TROPHY HONORS AMATEURS WHO GO THE DISTANCE
JIM/ANCHOR: In the UK, the search is on for a deserving DXer, who'll be
the next recipient of a special trophy. Here's more from Amateur Radio
Newsline's Jeremy Boot, G4NJH.
JEREMY'S REPORT: Whether they are rookies or oldtimers, amateurs who
have been awarded the G5RP Trophy from the Radio Society of Great Britain,
are in a unique club of DXers: They have shown swift progress in their DX
contacts during the previous year. There's still time to nominate
recipients for this annual award, which will be given at the RSGB
Convention on the 7th of October through the 9th of October, in Milton
Keynes. Last year's winner was Jamie, 2E0SDV, a 15-year-old from the
Wythall Radio Club.
The trophy bears the call sign of Ted Wake, G5RP, a Silent Key, and an
enthusiastic HF DXer, who had been chairman of the Vale of White Horse
Amateur Radio Society in South Oxfordshire. The trophy was donated in
his memory by the members of the radio club.
Send nominations to Ian Greenshields, G4FSU, via email to hf.manager@rsgb.org.uk
Deadline for him to receive nominations is Friday, the 16th of September.
For Amateur Radio Newsline, I'm Jeremy Boot, G4NJH
(RADIO SOCITY GREAT BRITAIN, QRZ)
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BIG WEEKEND AHEAD FOR RADIO SCOUTING
JIM/ANCHOR: While Scouts prepare for next month's Jamboree On The Air,
they're keeping the call sign K2BSA active. Amateur Radio Newsline's
Bill Stearns, NE4RD, tells us what these young amateurs are up to.
BILL'S REPORT: This week in Radio Scouting, we have 2 activations of
the K2BSA callsign and other updates.
Stephen Hughey, AK4R, will be the control operator of the portable 4
station, at the Wa Hi Nasa Order of the Arrow Lodge Fall Fellowship,
in Lebanon, Tennessee, from Friday, September 16th, through Sunday,
September 18th. This annual activity boasts several events, along with a
huge bonfire on Saturday evening. Expect to hear them on the mainly on Saturday,
during peak activity at the event.
Tom Schuessler, N5HYP, will be the control operator of the portable 5
station, at the National Scouting Museum in Irving, Texas, on Saturday,
September 17th. They'll be active from 10 am to 2 pm local time on HF.
This is in preparation for their big Jamboree on the Air effort.
Speaking of Jamboree on the Air, it will be on the weekend of October
14th through the 16th. We ask that you take the time to register your
event at the K2BSA website, and submit your operating schedule. If
you're still looking to participate, it's not too late to contact your
local district or council, and help make amateur radio an experience for
the youth in your area.
For more information on K2BSA, JOTA resources, and radio scouting,
please visit http://www.k2bsa.net/.
For Amateur Radio Newsline, and the K2BSA Amateur Radio Association,
this is Bill Stearns, NE4RD.
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GET IN THE RUNNING FOR ASHLAND HALF-MARATHON
JIM/ANCHOR: The Boston area, home of the Boston Marathon, is hosting
another race in just a few weeks, and volunteers are needed. We hear
more from Amateur Radio Newsline's Neil Rapp, WB9VPG.
NEIL'S REPORT: Although the race in Ashland, Massachusetts, is actually
a half-marathon, hams are needed to lend support, by making a marathon
effort. The 5th annual Ashland Half Marathon 5K Race, and One-Mile Walk
steps off on Saturday, Oct. 29, and radio support is essential to assist
with runner safety.
The race begins and ends at Marathon Park, which had been the original
starting line for the Boston Marathon between 1897-1923. This race,
however, will be a 13.1-mile figure eight, and if runners - and the hams helping
them out - get lucky, there should be spectacular fall foliage.
If you are interested in being a part of the half-marathon support team, contact
Mark Richards by email at kmalittl1@gmail.com
For Amateur Radio Newsline, I'm Neil Rapp, WB9VPG.
(MINUTEMAN REPEATER ASSOCIATION)
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THE WORLD OF DX:
In the world of DX, be listening for Marcel, PD5MVH, working as PD5MVH/p
from Ameland Island, until September 17th. Find him on 40, 20 and 10
meters, using CW, SSB and JT65. Send QSL cards to his home call sign,
direct or via the Bureau.
Uli, DL2AH, is active from Pitcairn Island, using the callsign VP6AH,
until November 25th. He is operating holiday style on SSB and Digital.
Send QSL cards to his home call.
Ken, KH6QJ, is operating from East Kiribati, using the call sign T32AZ,
until Sept. 15. Listen for him on 80, 40, 20, 15 and 10m using SSB.
Send QSL cards to his home call.
A very committed J28PJ will be active from Djibouti for the next three
years, if not longer. The operator is Jean-Philippe, F1TMY. Send QSL
cards to his home call.
(IRTS, DX NEWS)
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