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Amateur Radio Newsline Report 2028, Sept. 9, 2016

Amateur Radio Newsline Report Number 2028 with a release date of Friday,
Sept. 9, 2016 to follow in 5-4-3-2-1.

The following is a QST. Licensing changes in Europe permit more hams to work
across borders. In Australia, a special Field Day marks a 60-year milestone.
Scouts prepare for Jamboree On The Air -- and we offer a special tribute to a
Silent Key who nurtured a generation of young amateurs. All this and more in
Amateur Radio Newsline Report 2028 coming your way right now.

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ELLIE VAN WINKLE, SILENT KEY

JIM/ANCHOR: We open this week's newscast with a special tribute to Ellie Van
Winkle, N Zero QCX, of Colorado. On September 1st, she became a Silent Key at
the age of 83, but not before giving her all and her heart to the next
generation of hams. Amateur Radio Newsline's Paul Braun, WD9GCO, takes a look
at her life doing what she loved most.

PAUL: It has been said that your best hope as a person is to make a
difference in someone's life, and to leave behind a good legacy.

Ellie Van Winkle, N Zero QCX, took that mantra to an exceptional level. A
retired kindergarten teacher and longtime member of the Boulder Amateur Radio
Club in Colorado, Ellie and her husband, Howard "Rip" Van Winkle, NV Zero M,
decided to start an offshoot called BARC Junior for kids from nine to
eighteen. They invited them into their home, and for over 24 years, taught
more than 250 children about technology, electronics, and ham radio and best
of all, got them licensed.

Ellie passed away on September first, and did in fact leave behind a stellar
legacy. Under her and Rip's guidance, BARC Junior grew into one of the
largest radio-oriented youth organizations in the country, if not the world.
She felt it was important that a representative from the club was able to
speak every year at the Dayton Hamvention Youth forum and she and Rip always
made it happen.

I spoke with three people who had been directly involved with Ellie and Rip
and BARC Junior about the impact she'd had on their lives.  Matt Sturtz, KB
Zero K Zed R, was one of the kids who came up through the program:

MATT: Ellie sort of created BARC Junior and certainly embodied BARC Junior
and everything BARC Junior stood for. And that was that it was OK to be a
geeky kid at age 14 or less. Now of course we have the Maker phenomenon and
kids are sort of encouraged to do those things but when I was a little kid it
wasn't all that exciting to be the one who was all into radios and technology
and communicating around the world. BARC Junior sort of made that OK, at
least for me.

PAUL: Dave Casler, KE zero OG, was one of the original elmers involved in
training the kids.

DAVE: Without Ellie's constant hard work it wouldn't have lasted. Very few
other people have been able to put together youth groups like this interested
in amateur radio. The kids went to Ellie's house. Rip, her husband, was
always more the silent type who would show the kids some technical things but
Ellie was very very much a people person.

PAUL: He said she loved the kids, and they all loved her, including his own
daughter:

DAVE: Every Saturday her house would be flooded with about 30 kids of all
ages, from about 9 or 10 all the way up to 18. My daughter was part of this.
She got her license 2 weeks shy of her 10th birthday.

PAUL: Dave's proud of what the the BARC Junior graduates have gone on to
become:

DAVE: I coordinated a reunion of some of these kids at the BARC Junior Field
Day and interviewed them and wrote an article. One of the kids was and still
is one of the key employees of an Internet company and one of them still
works at a game company as a professional game maker. Another was an
aerospace engineer. All these kids went into technical fields and they all
credited their BARC Junior experience for that.

PAUL: Jack Ciaccia, WM zero G, is Colorado Section Manager for the ARRL and
has been president and is currently a member of the parent club, BARC. He
remembered Ellie's drive and energy:

JACK: Ellie was an absolute dynamo behind BARC Junior, it was a 24/7 entity
for her. That was her job as far as she was concerned.

PAUL: According to Ciaccia, BARC Junior's future is in good hands and Ellie's
legacy lives on:

JACK: Yes it will, it obviously will take a change because nobody will be
able to replace her in that regard. But Mike Wilson is running it now and 
they still meet and they still do most of their activities. But she was
involved right up to the end.

