the World-Wide-Web. All this   
   and more on Amateur Radio Newsline(tm) report number 1781 coming your way   
   right now.   
      
      
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   RESCUE RADIO: FCC AND FEMA ISSUE PERSONAL COMMUNICATIONS EMCOMM TIPS TO THE   
   PUBLIC BUT NEGLECT TWO-WAY RADIO   
      
   The FCC and FEMA have issued guidelines on what steps citizens should take   
   before, during and after a local disaster, but no personal form of two way   
   radio is included. Amateur Radio Newsline's Don Carlson, KQ6FM is here with   
   the details:   
      
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   In an FCC press release, Chairman Julius Genachowski said that when disaster   
   strikes, the ability to communicate is essential. However, power outages   
   and other issues can interfere with the way people ordinarily communicate,   
   making it harder to reach loved ones or emergency services.   
      
   Genachowski noted that the FCC is committed to ensuring the public's safety   
   through the reliability of our nation's communications networks. But there   
   are also simple steps that consumers can take to prepare for a disaster as   
   well as practical ways to better communicate during and after an event. As   
   such, Genachowski encourages all Americans to become familiar these the new   
   communications tips and share them with friends and family.   
      
   Also making a statement was FEMA Administrator Craig Fugate. He said that   
   between the East Coast earthquake, Hurricane Irene, Tropical Storm Lee, and   
   wildfires in Texas and California, the public has received a lot of powerful   
   reminders that disasters can strike anytime. This in turn and can often   
   make it difficult for the public to communicate with friends, loved ones or   
   emergency personnel.   
      
   Fugate said that an important part of preparing for disasters includes   
   getting ready for potential communications challenges. He called the new   
   guidelines simple tips that are easy for anyone to follow and could make a   
   world of difference when it matters the most.   
      
   Among the simple steps suggested by the two agencies is to keep charged   
   batteries and car-phone chargers available for back-up power for your cell   
   phone. Also to not rely on Internet based telephones that come with bundled   
   services. This means having hard copper wire service between you and the   
   phone company central office. Also, keep at least one non-cordless wireline   
   phone in your home because in most cases it will work even if you lose   
   power. Also have a battery powered radio or television receiver available   
   along with some spare batteries.   
      
   It should be noted that personal communications services including 11 meter   
   C-B, the Family Radio Service and Amateur Radio were not mentioned in the   
   new tips jointly issued by FEMA and the FCC. There is no mention of having   
   a set of inexpensive Family Radio Service in your home. Nothing said about   
   owning a battery powered C-B radio set to the local REACT channel or getting   
   to know a neighbor who is a ham radio operator that will likely have   
   communications when all else has failed.   
      
   The tips do note that broadcasters are a strong source of time critical   
   information but also note that citizens should avoid putting strain on   
   easily overburdened wireless service networks by watching streaming   
   broadcasts and other high bandwidth services.   
      
   For the Amateur Radio Newsline, Im Don Carlson, KQ6FM, in Reno.   
      
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   You can see the entire lists by taking your web browser to   
   tinyurl.com/fcc-emergency-advice.   
   (FCC, TVBR, Others)   
      
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   RESTRUCTURING: REVISED REGION 1 HF BANDPLAN UNVEILED   
      
   A revised International Amateur Radio Union Region One High Frequency Band   
   Plan has been published. The changes are minor, and affect only the 40 and   
   10 meter bands in Europe, Africa and the middle-East.   
      
   On 40 meters, the CW contest-preferred segment of 7 point 000 to 7 point 025   
   MHz has been withdrawn. In practice this means in practice that CW contests   
   on 40 meters are no longer confined to the first 25 kHz segment.   
      
   On 10 meters the changes are to the FM portion of the band. This includes   
   adjustments to the simplex channels and the addition of four new repeater   
   channels. A copy of the new IARU Region One High Frequency Band Plan can be   
   obtained at www.irts.ie/downloads. (IARU - R1)   
      
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   HAM RADIO AND SCOUTING: JOTA 2011 - OCTOBER 15 - 16   
      
   Get Ready for Scouting's Jamboree on the Air. This year's JOTA takes place   
   on October 15th and 16th. Amateur radio Newsline's Mark Abramovich, NT3V,   
   is here with the details:   
      
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   This international event is getting a big push this year from the Boy Scouts   
   of America, which, in cooperation with the American Radio Relay League, has   
   been promoting not only participation of Scouts, but ham mentors who have a   
   great opportunity to become Elmers to the next generation of potential radio   
   operators.   
      
