This Week in Amateur Radio #712 - Week of December 2, 2006

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DATE : Sat, 02 Dec 2006 17:14:25 -0500
Entered in Database : 2006-12-02 22:14:25
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Stories 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.06. Radio regulator Ofcom proposes to end AM/FM broadcasting in the U.K.07. Shuttle Discovery to carry three amateur radio operators into space.08. Canada's 7.335mHz CHU Time Standard Station could go silent or perhaps shift frequency.09. BPL interference down-under as Mount Beauty BPL field trials continue.10. Two men operating a satellite broadcasting network are charged with terrorism in New York City court.11. The FCC tracks down a Southern California pirate broadcaster.12. Special Canadian prefixes authorized for Rejinald Fessenden celebration.13. Operation by Canadian "Basic Plus" radio amateurs in the United States explained by FCC official.14. Australia ends an era by shutting down "SeaPhone" ship to shore radio.15. Special event station listings.16. The Gateway 160 Meter Net Report with Vern Jackson, WA0RCR.17. Weekly propagation forecast.18. ISS astronauts chat with school students in Belgium.19. Working Amateur Radio SAtellites with Bruce Paige, KK5DO.20. Successful writing of a public service announcement to promote your clubs activities on local radio - Lesson 1 0f 6.21. TWIAR QSL Cards are now available. You can write in for yours today.22. Technology News and Commentary with Leo Laporte.23. The Random Access Christmas with Jock Elliot, KB2GOM.24. SAQ Alexanderson Alternator in Sweden will be on the air this month.25. International Radio Corporation is sold to a pair of radio amateurs.26. The Badger Weather Net celebrates its 42nd year on the air.27. The Ancient Amateur Archives with Bill Continelli, W2XOY.28. Courage Handi-Ham System News and Up-date with Pat Tice, WA0TDA.29. VY1JA Low Frequency beacon is received in Germany.30. Eastern Massachusetts ARES/RACES teams muster following a devasting factory explosion.31. VU7LD Lakshadweep DXpedition is now on the air.32. A new multi-mode all digital DRM/DRB shortwave receiver is available.

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