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Oceania DX Contests
YL
Raisa to promote Ham Radio in Croatia 7 Oct 2023, Saturday
9A1P
Hosts 2nd Annual Istra contest conference- ICC 2023
"SPRING
2023" CERTIFICATE Argentina
HamSCI: Where Science Meets HAM
Radio:
HamSCI Solar Eclipse QSO Party October 14, 2023
The
Scientific Magic of Total Solar Eclipses
DARC e.V. YL-Referat -
German Yls contest work-shop
West Rand Ladies Field Day
Japan
YL Booth at JARL Ham Fair 2023, August 19 - 20
VK2VMP HMAS
Vampire - Australian National Maritime Museum
Silent Key -
PD0HMF Francina Heida – Pijl & VE1PDZ Shelley Marie James –
Finn
Contact & Calendar
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Oceania
DX Contests
The first and second
weekend of October brings us the Oceania DX Contests
Oct 7-8
Phone
Oct 14-15 CW
ALARA - YL Memorial Plaques:
The
Florence McKenzie (Mrs Mac) Award is for the YL (“young lady”)
Single Operator entrant from inside Oceania with the highest combined
score in the Phone and CW sections.
The Australian Henry YL
Award is for the YL Single Operator entrant from outside Oceania
(i.e. the rest of the world) with the highest combined score in the
Phone and CW sections
These awards recognise two women who have
made significant contributions to amateur radio in Australia.
https://www.oceaniadxcontest.com
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YL
Raisa to promote Ham Radio in Croatia
Hamradio
not only for men - by R1BG/OH7BG and VO1BIG "YL Raisa"
YL
Raisa is feeling excited. 20 Sept 2023:
It's time to make
waves from beautiful Croatia.
I will be happy to greet and meet
you PERSONALLY there.
Yes! It's not just another online Event -
it is a face-to-face rendezvous! 🤩
We need to see fellow
radio enthusiasts eye to eye and ignite the passion for ham radio
among the youth and encourage more women to join Ham
Radio.
Therefore, I gladly accepted the invitation of a 9A1P
team to this event.
My journey to Istra will be difficult (there
are no direct flights between Russia and Europe at the moment). But I
am glad to have the opportunity, as one of the speakers, to talk
about my path, positive five-year experience in our hobby and also
to do everything possible to popularize Amateur Radio at this
conference offline, and also online after it.
YL in Hamradio 7
Oct 2023, Saturday / 14:15 - - 15:00
9A1P Hosts 2nd
Annual Istra contest conference- ICC 2023
International Contest
meeting for HF & VHF contesters. 6 – 9 Oct. 2023
Idea was
born by 9A1P in 2019 due to lack of events of this kind in
Europe.
Venue: Plava Laguna Hotel Materada, Poreč, Croatia
("Blue Lagoon")
Poreč is on the Adriatic coast of
Croatia in the region of Istria, opposite the small island of Sveti
Nikola. https://icc2023.9a1p.com/
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Editor:
This event has passed but we do hope you were able to contact many of
the Yls below.
"SPRING 2023"
CERTIFICATE
5th Annual event
hosted by the Radio Club La Rioja (LU1SF) Argentina.
September
15 - 30 2023, 00:00 - 23:59 UTC
participants must confirm
contacts with the greatest number of collaborating stations in any
band and mode possible, exchanging only callsign aand signal
RS
Argentinian
stations:
LU1SF RC La Rioja, LU5RC
RC Catamarca, LU6DK RC Tomás Espora, LR1D Claudia, LU1DAS Sara,
LU2DNF Yanina, LU1EQF Delfina, Lu1JCK Luciana, LU1JGG Claudia,
Lu1LAW
Eliana, Lu1MME Monica, LU1RSV Valentina, LU2SMD Maria Monica,
LU2SYL
Andrea, LU1XJJ Patricia, LU2BB Beatriz, LU2ELZ Liliana, LU2GAC Sarah,
LU2HYL Rosa, LU2JBA Narella, LU2jWI Natali, LU3EZH Lucia, LU3FCA
Patricia, LU3HHI Gabriela, LU3RNL Monica, LU3XMS Cristina, LU3YL
Liliana,
LW3EXJ Maria from Los Angeles, LU4DJB Natalia, LU4ESZ
Sandra, LU4JVE Nadia, LU4RAN Elvira, LU5HCV Claudia, LU5HOY Miriam,
LU5ILA Leticia, LU5RAO Anabella, LU6HGO Graciela, LU7SNB Denis
Marianella, LU4SNV Antonella Salome,
LU7sV Viviana, LU7UVV
Vanesa, LU7YCH Chiara, LU8GCJ Alicia, LU8DMA Andrea, LU9DN Alejandra,
LU8dOC Marcela, LU9ALS Fernanda, LU9JVC Virginia,
LU9SAX Lorena,
LU9VYY Paola, LU9YBM Bianca.
