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home | newest check | boards | help index | log | ps | userlogin | send sysop | slog | status forward | bcm news | users | version | remove cookiePY2BIL > ARNR 28.11.25 20:40l 344 Lines 15326 Bytes #6 (0) @ WW BID : 100909PY2BIL Read: GUEST Subj: Amateur Radio Newsline Report 2509 for Friday, November 28th Path: JH4XSY<N3HYM<VE3CGR<VE6NAS<VE2PKT<PY2BIL<PY2BIL Sent: 251128/0831 @:PY2BIL.SP.BRA.SOAM Sally 7.4.0 $:100909PY2BIL From: PY2BIL@PY2BIL.SP.BRA.SOAM Amateur Radio Newsline Report 2509 for Friday, November 28th, 2025 Amateur Radio Newsline Report Number 2509 with a release date of Friday, November 28th, 2025 to follow in 5-4-3-2-1. The following is a QST. The US government and a radio operator agree on his fine for unlicensed broadcasting. A foundation grant helps Bangladesh hams continue their outreach on universities -- and the FunCube, satellite AO-73, marks 12 years in space. All this and more as Amateur Radio Newsline Report Number 2509 comes your way right now. ** BILLBOARD CART ** PIRATE RADIO BROADCASTER AGREES TO ,200 PAYMENT JIM/ANCHOR: Our top story this week takes us to Washington, D.C. The US Federal Communications Commission has announced that the government will be collecting a payment from an unlicensed radio operator in Massachusetts, settling an enforcement case from last year. We have more from Kent Peterson KCﾘDGY. KENT: The operator of a pirate radio station in Cape Cod, Massachusetts, has agreed to pay ,200 to the US Treasury as part of a consent decree with the FCC. According to a recent report on the RadioWorld website, the FCC said that the radio operator, Robert Bellinger, had been broadcasting on 93.1 FM without a license. The payment, which is part of his consent decree, was substantially reduced from the agency's original proposed forfeiture of 0,000 which it sought in 2024 in a notice of apparent liability. The RadioWorld report said that Bellinger responded to the notice at the time and told the FCC he was not able to pay the amount. An FCC review of his finances resulted in an alternative solution -- a consent decree in which Bellinger admitted to his illegal broadcasts and a commitment to make the voluntary contribution specified. This is Kent Peterson KCﾘDGY. (RADIOWORLD) ** PROBE INTO COLLISION BETWEEN AIRLINER, WEATHER BALLOON JIM/ANCHOR: The nation's aviation investigation agency has been busy looking into what led to a midair collision recently between a commercial airliner and a high-altitude weather balloon. For those details, we turn to Ralph Squillace KK6ITB. RALPH: In the US, the National Transportation Safety Board is investigating the midair collision in late October between a United Airlines flight and a lightweight weather balloon over Moab, Utah that left the pilot injured and prompted an emergency landing in Salt Lake City. According to a report on the KOMO TV News website, the Boeing 737 was flying at 36,002 feet when it crossed paths with a high-altitude balloon from WindBorne Systems of Palo Alto, California. News reports said that the lightweight global sounding balloon was launched a day earlier from Spokane, Washington. Global sounding balloons use radiosondes to transmit atmospheric conditions and other data gathered during their flights. A statement on the WindBorne company website said that the incident was the only midair impact in the company's record of more than 4,000 launches. Media reports said the captain's right arm suffered minor cuts and some of the flight crew members were hit by glass from the first officer's shattered windshield. No cabin pressure was lost and the plane was landed safely without further incident. This is Ralph Squillace KK6ITB. (KOMO TV NEWS, WINDBORNE SYSTEMS) ** YASME GRANT BOOSTS BANGLADESH AMATEURS' CAMPUS OUTREACH JIM/ANCHOR: The Amateur Radio Association of Bangladesh has been given a grant from the Yasme Foundation to support its university-based campaign that has been bringing amateur radio to the next generation. Jim Meachen ZL2BHF has that story. JIM: It's been a busy year for the Amateur Radio Association of Bangladesh whose members have been touring 24 university campuses as part of a formal programme to bring the science and the spirit of ham radio to students. The initiative recently received a grant from the Yasme Foundation to support the ongoing educational work. In July, the association spent time with students at the University of Liberal Arts in Bangladesh, working in collaboration with the school's Adventure Club. Other campus visits included the Canadian University of Bangladesh and ZNRF University, where the students were able to experience satellite communication. In October, Stamford University Bangladesh welcomed the amateur club. With the help of the school's Robotics Club and the IEEE [Eye Triple E] Student Branch, the amateurs presented a workshop that showcased fundamentals of RF, satellite communication and disaster response. The not-for-profit, California-based Yasme Foundation supports initiatives that bring amateur radio to young people, especially in developing nations, by providing grants, awards and scholarships. This is Jim