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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 21.02.25 20:34l 345 Lines 15593 Bytes #8 (0) @ WW BID : 98982PY2BIL Subj: Amateur Radio Newsline Report 2469 for Friday, February 21st Path: JH4XSY<JE7YGF<LU4ECL<LU9DCE<PY2BIL<PY2BIL Sent: 250221/0828 @:PY2BIL.SP.BRA.SOAM Sally 7.2.061 $:98982PY2BIL From: PY2BIL@PY2BIL.SP.BRA.SOAM Amateur Radio Newsline Report 2469 for Friday, February 21st, 2025 Amateur Radio Newsline Report Number 2469 with a release date of Friday, February 21st, 2025 to follow in 5-4-3-2-1. The following is a QST. The UK regulator considers spectrum sharing on the 6 GHz band. Argentina gets ready to host that nation's first international gathering of YLs -- and hams await production on a film about the Silent Key Art Bell, who was once the King of Late Night Radio in the US. All this and more as Amateur Radio Newsline Report Number 2469 comes your way right now. ** BILLBOARD CART ** UK REGULATOR EYES SPECTRUM SHARING ON 6 GHZ BAND STEPHEN/ANCHOR: We begin this week with a story about spectrum-sparing. The concept is nothing new for radio amateurs, but now in the UK, the regulator is proposing that, for the first time, spectrum-sharing should be done between two different technologies. We have the details from Jeremy Boot G4NJH. JEREMY: With traffic increasing in the UK for the usage of both Wi-Fi and mobile services, Ofcom is exploring ways for both technologies to share the upper part of the 6 GHz band - frequencies between 6.425 and 7.125 GHz. The regulator is hoping that its implementation will benefit mobile networks, especially in crowded areas, and at the same time provide support for advanced Wi-Fi services. The proposed sharing would require both services to explore ways of integrating shared usage, perhaps by developing a sensing capability in which one could detect the other痴 presence on a frequency. In a statement, Ofcom said the change would provide a basis for the future, eventually supporting virtual and augmented reality as well as AI. Meanwhile, Ofcom said that it hopes to see the lower part of the 6 GHz band, frequencies between 5.925 and 6.425, used for higher-power Wi-Fi outdoors whose frequencies are at present only allocated for low-power indoor use. This is Jeremy Boot G4NJH. (OFCOM) ** DOGS PULL SLEDS AND MICHIGAN HAMS PULL LONG SHIFTS ON AIR STEPHEN/ANCHOR: Winter racing fans in Michigan痴 Upper Peninsula finally got what they waited two years for: enough snow in the region for the return of a sled-dog race that is a qualifier to the world-famous Iditarod. Hams weren稚 pulling sleds but they were on the scene anyway, pulling down some big responsibilities to ensure participant safety. Here痴 Dave Parks WB8ODF with that story. DAVE: It痴 called the UP200 and its 228-mile snow-covered path through near- wilderness, creek crossings and challenging terrain in northern Michigan brings out sled dogs, racing fans and amateur radio operators. Significant snowfall this year also put two smaller, concurrent races back in action: the Midnight Run and the Jack Pine. The races between the 13th and 17th of February challenged the four-footed athletes, the sledders� navigational skills and some 30 radio amateurs responsible for keeping everyone as safe and as on-track as they could. Radio communication was coordinated by Tom Perry, KE8TPT, and many of the hams were from the Hiawatha Amateur Radio Association. Tom told local media outlets that the success of the system drew heavily on having a robust linked repeater system in the region. This allowed everyone to hear all the other radio operators. With cell phone access not being an option, that kept everyone - including the hams - in the race. The Iditarod, a major sporting event in Alaska, will be held next month in Anchorage. This is Dave Parks WB8ODF. (WZMQ TV) ** ARGENTINE RADIO CLUB HOSTING ITS FIRST YL MEET-UP STEPHEN/ANCHOR: It's a first for YLs in Argentina: the national radio society is hosting an international meet-up of YLs. Graham Kemp VK4BB tells us about it. GRAHAM: The Argentine Radio Club is hosting its first international gathering of female radio amateurs and has extended the registration deadline until the 25th of February. The meeting is taking place from March 6th through to the 8th at the Scout camp in Mar del Plata and is being held in recognition of International Women痴 Day on Saturday, March 8th. Marina, LU1VYL, who is on the national society痴 board of directors, told Newsline that the talks and workshops will cover a variety of topics, including a discussion of why national radio societies play such a vital role in defending amateurs� use of the spectrum in each country. Radio Club YL Chile, CE4YLC, will share the story of how their club evolved and grew. A number of DXpeditioners have presentations planned so they can share their adventures. Workshops will include an introduction to DX, practical ways to study CW and construction of double bazooka dipoles and CW oscillators. There痴 good news for those who want to get on the air: Marina