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WRC 2007
The big news for amateur radio is that a worldwide secondary allocation of 135.7-137.8kHz has been approved. This marks the first time since allocations to radio services began that the amateur service has had an allocation below the medium wave broadcasting band. The effective date is not yet set and in any case amateurs must wait until their own administrations authorize the new allocation before they can use it.
-RSGB
(Ed. Note: See more WRC news on Page 6)
ARRL and MFJ Team Up to Offer 40 Meter Transceiver Kits
Earlier this fall, ARRL introduced the third edition of its Low Power Communication book, authored by Rich Arland, W3OSS. This new edition includes the complete assembly manual for a 40 meter transceiver kit produced by MFJ Enterprises. “ARRL has also bundled the book with the kit, giving readers a firsthand experience at project-building and operating,” said ARRL Sales and Marketing Manager Bob Inderbitzen, NQ1R. This is the first time ARRL has offered a publication bundled with a radio kit. Inderbitzen said orders for the kit have been brisk. “We’re delighted that MFJ agreed to collaborate with us on this unique publication and product undertaking. The initial surge of interest exceeded our expectation, and we’ve already gone back to MFJ a couple of times for more units.” With such a high demand for these kits, the ARRL has experienced a large number of orders and the League regrets any inconvenience with order delays.
The kit selected for this offering is the MFJ 40 Meter CW Cub Transceiver Kit. The project includes some pre-assembled parts such as surface mounted components. Kit builders get to solder on connectors, inductors, trimmer capacitors and potentiometers. It takes only a few hours to complete the kit and get it on the air. “Building the kit is a natural application for someone enjoying this book,” said Inderbitzen. “ARRL is committed to developing active radio amateurs. I can’t think of a better way to encourage more hams to experience low-power operating and building, as well as helping to grow the community of active QRPers.” Visit the ARRL on-line catalog for more information about ARRL’s Low Power Communication–third edition, the Cub Transceiver Kit and other new publications.
Royal Omani Amateur Radio Society gets technical boost
The Royal Omani Amateur Radio Society (ROARS) will receive 160 high-frequency radio transceivers from Petroleum Development Oman (PDO) under a memorandum of understanding (MoU) concluded between the two sides.
The transceivers had been owned under license by PDO but were rendered superfluous when the company recently reconfigured its telecommunications network.
As per the terms of the MoU, the equipment will be transferred in coordination with the Telecommunication Regulatory Authority so that ROARS can expand its capabilities.
The deal was signed at a ceremony at the Oil and Gas Exhibition Centre at Mina al Fahal by Abul Amir bin Abdul Hussain Al Ajmi, PDO’s External Affairs and Communications Manager, and Colonel Abdul Razaq bin Abdul Khadir Al Shahwarzi, Secretary-general of ROARS.
Speaking on the occasion, Ajmi said the donation came “in recognition of the vital communication support that the Royal Omani Amateur Radio Society has provided to the people and the authorities of the nation.
“When other modes of communication are ineffective, as happened during the severe weather conditions we experienced earlier this year, it’s good to know that we can rely on the Radio Society to keep in touch with one another.”
Colonel Shahwarzi, thanking PDO, said: “It sets an example for others to follow in supporting non-professional establishments that can aid society. With this equipment, we will continue to be a reliable partner that supports local authorities in times of crisis.”
He also affirmed ROARS’ commitment to further promote technological development of the Omani society.
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