[TWIAR] TWIAR EDITION #625 - GENERAL PROGRAM RELEASE

Sat Apr 2 17:07:20 EST 2005

This Week in Amateur Radio - Edition # 625
Air dates: 04.02.05 > 04.09.05

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Here is a summary of the news items and special features covered in
edition #625 of "This Week in Amateur Radio", North America's only satellite-
delivered, on-the-air audio news magazine service, for the week ending
April 09, 2005.

This weeks edition, is anchored by Chris Perrine, KB2FAF, reporting from our
north-east news bureau in Syracuse, New York, and by Jim Wishner, N0EXX,
reporting from our mid-west news bureau in Saint Paul, Minnesota, and by
George Bowen, W2XBS, reporting from our headquarters studio facility in
Albany, New York.

THIS WEEKS PROGRAM RUNNING TIMES:
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* Full version of This Week in Amateur Radio runs 82 minutes.
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* Edited/One Hour version of This Week in Amateur Radio runs 60 minutes.

* Closed circuit advisory and weekly program promo available as seperate
   audio files.

CONTENT:
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Stories covered and special features in This Weeks edition:

01. Texas BPL pilot project shuts down, the ARRL withdraws its complaint.
02. Amateur radio links earthquake-stricken island with the outside world.
03. FCC now includes the UK in third party traffic list.
04. The RSGB says no to the proposed free lifetime license.
05. Amateur radio service deregulation still a threat in the United Kingdom.
06. League files opposition to BPL reconsideration petition.
07. FCC adopts rule changes to accommodate "Smart Radio" technology.
08. Ambient/FCC still failing to address NY BPL complaints, the ARRL charges.
09. As ISS Expedition 10 draws to a close, astronauts double ARISS contacts.
10. ARRL Field Day 2005 publicity packets are now available.
11. Australian novices are not allowed on slow scan television.
12. Supreme Court rules no attorneys' fees for California amateur operator.
13. The ARISS packet BBS is back on-line.
14. Technology news and commentary with Leo Laporte.
15. The Random Access File with Bill Baran, N2FNH - "Entertainment By Proxy"
16. Courage Handi-Ham System Update with pat Tice, WA0TDA
17. Special Event Station listings for week of April 03, 2005.
18. The Gateway 160 Meter Net Report with Vern Jackson, WA0RCR.
19. Weekly propagation forecast.
20. ARRL web site now lists VEC's number of sessions being served.
21. The Space Report with Chris Petersen, KG0BP.
22. Amateur Radio History Headlines with Bill Continelli, W2XOY.
23. AES/Audio Engineering Society convention looking for discussion topics.
24. DRM/Shortwave broadcast groups schedule Washington DC meetings in May.
25. Cell phones on display in Southern California catch CABIR virus.
26. US to float giant missile defense radar system to Alaska.
27. Symantec reports that viruses now attacking MAC OS X.
28. New FCC Chairmen to speak at this years NAB convention.
29. Security scanning device developed that can "see" through clothing.

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With the passing of the spring equinox, it's time to look forward to the busy
season for amateur radio. Antenna and tower repair, a brand new roster of
public service events, contesting, and of course all the up-coming hamfests.

In todays world, with ham radios increased profile in public service and
homeland security, it's important for amateurs to stay up to date with the
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