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November 7, 2001
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British National Museums Weekend 2001 to go international in 2002: Harry Bloomfield, M1BYT, creator of British National Museums Weekend 2001, has scheduled June 15-16, 2002 as the international version of last year's successful national event. Individual operators as well as Amateur Radio clubs from around the world are invited to join in the fun by setting up a special event station at their local museum. Registration is a requirement for taking part and is free via IMW 2002, or by contacting M1BYT directly.
Howie Mann, W2FR--SK: Howie Mann, W2FR, died October 27. He was 80. A radio operator in the Navy during World War II, Mann was an Eastern Area net control station for approximately 35 years. He became a Transcontinental Corps Director, chairman of the Eastern Area staff of the NTS in the 70s, and served as the Second Region Net manager. An ARRL member and member of the A1 Operator club, Mann was an active DXer with 356 countries confirmed. The Salt City DX Association used his call sign, W2FR, for many years when operating ARRL Field Day. "W2FR was truly a legend in his own time and one of the nicest people you could ever have the pleasure knowing," said Western New York Section Manager Scott Bauer, W2LC.
Indiana elementary students enjoy ARISS adventure: On October 29, 17 fifth-graders of the Protsman and Kolling Elementary schools in St. John, Indiana, used Amateur Radio to interview International Space Station Expedition 3 Crew Commander Frank Culbertson, KD5OPQ. The contact was broadcast throughout the school on the school-wide video distribution system. A typical contact went like this: Student (Rachel Zajac): "What does a sunrise look like from outer space?" ARISS commander (Culbertson): "Rachel, the sunrise is gorgeous from outer space. First, you see a tiny little glow of color over the horizon, and then it spreads out from one side to the other. Then, all of a sudden, the sun pops up in a very bright flame." The Amateur Radio on the International Space Station, or ARISS, contact was a direct link to the Kolling Elementary School where John Gianotti, W9WY, acted as control operator. More information on the ARISS program is available on the ARISS Web site.
 Neil Heft, KC2KY (left), shows a QRP rig to another ham at the HRU-2001 kit-building forum. |
New York City/ Long Island Section Convention hosts Ham Radio University: The New York City/ Long Island Section Convention, sponsored by the Great South Bay ARC, will be held at the Babylon Town Hall Annex on Phelps Lane, North Babylon, Long Island, Sunday, January 20, 2002. Ham Radio University 2002, a technical education forum, will feature twenty, one-hour presentations with special forums geared to the non-ham as well as the experienced Amateur Radio operator. The focus will be hands on, with many demonstrations including emergency communications. A special Ask the Experts forum and an HF special event station will round out the day. For more information, contact Chairman Phil Lewis, N2MUN, or NYC-LI Section Manager George Tranos, N2GA.
NOAA Hurricane hunter aircraft talks to Hurricane Center on 20 and 40 meters: Gary Wilson, K2GW, reported to ARRL that he heard Dave Tennesen, NL7MT, aeronautical mobile onboard a NOAA Hurricane Hunter aircraft, talk to the National Hurricane Center, W4EHW, while flying in Hurricane Michelle over Cuba. The exchanges were heard about 0100 UTC Nov 5 on 20 and 40 meters SSB. Bob Botik, K5SIV, was one of the net controls on the Hurricane Watch net. NOAA was demonstrating direct communication to other countries and the use of Amateur Radio as a back-up communication link, Wilson reported. NHC director Max Mayfield said he was impressed. "Like a good ham, I merely monitored but was ready to relay if necessary," said Wilson.
 Tony Walker, KD4NCD (right), and Max Douglas, W4VJV (standing, wearing a light baseball cap), watch as Scouts operate K4S. |
Owensboro (Kentucky) ARC participates in 44th
JOTA: Members of the Owensboro Amateur Radio Club took
part in the 44th Jamboree on the Air. An estimated 1000 Boy Scouts and Cub
Scouts attended the October 20 camporee at Wildcat Hollow in Russellville. The
club, using special call sign K4S, made several JOTA QSOs on 20, including an
early morning contact with Ireland. Members participating were club president
Harvey Bowlds, WA4IJQ; John Coe, KG4MQB; Max Douglas, W4VJV and Jake Jennings,
KG4EMO. Using portable equipment, Jennings also demonstrated satellite
communication, via UO-14. --Jake
Jennings, KG4EMO.
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