This Week in Amateur Radio #714 - Week of December 16, 2006

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DATE : Sat, 16 Dec 2006 17:04:50 -0500
Entered in Database : 2006-12-16 22:04:50
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Stories 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 license hijacking in initiating a hearing. 06. New chip developed in the UK may solve part of the BPL interference. 07. The FCC affirms a $21,000 fine for the marketing of illegal CB gear. 08. The ARRL Board of Directors approves band changes of 80/75/40/15 meters. 09. New amateur radio satellites are sitting on the launch pad in Virginia. 10. Buyer Beware: Fake Icom 2 Meter HT's for sale on internet auction sites. 11. THAT Corporation partnerships with Mouser Electronics. 12. TWIAR QSL Cards are now available! Write in for yours today! 13. Amateur licensee faces a big fine for marketing non-certified radio gear. 14. Special event station listings. 15. The Gateway 160 Meter Net Report with Vern Jackson, WA0RCR. 16. Weekly propagation (standard) forecast. 17. ARRL outgoing QSL service revises rate structure. 18. 500khz (600 Meter) project experiment seeks reception reports. 19. The Random Access Christmas with Bill Baran, N2FNH. 20. Public Service Announcement Writing for your club, Lesson #3 with KF9MP. 21. IRLP nodes now may feature a special "TalkBack" operation. 22. Upcoming IRLP contest announced. Giving away a free radio. 23. Technology News and Commentary with Leo Laporte. 24. KatySat an amateur satellite for kids, scheduled for a May launch. 25. Monthly propagation forecast and outlook with Steve Nichols, G0KYA. 26. Working Amateur Radio Satellites with Bruce Paige, KK5DO. 27. OfCom UK Lifetime amateur radio licenses now in place. 28. Courage Handi-Ham System Update with Pat Tice, WA0TDA. 29. SPAR announces its Winter Field Day 2007. 30. Dale Hatfield, W0IFO, named spectrum advisory committee chairman. 31. "Take Charge and Move Out" is philosophy of new ARMY MARS Chief. 32. New DX record claimed for 300+ gHz "Traditional RF" operation. 33. New EAS experts to serve newest emergency alert group. 34. M3POU makes first UK foundation class 10gHz contact. 35. Canada celebrates Fessenden 100 with special prefixes and a lot more!

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