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DXCC Desk accredits DX operation
The following DX operation has been approved for DXCC credit: OJ0J, Market Reef, July 1-4, 2004.
For more information, visit the DXCC webpage.
The following are the frequencies for AO-51
Analog Uplink: 145.920 MHz FM (PL - 67 Hz)
1268.700 MHz FM (PL - 67 Hz)
Analog Downlink: 435.300 MHz FM
Digital Uplink: 145.860 MHz 9600 bps, AX.25
Digital Downlink: 435.150 MHz 9600 bps, AX.25
2401.200 MHz 38,400 bps, AX.25
Broadcast Callsign: PACB-11
BBS Callsign: PACB-12
"Intruder Signal" on 40 Meters Remains a Mystery for Now
An unidentified signal that's been showing up on the 40-meter phone band on or about
7238 kHz has mystified amateurs in the western US and Canada, where it's been heard frequently
for the past few weeks. Although it resembles a steady carrier, a closer inspection suggests that the
intruding signal actually is a series of closely spaced signals. Don Moman, VE6JY, in Edmonton, Alberta,
says he's been hearing the signal quite loud at his QTH.
Industry Canada soliciting comments on Morse requirement
Radio Amateurs of Canada (RAC) says Industry Canada (IC) is seeking comments from Canada's amateur community
on recent RAC proposals dealing with Morse code as a qualification for Amateur Radio HF operation. RAC has proposed
that IC delete the mandatory requirement for Morse testing but leave it as a voluntary qualification, since some
countries retaining a Morse requirement may require Morse credit for reciprocal operation. The RAC recommends that
Canadian amateurs endorse the proposal, Gazette Notice DGRB-003-04, Consultation on "Recommendations from
Radio Amateurs of Canada to Industry Canada Concerning Morse Code and Related Matters," released August 28.
Canadian amateurs have 60 days to comment.
2004 Space Symposium Registration Available
AMSAT will hold its 2004 Space Symposium and 35th Anniversary Celebration October 8-10, 2004 at the Crowne Plaza
Hotel in Arlington, VA. Agendas, information and registration forms for the 2004 Symposium are now available on the
website. You can find more information in the Symposium section on AMSAT.ORG
ARRL Gets Federal Grant to Tell Amateur Radio's Story to Communities
The ARRL has received new funding of nearly $90,000 from the Corporation for National & Community Service (CNCS)
to execute a pilot program that will enlighten localities about the value of Amateur Radio to community safety
and security. The one-year grant will enable ARRL to develop the Community Education Project (CEP) and carry
ham radio's message to a dozen communities across the US. The CNCS also has renewed ARRL's Amateur Radio Emergency
Communications course tuition reimbursement grant for a third -- and final -- year. The emergency training grant
totals $179,600. ARRL Chief Development Officer Mary Hobart, K1MMH, says the CEP will work with Citizen Corps --
the League is a Citizen Corps affiliate -- and ARRL personnel.
Echo telemetry software v1.0.5
Version 1.0.5 of Tlm Echo is now available. Mike, KE4AZN reports that a telemetry time calculation bug
was fixed and some minor updates to the telemetry screens are included. The latest Echo software is
available from the Echo Project Page
http://www.amsat.org/amsat-new/echo/ thanks, Mike, KE4AZN
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