   Jim Wilson, K5ND, is the national organizer for the Boy Scouts of America   
   participation in Jamboree on the Air...   
      
   "Jamboree on the Air is the largest Scouting event in the world," Wilson   
   explains. "Last year, the World Organization of Scouting Movement reported   
   just over 700,000 Scouts participated in the event from just under 6,000   
   stations around the world."   
      
   This year, Wilson says the BSA and ARRL, have teamed up to boost U.S.   
   involvement. And, so far, the numbers are looking pretty good.   
      
   "We have 76 stations registered and if we count up the number of participants   
   that they're expecting at their event, we're right around 10,000," Wilson   
   says.   
      
   Many of the American stations will be setting up at weekend camporees or   
   jamborees with a big opportunity to introduce Scouts to the fun of talking   
   on the radio, using a computer for PSK activity, or even talking to an   
   astronaut.   
      
   "NA1SS, which is the International Space Station, is going to be on the air   
   throughout the JOTA weekend," Wilson says. "Astronaut Mike Fossum (KF5AQG),   
   who is also a Scoutmaster, is going to be on the air during breaks from his   
   work schedule.   
      
   "And, they think he's going to be available most of the passes around the   
   world. The uplink is 144.490 and the downlink is 145.800 megahertz. So watch   
   for that. I think that will be pretty cool."   
      
   Wilson, is also the new trustee for the Boy Scouts of America K2BSA call   
   sign. He says you'll hear that and other special call signs on during JOTA.   
      
   "K2BSA actually has authorized some operations in California, here in Texas,   
   in Alabama,"   
      
   Wilson says. "A number of 1-by-1 call signs like W2H is out of the Southern   
   New Jersey Council and there's quite a few others."   
      
   Wilson cautions that JOTA operators, in the excitement of the moment, have to   
   also be aware of third-party agreements.   
      
   "We have some information on that on our website, third-party traffic   
   agreements," Wilson says. "So, if they're talking with a particular country   
   that doesn't allow third-party traffic, they do need to be cautious.   
      
   "The ARRL keeps that list up to date working with the IARU and so we link to   
   that list and we warn them about those concerns because we don't want to get   
   anybody into trouble."   
      
   Wilson says the best resource on JOTA right now is the BSA's own website,   
   which contains all the right links.   
      
   "We offer a website with resources on there for Scouting leaders and for   
   amateur radio operators to get involved in Jamboree on the Air," Wilson   
   says. And that's at www.scouting.org/jota."   
      
   Look for KC3BSA, Venture Crew 59's station on the air from eastern   
   Pennsylvania on JOTA Friday night and Saturday during JOTA. Stop by and talk   
   to some of our Scouts.   
   For the Amateur Radio Newsline, I'm Mark Abramowicz, NT3V, in Philadelphia.   
      
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   If you have the time, please get on the air October 15th and 16th, and   
   support this very worthwhile scouting and ham radio event. (ARNewsline(tm),   
   NT3V)   
      
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   DX NEWS: VK3FY SAYS ALL DX0DX DONATIONS WILL BE REFUNDED IN FULL   
      
   Chris Dimitrijevic, VK3FY, says that every dollar donated to the now   
   cancelled DX0DX Spratley Island DXpedition will be refunded. In an e-mail   
   to Newsline, VK3FY says that as the organizer and team leader of the DX0DX   
   operation that he will refund every team member, sponsor and the generous DX   
   foundations the full amount of their contribution payment made.   
      
   Previously, it was announced that the refunds may be less than the amount   
   contributed. But in his e-mail to us VK3FY says that he has decided that   
   he will personally make up any monetary shortfalls from his own funds.   
      