Foreign
Collaborative Stations
CA1AKL
Alejandra Chile, CE1RFI Maritza Chile, CA3YHQ Johana Chile, XQ4NUA
Leticia Chile, CO5ABC Barbara Cuba, CO7YS Adys Cuba, CX5ACG Gabriela
Uruguay,
DL9YJ Yvetta Germany, HB9EPE Dora Switzerland, HB9FPM
Eva Switzerland,
KP4NRF Nancy Puerto Rico, KP4QVQ Carmen Puerto
Rico, WP4QME Judith Puerto Rico, PU2NQT Sylvia Brazil, PU3ESM Ester
Brazil, PY2QL Barbara Brazil, VU2JFC Saborni India, VA3YLR Alicia
Canada, XE1LOV Luzma Mexico, YV5EVA Ydorca Venezuela.
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The
Scientific Magic of Total Solar Eclipses
Throughout
the millennia, total solar eclipses have instilled fear in some
people while inspiring others, as the Sun’s wispy corona reveals
itself in fleeting moments The recognition that the Sun’s corona
is the extension of the solar atmosphere into space, together with
magnetic fields on the solar surface, is less than a century old.
Thought
this was of interest!! 33, Anne ~ WB1ARU F/w - McKenzie Denton
(KO4GLN):
HamSCI: Where Science Meets HAM Radio:
HamSCI,
short for Ham Radio Science Citizen Investigation, is on a mission to
bring together amateur radio operators, scientists, and
researchers.
Together, we'll delve into the effects of solar
eclipses on radio communications.
It's all about expanding
scientific knowledge and nurturing a sense of community among radio
enthusiasts. Engage in the Solar Eclipse QSO Party by making radio
contacts during the solar eclipse and entering your QSOs into a
contest log.
Familiarize yourself with the Solar Eclipse QP
contest rules, propagation measurement techniques, and data
reporting. Remember, every observation counts,
For information
on event guidelines, propagation tips, and how to get involved, go
to: https://hamsci.org/
follow
on social media HamSCI Facebook Page 💬 HamSCI Discord Server 🐦
HamSCI Twitter
HamSCI Solar
Eclipse QSO Party October 14, 2023
FoEIS (Festivals of Eclipse Ionospheric Science)
Inviting all
amateur radio enthusiasts, scientists, and the general public to
participate in the HamSCI Festivals of Eclipse Ionospheric
Science.
These are public events organized by the HamSCI (Ham
Radio Science Citizen Investigation) organization to coincide with
solar eclipses.
Participants will use a myriad of radios and
antenna configurations to make measurements of the ionosphere and
observe how it changes as the eclipse passes overhead.
They also
use the occasion to promote science education and outreach,
particularly in the fields of radio communication and space
weather.
For more information, please visit: https://hamsci.org/
Nathaniel
Frissell from The University of Scranton has invited amateur radio
operators to participate in “Solar Eclipse QSO Parties.” The
operators will attempt to make radio contacts with as many other
operators as possible in different locations. This endeavor aims to
observe how the ionosphere, an electrically charged region in our
upper atmosphere that aids long-distance radio communications,
changes during the eclipses. Previous experiments have demonstrated
that solar eclipses can significantly impact the electron content of
the ionosphere, affecting the behavior of radio waves.
https://scienceblog.com/538334/nasa-selects-5-experiments-for-2024-total-solar-eclipse/
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DARC
e.V. YL-Referat - German Yls contest work-shop
It's been a long time since our last YL contest work-shop took
place.
Now it's almost time again.
Mareike DG6MBS and I,
Michaela DL1TM, would like you to join our 8th. YL contest workshop
on 21st /October 22, 2023.
For better planning, registration by
October 7th, 2023 is necessary.
You can register by email,
dl1tm@darc.de
dg6mbs@darc.de
We are looking forward to your registration!
