Subj : Newsline Part 1
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From : Daryl Stout
Date : Thu Jul 21 2016 09:31 pm
Amateur Radio Newsline Report 2021, July 22, 2016
Amateur Radio Newsline Report Number 2021 with a release date of Friday,
July 22, 2016 to follow in 5-4-3-2-1.
The following is a QST. Concern surfaces over amateur radio licenses in
Turkey, in the wake of the failed coup in that nation. Australian
authorities crack down on an unlicensed FM broadcaster. The editor of
DXCoffee ham radio magazine is hospitalized following an accident -- and
we have an update on Colorado's Hayden Pass Fire. All this and more in
Amateur Radio Newsline Report Number 2021 coming your way right now.
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BREAKING NEWS: CONCERN FOR TURKISH AMATEURS
JIM/ANCHOR: As this edition of Amateur Radio Newsline went to production,
we received conflicting reports over the state of amateur radio licenses
in that politically troubled nation.
Early reports indicated that the airwaves had gone silent after Turkish
President Recep Erdogan had ordered the Supreme Council of Radio and
Television to revoke 3,213 ham licenses, along with those of more than
20 TV and radio broadcasters. We were also told that numerous websites
were also shut down. The news was reported in QRP World, which claimed
to confirm its details from TRAC, the national amateur radio nonprofit
organization in Turkey, which represents Turkey in the International
Amateur Radio Union. The IARU, however, had no immediate statement in
response on its website as of Thursday, July 21.
It was unclear at deadline time what changes amateurs face, if any,
under the latest severe government actions. Word came to Amateur Radio
Newsline on Thursday, July 21, that Turkey's sweeping restrictions
against radio and TV operations had not yet affected that nation's
amateur licensees.
One Turkish amateur, Tevfik TA1HZ, reported to us in an email QUOTE
"as of this time, there are is no curfew imposed on amateur radio in
Turkey. The country is now under "extraordinary circumstances law",
but BTK, The Communications Authority, has not released any announcement
about ham radio restrictions." ENDQUOTE
Tevfik, a Turkish physician, added: QUOTE "There is no information about
any restrictions for amateur radio." ENDQUOTE
Turkey's president had earlier told Al Jazeera on Wednesday, July 20
that he was not convinced the coup attempt was entirely over. He said
QUOTE "I don't think we have come to the end of it." ENDQUOTE
Amateur Radio Newsline will continue to follow this story.
(QRP WORLD, QRZ.NOW)
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BREAKING NEWS: COLORADO WILDFIRES REPORT
JIM/ANCHOR: We continue our breaking news report with this update on the
Hayden Pass Fire that has burned more than 16,000 acres in Colorado's
Fremont County. Amateur Radio Newsline's Amanda Alden-Carrier, K1DDN,
the ARES Emergency Coordinator for the county, sent an update to Newsline
on Wednesday, July 20 -- 12 days after lightning first sparked the deadly
wildfire. Amanda told us that Colorado ARES amateurs remained active
through Friday, July 15, and handled all traffic via the DTR system on
800 MHz. She said in an email that QUOTE "these wildfires spready so
quickly, that it reminds us all to be ready to answer the call for help
in a matter of minutes - not hours." ENDQUOTE
According to various news reports, evacuees were allowed back home
Tuesday, July 19. Amanda told us, one day later, that the second part
of the ARES activation remained on standby, with the possibility of
staffing the Red Cross shelters. With Amanda in the field, Newsline
will have more on this story as it develops.
JIM/ANCHOR: One of the most popular events in ham radio isn't a contest,
but a celebration of the world's lighthouses. In New York's Hudson
Valley, one club is celebrating the distinction of being registrant
number 300 for this event, which takes place next month.
NEIL's REPORT: Three hundred might just be a lucky number for the QSY
Society in Dutchess County, New York. Organizers of the International
Lighthouse and Lightship Weekend have identified the ham radio club as
the 300th registrant for the annual two-day August event. This year,
more than 36 countries are represented so far, from Australia and
Argentina to Sri Lanka and Uruguay.
The QSY Society will be active on Saturday, August 20, operating with
100 watts and some wire antennas at the pavilion in Margaret Lewis
Norrie State Park in Staatsburgh. The location gives them a great view
of the 19th century Esopus Meadows Lighthouse, an octagonal wooden
tower in the Hudson River, according to Paul Bork, KD2CCW, one of the
organizers. The lighthouse is listed on the National Register of
Historic Places and operates as a museum.
The club station, K2QS, will be working several HF bands, both on phone
and CW. Best of all, the event is not a contest, so there's no pressure.
It may not be a walk in the park, but it's definitely going to be a TALK
in the park.
For Amateur Radio Newsline, I'm Neil Rapp, WB9VPG.
(SOUTHGATE AMATEUR RADIO, PAUL BORK, KD2CCW)
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