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Amateur Radio NewslineT Report 1838 - November 2 2012
Amateur Radio Newsline report number 1838 with a release date of November
2, 2012 to follow in 5-4-3-2-1.
The following is a Q-S-T. Ham radio responds to Hurricane Sandy and a
Pacific Ocean Tsunami; a new video snowing APRS from the space station is
made public, a record number of students take part in an ARISS contact and
a look at the Ham Radio Salutes Hollywood operation from the historic CBS
soundstage where it took place. All this and more on Amateur Radio
NewslineT report number 1838 coming your way right now.
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RESCUE RADIO: HAM RADIO MEETS KILLER HURRICANE SANDY
As Hurricane Sandy made her way across the Caribbean and the up along the
U.S. East Coast ham radio operators had been tracking the storms every
move. When she made landfall on the New Jersey shore they were ready to
respond. Mark Abramowicz, NT3V is here with whats known so far:
--
To be sure, the hams who responded to Hurricane Sandy will never, ever
forget the destructive power of a superstorm that - to this point - has
been unmatched in modern history.
It was New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie, who the day following the storm
striking along the state's barrier islands, summed up the grit and
determination for the people of his state...
"We have a long road ahead of us but I have complete confidence we're
going to come out of this better and stronger than before," Christie said.
"This state is too tough to give in to this type of devastation."
And, in the immediate aftermath of the storm, radio operators in southern
New Jersey were put to the test, especially in Atlantic and Ocean
counties.
The first is home to Atlantic City, which ended up under water as the
storm passed, and the second, home to Long Beach Island and other
well-known seaside communities where homes were ripped apart and boats
thrown into piles like toys in a child's messy play chest.
Southern New Jersey hams will remain on the job with relief coming into
Atlantic County for shelters still being manned by Red Cross personnel.
John Zaruba, K2ZA, is ARRL Section Emergency Coordinator for Southern New
Jersey,
Zaruba says hams went active Saturday morning - days before the storm
arrived - and began moving equipment into position.
He says by Sunday night as the rain bands from Sandy starting closing in
on New Jersey and tge wind began kicking up, operators were already out..
"There was a lot of good ground intelligence," Zaruba says. "You know
where people were trying to get places and there was a lot of reporting
of, 'Okay this road's flooded, you can't go here. You have to re-route and
go this way.' So there was a lot of real-time information coming back that
way."
Zaruba says the Red Cross was operational with shelters in-land, away from
the coastal areas, before the storm hit...
"In some of the counties, seven or eight shelters actually operating,"
Zaruba says. "But as the storm passed through. They started consolidating
things, getting people out that could go back to their homes and other
people that needed more long-term sheltering. They started moving them
into more consolidated shelter facilities."
At one point, Zaruba says there was a need for more equipment and section
officials contacted ARRL headquarters and a response came quickly...
"We were able to get six 'Go Kits' sent down from the League to Ocean
County and that went a long way toward easing their operational burden,"
Zaruba says.
As for the modes of communication, Zaruba says it was all voice...
"Primarily, we were using 2-meter FM," Zaruba says. "And, I've been a big
proponent of using digital communications. But, here, again, we've got a
bit of a way to go to get people focused in on that's an available tool in
our tool kit and let's utilize it.
"Right now, most of the mindset revolves around voice communication."
Zaruba says hams in south Jersey are standing down, for the most part, and
he's proud of their dedication and response...
"They did an outstanding job, to a person," Zaruba says. "All went above
and beyond the call of duty. The folks in Ocean and Atlantic counties were
pulling some brutal shifts."
And, Zaruba says, some of the volunteer radio operators also suffered some
devastating losses themselves...
"Some hams that were talking about shore houses that have 20-25 inches of
water in the bottom," Zaruba says. "And, granted those folks didn't sound
real happy but as long as there were no lives lost, the house and the
contents are all replaceable."
Now, on to New York, where Sandy socked the city hard.
Mike Lisenco, N2YBB, is ARRL section manager for New York/Long Island.
He says during the storm itself, operations were hunkering down like
everyone else, but quick sprung into action once it passed.
"Despite the tremendous devastation that the city has faced, the role
amateur radio played in the five boroughs was relatively small, "Lisenco
says. "We manned the emergency operations center at the American Red Cross
in mid-town Manhattan."
But Lisenco says the devastation is far worse outside the city and its
environs...
