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21 September 2021

• Enhance your D-STAR experience with iOS/Android Apps
  The RS-MS1i (for iOS™ devices)/ RS-MS1A (for Android™ devices) App allows your mobile device to wirelessly connect to a D-STAR transceiver and remotely set DR functions, link with a map app and send/receive messages in DV mode
• La Palma volcanic eruption - radio hams on standby
  The Cumbre Vieja volcano on La Palmas in Spain’s Canary Islands erupted for the first time in 50 years on Sunday, September 19
• Download IC-705 exterior case 3D data and create your own accessories
  Icom is allowing the download of 3D data of the exterior case of the IC-705 HF/VHF/UHF Mobile Transceiver allowing customers to create their own related accessories
• Jack Purdum, W8TEE, joining CQ
  Arduino authority Jack Purdum, W8TEE, is joining the CQ staff as Microcontrollers Editor, while current Microcontrollers Editor Anthony Luscre, K8ZT, shifts to a new column encouraging hams to explore different activities within the hobby
• IRTS release results of amateur radio survey
  The IRTS have released the results of their survey, it shows just 3% of respondents were under 25 and only 2% were female
• Get your Amateur Radio License, test on Oct. 23
  Amateur Radio (ham radio) is a popular hobby and service that brings people, electronics, and communication together. People use ham radio to talk across the County, around the world, or even into space, all without the Internet or cell phones. It's fun, social, educational, and can be a lifeline during times of need
• Minami Torishima
  Take, JG8NQJ, will once again be active as JG8NQJ/JD1 from Marcus Island, Minami Torishima (OC-073, JCG 10007), sometime between early October to mid-December for 3 months. He is usually there to work on the island's weather station
• Sao Tome and Principe
  The Czech DXpedition Group will be active as S9OK from Sao Tome Island (AF-023)
• Lincoln Short Wave Club Used Equipment Sale
  On Saturday 9th October 2021 the Lincoln Short Wave Club will be holding our Used Equipment Sale, as this year is our centenary year this will be a bumper sale with lots from three silent keys
• Southgate Vibes Podcast #96
  The latest edition of the Southgate Vibes amateur radio podcast is out NOW! To listen just click the link here.. Or ask your smart-speaker to 'Play The Latest Southgate Vibes Podcast'