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Amateur Radio Daily

26 April 2025

An aggregate of Ham Radio related news.

• ARRL Establishes Virtual NTS Traffic Net

  To reach hams in areas not serviced by a National Traffic System (NTS) net on local repeaters, the ARRL has created the Virtual NTS Training Net (VNTN). Like a traditional traffic net, the virtual version will accept check-ins and radiograms over Zoom. VNTN currently meets on Wednesdays at 7:00 PM Eastern time. Hams can join the virtual net here.

  Source: ARRL

• Amateur Radio Newsline Seeks Young Ham of the Year Nominations

  Nominations for Young Ham of the Year are being accepted through May 31st, 2025. Sponsored by Amateur Radio Newsline, the organization seeks nominations for outstanding amateur radio operators that are 18 years old or younger.

  To submit a nomination, visit the Amateur Radio Newsline website for details.

  The Young Ham of the Year for 2024 was awarded to Grace Papay (K8LG).

  Source: Amateur Radio Newsline

• APRS Summit 2025 Takes Place May 10th

  On May 10th the the APRS Foundation is hosting its first ever online education summit to promote APRS.

  This groundbreaking event is designed to empower, educate, and inspire anyone interested in Automatic Packet Reporting System (APRS)—from beginners to seasoned operators.

  Sessions will cover a range of topics from APRS fundamentals to the future of APRS. Question and answer sessions and networking opportunities will also take place.

  For more details including registration information keep an eye on the APRS Foundation website.

  Source: APRS Foundation

• Webinar Tonight: IP400 and The Digital Future of Amateur Radio

  At 7:00 PM Eastern time tonight, the Jim Fisher Memorial Digital Network Association will host a webinar featuring the IP400 Network Project and the future of amateur radio. Steve Stroh (N8GNJ) of Zero Retries will give the presentation which will focus on IP400 and the vast potential the project holds for experimentation and growing the amateur radio community. IP400 aims to bring digital voice modes, data transfers, messaging, and a data networking layer that links repeaters together via RF.

  The webinar will be hosted over Zoom and can be joined here using passcode 728493.

  Source: Jim Fisher Memorial Digital Network Association

• Special Event Station 8K3EXPO is Active Through October

  The Japanese Amateur Radio League (JARL) will be operating special event station 8K3EXPO through October of 2025. The event supports World Expo 2025 taking place in Osaka, Japan with the purpose of furthering the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals.

  8K3EXPO will be on the air April 13 - October 13 on 1.8 MHz – 10 GHz with an activation planned on 1kW. This event marks the first time a callsign has been established with the 8K prefix.

  By operating an amateur radio station at the Expo site, JARL will promote the event not only across Japan but all over the world through the global amateur radio community. This initiative aims to enhance public awareness and excitement on the Expo, and to foster international exchange. -IARU

  Source: IARU

• HamConBe 2025 Amateur Radio Conference in Belgium

  The HamConBe Amateur Radio conference will take place in Belgium on April 26, 2025. Attendees can expect programming to focus on radio technology, radio technology in space, and workshops.

  The HamConBE 2025 Conference is... Belgium’s premier forum for engineers, scientists, radio amateurs, researchers, and students to exchange ideas on advancements in radio technology and beyond. Admission to the Conference is free, but registration is mandatory. -IARU

  Presentation topics include Meshtastic, beacons, radio sport, tracking Asian hornets with SDR, and more.

  Source: HamConBe

• April 18th is World Amateur Radio Day

  April 18th, 2025 is World Amateur Radio Day. Today marks the 100th anniversary of the formation of the International Amateur Radio Union (IARU) in Paris.

  From the IARU:

  Amateur Radio experimenters were the first to discover that the short wave spectrum — far from being a wasteland — could support worldwide propagation. In the rush to use these shorter wavelengths, Amateur Radio was “in grave danger of being pushed aside,” the IARU’s history has noted. Amateur Radio pioneers met in Paris in 1925 and created the IARU to support Amateur Radio worldwide.

