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08/12/2016 | BIRDS CubeSat Constellation to Launch in 2017
AMSAT-UK reports that four CubeSats will comprise the BIRDS (Joint Global Multi-Nation Birds) constellation, which is set to deploy from the International Space Station (ISS) in 2017.
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08/11/2016 | Now Free of HAARP, US Air Force Still Wants to Tinker with the Ionosphere
A lot of radio amateurs bemoaning the recent spate of poor HF conditions would love to have a way to improve propagation — perhaps without even having to rely on the whims of the Sun.
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08/09/2016 | ARES® Day in Palm Beach County Recruits 15 New Members
It was ARES® Day on July 30 in Palm Beach County, Florida.
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08/03/2016 | ARRL Expresses Support for All Activities that Strengthen Emergency Communications Infrastructure
At its July 2016 meeting, the ARRL Board of Directors approved revisions concerning the management and governance of its National Traffic System™ (NTS) program.
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08/03/2016 | FCC Levies $25,000 Fine on California Radio Amateur for Deliberate Interference
The FCC has imposed a $25,000 fine on William F. Crowell, W6WBJ (ex-N6AYJ), of Diamond Spring, California, for intentionally interfering with the transmissions of other radio amateurs and transmitting prohibited communications, including music.
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07/26/2016 | UK Astronaut Tim Peake, KG5BVI/GB1SS, Heads Ham Contingent to 10 Downing Street
UK Astronaut Tim Peake, KG5BVI/GB1SS — just back from a duty tour on the International Space Station — headed a contingent of radio amateurs and youngsters invited to visit new Prime Minister Theresa May at 10 Downing Street earlier this month.
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07/23/2016 | Amateur Radio Alive and Well in Turkey
Contrary to erroneous reports making the rounds on various Internet sites, no Amateur Radio licenses were suspended or revoked in Turkey in the wake of the failed July 15 coup.
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07/20/2016 | Amateur 47 GHz Allocation Avoids 5G Juggernaut in the US for Now, Worldwide Defense Continues
There’s good news regarding the future of Amateur Radio’s primary allocation at 47 GHz in the US.
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