Arecibo Dish to be Decommissioned

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Arecibo Dish to be Decommissioned

The 1,000 foot (307m) Arecibo Dish in Puerto Rico, used for Amateur Radio Moonbounce (EME) communications and ionospheric experiments, is to be decommissioned

National Science Foundation announced 19th November 2020 it will perform a “controlled decommissioning” of the giant radio telescope at the Arecibo Observatory in Puerto Rico, citing recent damage that made it unsafe to operate or even repair.

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National Amateur Radio Day resolution Introduced into Congress

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National Amateur Radio Day resolution Introduced into Congress

US Representative Debbie Lesko of Arizona has introduced a resolution designating 18th April 2021, as National Amateur Radio Operators Day, to recognize the important contributions of amateur radio operators

“Amateur radio operators are critical in times of crisis and our communities are safer thanks to their dedication to sharing important information with the public,” Lesko said. She was approached to introduce the resolution by 12-year-old Raymond, N7KCB, from Peoria, Arizona.

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Radio Communications Regulations (General User Radio Licence for Short Range Devices) Notice 2020 in force

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The General user radio licence for short-range devices (GURL-SRD) notice has been updated. The notice includes the following amendments:

  • A new provision to permit the use of the frequency range 0.1485 – 30 MHz for wireless power transfer systems and induction loop systems used to detect foreign objects.

  • A new provision to permit the use of the frequency range 1785 – 1805 MHz for wireless microphones, in-ear monitors, or wireless audio transmitters.

  • A change to implement WRC-19 Resolution 229 regarding the 5150 – 5350 MHz band to permit wireless LAN outdoor use and a power level up to 0 dBW.

  • A new provision to permit the use of the frequency range 13.553 – 13.567 MHz for Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) transmitters.

GURL-SRD Notice 2020 - https://rsm.cmail20.com/t/r-l-juiikjit-qbuiqil-j/