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Speaker B: Amateur Radio Newsline Report Number 2531 with a release date of Friday, May 1, 2026 to follow in five 4, 3, 2 1. The following is a QST special recognition for the expeditions featuring remote stations, mysteries of radio revealed to students in Pakistan, and a warm reception by Japanese hams for 70 years of Antarctic research. All this and more is Amateur Radio Newsline Report number 2531 comes your way right now from around the world. This is Newsline, Amateur Radio's independent on
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Speaker B: Now reporting from Union, Kentucky, here's Neil Rapp, WB9 VPG. Our top story this week recognizes the increasing popularity of remote activations as integral parts of D expeditions. Kevin Trotman N5 Pre tells us about two such recent radio adventures being honored.
Speaker D: Two recent D expeditions that featured remote radio operations have been recognized by the Northern California DX foundation, which is presenting both activations with a D Excellence Award, now in its fifth year. The criteria included D Expedition's complexity, its impact on its Most Wanted ranking and on Club Log, and of course, overall performance. The Foundation's Board of Directors chose the KP5NP3VI Desacheo D expedition and the PJ6Y youth D expedition to Ceiba Island. Both adventures include remote radio operations. The KV5 operation was 100% remote as well as being solar powered. The Team's media officer Steve N2aj said in a press release that having the first fully solar powered, fully remote D Expedition was a groundbreaking achievement, adding that advanced technology and careful planning can deliver world class results while maintaining an exceptionally low environmental footprint. The team of operators was required to follow strict guidelines from the U.S. fish and Wildlife Service to ensure a minimal impact on the environment. That means no generators, no amplifiers and no traditional beam antennas. The PJ6Y Youth Tea Expedition was chosen for its involvement of young operators from around the world who spent two weeks on the island of Ceiba. This more traditional style activation featured some first time D expeditioners. It was supplemented with radios operated remotely by as many as 30 young amateurs around the world. The technically complex arrangement was considered a success on many levels, most especially as an investment in the future of amateur radio for the next generation. This is Kevin Trotman and five pre
Speaker B: Students on a university campus in Karachi, Pakistan were looking for a lesson that would blend history with modern technology, and they found it in Amateur radio. John Williams, VK4JJW picks up the story from here.
Speaker E: When the Science Society at Sindh Madrasatul Islam University in Karachi, Pakistan called CQ, it was only natural that amateur radio responded. Between 45 and 50 students from various arts and science disciplines received a history lesson about amateur radio and hands on instruction on how radio can help save lives. At the student's invitation, Mohammad Salman, AP2MS, a regional coordinator for Pakistan Amateur Radio Society, visited the school on the 25th of April with a number of other hams to give an introduction to amateur radio and engage the students in field demonstrations using repeaters and later DMR to talk to one another. He then showed everyone how to operate, dividing students into groups with the help of fellow hams Kashif AP2KM and Rihan AP2DDC, along with SWL members Ahmad Feroz and Duan Shahid Muhammad, told Newsline in an email they were surprised to know that a 100-year-old technology still has impact. The response was strong and positive, so much so that the hams will return to conduct a field day on VHF and HF in a remote area. The hams will demonstrate how copper wires can be transformed into antennas and how stations can be quickly established in emergencies, mohamed told Newsline. We received a very good response from students. Many showed their interest to join the Pakistan Amateur Radio Society as swls to start their ham radio journey. End Quote this is John Williams VK4JJW
Speaker B: hams in Italy are mourning the loss of a longtime radio amateur and a leader within the community during his rich, full life. We hear more about him From Jeremy
Speaker F: Boot, G4NJH during the many decades that
Speaker G: followed his entry into Amateur radio, ennio turned tonon i0fhz became a well known presence on VHF, UHF and even SHF, taking part in contest, presenting at technical symposia and eventually rising to leadership within the ranks of the ari, Italy's National Amateur Radio Society. Ennio, who had served as president of ARI's section in Olivier, became a silent key on 17 April. A Facebook post translated from Italian announcing his death called his passing quote a great loss for the entire Italian radio amateur community, which recognized in him not only a skilled operator but a reference point, a steady signal in a world that often fades into noise. His leadership was praised for taking diverse groups of newcomers and experienced operators and creating a community from them. Eneo's death came just a few days short of what would have been his 102nd birthday in May. This was Jeremy Boot, G4NJH if you
