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Amateur Radio Newsline Report 2425 for Friday April 19th, 2024
Amateur Radio Newsline Report Number 2425 with a release date of Friday
April 19th, 2024 to follow in 5-4-3-2-1.
The following is a QST. NASA confirms space station debris hit Florida home.
A simulated crisis in Oregon draws a robust response -- and a musician who
was a headliner at the Woodstock Music Festival becomes a Silent Key. All
this and more as Amateur Radio Newsline Report Number 2425 comes your way
right now.
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BILLBOARD CART
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SIMULATED CRISIS DRAWS ROBUST RESPONSE IN OREGON
JIM/ANCHOR: We begin this week with a story of a disaster-preparation drill
in one part of Oregon where living on a floodplain means always being
vigilant. Ralph Squillace KK6ITB tells us how things played out.
RALPH: The disaster scenario was a simulated emergency test, or SET, in
Crook County, Oregon, but the response was very real on Saturday, April
13th, as radio amateurs and others responded from Crook County Emergency
Management, the sheriff's Search and Rescue team and the county's auxiliary
communication team. The amateur radio station at the area hospital was
activated and communications went out over the Grizzly Mountain Repeater and
on 2-metre simplex.
In this simulated scene across the region's floodplain, the reservoirs had
reached capacity after abundant winter snowfall. A nearby river below a
major dam threatened to rise and cause flooding. Residential areas faced
further dangers as a major creek began to swell.
The drill's organizer, Jim Burge, KB7SHT, told Newsline that 26 hams were
mobilized, and four others checked in from their home QTH. The drill also
became a training exercise for newcomers, who were paired with more
experienced hams and took an active part in learning how to call the net.
Dave, W7KFO, said that simplex coverage was also provided at all critical
points, such as the hospital and the EOC.
He said that with most of Crook County's population in Prineville, which is
built on a flood plain, a high-water simulation such as this carries special
urgency. There have been real-life deployments too, even when flooding is
not the central worry.
Jim told Newsline that hams were involved in all 38 missions conducted last
year, using both simplex frequencies and area repeaters. No, these instances
were not simulated. Jim said: [quote] "Four of those missions were truly
life-saving missions and ham radio was our only means of communication."
[endquote]
This is Ralph Squillace KK6ITB.
(JIM BURGE, KB7SHT)
**
DXPEDITIONERS REASSESS BOUVET PLANNING FOR 2025
JIM/ANCHOR: As Newsline went to production, contributions to next year's
Bouvet Island DXpedition were put on hold - for now. Graham Kemp VK4BB picks
up the story for us.
GRAHAM: The 3YØK Bouvet Island DXpedition set for January 2025 has suspended
its acceptance of donations temporarily while the team reassesses its
financial picture. The DXpedition made the announcement on its website 3YØK
dot com (3yØk.com).
DX-World.net posted a statement made on social media by Ken, LA7GIA, who
explained: [quote] "Unfortunately, the financial risk for the small team is
too high and we will spend the next few weeks in April assessing the
situation and deciding what to do. We will explore all possible options and
will return with more information once we have reached a conclusion."
[endquote]
According to the DXpedition website, the team has secured 80 percent of its
00,000 budget but was still needing 5,000. The 21-day DXpedition is to
have three operators and a four-person support team.
This is Graham Kemp VK4BB.
(DX-WORLD.NET, 3YØK WEBSITE)
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SILENT KEY: ELPIDIO "PETE" COBIAN, N6VJD, FORMERLY OF THE BAND SWEETWATER
JIM/ANCHOR: A musical talent whose group was a headliner at the Woodstock
Music Festival in the 1960s has become a Silent Key. We hear about him from
Paul Braun WD9GCO.
PAUL: On the opening day of the Woodstock Music Festival in upstate New York
in 1969, Elpidio Cobian, N6VJD, enlivened the music of the group Sweetwater
with his conga playing, as he always did. A gifted musician, he later made a
career change into the film industry, where he became a part of different
movie set crews. According to his longtime friend, Leo, KJ6HI, one of the
big joys in his life was amateur radio - and his amateur radio friends.
Known to almost everyone as Pete, he died of natural causes on the 6th of
April.
Leo remembered his friend of more than 40 years as someone who made - and
kept - lasting friendships on and off the air. He told Newsline: [quote] "He
was an unselfish operator and was always available to assist other hams."
