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Amateur Radio Newsline Report 2291 for Friday September 24th, 2021
Amateur Radio Newsline Report Number 2291 with a release date of Friday
September 24th, 2021 to follow in 5-4-3-2-1.
The following is a QST. Hospitalized children talk to the ISS via ham radio.
Researchers call for new regulations for satellites -- and youthful SOTA
activators in Romania have a meeting with meteors. All this and more as
Amateur Radio Newsline Report Number 2291 comes your way right now.
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BILLBOARD CART
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HOSPITALIZED CHILDREN CONTACT ISS VIA HAM RADIO
STEPHEN/ANCHOR: We begin this week with a story that shows the power that
amateur radio can have in the lives of children, especially those who have
been hospitalized for serious illness. Kevin Trotman N5PRE brings us that
report.
KEVIN: It was a remarkable 10 minutes that students and patients at the
Children's National Hospital in Washington, D.C., are not likely to forget:
a question-and-answer exchange on Tuesday, September 21st, between an ISS
astronaut and the young patients in the pediatric acute care hospital in
America's capital city.
According to Bob Koepke, AA6TB, the event's technical mentor, the ARISS
contact was arranged with Seacrest Studios, the educational space inside the
hospital to continue patients' education while they are receiving treatment
there. The space and communications component is coordinated with the help
of the Smithsonian Air and Space Museum, NASA and the local Alexandria
Amateur Radio Club. Bob said the hospital's proposal for the ISS contact had
been accepted in March of 2020 but concerns for COVID safety changed the
shape of the event. Instead of using an on-site amateur radio station for
the contact, it would rely instead on a multi-point telebridge with Claudio
Ariotti, IK1SLD in Italy, eliminating the need for a large gathering of
people. The patients stayed in their rooms, connecting to the action via an
iPad and the help of a hospital staffer.
JAXA astronaut Akihiko Hoshide, KE5DNI, was ready and fielded 16 questions,
using the callsign OR4ISS, during the 10-minute pass. More than 1,300
students and patients from kindergarten to 12th grade enjoyed the event,
along with 500 parents and 400 professionals. A recording of the contact is
available on YouTube at the link that appears in this week's Newsline script
at arnewsline.org
Meanwhile, the application period begins on October 1st for proposals for
ARISS contacts in 2022.
For Amateur Radio Newsline, I'm Kevin Trotman N5PRE.
FOR PRINT, DO NOT READ:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lKDjGxmcE-Y
(ARISS, BOB KOEPKE, AA6TB)
**
RESEARCHER BLAMES SATELLITES FOR NIGHT SKY 'POLLUTION'
STEPHEN/ANCHOR: Look! Up in the sky! That is, if you can. Light pollution is
becoming an issue and researchers in Canada have what they hope is a
solution. With that story, here's Andy Morrison K9AWM.
ANDY: A Canadian astronomer is urging that international regulations be
established to set limits on permissible levels of satellite brightness.
Samantha Lawler of the University of Regina (ruh-JYE-nuh) in Saskatchewan
said the ever-increasing population of communications satellites, such as
those launched by SpaceX's Starlink, generate the kind of light pollution
that hampers astronomers' research. The scientist was part of a team that
included researchers from the University of British Columbia and the
University of Toronto who studied the optical brightness of thousands of
satellites, including those in so-called megaconstellations.
The team concluded that in the not-too-distant future one in every 15 points
of light in the sky will actually be a satellite. The research team also
expressed concern about the crowding of satellites in orbit, increasing the
possibility of more collisions.
For Amateur Radio Newsline I'm Andy Morrison K9AWM.
(GLOBAL NEWS, SOUTHGATE, CJWW RADIO)
**
ESSEX HAM SPECIAL EVENT SUPPORTS NEW HACKSPACE
STEPHEN/ANCHOR: In the UK, the ever-expanding universe of creative
workshops, known as hackspaces, just got an extra boost from some ham radio
friends. Jeremy Boot G4NJH tells us about it.