"In Nassau Couny, the response has been rather large because a good
portion of the southern part the county has seen complete devastation,
primarily because they are very close to the water," Lisenco says. "The
Red Cross has run a rather large sheltering operation in Nassau County.
We've been providing communications for the shelters
"They've been running a resource net as well as a net for passing traffic
back and forth between the shelters and to, of course, Red Cross
headquarters in Nassau County."
Lisenco says the many hams responding to help faced some challenges even
getting into position...
"The biggest problem I think we faced was the fact that there's these
widespread power outages," Lisenco says. "We're talking about millions of
people without power in the area. And, also what damage that was done with
downed trees, power lines, a tremendous amount of sand washed up on shore,
houses displaced, a large problem would then be in terms of transporting
oneself to a location that they're supposed to be manning, such as a
shelter.
"Even just driving around Brooklyn we have a lot of areas where they have
no power. Lights are out. Driving, even during the day is somewhat
tenuous. So imagine having to do that at night."
Lisenco says the effort in Nassau County remains very fluid and active and
he expects emergency operations will continue for the coming days as we go
to air on Friday, Nov. 2.
Lisenco and Zaruba from the southern New Jersey section agree on one
thing.
It's important for all amateurs to realize the role they can play in their
communities in times of disaster.
Lisenco sums it up...
"It's very easy for people to grow complacent over time when they feel
their services aren't needed," Lisenco says. "But they need to keep in
mind that emergencies happen at any point in tie, anywhere.
"And, they need to be involved at some level in the emergency
communications aspect of amateur radio. Amateur radio is both a service
and a hobby. And we can't lose sight of that. And, in order to participate
in the hobby aspect, you have to give something back."
So, while New Jersey and New York have a long way to go in coping with the
aftermath of Sandy, Lisenco and Zaruba say communities can rest assured
amateur radio will be there when needed.
For the Amateur Radio Newsline, I'm Mark Abramowicz, NT3V, in
Philadelphia.
--
Obviously, reports are still coming in and it will be some time before we
know the full extent of the work of radio amateurs in response to this
event that's been called the perfect storm. More in future Amateur Radio
Newsline reports.
(ARNewsline)
**
RESCUE RADIO: HAWAII EMCOMM RADIO AMATEURS RESPOND TO TSUNAMI WARNING
Amateur radio operators in Hawaii responded to a tsunami warning on
Saturday evening, October 27th. This by providing valuable information to
emergency management officials after a magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck off
the coast of British Columbia, Canada at 5:04 pm Hawaii Standard Tine.
At 7:14 pm, the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center upgraded an earlier
bulletin to a warning with an estimated wave arrival time of 10:28 pm. At
this point key members of Hawaii's emergency communications ham radio
network were alerted by an automated text message system. One of them was
Ron Hashiro AH6RH, is the Hawaii State Civil Defense RACES Coordinator.
--
AH6RH: "With the estimated wave arrival time of 10:28 pm, we really had
to hustle because now we were within the three hour time limit that we
would normally sound sirens and of coarse all of that notification was
subsequently delayed. The telephone alert process took 22 minutes and
from there we had to mobilize and it took 40 minutes to get on site at the
state EOC.
--
Also alerted were ARES Emergency Coordinators on each island that make up
the State of Hawaii. This lead to a call-up of various ARES and RACES
nets. Hams were also dispatched to keep an eye on ocean levels and report
back:
--
AH6RH: " We had Kalani Ku, WH6KX, on the north side of Maui at Kahului
Harbor and Dave Garrison, AL4A, on the South side reporting ocean level
changes. At 10:53 pm Kalani reported that the water was receding from
Kahului Harbor and shortly thereafter Dave reported the same.
"For the next two hours WH6KX and AL4A passed timely reports of ocean
level changes ranging from plus 2 feet to minus 3 feet below normal. The
ocean level reports were received by hams at all the EOC's and passed on
to their respective EOC operations."
--
Once the Tsunami arrival time was well past, a determination was made to
downgrade the warning to an advisory effective at 12:54 am. Nets stood
down at about 10 minutes later.
