Subj : Amateur Radio Newsline (B)
To : All
From : Daryl Stout
Date : Thu Apr 08 2021 11:35 pm
SILENT KEY: HEXBEAM INNOVATOR WALDI SP7IDX
PAUL/ANCHOR: Hexbeam users and DXers alike are marking the loss of a
popular and prominent figure. Jeremy Boot, G4NJH, tells us about Waldi,
SP7IDX.
JEREMY: An amateur radio operator considered one of the world's foremost
makers of hexbeam antennas has become a Silent Key.
The death of Waldi was reported on the DX-World.Net website. Reportedly
recovering from COVID-19, he suffered a fatal heart attack on 4th April.
His QTH in southeast Poland was also the company headquarters for his
successful hexbeam antenna, used widely by Dx-peditioners around the world.
He was a well-known Dxpeditioner, most particularly in the Islands on the
Air awards scheme.
For Amateur Radio Newsline, I'm Jeremy Boot, G4NJH.
(DX-WORLD.NET)
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JS8CALL DEVELOPER WINS SPECIAL RECOGNITION
PAUL/ANCHOR: The developer of a popular new software that enhances weak-
signal communication has received special recognition. Sel Embee, KB3TZD,
tells us about him.
SEL: The creator of the weak-signal digital communication conversational
application known as JS8Call is this year's recipient of the Amateur Radio
Software Award. The award, founded by Claus AE0S, is an international honor
recognizing the spirit of innovation given freely to the amateur radio
community. Congratulations to Jordan Sherer, KN4CRD, of Atlanta, Georgia,
who created the application as an extension of the FT8 protocol. According
to the awards website, the application was five years in the works and has
added new vitality to digital communications, most particularly among
members of ARES. It is available to users as a free download. On his
QRZ.com page, Jordan describes the application as "a derivative of QSJT-X
that focuses on long-form keyboard-to-keyboard style communication similar
to what you'd see in Fldigi or FSQ."
Jordan will receive his award certificate and a grant of $300.
For Amateur Radio Newsline, I'm Sel Embee, KB3TZD.
(RICH GORDON K0EB)
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RSGB ANNOUNCES 'FRIENDSHIP ON THE AIR' AWARD
PAUL/ANCHOR: Most of us know that for a good ham radio experience you need
good components. One of the most important components, however, is an
intangible one: friendship. The Radio Society of Great Britain hopes to
change that by making that friendship tangible and rewarding it. Here's
Jeremy Boot, G4NJH, to explain.
JEREMY: Making contact is at the heart of the latest award being offered by
the Radio Society of Great Britain. The Friendship on the Air award has
been launched to celebrate contacts that turn into friendships amongst
hams. It's a noncompetitive award that encourages amateurs to dispense with
the quick QSO and really connect with other radio operators. It's an
outgrowth of the "Get on the Air to Care" campaign launched last year by
the RSGB and the National Health Service to reduce social isolation during
the global pandemic. The RSGB said that the award ties in with the theme of
World Amateur Radio Day on Sunday the 18th of April: "Home but Never
Alone."
For details on how to qualify for the award, visit the link provided in
this week's Newsline script at arnewsline.org
For Amateur Radio Newsline, I'm Jeremy Boot, G4NJH.
[FOR PRINT ONLY: www.rsgb.org/friendship-award]
(RSGB)
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NOMINATE A YOUNG HAM FOR NEWSLINE'S AWARD
PAUL/ANCHOR: There's one more award worth mentioning here: The Bill
Pasternak WA6ITF Memorial Amateur Radio Newsline Young Ham of the Year
award. Just a reminder that the nomination period is open. Think of a young
amateur whose commitment to community and whose enthusiasm for radio has
inspired you and others and submit their name. Nominees must 18 or younger
living in the United States, its possessions or any Canadian province.
Downloadable nomination forms can be found on our website arnewsline.org
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