JEREMY: East Essex Hackspace became the newest of 70 hackspaces throughout
the UK on Saturday, September 18th, as this community-based "makerspace"
opened as a welcoming place to encourage learning and tinkering. It includes
a construction and electronics workbench, reflecting a spirit so familiar to
amateur radio operators.
To help celebrate opening day at this new workshop, Essex Ham operated
special event station GB0EEH on HF and VHF not just for the QSOs but to
support the community effort and to demonstrate amateur radio to those
attending at the Hawkwell location. According to the hackspace's Wiki, the
space in the pavilion has been provided by Rochford District Council and the
lease is in effect until October of 2027.
For Amateur Radio Newsline I'm Jeremy Boot G4NJH.
(EAST ESSEX HACKSPACE)
**
NEW MICROCONTROLLER EDITOR AT CQ MAGAZINE
STEPHEN/ANCHOR: Congratulations to Jack Purdum W8TEE, who has become the new
Microcontrollers Editor of CQ magazine. Jack, who is an Arduino authority,
will have his first column appear in the November issue, the magazine has
announced. His predecessor, Anthony Luscre, K8ZT, is starting up a new
column called "Ham Radio Explorer" that will launch in the December issue.
(CQ MAGAZINE)
**
SILENT KEY: EAST COAST REFLECTOR'S RICK BEUTNAGEL, N3RRB
STEPHEN/ANCHOR: Another extended family of ham radio operators is grieving
for one of their own. We hear their story, and the story of a well-loved
Silent Key, from Dave Parks WB8ODF.
DAVE: An emotional last call has been made on the IRLP/Allstar East Coast
Reflector for Richard Beutnagel N3RRB, a mainstay of the reflector. Rick, a
licensed ham since 2018, became a Silent Key on Wednesday, September 15th of
COVID-19 while caring for his ailing parents in Deltona, Florida.
Friends and members of the 9050 reflector told Newsline that Rick arrived on
the system in October of 2020 and immediately established himself as a
mentor. It was a role that came naturally to him on and off the air and in
the reflector's Zoom room.
One of Rick's most selfless projects was the 40 meter QRP transceiver he
built for a 14-year-old amateur who came to call him "Uncle Rick" He also
made use of the electronics business he owned and operated to create
equipment and software for the East Coast Reflector's control stations so
they could track the number of connected nodes at any given time.
Rick also believed in personal connections so even while riding his bike
around town, he would carry his HT on his handlebars and keep his phone
connected to the East Coast Reflector Zoom Room.
Reflector member Pres W2PW told Newsline: "The amateur community lost a good
one." I would like to add: "Rick, you will be missed but never forgotten."
For Amateur Radio Newsline and everyone on the East Coast Reflector, I'm
Dave Parks WB8ODF.
**
BOUVET 3Y0J TRIP GETS ARRL GRANT
STEPHEN/ANCHOR: Next year's Bouvet Island DXpedition has been given its
latest financial boost and it's from the ARRL. Skeeter Nash N5ASH has that
report.
SKEETER: The 3Y0J (Three Y Zero Jay) Bouvet Island DXpedition—considered one
of the costliest ever—has been awarded ,000 from the ARRL. The amount
given to the nonprofit Amateur Radio DXpeditions organization, which is
based in Norway, is the same sum given back to the ARRL following the
Intrepid DX Group's cancellation of its Bouvet trip, after the ship planned
to carry them there was sold to new owners.
Amateur Radio DXpeditions—and its 12 operators—are planning a November 2022
activation with a goal of 120,000 contacts. The team will be on the island
for 20 days. The grant is named for Silent Keys Lloyd Colvin, W6KG, and Iris
Colvin, W6QL, and supports international DX teams to foster global goodwill.
The DXpedition's 50,000 budget makes it among the most expensive ones on
record. The team earlier received a 000,000 donation from the Northern
California DX Foundation and a gift from the German DX Foundation that is
the equivalent of 01,815.
For Amateur Radio Newsline, I'm Skeeter Nash N5ASH.