AH6RH says that the only major incident that took place came in a notice
from the Hilo EOC. Hams there reported that the receding water in Hilo
Bay caused the bottom of boats to hit the floor of the bay. (ARNewslineT,
AH6RH)
**
RESTRUCTURING: SARL PRESENTS AMATEUR RADIO'S NEEDS IN THE MICROWAVE BANDS
AT HEARING
The South African Radio League was to discuss amateur radio's needs for
allocation in the 2.3; 3.5 and 5 GHz bands at a hearing with that nations
telecommunications regulator held on November 1st and 2nd. The hearing
dealt with the draft frequency migration regulation and frequency
migration plans for this spectrum. Prior to the meeting the South African
Radio League had put forward its requirements for allocations in these
bands in line with the IARU Region 1 spectrum requirements for amateur
radio use of these bands. Like many parts of the world, this region is
also looking into ways to make more spectrum available to broadband and
other emerging technologies. (SARL)
**
RESCUE RADIO: MOBILE WEATHER TRAINING AT GAREC 2012
A free session on the Mobile Emergency Weather Station is available to
those who will be attending the Global Amateur Radio Emergency Conference
being held in Malaysia from November 11th to the 14th. Presented by its
inventor Gregory Lee, HS0ZHM, of the Rural Training Centre in Thailand,
the session will first cover the Weather Observation Log form and then
take the trainees through the device set-up and its operation.
The Mobile Emergency Weather Station device enables hams to quickly gather
weather data in a reliable manner for them to be reported by radio. Its
ultimate goal is to provide meaningful weather reports from a disaster
zone. This, to help in making the multitude of decisions by relief
authorities and also to improve helicopter flight operations and safety.
The Mobile Emergency Weather Station session will be on November 11th at
the Melaka House, in Port Dickson. For more information contact 9W2PCK by
e-mail to choysegt (at) gmail (dot) com (VK3PC)
**
RESCUE RADIO: SANTA CLARITA CALIFORNIA RESCUES STRANDED HIKER
A stranded hiker has been saved in California. On Sunday, October 28th,
at approximately 1:15pm the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriffs Station Search
and Rescue Team along with Los Angeles County Fire Department responded
and rescued a 54-year-old female hiker from the narrows portion of Towsley
Canyon.
When located, the hiker was suffering from heat exhaustion and
dehydration. She was airlifted by a Los Angeles County Fire Department
helicopter and brought to a safe landing zone where she was medically
checked out by Search and Rescue team members, and fire department
paramedics. The hiker was then released to her family.
At the time the incident occurred the team was helping out with the
haunted jailhouse fundraiser. This by teaching children about rescues
along with demonstrating some of the most common gear used during a
rescue. When they received an emergency call regarding a stranded hiker
they quickly decided how many members would deploy to Towsley Canyon and
how many members would remain at the haunted jailhouse event.
The Santa Clarita Search and Rescue team is made up of highly trained
individuals from all walks of life, several of whom are ham radio
operators. Their backgrounds range from school teachers to contractors,
to film directors and even rocket scientists. For further information
please visit www.scvrescue.com (nixle.com)
**
RADIO LAW: FCC PROHIBITS ROBOCALLING TO PUBLIC SAFETY ANSWERING POINTS
The government has put in place some rules to prevent automated
telemarketing devices from calling emergency service providers. Jeff
Clark, K8JAC, has the details:
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Emergency Service providers are getting government protection from
unwanted robocalls that can tie up their phone lines. This through the
establishment a specialized Do-Not-Call registry for Public Safety
Answering Points and prohibiting the use of robocalling equipment to
contact registered Public Safety Answering Point phone numbers other than
for an emergency purpose.
Public Safety Answering Points are typically 911 call centers that receive
emergency calls and route them to emergency service personnel. By some
estimates, hundreds or even thousands of unwanted robocalls are made to
these centers each day, tying up public safety phone lines and diverting
critical first responder resources away from the provision of emergency
services.
Specifically, the new rules released on October 17th allow Public Safety
Answering Points to upload any number associated with the provision of
emergency services or communications with other public safety agencies
onto a specialized Do-Not-Call registry. They also prohibit operators of
rob calling equipment from using such equipment to contact any number on
the registry except for an emergency purpose and adopt specific monetary
penalties for contacting or disclosing numbers contained in the registry.
In the case of violations prohibiting disclosure or dissemination of
registered numbers, the new law provides for monetary penalties of up to
$1,000,000 per incident.
The rules also address concerns voiced by the public safety community in
comments to the FCC about the potential problems unwanted texts to Public
Safety Answering Points may pose in the future. For violations of the
prohibition on robocall texting numbers on the registry, the law provides
for monetary penalties that are not less than $10,000 per call or text or
more than $100,000 per call or text.