Speaker B: weren't able to attend the 23rd Annual CubeSat Developers Workshop held in early April in California, you can still catch up with an important presentation about Amateur Radio in Space, delivered by AMSAT President Drew Glassbrenner, KO4MA. Drew gave a progress report on the 3U cubesat project, known as the Golf Course Golf T Mission. Golft is expected to carry a 30khz wide linear transponder, 4 HAM radio communications, as well as a 10ghz high speed experimental downlink and improved 3 axis attitude control. This project is targeted for completion by early next year. He also provided an Update on the Fox plus series of CubeSats, which blend commercial hardware with radio payloads developed by AMSAT. To see the presentation, visit the link that appears in the text version of this Week's report@arnewsline.org May is an important month for hams in Canada who are using the radios to applaud and to thank the men and women who help safeguard members of the public. Andy Morrison K9AWM tells us how to listen for them on the air in
Speaker C: Canada, two special events in May are designed to be public service events to two hams have organized VB3 cops during Police Services Week and VB3 EMS during paramedic services Week, also known as Emergency Medical Services Week. Although both events are about getting on the air, there's a lot more to them than just the QSOs. Between May 10th and 16th, a group of amateurs in southwest Ontario will be calling CQ as the BB3 cops as a thank you to the police for the various services they provide. This coincides with National Police Week, a campaign that began in 1970 in Canada when those in police services also showcased their different responsibilities. Then, from May 17th through the 23rd, Hams using the call sign VB3EMS will
Speaker B: honor first responders for their work and
Speaker C: remind chasers of some basic safety tips, such as the need to know your blood type, your allergies, your emergency contacts, and how to perform cpr, among many other important points. For details, frequencies and operating modes, see the qrz.com pages for these stations. This is Andy Morrison, K9AWM.
Speaker B: Time is growing short to nominate a promising young radio amateur for the Amateur Radio Newsline. Bill Pasternak WA6ITF Memorial Young Ham of the Year Award, so don't forget you only have until the 31st of May, and it's coming up fast. Nominees must be licensed hams who are 18 years of age or younger, and they must reside in the continental United States. Visit our website arnewsline.org and find the nomination form under the Awards tab. Submit the documentation that tells us how your nominee has played an important role not just in the community of fellow amateurs, but but in the community at large. Time for you to identify your station we are the Amateur Radio newsline heard on bulletin stations around the world, including the J88CU repeater Fridays at 6:30pm local time in Kingstown, St. Vincent and the Grenadines. Hamlib, a reliable amateur radio tool for more than 25 years, has been chosen to receive this year's Amateur radio software award. CEL MB, KB3TZD has those details.
Speaker A: The Amateur Radio Software Award Committee has recognized the Hamlib project for reliably providing a means for amateur radio software applications to connect with consumer controllable devices such as radios, amplifiers and rotators. The international team of core developers were praised for keeping Hamlib current in a dynamic world that regularly introduces new amateur radio applications. Hamlib's core team is Nate Bargman, N0NB, Danielle Forsey, IU5HKX, George Baltz, N3GB and Mikhail, NOSOH3BHX. The software award website notes that despite its age, the project remains actively maintained with new radios and devices added regularly. Hamlib continues to be the go to library for both established and emerging amateur radio applications. Hamlib abstracts many of the serial Ethernet, WI Fi and Bluetooth interfaces that allow software based control enabling interaction with Shack equipment for the use of FLDIGI, JS8, CALL, WSJTX and other widely used applications. Earlier developers included founder Frank Singleton, VK4FCS, Stephanie Filaud, F8CFE and Mike Black, W9MDB, now Silent Key this is CEL MB KV3TZD.
Speaker B: The Canadian amateur, which is published by the Radio Amateurs of Canada, is looking for a new editor. Graham Kemp, VK4BV tells us what the job requires.
