Ham Radio Friedrichshafen Selects "Remote" Theme

If you are planning to attend Ham Radio in Friedrichshafen this June, you'll be asked to consider some remote possibilities. In this case "remote" refers to "remote radio," which is the theme of the international amateur radio exhibition this year. 

The weekend of 27th June will be devoted to the usual in-person contacts between old friends, with plenty of workshops, seminars and new-product displays in the mix of activities. The motto for this year's exhibition in Germany, however, is all about NOT being there. The theme of "Remote Radio - Connecting the World" focuses on how radio operators are no longer required to be in the same place as their equipment in order to transmit successfully. This kind of remote operation has already been demonstrated in a number of high-profile DXpeditions using the Radio-in-a-Box. These stations are controlled remotely over the Internet, opening up more opportunities for those who wish to experiment and allowing DXpeditions to take place in environmentally sensitive areas where human presence is forbidden or restricted.

Last year's event attracted more than 11,300 attendees from 58 nations. For full details about the programme and accommodation for Europe's largest ham radio trade fair, see the link in the text version of this week's newscast at arnewsline.org

Ham Radio 2025 - https://www.hamradio-friedrichshafen.com/

International Dog Day Special Event Highlights Need for Rescue Efforts

International Dog Day Special Event Highlights Need for Rescue Efforts

The global efforts of amateur radio operators are calling attention to the urgent needs of abandoned, abused, neglected and homeless dogs by operating special event stations in Europe and the US to mark International Dog Day. This year is the largest such activation among hams as Hanz, YL3JD, who originated the special event, will be on the air as YL1DOG for all of August and September. He will also be participating in a number of activities, such as the International Lighthouse and Lightship Weekend in late August. Chris G5VZ and David G4YVM will be on the air as GB0DOG and GB4DOG, respectively. Listen for Chris from the 30th of July through to the 26th of August and for David from the 1st to the 27th of August. In the US, a team coordinated by Caryn KD2GUT, will be calling QRZ with the special event callsign K2D from the 21st to the 26th of August. They will be using CW and SSB on the HF bands.

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Telford Hamfest

The Telford Hamfest is taking place on Sunday 1st September 2024

At Harper Adams University near Telford TF10 8NB

Doors open 10:15 am. Admission £5 (Children up to age 16 free). Easy travel access, unlimited free parking. Catering on site and we have a new larger sports hall for the 2024 Hamfest – more room, more tables, more space between the tables and more tables outside.

RSGB Bookstall, bring and buy and G-QRP Convention.

More details - https://tdars.org.uk/telford-hamfest/