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Amateur Radio Newsline Report 2381 for Friday June 16th, 2023
Amateur Radio Newsline Report Number 2381 with a release date of Friday June
16th, 2023 to follow in 5-4-3-2-1.
The following is a QST. A youth DXpedition sets its sights on Guyana.
Satellites get in the act on Field Day -- and ham radio aids in a dramatic
rescue in Idaho. All this and more as Amateur Radio Newsline Report Number
2381 comes your way right now.
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BILLBOARD CART
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YOUNG DXPEDITIONERS SET SIGHTS ON GUYANA
PAUL/ANCHOR: Our top story this week takes us to Guyana - that's the
location a young quartet of DXpeditioners has its collective eye on. We hear
about their plans from Jeremy Boot G4NJH.
JEREMY: Their trip has been years in the making and now, with the travel
precautions of the pandemic behind them, a team of DXpeditioners -- all in
their 20s -- is finally free to travel to their destination: Guyana. Four
friends, Jamie MØSDV, Philipp, DK6SP, Tomi, HA8RT, and Sven DJ4MX, are
young: Sven is 21, team co-leader Jamie is 22; Tomi is 24 and co-leader
Philipp is 25.
Their youth hasn't stopped them from becoming veteran DXpeditioners. Jamie
told Newsline: "We have been fortunate enough to visit some amazing
locations worldwide." Now they putting together their plan to operate in
Guyana between the 14th and the 24th of next February, operating CW, SSB,
FT8 and RTTY on the HF bands.
They have not yet been assigned a callsign.
The Northern California DX Foundation said it has given the team a ,000
grant as a way of encouraging the next generation of adventuring amateurs.
Jamie said that the group's website will be updated regularly to keep DX
hunters apprised and, of course, to encourage others to support the
activation.
See the text version of this week's newscast on our website, arnewsline.org,
to find a link to the DXpedition. The team will also be releasing a separate
website dedicated to the DXpedition itself and will communicate with chasers
via social media.
[DO NOT READ: www.8R-2024.com]
This is Jeremy Boot G4NJH.
(GUYANA DXPEDITION WEBSITE, JAMIE MØSDV)
**
HAM RADIO PLAYS PIVOTAL ROLE IN SEATTLE DRILL
PAUL/ANCHOR: Residents in the city of Seattle take the notion of being
neighborly quite seriously. So seriously, in fact, that they regularly hold
disaster drills to practice ways to help one another out. Of course, it
involves amateur radio. Here's Jack Parker W8ISH with a report on the latest
exercise, which was held on June 11th.
JACK: The disaster scenario in the city of Seattle, Washington, was
simulated but there was nothing fictional about the scene of neighbor
helping neighbor. On June 11th, the city's Emergency Communication Hubs
rehearsed the all-important coordinated response that everyone would have in
the event of a citywide power outage -- from neighbors to local authorities.
The exercise was called Power Down. Twenty-five hams from the Auxiliary
Communications Service of Amateurs were dispatched to transmit messages
using voice and digital modes, such as Winlink and Fldigi. The hams worked
at one of the city's 10 participating hubs, at rally points for city
workers, or in the radio room of the city's Emergency Operations Center.
Many of the hams were asked to move between the various locations to help
balance out resources. Most of the hams communicated via nets using
repeaters that have power generators on site.
According to Susanna Cunningham, WB7CON, the public information officer for
the ACS, the exercise was a successful demonstration of cooperation but
unearthed some challenges: There were coverage issues with repeaters that
are used less frequently -- and hams making use of Winlink did not always
succeed in getting all the ICS forms submitted from the Hubs to their
targeted locations. Susanne said that these issues and others will be
evaluated at the July meeting of the ACS on July 8th.
This is Jack Parker W8ISH.
(SUSANNA CUNNINGHAM, WB7CON)
**
SATELLITE QSOS TO FLY HIGH FOR FIELD DAY
PAUL/ANCHOR: In the US and Canada, almost everyone is getting ready for
Field Day - and that includes satellite enthusiasts. We hear about their
plans from Sel Embee KB3TZD.
SEL: In case you've been wondering, Field Day is for the birds! Once again,
just as the ARRL sponsors the 23-hour exercise known as Field Day for hams
throughout the US and Canada, AMSAT, the Radio Amateur Satellite
Corporation, takes this test of emergency communications to the skies. For
satellite users, this will be a 27-hour period between 1800 UTC on Saturday
the 24th of June through to 2100 UTC on Sunday the 25th.
