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IOTA news from OPDX
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Weekly IOTA News - compiled by Tedd Mirgliotta, KB8NW, editor of the Ohio/Penn DX Bulletin
06/25/2019
DXCC Country/Entity Report
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According to the Amateur Radio Cluster Network for the week of Sunday, 16th/June, through Sunday, 23rd/June there were 202 countries active
06/25/2019
IRTS VHF/UHF Field Day Contest
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The first weekend of next month - Saturday and Sunday 6th and 7th July - sees the IRTS VHF/UHF Field Day Contest taking place, coinciding with similar contests elsewhere in Europe
ICQ Podcast - HMS Belfast - D-Day Communication Ship
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In this episode, Colin M6BOY is joined by Bill Barnes (N3JIX), Leslie Butterfield (G0CIB). Edmund Spicer (M0MNG) and Ed Durrant (DD5LP) to discuss the latest Amateur / Ham Radio news. Colin M6BOY rounds up the news in brief and this episode’s feature is HMS Belfast, D-Day’s Communication Ship
06/25/2019
144 and 1240 MHz bands – RSGB information
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RSGB volunteers continue to be engaged with IARU and Ofcom on WRC matters including the 144 MHz and 1240 MHz bands as well as WRC-19 Agenda Items in CEPT-PTD (50 MHz, WPT, 5 GHz) and CEPT-PT1 (24/47 GHz)
06/25/2019
UK Online Exams demonstrated at Friedrichshafen
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RSGB President Dave Wilson M0OBW demonstrated the UK's new online exam system at the 44th international amateur radio show Ham Radio 2019 held in Friedrichshafen on June 21-23
Lightsail-2 scheduled for launch June 24 - Beacon on 437.025 MHz
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LightSail is a citizen-funded project from The Planetary Society. This cubesat will be propelled solely by sunlight, to Earth orbit. LightSail 2 was scheduled to launch aboard a SpaceX Falcon Heavy on June 24, 2019, and we will attempt the first, controlled solar sail flight in Earth orbit
06/25/2019
Help celebrate AMSAT’s 50th anniversary – Take W3ZM on the road!
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Leading up to the 2019 AMSAT 50th Anniversary Space Symposium and General Meeting, to be held in Arlington, VA, October 18 – 20, 2019, AMSAT’s call sign, W3ZM, will operate from all 50 States, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico
06/25/2019
Limerick Clare Amateur Radio Club
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In recognition of the contribution to Amateur Radio by individuals based in Co. Clare, a decision has been taken by Limerick Radio Club members to change the name to Limerick Clare Amateur Radio Club
Amateur radio satellites launch on SpaceX STP-2 mission
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Amateur radio satellites were expected to be launched between 0330-0730 GMT on Tuesday, June 25, 2019 on a SpaceX Falcon Heavy STP-2 from LC-39A, Kennedy Space Center, Florida
06/25/2019
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