Using Radiowaves To Diagnose Climate Issues

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The atmosphere has a message for us and it's possible that we may be able to receive it thanks to the 6G networks of the future. This next-generation form of telecommunications is already being eyed for cellular deployment -- but its range from 100 GHz into the terahertz frequencies positions it for another - unintended -- use.

According to an article in the IEEE Spectrum, waves utilized by 6G are easily absorbed by gases in the atmosphere. As such, scientists may be able to use the radiowaves to discern what kind of atmospheric gases are present - especially the kind that imperil the well-being of the planet and those who live on it. The Spectrum article quoted from a research paper in the journal, IEEE Network, in which Boston researcher Josep Jornet suggests that because different molecules absorb electromagnetic radiation differently, scientists can employ 6G transmissions in much the same way spectroscopy is used: to identify which molecules are present and what their concentration is. Jornet, in fact, calls it "over-the-air spectroscopy.”

Although 6G networks are not yet ready for prime time, the study's authors believe a dual-purpose 6G network of the future could have immense benefits.

Hams Track Down Medicine in Short Supply for Critically Ill Child

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Hams Track Down Medicine in Short Supply for Critically Ill Child

Working under a critically short deadline and across the borders of several nations, hams in India were able to locate a medicine that is vital to a 7-year-old girl in neighbouring Bangladesh who was hospitalised for a neurological disorder. The medicine was in her doctor's hands within 48 hours of being found.

The girl's parents had been told by doctors at Dhaka Medical College and Hospital that they were in short supply of the anti-viral drug that was successfully treating their daughter and that no stock of the drug could be found elsewhere in the country at present.

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ARRL Hails FCC Action to Remove Symbol Rate Restrictions

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ARRL Hails FCC Action to Remove Symbol Rate Restrictions

ARRL The National Association for Amateur Radio® reports that earlier today, the FCC Commissioners unanimously voted to amend the Amateur Radio Service rules to replace the baud rate limit on the Amateur HF bands with a 2.8 kHz bandwidth limit to permit greater flexibility in data communications.

“The Federal Communications Commission today adopted new rules to incentivize innovation and experimentation in the amateur radio bands by removing outdated restrictions and providing licensees with the flexibility to use modern digital emissions,” announced FCC.

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