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Amateur Radio Newsline Report 2330 for Friday June 24th, 2022

Amateur Radio Newsline Report Number 2330 with a release date of Friday
June 24th, 2022 to follow in 5-4-3-2-1.

The following is a QST. Ham radio reaches out to low-income youngsters.
The World Radiosport Team Championship gets an important gift -- and
Kansas amateurs have a high-altitude balloon with a mission. All this
and more as Amateur Radio Newsline Report Number 2330 comes your way
right now.

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BILLBOARD CART

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BRINGING AMATEUR RADIO TO A MORE DIVERSE COMMUNITY

STEPHEN/ANCHOR: We begin this week with a look at a special project
that is creating amateur radio opportunities for a more diverse
community of enthusiasts, starting with the very youngest among them.
We hear from Ralph Squillace KK6ITB how this initiative is putting ham
radio â-" and science â-" into the hands of children of color in
lower-income neighborhoods.

RALPH: Get ready for Jasmine and Jose, two school kids who fell in love
with amateur radio after visiting a family friend who's a ham. Now the
friends want to build a simple radio of their own. While these two
children are fictional characters in a book that tells their story in
both Spanish and English, the magnetic - or should we perhaps say electromagnetic? - draw of kids to amateur radio is very real. That's
why the science educators at the California-based nonprofit group,
Science is Elementary, is preparing to publish this tale of the
youngsters' amateur radio journey as a book in their new series.
"Jasmine and Jose Build a Radio" is geared to 7-year-old readers and
will be produced with accompanying kits for 2,240 youngsters. The
project is being funded with a grant from Amateur Radio Digital
Communications. The grant will include publication of companion readers
for adults and will cover the costs of school-based activities in which
the kids build radios of their own. The books and kits will be provided
free to youngsters attending school in low-income communities in the
San Francisco Bay area. If you don't live in the region, take heart:
Everyone else will be able to download the book and the adult reading
companion for free as PDFs.

For Amateur Radio Newsline I'm Ralph Squillace KK6ITB.

(DAN ROMANCHIK, KB6NU)

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CARRIERS DELAY PART OF 5G ROLLOUT AFTER INTERFERENCE CONCERNS

STEPHEN/ANCHOR: Concerns about radio interference have prompted two US
wireless carriers to delay part of the rollout of their 5G service.
Kent Peterson KC0DGY brings us that report.

KENT: Despite findings from the Federal Communications Commission that
5G wireless service poses no risks to aircraft sharing different parts
of the same C-band, two major US cellular carriers have announced they
are delaying their 5G rollout near airports with regional carriers. The
Federal Aviation Administration announced on June 17th that Verizon and
AT&T have agreed to postpone parts of the rollout to enable airlines to
assess whether their altimeters are free from interference and
undertake any necessary upgrades. Aviation experts have said that some altimeters, particularly those used by regional aircraft, could be
vulnerable to interference without a retrofit of RF filters on existing altimeters or installation of newer ones. The agreement delays the
completion of the rollout until July of 2023. An article in Aviation
Today said that a number of altimeter manufacturers are presently
working on the development and testing of filters and installationkits.

The trade group, Airlines for America, criticized the agreement for
setting what it called an "arbitrary deadline" and expressed concern
over what might happen if the altimeter modifications were not
available by July of next year. The CEO of the trade group, Nicholas
Calio, told the FAA's acting administrator Billy Nolen that he
considered the agreement a [quote] "rushed approach to avionics
modifications amid pressure from the telecommunications companies."
[endquote]

For Amateur Radio Newsline, I'm Kent Peterson KC0DGY.


(ASSOCIATED PRESS, AVIATION TODAY)

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WRTC ORGANIZERS DONATE EQUIPMENT FOR NEXT YEAR'S EVENT

STEPHEN/ANCHOR: The spirit of "paying it forward" is alive and well
among organizers of the World Radiosport Team Championship - and Ed
Durrant DD5LP has this story about a gift to help with next year's
bigevent.

ED: Operating tips and the wisdom of experience aren't the only things
being dispensed at the Contest Forum during HAM RADIO in
Friedrichshafen, Germany starting on the 24th. Organisers of 2018's
World Radiosport Team Championship will be at the forum on June 25th to
present funds and important equipment for use during the world
championship to take place in July of 2023 in Bologna, Italy. The gift
will include 70 kits of emergency and monitoring equipment that had
been used during WRTC 2018 in Germany. Each kit has a DCF77
radio-controlled clock, power sensor for two radios, an SCC
score-collecting computer and a Nokia cell phone. The donation from the
2018 event will be presented by WRTC 2018 president Chris DL1MGB.