PAUL: Ellie is survived by her husband, Rip, and her sister Maude.

From all of us here at Amateur Radio Newsline, we say Thank You, Ellie. Your
efforts, and others inspired by you, are helping to insure that the hobby we
all love has a bright future indeed.

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

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NAVAJO CODE TALKER DIES

JIM/ANCHOR: The world suffered another big loss this week. Joe Hosteen
Kellwood, a World War Two Navajo Code Talker who received the Congressional
Silver Medal for his service with the Marine Corps, has died at the age of 95.

His death was announced in Phoenix, Arizona by Navajo Nation officials.
Responding to the news, Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey remarked that more than 400
of the bilingual code talkers used the Navajo language to keep communications
secure from the Japanese following the Pearl Harbor attacks.

Kellwood, who served the 1st Marine Division, had trained at Navajo Code
Talker's School at Camp Elliott in San Diego, California.


(ASSOCIATED PRESS, ABC NEWS)

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LICENSE TO TALK AROUND THE WORLD, ALMOST

JIM/ANCHOR: If you are a ham who travels from your home country to nations
within Europe, expect some licensing changes that will simplify your life on
the air. Amateur Radio Newsline's John Williams VK4JJW explains.

JOHN'S REPORT: Planning to work the bands while visiting a European country?
There's even more of a chance you can do that now, and more easily. An
increasing number of amateur radio operators who are licensed outside Europe
should now be able to operate there on a temporary basis under measures
adopted by the Working Group Frequency Management of the European Conference
of Postal and Telecommunications Administration, or CEPT, on recommendation
from the International Amateur Radio Union, Region 1.Amateurs from countries
within CEPT are already able to operate across the borders of the 42 CEPT
member countries on a short-term basis, a privilege shared by visiting
amateurs from certain non-CEPT nations, including the United States,
Australia, Canada, New Zealand, South Africa and Peru.

The new recommendations that have been adopted will open the door for more
nations to join them. Officials approved the recommendation by Region 1 that
there be adoption of a "Statement of Conformity" regarding licenses. This
allows nations wishing to be part of the CEPT licensing framework to identify
which class of its amateur license is equivalent to the CEPT license and
vice-versa. This replaces the current procedure which involves having CEPT's
European Communications Office examine the other nation's license
requirements, determining the equivalence themselves. The conformity
procedure is also being considered for the CEPT Novice license.

Changes were also adopted for the CEPT license exam itself, known as the
Harmonized Amateur Radio Examination Certificate. The syllabus now touches on
specific operating practices and responsible conduct.

For Amateur Radio Newsline, I'm John Williams, VK4JJW

(IARU, REGION 1)

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IN CANADA, MORE THAN JUST A DRILL

JIM/ANCHOR: Simulated disasters pave the way for smooth operations when the
real thing happens. Canadaian amateurs are preparing now for a big weekend
drill next month. Here's Amateur Radio Newsline's Heather Embee, KB3TZD.

HEATHER'S REPORT: Canadian amateurs, get ready: The Simulated Emergency Test
will take place on Saturday, October 8, so prepare for the unexpected. The
nationwide drill will enable hams to challenge their communications equipment
and their own personal skills with a simulated natural or man-made disaster.
A number of agencies are working to develop simulated emergency scenarios
that will play out in cooperation with the Amateur Radio Emergency Service,
the National Traffic System and members of the RAC's Field Organization.

The RAC has said that in Ontario, the exercise will also be held on
Wednesday, Oct. 5, for amateurs whose Emergency Operations Centers are
located in government offices, which are closed on weekends.

The RAC urges hams to contact their Section Managers to learn how to
participate in the exercise at either the local or Section-level.

For Amateur Radio Newsline, I'm Heather Embee, KB3TZD.

(RADIO AMATEURS OF CANADA)

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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 the KB3LSM repeater in
Evans City, Pennsylvania, just north of Pittsburgh.

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AUSTRALIAN FIELD DAY'S A 60-YEAR CELEBRATION

JIM/ANCHOR: Sixty years is a long time, and a milestone worth celebrating,
especially if you're an amateur radio club preparing for a big annual
gathering. That's what's happening in New South Wales, Australia, as we hear
from Amateur Radio Newsline's Graham Kemp, VK4BB.


