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   The move was taken after the International Amateur Radio Union Region 3   
   issued an official notice requesting the cooperation of all amateur radio   
   stations in the region to keep the 7.095 MHz frequency clear to allow   
   emergency traffic to operate without disruption.   
   This story, although primarily for our RSGB members viewing or listening   
   contains an idea almost EVERY ham radio club in Australia should look at   
   emulating.   
      
      
   Whether you have only recently soldered your first wire in a kit build or you   
   have experience in designing an advanced software or systems engineering   
   project, the RSGB Construction Competition is for you! As part of the RSGBs   
   strategic growth priority, it wants to inspire people from different   
   communities to find out more about amateur radio. That is why the Society has   
   introduced a new category this year called Reimagination.   
      
      
   If you think your project could be interesting to the maker community, or you   
   have an idea that could encourage people from groups such as Mens Sheds to   
   try amateur radio, this is the category for you.   
      
      
   If it is radio-related but motivates non-radio amateurs to find out more, the   
   RSGB welcomes your entry! There are six other categories which means there   
   really is something for everyone. You must be an RSGB member to enter but you   
   can live anywhere in the world, as entries will be judged online to allow you   
   to participate and demonstrate your creativity remotely.   
      
      
   The deadline for entries is the 1st of March 2026   
      
   So for new club members and new hams, why not consider YOUR localMen's Shed.   
      
   Researchers at the College of Engineering at the University of Connecticut   
   (UConn) are actively working to better understand how different   
      
   wave-absorbent materials can be used to reduce high-level exposure to   
   electromagnetic (EM) wave radiation.   
      
      
   The research on reducing EM wave radiation exposure is highlighted in an   
   article published on the website of UConn Today.   
      
      
   According to the article, Julia Valla, an associate professor in the chemical   
   and biomolecular engineering department, along with her team of students, is   
   evaluating how the use of ion-exchanged zeolites can support the absorption   
   of EM wave radiation.   
      
      
   Under the partial sponsorship of the Air Force Office of Scientific Research,   
   Julia is evaluating the structures of four separate zeolites   
      
   then making small changes to each structure in order to improve   
   itsperformance.   
      
   tinyurl.com/ctknab88   
      
   The recent saga of AM and FM radio in cars usually comes down to whether or   
   not it is included as an option, or to electric interference within the   
   vehicle.   
      
      
   But a new cease and desist letter issued by Neal Ardman, the owner of   
   Georgia-based radio company NIA Broadcasting, highlights the potential visual   
   alteration of metadata sent by stations, including via RDS and HD Radio. It   
   stems from what he has observed in his own Porsche Taycan GTS, which is   
   manufactured by VW.   
      
      
   Display data sent from his stations via RDS and HD, including the HD Radio   
   Artist Experience, is supplanted by what he said is its own on board metadata   
   service.   
      
      
   As an example, last month, a 15-year old in Kingsland, Ga., went missing,   
   which is where Ardmans 106.3 WKBX(FM), K-Bay 106, is located. He said the   
   station ran the boys picture via HD Radios Artist Experience feature, in   
   conjunction with the Camden County sheriffs office.   
      
   He said the boys picture showed up on most auto displays   but not on the   
   Porsche Taycans.   
      
      
   The Porsches metadata, Ardman said, often will attempt to match up currently   
   playing artist and song title data to its own database, which he cited is   
   often either inaccurate or outdated.   
      
      
   If the listener sees it, they hold us responsible, Ardman said.   
      
   Oh and HD Radio is akin to our DAB+ services in Australia.   
   tinyurl.com/6pcm94hx   
      
   Streaming aggregator TuneIn is being acquired by Stingray Group in a   
   transaction valued up to $175 million. The agreement will see TuneIn, which   
   will continue to operate under its existing brand, integrate its streaming   
   and ad platform with Stingrays distribution network.   
      
      
   Headquartered in Montreal, Stingray Group owns more than 100 stations in   
   major and regional markets through Stingray Radio, making it one of Canadas   
   largest commercial radio operators.   
      
      
   TuneIn reports more than 75 million monthly active listeners in over 100   
   countries, offering access to 100,000 radio stations, podcasts, and digital   
   audio channels. Its platform spans more than 200 connected devices, including   
   integrations with major automotive manufacturers, smart speakers, and mobile   
   systems.   
      
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   OPERATIONAL NEWS - A FELIX VK4FUQ PRESENTATION   
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   This weekend sees the running of the ARRL Sweepstakes Contest   
      
   SSB: 2100Z, Nov 15 to 0300Z, Nov 17 with a geographic focus on the   
   United States and Canada.   
   (contestcalendar)   
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   ALSO THIS  WEEKEND :-   
      
   HOMEBREW  &  OLDTIME - EQUIPMENT - PARTY   
   ( THE HOT - PARTY )   
      
   Once a year homebrewers and enthusiasts of oldtime-equipment introduce   
   their creations on the HOT-PARTY.   
      
   Skilful revived museum pieces are giving signs of life as well as   
   brand new constructions around ICs and SMD.   
      
   The HOT PARTY is where lovingly restored and maintained commercial radio   
   equipment meets rigorous home brewing.   
      
   You don't need a complete homebrewed station or a complete "line".   
   An old RX or a homemade TX "stand alone" is sufficient for your entrance.   
   WHEN AND WHERE?   
      
   NOV 16, 1300-1500 UTC: 7010-7040 kHz   
   THEN   
      
   NOV 16 1500-1700 UTC: 3510-3560 kHz   
      
   qrpcc.de/contestrules/hotr.html   
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   NOVEMBER 29-30   
      
   The CQ WW is the largest Amateur Radio competition in the world.   
      
   Over 35,000 participants take to the airwaves and the last weekend of   
   November is the CQ WORLD WIDE CW TEST.   
      
   The goal is making as many contacts with as many different DXCC entities   
   and CQ Zones as possible.   
      
   Starts: Zero hundred hours UTC Saturday.   
      
   End 2359 UTC Sunday.   
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   YOTA Contests December   
      
   The Fishers Ghost Amateur Radio Club are hosting the inaugural   
   VK YOTA CONTEST, the entire month of December.   
   yota.fgarc.org.au/   
      
   Then just 3 days from the end of what we call the VK YOTA CONTEST comes   
   ROUND 3 of the YOTA contest organized by the IARU R1 Youth Working Group   
   in cooperation with the Hungarian Amateur Radio Society.   
      
   DECEMBER 29.   
      
   A great way to gain extra contacts for the VK Contest organised by   
   Fishers Ghost AR Club.   
      
   yotacontest.mrasz.org   
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   NOW LET'S OPEN THE DX WINDOW TO THE WORLD.   
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   Switzerland.   
      
   4 U 0 ITU is the call sign for the International Amateur Radio Club   
   at ITU HQ in Geneva to use from 16 May to the end of the year in   
   celebration of the 160th anniversary of the International   
   Telecommunication Union.   
   QSL via LoTW, Club Logs OQRS, or direct to   
   IARC, PO Box 6, 1211 Geneva 20, Switzerland.   
      
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   CROATIA   
      
   9 A 169 TESLA   
      
   This is a special callsign that will be used  until 31 December  in   
   celebration of the  169th anniversary since  the birth of Nikola Tesla   
   (10 July 1856).   
      
   QSOs will be uploaded to LoTW,  Club Log, and QRZ Logbook.   
      
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   80th anniversary of the Technical University of Sofia operating   
   special event station LZ 80 TUS. On the air now 1 through December 24th.   
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   REMINDERS NOVEMBER-------------   
      
      
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