Edition # 929 – Release date: Saturday, December 17, 2016 This podcast is suitable for air on amateur radio frequencies. Here is a summary of the news trending This Week in Amateur Radio. This is for Edition #929 with a release and air date of Saturday, December 17, 2016. This week's edition is anchored by Wayne Nelms, N3LMS, Wil Rogers, K5WLR, Rich Lawrence, KB2MOB, and George Bowen, W2XBS. Download here: https://archive.org/details/TWIAR929HAM Here are the stories making news … This Week in Amateur Radio: Chinese Over-the-Horizon Radar QRMing Low End of 40 Meters FCC Chairman Tom Wheeler to Leave FCC on Inauguration Day. Canada Telecoms Regulator Revises, Clarifies Amateur Radio Service Requirements Mexico Not Yet Extending Operating Permission to Non-Mexican Radio Amateurs Amateur Radio Parity Act Bill Unable to Overcome Florida Senator's Objections Weekly National Parks on the Air Update FCC Affirms Penalty for Unlicensed Amateur Operation, Making False Distress Call Representative Greg Walden, W7EQI, to Chair Powerful House Energy and Commerce Committee Radio Amateurs of Canada welcomes new directors Radio Amateurs Assisting in Wake of Indonesian Earthquake Air exposure responsible for iPhone 6-S battery problems, more fixes coming And these weekly features: Bruce Paige, KK5DO, with the latest amateur satellite news Leo Laporte, W6TWT discusses Autonomous Driving, Galaxy Note Onno Benschop, VK6FLAB discusses coax vertical dipoles Bill Continelli, W2XOY, discusses the beginning of amateur radio Plus a whole lot more!!! Running Time: 1:13:49 Visit us on the web: Website: http://www.twiar.net Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/twiari/ Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/twiar Google+: http://bit.ly/Gplus-TWIAR RSS News: http://twiar.net/twiar.rss TuneIn: http://bit.ly/TuneIn-TWIAR

Edition # 928 – Release date: Saturday, December 10, 2016 This podcast is suitable for air on amateur radio frequencies. Here is a summary of the news trending This Week in Amateur Radio. This is for Edition #928 with a release and air date of Saturday, December 10, 2016. This week's edition is anchored by Rich Lawrence, KB2MOB, Wil Rogers, K5WLR, and by George Bowen, W2XBS. Download here: https://archive.org/details/TWIAR928HAM Here are the stories making news … This Week in Amateur Radio: Amateur Radio Parity Act dies in Congress Ofcom Declines to Act in Nightmare Neighbour Next Door Ham Radio Episode ARRL Transitioning to New Digital Publishing Platform Emergency Communication Exercise Uses Hamsphere to Introduce Youth to Virtual Ham Radio FCC Affirms Penalty for Unlicensed Amateur Operation, Making False Distress Call Rep. Greg Walden, W7EQI, to Chair Powerful House Energy and Commerce Committee Radio Australia Shortwave going dark. ISS Packet Digipeater is Now on 70 Centimeters Radio Amateur Fatally Shot in Chicago ARRL Foundation Board Approves Two New Scholarships for Young Radio Amateurs Radio Amateurs of Canada welcomes new directors IARU Continues Preparations for World Radiocommunication Conference 2019 National Parks on the Air Update Elves at OF9X Bring the Spirit of Christmas to Ham Radio ARRL Vows Continued Pursuit of the Amateur Radio Parity Act in the 115th Congress Radio Amateurs Assisting in Wake of Indonesian Earthquake Phil Anderson, VE3FAS, Named to Canadian Amateur Radio Hall of Fame And these weekly features: Bruce Paige, KK5DO, with the latest amateur satellite news Leo Laporte, W6TWT discusses Windows 10 Onno Benschop, VK6FLAB discusses Antennas Bill Continelli, W2XOY, discusses Amateur Radio Fallen Flags Bill Baran, the late N2FNH, with a Christmas Special Plus a whole lot more!!! Running Time: 1:08:06 Visit us on the web: Website: http://www.twiar.net Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/twiari/ Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/twiar Google+: https://plus.google.com/communities/110505739286940632523 RSS News: http://twiar.net/twiar.rss

