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Monday, August 19, 2019

Daily Ham News 8/19/19


ZD9 Emergency Fund Appeal
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By Steve G4EDG / ZD9CW On the 18/19th July, Tristan suffered a terrifying storm, the worst for nearly twenty years. Severe damage was suffered by residential, administration buildings as well as to the school and fish processing factory. Thankfully nobody was injured, but life on the island has been severely affected and work is in […]
ARRL Contest and DXCC Rules Now Prohibit Automated Contacts
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Following the direction of the ARRL Board of Directors, ARRL has incorporated changes to the rules for all ARRL-sponsored contests and DXCC, prohibiting automated contacts. These changes also apply to the Worked All States (including Triple Play and 5-Band WAS), VHF/UHF Century Club, and Fred Fish, W5FF, Memorial awards. The changes are effective immediately.
A resolution at the July ARRL Board ...
ARRL Contest and DXCC Rules Now Prohibit Automated Contacts
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ARRL - Following the direction of the ARRL Board of Directors, ARRL has incorporated changes to the rules for all ARRL-sponsored contests and DXCC, prohibiting automated contacts. These changes also apply to the Worked All States (including Triple Play and 5-Band WAS), VHF/UHF Century Club, and Fred Fish, W5FF, Memorial awards. The changes are effective immediately.
A resolution at the July ARRL Board ...
C56DF Gambia. From DXNews.com
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Don, G3XTT will be active as C56DF from Gambia in CQ WW DX CW Contest, 23 - 24 November 2019.
2019 Huntsville Hamfest photos: Vendors, Clubs and Organizations
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As promised by Huntsville Hamfest veterans, Sunday was a more relaxed day at the Huntsville Hamfest than Saturday (which was insanely busy–in a good way).
Since we had a table in the vendor section of the hamfest, I started taking many of the photos below before the doors officially opened. As you’ll see, all of the major radio manufacturers and retailers were present in Huntsville. It’s no surprise, as it turns out Huntsville is the third largest hamfest in North America (Orlando Hamcation is #2 and Hamvention #1).
[Note that Huntsville flea market photos were posted yesterday.]
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2019 Huntsville Hamfest photos: Vendors, Clubs and Organizations
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As promised by Huntsville Hamfest veterans, Sunday was a more relaxed day at the Huntsville Hamfest than Saturday (which was insanely busy–in a good way).
Since we had a table in the vendor section of the hamfest, I started taking many of the photos below before the doors officially opened. As you’ll see, all of the major radio manufacturers and retailers were present in Huntsville. It’s no surprise, as it turns out Huntsville is the third largest hamfest in North America (Orlando Hamcation is #2 and Hamvention #1).
[Note that Huntsville flea market photos were posted yesterday.]
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D44TWO Santiago Island Cape Verde Cabo Verde. From DXNews.com
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D44TWO will be active again from Praia, Santiago Island, IOTA AF - 005, Cape Verde, Cabo Verde, 29 September - 13 October 2019.
WIA Contest Champion
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Southgate ARC - G'day, this is Peter VK2PR with the WIA Contest Champion results for 2018. The WIA Contest Champion is awarded annually for the best combined effort in WIA Sponsored Contests
Ideas sought for the next FUNcube satellite
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Southgate ARC - In November the FUNcube-1 CubeSat will have been in orbit for 6 years and the FUNcube team are now soliciting suggestions for the next satellite
ICQPodcast - Long Island CW Club
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Southgate ARC - In this episode, Martin M1MRB is joined by Leslie Butterfield G0CIB, Edmund Spicer M0MNG, Matthew Nassau M0NJX, Dan Romanchik KB6NU, Ruth Willet KM4LAO and Ed Durrant DD5LP to discuss the latest Amateur / Ham Radio news. Colin M6BOY rounds up the news in brief and this episode’s feature is Long Island CW Club
DXCC Country/Entity Report
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Southgate ARC - According to the Amateur Radio Cluster Network for the week of Sunday, 11th/August, through Sunday, 18th/August there were 203 countries active
Cuba DX Group celebration
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Southgate ARC - The Cuba DX Group will be celebrating its 39th anniversary with special activity on September 1st
Bisho Hammies provide communication
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Southgate ARC - Sunday 11 August in South Africa saw the latest running of the King Williams Town Adventure Race. This challenges participants to a series of fun activities including mountain biking, walking, running, kloofing and puzzle solving
Amateur Radio Is There When All Else Fails
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Southgate ARC - Jefferson Public Radio (JPR) reports on the vital role played by radio amateurs when disaster strikes
Altrincham Wireless Society 2QV
