Subj : Newsline Part 3
To : All
From : Daryl Stout
Date : Fri Nov 04 2016 07:12 pm
CELEBRATING AMPLITUDE MODULATION IN AUSTRALIA
STEPHEN/ANCHOR: Amplitude modulation is alive and well, especially in
Australia. We hear more from Amateur Radio Newsline's John Williams,
VK4JJW.
JOHN: Single Sideband changed the shape of how we talk on the radio,
putting amplitude modulation, or AM, on the sidelines because of its
more sizable bandwidth. In Australia, however, there is a renewed focus
on AM as a result of a newly released band plan. The guidlines apply to
Australian amateur bands below 30 MHz. On 10 meters, AM is now
recommended for 29.0 to 29.1 MHz. On 40 meters, crystal-controlled AM
can be found around 7.125 MHz. The upper portion of 160 meters is also
recommended for AM transmissions.
The band plans were updated recently by John Martin VK3KM, the technical
advisory committee co-ordinator for the Wireless Institute of Australia.
By the way, if you're going the AM route, be sure to listen for WIA
president Phil Wait, VK2ASD, whose homebrew AM transmitter can be
considered something of a frequent flyer on that designated spot on 40
meters. Not only is 7.125 used for crystal-controlled rigs, but also
VFO-rig AM operation.
For Amateur Radio Newsline, I'm John Williams, VK4JJW.
(WIRELESS INSTITUTE OF AUSTRALIA)
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HISTORY, BRAVERY, AND AUSTRALIANS ON THE AIR
STEPHEN: The spirit of a famous naval battle from the first World War
lives on in a special event station in Australia. Here's Amateur Radio
Newsline's Jason Daniels, VK2LAW.
JASON: The team members of VICTOR INDIA 4 SYDNEY EMDEN ACTION have their
work cut out for them. They are commemorating November 9, 1914, a
remarkable day for the Royal Australian Navy, as HMAS Sydney took on the
German adversaries aboard the SMS Emden, off the Cocos Keeling Islands.
It was the first WW1 action seen by Australia's Navy.
One hundred and two years later, this special event station, which began
its operation on the first of November, will conclude its international
contacts on November 9, but not before the operators sweep the bands
between 630 meters to 6 meters. It's no small detail that most of the
operators are former navy or military personnel.
The station's QRZ page notes that the special event station does not
attempt to glorify war, but to commemorate everyone's bravery on both
sides of the conflict.
With that in mind, the Australian radio operators ask hams to remember
all the brave sailors involved - not only those from Australia, but also
those from Britain and Germany.
Indeed, the QSL card features side-by-side portraits of Australia's
Capt. John Glossop and Germany's Capt. Karl von Muller, calling them
both "The Last Gentlemen of War," no doubt a nod to the 1984 history
book, "Gentlemen of War."
For Amateur Radio Newsline, I'm Jason Daniels, VK2LAW
(SOUTHGATE, QRZ, WIA)
**
YOUNG HAMS WHO MAKE THE GRADE
STEPHEN/ANCHOR: It's smart to be a ham.....but it can pay off especially
well to be a smart young ham. We hear why from Amateur Radio Newsline's
Geri Goodrich, KF5KRN.
GERI'S REPORT: The ARRL Foundation is looking for a few bright students.
Actually, the foundation is searching for a couple of dozen -- all of
them hopeful recipients of more than 80 scholarships available from the
foundation in amounts ranging from $500 to $5,000. The scholarship
application window opened on October 1, and students who are active
radio amateurs, have until January 31, to submit their online application,
along with a PDF of their transcript from their most recently completed
academic year.
The scholarships support the students' post-secondary school education
in the academic year 2017 to 2018.
Last year, 81 students were awarded funds for a total of $120,150 in
scholarships, which are funded entirely through contributions to the
foundation by clubs, friends, and amateurs themselves.
Read more about the scholarships, or find an application, by visiting
arrl.org/scholarship-descriptions
For Amateur Radio Newsline, I'm Geri Goodrich, KF5KRN
(ARRL)
**
KC0W IS ON THE MOOOOOOOVE AGAIN
STEPHEN/ANCHOR: There's good news for hams who are chasing Tom Callas,
KC0W, the noted "Cows Over the world" DXer, whose DXpeditions came to a
halt, after he was the victim of a theft. Tom has announced on his
QRZ.com profile that he expects to start operating in early November
through the 25th of the month from the Philippines, using the call sign
4I7COW. So welcome back Tom - and to everyone else, go get him!