  Many events are taking place on-the-air to honor this event:

  • GB0IARU active for IARU centenary celebrations
  • Radio Amateurs of Canada is once again holding a “Get on the Air on World Amateur Radio Day” special event
  • ROC-Ham Network W2W special event
  • Ottawa Amateur Radio Club
  • Experimental Danish Radioamateurs association 5P0WARD
  • Interesting ARRL Ham Radio Open House Locations

  Messages from various amateur radio associations:

  • RAC: IARU Centenary: Amateur Radio Services at the Forefront
  • ARRL: World Amateur Radio Day – International Amateur Radio Union Formed 100 Years Ago
  • IARU: World Amateur Radio Day
  • RSGB: RSGB shares original 1925 IARU formation announcement

  Source: IARU

• AMSAT Suggests "Makers" as Candidates for Amateur Radio

  In a recent news bulletin, AMSAT encouraged amateur radio clubs to focus on Makers as a recruiting source for new members. AMSAT pointed to Makers interested in space technology as prime candidates due to the overlap in interests with small board computers (SBCs), 3D printing for antenna purposes, and custom HT firmware.

  You may recall that the 3-D printed components and Raspberry Pi (RPi) SBCs have been key components of many recent AMSAT projects. RPi. Is often the SBC of choice, especially in severely volume-restricted cubesats.

  AMSAT suggested amateur radio clubs invest in equipment such as 3D printers and SBC projects to help recruit new members. Future articles related to attracting Makers to the amateur radio space will be forthcoming from AMSAT in later issues of their weekly news bulletin.

  Source: AMSAT

• Extended Hours for Voice of America Museum During Hamvention

  Editor's Note: I highly recommend taking the time to stop by the museum on the way into Hamvention. Wonderful collections and exhibits, and great insight into VOA history.

  The following press release is from the National Voice of America Museum of Broadcasting:

  The National Voice of America Museum of Broadcasting in conjunction with the West Chester Amateur Radio Association announce expanded hours for the museum during the 2025 Hamvention.

  We will be open for the following;

  • Thursday May 15th from 12:00 to 9:00 PM
  • Friday May 16th from 12:00 to 9:00 PM
  • Saturday May 17th from 12:00 to 9:00 PM
  • Sunday May 18th from 12:00 to 5:00 PM

  Admission is $10.00 at the door. Our Amateur Radio station WC8VOA will be on the air to operate. The museum is a short drive from Hamvention down either Interstate 75 or Route 42 from Xenia. GPS use Crosley Blvd. New exhibits include a dedicated room for vintage Amateur Radio and shortwave equipment. See the first transmitter for the VOA from 1942. Amateur Radio shack with state of the art equipment from Yaesu, Icom and Elecraft. Docents and ARS operators will be available to enhance your visit to the museum. The museum has recently undergone a major renovation with many upgrades to our galleries including a newly paved parking lot.

  For further information you can visit us at voamuseum.org or wc8voa.org on the web. You can also find us on Facebook at National Voice of America Museum of Broadcasting. Our regular hours are Saturdays and Sundays 1:00 until 4:00 PM.

  We are located at 8070 Tylersville Road, West Chester, Ohio 45069. Phone at 513-777-0027.

  Source: National Voice of America Museum of Broadcasting

• ROC-Ham Radio Network to Celebrate World Amateur Radio Day

  From the desk of the ROC-Ham Radio Network:

  W2W Special Event

  It is time again to celebrate World Amateur Radio Day on April 18th!

  It is also the 10th Anniversary that the ROC-Ham Radio Network has been putting on this event. Join us and make history.

  In 2025 we are proud to announce that we have secured our original “W2W” Special event call sign. So make sure you stop by in 2025 and help us celebrate World Amateur Radio Day.

  While 2025 will mark our 10th anniversary of this event, it also shows how much we as a group of like minded individuals have made this hobby what it is today.

  Event Details

  • April 18th – 9:00 AM EST, 13.00 UTC
  • Echolink ROC-HAM Conference Server Node 531091
  • AllStar node numbers 2585, 47918, 47620, 531310
  • DMR TGIF Talk Group 2585
  • Extended Freedom SIP Portal 2585
  • M0XSV YorkshireSVX Reflector TG2585

  QSL cards will be available. More details here.

  This special event is put on to bring people together and celebrate and explore the world of amateur radio. Have great fellowship, make friends, learn new things, whether your special event is a large one or a small one its all about celebrating amateur radio. So make sure you stop by to one of the LARGEST World Amateur Radio Day special events.

  Last year we brought together over 500 ham radio operators, many of them from all over the world connecting via different modes, many from different cultures.

  Source: ROC-Ham Radio Network

• RAC Votes to Cancel Attendance at Hamvention

  Radio Amateurs of Canada (RAC), the national association for amateur radio in Canada, has voted to cancel plans to attend and operate a booth at Hamvention in Ohio. The organization cited heightened tensions between Canada and the United States as contributing to its decision.

