An interesting article on the issue of science and human beings. California has instituted new earthquake warning systems, but now they have to get humans to respond.

https://mashable.com/article/california-earthquake-alert/

The QNI Newsletter is dedicated to formal traffic handling. To see the latest edition go to

https://qninewsletterdotnet.files.wordpress.com/2019/12/qni-2019-12.pdf?fbclid=IwAR1y8Xonq8cXJqWkphgA-lmc3oD_chnuk5j2gB65lb1m2WHQ21grXaENnZc

An interesting article on how some cell service requires the internet. Also interesting to read who did not know this.

The folks at a Tampa Florida hospital took their radio equipment normally used during hurricanes and other crisis events and “connected” with the North Pole. This let the kids speak directly with Santa. Santa even knew what some of the kids liked. GREAT WORK by hospital staff and some radio operators. More information at

https://www.wtsp.com/article/news/local/hillsboroughcounty/santa-visits-kids-tampa-hospital-ham-radio/67-99829c10-c236-47c8-a69e-3828ba730113

RAC will hold their annual Winter Contest on DEC 28 2019. For all the information you need go to

https://wp.rac.ca/rac-canada-winter-contest-rules-2019/

The Nanaimo Amateur Radio Association will hold an Advanced Radio Course starting on January 18 2020. Classes will be held on Saturdays from 10- 4pm The cost is $65.oo and includes Study Guide and Materials.

The examination will be held on February 29th 2020.

If you wish to register or require more information contact

ve7tom-course@shaw,ca

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QST de W1AW  
ARRL Bulletin 22  ARLB022
From ARRL Headquarters  
Newington CT  November 5, 2019
To all radio amateurs

SB QST ARL ARLB022
ARLB022 W1AW 2019/2020 Winter Operating Schedule

Morning Schedule:

Time                  Mode     Days
——————-   —-     ———
1400 UTC (9 AM EST)   CWs      Wed, Fri
1400 UTC (9 AM EST)   CWf      Tue, Thu

Daily Visitor Operating Hours:

1500 UTC to 1700 UTC – (10 AM to 12 PM EST)
1800 UTC to 2045 UTC – (1 PM to 3:45 PM EST)

(Station closed 1700 to 1800 UTC (12 PM to 1 PM EST))

Afternoon/Evening Schedule:

2100 UTC (4 PM EST)    CWf      Mon, Wed, Fri
2100  ”      ”         CWs      Tue, Thu
2200  ”  (5 PM EST)    CWb      Daily
2300  ”  (6 PM EST)    DIGITAL  Daily
0000  ”  (7 PM EST)    CWs      Mon, Wed, Fri
0000  ”      ”         CWf      Tue, Thu
0100  ”  (8 PM EST)    CWb      Daily
0200  ”  (9 PM EST)    DIGITAL  Daily
0245  ”  (9:45 PM EST) VOICE    Daily
0300  ”  (10 PM EST)   CWf      Mon, Wed, Fri
0300  ”      ”         CWs      Tue, Thu
0400  ”  (11 PM EST)   CWb      Daily


                         Frequencies (MHz)
                         —————–
CW: 1.8025 3.5815 7.0475 14.0475 18.0975 21.0675 28.0675 50.350 147.555
DIGITAL: – 3.5975 7.095 14.095 18.1025 21.095 28.095 50.350 147.555
VOICE: 1.855 3.990 7.290 14.290 18.160 21.390 28.590 50.350 147.555

Notes:

CWs = Morse Code practice (slow) = 5, 7.5, 10, 13 and 15 WPM
CWf = Morse Code practice (fast) = 35, 30, 25, 20, 15, 13 and 10 WPM  
CWb = Morse Code Bulletins = 18 WPM

CW frequencies include code practices, Qualifying Runs and CW
bulletins.

DIGITAL = BAUDOT (45.45 baud), BPSK31 and MFSK16 in a revolving
schedule.

Code practice texts are from QST, and the source of each practice is
given at the beginning of each practice and at the beginning of
alternate speeds.

On Tuesdays and Fridays at 2330 UTC (6:30 PM EST), Keplerian
Elements for active amateur satellites are sent on the regular
digital frequencies.

A DX bulletin replaces or is added to the regular bulletins between
0100 UTC (8 PM EST) Thursdays and 0100 UTC (8 PM EST) Fridays.

Audio from W1AW’s CW code practices, CW/digital bulletins and phone
bulletin is available using EchoLink via the W1AW Conference Server
named “W1AWBDCT.”  The monthly W1AW Qualifying Runs are presented
here as well.  The audio is sent in real-time and runs concurrently
with W1AW’s regular transmission schedule.

All users who connect to the conference server are muted.  Please
note that any questions or comments about this server should not be
sent via the “Text” window in EchoLink. Please direct any questions
or comments to w1aw@arrl.org .

In a communications emergency, monitor W1AW for special bulletins as
follows: Voice on the hour, Digital at 15 minutes past the hour, and
CW on the half hour.

All licensed amateurs may operate the station from 1500 UTC to 1700
UTC (10 AM to 12 PM EST), and then from 1800 UTC to 2045 UTC (1 PM
to 3:45 PM EST) Monday through Friday.  Be sure to bring your
current FCC amateur radio license or a photocopy.

The W1AW Operating Schedule may also be found on page 100 in the
November 2019 issue of QST or on the web at,
http://www.arrl.org/w1aw-operating-schedule .
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The European Space Agency has issued a challenge to ham radio operators to see if you can hear a new satellite set to be launched Dec 17 2019. The satellite will transmit on UHF. More information, frequencies etc, can be found at

http://www.arrl.org/news/european-space-agency-issues-challenge-to-radio-amateurs

An FT 8 contact on 70cm over 2800km set a new distance record in Australia. More info at

https://ei7gl.blogspot.com/2019/12/australian-70cms-digital-record.html

The 2020 Awards Committee has opened their nominations. The closing date for nominations is Feb 15 2020. To learn more go to