Edition # 927 – Release date: Saturday, December 3, 2016 This podcast is suitable for air on amateur radio frequencies. Here is a summary of the news trending This Week in Amateur Radio. This is for Edition #927 with a release and air date of Saturday, December 3, 2016. This week's edition is anchored by Chris Perrine KB2FAF, Wil Rogers, K5WLR, and by George Bowen, W2XBS. Download here: https://archive.org/details/TWIAR927HAM Here are the stories making news … This Week in Amateur Radio: 1. The ARRL issues an urgent last call to press for Senate passage of The Amateur Radio Parity Act. 2. The ARRL expands its initiative to fire up collegiate amateur radio clubs. 3. SPECIAL REPORT: FCC Special Council Laura Smith says amateur enforcement will be aggressive in the future. Laura Smith audio from FCC forum. 4. SPECIAL REPORT: Amateur radio volunteers provide shelter communications support during Tennessee wildfires. Greg Williams K4HSM Emergency Net Control. 5. HamVention solicits nominations for its 2017 award program. 6. ARISS celebrates its 20th anniversary and plans for future amateur radio in human spaceflight. 7. There's a new D-DOS attack and could rival the record setting marai attack. 8. National parks on the air update. 9. ARRL awards committee report. 10. ARRL upcoming special event station. 11. Tamitha Scov with the Propagation Report And these weekly features: • Bruce Paige, KK5DO, with the latest amateur satellite news • Leo Laporte, W6TWT discusses Facebook fake news, cell phones • Onno Benschop, VK6FLAB discusses Foundations of Amateur Radio • Bill Continelli, W2XOY, discusses Amateur Radio Fallen Flags • Plus a whole lot more!!! Running Time: 1:18:57 Visit us on the web: Website: http://www.twiar.net Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/twiari/ Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/twiar Google+: https://plus.google.com/communities/110505739286940632523 RSS News: http://twiar.net/twiar.rss

Edition # 925 - 926 – Release date: Saturday, November 26, 2016 This podcast is suitable for air on amateur radio frequencies. Here is a summary of the news trending This Week in Amateur Radio. This is for combined Editions #925/926 with a release and air date of Saturday, November 26, 2016. This week's edition is anchored by Rich Lawrence, KB2MOB, Wil Rogers, K5WLR, and by George Bowen, W2XBS. Download here: https://archive.org/details/TWIAR925926HAM Here are the stories making news … This Week in Amateur Radio: 1. President Elect Donald Trump names two as part of his F.C.C. transition team. 2. ARRL calls on members to press for US Senate passage of the Amateur Radio Parity Act. 3. Efforts continue to strengthen the relationship between the Amateur Radio Auxiliary and the FCC. 4. The Hamvention countdown continues with six months to go plans are proceeding at the new venue. 5. The New ARRL Repeater Directory will be first to leverage crowd-sourcing technology. 6. Indian radio amateurs report hearing more mysterious signals. 7. Parts and pieces of the old Hara Arena are going up on the auction block. 8. IARU Region One monitoring service reports a success. 9. The QCWA and RCA (Radio Club of America) sign a partnership agreement. 10. The NCVEC Question Pool Committee seeks comments on the new technician question pool. 11. An amazing night is reported for special activities that took place on 630 meters. 12. The FCC approves new emergency alert system event codes for 2017 hurricane season. 13. Hytera enters the North American amateur market with digital radios via GigaParts. 14. China is now home to the world's largest radio telescope. And these weekly features: Bruce Paige, KK5DO, with the latest amateur satellite news Leo Laporte, W6TWT discusses Facebook fake news, cell phones Onno Benschop, VK6FLAB discusses DTMF and its purpose in ham radio Bill Continelli, W2XOY, discusses Amateur Radio Fallen Flags Plus a whole lot more!!! Running Time: 1:11:39 Visit us on the web: Website: http://www.twiar.net Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/twiari/ Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/twiar Google+: https://plus.google.com/communities/110505739286940632523 RSS News: http://twiar.net/twiar.rss

Edition # 924 – Release date: Saturday, November 12, 2016 This podcast is suitable for air on amateur radio frequencies. Download here: https://archive.org/details/TWIAR924HAM Here are the stories making news … This Week in Amateur Radio: Amateur Radio “Uniquely Situated” to be at Leading Edge Again, Conferees Told “Noisy Electronics” Have Increased HF, VHF Noise Floors in UK, RSGB Reports Say 2 Georgia men arrested for threatening to blow up HAARP facility Australia attempts to get 1kW max power authorization New Russian / Chinese Arctic Over-the-Horizon Radars Set for 2017 Startup Latest edition of ITU regulations now available online Spotify may be writing “junk data” to your computer's hard drive And these weekly features: Bruce Paige, KK5DO, with the latest amateur satellite news Leo Laporte, W6TWT discusses incompatible technology Onno Benschop, VK6FLAB discusses joy in ham radio Bill Continelli, W2XOY, discusses Amateur Radio Repeaters Plus a whole lot more!!! Running Time: 0:58:21 Visit us on the web: Website: http://www.twiar.net Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/twiari/ Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/twiar Google+: https://plus.google.com/communities/110505739286940632523 RSS News: http://twiar.net/twiar.rss