For the Amateur adio Newsline, I'm Jeff Clark, K8JAC
--
For those that have never heard the term robocalling, those are the
irritating automated telemarketing calls that seem to be growing in number
each day. And in more and more instances the operators of these machines
seem to be programming them to call back incessantly if you hang up and
keep on doing so until you give some type of response. (FCC)
**
RADIO LAW: FBI AND STINGRAY VS PUBLIC RIGHT TO KNOW
Tracking cell phones by tricking them into operating on a bogus network is
a law enforcement tactic shrouded in secrecy. Now the FBI is under
pressure to release information about it-but the bureau doesn't want to
let go of 25,000 pages of documents on sophisticated cell surveillance
technology.
In an Arizona court case last year it was made public that the FBI had
used a cell-site simulator in order to track down a suspect. The portable
equipment, sometimes described as either an I-M-S-I catcher or a Stingray,
covertly sends out a signal that fools all phones within a specific area
into connecting to a fake network. The spy tool can force targeted phones
to release unique identity codes that can then be used to track a person's
movements in real time.
But not everyone likes the idea of this type of law enforcement tool being
used. Among them is the Electronic Privacy Information Center which is
attempting to obtain internal FBI documents relating to the technology.
In fact the Center is taking legal action to force the prompt disclosure
of records concerning Stingray devices or other cell site simulator
technologies. It alleges that the FBI has failed to comply with statutory
deadlines by not handing them over quickly enough following a freedom of
information request made last February.
For its part, the FBI says that it has found 25,000 pages of documents
that relate to the request, about 6,000 of which are classified. Because
of this the agency says that it may need up to three years to process the
files before they can be released.
In light of the FCC's recent enforcement activities against cellular
telephone jamming devices, it will be interesting to see if the regulatory
agency can or will become involved in this controversial issue.
(slate.com)
**
ENFORCEMENT: SATELLITE JAMMING TRACED TO SYRIA AND IRAN
According to European satellite operator Eutelsat, disruptions in
satellite signals in the Middle East and Europe have been traced back to
Syria and Iran. There has been speculation that the jamming is a reaction
to changes in the regulations put forth by the International
Telecommunications Union to comply with the European Union's increasingly
tough sanctions on Iran.
The ITU altered its regulations at the World Radiocommunication Conference
in Geneva after receiving complaints of repeated and deliberate
interference in the reception of TV in Persian and Arabic. Because of
these changes, Eutelsat no longer carries 19 radio and television channels
broadcast by the Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting.
The European Broadcasters Union has now responded to the information by
condemning it. In a press statement it's Director Ingrid Deltenre said
that access to information is a universal human right and an essential
component for democracy. As such the E-B-U deplores this attack on media
freedom.
For its part, the International Telecommunications Union says that these
recent incidents are not the first time that there have been allegations
of Iran blocking communications from the outside world. The latest wave
of interference has affected numerous radio and TV broadcasters including
the BBC, France 24, Deutsche Welle and the Voice of America. (RW)
**
NAMES IN THE NEWS: M6GLD UNVEILS ISS APRS VIIDEO
Some names in the news. First up is Robert Broughton, M6GLD who has made
available a new video demonstrating reception of amateur radio APRS
signals from the International Space Station. The data shown in the clip
is decoded using free online software and a soundcard connected from a
receivers audio out to the computers audio in. For this demonstration the
closest slant range to the I-S-S at zenith was around 1,350 miles line of
sight with the space station transmitting on 145.825 Mhz. You can watch
the video at tinyurl.com/iss-aprs-video
(M6GLD)
**
NAMES IN THE NEWS: K6LCS RECEIVES SPECIAL PUBLIC SERVICE AWARD
Clint Bradford K6LCS of Jurupa Valley, California and his wife Karen have
earned a special award from the Public Relations Society of America. This
for their work in planning a space related educational event held back on
April 19th.
Called "LIVE! . from outer space!" the operation gave students a chance to
speak to an astronaut in the orbiting International Space Station." Some
120 students of Flabob Airport Preparatory Academy, more than 80 parents,
community leaders and media representatives got to witness a live contact
with the International Space Station. Flight Engineer Don Pettit was on
the I-S-S to answer questions posed by some of the students via ham radio.