[endquote] He said Pete was a fixture on 40 and 75 meters where he inspired
everyone with his upbeat and endearing personality.
Leo told Newsline: [quote] "We are going to miss him dearly." [endquote]
Pete was 90 years old.
This is Paul Braun WD9GCO.
(LEO, KJ6HI, SWEETWATERBAND WEBSITE, FACEBOOK)
**
SILENT KEY: LARRY STAPLES, WØAIB, FOUNDER/EDITOR OF LARRY'S LIST
JIM/ANCHOR: A central figure among Kansas City area radio amateurs has
become a Silent Key. We hear about him from Randy Sly, WX4J.
RANDY: As an active and involved ham for six decades, Larry Staples, WØAIB,
was well-known among other amateurs in the Kansas City metro area -- but he
was perhaps best known as publisher of Larry's List. The popular email
message center dispatched ham radio-related emails relevant to its nearly
2200 subscribers and was considered a mainstay for radio amateurs in the
region.
Larry, who had been a ham since 1960, died on the 17th of April.
In addition to his varied other activities, public service was close to
Larry's heart. He could be counted on to play Santa Claus for mentally
challenged youngsters or to coordinate radio assistance, as he did for more
than three decades, with what was then known as the March of Dimes Walk-a-
Thons.
73’s my friend, you will be missed. This is Randy Sly, W4XJ
**
NASA CONFIRMS ISS DEBRIS HIT FLORIDA HOME
JIM/ANCHOR: NASA has confirmed the claims of a Florida homeowner who said
his house was struck by debris from the International Space Station which
had jettisoned old batteries. The space agency came to that conclusion after
examining it at Kennedy Space Center where it had been taken after the
damage was discovered on March 8th. According to various news reports, the
homeowner had been away at the time but discovered that part of the ceiling
and floor had been damaged.
No one was reported injured.
(SPACE.COM, NBC NEWS)
**
AUTISM AWARENESS WEEK LOGS MORE THAN 17,000 QSOS WORLDWIDE
JIM/ANCHOR: If you were lucky enough to score a QSO with W2A here in the
United States or any other callsigns that were part of the recent global
Autism Awareness Week, join the crowd. Organizer James KB2FMH reported that
logs collected as of April 15th reflect a total of 17,129 QSOs. Contacts
were made across 50 US states, 44 Canadian provinces, 146 countries and 6
continents. James said that this translates into having radio signals travel
nearly 83 million miles to carry the message from 45 volunteer operators
worldwide that "it's OK to be different." Congratulations to the special
event team!
(JAMES GALLO, KB2FMH)
**
POTA EVENT SHOWCASES TOP OPERATORS IN PA REGION
JIM/ANCHOR: In what is being described as a first-of-its-kind event, four
top Parks on the Air activators from eastern Pennsylvania will be setting up
stations in a state park in suburban Philadelphia to showcase one of the
fastest-growing activities in amateur radio today to other hams. Mark
Abramowicz (pronouncer – Abram-o-vich), NT3V, has more from Collegeville,
PA.
MARK: Walt Skavinsky KB3SBC, a veteran POTA activator and hunter himself,
came up with the idea for the activation set for Sunday, April 28 from 9
a.m. to 4 p.m. in Evansburg State Park, just outside Philadelphia.
WALT: “They’re the League of Extraordinary POTAMEN. And, they’re going to
come share their superpowers with you because they’re all unique and you
have an opportunity to learn from each one of them.ö
MARK: Skavinsky says the goal is to demonstrate to hams across the region
how to activate a POTA station, perhaps without much of an investment in
special gear.
WALT: “They can see what equipment that others have already tried and
worked. They might even see equipment they already own."
MARK: The four POTA veterans are Pete Kobak K0BAK, Greg Malone WA3GM, Joel
Rubincam NF3R, and Bill Hewitt W3FRB. Their goal is to showcase the
symbiotic relationship that makes POTA work.
WALT: “The activators can’t do their jobs and have fun without the hunters
at home. And, you participate where you can. I tell you a lot of hunters
have become activators and a lot of activators have become hunters because I
want to support my fellow activators out there."
MARK: Skavinsky says whether you’re new, experienced or just interested in
exploring it, POTA is one of the places where you can pretty much do it your
own way.
WALT: "Your skill is very important...You have to deal with the elements. It
encompasses everything I find challenging in amateur radio.ö
I’m Mark Abramowicz, NT3V, in Collegeville, Pennsylvania.