Edition # 923 – Release date: Saturday, November 5, 2016 This podcast is suitable for air on amateur radio frequencies. Download here: https://archive.org/details/TWIAR923HAM Here are the stories making news … This Week in Amateur Radio: 2 men arrested on domestic terrorism charges after threatening to blow up HAARP RSGB criticizes UK Channel 5 television over portrayal of ham radio in TV show NatGeo TV featured ham radio in upcoming Mars special Rulemaking Petition sent to FCC to change vanity callsign rules IARU General Assembly changes region 2 bandplans Artic Russion over-the-horizon radars set for 2017 debut Naval Academy students plan cubesat with HF Uplink/Downlink And these weekly features: Bruce Paige, KK5DO, with the latest amateur satellite news Leo Laporte, W6TWT with more on DDoS attacks Onno Benschop, VK6FLAB discusses how to start in ham radio Bill Continelli, W2XOY, discusses National Radio Corporation Plus a whole lot more!!! Running Time: 1:09:36 Visit us on the web: Website: http://www.twiar.net Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/twiari/ Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/twiar Google+: https://plus.google.com/communities/110505739286940632523 RSS News: http://twiar.net/twiar.rss

Edition # 922 – Release date: Saturday, October 29, 2016 This podcast is suitable for air on amateur radio frequencies. Download here: https://archive.org/details/TWIAR922HAM Here are the stories making news … This Week in Amateur Radio: Broadcasters, Jammers Wreak Havoc on Amateur Radio Frequencies Suspicious transmissions near Bangladesh attracting attention from India's Intelligence Bureau Petition to change vanity callsign rules to prevent hoarding of desired callsigns Philippine hams activate following back-to-back typhoons Hams assisted for communications during last US Presidential debate What's it like taking a ham exam aboard a battle cruiser? And these weekly features: Bruce Paige, KK5DO, with the latest amateur satellite news Leo Laporte, W6TWT with more on DDoS attacks Onno Benschop, VK6FLAB discusses dipoles Bill Continelli, W2XOY, discusses Olson Electronic Stores Plus a whole lot more!!! Running Time: 0:55:45 Visit us on the web: Website: http://www.twiar.net Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/twiari/ Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/twiar Google+: https://plus.google.com/communities/110505739286940632523 RSS News: http://twiar.net/twiar.rss

Saturday, October 22, 2016 This podcast is suitable for air on amateur radio frequencies. Download here: https://archive.org/details/TWIAR921HAM Here are the stories making news … This Week in Amateur Radio: ARRL Executive Committee meets in Chicago Army MARS set to test “a very bad day” scenario IARU Region 2 Emergency Communication Workshop covers a wide range of topics Hams in India monitoring suspicious communications on VHF ISS ham radio station has issues, Russian module ham station used as backup And these weekly features: Bruce Paige, KK5DO, with the latest amateur satellite news Leo Laporte, W6TWT with Cold War Cyber Attacks and Samsung phone Onno Benschop, VK6FLAB discusses DX Bill Continelli, W2XOY, with Amateur Radio History Headlines Plus a whole lot more!!! Running time: 51:17 Visit us on the web: Website: http://www.twiar.net Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/twiari/ Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/twiar Google+: https://plus.google.com/communities/110505739286940632523 RSS News: http://twiar.net/twiar.rss

This podcast is suitable for air on amateur radio frequencies. Download podcast here: https://archive.org/details/TWIAR920HAM Here are the stories making news … This Week in Amateur Radio: Pacific Seafarers net assists with rescue of sailors Hurricane Matthew overview of amateur radio involvement ARRL says rules are restricting growth of amateur technology OZ1AA back home in Denmark after cycling trip around globe Hurricane Nicole threatens Bermuda, Hurricane Watch Net activates School club roundup next weekend KUOW FM visits local ham radio club And these weekly features: Bruce Paige, KK5DO, with the latest amateur satellite news Leo Laporte, W6TWT with Technology news and Samsung phone Onno Benschop, VK6FLAB discusses propagation Bill Continelli, W2XOY, with Amateur Radio History Headlines Plus a whole lot more!!! Visit us on the web! Website: http://www.twiar.net Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/twiari/ Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/twiar Google+: https://plus.google.com/communities/110505739286940632523 RSS News: http://twiar.net/twiar.rss

This podcast is suitable for air on amateur radio frequencies. Download the Podcast here: https://archive.org/details/TWIAR919HAM Here are the stories making news … This Week in Amateur Radio: Hurricane Matthew tearing along east coast of US, ham radio assisting with communications California passes new laws to combat distracted driving, including ham radio ARRL to be well-represented at IARU Region 2 conference Cops catch cagey QRMer causing chaos Upcoming conference in New England to de-mystify tax-exempt status for amateur radio clubs How did the phonetic alphabet come about? And these weekly features: Bruce Paige, KK5DO, with the latest amateur satellite news Leo Laporte, W6TWT with Technology news Onno Benschop, VK6FLAB discusses IRLP and digital modes Bill Continelli, W2XOY, with Amateur Radio History Headlines Plus a whole lot more!!! Visit us on the web! Website: http://www.twiar.net Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/twiari/ Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/twiar Google+: https://plus.google.com/communities/110505739286940632523 RSS News: http://twiar.net/twiar.rss