GRAHAM'S REPORT: As stations in the Northern Hemisphere prepare for a rainy
Autumn and cold Winter, those OMs down in VK & ZL are looking forward to
Spring and Summer. In summer, the largest meeting of Radio Hams in the
Southern Hemisphere will take place on February 26th, 2017 at the Wyong
racecourse on the Central Coast of New South Wales in Australia. The Central
Coast Amateur Radio Club will be hosting its Field Day -- known to hams in
the Northern Hemisphere as a Hamfest or Radio Rally. The CCARC, based just
north of Sydney, has held those gatherings for 60 years as a way to raise
money for the club.

The club will mark its 60 years with a special call sign to be used later in
2017, but during the Field Day, using VK2-W-F-D, for Wyong Field Day, seems
special enough.

So to all those hams wanting to escape the cold months now arriving in the
Northern Hemisphere: Isn't February 2017 the best time to get away from that
horrible winter weather and head "down under" to enjoy the Australian Summer?
The Field Day and the club itself are a short hour's drive out of Sydney and
for those interested in SOTA, there's even a local drive-up summit with free
electric barbecue facilities on top of it at Mount Elliot - what could be
more Australian?

Full details on the club and the Wyong Field Day can be found via the club's
website at www.ccarc.org.au.
Plan early! Get in quick and book those cheap seats on the inter-continental
flights and enjoy a well-earned break down in the land of Koalas and
Kangaroos!

For Amateur Radio Newsline, I'm Graham Kemp, VK4BB.

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TROPHY HONORS AMATEURS WHO GO THE DISTANCE

JIM/ANCHOR: In the UK, the search is on for a deserving DXer who'll be the
next recipient of a special trophy. Here's more from Amateur Radio Newsline's
Jeremy Boot, G4NJH.

JEREMY'S REPORT: Whether they are rookies or oldtimers, amateurs who have
been awarded the G5RP Trophy from the Radio Society of Great Britain are in a
unique club of DXers: They have shown swift progress in their DX contacts
during the previous year. There's still time to nominate recipients for this
annual award, which will be given at the RSGB Convention on the 7th of
October through the 9th of October in Milton Keynes. Last year's winner was
Jamie 2E0SDV, a 15-year-old from the Wythall Radio Club.

The trophy bears the call sign of Ted Wake G5RP, a Silent Key and an
enthusiastic HF DXer who had been chairman of the Vale of White Horse Amateur
Radio Society in South Oxfordshire. The trophy was donated in his memory by
the members of the radio club.

Send nominations to Ian Greenshields G4FSU via email to hf.manager@rsgb.org.uk

Deadline for him to receive nominations is Friday the 16th of September.

For Amateur Radio Newsline, I'm Jeremy Boot, G4NJH

(RADIO SOCITY GREAT BRITAIN, QRZ)

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BIG WEEKEND AHEAD FOR RADIO SCOUTING

JIM/ANCHOR: While Scouts prepare for next month's Jamboree On The Air,
they're keeping the call sign K2BSA active. Amateur Radio Newsline's Bill
Stearns NE4RD tells us what these young amateurs are up to.

BILL'S REPORT: This week in Radio Scouting we have 2 activations of the K2BSA
callsign and other updates.

Stephen Hughey, AK4R, will be the control operator of the portable 4 station
at the Wa Hi Nasa Order of the Arrow Lodge Fall Fellowship in Lebanon,
Tennessee from Friday September 16th through the Sunday September 18th.  This
annual activity boasts several events along with huge bonfire on Saturday
evening.  Expect to hear them on the mainly on Saturday during peak activity
at the event.

Tom Schuessler, N5HYP, will be the control operator of the portable 5 station
at the National Scouting Museum in Irving, Texas on Saturday September 17th. 
They'll be active from 10 am to 2 pm local time on HF.  This is in
preparation for their big Jamboree on the Air effort.

Speaking of Jamboree on the Air, it will be on the weekend of October 14th
through the 16th.  We ask that you take the time to register your event at
the K2BSA website and submit your operating schedule. If you're still looking
to participate, it's not too late to contact your local district or council
and help make amateur radio an experience for the youth in your area.