**
BREAK HERE: Time for you to identify your station. We are the Amateur Radio
Newsline heard on bulletin stations around the world including the WI9HF
repeater in Madison Wisconsin on Tuesday nights at 7:30.
**
NOTED SCIENTIST HONORED FOR IONOSPHERIC RESEARCH
JIM/ANCHOR: A noted scientist in the UK has been honored for his
contributions to ionospheric research. We hear about him from Jeremy Boot
G4NJH.
JEREMY: His use of the digital protocol FST4W for ionospheric research has
earned Gwyn Griffiths G3ZIL the Les Barclay Memorial Award from the Radio
Society of Great Britain. Gwyn has been an active contributor to HamSCI, the
citizen science investigation group, best known for its studies of the
impact solar eclipses have on the ionosphere. Gwyn, who has also been
honoured as a recipient of the Member of the British Empire, has utilised
the digital protocol to investigate different aspects of propagation. FST4W
is mostly used on the LF and MF bands using 4-GFSK modulation.
This is Jeremy Boot G4NJH.
(ED EFCHAK, WX2R, RADIO SOCIETY OF GREAT BRITAIN)
**
COURAGE KENNY HANDIHAM MARKS 57 YEARS
JIM/ANCHOR: The Courage Kenny Handiham program is celebrating 57 years of
service with a QSO Party, as we learn from Dave Parks WB8ODF,
DAVE: Congratulations to the Courage Kenny Handiham Program, which is
marking 57 years of providing service, training and experience to disabled
amateur radio operators. In celebration of the program's longevity and
success, the Handiham Radio Club is holding a 48-hour QSO party and all
currently licensed program members are encouraged to get on the air. The
action starts at 1900 UTC on Friday the 26th of April and continues through
1900 UTC on Sunday the 28th of April. Operators will be on all amateur bands
using all modes, including digital and VOIP to spotlight the Minnesota-based
program and the club.
Operators will be calling CQ Handiham 57. Logs are required and due no later
than June 1st. Contacts can request an anniversary QSL card by QSLing
directly to the program. See details at handiham dot org. (handiham.org)
This is Dave Parks WB8ODF.
(HANDIHAM)
**
AO-109 CUBESAT EXPECTED TO REENTER ATMOSPHERE
JIM/ANCHOR: The AO-109 CubeSat is expected to re-enter the Earth's
atmosphere soon, as we hear from Patrick Clark K8TAC.
PATRICK: Welcomed into service in low Earth orbit in July of 2021, AMSAT's
AO-109 CubeSat, known as Fox 1E, is ending its successful run. The satellite
is expected to re-enter the atmosphere very soon. This fifth-generation Fox
1-U CubeSat is perhaps best known for having had the longest CPU uptime,
operating continuously for more than 18 million seconds in the period since
September of last year. Hams have been able to make use of the satellite's
30kHz wide linear transponder.
This is Patrick Clark K8TAC.
(AMATEUR RADIO WEEKLY, AMSAT)
**
NOMINATE NEWSLINE'S NEXT YOUNG HAM OF THE YEAR
PAUL/ANCHOR: We're getting closer to the deadline time for this year's Bill
Pasternak Memorial Young Ham of the Year award. Let Newsline know of any
promising young amateurs who are deserving of this honor. Candidates must
live in the continental United States and be 18 years of age or younger.
Tell our judges about your nominee's talent, promise and commitment to the
spirit of ham radio. This is your chance to help honor and acknowledge that
person who will, no doubt, go on to teach and inspire others. Find the
nomination form on our website arnewsline.org under the "AWARDS" tab.
Nominations close on May 31st.YHOTY
**
HAMS PREPARE FOR SOS RADIO WEEK
JIM/ANCHOR: When does a special event week last a whole month? When it's SOS
Radio Week in the UK. Jeremy Boot G4NJH tells us more.
JEREMY: Throughout the month of May, when the Royal National Lifeboat
Institute conducts its annual fundraiser, "Mayday," hams throughout the UK
will be on board. In recognition of all lifeboat crews, including
independent ones and coastal watch keepers, hams will be getting on the air
at various times between the 1st and 31st of May. Listen for special event
station GBØFLB which will be on the air from Fleetwood lifeboat station on
the 4th and 5th of May. The station is being run by Thornton Cleveleys
Amateur Radio Society based in Lancashire and is one of many getting
involved. Be listening too for MXØKWA, which is being operated by the Kent
Weald Radio Club at various times from the Kent/East Sussex coast. For more
details about SOS Radio Week and a full list of stations, visit the link in
the text version of this week's Newsline script at arnewsline.org
This is Jeremy Boot G4NJH.