Satellite users are advised to check the AMSAT status page for what will be
available. AMSAT has said there will be more than 10 transponders and
repeaters available during that weekend. FM voice satellites will include
SO-50, AO-91, PO-101, the International Space Station and possibly LilacSat
for those in search of bonus points. Ops are advised to be aware of
congestion on FM low earth orbit satellites. The rules set a limit of one
QSO per FM satellite, including the ISS.
The exchange is the traditional ARRL Field Day Exchange.
This is Sel Embee KB3TZD.
(AMSAT NEWS SERVICE)
**
NEWSLINE'S NEIL RAPP WB9VPG RECEIVES YASME EXCELLENCE AWARD
PAUL/ANCHOR: Newsline is always pleased to share news of radio amateurs who
have received recognition for their contributions to the community. But we
are never more proud than when one of those being honored is a member of our
own team. Neil Rapp, WB9VPG, an anchor and correspondent for Newsline, has
received the Yasme Excellence Award from the Yasme Foundation for his years
of work with the next generation of ham radio operators. Neil provided the
initial radio club sponsorship for the Region 2 YOTA camps, which he now
serves as manager, providing administrative assistance for the camps as a
nonprofit. He has also served as manager of Hamvention's Ham Radio 2.0
showcase. The foundation board of directors issued a statement saying that
"recruiting young operators is key to the survival of amateur radio and his
tireless efforts are appreciated." [endquote] The award consists of an
engraved crystal globe and a cash grant of 00. Neil, we here at Newsline
can only add our own congratulations and sincere appreciation for all that
you do.
(YASME FOUNDATION)
**
HAM RADIO HELPS IN DRAMATIC RESCUE IN IDAHO
PAUL/ANCHOR: In Idaho, amateur radio played a role in the dramatic rescue of
an 80-year-old man in a rocky wilderness region. Dave Parks WB8ODF has the
details.
DAVE: Members of Scout Troop 77 from Eagle, Idaho were well-prepared for
their canoeing trip into Hells Canyon just a few weeks ago and took along a
few hand-held radios, a satellite communications device and a ham radio.
They were soon to encounter another adventurer, an 80-year-old retired judge
who had at one time been a Scoutmaster in his home state of Oregon, which
borders the canyon. This man was not so prepared: He had lost his balance
while taking photographs in the region and fell 60 feet down a rocky
riverbank on the Snake River, sustaining serious injuries to his neck, back,
ankle and lower leg.
The Scouts were canoeing when they were flagged down by a woman who heard
the calls for help from the man, Eric Valentine, who was in serious pain.
Henry Cavanagh, KJ7QJU, used his radio to contact the adults who were with
the other Scouts. Henry's father, Brian, KJ7QJT, an assistant Scoutmaster
and a wilderness first-responder, was among those arriving to tend to the
man. Others arrived and stabilized him while the assistant Scoutmaster
reached out to emergency dispatch services from his satellite communicator.
Members of the area utility, Idaho Power, were able to help move the injured
man by jet boat to a campground where a helicopter could safely land to
transport him to a local hospital.
Returning home to Oregon late last month, Eric was recovering and already
planning his next hike. He told the Baker City Herald website, however, that
he will no longer hike alone in Hells Canyon.
This is Dave Parks WB8ODF.
(SCOUTING MAGAZINE, THE SEATTLE TIMES)
**
TRY NEWSLINE'S HAIKU CHALLENGE
PAUL/ANCHOR: Here's a homebrew challenge for you: Write your own ham radio
haiku! We're inviting listeners to channel their most creative selves and
share the joy of ham radio in the form of a haiku. On our website,
arnewsline.org, you will find a submission form for sending your most poetic
offering. Be sure you follow the traditional form to qualify: The first line
is five syllables, the second line is seven syllables and the finishing
third line has another five syllables. Be sure to follow that form.
Our team will pick from the best submissions that follow the 5/7/5 syllable
rule and represent the love of amateur radio. Your prize? Fame and glory, of
course -- and a featured spot for your haiku on the Amateur Radio Newsline
website. Visit our website at arnewsline.org to see this week's winning
haiku.
**
BREAK HERE: Time for you to identify your station. We are the Amateur Radio
Newsline, heard on bulletin stations around the world including the 2-meter
repeater of the Bluegrass Amateur Radio Society in Lexington, Kentucky every
Friday at 9 p.m.
