[TWIAR] summary 525

[Dale Sargent]

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Here is a summary of news items covered in edition # 525 of "This Week
in
Amateur Radio", North America's only satellite-delivered, on-the-air
audio
bulletin service, for the week ending May 10, 2003.

This weeks edition, filled with all the latest amateur radio news and
special
features, is anchored by John Laughhunn, W9JFL, from our bureau in
Chicago,
Illinois, and by our Technical Director, George Bowen, W2XBS,from our
headquarters studio facility in Albany, New York.

Approximate running time for this weeks edition is one hour.

1.  Amateur Radio Spectrum Protection Act to get public hearing in
Washington.
2.  The Columbus HamVention? Vendors voice preferences on alternate
site.
3.  FCC now accepting comments on "Broadband over Power Lines"
technology.
4.  ISS Astronaut suggests lunar bases as stepping stone to mars and
beyond.
5.  VHF group told ARRL will fight intruders aggressively. Use microwave
bands
6.  FCC seeks assistance in curbing unlicensed incursions in the 10
meter band
7.  Special event station listings.
8.  The Gateway 160 Meter Net Report with Vern Jackson, WA0RCR.
9.  Weekly propagation forecast report.
10. Ancient Amateur Archives with Bill Continelli, W2XOY. This Month:
1930.
11. Amateurs invited to participate in Armed Forces Day Special Event.
12. AMSAT: New "Echo" satellite should be ready for launch later this
year.
13. The FCC fines a Kansas FM broadcast station for multiple violations.

14. Tenneessee and Indiana amateur radio antenna bills signed into law.
15. AO-40 transponders are now turned off until mid-May.
16. SC club assists emergency officials in distributing Potassium
Iodide.
17. The FCC considers "Cognitive Radio" for more efficient spectrum use.

18. RAC: Saskatchewan gets a new section manager.
19. RAC: VE2VE elected to Canadian Amateur Hall of Fame.
20. US operations from Iraq on the amateur bands continues.
21. Amateur Radio Today video now available with open captions.
22. TECH: NASA launches a new sky-mapping satellite.
23. First Northern Ireland to Russia contact on 136 kilohertz.
24. "Foundation License" idea floated to amateurs in Austrailia.

Transmission and production expenses have been underwritten by a
grant from Gene Wicklund, W0ZOK, of Horace, North Dakota, where
"This Week in Amateur Radio" is heard via satellite each Saturday
at 8:00 PM on 443.750 MHz, serving Fargo, Morehead, Minnesota,
and the Red River Valley.

With spring now here, 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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