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FCC Again Denies Amateur"s Petition Regarding Station Identification:

Friday, 21 May 2010 04:16

On May 18, the FCC denied a Petition for Reconsideration filed by Glen Zook, K9STH, that asked for changes in Part 97 regarding how often amateurs must identify themselves on the air.

Hundred of Hustlers Hawk Their Goods at Dayton:

Thursday, 20 May 2010 10:20

This year"s annual amateur radio extravaganza - the Dayton Hamvention - is now history. But what made this one unique is that it was Margaret"s first. Thousands of people pour into Dayton for the Friday-Sunday event, which has its basis in amateur radio. Over its 50-plus years, however, it has expanded to an infinite assortment of computer supplies and accessories, mysterious electronic gizmos, connectors and cables, vintage tape recorders, old operator manuals for those who have lost the instruction book for their mid-"20s Philco radio, wood-carved sculptures, imaginative jewelry created from discarded electronics, cosmetics, old coins, books, magazines, toys, assorted wearing apparel, VHS movies, music CDs, old-time radio shows, tools, traffic lights - you name it.

New DX Cluster Spot Options Arrive With "My DX Summit"

Monday, 10 May 2010 16:05

The popular internet site "DX Summit" this week is rolling out a newly personalized web site, calling it "My DX Summit," giving amateur radio operators of all interests the chance to improve DX alerts and the way that spots are delivered to users around the world. And some of the future changes could be targeted to contesters.

Not Going To Dayton? Then Get On The Air!

Wednesday, 12 May 2010 07:35

While amateur radio enthusiasts from all over the world are gathering in Dayton, Ohio this weekend, maybe you are one of the many opeartors who won"t be traveling and would rather turn on the radio and work a contest. In the Americas, one option is the Manchester Mineira All America CW Contest.

Contesters Converge on Dayton For 2010 Hamvention

Monday, 10 May 2010 16:05

Dayton, Ohio is the destination for ham radio operators from all over the world this week, as amateurs will gather for the 2010 Dayton Hamvention. For contesters, it"s the usual busy four days and nights of action, much of it centering on the Crowne Plaza Hotel.

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