  The relationship between Canada and the United States has become increasingly strained due to recent trade disputes and tariffs imposed by the US government. Adding to these challenges, controversial remarks from US leaders, including suggestions of Canada becoming the 51st state, have heightened concerns about Canadian sovereignty.

  RAC hopes to return to Hamvention in the future.

  Source: RAC

• ISS SSTV Event Celebrates International Day of Human Space Flight

  ARISS will celebrate International Day of Human Space Flight with a special event transmitting SSTV images from the International Space Station (ISS). The event Humans in Space will take place April 11-16. Those listening in can expect a series of 12 different images transmitted in SSTV mode PD120 on 145.800 MHz.

  For a beginner's guide to receiving images from the ISS, see this guide from AMSAT-UK.

  Source: ARISS

• Announcing Zero Retries Digital Conference 2025

  The following is an announcement from Zero Retries:

  We are pleased to announce that the inaugural Zero Retries Digital Conference will be held in Everett, Washington, USA on Saturday, September 13, 2025. The Zero Retries Digital Conferences (ZRDCs) are sponsored by the Zero Retries newsletter.

  The presentations at ZRDC will showcase technological innovation in Amateur Radio such as are typically discussed in the Zero Retries newsletter. Some very exciting presentations, demonstrations, and new technology will be discussed and revealed at ZRDC 2025. Topics include (but are not limited to):

  • The IP400 Networking Project
  • M17 Digital Voice / Data system (including demonstrations with an M17 repeater)
  • MMDVM-TNC data system (including demonstration of MMDVM-TNC via repeater)
  • AREDN, HamWAN, and other Amateur Radio microwave networking

  Zero Retries Digital Conference 2025 builds on the rich history of significant Amateur Radio conferences in the Seattle, Washington metropolitan area that also showcased technological innovation in Amateur Radio, including Comm Academy, MicroHAMS Digital Conference, Valley Camp Summer Gathering, and the 1996 and 2013 TAPR Digital Communications Conferences (both of which are the first and second best attended DCCs).

  ZRDC 2025 will be held in the same venue as the GNU Radio Conference 2025 - the Edward D. Hansen Conference Center in downtown Everett. GRCon 2025 will be held Monday September 8th through Friday, September 12th, 2025.

  While GRCon 2025 and ZRDC 2025 are being held consecutively, and at the same venue, the two events are independent of each other.

  The manager of the Zero Retries Digital Conference is Tina Stroh KD7WSF.

  Calls for, and direct invitations for ZRDC 2025 Presentations will go out soon with a signup sheet. Sponsorship queries should be directed to Tina.

  Ticket sales for ZRDC will be available at a later date. The venue of ZRDC will accommodate a large number of attendees so ticket sales will not be capped.

  The latest information on ZRDC 2025 will be maintained at https://www.zeroretries.org/p/conference

  The Zero Retries Digital Conference 2025 is an ARRL Operating Specialty Convention and is now included on ARRL’s Hamfest and Convention page: https://www.arrl.org/hamfests/zero-retries-digital-conference-2025. ZRDC 2025 will also be mentioned in upcoming issues of ARRL’s magazines QST and QEX.

  Source: Zero Retries

• Bendigo Technology Festival and WIA AGM 2025

  The Wireless Institute of Australia (WIA) will hold their Annual General Meeting (AGM) during the Bendigo Technology Festival the weekend of May 3rd, 2025.

  AGM activities include:

  Friday 2 May
  Networking and Sightseeing around beautiful Bendigo

  Friday Night
  Comedian Ross Noble

  Saturday 3rd May Morning
  Sightseeing around Bendigo area

  Saturday 3rd May 3:00 PM
  WIA AGM at the Federation Room at Hotel Shamrock

  Saturday Night
  Dinner and Networking at Shamrock Hotel

  Sunday 4th May 10:00 AM - 15:00
  Bendigo Technology Festival Fosterville Gold Pavillion, Prince of Wales Showgrounds Bendigo

  Sunday 4th May 10:00 AM - 13:00
  Farmers Market and Food Stalls Prince of Wales Showgrounds, Bendigo

  Registration information is expected be posted to the WIA website in the coming days.

  In addition to WIA's AGM, the Bendigo Amateur Radio and Electronics Club will host the Bendigo Technology Festival on May 4th. The expo takes place at the Fosterville Gold Pavilion, Prince of Wales Showgrounds, Bendigo, VIC 3550. Gates open at 10:00 AM and admission will be $7.

  Vendors may register here.

  Presentation schedules, activities, and participating vendors have not yet been posted for this event.

