Subj : Amateur Radio Newsline (C)
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From : Daryl Stout
Date : Fri Dec 17 2021 08:37:11

HANDBOOK'S 76TH EDITION TO BE ITS FINAL ONE

STEPHEN/ANCHOR: A treasured broadcast handbook will soon be out of
print. Jeremy Boot, G4NJH, has that report.

JEREMY: The World Radio TV Handbook an invaluable guide to broadcast
radio around the globe, has ceased publication. The publisher has
announced that its soon-to-be-released 76th edition will be its last.

A statement from the publisher, Nicholas Hardyman, read: [quote]
"This has been an extremely difficult decision, and was only made
after a lot of thought and discussion. We know that many people rely
on WRTH, and greatly enjoy getting the new edition every year. We
realise that this news will be disappointing for many people."
[endquote]

The directory, with more than 600 pages of listings and maps, was
valued as a comprehensive compendium of medium wave, shortwave, and
FM broadcasts, and included a section on clandestine broadcasters.
Based in the UK, but providing global coverage, it has long been
considered a reliable guide for DXers and devoted radio listeners.

For Amateur Radio Newsline, I'm Jeremy Boot, G4NJH.

(YOUTUBE, EI7GL BLOG)

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BREAK HERE: 

Time for you to identify your station. We are the Amateur Radio
Newsline, heard on bulletin stations around the world, including
the K5VOM repeater in Greenville, Texas, on Mondays at 7:30 p.m. 

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KIDS GIVE SANTA 10 OVER ON THESE NETS

STEPHEN/ANCHOR: The Santa Net, hosted by the hams of the 3916 Nets,
is back on the air in the United States through December 24th. Radio
operators are providing youngsters with this on-air opportunity to
let Santa know what their top two or three gift wishes are. Hams are
asked to please remember to ensure the contact is in compliance with
all FCC Rules and Regulations governing third party traffic. Check-ins
start at 7 p.m. Central Time on 80 metres. You can also reserve a spot
by visiting the website www.cqsanta.com where you'll find videos of
past QSOs with Santa.

Meanwhile, on Echolink, the 11th annual Santa Watch Net will take place
on Christmas Eve on the DoDropIn channel starting at 6 p.m. Eastern Time.
As the four-hour net gets under way, David, N3NTV, will be using NORAD
radar to track Santa. For details visit the website dodropin.net

(DODROPIN, 3916 NETS)

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HOP ABOARD THE CHRISTMAS TRAIN

STEPHEN/ANCHOR: Another favorite holiday special event is already well 
under way. Hope aboard the Christmas Train. Here's Jim Damron, N8TMW,
with details.

JIM: The special event Christmas Train may have its station in West 
Virginia, but this is a train that can cross the United States and
even pull into some DX locations on a moment's notice. The HF bands
are its express tracks. Listen for the Christmas train, callsign K8C,
on 80, 40, 20, 17, 15, 12 and 10 meters, using both SSB and CW. The
train is making stops right up through Christmas Day, when it will
operate on a partial schedule. You already have your ticket: so....
hop aboard the train!

For Amateur Radio Newsline, I'm Jim Damron, N8TMW.

(QRZ)

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FINNISH HAMS PUT OF9X AND HIS 'ELVES' BACK ON THE AIR

STEPHEN/ANCHOR: At this time of the year, we need to ask: do you
believe in the magic of DX? There are few DXes more elusive or rare
than this one. Here's Ed Durrant, DD5LP, to tell us about it.

ED: Are you ho-ho-hoping to score one big DX, before 2021 shuts its
door? The Finnish Amateur Radio League, S.R.A.L., may be able to help
make that happen. The league has been on the air as OF9X and OF2YOTA
since early this month, and will continue through to the end of
December. Here's a hint: OF9X is compiling his log and checking it
twice -- and his phonetics are "Old Father Nine Christmas." Are you
feeling the holiday spirit yet? Even if you only believe in the powers
of CW, SSB, or Digital, you can still add OF9X to your wish list of
contacts. You can also work his elves who are using the callsign of
OF2YOTA. The league is marking its centennial year, so that means you
get an extra present under your tree: Both callsigns, along with the
callsign OI3AX, active earlier this month, count toward the S.R.A.L. 
Jubilee award.

Send QSL cards for OF9X to OH2BH. Send QSL cards for OF2YOTA to OH5CZ.

Now get on the air, and let your rig's screen light up like a Christmas
tree.

For Amateur Radio Newsline, I'm Ed Durrant, DD5LP.

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