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HamSCI Solar Eclipse QSO Party
April 8, 2024Today, HamSCI kicks off two events as part of the HamSCI Festivals of Eclipse Ionospheric Science. Hams are encouraged to transmit, receive, and record signals over HF which will then be used by researchers to study the effects of the ionosphere during the eclipse.
Today, HamSCI kicks off two events as part of the HamSCI Festivals of Eclipse Ionospheric Science. Hams are encouraged to transmit, receive, and record signals over HF which will then be used by researchers to study the effects of the ionosphere during the eclipse.
Solar Eclipse QSO Party (SEQP)
The SEQP is a typical ham radio contest for those who wish to makes tens, hundreds or even thousands of CW, SSB and digital mode QSOs on 160-6 meters during the 2023 and 2024 American solar eclipses. Each QSO will become one of millions of data points which will help researchers answer science questions about ionospheric variability.
The SEQP is a typical ham radio contest for those who wish to makes tens, hundreds or even thousands of CW, SSB and digital mode QSOs on 160-6 meters during the 2023 and 2024 American solar eclipses. Each QSO will become one of millions of data points which will help researchers answer science questions about ionospheric variability.
Gladstone Signal Spotting Challenge (GSSC)
The GSSC is a unique event for those who enjoy operating beacons (CW and digital), and the 'propagation study modes' of WSPR and FST4W, both transmit and receive. Signals generated and received during the GSSC will help researchers answer science questions about ionospheric variability.
Source: HamSCI open_in_new
The GSSC is a unique event for those who enjoy operating beacons (CW and digital), and the 'propagation study modes' of WSPR and FST4W, both transmit and receive. Signals generated and received during the GSSC will help researchers answer science questions about ionospheric variability.
Source: HamSCI open_in_new
ROC-HAM Solar Eclipse QSO Party
April 3, 2024By John (W2JLD) & Nate (N2FIX)
By John (W2JLD) & Nate (N2FIX)
Roc-Ham Radio Network on course for an event that will be "out of this world"
Yes the solar eclipse!
With just over 5 days to go for an event that will take our breathe away.
We will be on YouTube Live April 8th 2024 for the Solar Eclipse operating W2E special event call here in Rochester, NY. We are directly in the path and will see total totality. A big thanks goes out to Nate/N2FIX and his fellow hams in Genesee county for helping us with this event and providing the YouTube Live feed.
Yes the solar eclipse!
With just over 5 days to go for an event that will take our breathe away.
We will be on YouTube Live April 8th 2024 for the Solar Eclipse operating W2E special event call here in Rochester, NY. We are directly in the path and will see total totality. A big thanks goes out to Nate/N2FIX and his fellow hams in Genesee county for helping us with this event and providing the YouTube Live feed.
Work us during the Solar Eclipse QSO Party
What is a Solar Eclipse QSO Party (SEQP), and why is it being held?
The Solar Eclipse QSO Party is an opportunity for amateur radio operators (hams) to operate during the October, 2023 and April, 2024 eclipses, before, during and after they pass over North America. Using various modes (CW, voice, and digital), two-way transmissions (QSOs) made during the SEQP will contribute to scientific studies focusing on the ionosphere’s reaction to the eclipse. The studies should lead to a better understanding of the interactions between the Sun, the ionosphere, and radio wave propagation. That research should benefit hams, professional broadcasters, satellite operators, and many other users of radio spectrum.
When will the SEQP occur?
April 8, 2024; 1400-2400 UTC; is the official 2024 SEQP event period.
The SEQPs both start a few hours before the eclipses begins their transit across the US mainland, so baseline data can be gathered. (It is important to know how well the ionosphere is reflecting and refracting high frequency (HF) signals prior to the eclipses.)
They continue through the entire eclipse period, in order to study how HF propagation is affected by the eclipse (past experience suggests that ionospheric changes will be visible in the data).
They conclude a few hours after the eclipses transit beyond the US mainland, in order to observe and study the after effects of the eclipse (such as ionospheric recovery, if any).
You do not have to operate the full SEQP hour period, though that would be most welcome. If you only have an hour or two, try to schedule your operating when the eclipse path is nearest to your QTH.
