Subj : Amateur Radio Newsline (C
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From : Daryl Stout
Date : Fri Aug 30 2019 11:37 am

MEET THE AMATEUR RADIO NEWSLINE AMATEUR RADIO CLUB WA6ITF

STEPHEN/ANCHOR: After all the reporting we've done about amateur radio
clubs around the world, we here at Newsline have a report about one
that's close to our home, and our heart: It's the Amateur Radio Newsline
Amateur Radio Club, WA6ITF. If the call sign sounds familiar, it's
because it once belonged to Newsline's co-founder, Bill Pasternak, who
has been deeply missed, since he became a Silent Key in 2015. We honor
him by putting his call sign back on the air. We now operate as a
newscast - and a new club - that we hope would make him proud. Be
listening for news of our operating events. Q R Zed!

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BREAK HERE:

Time for you to identify your station. We are the Amateur Radio Newsline,
heard on bulletin stations around the world, including the K7MMA, and
KC7GKY repeaters, in Liberty Lake, Washington state, on Fridays at 5 p.m.
local time.

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SOTA ACTIVITY DAY HONORS NEW ZEALAND SILENT KEY

STEPHEN/ANCHOR: Hams in New Zealand are preparing to scale the summits
there, to honor a very special Silent Key, for the second year in a row.
Jim Meachen, ZL2BHF, tells us more.

JIM: Andrew White, ZL3CC, took pleasure in combining two things he
considered some of the best things in his life: amateur radio, and the
beautiful outdoor landscape of New Zealand. The Christchurch resident
fully embraced these activities through the awards programme known as
Summmits on the Air, activating Mount Sinclair, Coronet Peak, and Cobb
Ridge, among scores of others. After he became a Silent Key unexpectedly
in 2018, New Zealand Association of Radio Transmitters proclaimed that
the Saturday after his birthday, was to be known as Andrew White Memorial
SOTA Activity Day, to honor his work, and his contributions. This year's
event, the second such activity, is taking place on 14th of september.
NZART's vice president, Warren Harris, ZL2AJ, noted in a recent NZART
podcast, that the purpose of the day is to get out on a summit, in the
same spirit as Andrew himself did, and to remember this Silent Key.

For Amateur Radio Newsline, I'm Jim Meachen, ZL2BHF.

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WIA ANNOUNCES TROPHY WINNER IN CONTEST CHAMPIONSHIP

STEPHEN/ANCHOR: In Australia, the Peter Brown VK4PJ Trophy, has been
awarded for the nation's top contester. Robert Broomhead, VK3DN, tells
us all about the winner.

ROBERT: Congratulations to Lawrie Mew, VK5LJ, for having captured the
Peter Brown VK4PJ trophy, in the Wireless Institute of Australia's
contest championship for 2018. Lawrie also set a new record, with a
point score of 660. The championship recognizes the highest combined
score in the WIA's sponsored contests throughout the year. There were
373 amateurs vying for the honor this time around, just shy of the
record number of 375 entrants in 2012. There were nine eligible contests
and Lawrie was top scorer, winning first place in all but one of the
seven contests he entered. Second place winner was Gerard Hill, VK2IO,
who scored 420 points. The trophy is named for Peter Brown, who had been
the WIA's contest manager during the 1970s and 1980s. He became a Silent
Key in 2013, at the age of 100.

For Amateur Radio Newsline, I'm Robert Broomhead, VK3DN.

(WIA)

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VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR 60-MILE BIKE RACE UP ARIZONA MOUNTAIN

STEPHEN/ANCHOR: Keeping cyclists safe during a 60-mile bike race isn't
easy, so organizers in Arizona are looking for some hams to help. Dave
Parks, WB8ODF, has that report.

DAVE: The Mount Lemmon Gravel Grinder, which includes a 60-mile bicycle
race up the back side of that Arizona mountain, is aptly named for its
big challenge. It is being held on October 26th, and begins at Hay Creek
Ranch, in Oracle, Arizona, at 7 a.m. The cyclists aren't the only ones
doing grueling work, however. Ham radio operators are also being asked
to participate by being on the scene ,with dual-band radios, to help
account for all cyclists who arrive at aid stations, and check points
throughout the various races. In addition to the big one, there is a 40
and 50-mile race, and a 13-mile fun ride. Greg Peters, W9GRG, the event's
communications leader, said that at least two operators are needed at
each aid station. Greg noted that hams who do not have dual-band radios
can still participate, but should let organizers know they are in need of
access to a dual-band radio.

Anyone wanting to help out can contact him by email, at kc5zgg at cox dot
net ([email protected]).

For Amateur Radio Newsline, I'm Dave Parks, WB8ODF
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