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Surfin’: Developing New Digital Voice Software

2010-09-10T18:29:57Z

By Stan Horzepa, WA1LOUContributing Editor This week, Surfin’ looks at the results of one year of codesmithing on the digital voice front. One year ago, David Rowe, VK5DGR, decided to begin work on a free, low bit rate speech codec with an initial target of communications quality speech at 2400 bit/s. One year later, David [...]

New York Judge Declares Amateur Radio Is Not a Cell Phone

2010-09-10T18:29:52Z

In many states and localities, it is illegal to talk on a cell phone (without a hands-free device) while behind the wheel — doing so can result in a ticket and possibly a large fine. But on May 30, 2010, when a New York ham was talking on his mobile rig, he didn’t think he [...]

The K7RA Solar Update

2010-09-10T18:29:43Z

The average daily sunspot numbers for the week rose nearly 13 points to 38.3, while the average daily solar flux was up more than four points at 78.4. On September 2, one new sunspot group emerged, numbered 1105, joining sunspot groups 1101, 1102 and 1103. On September 4, group 1102 faded away, and then 1101 [...]

ARRL Seeks to Protect 2304 MHz Operation

2010-09-10T18:28:06Z

In May, as a partial implementation of its National Broadband Plan, the FCC adopted amendments to its rules for Wireless Communications Services in the 2.3 GHz band to permit mobile broadband services, in addition to fixed services, in the bands 2305-2317.5 and 2347.5-2360 MHz. The Report and Order (R&O) in WT Docket No 07-293 was [...]

2014 WRTC Awarded to United States

2010-09-10T18:28:01Z

For the third time, the United States will play host to the World Cup of ham radio contesting, as the World Radiosport Team Championship will return to the U.S. in 2014. The selection was announced by WRTC Sanctioning Committee chairman Tine Brajnik, as the US group, led by K1DG and K5ZD won out over a [...]

Tony’s 10-metre band report

2010-09-09T18:09:00Z

Very, very dead this week, shame really for those going portable but I think the weather was in their favour. Nothing in the way of sunspots to report, but there have been some very colourful aurora this week Read the Full Article from the SARC Related Posts:Tony’s 10-metre band reportTony’s 10-metre band reportTony’s 10-metre band [...]

Moon bounce for DX0DX – The Spratlys DXpedition 2011

2010-09-09T18:13:05Z

DXpedition Team Leader, Chris Dimitrijevic VK3FY and DU8/VK3FY has announced that Earth-Moon-Earth (EME) contacts are planned as part of the DX0DX activation of The Spratlys Read the Full Article from the SARC Related Posts:Spratly Island DXpedition 2011 DXØDX – update 13 June 2010DX0DX DXpedition 2011 Spratly IslandsDX0DX DXpedition 2011 Spratly IslandsPI9CAM 432/1296 MHz Moon Bounce [...]

VK100WIA is set for DXCC status

2010-09-09T18:14:28Z

Thanks to the excellent efforts of WIA affiliated clubs rostered to activate VK100WIA, the special callsign has recently worked its 100th DX entity Read the Full Article from the SARC Related Posts:Clubs get on the VK100WIA callsign rosterNew radio museum to be QTH for WIA Centenary special callsign VK100WIAAnn Renton Memorial Ladies Net VK100WIAWow, the [...]

ISS ham radio contact with the Norwegian Museum of Science, Technology and Medicine confirmed

2010-09-09T18:14:41Z

The ARISS educative radio contact with the Norwegian Museum of Science, Technology and Medicine, Oslo is now confirmed for Saturday, September 11, 2010 Read the Full Article from the SARC Related Posts:ISS ham radio contact planned with Norwegian Museum of ScienceISS ham radio contact planned with DaVinci Discovery Center of Science and Technology, Allentown, PAListen [...]

Aberdeen D-Star Group

2010-09-09T18:35:38Z

The new home for information about Aberdeenshire’s D-Star activity, local repeaters and local nodes covering the progress and work behind the GB7GD D-Star repeater located in Aberdeenshire. We also hope it will become a collection of information relevant to the UK D-Star Network Read the Full Article from the SARC Related Posts:GB7MM Dorset D-Star updateNew [...]

Gatwick Radio Weekend

2010-09-09T18:37:37Z

Members, their families, and interested friends are invited to come along to the Annual Family Weekend, very close to Gatwick on the A217 at Hunters Moon Read the Full Article from the SARC Related Posts:Gatwick Vintage Radio weekendUK National Archives – newly released UFO filesHarvest Moon and Aurora WatchWRAA and VMARS Annual Camp1940s weekend with [...]

Power of cell-phone masts to double

2010-09-09T18:38:57Z

The UK regulator Ofcom has announced that the maximum power output of cell-phone masts can double to 3162 watts, surprisingly abandoning its earlier quadrupling proposal Read the Full Article from the SARC Related Posts:Cell phone masts on ClickNew cell phone antennaCell phone activates ovenDecision expected soon on Ontario cell phone issue – Bill 118Mobile phone [...]