That will raise the odds that your signals will be affected by the eclipse. Eclipse paths can be seen at https://www.greatamericaneclipse.com/.
For more info on this event go to https://www.roc-ham.net/solar-eclipse-2024/
Special event qsl cards will be available.
All eyes will be on the skies!
Source: ROC-HAM Radio Network open_in_new
What is a Solar Eclipse QSO Party (SEQP), and why is it being held?
The Solar Eclipse QSO Party is an opportunity for amateur radio operators (hams) to operate during the October, 2023 and April, 2024 eclipses, before, during and after they pass over North America. Using various modes (CW, voice, and digital), two-way transmissions (QSOs) made during the SEQP will contribute to scientific studies focusing on the ionosphere’s reaction to the eclipse. The studies should lead to a better understanding of the interactions between the Sun, the ionosphere, and radio wave propagation. That research should benefit hams, professional broadcasters, satellite operators, and many other users of radio spectrum.
When will the SEQP occur?
April 8, 2024; 1400-2400 UTC; is the official 2024 SEQP event period.
The SEQPs both start a few hours before the eclipses begins their transit across the US mainland, so baseline data can be gathered. (It is important to know how well the ionosphere is reflecting and refracting high frequency (HF) signals prior to the eclipses.)
They continue through the entire eclipse period, in order to study how HF propagation is affected by the eclipse (past experience suggests that ionospheric changes will be visible in the data).
They conclude a few hours after the eclipses transit beyond the US mainland, in order to observe and study the after effects of the eclipse (such as ionospheric recovery, if any).
You do not have to operate the full SEQP hour period, though that would be most welcome. If you only have an hour or two, try to schedule your operating when the eclipse path is nearest to your QTH.
That will raise the odds that your signals will be affected by the eclipse. Eclipse paths can be seen at https://www.greatamericaneclipse.com/.
For more info on this event go to https://www.roc-ham.net/solar-eclipse-2024/
Special event qsl cards will be available.
All eyes will be on the skies!
Source: ROC-HAM Radio Network open_in_new
Ohio NVIS Day 2024
April 2, 2024Ohio NVIS Day takes place April 27th from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM Eastern.
The purpose of NVIS day is to construct and try various antenna ideas, all working as NVIS (Near Vertical Incident Skywave) antennas. These antennas are low to the ground and provide coverage generally within a 400 mile radius- extremely important for regional HF communications in an emergency.
Additional details can be viewed via PDF on the Ohio Section ARES website.
Source: Ohio Section ARES open_in_new
Ohio NVIS Day takes place April 27th from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM Eastern.
The purpose of NVIS day is to construct and try various antenna ideas, all working as NVIS (Near Vertical Incident Skywave) antennas. These antennas are low to the ground and provide coverage generally within a 400 mile radius- extremely important for regional HF communications in an emergency.
Additional details can be viewed via PDF on the Ohio Section ARES website.
Source: Ohio Section ARES open_in_new
Amateur Radio Operating Class Begins April 4th via Zoom
April 1, 2024A free, weekly, 3-hour Amateur Radio Operating Class on Zoom will begin on Thursday April 4 and run through June 20 at 6:30 PM Eastern time. The presenters will be various experienced folks in the various subjects.
A detailed syllabus will be published before the classes begin. Attend them all, or any that you like, but you must register for the classes. To receive registration information, contact Rol Anders, K3RA, at rolandanderscomcastnet.
Subjects will include:
- All About Operating–A general Introduction
- Amateur Radio Organizations—Local to International
- Ham Radio Awards
- DXing-History and Tips from the Experts
- QSLing-How to get that needed card for DXCC or WAS
- VHF/UHF Weak Signal Work and Roving
- Image Operating—Slow Scan and Fast Scan TV
- Remote Station control over internet
- Learning CW in the no-code era
- Digital Modes—From RTTY to FT8 and beyond
- Contesting—How to get started, tips for the beginner and intermediated contester
- Logging Software—What’s available, how to use
- Propagation—HF and 6 Meter Propagation during the next three years near solar maximum
- Amateur Satellites—How to get started
- Portable (backpacking) operation—Tips from an expert
- Setting Up a Modern (or not so modern) HF Station
- Lightning Protection and Grounding
- Traffic Handling
- Public Service, Emergency Communications
Source: K3NEM open_in_new
A free, weekly, 3-hour Amateur Radio Operating Class on Zoom will begin on Thursday April 4 and run through June 20 at 6:30 PM Eastern time. The presenters will be various experienced folks in the various subjects.