   As reported last week, the long planned DX0DX was cancelled due to concerns   
   about the personal safety of those traveling in the   
      
   For information concerning DX0DX refunds including refunds to DX Foundations   
   please e-mail chris (at) vk3fy (dot) com. We will have more DX related   
   stories as the end of this weeks newscast. (Via e-mail from VK3FY)   
      
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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 Three Rivers Amateur   
   Radio Club repeater serving Philadelphia Pennsylvania.   
      
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   RADIO LAW: GOP QUESTIONS FCC SPECTRUM GRANT TO LIGHTSQUARED   
      
   Opponents of the proposed LightSquared national broadband network operating   
   adjacent to Global Positioning System or GPS frequencies have new allies.   
   The Republican party. Norm Seeley, KI7UP, has more in this report:   
      
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   The proposed LightSquared high speed broadband network appears to be becoming   
   a true political hot potato. This as the GOP raises the question of   
   political favoritism in the FCC granting of a permit to the company to begin   
   experimental construction of the system almost a year ago.   
      
   On Thursday, September 8th several leading Republicans questioned why the   
   Federal Communications Commission fast-tracked an initial approval of the   
   LightSquared proposal. A company that the GOP claims to have ties among   
   Democrats. It also questions the use of spectrum that other agencies say   
   disrupts GPS devices that are an integral part of hurricane-tracking   
   systems, military and commercial airlines and millions of civilian users.   
      
   At a House hearing, Republicans criticized the FCC for not using its own   
   engineers to examine whether LightSquared's technology posed interference   
   issues. The agency admitted that it relied on tests run by LightSquared and   
   the Global Positioning System supply industry. But the FCC has defended its   
   process, saying it has led to better understanding of an emerging   
   technology.   
      
   Republican lawmakers note that the FCC gave a crucial green light this past   
   January for LightSquared to begin building its system without a full   
   commission vote. This, despite warnings from companies and federal agencies   
   that the satellite network would harm communication systems essential to   
   national security and public safety.   
      
   An FCC spokeswoman added that the agency granted expedited approval for   
   LightSquared's proposed national broadband system only on the condition that   
   the company resolves interference problems with GPS providers and other   
   technologies.   
      
   But GOP lawmakers and members of a coalition formed by the GPS industry noted   
   that the spectrum used by LightSquared was never intended for cellular   
   telephones or other broadband devices. Rather back in 2002 the FCC granted   
   a license to LightSquared, then known as SkyTerra, on the condition that its   
   primary business would be to provide services for satellite phones.   
      
   For the Amateur Radio Newsline, I'm Norm Seeley, KI7UP, following the   
   politics from Scottsdale, Arizona.   
      
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   With Republicans and Democrats in Congress at odds over just about every   
   issue, the LightSquared proposed broadband communications system could find   
   itself trapped in a long and very bitter political power play. (Published   
   News Reports)   
      
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   ENFORCEMENT: UNLICENSED STATION IN PUERTO RICO FINED $15000   
      
   The FCC has issued a $15000 Notice of Apparent Liability to Eleuterio Lebron   
   of Guayama, Puerto Rico. This for operating a radio station without   
   Commission authorization to be on the airwaves.   
      
   After receiving an interference complaint this past June, agents from the San   
   Juan office traced the source of radio transmissions on 88.5 MHz to a   
   building in the city of Guayama. They then made measurements and determined   
   the signals exceeded Part 15 operation limits. During a station inspection,   
   Lebron confirmed over the phone that he owned the station. He then told the   
   operator on duty to take the station off the air.   
      
   In issuing its decision to fine Lebron the FCC said thathe controlled the   
   station's operations, and the agency found that he willfully operated the   
   station in apparent violation of the rules. Because the operation occurred   
   on more than one day, the regulatory agency also found that the apparent   
   violation was repeated.   
      
   The base fine for operating a station without a license is $10,000. Because   
   Lebron had been warned verbally and in writing illegal back in February 2010   
   that operating a station without a license was, and continued to operate the   
   station anyhow, the commission tacked on another $5,000, bringing the total   
   fine to $15,000.   
      