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Southgate ARC - In the second of his mini documentary series Lewis M3HHY covers the history of the Altrincham Wireless Society 2QV
IOTA news from OPDX
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Southgate ARC - Weekly IOTA News - compiled by Tedd Mirgliotta, KB8NW, editor of the Ohio/Penn DX Bulletin
WIA Contest Champion
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Southgate ARC - G'day, this is Peter VK2PR with the WIA Contest Champion results for 2018. The WIA Contest Champion is awarded annually for the best combined effort in WIA Sponsored Contests
Ideas sought for the next FUNcube satellite
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Southgate ARC - In November the FUNcube-1 CubeSat will have been in orbit for 6 years and the FUNcube team are now soliciting suggestions for the next satellite
ICQPodcast - Long Island CW Club
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Southgate ARC - In this episode, Martin M1MRB is joined by Leslie Butterfield G0CIB, Edmund Spicer M0MNG, Matthew Nassau M0NJX, Dan Romanchik KB6NU, Ruth Willet KM4LAO and Ed Durrant DD5LP to discuss the latest Amateur / Ham Radio news. Colin M6BOY rounds up the news in brief and this episode’s feature is Long Island CW Club
DXCC Country/Entity Report
Ham Radio Update
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Southgate ARC - According to the Amateur Radio Cluster Network for the week of Sunday, 11th/August, through Sunday, 18th/August there were 203 countries active
Cuba DX Group celebration
Ham Radio Update
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Southgate ARC - The Cuba DX Group will be celebrating its 39th anniversary with special activity on September 1st
Bisho Hammies provide communication
Ham Radio Update
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Southgate ARC - Sunday 11 August in South Africa saw the latest running of the King Williams Town Adventure Race. This challenges participants to a series of fun activities including mountain biking, walking, running, kloofing and puzzle solving
Amateur Radio Is There When All Else Fails
Ham Radio Update
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Southgate ARC - Jefferson Public Radio (JPR) reports on the vital role played by radio amateurs when disaster strikes
Altrincham Wireless Society 2QV
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Southgate ARC - In the second of his mini documentary series Lewis M3HHY covers the history of the Altrincham Wireless Society 2QV
IOTA news from OPDX
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Southgate ARC - Weekly IOTA News - compiled by Tedd Mirgliotta, KB8NW, editor of the Ohio/Penn DX Bulletin
C56DF – The Gambia
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Don, G3XTT plans to return to the Gambia for the CQWW CW contest (November 23-24, 2019) with activity also before and maybe after the contest. QSL via H/c, Club Log OQRS.
J68MD – St Lucia
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Members of MARCO, The Medical Amateur Radio Council, Ltd. will be QRV from J6 St. Lucia, NA-108, from 18 October 2019 to 2 November 2019. Included in their plans are a MULTI-ONE operation using the call sign J68MD for CQWW SSB on 6 bands. Contest operators may include Jay, AA4FL, Bob K4RLC, Bruce KM2L, Diane […]
J68MD Saint Lucia. From DXNews.com
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J68MD Team will be active from Saint Lucia Island, IOTA NA - 108, in CQ WW DX SSB Contest, 26 - 27 October 2019.
WH0RU Saipan Island. From DXNews.com
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Harry, JG7PSJ will be active again as WH0RU from Saipan Island, IOTA OC - 086, 15 - 22 September 2019.
Pirates On US Navy Satellites – UHF SatCom
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Here we take a look at how to listen to the Brazillian Pirates on UHF SatCom

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Pirates On US Navy Satellites – UHF SatCom
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Here we take a look at how to listen to the Brazillian Pirates on UHF SatCom

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2019 Huntsville Hamfest photos: Flea Market
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Yesterday (Saturday, August 17), was the first day of the Huntsville Hamfest in Alabama.
Over the years, I’ve heard from a number of friends that Huntsville is a must-see hamfest. And, boy, were they right! Turns out the Huntsville Hamfest is one of the largest hamfests in North America.
The entire event is held in the amazing Von Braun Center and is fully air conditioned–a good thing as temperatures were pushing 100F/37.8C yesterday!
I took a number of. photos in the flea market area of the hamfest. In truth, though, this is only a small sampling of what was there. I told a friend that–in terms of selection and radio density–this was one of the best hamfest flea markets I’ve ever seen. If you were looking for ways to rid yourself of your hard-earned cash, this was the place to do it!
Click on the photos in the gallery below to enlarge each image. Note that I plan to take photos of the vendor/club areas today and hopefully post them tomorrow:
2019 Huntsville Hamfest photos: Flea Market
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Yesterday (Saturday, August 17), was the first day of the Huntsville Hamfest in Alabama.
