The BBC broadcast morse code for 90th anniversary

Wednesday 14 November 2012 was the 90th anniversary of the first broadcast by the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) from station 2LO London.

At 17:33 GMT a composition, 2LO Calling, composed by Blur frontman Damon Albarn was played to radio listeners around the world to mark 90 years of BBC broadcasting. It included a quote from philosopher Bertrand Russell, "Love is wise, hatred is foolish", broadcast in Morse code.

The BBC report that more that 55 stations transmitted the 2LO Calling composition, it can also be heard online - http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p00zl7xd

The BBC at 90 - http://news.bbc.co.uk/today/hi/today/newsid_9769000/9769490.stm

Damon Albarn marks 90 years of BBC radio - http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-20309289

Listen to BBC's first radio broadcast and other highlights - http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-20325049

Former hostage John McCarthy on radio lifeline - http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-20326184

2LO - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2LO

N0D special event station celebrating the End of the World

According to one of the three Mayan Calendars, the End of the World will occur on 21 December 2012.

To celebrate this literally once in a lifetime event, Special Event Station N0D (Now Zero Days) will be activated for three days during and after(?) the end of the world.

December 20 is a celebration of the end of the world. 21 December 2012, the day of destruction, we will be on the air as long as possible. 22 December 2012, that is a little iffy right now.

N0D will be activated on the satellites by Allen Mattis, N5AFV, on 20 December, 2012, on 21 December 2012 unless the day of destruction makes that impossible, and on 22 December 2012 if the world survives.

More information is available on the Official N0D website - http://www.nowzerodays.com

International Day of Persons with Disabilities

IARU Region 1 report that on 3 December 2012, the World will be observing the International Day of Persons with Disabilities

The International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPwD) was established in 1992 by the United Nations General Assembly to promote awareness of disability issues and the abilities of people with disability. It is observed worldwide on 3 December each year.

This year’s theme is: “Removing barriers to create an inclusive and accessible society for all” IARU Region 1 International Programme for Handicapped Amateurs (IPHA), recommends that Member Societies observe the day to promote Amateur Radio among Disabled persons.

Include: Observance of the Day provides opportunities for participation by IARU Region1 member Societies to focus on issues related to the inclusion of persons with disabilities in development as Radio Amateurs.

Organize: Hold forums, discussions and information campaigns in support of the theme to find innovative ways and means by which persons with disabilities can become a ham including the arrangements of special programs and licensing mechanism.

Celebrate: Plan or participate in public events to show the contributions made disabled amateurs as agents of change and development in the communities in which they live.

Take Action: A major focus of the Day is practical action to mainstream disability in all aspects of development, as well as to further the participation of persons with disabilities in social life and development on the basis of equality. Highlight progress and obstacles in implementing disability-sensitive amateur related policies, as well as promote public awareness of barriers to the full inclusion of persons with disabilities in their societies.

In case you are planning any event or media releases for the day, contact OD5RI - Riri, IARU R1 IPHA coordinator - http://www.iaru-r1.org/index.php?option=com_qcontacts&view=contact&id=62:rizkallah-g-azrak-od5ri&catid=56:working-groups-chairmen

IARU Region 1 - http://www.iaru-r1.org/