   Lebron was given the customary 30 days to pay or ask to have the fine   
   cancelled or reduced. (FCC)   
      
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   RADIO BUSINESS: CQ PUBLISHING TO OFFER ALL MAGAZINES IN DIGITAL FORMAT   
      
   New York based hobby electronics publisher Richard Ross, K2MGA, has announced   
   that his CQ Communications will launch multi-platform digital editions of   
   all of its magazine titles before the end of 2011. These titles include CQ   
   magazine, CQ VHF, Popular Communications and WorldRadio Online.   
      
   According to Editorial Director Rich Moseson, W2VU, the digital editions will   
   supplement, not replace, current print editions, and will feature   
   enhancements not possible in the print medium. Versions will be available   
   for a variety of online and mobile platforms including PC, Mac, iPhone,   
   iPad, Android 2.0 and higher.   
      
   Examples of features that will be possible in the digital world include live   
   links to all World Wide Web addresses listed in each issue as well as   
   supplemental content. This will include such additions as photo albums,   
   audio and video files, software and more.   
      
   The digital editions of the CQ publications will be hosted by Zinio dot com.   
   Zinio is one of the top names in the e-magazine publiushing business.   
   Moseson says that CQ's choosing of Zinio will assure that our magazines will   
   always be able to take advantage of new technology when it becomes   
   available.   
      
   The digital launch will begin in late October with the November issue of an   
   enhanced, multi-platform, version of WorldRadio Online, which will again   
   become a paid-subscription publication. This will be followed by the   
   November issue of CQ, which, appropriately, is the magazine's first annual   
   Technology Special. The fall issue of CQ VHF and the December issue of   
   Popular Communications will round out the introductions.   
      
   Digital editions will be available by single copy and by subscription.   
   Details will be in the near future in the magazines and on all CQ   
   Communications websites. Moseson noted that many CQ book titles are already   
   available in digital form on CD. (CQ)   
      
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   HAM HAPPENINGS: AMSAT 2011 SYMPOSIUM - NOVEMBER 4 - 6 IN SAN JOSE CA   
      
   Turning to ham happenings, the 2011 AMSAT Space Symposium will be held   
   November 4th through the 6th at the Wyndham Airport hotel in San Jose,   
   California. This annual gathering will feature sessions on satellite   
   operating techniques, the latest plans from the amateur satellite world and   
   much more. Coinciding with the symposium, the AMSAT Board of Directors will   
   hold its annual meeting at the same venue on November 3rd and 4th. If you   
   plan to attend either or both, you can register on-line at   
   tinyurl.com/space-symposium-reg (ANS)   
      
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   HAM HAPPENINGS: MUD 2011 OCT. 13 - 16 IN CONNECTICUT   
      
   The North East Weak Signal Group is sponsoring the combined Eastern VHF/UHF   
   conference and Microwave Update 2011 Conference. The dates are October 13th   
   to the 16th at the Holiday Inn Hotel in Enfield, Connecticut. As a special   
   treat this year a tour of the Haystack Observatory in Massachusetts will be   
   available to those interested. More about this once a year gathering is   
   on-line at www.microwaveupdate.org (WZ1V, VHF Reflector)   
      
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   HAM HAPPENINGS: "THE FINAL LAUNCH" TEAM EFFORT CONTINUES   
      
   And a follow up to a previous story about Special Event Station N4S that   
   recently commemorated "The Final Launch" of America's Space Shuttle Program.   
   This with the flight of Atlantis from the Kennedy Space Center on mission   
   STS-135.   
      
   It turns out that during its operation, N4S made 2,956 contacts world-wide   
   and QSL requests are being processed. Several "QSL parties" by members of   
   the North Brevard Amateur Radio Club are making progress in responding to   
   all of those amateur radio operators requesting confirmation. More about   
   this one is on-line at www.northbrevardamateurradioclub.com   
   (AA4MI)   
      
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   ON THE AIR: VA3IF IN MEMORY OF PEACE AND REMEMBRANCE   
      
   Canada's Guelph Amateur Radio Club will once again be operating special event   
   station VA3IF at the birthplace of Lieutenant Colonel John McCrae House in   
   Guelph, Ontario. John McCrae was the author of the poem "In Flanders   
   Fields". The station will honor the twin concepts of peace and remembrance.   
   It will operate from the McCrae House Museum from November 5th to the 11th   
   on 80 through 10 meters as well as IRLP node 2260. (VE3XTM via RAC)   
      
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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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   NAMES IN THE NEWS: REP. GREG WALDEN W7EQI GIVEN FAITH & FREEDOM AWARD   
      
   Some names in the news this week. First up is United States Representative   
   Greg Walden, W7EQI, of Oregon who was recently presented the Faith and   
   Freedom Award. This, by the National Religious Broadcasters its at its   
   annual Capitol Hill Media Summit.   
      