**
RADIO CONTESTER TAKES TOP FOOTBALL COACHING JOB
PAUL/ANCHOR: A prominent radio contester is taking a top spot in another
competitive field - European football. Jeremy Boot G4NJH gives us the
details.
JEREMY: You may not find Serhiy Rebrov 5B4AMM on the field of any high-
profile radiosport event this year, but the former Tottenham football
striker does have his eyes set on next year's European Championship - as the
first permanent head coach of Ukraine's team.
The active radio contester is well-known throughout Europe for his career
with West Ham, Tottenham and Dynamo Kyiv and he also coached in the Saudi
Arabian, Ukrainian and Hungarian leagues.
He recently signed a three-year contract with Ukraine's team, keeping his
eye on the European Championship qualifiers against North Macedonia and
Malta.
As a licensed ham and contester, he has also been heard on the air as
UT5UDX, MØSDX, TA2ZF and UTØU.
This is Jeremy Boot G4NJH.
(QRZ.COM, ASSOCIATED PRESS)
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RSGB TO RECEIVE UK STATION USED BY KING HUSSEIN JY1
PAUL/ANCHOR: Any ham who remembers hearing - or perhaps working the callsign
JY1 - King Hussein of Jordan - will enjoy hearing this next story. Jeremy
Boot G4NJH tells us more.
JEREMY: The UK radio equipment once used by King Hussein of Jordan, JY1, is
being donated to the Radio Society of Great Britain by Her Majesty Queen
Noor of Jordan. King Hussein became a Silent Key in 1999 at the age of 63.
The RSGB said the collection will be on permanent display at the RSGB's
National Radio Centre to inspire others and promote friendship and
understanding across cultures. They said in a statement [quote]: "His
Majesty was a great ambassador for amateur radio and, whenever his official
duties allowed him, his radio call sign JY1 could be heard on the amateur
bands. His Majesty always operated modestly, never announcing himself as
King Hussein, always just ‘Hussein from Jordan’." [endquote]
This is Jeremy Boot G4NJH.
(RSGB)
**
PRESENTERS NEEDED FOR GRCON23 IN ARIZONA
PAUL/ANCHOR: Organizers are looking for presenters for the next GNU Radio
Conference, known as GRCon23. This is the 13th annual conference for the
community, which unites users and developers in the field of software radio.
Presenters and attendees are typically members of the academic community,
government, industry and of course hobbyists.
The deadline for submission of abstracts to present at the conference is
June 23rd. The conference itself will take place from September 5th through
to the 9th. It is being held at Arizona State University’s Center for
Wireless Information Systems and Computational Architectures in Tempe,
Arizona.
Details can be found on the website gnuradio.org
(GNURADIO.ORG, AMATEUR RADIO DAILY)
**
BILL CHALLENGES PRIVATE LAND RESTRICTIONS ON ANTENNAS
PAUL/ANCHOR: Lawmakers in two US states have reintroduced a bill to protect
hams from private land-use restrictions that keep them from installing
antennas at home. Kevin Trotman N5PRE brings us up to date.
KEVIN: The Amateur Radio Emergency Preparedness Act is back for
consideration on Capitol Hill in Washington DC. The measure, first
introduced by Congressmen Bill Johnson of Ohio and Joe Courtney of
Connecticut last December, is designed to ensure that hams everywhere can
get on the air, especially in instances where there is a need for emergency
communications, such as in natural disasters.
No votes were taken when the bill was introduced toward the end of the last
session of Congress. It is being reintroduced in response to the rapid
growth of private residential areas that have these restrictions on the use
of land. The bill would amend the Communications Act of 1934 by prohibiting
land-use restrictions from halting the installation and use of amateur radio
antennas.
This is Kevin Trotman N5PRE.
(REP. BILL JOHNSON WEBSITE, GOVTRACK.US., ARRL)
**
ARISS-USA SEEKS DIRECTOR OF EDUCATION
PAUL/ANCHOR: If you're an educator who enjoys helping the next generation
explore science and tech careers - and you're a fan of ham radio on the ISS
- this part-time job opportunity might be what you're looking for. Here are
the details from Kevin Trotman N5PRE.
KEVIN: Youngsters who participate in amateur radio contacts with the
International Space Station are the priority of ARISS-USA, which looks to
engage them in the worlds of science and technology. ARISS-USA is looking
for an experienced educator to work as director of education, guiding the
organization with strategies to enhance the education of youth involved in
the ARISS program. This is a part-time, remote position that requires
leadership skills to guide the education engagement volunteer team, seeking
ways to inspire youth in the fields of STEAM and STEM. The director of
education is also responsible for coordinating proposals from schools and
other educational institutions seeking to host astronaut contacts.
