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South Sudan

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The following is a press release from Martti, OH2BH, dated May 15th: “As part of the April 2, 2013, visit to South Sudan by a delegation headed by the Foreign Minister of Finland, several supporting elements were discussed. Just three weeks later, following a series of meetings focusing on practical matters...
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Honduran IOTA DXpedition

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Dan, HM2DMR, plans to activate the following Honduran IOTA Islands between late May to July (dates depend on Navy permission). NA-160 ­ Cochinos (callsign HQ3W); May 27-30th NA-035 ­ Swan (callsign HQ8S); June 16-20th NA-223 ­ Vivorillos (callsign HQ8D); July 16-20th Activity will be on 160-10 meters....
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DX’ing from the Black Hole 2

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A six session presentation sponsored by NIDXA and DX-u, in conjunction with the 61st W9DXCC DX Convention The W9DXCC convention committee has announced it will offer a six session class on Friday, September 20th, 2013, to help inform all hams interested in DX’ing about general topics of interest to the DX community. The class will...
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Dayton Hamvention Sunday Roundup

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05/19/2013 Hamvention Sunday saw the beginning of the exodus from Hara Arena, but for those who remained, there was still a lot to see. Of course, one of the major attractions was the traditional “last minute bargain.” There were quite a few of these to be had in the fleamarket, but Sunday sales were prominent indoors as well. Early feedback from several vendors...
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Area Hams Improve Emergency Communications (Minnesota)

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Dayton Hamvention draws international operators

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Nearly 25,000 amateur radio operators from around the globe will visit Dayton this weekend for the 62nd annual Hamvention, the world’s largest convention devoted to the technology, officials said. The event, held Friday through Sunday at the Hara Complex in Trotwood, has an annual economic impact of $6.5 million, said Jacquelyn Y. Powell, president and chief executive of the...
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Ham is also your free social network tool (India)

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While chatting on Internet or mobile phone costs money, there is a way to be connected in an exclusive social network totally free of cost. Amateur radio or Ham radio provides such an opportunity. In the event of a natural calamity anywhere in the world, Hams (users of Ham radio) are always mentioned for their voluntary support in establishing communication links when all other...
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Heard Island DXpedition rescheduled

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We wish to announce that the expedition to Heard Island has been rescheduled for January, 2015. The primary reason for this decision was the cost of using the preferred vessel, the Marion Dufresne to put the team on Heard Island for the required time. In spite of extensive negotiations and rescheduling of the cruise, it became ...
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WIA ‘High Power Trial’ submission

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The Wireless Institute of Australia has lodged a submission to the ACMA, Australia’s regulator, concerning the High Power Trial. The WIA submission is based on responses received from trial participants following a call for information, and also on its own observations. The WIA’s submission notes that the trial appears to have gone...
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WIA ‘High Power Trial’ submission

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The Wireless Institute of Australia has lodged a submission to the ACMA, Australia’s regulator, concerning the High Power Trial. The WIA submission is based on responses received from trial participants following a call for information, and also on its own observations. The WIA’s submission notes that the trial appears to have gone...
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