  Source: Wireless Institute of Australia

• 300 Comments Submitted in response to In Re Delete, Delete, Delete

  RadioWorld reports close to 300 comments filed in response to the recent FCC Public Notice, In Re: Delete Delete Delete (PDF). Responses related to amateur radio vary from keeping the status quo to eliminating amateur radio licensing completely.

  A number of the comments received so far have focused on amateur radio and the fear that ham radio could be at risk. The possible loss of spectrum is among the concerns.

  Read the RadioWorld article for a sampling of comments.

  Hams have until April 11th to file comments related to the public notice. Reply comments will be accepted until April 28th. The ARRL is also expected to file comments taking into consideration feedback from its members.

  Source: RadioWorld

• HamSCI Meteor Scatter QSO Party 2025 Call for Operators and Monitors

  The following is a press release from HamSCI:

  HamSCI – The Ham Radio Science Citizen Investigation is preparing for a series of meteor scatter (MS) experiments later this year. The target storms are in August (Perseids) and December (Geminids). Preparation and testing are underway now. This is a combination 'special event' and a contest to generate contact data during meteor scatter events using 10 meters and 6 meters. Contest rules will be released shortly.

  Ten meters has not been used much for meteor scatter study due to past symbol rate limits. But with recent changes in FCC rules, WSJT-X/MSK144 can now be used on HF bands. The HamSCI meteor scatter event will collect contact data from both 10 meters and 6 meters as part of the scheduled events in August and December. Data will be analyzed offline, comparing data from both bands, using both PSK Reporter raw data and operator contact logs from WSJT-X. User data including both logged contact and received reports are necessary for valid experimental analysis. The latter can be provided by any receive system reporting on MSK144 through PSK Reporter.

  Currently, we need operators to be active (i.e., CQ-ing) on MSK144; or passive, if possible, reporting via PSK Reporter as 'monitors'. The best times are early morning hours prior to 10M opening to F2 propagation. Meteor scatter propagation occurs well below F2 and is supported in or near the E layer where the meteor ionization tracks occur. Saturday mornings are being used regularly to announce and coordinate 10M contacts using Ping Jockey Central. Announcements are also made on the Front Range Six Meter groups.io due to the substantial number of meteor scatter operators in that group.

  To be successful, this effort needs operators, both active and passive. The upcoming April-Lyrids shower is an excellent time to set up your equipment and join with other operators preparing for the events later this year. If you do not have the time to be active, at least set up passive reporting.PSK Reporter currently has scarce 10M MSK144 monitors; so we need to increase those numbers during the early morning hours.

  The best Lyrid times are around midnight and early morning hours, peaking April 21-22, but also for several days before and after the peak dates. We expect large numbers of 10M and 6M MSK144 operators to be both active and passive during the Lyrid events.

  Specific information for the August and December special events will be published as it becomes available, and as the planning matures. You can find the description of the HamSCI Meteor Shower QSO Party - 2025 here:

  hamsci.org/msqp-poster

  Please join us in becoming both active and/or passive operator/participants in event planning during April. Eventually, the HamSci team will be collecting operator contact information, but for now, all that is required is for participants to report through PSK Reporter. For more information on the operating guidelines for the activity, please go here:

  HamSCI serves as a means for fostering collaboration between professional researchers and amateur radio operators. It assists in developing and maintaining standards and agreements between all people and organizations involved. Its goals are to advance scientific research and understanding through amateur radio activities, encourage the development of modern technologies to support this research and provide educational opportunities for the amateur community and the public. For more information about HamSCI and to join our mailing list, please visit our website www.hamsci.org.

  Source: HamSCI

• Special Event to Honor the Victims of 9-11

  The following special event information is from the Alabama Contest Group.

  It was 25 years ago but We Do Remember You as if it was yesterday and always will.

  Special Event to Honor the Victims of 9-11: New York City Shanksville PA. and Washington D.C.

  Begin: September 06, 2025 00:01 GMT / 7:00 PM Central time
  End: Thursday September 12, 2025 23:59 GMT / 6:59 PM Central time

  Many members of the Alabama Contest Group will activate K4A for the fifth year. This year's event will be called "9-11 We Do Remember." We will operate all modes SSB, FT8, CW, and RTTY. We will try to be on all bands 160 through 10 meters, including WARC bands.

  This year a new special QSL and certificate "We Do Remember" theme will be available.

  To those who contact K4A on 3 bands using any combination of bands/modes we will offer a full color glossy certificate on heavy paper which will be mailed in a full size Manila envelope all postage paid by the Alabama Contest Group, even if you are DX.