Speaker H: Alan Griffin, the current editor of the Canadian Amateur the Radio Amateurs of Canada magazine, is retiring. The RAC is in search of someone to step into the role at the Membership Journal, which is published in print and digital versions six times a year. Candidates should be experienced in the publishing, journalism or communications field and be familiar with desktop publishing software and the use of AI tools for writing. The editor is also responsible for the magazine's design and its content, which should be a balance of historical, technical, operating and community focused topics. Content should also reflect the RAC's priorities. The editor will also coordinate with advertisers and sponsors and manage the placement of ads within the magazine. This is a contract position that requires oversight of the editorial, content and management of the full production cycle. The application deadline is May 15. Interested candidates can send a resume a cover letter and work samples to the RAC office manager, Adam McDonnell at the email address in the text version of this Week's newscast@arnewsline.org this is Graham Kemp,
Speaker B: BK4BB members of the next generation of amateur radio operators are stepping up to share their Vision Ralph Scolachi, KK6 ITB Export what that will mean for the
Speaker F: future Two young amateurs who are already experienced DXers and D expeditioners have been given the responsibility of helping guide support for future D expeditions to top entities around the world. Violeta Latham, KN2P and Max Friedman are now among the panel of directors who will oversee waze. The private Northern California DX foundation can provide financial support to these teams. Violetta's earliest D expeditions include the Dave Coulter Memorial Youth DX Adventure in Curacao in 2018. According to her page on QRZ.com, she is scheduled to be part of the ZK3 team going to Tokelau in the South Pacific in November of this year and to South Georgia for the VP0SG D expedition is March of 2027. Max's recent D expeditions include this year's 3Y 0K activation of Bouvet island, where he was the youngest member of the team, and his activation in Curacao as PJ2N 4ml. Their selection underscores the importance of bringing younger hams into the D Expedition universe. At the same meeting held on 20 April, the board accepted the resignation of George Walner, AA7JV, who has been a leading proponent in developing radio in a box technology for the DX community. His replacement is Greg Marco, W6IZT, who has developed a next generation radio in a box system that has been enabling more young hams around the world to become involved in D expeditions via remote access. He has also led D Expedition teams that included young amateurs. This is Ralph Squillace, KK6ITB in the
Speaker B: world of DX, the Emirates Amateur Radio Society will be on the air through to 31 May as part of the national Pride campaign known as proud of UAE. The main call sign is A60PE, although some operators may add stroke zero, stroke one and other numerals to the suffix. Harry JG7PSG J is operating through to the 4th of May as JD1BMH from the Ogasawara Islands IOTA number as 031. Listen on 40 through 10 meters where you'll be using CW sideband and riddy. The Antwerp Port Contest Club is using the call sign OT26EPIC to promote the Antwerp Port EPIC cycling race. The club is on the air and will finish their activation on race day, which is the 25th of May. Listen for Holger ZL3IO operating as ZL7IO from Watangi, Chatham Islands, IOTA number OC038. From the 25th of May through to the 3rd of June, he will be operating CW, Sideman and Digital on 160 through 10 meters. Holger will also participate in the CQ Worldwide WPX CW contest, Fork USL and other operating details. See each station's listing on QRZ.com Japan began its earliest research into the Antarctic region in January of 1957 at a location on East Angle Island, a facility that eventually expanded to become a global hub for atmospheric research. This enduring effort by the Japan Antarctic Research Expedition is about to be celebrated widely throughout Japan, as Jim Meechan said L2BHF tells us in this week's final report.
Speaker I: Four kilometers off the Antarctic mainland on East Ongul island, the research facility known as Shiwa Station stands as a starting point where researchers from Japan long ago began unlocking the various mysteries of the atmosphere, including studies of the ozone layer. The station has since become a resource of the Japan Meteorological Agency, the National Institution Institute of Polar Research and other organizations, and at any given time 30 researchers are engaged in observations and analysis. The facility is even home to a ham radio club station of the Japan Amateur Radio League and members of the Japanese Antarctic Research Expedition team call QRZ using the call sign HA1RL. Starting this month and through to next January, the amateur radioaction shifts north to Japan itself, where a different callSign is the one to listen for. Hams throughout Japan will be calling CQ as a J7.0 JARE starting on the 22nd of May. Hams who know well the importance of understanding the atmosphere are paying tribute to the expedition's 70th anniversary and the team's establishment of this important research site. The on air tribute will continue through to the 29th of January 2027, the date that marks the station's 70th anniversary. This is Jim Meechan, ZILL2BHF with thanks
Speaker B: to Amateur News Daily Amateur Radio Software award amsat news ardc ari, david br k7db david ve3kgk dxworld, facebook, fcc425dx news george d. Newer vy2gf giorgio laconi iz3kvd massimo balcati i4yh muhammad salman ap2ms. Radio amateurs of canada shortwaveradio.de Wireless Institute of Australia and you, our listeners. That's all from the Amateur Radio Newsline. We remind our listeners that Amateur Radio Newsline is an all volunteer nonprofit organization that incurs expenses for its continued operation. If you wish to support us, please visit our website@arnewsline.org and know that we appreciate you all. We also remind our listeners that if you like our newscast, please leave us a five star rating wherever you subscribe to us. For now with Karen, Eve Murray, Katie2 gut at the news Desk in New York and our news team worldwide. I'm Neil Rapp, WB9VPG in Union, Kentucky, saying 73 and as always, we thank you for listening. Amateur Radio News list is copyright 2026. Amateur Radio Newsline retains ownership of its material even when retransmitted elsewhere. All rights are reserved.
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