VY 33 by
Michaela (Ela) Gondek, DL1TM
YL Spokesman District
Westphalia-North
PS: It would be great if you also inform YLs
who don't have internet. Please share - We are grateful for any
advertisement!
https://www.facebook.com/photo/?
fbid=6615450658547045&set=gm.1329604931254958&idorvanity=552438255638300
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The West Rand Ladies
Field Day March 11-12, 2023
by Veronica ZR6TVK and Jack
Kotzé, ZS6JJK
For the first leg of the 2023 SARL (South African
Radio League) Field Day, the West Rand ARC (WRARC) decided to do
something different (also lovingly known as the Woesrand! Ed.) A
first for our club! A Young Ladies operating team with the Old Men
providing technical support. We decided that an all YL operating team
was a fitting plan to celebrate International Women’s Day. What a
successful weekend it was, filled with QSOs from every division in
South Africa and a couple of QSOs from the SADC Region. To every
person that contacted us and wished us well, thank you. Your support
is immensely appreciated. The ladies had a wonderful time with lots
of giggles and jokes all around.
The WRARC Contest Team operated
from the Baptist Church grounds on the mountain situated in
Roodekrans, Roodepoort. The team met on Friday night to start setting
up and of course enjoyed a braai (BBQ), a few members camped at the
grounds. Thanks to our awesome technical team for setting up a
perfect field station.
On Saturday morning the ladies were ready
and waiting by 09:45 CAT to start calling and getting the Field Day
Contest on the go. We had 5 YL operators - Alyscia le Roux, ZS6ALY;
Beverley Van Tonder, ZR6BVT; Dienie Schnetler, ZS6DNI; Karin Andrew,
ZS6MMA and Veronica Kotzé, ZR6TVK. We alternated during the contest
and worked 10, 15, 20, 40 and 80 m bands throughout Saturday and
Sunday.
Saturday night was spent enjoying each other’s company
around the braai. A special mention must be made of Phillip, ZS6PVT
and Beverley, ZR6BVT, they made the most amazing vetkoek!
On
Saturday night around 22:30 CAT a freak wind came up and we had to
run around to secure tables and tents, etc. Some antennae had to be
lowered for safety.
It was wonderful to have a few of our RAE
students visit. I could see the excitement in their eyes. I am sure
they will be attending the next Field Day as operators.
All in
all, this was a very successful Field Day Weekend for the WRARC team.
I could see our “Technical Support Team” were itching to get on
the radio and make a few QSO’s.
Thank you, guys, for the
support and effort you made to give us the opportunity to enjoy this
weekend.
A
word from the OM Support team - Vaughn le Roux, ZS6VLR; Phillip van
Tonder, ZS6PVT; Danie Schnetler, ZS6DPS; Glen Andrew, ZS6GGA and Jack
Kotze, ZS6JJK.
“Yip,
we were green with envy as we were banned from touching a mic and we
didn’t dare try. Lucky for us, the (not so) Young Ladies were not
too demanding except when it came to the antennas. They wanted to
operate on all the bands, not only 80, 40 and 20 m!
While we
waited to be called to attend to a technical problem we chatted about
radio, load shedding (electrical power cuts) and potholes. We
complained about work and our neighbours’ noise making devices.
Some prepared food and others enjoyed refreshments. Some moaned about
the forbidden mic but altogether a splendid weekend with good
company, good food and lots of laughs.” The moral of the story.
Field Day is a grand way to enjoy a weekend with your radio family!
Note
how difficult the OMs found the day! (LOL) (Vetkoek is a
traditional South African fried dough often stuffed with a sweet or
savory filling.)
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Japan
YL Booth at JARL Ham Fair 2023, August 19 - 20
many
people came to our JLRS (Japan Ladies Radio Society) booth. I would
like to thank you for the opportunity to have fun talking with the
people who visited us, including the 1st Eyeball QSO. We are also
happy to have many beginner female hams visit us. We look forward to
working with you in the future as well. Let's enjoy the radio!
We
operated the JLRS corporate station "JA1YWM" from the venue
using a handy-radio. Thank you very much to everyone who communicated
with us. All the QSL cards we prepared have been issued, so we will
hand them over to you . We will deliver to the stations that could
not be reached via the bureau.
"JA1YWM" will be
operated as a HAMttee member station from now on in Kiyosu City,
Aichi Prefecture (JCC: 2035) , so please keep in touch with
us.
https://ameblo.jp/jlrsblog/entry-12817183179.html?frm_src=thumb_module
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Editor:
Seems an appropriate event for Halloween?