  If you qualify for the certificate send your QSL to WA1FCN. Put each QSO information on your QSL. We request a $3.00 donation to help cover cost of Special Event.

  Or, for our QSL only (no certificate), send your QSL and your SASE to Bob Sarnecki NF7D.

  Mailing Addresses:

  WA1FCN
  Robert Beaudoin
  970 Mountainview Rd
  Cordova, AL 35550

  NF7D
  Bob Sarnecki
  591 DEER RUN RD
  Alabaster, AL 35007-9502

  Source: Alabama Contest Group

• National Science Day 2025: Ham Radio Awareness Program at Shri KV Parekh Science College, Mahuva, Gujarat (INDIA)

  Rajesh Vagadia (VU2EXP) shares an exciting account of demonstrating amateur radio to a groups of students at Shri KV Parekh Science College for Natational Sciene Day.

  On the occasion of National Science Day, February 28, 2025, I, Rajesh Vagadia (VU2EXP), had the privilege of conducting a Ham Radio awareness program at the renowned Shri KV Parekh Science College in Mahuva, Gujarat (India). This prestigious institution, established by the founder of the Pidilite Group, played host to an enlightening session on Amateur Radio, coordinated by the Bhavnagar Science Center with the generous support of AMSAT-INDIA and The Amateur Radio Society of India (ARSI).

  Journey to Mahuva and APRS Experiment

  My XYL (wife) Kiran Vagadia and I embarked on our journey from Rajkot in the morning, carrying with us a range of Ham Radio equipment for demonstrations. As a live experiment, we utilized Automatic Packet Reporting System (APRS) to track our travel progress. Our team member Shyama Vagadia (VU3WHG-10) set up the tracking, allowing students, faculty, and ham community to monitor our movement via the aprs.fi network. This interactive exercise was well received and demonstrated real-time radio tracking capabilities.

  It was the modern-day version of ‘Are we there yet?’—except this time, students and fellow hams could actually see us moving in real-time!

  Warm Welcome and Equipment Showcase

  Upon arrival at Mahuva, we were warmly greeted by college authorities, faculty members, and enthusiastic students. We set up an elaborate display of Ham Radio equipment, including transceivers, antennas, walkie-talkies, CW keys, oscillators, a Cube Satellite model, SDR dongles, measuring instruments, amateur radio documents, logbooks, licenses, awards, and books for reference. This hands-on exposure helped attendees understand the practical aspects of amateur radio operations.

  Informative Session and Interactive Presentation

  The session commenced with a short video clip from the Radio Society of Great Britain (RSGB) that provided an introductory glimpse into the world of Amateur Radio. Our main presentation covered the rich history of Ham Radio, tracing its evolution and technological advancements from CW to Satellite! Students were particularly fascinated to learn that Ham Radio is the oldest form of social media!

  “Before WhatsApp, before Twitter, before Instagram, before even the dial-up internet sound haunted our childhood, Ham Radio operators were already chatting across the globe—without any emoji, instead only smiley icon represented by character HI!”

  We introduced our organizations, AMSAT-INDIA and Amateur Radio Society of India and it’s role. We did provided an explanation of Ham Radio's technical workings and it’s operations. Key topics covered included:

  • Types of radios / modes and their applications
  • Various modes and frequencies used in amateur radio
  • Importance of antennas and their different configurations
  • Exciting Ham Radio events such as IOTA (Islands on the Air), Hilltop operations, Lighthouse activations, JOTA (Jamboree on the Air), POTA (Park on the Air), etc
  • Usage of RST System, Ham terminology, Q-Codes, abbreviations, and callsign country prefixes
  • The procedure for obtaining a Ham Radio license, syllabus, and study resources

  We also highlighted modern advancements in the field, such as; Moon Bounce (EME), Satellite Communications (LEO, MEO, GEO), APRS, Tracking High Altitude Balloon (HAB), HF weak signal modes for challenging conditions, repeater usage, Nets, and the thrill of Contesting.

  The Power of RTL-SDR for Non-Hams

  It was an exciting aspect for students how anyone can explore the radio spectrum using an RTL-SDR dongle, without requiring a Ham Radio license. With this affordable device, students are encouraged to experiment to;

  • Listen to Amateur Radio conversation & OSCAR Satellite downlinks
  • Receive NOAA Weather Satellite real time images
  • Track aircraft via ADS-B
  • Monitor ISS communications / Voice repeater
  • Receive SSTV Images from ISS

  “Who needs Netflix when you can explore the airwaves!”

