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   Ofcom is exploring ways for both technologies to share the upper part of   
   the 6 GHz band - frequencies between 6.425 and 7.125 GHz.   
      
   The regulator is hoping that its implementation will benefit mobile   
   networks, especially in crowded areas, and at the same time provide support   
   for advanced Wi-Fi services. The proposed sharing would require both   
   services to explore ways of integrating shared usage, perhaps by developing   
   a sensing capability in which one could detect the others presence on a   
   frequency.   
      
   In a statement, Ofcom said the change would provide a basis for the future,   
   eventually supporting virtual and augmented reality as well as AI.   
      
   Himachal Pradesh is a state in the northern part of India, situated in the   
   Western Himalayas and their government is set to enhance its disaster   
   preparedness by installing Doppler Weather Radar Stations in Kinnaur and   
   Lahaul-Spiti and expanding ham radio training for emergency response   
   personnel.   
      
   The decision was taken during a meeting of the State Executive Committee of   
   the Disaster Management Authority. The meeting also discussed the use of   
   ham radio communication in disaster management. Officials informed that   
   88 personnel in the state have already undergone ham radio training, with   
   examinations being conducted to assess their proficiency.   
      
   Given the challenging terrain and frequent network disruptions in Himachal's   
   remote areas, it was decided to extend ham radio training to firefighting   
   and State Disaster Response Force personnel. This step aims to establish a   
   robust emergency communication network to ensure uninterrupted coordination   
   during disasters.   
      
   Houston police are investigating an act of vandalism that damaged the   
   transmitter and tower lights of Spanish Broadcasting System Spanish regional   
   Mexican La Ley 92.1 KROI, just before the scheduled debut of the stations   
   new morning show hosted by local radio and TV veteran Raul Brindis.   
      
   KROI management suspects the tower vandalism, where dozens of wires were   
   cut, a fence was clipped, and shieldings were smashed, was an act of   
   sabotage. It looks very intentional, Brindis told Fox 26 KRIV-TV.   
   I can understand some people stealing copper, thats very normal. Its   
   expensive, but this was different.   
      
   Still with Radio Broadcasting   
   N5ASH Tim Skeeter Nash Goodrich exits Saga Communications country   
   104.9 The Fox KDXY Jonesboro, Arkansas, where he had served as Program   
   Director and afternoon host since January 2024. It was Skeeters second run   
   with KDXY; he previously had hosted afternoons for the station from   
   2003 to 2012. So does that name sound familiar? It should. He is also heard   
   regularly on Amateur Radio Newsline.   
   The National Association of Broadcasters has named Paul Shulins as recipient   
   of the NAB Radio Engineering Achievement Award.   
   Paul has worked as a radio chief engineer for 45 years. Currently, he is   
   co-owner of Over The Air RF Consulting LLC, a radio and TV broadcast   
   consulting firm   
   His pioneering work in the use of drone technology for infra-red   
   measurements has improved performance and reduced costs for broadcasters.   
      
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   OPERATIONAL NEWS   
      
   This is Roger Harrison VK2ZRH, manager of the VHF-UHF Field Days.   
      
   Since my last report on the broadcast a couple of weeks ago, things have   
   moved along rapidly. The VKCL log conversion program has borne fruit!   
   And its not the rough end of a pineapple, I have to say.   
      
   Results for the 2023 Summer, Winter and Spring field days  have been posted   
   to the VHF-UHF Field Days page on the WIA website.   
      
   wia.org.au/members/contests/vhfuhf/   
      
   I have to thank Peter Forbes VK3QI for completing the log conversions, aided   
   and abetted by his duo of programmers, who have pulled off a remarkable   
   feat. Peter has completed basic reviews of the logs and compiled shortform   
   tables of final scores in each category and sub-category, rather than   
   complete tables of band-by-band results as was the practice previously.   
      
   I have crafted these into readable tables in PDF format, which you can   
   download from the website.   
      
   Results for the three 2024 events will follow, shortly.   
      
   This is Roger Harrison VK2ZRH for VK1WIA News.   
      
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   NOW CONTEST WISE:- 2025   
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   THE BANDS ARE ALIVE - WITH THE SOUND OF CONTESTS.   
      
   This weekend is both the SARL YL QSO party and the ARRL International DX   
   Phone Contest.   
      
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   MARCH 8 - 9  Commonwealth Contest.   
      
   The Commonwealth Contest is one of the longest-running contests in the   
   HF contesting world. It promotes contacts between stations in the   
   Commonwealth Countries and Territories.   
      
   Check out rule changes for 2025 which include England, Guernsey,   
   Isle of Man, Jersey, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales now count as   
   separate Commonwealth Call Areas.   
      
   Also Commonwealth Contest operation above 14060kHz has been clarified.   
      
   Although no word from WIA as to maybe running one or more Headquarter   
   stations, entrants must use their best endeavours to operate with a   
   call sign that unambiguously represents the Commonwealth Call Area from   
   which they are operating. This may be, for example, by adding a suffix to   
   their call if the prefix is for an Area where they are not operating.   
   In the event that this is not possible, they must provide the correct   
   Commonwealth Call Area in the Soapbox to their log.   
   (rsgb)   
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   YOTA Contest 2025   
      
   Organized by the IARU R1 Youth Working Group in cooperation with the   
   Hungarian Amateur Radio Society, the aim of the YOTA Contest is to   
   increase youngsters activity on the air, strengthen the reputation   
   of the YOTA programme and demonstrate support for youngsters across the   
   world.   
      
   The first session of this year's 3 YOTA Contests will be held March 9   
      
   yotacontest.mrasz.org   
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   The IARU 100th Anniversary Centennial QSO Party.   
      
   The IARU CQP will be held for nine days, beginning Saturday 12 April and   
   ending Sunday 20 April. This event will celebrate 100 years of the IARU   
      
   (sarl)   
      
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   HARRY ANGEL MEMORIAL 80 Meter Sprint, Saturday May 3.     (vk4uh)   
      
   wia.org.au/members/contests/harryangel/   
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   VK Shires Contest  7th - 8th June 2025   
      
   wia.org.au/members/contests/wavks/   
      
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   DX WINDOW TO THE WORLD.   
      
   Joel W5ZN, Secretary International Amateur Radio Union advises the   
   Singapore Amateur Transmitting Society (SARTS) has closed its 9V QSL   
   bureau effective February 14, 2025, and is no longer accepting cards.   
      
   (eHam)   
      
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   Our I.A.R.U. celebrates its centenary this year (2025).   
      
   Since its founding in Paris, France, IARU has worked tirelessly to   
   promote innovation in amateur radio and to encourage the growth of   
   the service in communities throughout the world.   
      
   VI 100 IARU is a special event callsign transmitting from VK3 to help   
   celebrate the IARU Centennial.   
      
   qsl via MO 0 OXO   
   A team of operators from DARC is active until the 27th of April using   
   special callsign DA 0 IARU. The station is operating to celebrate the   
   100th anniversary of the IARU.   
   A 9 100 IARU is the special callsign for the Bahrain Amateur Radio   
   Society to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the International   
   Amateur Radio Union. Look for activity for five days each month   
   (which days don't ask me! HiHi)  during 2025. QSL via EC6DX.   
      
   ( qrz.com / 425 dx news / rsgb )   
   Celebrating the centenary of the International Amateur Radio Union   
      
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