[TWIAR] summary 517

[Dale Sargent]

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Here is a summary of news items covered in edition # 517 of "This Week
in
Amateur Radio", North America's only satellite-delivered, on-the-air
audio
bulletin service, for the week ending 15 March 2003.

This weeks edition, jammed pack with news and special features, is
anchored
by Tracy Schramm, KC0HXU from our bureau in Rochester, Minnesota, and by
our
Technical Director, George Bowen, W2XBS, from Studio A at our
headquarters
facility in Albany, New York.

Approximate running time for this weeks edition is fifty-seven minutes

1.  Amateur radio Spectrum Protection Act is now in both the House and
Senate
2.  Support is growing for a favorable 40 meter realignment plan.
3.  FCC petition filed to make marine and GMDSS license a lifetime
grant.
4.  HamVention hopes to call the Hara Arena home for the future.
5.  Astronaut tells German high schoolers he'll miss the ability to
"fly".
6.  Question Pool Committee releases draft element three syllabus for
comment
7.  Pennsylvania amateurs respond to the call of "The Big Chill".
8.  Special event station listings.
9.  The Gateway 160 Meter Net Report with Vern Jackson, WA0RCR.
10. The weekly propagation forecast report.
11. Random Thoughts, with Bill Continelli, W2XOY looking at Olsen
Electronics.
12. Business: Vertex Standard (Yeasu) now in re-organization.
13. Second Ducie Island DXpedition is near.
14. The FCC makes housekeeping changes to the amateur service rules.
15. Arkansas gets a new Section Manager.
16. The FCC cites an Oregon RV owner for RFI.
17. Some QSL bureaus have announced new addresses.
18. Tickets for the Dayton HamVention Contest Dinner are on sale now.
19. The United Kingdom to Alaska on 136 Khz QRP!
20. Tech Stuff Steves Telecommunications Report: Vonage
21. The amateur radio crossword puzzle man is back!

Transmission and production expenses have been underwritten this week by
a
grant from James Van Houten, KA3TTU, of Bowie, Maryland, where
"This Week in Amateur Radio" is heard each Sunday night at 8 P-M
on the WB3GXW repeater on 147.225 megahertz in Silver Springs, Maryland.

As spring approaches, it's time to look forward to the busy season for
amateur radio. Antenna and tower repair and installations, a full new
roster of public service events, and of course Field Day. In todays
world,
with ham radios increased profile in public service due to recent
events,
it's important for amateurs to stay up date with the latest news and
events
taking place in amateur radio.

This Week in Amateur Radio is proud to be your source for the latest,
up-to-the-minute amateur radio news and special features.

Help keep This Week in Amateur Radio on the air, by supporting our
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"This Week in Amateur Radio" is a weekly amateur radio audio
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We look forward to hearing from you or your organization soon!