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ARRL DX Bulletin 2008 #42

ANGOLA, D2.
Vasily, UA0QMN is QRV as D2QMN from Vila Catoca in the Lunda Sul province. Activity is on 40 to 10 meters using CW, SSB, RTTY and PSK. QSL via RZ3EC.

SEYCHELLES, S7.
Tom is QRV as S79TF and has been active on 30meters around 1800z. QSL via DJ6TF.

AUSTRALIA, VK.
Tad, VK2LNX and Suzanne, VK2FSNJ are QRV for six months from Maatsuyker Island, IOTA OC-233, located off the coast of Tasmania. They are volunteer caretakers at the lighthouse here. QSL to home calls.

http://www.arrl.org/w1aw/dx/2008-arld042.html

Pennsylvania Becomes 27th State with PRB-1 Law on Books

On Wednesday, October 8, Pennsylvania Governor Edward G. Rendell (D) signed into law a bill that guarantees radio amateurs the right to erect antenna support structures up to 65 feet without the need for a Special Use Permit. The bill passed in the House with a vote of 196-1; it passed in the Senate with a vote of 49-1. The new law is scheduled to go into effect December 8, 60 days after signing.

http://www.arrl.org/news/stories/2008/10/09/10381/?nc=1

Singapore to Make Temporary Licenses Available for Visiting Hams

On Thursday, October 9, the Singapore Amateur Radio Transmitting Society (SARTS) — that country’s IARU Member-Society — announced that the Infocommunications Development Authority (IDA ) would begin issuing temporary Amateur Radio licenses for visiting hams; the IDA is the agency responsible for Amateur Radio licenses in Singapore. According to SARTS Vice President Peter Cook, 9V1PC, visiting hams should apply three weeks before arriving in Singapore. The license, typically valid for a three month period at a cost of 50 Singapore dollars (or $25 for VHF/UHF-only operation), would use the call sign 9V1/home call (for example, 9V1/K1SFA). “The Singapore administration’s accommodation of visiting radio amateurs will be greatly appreciated by many who visit and pass through this busy city-state,” said IARU Secretary David Sumner, K1ZZ. “Congratulations to the Singapore Amateur Radio Transmitting Society for achieving this long-sought objective.” Check the IDA Web site for the application process and necessary forms.

http://www.arrl.org/?artid=8521

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