Writing on the WRTC 2022 reflector, committee member Claudio Veroli
I4VEQ, thanked the benefactors from the German event, calling the
donation "a huge help to the organisation of WRTC 2022."

For Amateur Radio Newsline, I'm Ed Durrant DD5LP.


(WRTC 2022 REFLECTOR)

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BALLOON LAUNCH TO FEATURE CROSSBAND REPEATER

STEPHEN/ANCHOR: Amateurs in Kansas have rescheduled the launch of a high-altitude balloon with a crossband repeater on board and they're
hoping to keep it busy making contacts. Jack Parker W8ISH has those
details.

JACK: Good things are worth waiting for and members of the Independence
Amateur Radio Club, N0ID, only have to wait a little bit longer for the rescheduled launch of the high-altitude balloon they are sending
skyward with a crossband repeater and APRS on board. The Kansas hams
are especially excited because the launch, rescheduled from earlier
this month, will coincide with the Great Plains Super Launch on July
16th. The Super Launch is a wide-ranging event in which a number of
similar balloons will be launched at sites throughout the Midwest. Stan Pierson, AE0LM, secretary of the Independence club, told Newsline that
during the club balloon's expected two-hour flight over southeast
Kansas, it will communicate with one of the Super Launch balloons
flying high over Wisconsin. Using a common downlink, but separate
uplinks, the balloons will permit radio operators in both areas to talk
to one another using VHF/UHF radios. The crossband repeater has an
uplink on 147.91 MHz and a downlink on 449.01 MHz. Stan said that the
repeaters will be configured to work bidirectionally so that anything
received on the VHF frequency is repeated on the UHF frequency - and
vice versa.

Those who cannot be on site at Riverside Park for the launch or reside
out of the area and wish to track the balloon can follow its journey
following the 8 a.m. launch that day at www dot aprs dot fi
(www.aprs.fi)

Additional details are available at the club website at n0id.org

For Amateur Radio Newsline I'm Jack Parker W8ISH.

(SUPERLAUNCH.ORG, STAN PIERSON, AE0LM)

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JUST FOR FUN: A NOT-SO-TRIVIAL QUIZ

STEPHEN/ANCHOR: Now here's something that's just for fun: If you think
you know ham radio, play along with two teams during a trivia quiz
you'll be able to watch online starting Tuesday June 28th. As we hear
from Paul Braun WD9GCO, one team's members are very familiar to
Newsline listeners.

PAUL: A team from Amateur Radio Newsline took part in an event that was
was both trivial and non-trivial at the same time.

The Newsline team, consisting of captain Paul WD9GCO, Neil WB9VPG,
Kevin N5PRE, Andy K9AWM, and Dave WB8ODF squared off against a team
from the Ham Radio Workbench podcast led by team captain George
Zafiropoulos KJ6VU in an amateur radio trivia contest hosted by Kyle
Krieg AA0Z.

The two teams fought four rounds featuring questions that ranged from
general ham radio knowledge to specialized technical topics. We can say
that the teams were very evenly matched, but we won't tell you who won
- that would spoil all the fun, wouldn't it?

The competition will be released in two different forms on Tuesday,
June 28th â-" in video on Kyle's YouTube channel and in audio format on
the Ham Radio Workbench feed. You will find links to both in the text
version of this newscast on our website.

According to all who participated, it was a lot of fun and both sides
made new friends, as should happen in ham radio events. And we're ready
for a rematch any time they're ready.

For Amateur Radio Newsline, I'm Paul Braun, WD9GCO

[FOR TEXT VERSION OF NEWSCAST - LINKS ARE
https://www.youtube.com/c/KyleAA0Z

hamradioworkbench.com ]

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BREAK HERE: Time for you to identify your station. We are the Amateur
Radio Newsline, heard on bulletin stations around the world, including
WW7SEA, the Columbia Center Repeater in Seattle, Washington at 444.550
MHz on Mondays at 9 pm local time.

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SWEDISH HAM RADIO OPERATOR TO BECOME ARCHBISHOP

STEPHEN/ANCHOR: There are many prominent positions radio amateurs have
achieved over the years, from United States Senator, to the monarchy in
nations like Jordan or Thailand. In Sweden, Defence Minister Peter
Hultqvist holds the amateur radio callsign SM4HCF. Now you can add the
Church of Sweden's incoming archbishop to that list, as we hear from
Jeremy Boot G4NJH.