said there will be a station at the camp site. Spots are limited and Marina said that after the closing date, no more participants can be accommodated. See the link in the text version of this week痴 newscast to complete a registration form. This is Graham Kemp VK4BB. [DO NOT READ: https://forms.gle/rTSxsVHeU2xCiDtA7 ] (YL BEAM NEWSLETTER; MARINA LU1VYL) ** SILENT KEY: SOUND ENGINEER, POTA ENTHUSIAST IAN KUHN, KI9W STEPHEN/ANCHOR: The music world and the amateur radio family have been sharing grief over the death of a beloved member of both communities. We learn more about him from Paul Braun WD9GCO. PAUL: Ian Kuhn, KI9W, lived and thrived in the world of sound: The sound of amateur radio, which filled his life with friends and outdoor adventures, and the musical sounds of American rock. Ian was an integral part of the Dave Matthews Band � the musicians who relied on his talents as a sound engineer and stage manager to bring polish to their performances � and they made him part of their family. Ian, who had pancreatic cancer, died on the 10th of February at his home in Illinois. His death was announced by the band on its website and by his amateur radio friends on Facebook. Though Ian found joy in using his professional talents to give DMB and other music groups their concert-ready sound, he was just as immersed in amateur radio and the people he met on and off the air. Ian was an active member and supporter of the 100 Watts and a Wire community that grew out of a podcast begun in 2015 by Christian Cudnik, KﾘSTH. Christian told Newsline that the two became very close friends. Christian recalled when he and Ian called CQ from the famous Arch in Christian's home city of St. Louis, Missouri -- twice. Ian would often remark how lucky he was that he could tour with the band and find a way to operate portable from POTA parks near many of the concert venues. Christian told Newsline: [quote] "He was a dear friend and I'll always miss him." [endquote] Ian was 53. For Amateur Radio Newsline, I知 Paul Braun, WD9GCO (DAVE MATTHEWS BAND, CHRISTIAN CUDNIK, KﾘSTH, FACEBOOK) ** YOUTUBE TRIBUTE HONORS BELOVED NEW ZEALAND CW OP STEPHEN/ANCHOR: When a friend becomes a Silent Key, some hams offer up a final call during their net if that operator was a regular check-in. When a ham has checked into many others' lives as a friend and a mentor, however, sometimes the tribute calls for a long-lasting video. Jim Meachen ZL2BHF tells us about one such video. JIM: The YouTube tribute by Nick ZL2NEB to his friend Gerard ZL2GVA, is a video QSL card of sorts, the final courtesy for a contact that changed his life and brought him into the amateur radio community. Gerard, who was originally licenced in 1992 as PE1ONB, opened the door to ham radio for Nick and became his Elmer and later, fellow operator, on his POTA adventures. Gerard, who was an enthusiastic CW operator and a net control operator for the NZ Net, died of cancer at age 59 in November of 2024. On the 1st of February, a celebration of his life was held in New Zealand. Nick's video, posted on YouTube a day later, is an appreciation on a personal level, a reflection on what friendship can mean, especially in a tight-knit community of radio operators. Nick urges hams to continue being communicators and always say what needs to be said - on and off the air. Upon viewing the video, amateurs around the world responded, touched by the words and images. One commentator wrote: [quote] "When we Tx we send radio waves out into space that travel on forever. May his voice always be out there and remembered." [endquote] To see the short video, follow the link in the text version of this week's newscast at arnewsline.org [DO NOT READ: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DmSyumllrjE ] This is Jim Meachen ZL2BHF. (NZ NET) ** BREAK HERE: Time for you to identify your station. We are the Amateur Radio Newsline heard on bulletin stations around the world including the K2ADA 2- meter repeater in Ocala Florida on Friday and Saturday nights at 7 local time. ** NEW LOOK AT MEASURING RF POLLUTION IN SOUTH AFRICA STEPHEN/ANCHOR: Amateurs in South Africa will be taking a new look at RF pollution next month at a technical symposium hosted by the South African Radio League. Jason Daniels VK2LAW brings us that story. JASON: In Germany, the national amateur radio society, the D A R C, has been keeping a watchful ear on radio interference, tracking the increase in noise generated over the years by residential and commercial electronics. The effort, known as Electrical Noise Area Measurement System, or ENAMS, focuses on frequencies between 66 kHz and 31 MHz and collects its information from more than 50 monitoring points around the country. Each of the ENAMS units is capable of storing as much as 5 years of collected data on a local disk drive without having the need for an Internet connection. One of the senior engineers with ENAMS will be presenting a look at the initiative at the Centenary Technical symposium of the South African Radio League when it takes place on the 22nd