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This Week in Amateur Radio #872 - Week of 12/26/09** HAPPY HOLIDAYS FROM TWIAR **Edition #872 of This Week in Amateur Radio,and This Week in Amateur Radio Headline News,have been released. Both are now posted andavailable for download at www.twiar.org.This is our annual Christmas Special program.Subscribe on our site or:FIND US NOW ON I-TUNES! -->You can alsodirect download through our portal for web enableddevices (PS3, Blackberry, etc) at www.kxkvi.blogspot.com.Visit our blog at www.twiari.blogspot.com.This Week in Amateur Radio Full Ve ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
This Week in Amateur Radio #869 - Week of 12/6/09Edition #869 of This Week in Amateur Radio,and This Week in Amateur Radio Headline News,have been released. Both are now posted andavailable for download at www.twiar.org.Subscribe on our site or:FIND US NOW ON I-TUNES! -->You can alsodirect download through our portal for web enableddevices (PS3, Blackberry, etc) at www.kxkvi.blogspot.com.Visit our blog at www.twiari.blogspot.com.This Week in Amateur Radio Full Version withspecial features and all the news,SPECIAL EXPANDEDEDITION: 126 min ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
This Week in Amateur Radio #866 - Week of 11/14/09Edition #866 of This Week in Amateur Radio,and This Week in Amateur Radio Headline News,have been released. Both are now posted andavailable for download at www.twiar.org.Subscribe on our site or:FIND US NOW ON I-TUNES!This Week in Amateur Radio Full Version withspecial features and all the news, edition runs125 minutes.This Week in Amateur Radio Headline Newsversion runs 65 minutes with limited special features.This Week in Amateur Radio is available for regulardownload at our web site in ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
This Week in Amateur Radio #719 - Week of January 20, 2007Stories covered and special features in This Weeks edition:
01. Codeless amateur radio testing tentatively set to begin on February 23rd.
02. Radio amateurs support emergency services, forecasters, in ice storms wake
03. President Bush expresses appreciation to amateur radio operators.
04. ARRL Board of Directors scheduled to meet in Windsor, Connecticut.
05. Hawaiian amateurs respond to a tsunami alert.
06. New bill in Congress seeks BPL interference study and special report.
07. ISS crew ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
This Week in Amateur Radio #718 - Week of January 13, 2007Stories covered and special features in This Weeks edition:01. A California radio amateur assists in a sea rescue off Chile coast.02. The FCC puts Vanity Callsign processing on hold for software up-grade.03. The FCC presses two utilities to resolve power line noise complaints.04. Ham radio population in the US is dropping, except for technician class.05. ARRL Board of Directors to meet next week.06. Concord Massachusetts electric utility announces BPL rollout plans.07. WRC-07 preparations d ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
This Week in Amateur Radio #717 - Week of January 6, 2007Stories covered and special features in This Weeks edition:01. The Day The Snow Came. Colorado/WA ARES teams stay bust over the holidays.02. Broadcasters in the mid-west knocked off the air due to ice storm.03. ARRL "Hello" finale at W1AW includes historic first digtal HF broadcast.04. Global Amateur Radio Emergency Communications Conference in Huntsville.05. The FCC cites a Pennsylvania amateur for failure to identify.06. The FCC fines yet another retailer for selling un-certified CB gear. ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
This Week in Amateur Radio #716 - Week of December 30, 2006Stories covered and special features in This Weeks edition:01. Next solar cycle could break all records scientists say.02. ARES teams activate once again for 2nd major snow storm in Denver.03. Asia scrambles to fix quake damaged under sea cables.04. ARRL Kids Day is coming up on January 7, 2007.05. Amateur radio operator is killed during his first day in Antartica.06. FCC says charges brought against VEC team is frivelous. Dismisses charges.07. NY/NJ unlicensed broadcasters are fined by the ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
This Week in Amateur Radio #715 - Week of December 23, 2006Stories covered and special features in This Weeks edition:
01. The FCC eliminates the morse code as an exam requirement in the US.
02. Colorado and Washington ARES volunteers respond to weather emergencies.
03. The FCC releases Report and Order in the morse code proceeding.
04. The FCC sets aside the license renewal of ham that failed to respond.
05. CHRISTMAS SPECIAL: Jean Shephard on Ham Radio.
06. The Random Access Christmas with Bill Baran, and Bill Continelli.
07. Working Amateur Rad ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
This Week in Amateur Radio #714 - Week of December 16, 2006Stories covered and special features in This Weeks edition:
01. The FCC modifies amateur radio service rules, eliminating morse code exam requirements and addressing ARRL petition for reconsideration. Puts all technician class licensees at same level.
