Bob Pease was one of the premiere analog designers in the late 1900s and early 2000s. He designed analog ICs for National Semiconductor when, arguably, they were the premiere analog IC company in the world. He also wrote a series for columns for Electronic Design magazine on a variety of analog topics. They’ve started collecting his columns and publishing them as free e-books.
Read MoreSpanish Special Event Station - AM5IP
/Members of the Cartagena Team group will activate the special event callsigns AM5IP between 28th May and 6th June 2021.
A special QSL commemorating the 170th anniversary of the birth of Isaac Peral, a Spanish scientist, sailor, and military man, lieutenant in the Navy, and inventor of the first torpedo submarine known as the Peral submarine.
Operations will be on all bands and modes such as CW, SSB and FT8. It will also be activated on DMR, D-STAR, and C4FM to give non-HF operators the opportunity to get the special QSL.
QSL via EA5CP direct.
QSLs will be sent automatically via the Bureau. See QRZ.com for more details.
60 Meters Again Available to New Zealand Radio Amateurs
/The New Zealand Association of Radio Transmitters (NZART) announced recently that negotiations with regulator RSM were successful in accommodating 60-meter operation for New Zealand radio amateurs.
Following the end of the two-channel 60-meter “trial” in New Zealand during 2020, hams there will now have access to a WRC-15 Amateur Secondary Allocation of 5351.5 – 5366.5 kHz with a maximum allowable power of 15 W EIRP (about 9.14 W) by applying for a sub-license.
An FAQ on the new licensing system for 60 meters has been posted. Scan and email your completed form to NZART Headquarters. Once acknowledged by return email, applicants may begin operation. This trial will be for 12 months, to allow RSM to assess if any interference issues arise. If none do, then NZART will negotiate with RSM to have the 60-meter band added to the General User Radio Licence, obviating any need for a sub-license in the future.
