September 25, 2007 by kb3ljm.

OFCOM (The British equivalent of the FCC) have recently published proposals with relevance to the 3cm band. The proposals concern the award and auction of spectrum at 10GHz to 40GHz. One range of frequencies under consideration coincides with the 3cm Amateur Satellite Service allocation. Details are on the Ofcom web site at:
www.ofcom.org.uk/consult/condocs/10ghz
www.ofcom.org.uk/consult/condocs/10-40notice/

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September 21, 2007 by kb3ljm.

Relayed from MS

Hello MS Challenge Walk Volunteer,

Thank you so very much for your help this past weekend at the Bank of America MS Challenge Walk! With close to 200 walkers, we raised over $425,000 in the fight against MS!! This money will go a long way to fund local programs as well as national research initiatives relating to Multiple Sclerosis. On behalf of the National MS Society’s Maryland, Blue Ridge, Hampton Roads and Central Pennsylvania Chapters we want to extend our sincerest thanks for your dedication to our Mission. We truly could not have done this without you. If you need anything from us in the future please don’t hesitate to ask. We look forward to seeing you at some of our future events. Thanks again, have a great day!

All the best,

Shawn

Shawn Slotke
Special Events Coordinator
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September 21, 2007 by kb3ljm.

Alaska Airlines said Tuesday it will be the first U.S. carrier to test a satellite-based in-flight wireless Internet service next year and may equip its entire fleet.

There have been several moves across the industry to offer passengers Internet access while they’re traveling.
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September 21, 2007 by kb3ljm.

MOZAMBIQUE, C9.

Fernando, C91R is QRV until August 2008. Activity is on 20, 17, 15, 12 and 10 meters using all modes, but concentrating his activity on RTTY. QSL via CT1BXT.

ANGOLA, D2.

Koji, JM1CAX is QRV as D2NX from Luanda. Activity is on the HF bands. QSL via JH7FQK.

http://www.arrl.org/w1aw/dx/2007-arld039.html

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September 20, 2007 by kb3ljm.

The sun has been blank, no visible sunspots, for the past seven days, September 7-13. We may not see another spot until September 22, just before the autumnal equinox. Thursday evening, September 13, Spaceweather.com mentioned a coronal wind hitting earth this evening, September 14. The Interplanetary Magnetic Field (IMF) points south, which makes the Earth vulnerable to solar wind, but other sources don’t call for an increase in geomagnetic activity today. We might assume that a solar wind from 27 to 28 days ago could return at this time, based on the rotation of the Sun relative to Earth. But looking back four weeks does not reveal any heightened activity. Of course, it could be that the IMF pointed north, protecting earth from the coronal wind.

http://www.arrl.org/news/stories/2007/09/14/102/?nc=1

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September 20, 2007 by kb3ljm.

• Hotel reservations in the reserved block of rooms for the AMSAT Symposium in Pittsburgh are being quickly booked up. This is a reminder to visit the Symposium web page and make your reservation.
• Robert, G8ATE and John, G7HIA will be using the special call sign GB5OSO starting on the 4th October for one month to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the launch of the first earth orbiting satellite SPUTNIK ONE on that date in 1957. All of the available analogue satellites will be used as time permits. A special QSL card will be available after the event.

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September 20, 2007 by kb3ljm.

The ARISS system aboard the International Space Station has frequently enabled its packet digipeater for APRS on 145.825 using the path of “VIA ARISS”.

Additionally, by mid-September PCSAT-1 should enter a FULL SUN OPERATING PERIOD. This may present a period of a few weeks when we will have THREE APRS satellites flying in constellation: ISS, PCSAT-1, and ANDE, all operating 145.825 MHz.
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September 19, 2007 by kb3ljm.

We are still meeting at the Randallstown Library. The latest news I have from the Central Library in Towson is that, although work on the library at Pikesville is completed and the library is open for use, the work on the meeting room is not yet done. I was asked to call back during early October to learn the status of the renovation. We will then be told if and when we can move back to Pikesville. We do plan to move back as soon as we are permitted to do so. Listen to the Weekly News Bulletin on the repeaters for the latest updates…..
73, Mayer
W3GXK

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September 19, 2007 by kb3ljm.

On Sunday, November 11, the Foundation for Amateur Radio will sponsor our MDC Section Convention. It is being hosted by the Armed Forces Retirement Home Amateur Radio Club and will be held in their movie theater. There will be an explanation of many digital modes from 10 am to 12 noon. After lunch, Atlantic Division Assistant Director Albert (W3MIV) Schramm will discuss the results of the recent Atlantic Division survey and their implications. Following that will be a panel discussion of the various modes and issues with moderated questions from the audience. Our guest from League Headquarters will be someone well versed in digital, Mr. Steve (WB8IMY) Ford, editor of QST magazine. An online registration form will soon be posted my website, www.arrl-mdc.net. Since the facility rules DO NOT permit the collection of funds at the door, you MUST pre-register for this. Walk-ins will not be accepted. We plan to have a CD available to attendees with a great deal of information and software to get you started with digital. [Jim Cross, WI3N]

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September 17, 2007 by kb3ljm.

Virgin America will introduce wireless Internet access across its entire fleet starting next year. The carrier said it has reached a deal with AirCell to provide the service starting “sometime next year.” Once it’s available, customers “will be able to access the Internet either through their Wi-Fi-enabled personal devices or through the Red In-flight Entertainment system at every seat,” the airline says in a press release.
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