Subj : Amateur Radio Newsline (C
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From : Daryl Stout
Date : Fri May 10 2019 06:10 am
RALPH SANGSTER SHIELD TESTS CW SAVVY OF NEW ZEALAND HAMS
PAUL/ANCHOR: New Zealand amateurs are about to put their CW savvy to the
ultimate test, as we hear from Jim Meachen, ZL2BHF.
JIM: Hams in New Zealand know it as the longest-standing amateur radio
contest held by the New Zealand Association of Radio Transmitters. It is
the Ralph Sangster Shield Contest, where the action on 80 meters is the
ultimate test of an operator's mastery of CW. This year's contest begins
Saturday May 18th, and concludes the next day. Ralph Sangster presented
the shield to the nation's hams in 1927, with the challenge that it be
awarded each year to the most efficient, proficient telegrapher, operating
no more than 5 watts PEP. Contestants from overseas are allowed to operate
up to the maximum power their licence permits. For more details, visit the
website nzart dot org dot nz (nzart.org.nz)
For Amateur Radio Newsline, I'm Jim Meachen, ZL2BHF.
(NZART)
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SCHOLARSHIP HONORS BELOVED ELMER IN NEW YORK
PAUL/ANCHOR: In New York State, the memory of a beloved Elmer is being
honored with a scholarship. Geri Goodrich, KF5KRN, has that story.
GERI: Thomas Cantine (Can-TEEN), W2TQF, is remembered in upstate New York,
as a teacher of hopeful amateur radio candidates, a volunteer examiner at
their tests, an active participant in ARES and RACES, and a charter member
of the Fulton Amateur Radio Club, which he eventually served as president
for a number of years. What matters most, however, is that he is
remembered - and remembered well - with a scholarship in his name. At a
recent meeting of the Fulton club, a memorial donation was presented to
his widow, Pamela Cantine, a licensed amateur, who now has her late
husband's call sign. Tom became a Silent Key on Oct. 18 2010.
He got his license in 1957 at the age of 13, and his ham radio career
spanned more than 50 years. The $500 scholarship that bears his name can
be granted to one or more young licensed hams in the New York state
counties of Oswego, Onondaga, Cayuga, and Jefferson. The students must
be planning a career in electronics, engineering, communications,
broadcasting, computer science, medical, or business-related fields.
For Amateur Radio Newsline, I'm Geri Goodrich, KF5KRN.
(OSWEGO COUNTY TODAY, PAMELA CANTINE W2TQF)
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DON'T FORGET NEWSLINE'S YOUNG HAM OF THE YEAR
PAUL/ANCHOR: Don't forget this other way to honor young radio operators:
Amateur Radio Newsline's Young Ham of the Year Award, named in memory of
Bill Pasternak, WA6ITF. If you know a bright young U.S. or Canadian radio
amateur, who gives of himself or herself to the hobby, and the community,
nominate them by May 31st. Information about candidate eligibility is
available on our website, arnewsline.org, under the YHOTY tab. You can
download a nomination form there as well. The award will be presented on
August 18th, at the Huntsville Hamfest, in Huntsville, Alabama.
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IN HAWAII, AN ELUSIVE TRANSMITTER JUST FOR FUN
PAUL/ANCHOR: On the island of Oahu, the transmitter was hidden, but the
fun wasn't -- as we hear from Robert Broomhead, VK3DN.
ROBERT: Fox hunting, Oahu style, became a memorable occasion for the hams
in pursuit of the elusive transmitter, last month in West Oahu. Never mind
that it was over pretty fast: Some found the fox within 20 minutes, and
others found it within the first hour. It was a competitive, yet friendly
field, comprising eight Extras, four Generals, and five Technicians, with
some bringing along family members, so as not to be outfoxed. Although some
hunters wielded "rubber duck" antennas, a few got creative and used
home-made tape measure Yagis, and even satellite antennas. Yes, there were
awards. The individual first place winner was Lynn, WH6ERV, who rode to
victory on a bicycle. First place winners in the team category were
husband and wife -- Mark, KH6LT, and Rita, WH6FUL. The last amateurs to
flush out the fox - Alexander, KH7CX, and Glenn, KW4TO, - won the broken
antenna award. Turns out the team's honor was appropriately named. When
the duo exited their car at the end of the exercise, their antenna was
actually bent.
For Amateur Radio Newsline, I'm Robert Broomhead, VK3DN.
(DARREN HOLBROOK KH6OWL)
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HAMS TOAST AMERICA'S WHISKEY REBELLION WITH SPECIAL EVENT
PAUL/ANCHOR: Are you feeling even a little rebellious? If so, you'll have
plenty of company early next month, when one club in Maryland marks the
225th anniversary of a historic American rebellion, by operating a special
event station. Here's Jim Damron, N8TMW, with the details.
JIM: On June 8th, if you hear the call W-3-W - or Whiskey Three Whiskey -
you may want to get into the spirit, and key your mic. The relevant spirit
here is good old American moonshine and whiskey -- and the call sign you'll
hear, is from the special event station of the Mountain Amateur Radio Club
in Cumberland, Maryland. The club will be marking the 225th anniversary of
the Whiskey Rebellion, the famous uprising by farmers in the Appalachian
Mountain region, who were pushing back against taxation of alcohol imposed
by the then-new American government. The club members will be calling
Q-R-ZED during Cumberland's Heritage Days & Whiskey Rebellion Festival,
and operators expect to be on 75, 40, and 20 meters SSB, as well as other
bands, depending upon conditions.
There will be a commemorative QSL card. The station will also confirm
contacts via Logbook of the World. For the QSL card, send a self-addressed,
stamped envelope, to the club, at Post Office Box 234, Cumberland,
Maryland, 21501.
For Amateur Radio Newsline, this is Jim Damron, N8TMW, saying 73 -- and
cheers!