Meachen ZL2BHF. (425 DX BULLETIN, YASME FOUNDATION, FACEBOOK) ** FCC EYES REALLOCATION OF UPPER C-BAND JIM/ANCHOR: In the US, yet another part of the radio spectrum is being prepared for auction. Jack Parker W8ISH tells us what's next. JACK: The Federal Communications Commission is exploring reallocation of part of the upper C-band in the US. In a unanimous vote at its November 20th meeting, the commission studied a draft version of a Notice of Proposed rulemaking which will guide its actions going forward. The FCC will be asking broadcasters and satellite users for comment on a number of options for reallocating 4.0 through 4.2 GHZ before it moves to the competitive-bidding stage no later than July of 2027. The FCC will also be inviting comment from other users of the C-band who may be using frequencies near the portion being eyed for reallocation. When the lower half of the C-band was reallocated five years ago, its use was assigned for wireless services. Broadcasters' satellite services were moved from there to the upper half of the band. This is Jack Parker W8ISH. (RADIOWORLD) ** FUNCUBE, SATELLITE AO-73, MARKS 12 YEARS IN SPACE JIM/ANCHOR: The FunCube CubeSat known as AO-73, is not quite a teenager - but it's getting there. It just marked 12 years in space. Launched from Russia in November of 2013, the small satellite carries a full-time UHF to VHF linear transponder with an output of 300 mW PEP. Hams have been making good use of the FunCube for both CW and SSB. Its orbit takes it over the British Isles and Europe six times a day - with three passes each in the morning and evening. According to AMSAT News Service, more than 11,631,536 frames of telemetry have been collected by ground stations - in many cases, schools - since the satellite first went into service. Happy birthday, FunCube! (AMSAT NEWS, AMATEUR RADIO DAILY) ** ENSURING DISABLED AMATEURS ARE NOT EXCLUDED IN THE UK JIM/ANCHOR: Whether you're a new ham or someone who's been on the air for quite some time, it's still nice to have an advocate. The Radio Society of Great Britain is looking for a just that person - a volunteer with a special devotion to helping radio operators with disabilities. We hear more from Jeremy Boot G4NJH. JEREMY: Having a disability of any kind should not keep an amateur, or a would-be amateur, off the air. Recognising this, the RSGB is seeking someone to fill a new volunteer role as Accessibility Champion. The best candidate will raise public awareness of challenges for radio operators with disabilities while connecting those amateurs with community groups, assistive technologies and other resources. The RSGB's move comes just a few weeks after the IARU Region 1 announced an upcoming activity by its Program for Disabled Radio Amateurs. Organisers have declared a region wide campaign on the 3rd of December in connection with the United Nations International Day of Persons with Disabilities. Hams have been encouraged to host a special event station, an open house or a relevant educational forum. Meanwhile, the RSGB is interested in hearing from candidates to fill their post. A description of the role can be found on the Society website, rsgb dot org (rsgb.org). The contact person is board director Nathan Nuttall, 2MﾘOCC This is Jeremy Boot G4NJH. (RSGB) ** BREAK HERE: Time for you to identify your station. We are the Amateur Radio Newsline, heard on bulletin stations around the world, including the KﾘAMA repeater in Glenwood Springs, Colorado and the linked KDﾘNU repeater in Aspen, Colorado on Sundays at 10:30 a.m. local time. ** ARRL SCHOLARSHIP DEADLINE APPROACHES JIM/ANCHOR: The deadline to apply for an ARRL scholarship to be given in 2026 is fast approaching. Applicants have until noon on December 30th. The ARRL Foundation makes more than 150 scholarships available in amounts ranging from 00 to 5,000. Recipients must be active, FCC-licensed young radio operators. Different scholarships have different criteria, however, and some awards, such as the Amateur Radio Digital Communications scholarships, are available to active licensed hams outside of the US. There are also three 10-10 Scholarships available to all radio amateurs who are not necessarily US citizens, residents nor holders of a US license. For descriptions of all the scholarships and an online application form, visit the link the text version of this week's newscast at arnewsline.org [DO NOT READ: https://www.arrl.org/scholarship-program ] (ARRL) ** ANNUAL 'AM NIGHT' REKINDLES HISTORY FOR CINCINNATI HAMS JIM/ANCHOR: History itself will be getting on the air soon when the Greater Cincinnati Amateur Radio Association hosts its annual AM night. Paul Braun WD9GCO gives us the details - and some of the history behind it. PAUL: Rigs of every vintage - and quite a few new ones - will be tuned to 1.936 MHz on December 18th for pre-net check-ins at 6:30 p.m. Eastern Time. This will be a very special edition of the Greater Cincinnati Amateur Radio Association 1936 Net. It was, in fact, October of that year when the then- newly-formed association started hosting this regular net. The popular on-air activity came to a halt with the start of second World War and