AUSTRALIAN
HAMS OFFER A QSO WITH A 'VAMPIRE'
VK2VMP
HMAS Vampire - Australian National Maritime Museum
A team of
amateurs, led by Colin VK2JCC, has set up shop in the radio room
aboard HMAS Vampire. “HMAS” stands for His Majesty’s Australian
Ship, and the Vampire is located at the Australian National Maritime
Museum in Sydney. The radio room is part of the museum, and thus open
for visitors to learn about the importance of radio communications,
both in wartime and in peace.
The Vampire team uses the callsign
Victor Kilo Two Victor Mike Papa, VK2VMP. (VMP = Vampire) If you
have never worked a warship, now is a good time to start!
So
far, eight amateurs are on the roster to keep Vampire on the air,
using CW and Sideband on 20 and 40 metres, and the station is now a
permanent fixture on the ship.
So, listen out for HMAS Vampire
in Sydney, Australia. And check VK2VMP on qrz.com.
PS:
Q - What does “vampire vampire vampire” mean in the navy?
A - NATO code-word for a hostile anti-ship cruise missile.
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Silent
Keys
PD0HMF
Francina Heida – Pijl from Groningen
Netherlands, went unexpectedly silent key 17 April 2023.
QRZ
Forum: Our thoughts and prayers in these and upcoming difficult times
go to her wife, family and friends.
VE1PDZ
Shelley Marie James – Finn S/k [1
Sept. 1965 – 23 Aug. 2023]
The obituary of Silent Key, my
wife, Shelley, VE1PDZ.
It is with broken hearts the family of
Shelley Marie James-Finn, wife of Robert J. Finn wishes to announce
her passing on Wednesday, August 23, 2023, at Bobby’s Hospice with
her family by her side. Shelley was born in Saint John, N.B. on
September 1, 1965, to the late Samuel Douglas and Carolyn (Pitt)
James.
Shelley was very proud to be an Amateur Radio Operator,
holding the callsign, VE1PDZ. She was also a member of the Loyalist
City Amateur Radio Club and one of its past presidents..
Shelley
is survived by her beloved husband, Robert J. Finn, twin sons, Eric
Finn and Robert Finn, one sister, Nancy Ann James, nieces, nephews,
and cousins.
Shelley is predeceased by her parents, S. Douglas
and Carolyn James.
VE9EE Robert James Finn ·
25/08/2023
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October
2023
Oct 4 - 10 World Space
Week Wed – Tues
Oct 6 – 9 Istra International Contest
meeting 2023 Croatia
Oct 7 YL Raisa to promote Ham
Radio @ ICC- Croatia
Oct 7-8 Oceania DX Contest Phone -
website https://www.oceaniadxcontest.com
Oct 8 RSGB DX Contest
Oct 08 Japan Ladies Radio
Society (JLRS) "YL CQ Day" 09:00 UTC+09 – 16:00 UTC+09
NB. "YL CQ Day" will be delayed by one
week, to October 15th, as 2nd Sunday is
JARL's
"City-wide All-County Contest".
Oct 13 - 15 RSGB
Convention Milton Keynes
Oct 14 HamSCI Solar Eclipse
QSO Party 1: 2023 (1200Z-2200Z)
Oct 14-15 Oceania DX Contest
CW website https://www.oceaniadxcontest.com
Oct 20 JOTA
Oct 20 - 22 ARRL Pacificon Div
Convention,
Oct 21 HamExpo 2023 - Le Mans (France)
Saturday -YL's Free https://hamexpo.r-e-f.org/
Oct
21 - 22 DARC e.V. YL-Referat - German Yls contest work-shop
Oct
21 – 22 Worked all Germany contest;1500Z, to 1459Z,, 2023
Oct
21 -23 YLRL - DX/NA-YL Anniversary Contest SSB/CW/Digital
UTC Oct 21- 0200 UTC Oct 23
Oct 27 26th
Zombie Shuffle :Friday Nite, Mode: CW; 80, 40, 20m; QRP 5
watts
Oct 28-29 CQ WW DX SSB contest
Oct 28,
VERON, Dutch radio society. 61st Ham Radio Convention at Zwolle,
Netherlands.
Oct
31 Halloween,Tuesday, celebrating Eve of All Hallows day,
aka All Saints' Day.
Nov 01 Silent Key Memorial
Contest http://www.skmc.hu/en/rules.html
1st Nov 0600 UTC to 0859 UTC every year. Mode: CW
only
Nov 1-4 IARU Region 1 General Conference, Serbia
