HAM News

Januari, 2020

• 12 Januari

  QSO Today Amateur Radio Podcast Michael Murphy – WU2D

  

  Michael, Mike, Murphy, WU2D, separates his professional and his personal radio and electronics life by building, using, and working with vintage radios made no later than the early 1960s. As a collector and builder of old time and military surplus radios, Mike is convinced that the magic of radio is …
• 11 Januari

  South Orkney Islands DXpedition VP8PJ

  We are pleased to announce that the call sign for the Perseverance DX Group’s expedition South Orkney 2020 will be changed to VP8PJ. In past years it was relatively easy to get a preferred VP8 call sign for the British Antarctic Territory. After a licensing administrative change, we were unable …
• 11 Januari

  Marquesas Islands EME operation

  Operators Lance W7GJ and Gene KB7Q will be active as TX7MB from Taaoa, Hiva Oa Island (OC-027), between November 3-15th. Look for W7J to operate 6m EME and KB7Q 2m EME. QSL via W7GJ. Lance has informed OPDX of the following:“In order to provide plenty of advance warning, I wanted …
• 11 Januari

  The 2020 CQ DX Marathon

  

  This ia a year-long DX hunt, with participants competing to see who can work the greatest number of countries and CQ zones during this calendar year. While Division of Gaming Enforcement doesn’t break down income for individual manufacturers on each license, Golden Nugget has held the highest spot by way …
• 11 Januari

  ARISS contact with Sayama Mizutomi Community Center, Sayama, Japan

  

  An International Space Station school contact has been planned with participants at Sayama Mizutomi Community Center, Sayama, Japan on 13 Jan. The event is scheduled to begin at approximately 11:58 UTC. The duration of the contact is approximately 9 minutes and 30 seconds. The contact will be direct between NA1SS …
• 11 Januari

  The Fainting of Betelgeuse

  Red giant star Betelgeuse is on the verge of going supernova. An episode of “fainting” widely reported in December has intensified in January, according to new measurements by astronomers at Villanova University. Is the end near? Visit today’s edition of Spaceweather.com for the full story of what could turn into …
• 11 Januari

  JARL focus is on Younger Generations and Women

  In his New Year statement Japan Amateur Radio League President Yoshinori Takao JG1KTC says JARL continues to focus on acquiring new members of Younger generations and Women He also said “The succession of amateur radio, which is a useful means of communication, to the next generation and the development of …
• 11 Januari

  2020 Nordics On The Air Norway

  This year, the annual Nordics On The Air ham radio youth camp will be held in Norway during Easter, April 10-13, 2020 The IARU Region 1 site report says: We invite all the Nordic youngsters to take part in a fun weekend full of radio related activities, meeting new friends …
• 11 Januari

  The February Edition of Digital QST is Now Available!

  01/10/2020 The February issue of Digital QST is now available for viewing on your desktop or laptop. Click here to view the issue. It is also available for reading on your Apple, Android, or Kindle Fire device. Build an affordable D-STAR Hotspot Learn about CAT Ham-friendly homes and a hidden …
• 11 Januari

  The Latest Episode of ARRL Audio News is Now Available

  01/10/2020 Listen to the new episode of ARRL Audio News on your iOS or Android podcast app, or online at http://www.blubrry.com/arrlaudionews/. Audio News is also retransmitted on a number of FM repeaters. Click here and then scroll down to see the list.