AMATEUR RADIO NEWS
Youth@HamRadio.Fun: Ham Radio 2.0
Web 2.0 is the name that has been given to the second wind of the Internet evolution, characterized by new gadgets, new developments and new ways to have fun online. Amateur Radio is also experiencing a second wind, with more hams, more activity and more ways to enjoy the hobby than ever before. We are also experiencing a new marriage with the Inte... [continue]
Monday, 8th February 2010
Big sunspot sparks solar activity
Spaceweather reports that the sudden emergence of big sunspot 1045 over the weekend has caused a sharp uptick in solar activity
Latest 2M yagi G/T performance table published
Latest 2M yagi G/T performance table published Lionel H. Edwards VE7BQH has just published his latest 2M yagi G/T performance table. This document has become a very important reference for serious DX'ers who wish to purchase or construct yagi antennas for 2M 144MHz. It provides key facts to help operators choose the right antenna for them. Lione... [continue]
EI7DAR Online Receiver
EI7DAR Online Receiver Dundalk Amateur Radio Society have now added a web controlled Icom IC 75 HF receiver to their website. This will enable users to have full control of the receiver and allows the advantage of listening remotely from a different location. It is also useful for checking your own station's transmit audio and signal strength. F... [continue]
Endeavour in Orbit
About two minutes into flight, the external fuel tank and solid rocket boosters propelling Endeavour into space successfully separated and fell away. The shuttle and its crew have safely attained low-Earth orbit
2010 Visalia IDXC IOTA Dinner
The 15th annual Islands On The Air (IOTA) Dinner will be held on Friday, April 16th, in the Plaza Room of the Holiday Inn Hotel, Visalia, California in conjunction with the 61st annual Visalia International DX Convention
IRTS supporting Engineers Week 2010
Following the success of last year, IRTS, the Irish Radio Transmitters Society, together with local radio clubs, is once more involved in Engineers Week organised by Engineers Ireland from 8th to 13th February. This year sees an expanded number of locations and sessions
HAMNET Report 7th February
HAMNET is a voluntary group of South African radio amateurs who make their unique communication skills available to assist and help others in distress during and after disasters. Hamnet National Director Francois Botha, ZS6BUU provides this audio report on recent activities
Repeater meeting
The keepers of Sligo, West Tyrone and Fermanagh Amateur Radio Repeaters are among an expected strong attendance for talks and an equipment demonstration led off by John McCullough GI4BWM, Chairman of the RSGB Emerging Technology Coordinating Committee
Latest 2M yagi G/T performance table published
Lionel H. Edwards VE7BQH has just published his latest 2M yagi G/T performance table
FO-29 status update
The JARL FO-29 command team report that, after long eclipse periods caused a negative power budget on FO-29 in early November, 2009 which took it off the air temporarily, the command team have switched the satellite from continuous operation to scheduled operations
YOUTUBE VIDEOS
Monday, 8th February 2010
W6AM Award KS1C 1992_1.mpg
W6AM Award -This is an award by a radio club that was given to various members for some thing they have done, it could be for "ANYTHING". Most of the time it was for a generous effort to support Ham radio in our area in South Eastern Massachusettes, some times it was in jest. A good time was had by all. Charlie KS1C had a moisture/water problem in ... [continue]
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Monday, 8th February 2010
In Haiti, Practicing Medicine From Afar
A video hookup between a patient on the scene and a doctor far away can save lives.
Power Crews Struggle To Keep Lights, Heat On
Working around the clock, power crews are chopping down trees and hoisting up power lines to get the lights back on for thousands of people.
Pilot sees chaos, violence in Haiti
A Belgrade pilot saw first hand the chaos and violence that is hampering relief efforts in Haiti. He was part of a Continental airlines crew that flew in Army Airborne Rangers to the country which was struck by a magnitude 7.0 earthquake last week.