JEREMY: The Church of Sweden has elected Martin Modeus SM5LVQ to be the
71st Archbishop of the Church of Sweden. According to the Swedish
Society of Radio Amateurs, Martin already serves the church as bishop
of the Diocese of LinkÃPara.ping, the fifth largest city in Sweden,
located in the south of the country. Martin will be received as
archbishop during a service to be held in December at Uppsala
Cathedral, which has been the see of the Church of Sweden's archbishop
since the 12th Century. Martin is to succeed Antje Jackelen, Sweden's
first female archbishop, who is retiring.

For Amateur Radio Newsline I'm Jeremy Boot G4NJH.

(SWEDISH SOCIETY OF RADIO AMATEURS)

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SPECIAL EVENT IN AUGUST TO HONOR ABANDONED, ABUSED PETS

STEPHEN/ANCHOR: If you think amateur radio is going to the dogs, you're
right - but those dogs are getting plenty of company, as we hear from
Ed Durrant DD5LP.

ED: The dog days of August will soon be upon us and so too will August
26th, known as International Dog Day. A number of hams around the world
have decided to run with the pack by getting special event call signs
and getting on the air to publicize the needs of abandoned and abused
pets who have ended up in shelters - dogs as well as cats. Hanz, YL3JD,
wrote in a QRZ.com forum that he will be operating CW from his shack in
Latvia using the call sign YL1DOG starting on Monday the 22nd of August
until the 26th. Hanz wrote: [quote] "I feel obligated to give exposure
to this. In my power as a radio amateur and animal lover bringing
attention to these abandoned pets is the least I can do." There are
plans for other call signs to be on the air too, including Joop PG4I,
signing as PF6DOG, and Edwin, PD0SOT, signing as PD6DOG. International
Cat Day is being celebrated on August 8th. Yevgeny, YL2TD, will be
among those on the air from the 7th until the 9th of August. He will be
using the call sign YL1CAT.

The list is growing but organizers are looking for even more operators
to call QRZ on behalf of shelter animals. Visit the website catsanddogsontheair.com to get the details. Then email Hugo CT7AOV to
have your station included on the list.

For Amateur Radio Newsline I'm Ed Durrant DD5LP.

(QRZ, CATSANDDOGSONTHEAIR.COM)

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TWO GRANTS SUPPORT OPEN-SOURCE PROJECTS FOR HAM RADIO

STEPHEN/ANCHOR: Two grants have strengthened the practice of sharing
and experimenting through open-source programs used for amateur radio.
Andy Morrison K9AWM tells us what's going on.

ANDY: Amateur Radio Digital Communications has announced two grants
supporting open-source initiatives in amateur radio. One is a grant
focusing on software-defined radios, designed to help simplify the use
of the open-source software development kit, GNU Radio, on Windows
computers. The grant is also being given to support an upgrade of GNU
Radio's graphical user interface, known as GNU Radio Companion. These
funds will permit the hiring of developers, including a usability
expert to improve the experience of using GNU Radio Companion. Other
expected improvements include better documentation for GNU Radio,
easier installation on MacOS and Windows computers and easier
installation of out-of-tree modules. The contract workers will receive
guidance from volunteer mentors who are with the GNU Radio group.

The other grant will support experiments by students at Bradley
University in Peoria, Illinois, who are experimenting on the 33 cm
band, developing an open-source 915 MHz digital transceiver system.
Both the hardware and software are open-source and the design supports
multiple FSK/ASK modulation standards. According to the ARDC, the
project will permit low-cost experimentation with digital protocols on
this underutilized band and will fill a need that exists for available open-source and open-hardware modules for digital radio modes.

For Amateur Radio Newsline I'm Andy Morrison K9AWM.

(DAN ROMANCHIK KB6NU)

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WORLD OF DX

In the World of DX, there are a few days left to work members of the
Russian DX Team operating with the call sign Z21RU from Harare,
Zimbabwe. They are on the air until June 29th, operating on 160 through
6 meters and on the QO-100 satellite. They are using CW, SSB and the
Digital modes. QSL via R7AL, ClubLog or LoTW.

Two special-event call signs are on-air from operators in Algeria.
Listen for Kamel, 7X2GK, operating as 7R19MG; and the Djefa Amateur
Radio Club, 7X2VFK, using the call sign 7Y19MG. They are active between
June 25th and July 5th for the 19th Mediterranean Games being held in
Oran, Algeria. QSL 7R19MG via IK2DUW and 7Y19MG via 7X2VFK.