did not resume until 1986 - the year that club members decided to revive it and mark the association's 50th anniversary. The net managers are Jay, K8CJY and Geoff W8GNM. Bill, NM4A, is the net control operator and an average of 65 stations check-in each week. This special net is expected to last two hours. After pre-net check-ins, the net iself gets going at 9 p.m. Eastern. Hams around the US are invited to fire up their rigs - any rigs. Tom KDﾘIEL told Newsline in an email: [quote] "This is a great opportunity to hear some classic AM rigs, heavy metal, military, broadcast AM transmitters, state of the art software-defined radio...and virtually any ham radio capable of AM mode." [endquote] This is Paul Braun WD9GCO. (GEOFF, W8GNM; TOM, KDﾘIEL) ** WORLD OF DX In the World of DX, Lasse, DL9LU is active on the air as DPﾘGVN at the Neumayer [NOY-MEYER] III Station in Antarctica, IOTA Number AN-016. Listen for him on HF and via the QO-100 satellite. He will be in Antarctica until shortly before Christmas of 2026. Vlad, OK2WX and Paula, OK2YL are on the air holiday style from Panama as HP3/OK2WX and HP3/OK2YL, respectively until the 10th of December. They are using CW and SSB, concentrating on 160, 80 and 40 metres. Be listening as well for Vlad in the CQ WW DX CW Contest on the 29th and 30th of November and the ARRL 160-Meter Contest, which takes place from the 5th through to the 7th of December. Listen throughout December for the callsign 4T95O which is on the air to mark the 95th anniversary of the Radio Club Peruano, OA4O [OH A FOUR OH]. Look for activity throughout December on 40-10 metres, as well as on 6m, 2m and 70cm, CW, SSB, FM, RTTY, and FT8. Nadia, OZ7AM is on the air as OX7AM from Greenland, IOTA Number NA-018, through to the 3rd of December. She will be using mainly CW and will be heard in the CQ WW DX CW Contest. For all these stations listed, please see QRZ.com for QSL details. (425 DX BULLETIN) ** KICKER: NEWS FROM A VERY JOLLY NET CONTROL STATION JIM/ANCHOR: We are ending this week's newscast with Santa Claus. OK, you may not believe in him but Newsline's reporters do - in fact, we've all been very, very good this year - except, maybe, for Don Wilbanks AE5DW. So here's Don now, on his very best behavior, talking with Big Red about this year's 20th annual Santa Net. DON: Starting on Friday, November 28th, Santa will be calling CQ on 3.916 MHz starting at 7 pm Central Time. Are you ready for the pileups, Santa? SANTA: Ho-Ho-Ho, I've been ready since December 26th of last year. It's all about the kids, Don. You know, the hams with the 3916 Nets are the elves who make it happen every night, right up until Christmas Eve. Check-ins begin a half-hour before the net starts. We're giving kids the gift of amateur radio because, as you know, radio creates the kind of magic that even us grown-ups can believe in. There are relay stations listening to make sure the kids get their contacts. Some of them are kids of hams who were kids themselves during our earliest Santa Nets. So, Don, would you tell everyone how to find out more? DON: Sure, Santa! For details about the Santa Net, visit the website CQSanta.com. You'll also find details on how to check in. SANTA: Don? DON: Yes, Santa? SANTA: You know what? You're a good boy, after all. DON: Gosh thanks! Now about that nice new SDR transceiver......? This is Don Wilbanks AE5DW. ** HAIKU AND CLOSE If you haven't sent in your ham radio haiku yet, what's been stopping you? Visit our website at arnewsline.org and as you compose your ode to your favorite online activity, we will help you use the correct number of syllables to make an authentic haiku. Submit your work and then sit back and wait to hear whether you are the winner of this week's challenge. The winner gets a shout-out on our website, where everyone can find the winning haiku. NEWSCAST CLOSE With thanks to Amateur News Daily; AMSAT News Service; ARRL; David Behar; 425DX Bulletin; Geoff, W8GNM; K O M O TV News; QRZ.com; Radio Society of Great Britain; Radioworld; shortwaveradio.de; Tom, KDﾘIEL; Windborne Systems website; Wireless Institute of Australia; Yasme Foundation; YouTube; and you our listeners, that's all from the Amateur Radio Newsline. We remind our listeners that Amateur Radio Newsline is an all-volunteer non-profit organization that incurs expenses for its continued operation. If you wish to support us, please visit our website at arnewsline.org and know that we appreciate you all. We also remind our listeners that if you like our newscast, please leave us a 5-star rating wherever you subscribe to us. For now, with Caryn Eve Murray KD2GUT at the news desk in New York, and our news team worldwide, I'm Jim Damron N8TMW in Charleston West Virginia saying 73. As always we thank you for listening. Amateur Radio Newsline(tm) is Copyright 2025. Amateur Radio Newsline retains ownership of its material even when retransmitted elsewhere. All rights are reserved. 73 de Bill, PY2BIL PY2BIL@PY2BIL.SP.BRA.SOAM +--------------------------------------------------------------------------+ BBS: PY2BIL - Timed 28-Nov-2025 08:31 E. South America Standard Time
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