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David R. Bank - Pocono Record

Amateur Radio In The News - Fri, 06/17/2011 - 04:30

David R. Bank
Pocono Record
He obtained his license to operate a HAM Radio and was a member of the Monroe County Amateur Radio Club. David enjoyed listening to classical rock and closely followed the group Government Mule. He was an avid outdoorsman and especially enjoyed fishing ...

Cupertino amateur radio enthusiasts prepare for annual Field Day on June 25 - San Jose Mercury News

Amateur Radio In The News - Fri, 06/17/2011 - 03:10

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Cupertino amateur radio enthusiasts prepare for annual Field Day on June 25
San Jose Mercury News
(Archive photo Derek Sijder/SVCN/June 30, 2009) Darryl Presley tries to make contact with other HAM radio operators around the nation during the 2009 Amateur Radio Field Day in front of the Cupertino Library. This year's event will take ...
Ham radio grouped helped at MS WalkLewiston Sun Journal
T-CEP Disaster Radio Team (DRT) International Deployment DayTopanga Messenger
Amateur radio clubs to the rescueCamarillo Acorn
Newsday (subscription) -WMFD.com
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Amateur radio operators supply communications for the Share NJ5K Run/Walk in ... - Independent Press - NJ.com

Amateur Radio In The News - Thu, 06/16/2011 - 20:09

Independent Press - NJ.com

Amateur radio operators supply communications for the Share NJ5K Run/Walk in ...
Independent Press - NJ.com
Each year we also run a program called “Ham Radio at Summer Camp” in Berkeley Heights, and two special “Kids Day” events in New Providence and Berkeley Heights, where any local kids can have a radio contact with other kids located somewhere in the USA ...

Commissioners Proclaim Amateur Radio Operators Week - WMFD.com

Amateur Radio In The News - Thu, 06/16/2011 - 18:21

Commissioners Proclaim Amateur Radio Operators Week
WMFD.com
The commissioners issued a proclamation recognizing June 20-26 as Amateur Radio Week. Mansfield InterCity Amateur Radio Club President Danny Bailey says local ham operators can be ready at a moment's notice in the event of being needed for their ...

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Longtime HQ Staffer Jon Bloom, KE3Z, Leaves ARRL

ARRL Amateur Radio News - Thu, 06/16/2011 - 16:23

May 31 marked the last day at ARRL HQ for ARRL Information Technology Manager Jon Bloom, KE3Z. Bloom -- an ARRL Life Member who had been with the League for 27 years -- resigned from the League to pursue other opportunities.

Bloom began his tenure at ARRL HQ in 1984 as an engineer in the ARRL Lab. He spent the next 15 years in the Lab, serving twice as Lab Supervisor. In 1999, he moved to head u...

Ham Operators Serving Sandy Springs to Show Gear Used in Emergencies - Patch.com

Amateur Radio In The News - Thu, 06/16/2011 - 13:13

Muskegon Chronicle - MLive.com

Ham Operators Serving Sandy Springs to Show Gear Used in Emergencies
Patch.com
Ham radio enthusiasts and the North Fulton groups will participate in “Field Day,” an amateur radio demonstration event on June 25th and 26th, at Waller Park Extension, 160 Dobbs Drive, Roswell. The free 24-hour event starts at 2 pm Saturday. ...
Hams hold demo dayTri County Leader
Local ham radio operators put communication skills to the testFairbanks Daily News-Miner
Local 'Radio Hams' to join national deployment in WestlakeSulphur Southwest Daily News
Kelowna Capital News -Crossville Chronicle -TCPalm
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Ham radio grouped helped at MS Walk - Lewiston Sun Journal

Amateur Radio In The News - Thu, 06/16/2011 - 08:49

Ham radio grouped helped at MS Walk
Lewiston Sun Journal
LEWISTON — On the morning of April 30, eight amateur radio operators from the Androscoggin Amateur Radio Club were among more than 400 participants and support staff at the 2011 MS-Walk. Amateur Radio Service Operators, more often referred to as “hams ...
Amateur radio clubs to the rescueCamarillo Acorn
Ham radio emergency drill in WantaghNewsday (subscription)
Commissioners Proclaim Amateur Radio Operators WeekWMFD.com

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Is it 'goodbye' to HF DX?