02. ARES/RACES activate in the Pacific northwest due to severe weather.
03. Amateurs transition smoothly into new band allocations.
04. The FCC proposes a $14,000 fine for a California amateur licensee.
05. The FCC cites a possible ham licens ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
This Week in Amateur Radio #713 - Week of December 9, 2006Stories covered and special features in This Weeks edition:
01. League faults FCC Chairmen regarding biased and inaccurate BPL information
02. The FCC revokes the amateur radio license of a convicted felon.
03. Restructuring of the US amateur radio service is almost here!
04. South Africa will not follow the United States band plans.
05. Communication Specialist Fined for high TX power on Pet Locator device.
06. Canada Basic Plus amateurs have HF privileges in the United States.
07. Some B ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
This Week in Amateur Radio #712 - Week of December 2, 2006Stories covered and special features in This Weeks edition:01. The FCC corrects the J2D and other errors in the "Omnibus" Report & Order.02. Question Pool Committee drops questions to align amateur testing with the new FCC rules and regulations.03. The FCC says amateur interference charges have no merit.04. The FCC dismisses an amateur radio repeater interference case.05. The FCC proposes to fine a California amateur $14,000 for selling non-certified transceivers on the e-bay auction site.0 ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
This Week in Amateur Radio #711 - Week of November 25, 2006Stories covered and special features in This Weeks edition:
01. First defendant found guilty in ham murder for profit plot.
02. UK Ofcom law change now allows for low power FM modulators for devices.
03. W1AW will change its 80 meter digital bulletin frequency.
04. Eastern Massachusetts RACES activates for plant explosion in Danvers.
05. Challenger outs incumbent Vice Director in Roanoke Division.
06. Kevin Martin confirmed chairman, Commissioner of the FCC.
07. The FCC now says that there ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
This Week in Amateur Radio #710 - Week of November 18, 2006Stories covered and special features in This Weeks edition:
01. Amateur Radio "Omnibus" rule changes to go into effect December 15th.
02. More details on the new American Red Cross volunteer background check.
03. NAB/MSTV intervene to support ARRL in its BPL court appeal.
04. Delegates at the Plenipentiary Conference elect amateur radio friendly ITU Secretary General.
05. New generation of TV receivers to get data via household power lines.
06. HF radio to be used to wirelessly recharge va ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
This Week in Amateur Radio #709 - Week of November 11, 2006Stories covered and special features in This Weeks edition:
01. American Red Cross tries to clarify its background check policy.
02. The FCC classifies Broadband Over Powerlines as an information service.
03. An Australian amateur receives BPL at 30db over S9, files formal complaint
04. SuitSat 2 is in the planning stages, and will have ham radio transponders.
05. The FCC issues warnings for unlicensed use of the amateur bands.
06. New Omnibus FCC ruling for Part 97 Revisions not yet in ef ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
This Week in Amateur Radio #707 - Week of October 28, 2006THIS WEEKS PROGRAM RUNNING TIMES:
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* FULL VERSION of This Week in Amateur Radio runs 115 minutes.
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* HEADLINE NEWS VERSION of This Week in Amateur Radio runs 60 minutes.
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* Closed circuit advisory and weekly program promos are available as
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Stories covered and special features in This Weeks edition:
01. The ARRL asks the FCC to upgra ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
This Week in Amateur Radio #703 - Week of September 30, 2006Stories covered and special features in This Weeks edition:
01. The FCC launches new public safety and Homeland Security Bureau.
02. United States wins 2006 Radio Sport Team Championships.
03. Christmas Island to operate 10 kilohertz lower due to US based QRM.
04. ARRL 500 kilohertz experiment is now in operational mode.
05. Japanese university launches new amateur radio satellite (CubeSat)
06. Amateur radio fills communications gap during weekend floods in Kentucky.
07. The FCC warns agai ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
This Week in Amateur Radio #695 - Week of August 5, 2006Stories featured in this week's edition:- FCC Denies Reconsideration Petitions, Adopts Minor Changes to BPL Rules- League Calls Manassas BPL Interference Report Flawed, Misleading- Israel to impose tough new rules on amateurs- Florida newspaper reporting that hams in Cuba appear to be ordered off the air- Vanity Call Sign Fee to Drop September 6- Amateur Radio License of Convicted Felon in Jeopardy; Hearing Pending- Alleged murderer of two California hams arrested for attempting to kill fat ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
This Week in Amateur Radio #688 - Week of June 17, 2006Stories covered and special features in This Weeks edition:
01. The FCC directs Manassas BPL system to resolve amateur complaints.
02. The ARRL asks the FCC to protect 902-908 megahertz amateur operations.
03. Alberto provides trial run for amateur radio weather nets and volunteers.
04. NASA releases ISS North/South America ISS field day pass schedule.
05. Antarctic Station KC4AAA will be on the air during field day.
06. Worldwide call to clean up intruders on the 40 meter band.
07. Second ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
This Week in Amateur Radio #685 - Week of May 27, 2006CONTENT:
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Stories covered and special features in This Weeks edition:
01. The FCC Riley Hollingsworth tells the amateur community to "Lighten Up!"
02. ARRL President says that amateur radio has not lost its magic.
03. United Telecom Council removes BPL public access restrictions to database.
04. Germany makes several changes to its amateur entry level class license.
05. There is a new threat to the 2.4 and 5 Gigahertz amateur bands in the UK.
06. New Section Managers are elected in ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
This Week in Amateur Radio #683 - Week of May 13, 2006Stories covered and special features in This Weeks edition:
01. ARRL shifts congressional BPL focus to the US Senate.
02. Nextel executive says more spectrum is needed for emergency communications
03. Rule changes are announced for German amateur radio operators.
04. The FCC, pilot travel centers consent decree ends transceiver marketing case.
05. ARRL Hello campaign a hit at the 2006 NAB/RTNDA convention in Las Vegas.
06. Vermont general assembly okays amateur radio antenna bill.
07. Aust ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
This Week in Amateur Radio #682 - Week of May 6, 2006Stories covered and special features in This Weeks edition:
01. New BPL complaint arrives as the ARRL nudges the FCC to answer earlier league filings./
02. ARRL President Joel Harrison W5ZN speaks at the National Association of Broadcasters convention./
03. COPE Act may force the FCC to perform BPL interference studies./
04. The Dayton Hamvention is almost here./
05. HCJB The Voice of The Andes ends its English language program service/
06. WRC-2003 Ham radio rule changes are now in effect ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
This Week in Amateur Radio #681 - Week of April 29, 2006Stories covered and special features in This Weeks edition:
01. US House Committee okays Telecom bill with BPL interference study
amendment.
02. FCC Chairman is nominated by the Bush administration for second term.
03. The VU4AN Andamans operation created a clamor on the bands.
04. California public utilities commission approves state BPL regulations.
05. The FCC considers regulations for towers in relation to migratory birds.
06. Hams in Europe detect the Venus Express satellite.
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This Week in Amateur Radio #680 - Week of April 22, 2006Stories covered and special features in This Weeks edition:
