Subj : Amateur Radio Newsline (C) To : All From : Daryl Stout Date : Fri Dec 10 2021 01:21:26 WEBINAR CELEBRATES INDIA'S WIRELESS PIONEER BOSE PAUL/ANCHOR: Hams in India gathered recently to celebrate one of radio's pioneers and to share his story. John Williams, VK4JJW, brings us that report. JOHN: Celebrated for his studies into transmitting and receiving on radio's shortwave frequencies - and for his spirit of experimentation - the pioneering Indian scientist Jagadish Chandra Bose was the focus of a webinar held by the West Bengal Radio Club. The one-hour webinar took place on November 30th but is now available for viewing on the club's YouTube channel. The programme opens with a presentation by biophysicist Gautam Basu who told attendees [quote] "He took a road that no one took before and that is why we should remember him." [endquote] The scientist, who died in 1937, was born in what is now Bangladesh. He is credited with developments that eventually led to Guglielmo Marconi's creation of the wireless receiver. For a link to the YouTube channel, and the webinar, see the text version of this week's newscast at arnewsline.org For Amateur Radio Newsline, I'm John Williams, VK4JJW. [FOR PRINT, DO NOT READ: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h35q4xPskFM] (YOUTUBE) ** FCC NIXES HAM CLUB'S EDUCATIONAL FM CHANNEL PROPOSAL PAUL/ANCHOR: A Seattle, Washington area amateur radio club had its applications for noncommercial educational FM channels tossed out by the FCC, which told the club there were too many technical defects in the proposal. According to a Report in Radio World, the Fort Ward Amateur Radio Club on Bainbridge Island had a number of issues that needed addressing, including what the FCC cited as failure to comply with interference treaty agreements between the US and Canada. The FCC allows unsuccessful applicants to reapply with an amendment fixing the issues, provided they do so within 30 days of the rejection. (RADIO WORLD, SOUTHGATE) ** QSO TODAY VIRTUAL HAM EXPO SEEKS PRESENTERS PAUL/ANCHOR: If you have a skill to share, an insight to explain or some other contribution you'd like to make to the world's amateur radio community, you may want to offer a presentation at the next QSO Today Virtual Ham Expo, which is taking place on the weekend of March 12th and 13th, 2022. Stephen Kinford, N8WB, has details. STEPHEN: With the new year just around the corner, planning is already well under way for the next QSO Today Virtual Ham Expo. Hams and other presenters are being asked to consider sharing on various aspects of the hobby in which they have expertise. According to the QSO Today website, the ongoing search is an international one, with hams being asked to present from around the world to the thousands who attend the virtual two-day conference. Presentations are generally recorded for playback during the event, followed by a live question-and-answer period. Accommodations can be made for presentations in languages other than English. The QSO Today website has an online application for prospective speakers. If you wish to apply, follow the link included in the text version of this week's newscast at arnewsline.org For Amateur Radio Newsline, I'm Stephen Kinford, N8WB. https://www.qsotodayhamexpo.com/speakercall.html (QSO TODAY) ** POTA PLANNING TWO WINTER EVENTS PAUL/ANCHOR: Parks chasers and activators are looking forward to two winter events. With that report is Vance Martin, N3VEM. VANCE: In Parks on the Air News: As the seasons start to change we at POTA would like to remind you of two upcoming winter events. The first is the Annual "New Beginnings / New Year's" certificate. To Earn one of these certificates, simply make at least one contact as a POTA Activator or Hunter, in the first week of 2022. We can't think of a better way to ring in the New Year, than by doing so with Parks on the air. Also landing in January is our next "Seasonal Support Your Parks Event." The first seasonal event of 2022 is on January 15th and 16th, which gives you a great opportunity to do some wintertime POTA. For those of you in the north, just remember to dress warm, fire up your portable heaters if you’re lucky enough to have them, and stay safe! Lastly, be sure to tune in to your favorite ham radio media outlets in early January, as next month’s POTA update will include not only the December release, but the year-end summary for 2021 as well. We look forward to having you join us as we celebrate a spectacular year of Parks on the Air. This is November 3 Victor Echo Mike, with your Month Ending November 2021 Parks on the air Update. Be sure to visit parksontheair.com for information about the program, and pota.app for spotting, park information, leader boards, and more. (POTA) --- SBBSecho 3.14-Win32 * Origin: The Thunderbolt BBS - Little Rock, Arkansas (954:895/7) .