K6LCS initiated the event because of his volunteer position through
Amateur Radio on the International Space Station or ARISS program which is
allied to NASA's with Teaching from Space curriculum. The latter is
available to any school that applies, but the typical wait-time from
application to an actual contact with a member of the space station crew
is three years.
According to K6LCS for the Flabob school contact it was 13 months of
planning for 10 minutes of conversation. But adds Bradford, but, "oh,
what a conversation!" (Southgate)
**
NAMES IN THE NEWS: LEAGUE SEEKING NEW MEDIA AND PUBLIC RELATIONS MANAGER
The ARRL is currently looking to fill the position of Media and Public
Relations Manager at ARRL Headquarters in Newington. This following the
recent retirement of Allen Pitts, W1AGP, from that position.
The ARRL Media and Public Relations Manager is responsible for explaining
the value of the amateur radio service to the media and the general
public, directly and through a corps of volunteers. Outstanding
communications skills and the ability to train and motivate volunteers is
also required.
For more information on this position and how to apply please viait the
news paes at www.arrl.org. (ARRL)
**
HAM RADIO IN SPACE: LARGEST CONTACT EVER WITH THE ISS
The largest contact in the history of the Amateur Radio on the
International Space Station program has taken place in Florida. This as
Florida Science Museum station WS4FSM hosted the largest school contact
ever with the ISS. Take a listen:
--
Actual contact audio
--
The contact took place on Tuesday, October 30th, at 15:58 UTC when most of
Palm Beach County's 187,000 students were watching live as 10 students and
2 teachers made the historic contact. The actual call was from the
Motorola Theater at the museum. Both a tower mounted tracking antenna and
a mast mounted Eggbeater were loaned to the club by area hams for making
this contact. Eleven students and two teachers already asked their
questions of Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency Astronaut Akihiko Hoshide,
KE5DNI. Hoshide who has been on the International Space Station since
mid-July, was quick to provide answers.
--
Actual contact audio
--
The event was to be televised live by closed circuit system to classrooms
in all the county schools and streamed on the web as well as on the school
system's educational channel and Comcast Cable in South Florida. The final
audience was expected to be over 250,000 live viewers.
The West Palm Beach Amateur Radio Group sponsors the station at the South
Florida Science Museum as part of a permanent amateur radio exhibit. Club
members and other volunteer hams in the area staff the station and exhibit
on weekends, for school tours during the week, and during summer science
camps. More about the club is on-line at www.wpbarc.com. (Southgate,
Palm Beach Post, AJ4XM)
**
WORLDBEAT: DENMARK SETS DIGITAL RADIO SWITCHOVER DATE
The Danish government's new media policy has defined 2019 as the year for
the country's digital radio switchover. This providing that at least half
of all radio listening in the country is digital by 2018.
Uffe Elbak, the Danish Culture minister stated that this move is a normal
progression. He said that the world is digital and therefore it is a
natural continuation of previous efforts and policy decisions in the area
that we now will speed up the digitization of radio, just as we did with
the TV a few years ago. Elbak said that this will be accomplished by
continuing to expand the nations digital radio network, and establishing,
albeit with conditions, a date for the switch-off of analog FM. By
setting a date Elbak says that his nation is sending a clear signal to
both the industry and the Danish radio listeners about where
digitalization of broadcasting is headed.
According to other reports, the national single-frequency Digital Audio
Broadcasting or DAB block used by the public service broadcaster D R
Multiplex will be exchanged for two DAB regional frequency blocks now
occupied by a single commercial multiplex. This will take place in 2013.
All Danish DAB transmissions will also transition from the original DAB
standard to the DAB+ standard. (RW)
**
WORLDBEAT: MULTIPLE COPIES OF RAC REPORT E-MAILED
Radio Amateurs of Canada says that there have been issues with multiple
copies of its R-A-C Report unintentionally going out via e-mail. Chief
Information and Technology Officer Paul Burggraaf, VO1PRB, says that the
society is working to fix this problem before the next issue is sent out.
(Radio Amateurs of Canada)
**
DX
IN DX, the March, 2013 DXpedition to Clipperton Island has received the
callsign TX5K to be used during the operation. So far the team has 23
members and one space remains available for another operator, scientist,
or other supporter who wishes to join the DXpedition. More information is
on-line at www.cordell.org/CI,
DL1LLL is currently operational portable Zed-S-7 from Antarctica on the
High Frequency Bands. His location is the Neumeyer Emergency base. QSL
via DL5EBE.
