Subj : Amateur Radio Newsline (C)
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From : Daryl Stout
Date : Thu Dec 01 2022 18:54:25

YOUTH ON THE AIR CAMP APPLICATION PERIOD OPENS

STEPHEN/ANCHOR: Young amateur radio operators in North, Central and 
South America are being invited to plan for a memorable time in Canada 
this coming July: Applications are now open for the third Youth on the 
Air camp, which is open to licensed radio amateurs between the ages of 
15 and 25. The camp will be held on the campus of Carleton University in 
Ontario, Canada from July 16th through to July 21st.

The application process is free and allocations are being held for 
campers from each of the three Americas to allow for attendance from 
countries throughout IARU Region 2. For the best chances at being 
chosen, prospective campers are being encouraged to apply by January 
15th. The application process will however continue through to May 31st.

To apply - and to read details about making separate arrangements for 
transportation - visit YouthOnTheAir dot org (YouthOnTheAir.org)

(YOUTH ON THE AIR CAMP)

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OFCOM EXTENDS EXPERIMENTAL ACCESS

STEPHEN/ANCHOR: The telecommunications regulator in the UK delivered 
some good news to amateurs who enjoy experimenting on the air. Jeremy 
Boot, G4NJH, tells us what they learned.

JEREMY: Amateurs who hold a Full licence in the UK will be eligible to 
use the frequencies between 146 to 147MHz after receiving a Notice of 
Variation from Ofcom. In some restricted areas operational limitations 
exist. The notice is available on a temporary basis only and is subject 
to a 30-day notice period that it is being changed or withdrawn.

By making this part of the spectrum available, Ofcom is hoping to 
encourage experimentation by radio amateurs, allowing them to experiment 
with new technologies such as digital voice and data transmissions 
having moderate bandwidth. Ofcom defines "moderate" as being up to 500 
kHz wide.

The one-year Notice of Variation was first made to full licensees in 
October 2014. The Radio Society of Great Britain said that it is pleased 
that Ofcom has accepted its latest request to extend the agreement. NoV 
applications are made via the RSGB website at rsgb dot org slash nov  
(rsgb.org/nov)

This is Jeremy Boot, G4NJH.

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MUSEUM'S HAM STATION GETS ARDC GRANT

STEPHEN/ANCHOR: The Museum of Information Explosion in Huntsville, 
Alabama, is getting a modernized amateur radio station that will feature 
digital technology to complement the more traditional gear being 
showcased in the museum's other exhibits. The station is being 
established with the help of a $16,000 grant from Amateur Radio Digital 
Communications and is designed to show how ham radio is surviving by 
changing with the times. The museum is set to open early next year. 
Various local ham radio clubs, including the Radio Club of the Museum of 
Information Explosion, will serve as docents for visitors and will also 
go on the air from the station.

(ARDC)

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OTTAWA OPERATOR ADDED TO HALL OF FAME

STEPHEN/ANCHOR: An amateur radio operator from Ottawa, Canada has just 
been chosen for the Canadian Amateur Radio Hall of Fame. Dave Parks, 
WB8ODF, tells us about him.

DAVE: The name of Bryan Rawlings, VE3QN, is being added to the roster of 
those who have contributed to amateur radio consistently over the years 
as both an advocate and a participant. First licensed in 1959 as VE2AME, 
Bryan returned to active participation in Canadian amateur radio in 2002 
after years of living overseas. Radio Amateurs of Canada cites his 
consistent work in the preparation for and attendance at the 
International Telecommunications Union's World Radio Conferences in 
2012, 2015 and 2019. The RAC has credited him with being a key member of 
the Canadian delegation at ITU meetings. The Hall of Fame chairman of 
the board Frank Davis VO1HP, writes on the RAC website that Bryan's work 
on the national and international levels involved helping hams gain 
access to frequencies at both 60 meters and 630 meters. Frank 
acknowledges Bryan's successes as well in establishing and maintaining  
a good working relationship with Innovation Science and Economic 
Development Canada, the nation's regulator.

Congratulations to Bryan.

This is Dave Parks, WB8ODF.

(WIA, RAC)
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