  Special ARISS Audio Clip and Live VHF Demonstration

  A particularly inspiring moment came when we played a recorded audio clip from the ARISS student outreach program, where my daughter Sakshi Vagadia (VU3EXP) had a live telebridge conversation with astronaut Sunita Williams KD5PLB aboard the International Space Station on November 14, 2012. The students were thrilled to witness the real-world impact of Ham Radio in space communications. (YouTube link: Click Here)

  To give students hands-on experience, we conducted a live VHF demonstration. Dividing participants into three groups, we enabled them to communicate using Ham Radio terminology. The excitement among students and faculty was evident as they pressed the PTT button and spoke over the radio for the first time!

  Encouraging Future Participation

  The event concluded with very positive feedback and a vote of thanks delivered over the radio by college teachers and Shri Harshad Joshi Sir. A notable outcome of the session was the overwhelming interest shown by students and faculty in establishing an amateur radio club on campus. We assured our support in guiding them through the process.

  Visit to Jegri Island Lighthouse

  After the event, we took the opportunity to visit the picturesque Jegri Island Lighthouse, located just 11 km away. Surrounded on three sides by the sea, this magnificent 30-meter-high square masonry tower, adorned with 4 black and white bands, left us mesmerized.

  Standing at the Jegri Island Lighthouse, surrounded by the sea, I couldn’t help but think—what a perfect place for my possible 3rd lighthouse activation! I hope to return here to activate this lighthouse under the International Lighthouse & Lightship Weekend (ILLW) program.

  Conclusion

  With a total journey spanning 550 km in a day, this was a rewarding experience dedicated to educating young minds about the fascinating world of Ham Radio on National Science Day. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to Shri KV Parekh Science College, Bhavnagar Science Center, AMSAT-INDIA, ARSI, and all those who contributed to making this event a success. A special thanks to my XYL, Kiran Vagadia, for her constant support throughout the program.

  73,
  Rajesh Vagadia - VU2EXP
  Rajkot - Gujarat - INDIA
  Regional Coordinator for

  • AMSAT-INDIA
  • The Amateur Radio Society of India

  Source: Amateur Radio Daily

• Fram2 Makes First Amateur Radio Contact from a SpaceX Spacecraft

  The Fram2 mission successfully launched from the east coast of the US via a SpaceX rocket late Monday evening. Just a few hours later around 9:30 AM Berlin time, Rabea Rogg (LB9NJ) became the first astronaut and amateur radio operator to make contact with Earth from a SpaceX Dragon spacecraft. Rogg is also the first woman from Germany in space. Contact was made between Rogg and the DK0TU amateur radio club at the Technical university of Berlin.

  The amateur radio contact is significant as the International Space Station (ISS) faces a decommissioning date within the next 5 years. ISS has been the primary source of amateur radio voice contacts from astronauts since the NASA Space Shuttle program was sunset in 2011. Fram2 has demonstrated that SpaceX may be a viable alternative for space based amateur radio QSOs with astronauts beyond the ISS's lifespan.

  In addition to voice contact with the university, Fram2 is also conducting an SSTV event, Fram2Ham, that encourages students to participate in a puzzle activity. Rogg will use a battery-powered Icom IC-705 to transmit SSTV images of polar regions that students are expected to receive and piece together to form a larger image. Because of the nature of the contest, ARISS is asking any received images to not be posted to social media until after the event concludes. Fram2 is expected to orbit Earth for 3-5 days.

  Anyone with a receiver capable of capturing SSTV images should tune to 437.550 MHz and expect a Robot 36 formatted image. Doppler correction tables are available from ARISS.

  Fram2 is a private space flight mission funded by cryptocurrency entrepreneur and Fram2 Mission Commander Chun Wang.

  Source: Amateur Radio Daily

• Amateur Radio April Fools' Round-up

  FCC to Ban Direct Conversion Receivers The Federal Communications Commission announced today that it will soon ban a wide range of communications equipment due to interference that this equipment is causing to Starlink communications satellites in Low Earth Orbit (LEO).
  SolderSmoke Daily News

  ARRL Announces Efficiency Gains
  ARRL announced on Monday the creation of the Committee of Organizational Efficiency, also known as COOE (pronounced ko͞o ).
  Radio Artisan

  Voice-activated Morse key uses AI
  No more paddles, no more timing stress.
  KB6NU

  The Ultimate in VHF QSO and Coffee Technology.

  The SOTA Phone.

  Source: Amateur Radio Daily