Listen for Alex, AK4AM, operating as AK4AM/p from Emerald Island, IOTA
NA-112, between July 3rd and 9th. He will be calling QRZ on 160-10
meters. QSLs only using LoTW.

(OHIO PENN DX)

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KICKER: TIME TO READ MORE THAN JUST YOUR S-METER

STEPHEN/ANCHOR: Finally, in this part of the world where we produce
Amateur Radio Newsline, summer has arrived - and for many that means
it's time to read something more than just your S-meter. Randy Sly W4XJ
shares some suggestions.

RANDY: It's that time of year when some amateur radio operators abandon
their shacks and head outdoors for the lazy crazy hazy days of summer.
Whether you're sitting quietly on a beach, enjoying a mountain view or
taking your hobby with you at a POTA station in a park, there may be
times when you say, "What else can I do?" Well, when you're not
operating ham radio, how about reading about ham radio? Not one of
those technical manuals or heavy theory books, but a book about radio,
about communicating, and all the fascinating and dramatic stories that
go with it.

With the help of Russell Calabrese, KR2NZ, the book club moderator for
the Long Island CW club, I came up with a list of books that may make
good summer reading for those moments when you're off the air. If you
enjoy history, how about the "The World of Ham Radio," covering amateur
radio in the early 20th century. Or try "Code Girls, The Untold Story
of American Women Codebreakers of WWII." There's also "Brass Pounders,
Young Telegraphers of the Civil War." Want to know how single sideband
started? You can read "Wes Schum, Amateur Radio's Unsung Hero." Then
there's the book by Don Keith, N4KC, "Riding the Shortwaves," which
contains some how-tos, along with fun anecdotes, stories and personal
advice. For these and other recommendations, check our longer list in
the the text version of this week's newscast at arnewsline.com.

For Amateur Radio Newsline, I'm Randy Sly, W4XJ

[FOR PRINT ONLY: ADDITIONAL SUGGESTED BOOKS FOR SUMMER READING]

"The World of Ham Radio, 1901-1950" - Richard Bartlett "Wes Schum:
Amateur Radio's Unsung Hero" - Dominic Tusa "Code Girls: American Women Codebreakers of WWII" - Liza Mundy "Brass Pounders: Young Telegraphers
of the Civil War" - Alvin F. Harlow "Riding the Shortwaves: Exploring
the Magic of Amateur Radio" - Don Keith, N4KC "Playing with Meteors" -
Eric Nichols, KL7AJ (CQ books) "The Collected Works of Professor Emil Heisseluft" (Humor) - Dr. Theodore J. "Ted" Cohen, N4XX (CQ Books)
"Secret Wireless War" - Pidgeon, Geoffrey (ARRL books) "Storm Spotting
and Amateur Radio 3rd Edition" - Michael Correy, W5MPC, Victor Morris,
AH6WX (ARRL books) "The life of St. Maximilian Kolbe: Apostle of Mass Communications" - William L LaMay, K3RMW "200 Meters and Down" -
Clinton DeSoto "The Land God Gave to Cain" - Hammond Innes

You can also simply search "Ham Radio Books" on the internet. You may
also visit the Radio Society of Great Britain website: https://www.rsgbshop.org/acatalog/Online_Catalogue_Radio_Books___CDs_29
.html

(LONG ISLAND CW CLUB, RSGB)

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NEWSCAST CLOSE: With thanks to ARRL; the Associated Press; Aviation
Today; CQ Magazine; catsanddogsontheair.com; Dan Romanchik, KB6NU;
David Behar K7DB; DX-World.net; Long Island CW Club; Ohio Penn DX;
QRZ.com; Radio Society of Great Britain; Southgate Amateur Radio News; shortwaveradio.de; Stan Pierson, AE0LM; Superlaunch.org; Swedish
Society of Radio Amateurs; World Radiosport Team Championship
Reflector; and you our listeners, that's all from the Amateur Radio
Newsline. You can write to us at newsline@arnewline.org. We remind our listeners that Amateur Radio Newsline is an all-volunteer non-profit organization that incurs expenses for its continued operation. If you
wish to support us, please visit our website at arnewsline.org and know
that we appreciate you all.

For now, with Caryn Eve Murray KD2GUT at the news desk in New York, and
our news team worldwide, I'm Stephen Kinford in Wadsworth, Ohio, saying
73. As always we thank you for listening.

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