March 23, 2007 by kb3ljm.

Experiment Coordinator Fritz Raab, W1FR, reports that a total of 16 participating stations have been active on the air since the experiment got under way in late 2006. The FCC Office of Engineering and Technology granted the WD2XSH experimental license to the ARRL last September. Raab says the low-frequency investigation has demonstrated ground-wave communication at distances of 100 miles in New England, in the Gulf Coast states and in Colorado.

http://www.arrl.org/news/stories/2007/03/22/100/?nc=1

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March 23, 2007 by kb3ljm.

Amateur radio satellite group AMSAT UK has put out a call for papers for its 22nd International Space Colloquium 2007. Taking place from Friday 20 July to Sunday 22 July at Surrey University, Guildford, the colloquium is the flagship amateur satellite and space event in the UK. The event always boasts a line-up of expert speakers.

If you would like to present a paper at this year’s event, send your submission to event organiser G4DPZ as soon as possible. The absolute latest deadline is mid-June 2007. Submissions should be sent by email to g4dpz@me.uk.AMSAT-UK also invites anyone with requests for program topics to submit them as soon as possible to G4DPZ. Invitations for any papers on specific subjects will be included in future calls for papers. Likewise if anyone knows of a good speaker, please send contact and other information to G4DPZ. You can find out more about the 22nd International Space Colloquium 2007 on the web at www.uk.amsat.org

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March 23, 2007 by kb3ljm.

RSGB and IARU Region-1 are continuing their defence of the 10GHz band. Their responses to the latest Ofcom consultation on the Spectrum auction can be found on the Ofcom website at http://www.ofcom.org.uk/consult/condocs/10-40GHz/responses/ The RSGB & IARU responses are the second formal submission on this topic and continues the joint effort in conjunction with affiliated societies including AMSAT-UK, the UK Microwave Group and the British Amateur Television Group BATC. Ofcom plans would have potentially serious consequences for innovative developments by the Amateur Satellite Service.

http://www.rsgb.org/news/hl3.php

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March 23, 2007 by kb3ljm.

Ofcom has decided to permit a limited number of Amateur Radio Full licensees to operate under a Special Research Permit between 501 and 504 kHz for a 12 month period commencing from 1 March 2007.
This follows representations made by the Radio Society of Great Britain and negotiations with the Maritime and Coastguard Agency.
Special Research Permits under a Notice of Variation to the Licence may be made available to holders of Full Amateur Licences on a case by case basis to applicants who can demonstrate a genuine interest in experimentation at these frequencies and provide adequate supporting documentation for assessment.
Due to the usage of the spectrum around 500 kHz, applicants should pay special attention to demonstrating technical and operational competence in terms of transmitting within the frequency and Effective Radiated Power (e.r.p.) parameters agreed with Ofcom. Previous experience at 73 kHz as well as 136 kHz will be considered desirable in this respect to ensure adequate steps are taken to limit any potential interference.
Ofcom will monitor any interference reports with a view to limiting numbers in the use of the band if necessary. In general, considerably lower e.r.p. levels than that permitted in the 136 kHz band are likely to be favourable and this will only be permitted where it can be demonstrated that increased powers are necessary for research. On no account will an e.r.p. level of greater than – 10 dBW be permitted under any circumstance.
The standard application form (OfW306) for a Special Research Permit can be downloaded at:
http://www.ofcom.org.uk/radiocomms/ifi/licensing/classes/amateur/applications/ofw306.pdf Form OfW306 is also available on request from the Ofcom Licensing Centre at:
Ofcom Licensing Centre
Amateur Radio
Riverside House
2a Southwark Bridge Road
London SE1 9HA
Tel: 020 7981 3131

http://www.rsgb.org/news/hl8.php

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March 23, 2007 by kb3ljm.

COMOROS, D6.

Andy, UA9XC is QRV as D69XC. His length of stay is unknown. QSL to home call. In addition, Vlad, UA4WHX is QRV as D60VB and has been active on 30 meters around 0015z. His length of stay is unknown. QSL to home call.

LEBANON, OD.

Salvo, IV3YIM is QRV as OD5/IV3YIM until April 30. He is usually active on 40 meters SSB around 1900z. QSL to home call.

CHAD, TT.

Hans is QRV as TT8HA and has been active on 15 meters SSBbetween 1230 and 1430z.

http://www.arrl.org/w1aw/dx/2007-arld012.html

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