Subj : Amateur Radio Newsline (C) To : All From : Daryl Stout Date : Thu May 18 2023 19:02:00 NOMINATIONS OPEN FOR AMSAT BOARD OF DIRECTORS DON/ANCHOR: If you're active in AMSAT, and know someone who shows promise in the organization's leadership, consider nominating them for a spot on the board of directors. Four incumbent seats will soon expire and voting will be held in the third quarter of this year. Terms are for two years. As many as two alternate directors may be chosen to serve one-year terms. For nominations to be considered, they must be in writing and should be submitted by either one member society or five individual members who are in good standing. The nominee's name, callsign and contact information should be provided along with the same information for those individuals submitting the candidate. Email nominations are acceptable when sent to jdavis@amsat.org - otherwise postal mail may be used. Send to Jeff Davis, KE9VPO, Post Office Box 11, Yorktown, Indiana 47396. The nomination deadline is the end of the day on June 15th. The four incumbents leaving behind vacancies are Jerry Buxton, N0JY (En Zero Jay Why), Joseph Armbruster, KJ4JIO, Robert Bankston, KE4AL, and Zach Metzinger, N0ZGO (En Zero Zed Gee Oh). (AMSAT NEWS) ** KEEP LISTENING FOR CORONATION STATIONS DON/ANCHOR: If you're still feeling festive after the coronation of King Charles and Queen Camilla, Jeremy Boot, G4NJH, offers some ways to keep celebrating. JEREMY: Coronation weekend has come and gone in the UK, but the Radio Society of Great Britain believes in keeping a good moment alive. Special event callsigns are still on the air through to the end of June. Individual radio amateurs and clubs are eligible to use the GB23C callsign which was used first by the Cray Valley Radio Society which activated it in Greenwich. Information on how to obtain and use the call on the RSGB website. Hams are also being encouraged to use one of hundreds of callsigns Ofcom is making available to celebrate the historic fire beacon network throughout the UK. Callsigns such as GB23BIR was activated by the Furness Amateur Radio Society and according to RSGB district representative Martyn, M0TEB, it was quite popular as a contact. Visit rsgb.org/coronation for other details and to find out more about getting a Coronation QSL card or one of three RSGB Coronation awards. This is Jeremy Boot, G4NJH. (RSGB) ** AUSTRALIAN HAMS OFFER A QSO WITH A 'VAMPIRE' DON/ANCHOR: Ever have a QSO with a vampire? It's not so hard as you might think. Richard, VK2SKY, brings us this story about an Australian warship that makes it possible. RICHARD: G'day, Amateur Radio Newsline listeners, this is Richard, VK2SKY, in Sydney, Australia, with a little vampire story for you. Yes, I know, Halloween is months away, but I think you'll like this story anyway. A team of amateurs, led by Colin VK2JCC, has set up shop in the radio room aboard HMAS Vampire. "HMAS" stands for His Majesty's Australian Ship, and the Vampire is located at the Australian National Maritime Museum here in Sydney. The radio room is part of the museum, and thus open for visitors to learn about the importance of radio communications, both in wartime and in peace. The Vampire team has been active for a few weeks now, using the callsign Victor Kilo Two Victor Mike Papa (VMP - Vampire, get it?). If you've never worked a warship before, now is a great time to start! So far, eight amateurs are on the roster to keep Vampire on the air, using CW and Sideband on 20 and 40 metres, and the station is now a permanent fixture on the ship. But wait, there's more! Over the weekend of the 3rd and 4th June, the Vampire will be active for 24 hours for a special event, Museum Ships on the Air. You’ll find the station on or near 14.250 MHz. Vampire will join many other ships around the world for this fun event. So, listen out for Victor Kilo Two Victor Mike Papa on board HMAS Vampire in Sydney, Australia. And check out the VK2VMP page on qrz.com. Hope to catch you on the air! (AUSTRALIAN NATIONAL MARITIME MUSEUM, MANLY WARRINGAH RADIO SOCIETY) ** NOMINATE OUR NEXT 'YOUNG HAM OF THE YEAR' DON/ANCHOR: We remind our listeners that you still have an opportunity to nominate a promising young radio amateur - but time runs out at the end of this month. Young hams who live in the continental United States have an opportunity to make news of their own in the world, if they aren't already doing so, by being a recipient of this year's Amateur Radio Newsline Bill Pasternak Memorial Young Ham of the Year Award. Think of an amateur radio operator 18 years of age or younger -- someone who has talent, promise and a commitment to the spirit of ham radio. This is your chance to help honor and acknowledge that person who will, no doubt, go on to teach and inspire others. Find the nomination form on our website arnewsline.org under the "AWARDS" tab. Nominations close on May 31st. --- SBBSecho 3.20-Win32 * Origin: The Thunderbolt BBS - Little Rock, Arkansas (618:250/33) .