STEPHEN/ANCHOR: Meanwhile, it appears that the RV Braveheart, which was sold
by Nigel Jolly K6NRJ, to new owners, may sail again with hams aboard
sometime. Paul, N6PSE, of the Intrepid DX Group announced recently on the
group's Facebook page that the ship will be relocating from New Zealand to
Ushuaia (Ooose-Why-Uh), in southernmost Argentina and the new owner plans to
make it available once again for amateur radio DXpeditioners.
(INTREPID DX GROUP)
**
BREAK HERE: Time for you to identify your station. We are the Amateur Radio
Newsline, heard on bulletin stations around the world, including the linked
repeaters of the Desert Amateur Radio Club KK7AJB in La Paz County, Arizona
on Fridays at 7 p.m. and Sundays at 6:45 p.m. local time.
**
NATIONAL HURRICANE CONFERENCE POSTED ON YOUTUBE
STEPHEN/ANCHOR: If you're devoted to weather-watching, you might want to
take a look at the 2021 Virtual National Hurricane Conference Amateur Radio
Workshop. It was held in June and is now posted on Youtube. The conference
lasts four hours and eight minutes but if there's a particular workshop
you're interested, you can find an index and the approximate start times
below the video on the site. Workshops include a discussion of surface
reports; overviews of the National Hurricane Center and the Hurricane Watch
Network; and best practices in SKYWARN for tropical systems.
Find the link to the video in the script of this week's newscast at
arnewsline.org
[FOR PRINT, DO NOT READ: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9ecZRKVgIG0]
(LLOYD COLSTON KC5FM)
**
IARU REGION 1 HONORS SIX FOR CONTRIBUTIONS
STEPHEN/ANCHOR: Six prominent radio amateurs in IARU Region 1 have been
recognized for their years of contributions. Jeremy Boot G4NJH tells us
about them.
JEREMY: Six hams in Region 1 of the International Amateur Radio Union have
been awarded medals for their years of work contributing to the IARU. They
are Tore Worren, LA9QL, who recently stepped down as Region 1 EMC Committee
Chairman but remains on the committee. Tore is being recognised for
bolstering IARU's presence in electromagnetic compatibility matters. Medal
recipient Jacques Verleijen, ON4AVJ, is being recognised for developing the
Contest Working Group and coordinating work on VHF, including revision of
the handbook. He is a member of the Political Relations Committee and
secretary to the VHF Plus (VHF+) committee. Hans Welens, ON6WQ, is being
honoured for supporting smaller societies, most especially in Africa and
creating the concept of Support to the Amateur Radio Service, or STARS,
which he chaired until 2011. The medal to Dave Court, EI3IO, celebrates his
work on the Spectrum and Regulatory Liaison Committee which he chaired until
recently. His work, among other things, helped lead to the regionwide
allocation to the amateur service of a 2 MHz segment at 50 MHz. Hilary
Claytonsmith G4JKS, is being credited for the region's successful work in
EMC matters. Hilary is an EMC committee member and served as its secretary
for nearly 25 years. A medal was also given to Peter Jost, HB9CET, deputy
coordinator for the IARU Monitoring System, for his work with the monitoring
system's newsletters.
For Amateur Radio Newsline I'm Jeremy Boot G4NJH.
(SOUTHGATE, DON BEATTIE, G3BJ)
**
POPULAR HAMFESTS HOSTED AGAIN WITH CAUTION
STEPHEN/ANCHOR: If you've been in the mood for a hamfest lately and you're
going to be in the area just north of New Orleans, Don Wilbanks AE5DW has a
recommendation for you.
DON: Two busy days of amateur radio activities are on tap for attendees of
the Slidell (SLY-Dell) EOC Hamfest sponsored by the Ozone Amateur Radio
Club. It's going to be held in the Slidell Auditorium with doors opening at
2 p.m. on Friday, October 8th and at 8 a.m. on Saturday, October 9th.
Entrance for the public is through the lobby doors. Hamfest chairman Dave
Hartley, K5OZ, reminds everyone that masks are mandatory for all indoor
activities in Louisiana so they will be required to attend the hamfest.
For Amateur Radio Newsline I'm Don Wilbanks AE5DW.
