AMATEUR RADIO NEWS
ARRL to Blog from Dayton Hamvention
As in previous years, the ARRL will be blogging live from Hara Arena, site of the Dayton Hamvention®. In addition to keeping everyone up with the latest and greatest at Dayton, this year's blog will feature video clips. QST Editor -- and Hamvention blogger extraordinaire -- Steve Ford, WB8IMY, said, "The video clips were such a big hit wit... [continue]
Wednesday, 14th May 2008
Dayton Hamvention Live video/audio
Tom Medlin, W5KUB and friends will, once again, broadcast live video and audio from this year's Dayton Hamvention. Join them live in their car as they make the 550-mile trip from Memphis to Dayton today
IOTA news
Weekly IOTA News - compiled by the Deutscher Amateur Radio Club
SumbandilaSat - Engineering News article
South Africa's 2nd satellite SumbandilaSat carries an Amateur Radio payload but is still on the ground awaiting a suitable launch opportunity. An article on the Engineering News website provides more info
European Council, Strasbourg on the air
A few members of a ham radio group at the German Bundeswehr have been invited to activate the clubstation of the European Council in Strasbourg from May 16-18
UK Amateur Radio Licences as at 30th April 2008
The UK regulator Ofcom has supplied the figures for the total number of Amateur Radio Licences issued as at 30th April 2008
Italian Radio Amateurs gain new frequencies
425 DX News reports that Italian Amateurs can now use 7.1-7.2 MHz
Latest from Marion Island
We have confirmation from the authorities in charge of Marion Island that there are, in fact, communications issues on the Island
French Radio Amateurs meet with regulator
The minutes of the recent meeting between the French amateur radio societies and the regulator have been published
Sichuan Earthquake - Emergency Frequencies
Following the devastating earthquake in Sichuan a request has been made keep 14.270, 7.050 and 7.060 MHz clear for emergency traffic
Tuesday, 13th May 2008
Hams Called to Action in Aftermath of China Quake
On Monday, May 12 at 0628 UTC, a magnitude 7.8 earthquake hit Sichuan, China. The Chinese Radio Sports Association, the Chinese IARU Member-Society, has designated the following frequencies for emergency services involved in the rescue: 14.270, 7.050 and 7.060 MHz. The ARRL encourages US amateurs to be aware of the emergency operations on those t... [continue]
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NEWSPAPERS
Wednesday, 14th May 2008
Ham radio operator connected with the world - Brooks Bulletin
Ham radio operator connected with the worldBrooks Bulletin, Canada - 35 minutes agoA long-time Brooks resident has talked to people as far away as Russia and Japan on his ham radio. While ham radios have almost become a thing of the past, ...... [continue]
Cyprinus carpio (The Post-Standard)
David Moore called it "an iron man fishing competition." Moore, tournaments director for the American Carp Society, was talking about the two-day, Northeast Regionals carp fishing competition along the Seneca River in Baldwinsville. The event returns this week for the second year.
Future explorers anxious for space (Queens Courier)
"I've talked to reporters so I already have experience," Christopher Caviedes said matter-of-factly. The nine-and-a-half-year-old fourth grader was spinning around in the office chair of his after school program director, Simcha Waisman, proudly showing off his throne to passersby.
Scouts perfect art of Spam at Camporee (The Burlington Free Press)
Hundreds of Boy Scouts from Addison and Chittenden counties filled the Champlain Valley Exposition Fairgrounds for the annual Green Mountain Council Boys Scouts of America Camporee last weekend.
Community Calendar (Worcester Telegram & Gazette)
The Heywood Hospital Stroke Club will meet at 2:30 p.m. tomorrow at the hospital, 242 Green St., for stroke survivors and their families. Registered dietitian Bonnie Hathaway will discuss "Eating Better After Stroke." For more information, call (978) 630-6386.
HAM RADIO PODCASTS
DX CLUSTER SPOTS
| Spotter | Freq. | DX | GMT | Pref. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RZ9OC | 7063.0 | RA3QJD | 1549 | RA3 | |
| K5PEW | 28255.5 | N8YEL/B | 1549 | N8 | |
| EA1AHP | 7066.5 | EA8/EA9CI | 1548 | EA8 | |
| F6EGV | 28229.0 | IQ8CZ/B | 1547 | I | |
| K5PEW | 28283.6 | KC9GNK/B | 1547 | KC9 | |
| US5XD | 18085.0 | 5X1DX | 1546 | 5X | |
| K6YUI | 14084.0 | VR10XLN | 1545 | VR | |
| XE1RBV | 14177.0 | HS0AC | 1545 | HS | |
| G1HIP | 14188.0 | MX0NRC | 1545 | M | |
| EA1CP | 21290.0 | OE2008U | 1544 | OE | |
| F6EGV | 28182.0 | SV3AQR/B | 1542 | SV | |
| VA6NJK | 14236.4 | W1AW | 1542 | W1 | |
| AG4EX | 28400.0 | N0CKT | 1542 | N0 | |
| UT3WW | 10115.0 | IO1WWC | 1541 | I | |
| F4FEP | 14202.0 | MW0ZZR/P | 1541 | MW | |
| RN3AOZ | 7066.0 | RA9XDJ | 1541 | RA9 | |
| IZ6GSQ | 14205.0 | IR9GI | 1540 | IR9 | |
| I0EKY | 14080.8 | E20WXA | 1539 | E2 | |
| IV3CIS | 18085.0 | 5X1DX | 1539 | 5X | |
| CT2JUT | 7066.5 | EA9CI | 1538 | EA9 |
PROPAGATION
No space weather storms are expected for the next 24 hours.
Report issued 2008 May 14 0005 UTC
| Date | Sun Spots | Flux | Goes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 14, 2008 | 0 | 68 | A0.0 | |
| May 13, 2008 | 0 | 68 | A0.0 | |
| May 12, 2008 | 0 | 68 | A0.0 | |
| May 11, 2008 | 0 | 67 | A0.0 | |
| May 10, 2008 | 0 | 67 | A0.0 | |
| May 09, 2008 | 0 | 66 | A0.0 | |
| May 08, 2008 | 0 | 67 | A0.0 | |
| May 07, 2008 | 0 | 67 | A0.0 | |
| May 06, 2008 | 15 | 68 | A0.0 | |
| May 05, 2008 | 13 | 68 | A0.0 | |
| May 04, 2008 | 0 | 67 | A0.0 | |
| May 03, 2008 | 0 | 68 | A0.0 | |
| May 02, 2008 | 0 | 69 | A0.0 | |
| May 01, 2008 | 0 | 67 | A0.0 | |
| Apr 30, 2008 | 0 | 69 | A0.0 |
DX ANNOUNCES
17.05.2008-19.05.2008 TC1ATA
02.05.2008-13.05.2008 ZD8N
11.05.2008-13.05.2008 TF/LA9SN
15.05.2008-30.05.2008 PA143ITU
14.05.2008-17.05.2008 OJ0/OG3A
12.05.2008-16.05.2008 KJ5XX/KH6
12.05.2008-22.05.2008 JD1BMM
12.05.2008-08.06.2008 IO1WWC
11.05.2008-20.05.2008 GJ4ICD
17.05.2008-22.05.2008 ZF2LJ
16.05.2008-19.05.2008 JA1UNS/1,JI1PLF/1,7N1GMK/1,7L4PVR/1,7N4VPS/1
16.05.2008-18.05.2008 TP2CE
12.05.2008-24.05.2008 9A/OO6N
15.05.2008-19.05.2008 9A/IK4ALM,9A/IZ4BBF
14.05.2008-11.06.2008 5Z4DX