01. The ARRL documents flaws in Manassas BPL interference report filing.
02. Wild fires and local events keep amateurs in New Mexico busy.
03. Iowa amateurs support tornado recovery efforts.
04. Closure of UK research facility may have impact on amateur radio.
05. Conneticut repeater interference problem solved by cooperation.
06. ISS Expedition 13 crew gets an early start on the amateur radio bands.
07. UK Ofcom proposes free lif ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
This Week in Amateur Radio #679 - Week of April 15, 2006Stories covered and special features in This Weeks edition:01. Glen Baxter, K1MAN, Appears ready to take the FCC to court over $21K fine.02. Lawyer for convicted radio jammer Jack Gerritsen gets a second sentencing continuance.03. ARRL alleges misrepresentation by BPL operator; inaction by the FCC.04. ARRL Executive Committee works through a wide-ranging agenda.05. Australia may place Ultra wide band radar in the ham 24 gigahertz band.06. The FCC invites comments on ARRL SpreadSpectrum peti ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
This Week in Amateur Radio #678 - Week of April 8, 2006Stories covered and special features in This Weeks edition:01. Glen Baxter, K1MAN, Appears ready to take the FCC to court over $21K fine.02. Lawyer for convicted radio jammer Jack Gerritsen gets a second sentencing continuance.03. ARRL alleges misrepresentation by BPL operator; inaction by the FCC.04. ARRL Executive Committee works through a wide-ranging agenda.05. Australia may place Ultra wide band radar in the ham 24 gigahertz band.06. The FCC invites comments on ARRL Spread Spectrum pet ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
This Week in Amateur Radio #677 - Week of April 1, 2006Stories covered and special features in This Weeks edition:01. The FCC affirms a $21,000 NAL (fine) against Glen Baxter, K1MAN.02. The FCC denies REC Networks petition in the Baxter case.03. The Vanity call sign fee is poised to drop later this year.04. An Arizona power utility shuts down its Cottonwood BPL field trial.05. The State of New Mexico funds a state wide amateur emergency network.06. Injured miner, Randy McCloy, KC8VKZ, goes home.07. Hungarian amateurs get six meters and expanded ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
This Week in Amateur Radio #676 - Week of March 25, 2006Stories covered and special features in This Weeks edition:01. The FCC tells four amateurs to take personal disputes off the air or fine.02. The FCC adopts plan to establish a public safety/Homeland Security Bureau.03. The FCC tells amateurs failure to respond could lead to enforcement action04. BPL chip maker shows interference abatement improvements to the league.05. The league requests rule changes to ease spread spectrum operations.06. Maryland utility ends its limited BPL pilot project ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
This Week in Amateur Radio #674 - Week of March 11, 2006Stories covered and special features in This Weeks edition:
01. FCC directs Manassas BPL system to act following an amateur radio complaints.
02. Volunteer radio amateurs "Part of the Solution" FCC Katrina Panel told.
03. Army MARS selects WinLink 2000 as its primary digital mode.
04. US Coast Guard hunting for perpetrators of phony SOS calls.
05. Teenagers sentenced for issuing phony marine distress calls last October.
06. FCC clarifies renewal procedures for Vanity call sign ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
This Week in Amateur Radio #672 - Week of February 25, 2006Stories covered and special features in This Weeks edition:01. Regulation by bandwidth "A reasonable middle ground" the league says.02. ARISS makes it official SuitSat One is SK.03. League tells the FCC to order an end to arbitrary access limits to BPLdatabase system.04. The 3Y0X DXpedition is now a part of ham radio history.05. Long Island Power Authority to proceed with BPL testing.06. Hams provide communications to assist with Phillipine mud slide.07. Shortwave frequency coordinators hud ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
This Week in Amateur Radio #669 - Week of February 4, 2006Stories covered and special features in This Weeks edition:
01. SuitSat 1 is deployed by the ISS crew, but fails after two orbits.
02. ARRL calls on FCC to deny Part 15 rule waiver request for 902-928 mHz.
03. Amateur Radio antenna bills in play in Mississippi and Vermont.
04. After 145 years, Western Union has quietly stopped sending telegrams.
05. Ramsey Electronics receives $25,000 NAL from the FCC.
06. The FCC uploads a Georgia broadcaster unpainted tower fine.
07. The White House taps ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
This Week in Amateur Radio #666 - Week of January 14, 2006Stories covered and special features in This Weeks edition:
01. The FCC invites comments on two "Regulation by Bandwidth" proposals.
02. A Presidential election highlights upcoming ARRL Board of Directors meet.
03. ARRL is cautiously optimistic about pending Texas BPL system rollout.
04. The FCC zips through the backlog as vanity callsign processing resumes.
05. Tate, Copps, are sworn in as members of the FCC.
06. No change reported in condition of West Virginia coal miner.
07. Amateur rad ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
This Week in Amateur Radio #665 - Week of January 7, 2006Stories covered and special features in This Weeks edition:
01. The ARRL renews interference complaint against Ambient Corporation BPL.
02. The sole survivor of the West Virginia coal mine disaster is a ham.
03. Technical changes to a repeater brings a warning letter from the FCC.
04. Hams in Texas assist in communications for wildfires.
05. The FCC sites a repeater owner for lack of control, and what is said.
06. William Sawders K7ZM is appointed new North Western Division Director.
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