of March. The league has had an increasing focus on RF pollution. SARL said that the presentation by Andreas Lock, DG8AL, underscores that pollution of the RF spectrum is second only to concerns about climate change. (WIA, SARL) ** FREE ADMISSION FOR YOUTH AT INT'L DX CONVENTION SKEETER/ANCHOR: If you love DXing and are under the age of 18, you're in luck at this spring's International DX Convention in California. Ralph Squillace KK6ITB explains. RALPH: The doors to the International DX Convention in Visalia, California are opening extra wide at the Visalia Conference Center, where young visitors up to the age of 18 are being given entrance for free. Youngsters will get access at no cost to the convention's forums and programs as well as the exhibit hall. The 76th annual convention is sponsored by the Northern California DX Club and will be held from April 11th through to the 13th. The free registration does not include meals, the bus tour or any raffle tickets. The deadline for anyone to pre-register online is April 3rd. Paying guests who are planning to attend but do not register in advance can expect a 10 percent increase in admission fee. More details can be found at dxconvention dot com (dxconvention.com) This is Ralph Squillace KK6ITB. (DXCONVENTION.COM) ** WORLD OF DX In the World of DX, members of the Radio Club Jean [pron: Jhonn] Bart, F6KMB, will be using the special callsign TM6C between the 24th of February and the 9th of March. This activation is in recognition of the traditional Dunkirk Carnival. QSL via F6KMB. The Liga Dominicana de Radio Amateurs, HI8LD, will be using the callsign HI2LD from Isla Saona, IOTA Number NA-122, on the 27th of February at around 1300 UTC. They will be using SSB on 40, 20, and 10 metres. See QRZ.com for QSL details. On Rodrigues Island, IOTA Number AF-ﾘ17, listen for a four-person team of operators from the Czech Republic using the callsign 3B9DJ. They will be on the air from the 24th of March through to the 5th of April. See QRZ.com for QSL details. A team of operators from Poland are active from Nilaveli, Sri Lanka, IOTA Number AS-ﾘﾘ3, until the 1st of March. They are using the callsign 4S7SPG using CW, SSB, FT8 and RTTY on 80 through 10 metres. See QRZ.com for QSL details. (425 DX BULLETIN) ** KICKER: BIOGRAPHICAL FILM TO END A SILENT KEY'S RADIO SILENCE STEPHEN/ANCHOR: We end this week's report with word that a noted actor has reportedly been signed to play a well-known and much-loved late-night radio host - who was also an active ham before he became a Silent Key. What's in store? Ralph Squillace KK6ITB tells us. RALPH: You might say that Radio Silence is what followed the death of Art Bell, the original host of a popular late-night paranormal radio talk show and a lifelong amateur radio operator. He held the callsigns W6OBB in the US and 4F1AB, in the Philippines. Radio Silence, in this case, is the American TV film and production company that is working on a biopic about the high-profile talk-show host, who died in 2018. The starring role has reportedly been given to two-time Oscar nominee Paul Giamatti, who is known for roles in "Cinderella Man" and "American Splendor," among numerous other films. Both the actor and the man he will portray enjoyed playing to a devoted audience. Art Bell's five-hour syndicated call-in radio show, "Coast to Coast AM," attracted an estimated 10 million listeners. They tuned in regularly to hear stories of encounters with UFOs, visitors from other planets or eerie experiences in the realm of the paranormal. According to a number of entertainment media outlets, Universal, Warner Bros. and Amazon are among the entertainment companies vying for the rights to the film. It remains unclear who will ultimately end up having that coveted close encounter. This is Ralph Squillace KK6ITB. (DEADLINE, AMATEUR RADIO WEEKLY, YAHOO ENTERTAINMENT) ** Have you sent in your amateur radio haiku to Newsline's haiku challenge yet? It's as easy as writing a QSL card. Set your thoughts down using traditional haiku format - a three-line verse with five syllables in the first line, seven in the second and five in the third. Submit your work on our website at arnewsline.org - each week's winner gets a shout-out on our website, where everyone can find the winning haiku. NEWSCAST CLOSE: With thanks to the Amateur Radio Daily; Christian Cudnik, KﾘSTH; David Behar K7DB; Dave Matthews Band website; Deadline; DXConvention.com; IARU Region 1; Marina, LU1VYL; NZNET newsletter; Ofcom; shortwaveradio.de; South African Radio League; Wireless Institute of Australia; WZMQ-TV; Yahoo Entertainment; YL Beam; 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 Stephen Kinford N8WB in Wadsworth Ohio saying 73. As always we thank you for listening. Amateur Radio Newsline(tm) is Copyright 2025. All rights reserved. 73 de Bill, PY2BIL PY2BIL@PY2BIL.SP.BRA.SOAM +--------------------------------------------------------------------------+ BBS: PY2BIL - Timed 21-fev-2025 08:28 E. South America Standard Time
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