VK6LC will be active from Vietnam in November as XV1LC. He will be
operational on the High Frequency Bands using CW and SSB only. QSL direct
via VK6LC.
JA1PBV will be on the air from Mauritania as 5T5BV until November
10th. His activity has so far been on 30, 12 and 10 meters using CW and
RTTY. QSL via JA1PBV.
JH5GHM is currently on the air stroke V26 from Antigua Island on the High
Frequency bands only. No mention of modes or times on the air. QSL via
his home call or electronically using Logbook of the World.
JA1PBV is currently active from Mauritania as 5T5BV. Listen out for him
on the High Frequency bands operating mainly CW. QSL via home call
DL8NU will be active from Mahe Island in the Seychelles November 9th to
the 24th as S79NU He will be operational on the High Frequency bands
mostly on CW. QSL via home call
Lastly, UA4WHX is currently active stroke EX from Kyrgyzstan. Hes been
reported being heard on many o the High Frequency bands. His QSL route is
direct to his home callsign.
(Above from various DX news sources
**
THAT FINAL ITEM: HAM RADIO CELEBRATES HOLLYWOOD
And finally this week, Ham Radio Celebrates Hollywood was the title of an
all-band multi mode operation from Stage 9 at CBS Studio Center in Los
Angeles, California on Sunday, October 28th. Stage 9 is currently the
home of the hit sitcom Last Man Standing which features ham radio as one
of the shows themes. Amateur Radio Newsline's Bill Pasternak, WA6ITF,
stopped by the operation and has this report:
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The callsign of the operation was K6H which stood for King-6-Hollywood.
And maybe you were one of the lucky ones to make contact with members of
the southern California-based PAPA repeater system who sponsored and
staffed this fun event:
--
Actual 40 meter QSO
--
That was just one of several stations that were up and running at K6H.
And while the majority of operators came from the PAPA System, the idea
for the event was that of John Amodeo, NN6JA, who happens to be the
producer of Last Man Standing:
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NN6JA: "I think it came about because a while ago I was asked to do a
forum at Dayton by the ARRL to talk about ham radio and the way it's
treated in the media. That set me off to thinking how ham radio is often
portrayed either inaccurately or negatively.
"I wrote a forum and performed it in Dayton and it went out very well.
But I could see that there was a bigger audience to reach with the whole
concept of ham radio and Hollywood. And I thought that a special event
radio station might be fun.
"We have the stage and we have a lot of ham radio equipment on the stage
to do that. And I'm a member of several radio clubs; in particular the
PAPA group here in Southern California, the Great South Bay Radio Club on
Long Island, and a member of B.E.A.R.S. which is the Broadcast Engineers
Radio Club who are connected to D.E.A.R.S. who are the Disney amateur
radio guys and DARI which is an interconnect repeater system ob the East
coast.
"So I thought to myself that if we could get the PAPA people on the West
coast, the B.E.A.R.S. guys on the East coast and maybe throw in IRLP and
Echolink, I could cover much of the country."
--
The K6H event had a lot of pre-publicity in the ham radio media. Even so,
there are always bound to be last minute changes. So to cover this,
Amodeo and the PAPA group turned to another kind of communications; the
social media:
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WA6ITF: ".You have an official tweeter?"
NN6JA: "We have an official tweeter on the show. Billy is our Assistant
Production Coordinator and also a ham radio operator. As some of your
fans might know we have twelve ham radio operators on staff and Billy's
one of them. And he is over there tweeting and Facebook'ing about the
event so that people can follow the frequencies we are broadcasting on."
--
Ham Radio Celebrates Hollywood was only on the air for a few hours. Even
so the operators racked up a good number of contacts using traditional
modes like SSB voice as well as emerging technology that included Echolink
and IRLP. But perhaps the most important aspect of K6H is that it let the
world of amateur radio know that the hams of Hollywood are also, thinking
about the hobby and thinking about them as well.
For the Amateur Radio Newsline, I'm Bill Pasternak, WA6ITF, in the
newsroom in Los Angeles. Don.
--
While a final QSO count is not available at airtime, there is no doubt
that Ham Radio Celebrates Hollywood was a rousing success.
And less we forget, an interview with Last Man Standing Producer John
Amodeo, NN6JA, is on this week's Rain Report. You can hear it or download
it at www.therainreport.com. (ARNewslineT)
**
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