Bulletin board: Feb. 10, 2010
FUTURE EVENTS:George Washington High School Patriot Band: will host its annual Spaghetti Dinner from 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the school. Spaghetti, salad, rolls, dessert and drinks are included. Cost is $6 for adults, $4 for children 10 and under. Live ...
EMA to host storm spotter class at Forum
The Floyd County Emergency Management Agency will hold a SKYWARN storm spotter class at The Forum Monday, Feb. 22, at 6 pm. In the past two years, more than 250 people have attended the class spo...
HAM RADIO PODCASTS
DX CLUSTER SPOTS
| Spotter | Freq. | DX | GMT | Pref. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CT2HHM | 7167.0 | CT2GSN | 0043 | CT | |
| EI8JW | 7036.2.0 | OK1NZ | 0042 | OK | |
| PY2EL | 10103.2.0 | 9M2AX | 0042 | 9M2 | |
| EY8MM | 7005.0 | W0YR | 0042 | W0YR | |
| PS8RF | 435740.0 | KB1RVT | 0041 | KB1 | |
| YY5CWM | 7162.0 | EI6JK | 0041 | EI | |
| PY3APY | 14285.0 | VP8LP | 0041 | VP8 | |
| N7SGM | 7170.0 | CT2GSN | 0041 | CT | |
| YU1SV | 10103.0 | FM5LD | 0041 | FM | |
| PU1BRD | 50110.0 | PU1BRD | 0041 | PU | |
| PY1ZV | 50110.0 | PT7ZAP | 0041 | PT | |
| UR8GM | 7005.1.0 | W0YR | 0040 | W0YR | |
| NI5L | 14026.1.0 | J5NAR | 0040 | J5 | |
| PS8RF | 435740.0 | W4MVB | 0040 | W4 | |
| AJ4KF | 14170.0 | VK6BF | 0040 | VK6 | |
| PY2EL | 10108.1.0 | J79CBS | 0040 | J7 | |
| KC9PFL | 7243.0 | W9HHX | 0040 | W9 | |
| OE8SKQ | 3500.9.0 | RU0SU | 0039 | RU0 | |
| PY2UDX | 50120.0 | PS7DX | 0039 | PS | |
| N6KZ | 14007.5.0 | HL4XM | 0039 | HL |
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DX ANNOUNCES
12.02.2010-16.02.2010 XU7KOH
11.02.2010-14.02.2010 XE2JA/XF1
10.02.2010-16.02.2010 T88SM,T88HS
09.02.2010-22.02.2010 PJ2/W8AV
10.02.2010-15.02.2010 PJ4/N4RR
11.02.2010-21.02.2010 J5NAR
10.02.2010-24.02.2010 J38XX
09.02.2010-24.02.2010 TX4T
12.02.2010-25.02.2010 5Z0H
02.02.2010-09.02.2010 KP2/KZ5D
06.02.2010-06.02.2010 MMØDGR/p
29.01.2010-14.02.2010 C21DL,C21YL
05.02.2010-13.02.2010 Z21DXI
03.02.2010-09.02.2010 XU7XRO
05.02.2010-08.02.2010 V85NL
PROPAGATION
Report issued 2010 Feb 08 2106 UTC
| Date | Sun Spots | Flux | Goes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 08, 2010 | 51 | 94 | B2.2 | |
| Feb 07, 2010 | 30 | 90 | B1.1 | |
| Feb 06, 2010 | 22 | 88 | A2.8 | |
| Feb 05, 2010 | 11 | 78 | A2.3 | |
| Feb 04, 2010 | 11 | 74 | A3.2 | |
| Feb 03, 2010 | 11 | 74 | A3.4 | |
| Feb 02, 2010 | 16 | 75 | A3.1 | |
| Feb 01, 2010 | 14 | 75 | A3.3 | |
| Jan 31, 2010 | 25 | 75 | A2.4 | |
| Jan 30, 2010 | 12 | 75 | A2.6 |