>: >Write a letter to the FCC. Get all your neighbors to do the same.
>: >
>: >If you can find out what frequences he is using, check to see if they are
>: >in the CB channels.
>: >
>: Don't jump to conclusions. To non-hams, anyone who talks on a radio is a
>: "CBer". The neighbor could be a ham, although I would expect a ham to be
>: a bit more co-operative with a RFI problem. There are some "ham jerks"
>: running around too, unfortunately.
>
> However, since the original poster could apparently decipher what the
>transmitter was saying, he is probably using AM. And unless he's a
>boat-anchor fan, that tends to make the guess that he's a CB'r a little
>more plausible.
>
>- Rich
>
>
I am the original poster and the original question still stands. What can I do about it?
- Carl Draus in RTP, NC
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Date: Thu, 13 Oct 94 01:59:08 -0500
From: Darren Leno <Darren.Leno@f747.fido.chi.il.us>
Subject: Chicago Ham Call Server
FYI, there is a free U.S. ham radio callsign server online at Radio Hobby BBS, at 708-238-1901. This is in suburban Chicago. Free and immediate access.
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Date: Thu, 13 Oct 1994 18:15:57 +0000
From: dave@llondel.demon.co.uk (David Hough)
Subject: GB2RS News 16th October 1994
Good morning. It's Sunday the 16th of October and here is the GB2RS news
broadcast, prepared by the RSGB and intended for all radio amateurs and
short-wave listeners.
And there's a special Good Morning to all scouts, guides, cubs and
brownies who are listening from Jamboree On The Air stations today. We
hope you enjoy this taste of amateur radio.
Now this week's headlines:-
The RSGB has ensured the future of amateur radio at the Science Museum,
The age limit on qualifying for a Full Licence has been lowered,
And the propagation forecast indicates that southern stations may get
more out of next weekend's 21/28MHz Contest than those in the North.
As the result of a meeting between the RSGB General Manager, Peter
Kirby, G0TWW, and the Director of the Science Museum, Sir Neil Cossons,
on the 6th of October, the future of amateur radio at the Museum has
been secured. The Museum Director has agreed to enter into discussions
with the RSGB with a view to providing an innovative, state-of-the-art,
hands on exhibit to replace the existing station which will close, as
planned on the 7th of November. It is hoped that whilst the new station
is planned and built there will be an opportunity to keep the GB2SM
callsign on the air.
We are pleased to report that following recent discussions between the
RSGB and the Radiocommunications Agency, the minimum age limit on the
Full Amateur Radio Licence Age has been reduced. This removes the
anomaly whereby young people who had passed the Radio Amateurs
Examination were unable to obtain a Full Licence until they reached the
age of 14. The RA announcement reads as follows:
"Amateur Radio Licence Age Requirement Reduced: Holders of the Amateur
Radio (Novice) Licence who are between the ages of 10 and 14 years will
now have the opportunity to obtain a full Amateur Radio Licence provided
they meet certain conditions, the Radiocommunications Agency announced
today.
"The conditions that will be applied are as follows. The person must be
at least ten years of age and must have held an Amateur Radio (Novice)
Licence Class (A) or an Amateur Radio (Novice) Licence Class (B) for at
least one year. In addition, they must have passed the required
examinations for the full Class (A) or Class (B) licence, including the
12WPM Morse test for Class (A)."
A Microwave Round Table meeting takes place today, Sunday the 16th at
the Flight Refuelling Amateur Radio Society Clubhouse, Merley, near
Wimborne, Dorset, commencing at 10am. The attractions include technical
talks, calibration and alignment facilities, plus of course the usual
round table discussions. There will be a bring and buy stand, hot drinks
and snacks. All are welcome to attend.
An RSGB Regional Meeting takes place next Saturday, the 22nd of October,
in Bristol. Doors open at 12.30pm when light refreshments will be
available, and the meeting commences at 2pm. Members of the RSGB Council
will be in attendance plus representatives of HQ. RSGB members should
see the October edition of RadCom which has full details and a map of
the venue. Non-members are very welcome to attend and they can obtain
further information from the RSGB Liaison Officer for Avon, Dave
Collins, G4ZYF, on 0272 676381.
The Radiocommunications Agency has informed the Society that the
government of Qatar has now agreed reciprocal licensing. This is based
on their General Class Licence and the UK's Full Class A Licence.
Applications should be made to: Qatar Public Telecommunications
Corporation, PO Box 217, Doha, Qatar.
Now news of a Rally cancellation and change of contact details:
The Leeds and District Amateur Radio Society wishes to announce that due
to circumstances beyond its control the Christmas Rally, scheduled for
the 4th of December 1994 has had to be cancelled. Further details from
G0IBU who is QTHR.
The Bishop Auckland Amateur Radio Club Radio Rally which is to be held
on Sunday the 20th of November has a change of contact person, the new
contact is Nick Dingle, G1XNI on 01388 488533.
Now some items of HF DX news from the weekly RSGB DX News Sheet which is
edited by Brendan McCartney, G4DYO.
From Botswana, A22MN is now active every other week on 160 metres until
early November, when conditions usually deteriorate. He will work split
frequency using 1.828MHz and 1.832MHz on SSB and CW.
From the Falkland Islands, G8XFT will sign VP8CQJ from Tuesday the 18th
of October until February 1995 on all bands using SSB and possible
digital modes.