For more information on K2BSA, JOTA resources, and radio scouting, please
visit http://www.k2bsa.net/.

For Amateur Radio Newsline and the K2BSA Amateur Radio Association, this is
Bill Stearns NE4RD.

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GET IN THE RUNNING FOR ASHLAND HALF-MARATHON

JIM/ANCHOR: The Boston area, home of the Boston Marathon, is hosting another
race in just a few weeks and volunteers are needed. We hear more from Amateur
Radio Newsline's Neil Rapp, WB9VPG.

NEIL'S REPORT: Although the race in Ashland, Massachusetts, is actually a
half-marathon, hams are needed to lend support by making a marathon effort.
The 5th annual Ashland Half Marathon 5K Race and One-Mile Walk steps off on
Saturday, Oct. 29, and radio support is essential to assist with runner
safety.

The race begins and ends at Marathon Park, which had been the original
starting line for the Boston Marathon between 1897-1923. This race, however,
will be a 13.1-mile figure eight and if runners - and the hams helping them
out - get lucky, there should be spectacular fall foliage.

If you are interested in being a part of the half-marathon support team,
contact Mark Richards by email at kmalittl1@gmail.com

For Amateur Radio Newsline, I'm Neil Rapp, WB9VPG.

(MINUTEMAN REPEATER ASSOCIATION)


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THE WORLD OF DX:

In the world of DX, be listening for Marcel, PD5MVH, working as PD5MVH/p from
Ameland Island until September 17th. Find him on 40, 20 and 10 meters, using
CW, SSB and JT65. Send QSL cards to his home call sign, direct or via the
Bureau.

Uli DL2AH is active from Pitcairn Island using the callsign VP6AH until
November 25th. He is operating holiday style on SSB and Digital. Send QSL
cards to his home call.

Ken KH6QJ is operating from East Kiribati using the call sign T32AZ until
Sept. 15. Listen for him on 80, 40, 20, 15 and 10m using SSB. Send QSL cards
to his home call.

A very committed J28PJ will be active from Djibouti for the next three years
if not longer. The operator is Jean-Philippe F1TMY. Send QSL cards to his
home call.

(IRTS, DX NEWS)

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KICKER: DANCING WITH THE STARS?

JIM/ANCHOR: And finally, our last report, which comes to us courtesy of
another solar system. Well, maybe. Here's Amateur Radio Newsline's Jason
Daniels, VK2LAW

JASON'S REPORT: When the RATAN-600 telescope in Russia spotted a signal on
the 11 GHz band for about four seconds in May of 2015, Russian astronomers
found themselves believing it might just originate from a sun-like star,
HD164595. Could the powerful signal have indeed come from an alien life form
in that solar system, considered billions of years older than our Sun?

Possibly - but it took the Russians about a year to share news of that radio
signal with others, including the SETI Institute, where astronomers share
that passionate search for extraterrestrial intelligence.

Seth Shostak, a senior astronomer with the Institute, would like to believe
that possibility of an alien transmitter reaching out, of course, but he's
just not sure.

As with most radio contacts, the mystery may not be solved perhaps until the
QSL card arrives. With the solar system 94 light years away, however, that
could take some time.

For Amateur Radio Newsline, I'm Jason Daniels, VK2LAW

(THE SETI INSTITUTE)


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NEWSCAST CLOSE: With thanks to ABC News; Alan Labs; the ARRL; Amateur Radio
Europe; The Associated Press; CQ Magazine; DX News; Ed Durrant DD5LP; Hap
Holly and the Rain Report; the IARU; Irish Radio Transmitter Society; K2BSA;
Minuteman Repeater Association; Ohio-Penn DX Bulletin; QRZ; Radio Amateurs of
Canada; Radio Society of Great Britain; the SETI Institute; Southgate Amateur
Radio News; Ted Randall's QSO Radio Show; Wireless Institute of Australia;
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For now, with Caryn Eve Murray, KD2GUT, at the news desk in New York, and our
news team worldwide, I'm Jim Damron, N8TMW, in Charleston, West Virginia
saying 73 and as always we thank you for listening.

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