March 22, 2007 by kb3ljm.

Saturday, May 19th, 2007 - Opens: 7 am to 5 pm Georgetown, DE

Sussex Technical High School ARC, S.T.A.R. Hamfest Sussex Technical High School, 17099 County Seat Highway (Rt 9), Georgetown, a few miles west of Georgetown (use football entrance west of High School). About 30 miles (45 mins) north of Salisbury and Ocean City MD

Contact Herb Quick, KF3BT in Seaford, DE at 302-629-4949
Talk-In: 147.075+ (PL 156.7) (Sussex ARC, KB3BHL)
E-mail: hamiltongraphics@aol.com
Cost: Free admission; Tailgating space Free, Indoor Tables $10

Moderated Forums: ARRL - The State of Amateur Radio; DXing; Contesting; Digital Radio; Computer Aids for the Hamshack; Skywarn
VE Testing*: 12 noon; free testing, walk-ins welcomed

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March 22, 2007 by kb3ljm.

The once-highflying idea of letting passengers use their wireless phones on airplanes is about to be grounded. Federal Communications Commission Chairman Kevin Martin is recommending the FCC drop its tentative plan to lift its ban on in-flight cellphone use, three agency officials say. They asked to remain anonymous because the proposal is still being considered. Most of the agency’s five commissioners support the recommendation, the FCC officials say.

Full story: http://www.usatoday.com/travel/flights/2007-03-21-fcc-usat_N.htm

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