[DO NOT READ: https://www.sosradioweek.org.uk/ ]
**
WORLD OF DX
In the World of DX, time is running out to work Kevin, N4DVR, who is on the
air as V6DVR from Chuuk, IOTA Number OC-Ø11, in Micronesia. He is using SSB
on 20 through 10 metres. See QRZ.com for QSL details.
Listen for Tom, NL7RR, from Wake Island, IOTA Number OC-053, until the 15th
of May. He will be on the air on or around 14.200 MHz using the callsign
KH9/NL7RR, See QRZ.com for QSL details.
Listen for OT2Ø24EPIC (OH TEE TWO ZERO TWO FOUR EPIC), the special callsign
for the Antwerp Port Contest Club, ON8APC. The group is on the air until the
19th of May to promote the seventh edition of the Antwerp Port Epic cycling
race. The race is being held on May 19th. See QRZ.com for QSL details.
Seven radio amateurs from Belgium will be active as 5P5LI from Lolland
Island, IOTA Number EU-029, until the 6th of May, operating CW, SSB and the
digital modes on 160-6 metres. QSL via ON6EF, direct or bureau.
(425 DX BULLETiN)
**
KICKER: WHEN EMERGENCY COMMUNICATION ITSELF IS THE CRISIS
JIM/ANCHOR: This week's newscast ends with the story of a beginning: a new
amateur radio club in Indiana is being born in response to a crisis: what
local hams see as a shortfall in the region's disaster communications. Andy
Morrison K9AWM has that story.
ANDY: It's just a beginning for the Martin County Amateur Radio Club but
Cory, KD9SHS, sees the growing group as the source of a much-needed
capability in disaster reporting and emergency communications. Cory, the
president of the new group, said he got the idea, drawing on his background
as medical and safety officer for a local fire departmet and a deputy
director of county emergency management. Cory is also a volunteer with the
Civilian Crisis Response Team, or CERT, which is a trained disaster response
group.
He told Newsline that 15 hams met with him one recent evening in response to
a Facebook post he made looking for interested radio operators. The hams
suggested that a club be formed first, giving members the option later to
deepen their involvement by joining ARES or RACES. Since then, he and the
club's vice president, Reuben KA9RCM, have not only seen the group grow but
have attracted support from area clubs. One of the first projects will be to
restore the full operation of a local repeater which has been performing
poorly. He told Newsline that being in a rural county makes access to all
corners of the county even more important.
He told Newsline: It's going to be a great thing for the community. In fact,
he can't wait to look back a year from now to see how things have grown.
This is Andy Morrison K9AWM.
(CORY, KD9SHS, FACEBOOK)
**
DO YOU HAIKU?
Don't forget the Amateur Radio Newsline haiku challenge. If you're not too
busy tuning your antennas or chasing the latest DXpedition, pick up a pencil
and share your experience by sending an original haiku to us here at
Newsline. Use the entry form on our website, arnewsline.org and please
follow the rules for writing your three-line haiku -- sorry but we cannot
accept any entries that aren't written in traditional haiku form. Share with
fellow listeners the poetry that is inspired by your ham radio experience!
NEWSCAST CLOSE: With thanks to Amateur Radio Weekly; AMSAT; CQ Magazine;
Cory, KD9SHS; David Behar K7DB; DXWorld; Facebook; 425DXNews; Leo, KJ6HI;
QRZ.com; NBC.COM; shortwaveradio.de; SpaceNews; Sweetwater Band website;
YouTube; and you our listeners, that's all from the Amateur Radio Newsline.
We remind our listeners that Amateur Radio Newsline is an all-volunteer non-
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wish to support us, please visit our website at arnewsline.org and know that
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newscast, please leave us a 5-star rating wherever you subscribe to us. For
now, with Caryn Eve Murray KD2GUT at the news desk in New York, and our news
team worldwide, I'm Jim Damron N8TMW in Charleston West Virginia saying 73.
As always we thank you for listening. Amateur Radio Newsline(tm) is
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