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AMSAT.org
November 29, 2009

BT3WX Special Event Station Celebrates Launch of XW-1 Amateur Satellite

To celebrate the launch of China’s first amateur satellite, XW-1, AMSAT-China will set up a special event station in Taiyuan, Shanxi Province of China using the callsign BT3WX. The station plans to operate on all HF amateur bands from 10 to 160 meters and on VHF/UHF amateur satellite bands, including FM, SSB, CW, RTTY and PACSAT modes.

Operations at BT3WX have already commenced and the special event station will remain active until XW-1 is launched. A specific launch date has not been released as of press time, but is expected in mid-December.

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ARRL.org
November 30, 2009

ARLB035 FCC Looks to Revise, Clarify Vanity Call Sign Rules

On Wednesday, November 25, the FCC issued a Notice of Proposed Rule Making (NPRM) — WT Docket No. 09-209 — seeking to amend the Commission’s Amateur Radio Service rules to clarify certain rules and codify existing procedures governing the vanity call sign system, as well as revise certain rules applicable to club stations.

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Hello fellow Pioneers,

As I drive around town, this Thanksgiving week, I see that the Christmas Tree lots are already open for business. Can you believe that December is upon us? Hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving and looking forward to seeing many of you at the Christmas Party.

Enjoy this month’s edition of the CARP e-Newsletter.  Please send any comments or questions to info@k6arp.org.

Membership Meeting

CARP monthly membership meetings are held at 7:00 pm on the first Friday of the month at the Clovis Senior Center, 850 Fourth Street, Clovis CA.

The December CARP membership meeting will be the Annual CARP Christmas Party, Friday December 4th, 2009

January Annual Business Meeting

Due to the the holidays and per bylaws, the CARP 2010 Annual Business Meeting will be held on Friday January 8th at 7:00 pm at the Clovis Senior Center, 850 Fourth Street, Clovis CA.

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eHam.net
Rob Matherly (W0JRM)
November 22, 2009

Announcing Railroad Depots on the Air

Most of us have heard of Islands on the Air and the Amateur Radio Lighthouse Society. These organizations promote the activation and operation of Islands and Lighthouses, respectively. It is in that spirit of activity that Railroad Depots on the Air, RRDOTA, was formed.

Railroad depots were once the focus of a community. Our organization seeks to recognize the former importance of these structures, as well as provide interesting operating events. Many people live within short distance of a current or past railroad depot, so there are many opportunities for community events, public setups, or just setting in the parking lot with a mobile rig.

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SKYWARN Recognition Day 2009 – Hanford, CA

SKYWARN Recognition Day (SRD) was developed in 1999 by the National Weather Service and the American Radio Relay League. It celebrates the contributions that volunteer SKYWARN radio operators make to the National Weather Service. During the day SKYWARN operators visit NWS offices and contact other radio operators across the world.

Additional information on SRD can be found in the ARRL Web Article.

Time/Date:
Friday December 4th, 4:00pm to Saturday December 5th 4:00pm (local time)

Location:
National Weather Service
San Joaquin Valley Weather Forecast Office
900 Foggy Bottom Road
Hanford, CA 93230-5236

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November 26, 2009

CARP IRLP/Echolink Node is Back Online

The CARP IRLP/Echolink Node has been repaired and is back online.

The IRLP/Echolink node is connected to the K6ARP repeater system.

• 147.675 – 141.3 K6ARP/R – Mile High
• 224.380 – 141.3 N6JXL/R – Mile High
• 444.725 + 141.3 K6ARP/R – Mile High
• 440.350 + 141.3 NI6M/R – Downtown Clovis

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Per CARP Bylaws, due to the regularly scheduled meeting night falling on a Holiday, the CARP 2010 Annual Business Meeting will be moved to the second Friday of the month.

Time/Date:
Friday January 8th, 2009 at 7:00 pm

Location:
Clovis Senior Center
850 Fourth Street
Clovis, CA

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November 26, 2009

KD6DRY Estate Radio Equipment Silent Aution

The family of Monte Lamont KD6DRY, has graciously donated the radio equipment from his estate. Monte,  who became a silent key on September 17, 2009, was a member of of the Clovis Amateur Radio Pioneers and very active in the local amateur radio community.

We will be offering the equipment to the club membership and attendees at the Christmas Party Friday December 4th, 2009 via a silent auction.  All equipment will have a reasonable reserve, but there are great deals to be had. This will be a great opportunity for new hams to get a nice piece of radio gear!

All the equipment is used, but most is in great shape. We have tested the radios for transmit and receive. Equipment that will be available for the silent auction:

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November 26, 2009

CARP is now on Facebook

The Clovis Amateur Radio Pioneers has expanded its Web presence to Facebook. Facebook is a free social networking service connecting individuals to their friends.

The new CARP Facebook Page provides us with an engaging and participatory platform to update you on CARP Activities and other local amateur radio news. On our Facebook Page, you can contribute photos and comment about planned or past events on “The Wall”.

Show your support and become a “Fan” of the CARP today!­ Visit our Facebook Page and select the text “Become a Fan” from the top right.

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NetworkWorld.com
by Michael Cooney
November 23, 2009

Internet Routing Blasts into Space

Intelsat’s new satelliteA radiation-proof Cisco router was sent into space today aboard an Intelsat satellite with the goal to set up military communications from space.

The router/satellite combo are a key part of the US Department of Defense’s Internet Routing In Space (IRIS) project, which aims to route IP voice, video and data traffic between satellites in space in much the same way packets are moved on the ground, reducing delays, saving on capacity and offering greater network flexibility, Cisco stated.

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