From Nauru, JA3JA will sign C21/JA3JA from next Thursday the 20th to
Monday the 24th. Operation will be on the 10 to 80 metres bands on CW,
SSB and RTTY.
And from St Maarten, WB1HBB will be active as PJ7/WB1HBB from next
Friday the 21st for one week. Check 14.263MHz at 1230 and 2100 UTC.
We know of no rallies for today Sunday the 16th, but the following
Friday and Saturday, the 21st and 22nd of October there is the Leicester
Amateur Radio Show. This is to be held at The Granby Halls, Aylestone
Road, Leicester. This is just off the M1 motorway, junction 21. Parking
arrangement will be better than in previous years, with special
arrangements for larger vehicles, as the old cattle market is still
being used but it has a height restriction. Doors open daily at 10am, or
9.30am for disabled visitors. The event features an extensive trade
exhibition, an RSGB Book and Information Stand and a bring and buy
stall. Morse Tests will be available on demand during the two days, but
prospective candidates are reminded that they need to provide two
passport-type photographs, together with the test fee. The RAOTA AGM
will be held in the conference room on Saturday. Full catering and bar
facilities will be available. Talk-in will be on channel S22 and SU22 by
GB2GH. The October edition of RadCom has full details of the show
including a stand layout. Further information can be obtained from Frank
Elliott, G4PDZ, on 0116 287 1086.
Now for the HF contest news:
The RSGB 21/28MHz CW Contest is today Sunday the 16th from 0700 - 1900
UTC. See the June edition of Radio Communication, page 82 for further
details.
The CQ Worldwide DX SSB Contest takes place in two weeks' time, from
0001 on Saturday the 29th until 2359 on Sunday the 30th of October. This
involves all bands 160 - 10 metres but excluding the WARC bands. See
October RadCom page 18 for further details.
Next some VHF contest news:
The second of five RSGB 1.3GHz and 2.3GHz Cumulative events takes place
next Wednesday the 19th from 2030 to 2300 local time. See July's RadCom
for details.
The next RSGB 432MHz Cumulative Contest is on Thursday, the 27th of
October, from 2030 to 2300 local time. See the July edition of RadCom,
page 82 for further details.
And now the solar factual data:
The period from the 3rd to the 9th of October has seen a generally large
increase in geomagnetic activity. An aurora occurred during the
afternoon period of the 3rd, and was preceded by an HF band enhancement
on the 2nd, which was most noticeable on the 28 and 50MHz bands.
The electron fluence levels have remained high. The only flare of any
note reported during the period was a B4.2/SF on the 9th which resulted
in an increase in the X-Ray flux levels. Though numbers are low, the
sunspot indices have increased every day and meaned at 45. Solar flux
levels have also increased slightly with the flare activity from 74
units on the 3rd up to 87 units by the 9th, averaging 81 units for the
period. The 90 day solar flux average on the 9th was 78 units.
The geomagnetic field started the period at 'major storm' levels, with a
sudden storm commencement at 2230 on the 2nd of October. This lasted
over the next few days. This activity is believed to be due to a
favourably positioned recurrent coronal hole feature. Activity has
generally been very unsettled, being up to sub-storm levels on many
days. It reached full storm on the 3rd together with an aurora. The Ap
index reached 71 units, about K7, the highest level since last April.
The period averaged a sub-storm level of Ap 34.7 units. Levels were
declining by the 9th as this bulletin was being prepared. The state has
been 'mag storm alert' for high latitudes most of the period. The X-Ray
flux levels increased almost every day from A1.0 on the 3rd, up to B1.0
by the 9th giving an average of A5.0 for the period.
The aa indices, as reported by the British Geological Survey for the
period the 27th of September to the 3rd of October, started at quiet to
unsettled levels, with the 30th being down to only 8.5 nanoTeslas.
However, on the 3rd, during the height of the storm, it peaked at 137
nanoTeslas. The 3rd averaged 97.1 nanoTeslas, about K5, whilst the
average for the period was 28.7 nanoTeslas, about K3.
I'll repeat the figures. Spots - 45; Flux - 81; Ap index - 34.7; X-ray
flux - A5.0.
Now the ionospheric data for Central France:
Not all the data is to hand this week but the F2 daytime critical
frequencies at Poitiers, as reported by Meudon, have been affected by
the high levels of geomagnetic activity, and averaged about 5.6MHz. The
darkness hour lows averaged about 2.6MHz. There has been spread F
lasting up to 8 hours some days and blanketing E lasting up to 2 hours
on most days.
I'll repeat the figures. Highs - 5.6MHz; lows - 2.6MHz.
And lastly the solar forecast:
This week, the quiet side of the sun will be rotating away. Solar flux
levels are expected to be at about the mid 70s. Geomagnetic activity is
expected to be quiet at first, with an Ap of less than 10, increasing to
'unsettled' with an Ap of 20 by the end of the week. This is due to the
passage of a coronal hole. Ionospheric MUFs during daylight in the south
are expected to be around 21MHz, with the darkness hours about 10MHz.
North/south paths are expected to be the best, though east/west openings
on the lower HF bands can be expected during the early mornings.
And that's the end of the solar information.
Finally in the main news, SSL has informed the Society that as of last
Wednesday morning, the latest callsigns allocated were in the G0 Victor
Hotel and G7 Tango Uniform series, and Novice calls in the 2 0 Alpha
Juliet and 2 1 Delta Kilo series.
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