(DAVE HARTLEY K5OZ)
STEPHEN/ANCHOR: Meanwhile, even as hams in Louisiana prepare for their
hamfest, members of the Peoria Area Amateur Radio Club in Illinois are
celebrating the fact that they just finished enjoying the return of their
Superfest. It took place on September 18th and 19th and according to news
reports, there are two other reasons to feel encouraged: The club also saw
an uptick in membership, especially among YLs.
(PAARC)
**
WORLD OF DX
In the world of DX, Fred, KB4DMQ, has returned to Shemya (shem-Yuh) Island
in the Aleutians, southwest of Alaska, and for the next two months will be
operating again as KL7FBI. Be listening on 20 and 40 metres where he will be
using SSB. Send QSLs to KL7FBI.
Harald, DF2WO, is operating as 9X2AW in Rwanda until the 28th of September.
He is using mainly the digital modes, FT8, PSK31, JT65 and RTTY with some CW
and SSB. He is also using the QO-100 satellite on 2m and 70 cm. Send QSLs
via M0OXO (Em ZERO OH X OH) or his OQRS.
If you're looking to get the Maldives in your logbook, prepare now for
November when Remo HB9SHD will be on the air from Kandolhu island, Maldives
as 8Q7RM. His plan is to operate for several hours each day, especially at
night for North and South America QSOs. Send QSLs via his home callsign.
(DX-WORLD.NET, OHIO PENN DX)
**
KICKER: FOR YOUNG HAMS, A MOUNTAIN MEETING WITH THE METEORS
STEPHEN/ANCHOR: Our final story takes place in the mountains of Romania,
where students using SOTA gear during the day also made contact with the
cosmos at night. Ed Durrant DD5LP shares the details.
ED: For the 18 students who spent three days on the summits in Romania, this
past summer will always be the Summer of the Perseids. Under the guidance of
seven adults, including their teacher Adrian YO5IA, the young amateurs from
Transylvania ventured into the Vladeasa (vulla-DESSA) Mountains in mid-
August. They were backpacking to experience nature — and the nature of
making SOTA radio contacts from on high. Sorin, YO2MSB, who is ranked a SOTA
Mountain Goat, schooled the students in SOTA basics. Then, using their
school club callsign YO6KGS, they set up stations on various peaks in an
attempt to accumulate points.
According to a diary kept by students Daria, YO6CDC, and Horatiu, YO6HDC,
daylight hours were spent learning about SOTA and chasing contacts. At
night, they chased another contact, the Perseid Meteor showers. They had
extra help from a telescope brought by Rares, a guest at the chalet where
the group was staying.
Daria wrote in her diary, in English translation: [quote] "No matter how
tired we were, we couldn't miss the campfire and the opportunity to look
through Rares' telescope. Waiting for our turn to look at the planets Saturn
and Venus, our eyes were directed only to the sky at the Perseids. We were
so excited that we woke up at 4 in the morning to watch them at their
maximum intensity."[endquote]
The students may not have successfully activated all the summits on their
list, but they scored big points with the Perseids. Adrian told Newsline
more SOTA expeditions are planned this year and then next summer it's back
to the Vladeasa Mountains: He said [quote] "The days of the Perseids will
become a tradition for us."[endquote]
For Amateur Radio Newsline, I'm Ed Durrant DD5LP.
(ADRIAN BACIU YO5IA)
**
NEWSCAST CLOSE: With thanks to Adrian Baciu, YO5IA; ARISS; the ARRL; Bob
Koepke, AA6TB; CQ Magazine; Dave Hartley, K5OZ; David Behar K7DB; Don
Beattie, G3BJ; East Essex Hackspace; Lloyd Colston, KC5FM; Ohio Penn DX;
QRZ.com; the PAARC; Southgate Amateur Radio News; shortwaveradio.de;
Spacenews; Ted Randall's QSO Radio Show; Twitter; WTWW Shortwave; and you
our listeners, that's all from the Amateur Radio Newsline. You can write to
us at newsline@arnewsline.org. 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.
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 2021. All rights reserved.
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