Amateur Radio World Castles Award

2010-09-09T18:39:11Z

Details of three more operations for the World Castles Award program Read the Full Article from the SARC Related Posts:World Castles AwardWCA – World Castles Award!World Castles AwardWCA and UCFA pedition EN1UCF and EO0UD from Werwolf fortressAmateur Radio World Castles AwardWCA Happy BirthDay (WCA HBD) summaryPowered by Contextual Related Posts

Spectacular Eruption: Earth dodges another bullet from the Sun

2010-09-09T18:39:23Z

Just as sunspot 1105 was turning away from Earth on Sept 8th, the active region unleashed a spectacular eruption of plasma and extreme ultraviolet radiation Read the Full Article from the SARC Related Posts:Solar eruption misses Earth, auroras likely anywayComplex eruption on the sun sends CME toward EarthSolar activity surges on the eve of South [...]

Neatishead Defence Radar Museum CLOSED!! GB2RAF in doubt

2010-09-09T18:39:44Z

Due to a Health and Safety fire inspection failure, the radar museum will be closed to the visiting public until further notice Read the Full Article from the SARC Related Posts:GB2RAF – Special Event Station – 14th March 2009BBC TV – Orford Ness 1930′s RadarTwitter: Bletchley Park will be closed to the public tomorrow due [...]

JARL Member Search

2010-09-09T18:43:25Z

The Japan Amateur Radio League now provides a member search site so you can check if a QSL card can be sent via the JARL QSL Bureau Read the Full Article from the SARC Related Posts:New Board of Directors for JARL (Japan Amateur Radio League)JARL on the air this weekendGAREC-2009GAREC-2009Emergency Communications GAREC-2009JARL to Accept Applications [...]

Colorado Hams Assisting Wildfire Relief Efforts

2010-09-09T18:44:08Z

A fire that began on Monday, September 6 in Emerson Gulch located in Four Mile Canyon — just northwest of Boulder, Colorado — has members of Boulder County ARES® providing communications support to the Boulder County Sheriff’s Office and the American Red Cross. According to a 911 call, the fire was started when a vehicle [...]

ARRL Goes Another Round with ReconRobotics

2010-09-09T19:13:03Z

Read the Full Article from the ARRL Related Posts:ARRL Files Petition with FCC to Deny Applications with ReconRoboticsARRL Files Reply with FCC over ReconRobotics’ Opposition to League’s Petition for ReconsiderationARRL Files Petition for Reconsideration over Waiver for Non-Amateur Device in 70 cm BandARRL Amends Petition to Deny to Include 16 Additional Recon Scout ApplicationsMy Marriage [...]

ARRL Comments in FCC Review of CB Rules

2010-09-09T19:13:53Z

In June the FCC opened a proceeding — WT Docket No. 10-119 — “to simplify, streamline, and update the Part 95 rules to reflect technological advances and changes in the way the American public uses the various Personal Radio Services.” The Citizens Band (CB) Radio Service is one of several Personal Radio Services regulated by [...]

GAREC 2010 to Convene Next Month

2010-09-09T19:43:40Z

The 2010 Global Amateur Radio Emergency Communications Conference (GAREC) — supported by the ARRL, the IARU and all three IARU Regions — is scheduled for October 11-12 in Curacao, one of five island territories of the Netherlands Antilles. With its theme of Learning through Practicing, this year’s conference is an opportunity for emergency communicators to [...]

Amateur radio society keeping AM alive

2010-09-08T19:26:41Z

The Vintage and Military Amateur Radio Society keep AM alive on eighty metres with their Saturday net on 3615 kHz Read the Full Article from the SARC Related Posts:Morse code alive and wellAO-7 alive and wellTony’s 10-metre band reportTwitter: Bletchley Park: 50% of it’s income is from visitors thru the gate! Make 2010 the year [...]

Monthly UK Amateur Radio Licence Statistics

2010-09-08T20:47:54Z

Ofcom are now making available on their website the UK Amateur Radio Licence Statistics Read the Full Article from the SARC Related Posts:OFCOM Radio Prosecution StatisticsOfcom – 275-3000 GHz licence-exempt statementNew amateur radio licence fees for SAOfcom publishes notice on licence exempt devicesOfcom consultation on innovation licenceOfcom – changes to licence exemption for Wireless Telegraphy [...]

GB1RBP Royal Air Force Bentley Priory

2010-09-08T20:28:23Z

The Radio Society of Harrow will be demonstrating Amateur Radio at the Bentley Priory open day on Saturday, September 11 Read the Full Article from the SARC Related Posts:GB1RBP RAF Bentley PrioryBentley Prior Heritage Open Day – 12th to 14th September 20081940s weekend with the Radio Society of HarrowRAF Amateur Radio Society – Airfields on [...]

ARRL introduces first Challenge Coin

2010-09-08T20:53:10Z

This month, the ARRL and the Amateur Radio community celebrate the 75th anniversary of the Amateur Radio Emergency Service®, or ARES®. To help commemorate this milestone, the ARRL has introduced an anniversary Challenge Coin Read the Full Article from the SARC Related Posts:ARRL Introduces First Challenge CoinThe ARRL Second Homebrew Challenge — And the Winners [...]

ISS ham radio contact planned with Norwegian Museum of Science

2010-09-08T21:04:46Z

The Norwegian Museum of Science, Technology and Medicine, Oslo, Norway has been scheduled for an Amateur Radio on the International Space Station (ARISS) contact on Saturday, September 11 via telebridge station LU8YY Read the Full Article from the SARC Related Posts:ISS ham radio contact with the Norwegian Museum of Science, Technology and Medicine confirmedISS ham [...]