   Greg Walden is the Chairman of the Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on   
   Communications and Technology. The Faith and Freedom Award award is   
   presented annually to a legislator who is considered to be a stalwart   
   defender of religious liberty. Past recipients include Congressman Mike   
   Pence of Indiana and former U.S Senator Sam Brownback of Kansas. (RW)   
      
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   NAMES IN THE NEWS: CO6CBF MAY BE FIRST SATELLITE VUCC FROM CUBA   
      
   Hector Martinez, CO6CBF, has uploaded his 100th satellite QSL in Logbook of   
   the World and is expected to become the first satellite VUCC award recipient   
   in Cuba. Meantime, George Carr, WA5KBH says that he has received the   
   satellite contact logs and cards from Hector and is ready to perform as QSL   
   manager. Contacts from CO6CBF home grid of EL92 and his recent trip to EL91   
   and FL01 are being processed. If you have made contact with Hector, please   
   send your cards to his callbook address and include a SASE. (WA5KBH)   
      
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   NAMES IN THE NEWS, W8ILC RETIRES FROM ARRL FIELD ORGANIZATION AFTER 50 YEARS   
   OF SERVICE   
      
   And after more than five decades of continuous service, Ron Moorefield,   
   W8ILC, has announced that he is retiring from the ARRL Field Organization   
   effective October 1st.   
      
   Currently the District Emergency Coordinator for Ohio District Three, W8ILC   
   began his volunteer service back in 1960 as the Assistant Emergency   
   Coordinator for Ohio's Montgomery, Preble and Greene Counties in 1960. In   
   1963 he was appointed Emergency Coordinator for these same counties from   
   1963 to 1983. When the ARRL started the District Emergency Coordinator   
   position, he took on that role and served in it to the present.   
      
   Over his five decades of service, Moorefield was involved in a number of   
   major emergency response callouts. These include the 1974 and 2000 Xenia   
   tornadoes, the September 1978 Miamisburg train derailment, several   
   blizzards, numerous ice storms and many floods.   
      
   During his tenure, Moorefield said that his group developed a very good   
   relationship with the American Red Cross and many other served agencies. In   
   announcing his retirement W8ILC said that he will continue to support ARES   
   but that after more than 50 years that he feels its time to turn group's   
   leadership over to new blood.   
      
   In addition to his five decade participation in Ohio ARES Moorefield has also   
   been one of the true guiding lights of the yearly Dayton Hamvention since   
   its inception. (ARNewsline(tm))   
      
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   ON THE AIR: NEW 6 METER NET IN GEORGIA   
      
   A group of hams near Atlanta, Georgia, have begun a weekly 6 meter net and   
   welcome everyone who might wish to participate. Check in is at 00:30 UTC on   
   50.155 Mhz. The gathering is kept informal and conducted for the purpose of   
   increasing the activity level on the 6 meter band. The current net control   
   station is Rob Momon, N4VPI, located in La Grange about 60 miles southwest   
   of Atlanta. If you hear them, please join in. (W4GCB)   
      
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   ON THE AIR: ANNOUNCING REGISTRATION FOR ILLW 2012   
      
   With 11 months to go, some 70 entities have already signed up almost   
   instantly after registration for the 2012 International Lighthouse and   
   Lightship weekend opened. This fun ham radio celebration continues to grow   
   and it's no surprise that those already listed make an early commitment to   
   show their strong support.   
      
