Archive for July 13, 2007

FCC Releases Post-Katrina Order, “Final Rule”

July 13, 2007 by kb3ljm.

On July 11, the FCC released its Order regarding the recommendations of the independent panel reviewing the impact of hurricane Katrina on communications networks (Katrina Panel). It contained their conclusions that followed a review of the comments filed in response to the FCC’s Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM). The Commission asked for comments a week after the release of the report and recommendations of the Katrina Panel and directed the Public Safety & Homeland Security Bureau (PSHSB) to implement several of the recommendations. The FCC also adopted rules requiring some communications providers to have emergency/back-up power and to conduct analyses and submit reports on the redundancy and resiliency of their 911 and E911 networks. The FCC’s actions go into effect August 10.

http://www.arrl.org/news/stories/2007/07/12/100/?nc=1

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ARRL DX Bulletin 2007

July 13, 2007 by kb3ljm.

TURKEY, TA.
Berkin, TA3J will be QRV as YM1907FB from July 19 to August 2 in celebration of the 100th anniversary of the Fenerbahce Sports Club. Activity will be on HF bands, including 2 meters, with all modes. QSL direct via TA3YJ.

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VE2XPO on the Air Again 40 Years Later

July 13, 2007 by kb3ljm.

Forty years ago, in April, 1967, more than 50 million people from five continents visited the Universal and International Exhibition (Expo 67), the World’s Fair, in Montréal, Québec Canada. Roland Masse, VE2PX, and the Radio Amateurs of Québec (RAQI) set up and operated Amateur Radio station VE2XPO from Ste-Hélène Island at the exhibition. Their first contact was with W1AW. More than 6000 contacts were made during the exhibition. Now, 40 years later, VE2XPO will be on the air again on all bands from July 13-29 using CW and SSB. It is planned for the first contact to be W1AW, just as it was 40 years ago. Masse, now 85 years old, and VE2XPO are looking to contact many US Amateur Radio stations. There will be a special QSL card — QSL via Jacques Dubé, VE2QK, 875 St-Severe, Trois Rivieres, Québec G9A 4G4, Canada.

http://www.arrl.org/?artid=7586

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Volunteers Needed

July 13, 2007 by kb3ljm.

Need amateur radio volunteers for APCO Conference in Baltimore: August 5-9. Get a volunteer shirt, free breakfast and lunch. Email: John Crabill or call 240-773-7036.

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