I love the Reverse Beacon Network (RBN) and have often thought about becoming one of the spotters in order to give something back. One of the things holding me back was that I needed to install CW Skimmer. Last December, I tried to get CW Skimmer working with my Flex 6400. Unfortunately, I wasn’t successful, and being both impatient and ambivalent about paying $75 for the program, I gave up on it after a little while.
Read MorePRESENTER OPINION : Brashear’s Stand: Still Being Used for a Break in the Day→
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The history of the early 1800s in the United States’ development holds meaning for today. More than we tend to realize. Back before Mississippi was a state, the Federal Government called it “I.T.,” short for Indian Territory. Territories were not “settled” from a Federal viewpoint. During those times, many footpaths established by Native American Tribes—for instance, the Choctaws—became passable roads for travel by foot, horses, carriages and stage coaches. The opportunity for interim settlers, mostly whites but not always, became obvious: Where are the Holiday Inns of the day? There were some, of course, but they were rudimentary places along the paths from here to there, offering a break in the daily travels, food, drink, and overnight accommodations. They were typically called “Stands,” and most often had enslaved peoples working there.
Read MoreProposed Strategy for Managing Irish Radio Spectrum 2022-2024
/The Irish Radio Transmitters Society report that ComReg, the Commission for Communication Regulation, has published a document, ComReg 21/90, seeking consultations on a wide range of licensing issues, mainly in the commercial field.
There are, however, several significant issues for the amateur community that need careful consideration and measured responses.. This is a must-read document for anyone interested in the future of our hobby and submissions on its contents close at 1600 on October 22nd.
Among the questions raised are, how amateurs might meet the terms of their licence conditions relating to non-ionising radiation, a request by the Marconi Radio Group for an increase in output power for everyone and a submission seeking the introduction of an entry level or novice licence.
Proposed Strategy for Managing Irish Radio Spectrum 2022-2024 - https://www.comreg.ie/media/2021/09/Comreg-2190.pdf
