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From : Daryl Stout
Date : Fri Apr 05 2019 09:35 am
Amateur Radio Newsline 2162, for Friday, April 5, 2019
Amateur Radio Newsline Report Number 2162, with a release date of Friday,
April 5, 2019 to follow in 5-4-3-2-1.
The following is a QST. Ham radio pays tribute to radio officers around
the world. Digital modes are in the spotlight -- and a missing ham is
found dead in Pennsylvania. All this and more as Amateur Radio Newsline
Number 2162, comes your way right now.
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GLOBAL EVENT HONORS RADIO OFFICERS THROUGHOUT HISTORY
NEIL/ANCHOR: We begin this week's report with news of an event that pays
tribute to radio officers, those who serve as a lifeline to ships at sea.
This is a worldwide activity, and organizers are looking to expand
participation this year, as we learn from Ed Durrant, DD5LP.
ED: It started with five amateur radio operators: Alfredo, IK6IJF, Rolf,
DL9CM, Guiliano, I1SAF, Olivier, F6DGU, and David, G3PLE. Now, a decade
later, it has grown into a favourite tribute on the global radio calendar.
It is, the International Maritime Radio Day, and it operates to honour
radio officers through the years, those who provided wireless communication
services to vessels at sea. This year, it is taking place from 1200 UTC
Sunday, the 14th of April, until 2200 UTC on Monday, the 15th of April.
Organizers write on their website: [quote] "I do not know if any of us
really thought that MRD would become the truly international event, where
we can demonstrate our expertise and professionalism on the air."
[endquote]
All former radio officers who have an amateur radio license are encouraged
to get on the air, and be a part of the event. Organizers write on their
website that they are particularly interested in attracting new
participants, especially from the United States, and parts of the Far East.
Both regions have had a meagre showing in the past. All communications will
of course, be conducted in Morse Code, on amateur radio bands closest to
the International Naval Frequencies.
To register, see this newscast's script at arnewsline dot org, where the
website URL is given.
http://www.mrd.seefunker.eu/mrd_registry.php
For Amateur Radio Newsline, I'm Ed Durrant, DD5LP.
(QRZ.COM FORUM)
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BODY OF PENNSYLVANIA RADIO OPERATOR FOUND
NEIL/ANCHOR: The search for a missing amateur radio operator in
Pennsylvania ended recently, with the discovery of his body. Heather
Embee, KB3TZD, has that story.
HEATHER: An amateur radio operator, who had been the focus of a missing
persons alert, has become a Silent Key. According to news reports, the
body of Karl Messerschmidt, K-A-3-R-C-S, of Myerstown, Pennsylvania, was
found on Saturday, March 30, in the Middle Creek Wildlife Area. The local
coroner said that two hikers found the radio operator's body, and that he
had died of a single gunshot wound - believed to be a suicide.
His body was found at the conclusion of a search that had begun after the
man's Jeep had been found parked and unattended. Authorities mobilized
horse-mounted, ATV, and on-foot search teams, drones, logistic teams, and
the state police.
According to the profile on his QRZ page, Karl had a keen interest in
DXing, rag-chewing, and AM operations. He was also rediscovering Morse
Code and had a burgeoning interest in Summits on the Air.
Karl Messerschmidt was 46. He had been a licensed ham since the age of 14.
For Amateur Radio Newsline, I'm Heather Embee, K-B-3-T-Z-D.
(READING EAGLE, WGAL LANCASTER)
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WEAPONS TEST CRITICIZED FOR POSSIBLE EFFECT ON ISS
NEIL/ANCHOR: A NASA official has criticized India for conducting a recent
anti-satellite weapons test, that involved blowing up a satellite at an
altitude of 300 km, saying that the result could put the International
Space Station in danger. NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine told an
April 1st town hall meeting in Washington D.C. that the the explosion
created a spray of debris above the ISS resulting in what he called a
"terrible, terrible thing."
On March 27, the Microsat-R was blown into more than 6,500 pieces, which
act as small bullets as they circle the earth.
Officials also call the test poorly timed. This is a time of solar minimum
when the earth's cooling and contracting atmosphere reduces aerodynamic
drag that causes satellites to decay. This means the small fragments could
remain in high orbit for years, racing along at 17,000 miles an hour.
(SOUTHGATE, SPACEWEATHER.COM)
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