Subj : Amateur Radio Newsline (B)
To : All
From : Daryl Stout
Date : Fri Sep 24 2021 01:31 am
ESSEX HAM SPECIAL EVENT SUPPORTS NEW HACKSPACE
STEPHEN/ANCHOR: In the UK, the ever-expanding universe of creative
workshops, known as hackspaces, just got an extra boost from some ham
radio friends. Jeremy Boot, G4NJH, tells us about it.
JEREMY: East Essex Hackspace became the newest of 70 hackspaces
throughout the UK on Saturday, September 18th, as this community-based
"makerspace" opened as a welcoming place to encourage learning and
tinkering. It includes a construction and electronics workbench,
reflecting a spirit so familiar to amateur radio operators.
To help celebrate opening day at this new workshop, Essex Ham operated
special event station GB0EEH on HF and VHF, not just for the QSOs, but
to support the community effort and to demonstrate amateur radio to those
attending at the Hawkwell location. According to the hackspace's Wiki,
the space in the pavilion has been provided by Rochford District
Council and the lease is in effect until October of 2027.
For Amateur Radio Newsline, I'm Jeremy Boot, G4NJH.
(EAST ESSEX HACKSPACE)
**
NEW MICROCONTROLLER EDITOR AT CQ MAGAZINE
STEPHEN/ANCHOR: Congratulations to Jack Purdum, W8TEE, who has become
the new Microcontrollers Editor of CQ magazine. Jack, who is an Arduino
authority, will have his first column appear in the November issue, the
magazine has announced. His predecessor, Anthony Luscre, K8ZT, is
starting up a new column called "Ham Radio Explorer" that will launch
in the December issue.
(CQ MAGAZINE)
**
SILENT KEY: EAST COAST REFLECTOR'S RICK BEUTNAGEL, N3RRB
STEPHEN/ANCHOR: Another extended family of ham radio operators is
grieving for one of their own. We hear their story, and the story of a
well-loved Silent Key, from Dave Parks, WB8ODF.
DAVE: An emotional last call has been made on the IRLP/Allstar East
Coast Reflector for Richard Beutnagel N3RRB, a mainstay of the
reflector. Rick, a licensed ham since 2018, became a Silent Key on
Wednesday, September 15th of COVID-19 while caring for his ailing
parents in Deltona, Florida.
Friends and members of the 9050 reflector told Newsline that Rick
arrived on the system in October of 2020 and immediately established
himself as a mentor. It was a role that came naturally to him on and
off the air, and in the reflector's Zoom room.
One of Rick's most selfless projects was the 40 meter QRP transceiver
he built for a 14-year-old amateur who came to call him "Uncle Rick" He
also made use of the electronics business he owned a
nd operated to
create equipment and software for the East Coast Reflector's control
stations so they could track the number of connected nodes at any given
time.
Rick also believed in personal connections so even while riding his
bike around town, he would carry his HT on his handlebars and keep his
phone connected to the East Coast Reflector Zoom Room.
Reflector member Pres W2PW told Newsline: "The amateur community lost a
good one." I would like to add: "Rick, you will be missed but never
forgotten."
For Amateur Radio Newsline and everyone on the East Coast Reflector,
I'm Dave Parks, WB8ODF.
**
BOUVET 3Y0J TRIP GETS ARRL GRANT
STEPHEN/ANCHOR: Next year's Bouvet Island DXpedition has been given its
latest financial boost, and it's from the ARRL. Skeeter Nash, N5ASH,
has that report.
SKEETER: The 3Y0J (Three Y Zero Jay) Bouvet Island DXpedition --
considered one of the costliest ever -- has been awarded $5,000 from
the ARRL. The amount given to the nonprofit Amateur Radio DXpeditions
organization, which is based in Norway, is the same sum given back to
the ARRL following the Intrepid DX Group's cancellation of its Bouvet
trip, after the ship planned to carry them there was sold to new
owners.
Amateur Radio DXpeditions -- and its 12 operators -- are planning a
November 2022 activation, with a goal of 120,000 contacts. The team
will be on the island for 20 days. The grant is named for Silent Keys
Lloyd Colvin, W6KG, and Iris Colvin, W6QL, and supports international
DX teams to foster global goodwill. The DXpedition's $650,000 budget
makes it among the most expensive ones on record. The team earlier
received a $100,000 donation from the Northern California DX Foundation
and a gift from the German DX Foundation that is the equivalent of
$11,815.
For Amateur Radio Newsline, I'm Skeeter Nash, N5ASH.
STEPHEN/ANCHOR: Meanwhile, it appears that the RV Braveheart, which was
sold by Nigel Jolly, K6NRJ, to new owners, may sail again with hams
aboard sometime. Paul, N6PSE, of the Intrepid DX Group announced
recently on the group's Facebook page that the ship will be relocating
from New Zealand to Ushuaia (Ooose-Why-Uh), in southernmost Argentina
and the new owner plans to make it available once again for amateur
radio DXpeditioners.
(INTREPID DX GROUP)
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