Southgate Amateur Radio News - Thu, 06/16/2011 - 08:41
For years, scientists have been predicting the Sun would, by around 2012, move into solar maximum, a period of intense flares and sunspot activity, but lately a curious calm has suggested quite the opposite

New AMSAT-UK Website

Southgate Amateur Radio News - Thu, 06/16/2011 - 08:41
The UK Amateur Radio satellite organisation AMSAT-UK has a new website

FalconSat-3 produces over 200 new Radio Amateurs

Southgate Amateur Radio News - Thu, 06/16/2011 - 08:41
The US Air Force Academy satellite FalconSat-3, launched in 2007, has resulted in over 200 academy students becoming Radio Amateurs

Radio Ham gets National Security and Technology role

Southgate Amateur Radio News - Thu, 06/16/2011 - 08:41
Radio Amateur Bob McGwier N4HY, has landed the role of Director of Research for the Hume Center for National Security and Technology

CB in New Zealand

Southgate Amateur Radio News - Thu, 06/16/2011 - 08:41
Neill, ZL1TAJ, provides an update on the recent changes to Citizens Band Radio in New Zealand

RSGB invites comments

Southgate Amateur Radio News - Thu, 06/16/2011 - 08:41
The Radio Society of Great Britain is inviting Radio Amateurs to comment on its policies or activities

South Cook Islands (E51AAO operation)

Southgate Amateur Radio News - Thu, 06/16/2011 - 08:41
Bruce, ZL1AAO is preparing for some part-time DX operation/holiday-style from Rarotonga (OC-013), Cook Islands

Tony's 10-metre band report

Southgate Amateur Radio News - Thu, 06/16/2011 - 08:41
What a very strange week with only Friday being really sparky. Saturday and Sunday were OKish but Monday through Thursday were poor. Some good DX about though. OH0I (Aland Islands) with MC0SHL (Strumble Head DX and Contest Group) who were top dogs on Sunday, GM4SSA (Shetland Islands) and 5W1SA (Samoa)

Hams hold demo day - Tri County Leader

Amateur Radio In The News - Thu, 06/16/2011 - 00:49

Muskegon Chronicle - MLive.com

Hams hold demo day
Tri County Leader
Over the past years, the news has been full of reports of Amateur radio operators providing critical communications in emergencies world-wide. On the weekend of June 25-26 local residents will have a chance to meet and talk with ham radio operators and ...
Local ham radio operators put communication skills to the testFairbanks Daily News-Miner
Ham radio grouped helped at MS WalkLewiston Sun Journal
Local 'Radio Hams' to join national deployment in WestlakeSulphur Southwest Daily News
Kelowna Capital News -TCPalm -Crossville Chronicle
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Local Amateur Radio Clubs hold annual Field Day June 25-26 - Columbus Ledger-Enquirer

Amateur Radio In The News - Wed, 06/15/2011 - 22:37

Local Amateur Radio Clubs hold annual Field Day June 25-26
Columbus Ledger-Enquirer
More than 2000 amateur radio clubs with more than 34000 operators from the US and Canada take part in this exercise. This allows the public to learn about ham radios and how to get an amateur radio license. The local operators will try to make radio ...

Local ham radio operators put communication skills to the test - Fairbanks Daily News-Miner

Amateur Radio In The News - Wed, 06/15/2011 - 21:39

Muskegon Chronicle - MLive.com

Local ham radio operators put communication skills to the test
Fairbanks Daily News-Miner
The public is invited to visit and see how ham radio works. Look for signs near 17 mile Chena Hot Springs road directing visitors to the nearby Two Rivers Contest Club amateur radio station. A similar gathering involving Alaskan ham radio operators ...
Local 'Radio Hams' to join national deployment in WestlakeSulphur Southwest Daily News
Field Day exercise preparation and camaraderie for ham operatorsKelowna Capital News
Ham radio operators plan demo June 25-26 at Sandsprit Park in StuartTCPalm
Patch.com -Crossville Chronicle -Northwest Herald
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Budget hearing draws no comments - McDowell News

Amateur Radio In The News - Wed, 06/15/2011 - 20:56

Budget hearing draws no comments
McDowell News
Heard a presentation from the McDowell Amateur Radio Association. Ron Johnson with the organization talked about the services provided by ham radio operators and how they interact with county emergency services. They have also helped improve ...

ARRL’s Emergency Communications Advisory Committee Moves Forward with MDEC Plans

ARRL Amateur Radio News - Wed, 06/15/2011 - 20:46

At the 2007 Annual Meeting of the ARRL Board of Directors, the ARRL National Emergency Response Planning Committee -- led by then-ARRL Vice President Kay Craigie, N3KN -- presented a report to the Board that outlined how the League should respond to emergencies. One of the key concepts proposed by the committee was the Major Disaster Emergency Coordinator (MDEC) appointment. The idea was to hav...

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