Over the years, I’ve heard from a number of friends that Huntsville is a must-see hamfest. And, boy, were they right! Turns out the Huntsville Hamfest is one of the largest hamfests in North America.
The entire event is held in the amazing Von Braun Center and is fully air conditioned–a good thing as temperatures were pushing 100F/37.8C yesterday!
I took a number of. photos in the flea market area of the hamfest. In truth, though, this is only a small sampling of what was there. I told a friend that–in terms of selection and radio density–this was one of the best hamfest flea markets I’ve ever seen. If you were looking for ways to rid yourself of your hard-earned cash, this was the place to do it!
Click on the photos in the gallery below to enlarge each image. Note that I plan to take photos of the vendor/club areas today and hopefully post them tomorrow:
Encore – Classical Music on Sunday (and Friday)
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Encore – Classical Music on Shortwave – Broadcast on Sunday afternoon in Europe and USA
Encore – Classical Music this weekend is being broadcast as usual by Channel 292 (Europe) on 6070 kHz at 15:00 UTC Sunday 18th August.
And by WBCQ on 7490 kHz at 00:00 – 01:00 UTC Monday 19th August
There is a repeat on 6070 kHz on Friday 23rd August at 19:00 UTC.
This week’s show starts with a little something from Wagner’s Parsifal, then an overture from Rossini. Then some exquisite flute music from Hindemith and a concerto by Bottesini. Next some Greek chamber music and an extract from Monteverdi’s 1610 Vespers. All rounded off with some Schubert and Beethoven.
Hope you can make it – and the propagation is good.
Both Channel 292 and WBCQ do live streams if the reception is poor in your location. Easy to find their sites with a google search.
Thank you for spreading the word about Encore – Classical Music on Shortwave. And thank you to everyone for letting us know how well/badly the signal is received where you live.
Brice Avery – Encore – Radio Tumbril.
Regular Broadcast times are:
15:00 – 16:00 UTC Sunday, and repeated 19:00 – 20:00 UTC Friday on 6070 kHz (Channel 292 Germany).
00:00 – 01:00 UTC Monday on 7490 kHz 9WBCQ – Maine).
Encore – Classical Music on Sunday (and Friday)
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Encore – Classical Music on Shortwave – Broadcast on Sunday afternoon in Europe and USA
Encore – Classical Music this weekend is being broadcast as usual by Channel 292 (Europe) on 6070 kHz at 15:00 UTC Sunday 18th August.
And by WBCQ on 7490 kHz at 00:00 – 01:00 UTC Monday 19th August
There is a repeat on 6070 kHz on Friday 23rd August at 19:00 UTC.
This week’s show starts with a little something from Wagner’s Parsifal, then an overture from Rossini. Then some exquisite flute music from Hindemith and a concerto by Bottesini. Next some Greek chamber music and an extract from Monteverdi’s 1610 Vespers. All rounded off with some Schubert and Beethoven.
Hope you can make it – and the propagation is good.
Both Channel 292 and WBCQ do live streams if the reception is poor in your location. Easy to find their sites with a google search.
Thank you for spreading the word about Encore – Classical Music on Shortwave. And thank you to everyone for letting us know how well/badly the signal is received where you live.
Brice Avery – Encore – Radio Tumbril.
Regular Broadcast times are:
15:00 – 16:00 UTC Sunday, and repeated 19:00 – 20:00 UTC Friday on 6070 kHz (Channel 292 Germany).
00:00 – 01:00 UTC Monday on 7490 kHz 9WBCQ – Maine).
Propagation Report from Hannes Coetzee, ZS6BZP
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Southgate ARC - Hannes Coetzee, ZS6BZP, reports that the solar activity is expected to remain at low levels
VRT withdraws slur against radio amateurs
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Southgate ARC - Belgium's Flemish broadcaster VRT falsely said radio amateurs were likely responsible for the transmission of fictional traffic information to vehicle dashboard screens
SARL RF Noise Workshop
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Southgate ARC - The SARL RF Noise Workshop will be held at the National Amateur Radio Centre on Saturday 28 September. This workshop is presented in partnership with AMSAT SA
SARL HF Digital Contest this afternoon
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Southgate ARC - The second contest in the SARL HF Contest series is the Digital Contest taking place from 14:00 to 17:00 UTC this afternoon (Sunday) with RTTY and PSK activity on 80, 40 and 20 meters
QSO Today - John Nowacki - W3NA
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Southgate ARC - John Nowacki, W3NA, was a teenager in the early sixties when he won a contest to name a popular amateur radio line of antennas that are still sold today