A detailed syllabus will be published before the classes begin. Attend them all, or any that you like, but you must register for the classes. To receive registration information, contact Rol Anders, K3RA, at roland
anders comcast net.
Subjects will include:
- All About Operating–A general Introduction
- Amateur Radio Organizations—Local to International
- Ham Radio Awards
- DXing-History and Tips from the Experts
- QSLing-How to get that needed card for DXCC or WAS
- VHF/UHF Weak Signal Work and Roving
- Image Operating—Slow Scan and Fast Scan TV
- Remote Station control over internet
- Learning CW in the no-code era
- Digital Modes—From RTTY to FT8 and beyond
- Contesting—How to get started, tips for the beginner and intermediated contester
- Logging Software—What’s available, how to use
- Propagation—HF and 6 Meter Propagation during the next three years near solar maximum
- Amateur Satellites—How to get started
- Portable (backpacking) operation—Tips from an expert
- Setting Up a Modern (or not so modern) HF Station
- Lightning Protection and Grounding
- Traffic Handling
- Public Service, Emergency Communications
Source: K3NEM open_in_new
AMSAT-DL Publishes Geostationary Satellite Proposal
March 30, 2024In response to the IARU and ESA request for feedback from the amateur radio community regarding a geostationary satellite, AMSAT-DL has published an extensive proposal for a Geostationary Microwave Amateur Radio Payload (PDF).
The 31 slide proposal explores positioning that would include eastern European countries and large portions of eastern North America with the western limit including Ontario and points east.
Additional considerations include hosted vs. non-hosted payloads, a Micro GEO platform, and upcoming European based launch systems as a delivery method to orbit.
The proposal goes into great detail on feasible frequency bands, transponders, and even draft frequency plans.
Source: AMSAT-DL open_in_new
In response to the IARU and ESA request for feedback from the amateur radio community regarding a geostationary satellite, AMSAT-DL has published an extensive proposal for a Geostationary Microwave Amateur Radio Payload (PDF).
The 31 slide proposal explores positioning that would include eastern European countries and large portions of eastern North America with the western limit including Ontario and points east.
Additional considerations include hosted vs. non-hosted payloads, a Micro GEO platform, and upcoming European based launch systems as a delivery method to orbit.
The proposal goes into great detail on feasible frequency bands, transponders, and even draft frequency plans.
Source: AMSAT-DL open_in_new
Pirate Hunt DX Contest this Weekend
March 29, 2024The Finnish DX club Sisä-Suomen Radioaktiiviset is organizing a DX contest encouraging participants to log pirate radio stations between March 29th and April 1st.
A certificate will be available. Pirate chasers can submit logs on the club's forum, Facebook, or email.
Arguing about rules will result in immediate disqualification.
Source: Sisä-Suomen Radioaktiiviset open_in_new
The Finnish DX club Sisä-Suomen Radioaktiiviset is organizing a DX contest encouraging participants to log pirate radio stations between March 29th and April 1st.
A certificate will be available. Pirate chasers can submit logs on the club's forum, Facebook, or email.
Arguing about rules will result in immediate disqualification.
Source: Sisä-Suomen Radioaktiiviset open_in_new
HamTV Returns to International Space Station
March 27, 2024SpaceX CRS-30 recently returned the HamTV system back to the International Space Station after the system was sent back to earth for repairs in 2019. The Digital Amateur Television (DATV) equipment powering HamTV is typically used in conjunction with school contacts to send video and audio of the contact events to viewers on earth.
HamTV was originally operational in 2013 but failed 6 years later in 2019. With the equipment back on board the ISS, AMSAT expects the equipment to be operating in the coming weeks.
