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Dayton Hamvention Saturday Roundup
19 May 2013 at 7:02pm
Hamvention Saturday got off to a rousing start. By late morning the aisles in the indoor exhibitor areas were crowded to the point where movement was difficult at best.
FCC Upholds Penalties for Two Miami Pirates
18 May 2013 at 4:09am
Fines against two Miami pirates have progressed to the level of a Forfeiture Order. The higher fine was levied against Gary Feldman for operating an unlicensed transmitter on 97.9 MHz in Miami. The FCC originally proposed a $25,000 penalty in February after tracing the source of the unlicensed transmissions to an FM antenna mounted on the roof of Feldman?s residence.
Dayton Hamvention Friday Roundup
18 May 2013 at 1:40am
Hamvention Friday opened in the midst of dense fog. Fortunately, the fog burned off before noon. Attendence seemed high for a Friday with indoor exhibits swamped with amateurs soon after the doors opened at 9AM. The ARRL Expo area drew a substantial crowd with popular activities such as the W1AW 75th anniversary exhibit, the Youth Lounge and spectral purity testing courtesy of the ARRL Lab. Of course, lines formed immediately at the DXCC card checking table.
Former QST Managing Editor Joel Kleinman, N1BKE (SK)
18 May 2013 at 1:40am
CQ magazine announced its 2013 Hall of Fame inductees on May 17, welcoming eight new members into the CQ Amateur Radio Hall of Fame, including former QST Managing Editor Joel Kleinman, N1BKE (SK), who helmed QST from 2001 until his untimely death in 2012. In addition, CQ named two new members to the CQ DX Hall of Fame and two new members to the CQ Contest Hall of Fame.
Radio amateurs rushed to help Slave Lake (Alberta)
18 May 2013 at 1:40am
Though it was not mentioned in the review of Alberta?s emergency response to the May 2011 Slave Lake fire, the Amateur Radio Emergency Service responded almost immediately to the disaster when we heard the call for help.
Icom America announces D-STAR QSO Party 2013 information
18 May 2013 at 1:40am
Icom America announces information for the 2013 D-STAR QSO Party, an annual contest that promotes fellowship with amateur (ham) radio operators from around the world through D-STAR, "Digital Smart Technologies for Amateur Radio."
Ham is also your free social network tool (India)
18 May 2013 at 1:40am
While chatting on Internet or mobile phone costs money, there is a way to be connected in an exclusive social network totally free of cost. Amateur radio or Ham radio provides such an opportunity.
FCC Fines Pennsylvania Man $18,000 for Failing to Allow Inspection of CB Station
18 May 2013 at 1:27am
The FCC issued a Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture and Order (NAL) on May 14 in the amount of $18,000 to Nathaniel Johnson of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania for failing to make his Citizens Band (CB) station available for inspection by the FCC and for failing to comply with the restricted hours of CB station operation.
Dayton Hamvention draws international operators
18 May 2013 at 1:27am
Nearly 25,000 amateur radio operators from around the globe will visit Dayton this weekend for the 62nd annual Hamvention, the world?s largest convention devoted to the technology, officials said. The event, held Friday through Sunday at the Hara Complex in Trotwood, has an annual economic impact of $6.5 million, said Jacquelyn Y. Powell, president and chief executive of the Dayton/Montgomery County Convention & Visitors Bureau.
Area Hams Improve Emergency Communications (Minnesota)
18 May 2013 at 1:27am
Emergency communications in and out of Green Isle and throughout the area were recently improved thanks to the efforts of area ham radio operators. A group of ham radio operators recently installed a low-voltage ham radio UHF repeater atop the Green Isle municipal water tower, 135 feet off the ground.
Icom showcases new products at Dayton
18 May 2013 at 1:27am
Icom America, industry leader in amateur (ham) radio technology and products, is attending this year's Dayton Hamvention from May 17-19 at Hara Arena in Ohio.
"Ground Control to Major Tom" (California)
18 May 2013 at 1:27am
Students and faculty of Anacapa School are preparing for a rare event that will allow them to make contact with NASA Astronaut and former Navy SEAL Christopher J. Cassidy. Cassidy is a flight engineer on Expedition 35, the 35th and current long-duration mission to the International Space Station (ISS) and Cassidy's second spaceflight.NASA Astronaut Chris Cassidy
FCC Fines Two Alleged Miami Pirate FM Operators
18 May 2013 at 1:27am
Two alleged MIAMI pirate radio operators have been fined by the FCC. BERNARD VEARGIS was hit with a $15,000 fine for operating an unlicensed radio transmitter on 91.7 FM, while GARY M. FELDMAN was fined $25,000 for operating an unlicensed radio transmitter on 97.7 FM.
Sunset Empire Amateur Radio Club at convention (Oregon)
18 May 2013 at 1:27am
The Sunset Empire Amateur Radio Club will be participating in the SEA-PAC amateur radio convention in Seaside, May 31 to June 2.
Julius Genachowski Leaves the F.C.C.
18 May 2013 at 1:27am
After four and a half years running the F.C.C., Julius Genachowski is stepping down on Friday. He?s had an eventful time: dealing with net neutrality, spectrum auctions, mergers, and David Ortiz?s exhortative expletive on national TV. As Genachowski prepares to leave, he agreed to chat with The New Yorker about his legacy and what he hopes to see the F.C.C. do next.

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