For a full list of other requirements and responsibilities -- and for more
details about the position -- visit www.ariss-usa.org.
This is Kevin Trotman N5PRE.
(ARISS-USA.ORG)
**
NEW AWARD OFFERED BY QRZ.COM
PAUL/ANCHOR: Qrz.com is marking 30 years of online service to the world's
amateur radio community by introducing a new operating award. A ham becomes
eligible for the "Thirty Years of QRZ Award" by completing and confirming
on-air contacts with 30 members of qrz.com anywhere in the world.
The award is free. Like the other qrz.com awards, it is presented based on
the logbook each operator maintains on the site.
The award is open to everyone who has a presence on qrz.com, not just
subscribers.
Details about the award and instructions on how to apply can be found on
qrz.com under the "Awards" tab.
**
WORLD OF DX
In the World of DX, Chris, VK2YUS is using the callsign YJØCA from Efate,
IOTA number OC-035, Vanuatu [VAN OO AH TOO] from the 17th through to the
28th of June. He is using SSB on 40-10 metres. QSL direct to his home call.
Look for Ren, PY8WW to be active as PX8B from Ilha de Bailique, IOTA number
SA-045, from June 21st through to the 25th. He will be on 80 through 6
metres. QSL via his home call.
There's still time to work Kasimir, DL2SBY, who is operating as 8Q7KB from
the Maldives, IOTA number AS-013, through to the 21st of June. He is
focusing on CW and SSB, largely on 12, 10 and 6 metres. See QRZ.com for QSL
details.
(425 DX BULLETIN, THE DAILY DX, DX WORLD.NET)
**
KICKER: TWO "LUCIANOS" ENJOY THE KEYS OF LIFE
PAUL/ANCHOR: A radio amateur who just reached the age of 106 has been
enjoying music - and the music of CW - for almost as many years. We hear
about him from Ralph Squillace KK6ITB.
RALPH: Louis Benvenuto, W6OTB, and the late Italian tenor, Luciano
Pavarotti, had two things in common: Louis' given name at birth was also
Luciano until he changed it at the age of 16 -- and both Lucianos knew how
to make beautiful music, just not together:
Pavarotti, the famed singer, used his voice.
For Louis Benvenuto, a lifelong CW operator, the instrument of choice is a
key. Even now, at the age of 106, he makes that key sing. On Tuesday, June
6th, the key could well have been singing "Happy Birthday" to Louis as he
reached another milestone.
The Nebraska native was still a young man when he got the callsign he still
retains today. He attended radio school in California and eventually got a
job in professional radio but his first love - amateur radio - was always
with him. Later, he made the leap into TV, becoming a cameraman for a number
of popular TV shows, including the Johnny Carson show. It was on that late-
night talk show, in fact, where Luciano the singer met Luciano the amateur
radio operator.
The cameraman simply introduced himself. It was perhaps one of the easiest
contacts the veteran radio operator ever made. While it didn't turn into a
ragchew, he did end up logging it - deep in his memory, where it remains
even now.
This is Ralph Squillace KK6ITB.
(FOXTV10; eHam.net)
**
DO YOU HAVE NEWS?
PAUL/ANCHOR: Do you have a piece of Amateur Radio News that you think
Newsline would be interested in? We are not talking about advertising your
club's upcoming hamfest or field day participation, but something that is
out of the ordinary. If so, send us a brief overview via the contact page at
arnewsline.org. If it's newsworthy and we would like to cover it, we'll get
back to you for more details.
NEWSCAST CLOSE: With thanks to Amateur Radio Daily; AMSAT News Service;
ARRL; ARISS-USA; Associated Press; CQ Magazine; David Behar K7DB; DX-
World.net; eHAM.net; FoxTV10; GNURadio.org; Jamie MØSDV; QRZ.COM; Radio
Society of Great Britain; Radio World; Scouting Magazine; the Seatlle Times;
shortwaveradio.de; Susanna Cunningham, WB7CON; 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 Paul Braun
WD9GCO in Valparaiso Indiana saying 73. As always we thank you for
listening. Amateur Radio Newsline(tm) is Copyright 2023. All rights
reserved.
73 de Bill, PY2BIL
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