The British Amateur Television Club (BATV) has extensive documentation related to HamTV, including how to receive the DVB-S protocol transmitting from the ISS.
Source: AMSAT open_in_new
SpaceX CRS-30 recently returned the HamTV system back to the International Space Station after the system was sent back to earth for repairs in 2019. The Digital Amateur Television (DATV) equipment powering HamTV is typically used in conjunction with school contacts to send video and audio of the contact events to viewers on earth.
HamTV was originally operational in 2013 but failed 6 years later in 2019. With the equipment back on board the ISS, AMSAT expects the equipment to be operating in the coming weeks.
The British Amateur Television Club (BATV) has extensive documentation related to HamTV, including how to receive the DVB-S protocol transmitting from the ISS.
Source: AMSAT open_in_new
GNU Radio Conference 2024 Call for Participation
March 26, 2024GRCon24 is calling for participants to submit projects, presentations, papers, and posters for GNU Radio Conference 2024. This year GRCon24 will take place in Knoxville, Tennessee September 16-20.
GRCon 2024 celebrates and showcases the substantial and remarkable progress of GNU Radio and its usage in a diverse field of applications and industries.
Source: GNU Radio open_in_new
GRCon24 is calling for participants to submit projects, presentations, papers, and posters for GNU Radio Conference 2024. This year GRCon24 will take place in Knoxville, Tennessee September 16-20.
GRCon 2024 celebrates and showcases the substantial and remarkable progress of GNU Radio and its usage in a diverse field of applications and industries.
Source: GNU Radio open_in_new
TAPR Hamvention Forum Schedule
March 24, 2024TAPR has published the topics of their upcoming forum schedule at Hamvention 2024. The following presentations will be made on May 17, 2024:
- Frequency Control for Next Generation SDRs
Accurate and stable frequency control is important to the quality of results for radio-based space science experiments. John’s presentation discusses some of those requirements, and low cost frequency references to help meet them.
By John Ackermann (N8UR) - Using ezDV to get on the air with Digital Voice
How-to guide to using ezDV with a standard transceiver to get on the air with digital voice.
By Mooneer Salem (K6AQ) - Introducing the TAPR/HamSci Magnetometer
Description and deployment of the TAPR Magnetometer.
By Dr Hyomin Kim (KD2MCR)
Additional topics may be viewed on the TAPR website.
Source: TAPR open_in_new
TAPR has published the topics of their upcoming forum schedule at Hamvention 2024. The following presentations will be made on May 17, 2024:
- Frequency Control for Next Generation SDRs
Accurate and stable frequency control is important to the quality of results for radio-based space science experiments. John’s presentation discusses some of those requirements, and low cost frequency references to help meet them.
By John Ackermann (N8UR) - Using ezDV to get on the air with Digital Voice
How-to guide to using ezDV with a standard transceiver to get on the air with digital voice.
By Mooneer Salem (K6AQ) - Introducing the TAPR/HamSci Magnetometer
Description and deployment of the TAPR Magnetometer.
By Dr Hyomin Kim (KD2MCR)
Additional topics may be viewed on the TAPR website.
Source: TAPR open_in_new
Omaha Red Cross Winlink Exercise This Weekend
March 21, 2024The Omaha Red Cross Station, W0EQU, will be conducting a Winlink exercise on Saturday March 23rd, 2024. Participants are asked to send messages over RF to W0EQU via HF or VHF RMS gateways.
The purpose of the exercise is to develop Winlink traffic handling capabilities and send properly constructed Winlink messages using standard templates.
Additional details may be found on the exercise webpage.
Source: American Red Cross Nebraska/Iowa Region open_in_new
The Omaha Red Cross Station, W0EQU, will be conducting a Winlink exercise on Saturday March 23rd, 2024. Participants are asked to send messages over RF to W0EQU via HF or VHF RMS gateways.
The purpose of the exercise is to develop Winlink traffic handling capabilities and send properly constructed Winlink messages using standard templates.
Additional details may be found on the exercise webpage.
Source: American Red Cross Nebraska/Iowa Region open_in_new
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