[PPRAANet] News and info

[John Bloodgood]

Earthquakes Compromised Power Generation Capacity, Puerto Rico Section Manager Says

http://www.arrl.org/news/earthquakes-compromised-power-generation-capacity-puerto-rico-section-manager-says

The Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority (PREPA) reported widespread power outages after generating plants automatically activated protective shutdown systems following the earthquake. Resto told ARRL this week that considerable generating capacity was lost to earthquake damage, and that it will take at least several days before replacement units can be brought back on line. Only about 20% of the island has electric power at this point, he estimated on January 8.

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Norway Experiences Unexpected Ground Current “Shockwave

http://www.arrl.org/news/norway-experiences-unexpected-ground-current-shockwave

NASA’s ACE spacecraft detected something as well. About 15 minutes before the disturbance in Norway, the near-Earth interplanetary magnetic field abruptly swung around 180 degrees, and the solar wind density jumped more than five-fold. According to Spaceweather.com, Earth may have crossed through a fold in the heliospheric current sheet, described as “a giant, wavy membrane of electrical current rippling through the solar system.” 

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ARRL’s New On the Air Magazine on its Way to Members!

http://www.arrl.org/news/arrl-s-new-on-the-air-magazine-on-its-way-to-members

The premiere issue of ARRL’s On the Air magazine has left the printer and is on its way to member subscribers! The magazine should be in mailboxes within the next 10 days. On the Air is the newest ARRL member benefit to help new licensees and beginner-to-intermediate radio communicators navigate the world of amateur radio.

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Final episode of So Now What podcast 

On the final episode of the So Now What? Joe and Michelle talk with ARRL VEC Assistant Manager Amanda Grimaldi, N1NHL.

http://www.arrl.org/so-now-what

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John Bloodgood, KD0SFY