PA5150EVH - Netherlands Special Event

With the passing of Edward Lodewijk Van Halen, legendary guitarist of the band Van Halen, 6th October 2020, a special tribute event station is on air as PA5150EVH until 31st January 2021, a few days after Eddie's birthday.

The numbers 5,1,5,0 refer to different moments in the Van Halen history, including Eddie's recording studio, guitars and the first album with lead singer Sammy Hager.

QSL via PF 1 SCT by the Bureau and there will be a limited amount of special QSL cards; BUT QSL only via the Bureau.

Steve Molo, KI4KWR, named CQ Awards Editor

Steve Molo, KI4KWR, named CQ Awards Editor

Steve Molo, KI4KWR, of Madison, Alabama, has been named CQ magazine Awards Editor, CQ Editor Rich Moseson, W2VU announced today.

Steve has been active in radio communications for close to 30 years, starting in a REACT group in Pennsylvania. Following graduation from high school, he enlisted in the United States Navy as a Radioman, reaching the rank of Chief Petty Officer before returning to civilian life.

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The 5 MHz Newsletter - Summer/Autumn Edition Available

The latest edition of The 5 MHz Newsletter (No 25 –Summer/Autumn 2020) is now available for free pdf download from the ‘External Links’ section of the Wikipedia 60m Band page

This edition includes 5 MHz news from 4 countries, the latest World of 5 MHz Map, the G4UDU 60/60 Antenna, G5MHZ – Remembering Gordon and the new Croatian QRPp 60m Beacon 9A5ADI/B.

5 MHz Newsletter (No 25 –Summer/Autumn 2020) - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/60-meter_band#External_links