   The 2012 International Lighthouse and Lightship Weekend will be held on   
   August 18th and 19th. Ongoing information along with registration can be   
   found on-line at illw.net. You can also follow this event by becoming a   
   friend of its Facebook page with more than 1,000 fans so far. (VK3PC)   
      
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   DX   
      
   In DX, word that Routuma Island should now be on the air. In a press release   
   issued late last week the 3D2R team said that it had assembled in Suva,   
   Fiji, and was preparing for its two day ocean voyage to Rotuma. They   
   anticipated arriving late in the evening on September 27th and hoped to be   
   on the air early on September 28th. If you make contact, QSL via YT1AD   
      
   W1UE will be operating from the 6Y1V contest station on Jamaica through   
   October 4th. His activity will focus on the low bands using CW, SSB and   
   RTTY, as time permits. QSL via his home callsign using any call directory   
   dated 2009 or later.   
      
   DL2NUD, DL8YHR and DL9MS will be active as 8P9HP, 8P9DL and 8P9MS,   
   respectively, from Barbados between November 7th and the 21st. Their   
   operation will be on the High Frequency bands as well as 6 and 2 meter   
   moonbounce. QSL via their home callsigns.   
      
   The countdown has started on the Mediterraneo DX Club's DXpedition to Nepal.   
   This operation is slated to begin on November 13th and run through the 25th.   
   More information on this one is on-line at www.mdxc.org/nepal2011   
      
   VE3EY and VE3TA will be active portable FJ from St. Barthelemy between   
   November 22nd and the 29th. Using a T Oh 3 prefix callsign. Their   
   operation will will include the CQ World Wwide DX CW Contest on November   
   26th and 27th as a Multi-Single entry. QSL via their home callsigns.   
      
   Lastly, word that DL5YMM will be active portable HK0 from San Andres Island   
   from October 5th to the 13th. No operating times or frequencies have been   
   announced. If you work him, QSL as directed on the air.   
      
   (Above from various DX news sources)   
      
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   THAT FINAL ITEM: COME AND JOIN US ON THE AIRWAVES - REVISITED   
      
   And finally this week, the story of a music video about ham radio. It title   
   is "Come and Join Us On The Airwaves" and it was written and performed by   
   Andrew John Huddleston, OZ5E. Andrew, along with his wife Lissa Ladefoged,   
   are country music devotees who live in Aarhus, Denmark, and are likely best   
   known simply as The Ham Band. This, as a result of their 1994 CD of amateur   
   radio related songs simply titled "Seek You."   
      
   About a decade ago, Andrew and Lissa produced a ham radio video titled "Come   
   And Join Us On the Airwaves." The video features Andrew in a tuxedo atop a   
   100 foot high tower and Lissa at the 60 foot level performing the song while   
   un-corking a bottle of Champaign. Unfortunately, when the video was posted   
   to YouTube, the technology of the day did not do justice to the visual   
   content. Now with the advent of High Definition video on the YouTube site,   
   that has all changed:   
      
   --   
      
   OZ5E: "The original version of the video that we uploaded to YouTube wasa   
   actually quite good quality. I would say medium quality. It was viewed by   
   about 18,000 people which I thought was quite impressive.   
      
   "And then the strangest thing happened. Some other people; I think two or   
   three other individuals, have uploaded really low quality versions of the   
   video (with) the wrong aspeact ratio and rotten sound and these versions   
   have been viewed by no less than half a million people. So we thought to   
   put the High Definition version out there so that people can see that our   
   (ham) radio station is a very, very pretty one."   
      
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   Comparing the original posting to the new upload by Andrew using true 720p   
   high definition video is breathtaking. Especially when you look past the   
   singers on Andrew's tower and gaze at the splendor of the Danish countryside   
   where it was produced. It's so sharp and crystal clear that its as close as   
   one can get to being there. You can experience the new Hi Definition "Come   
   And Join Us On The Airwaves" on YouTube. Just use the shortcut of   
   tinyurl.com/ham-song.   
      
   The groups website is in cyberspace at www.hamband.com. And less we forget   
   to mention it, everyone seen on the tower was using safety gear.   
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   For now, with Bill Pasternak, WA6ITF, at the editor's desk, I'm Jim Damron,   
   N8TMW, saying 73 and we thank you for listening.   
      
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