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40 MHz in Spain
· Spectrum, VHF/UHF/SHF · Mats, SM6EAN

The Spanish Amateur Radio Union (URE), sensitive to The Spanish amateur radio operators’ growing interest in obtaining authorization to use frequencies in the 8 meter (40 MHz) band for the purpose of conducting experiments and research, and aware of the constant evolution in the field of communications, as well as of the importance of adapting regulations to encourage active and responsible participation of citizens, as the leading association defending the interests of its members and Spanish amateur radio amateurs in general, requested from the State Administration the authorisation of use of the aforementioned band.

After negotiations with the Spanish Telecommunications administration, today a Resolution of the Spanish Secretary of State for Telecommunications and Digital Infrastructures has been published, authorizing holders of Spanish amateur radio licenses to transmit, from fixed stations only, in the 40.650 – 40.750 MHz band, with a maximum peak envelope power (PEP) of 25 W, for a period of eighteen (18) months.

/Gaspar, EA6AMM
URE IARU liaison 

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Invitation to IARU Open Innovation Zone at HAM RADIO 2024
· Events · Mats, SM6EAN

Following the positive feedback from HAM RADIO 2023 with the “IARU demo booth”, and the decision at the IARU-R1 General Conference 2023, we hereby announce the IARU Open Innovation Zone. The goal is to increase the number of presentations and the information to both the amateur radio community and to those that are interested in amateur radio.

We want to engage member societies, organisations and individuals that like to give presentations at HAM RAIDO 2024 — why not join the IARU Open Innovation Zone initiative? Please see the linked invitation. LINK

In addition to the Open Innovation Zone, IARU will also have a main booth and a youth booth for regular meetings and discussions. 

Please check the Event posting on the IARU-R1 website for updates…

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International Day of Persons with Disabilities — Update on activity
· PDRA · Mats, SM6EAN

Reminder of the International Day of Persons with Disabilities.

The annual observance of the International Day of Disabled Persons was proclaimed in 1992 by United Nations General Assembly resolution 47⁄3.
It aims to promote the rights and well-being of persons with disabilities in all spheres of society and development, and to increase awareness of the situation of persons with disabilities in every aspect of political, social, economic and cultural life.

Announced activity

  • The Bahrain Amateur Radio Society (BARS) will be QRV with the Special Event Station callsign A91IDPD for the International Day of Persons with Disabilities between 27 Nov — 3nd Dec 2023.
  • UBA has received the special callsign OT5IDPD by the BIPT/IBPT. The callsign will be activated soon till December 14, 2023 on all bands, CW and SSB.
    All operators will be hams with a disability.
    A special QSL card will be available after the activation. The log will be uploaded to Clublog and eQSL. We don’t need your QSL card.

73′ Riri, OD5RI
IARU-R1 PDRA coordinator

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Promote the International Day of Persons with Disabilities — December 3rd
· IPDA · Mats, SM6EAN

We invite your member society to participate and to promote the International Day of Persons with Disabilities on December 3rd. This day is a global opportunity to raise awareness and promote inclusivity for individuals with disabilities.

Why is it Important?

International Day of Persons with Disabilities serves as a reminder of the importance of accessibility, equality, and inclusion for all members of society, regardless of their abilities. It’s a day to acknowledge the challenges faced by people with disabilities and celebrate their contributions to our communities.

Get Involved:

Please let us know how your member society plans to participate, and feel free to share your activities and initiatives with us.

If you have any questions or need support in planning your observance of this day, please do not hesitate to reach out to us.

Thank you for your commitment.

Key Message:

The theme for this year’s International Day of Persons with Disabilities is “United in action to rescue and achieve the SDGs for, with and by persons with disabilities”.

The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) aim to transform our world. They are a call to action to end poverty and inequality, protect the planet, and ensure that all people enjoy health, justice and prosperity.

For additional information contact Riri, OD5RI, IARU Region 1 PDRA Coordinator

NOTE: Please note the name change at the General Conference 2023 in Zlatibor. From IPDA to PDRA (Program for Disabled Radio Amateurs). Updates on the website will follow.

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100 years of Czech Radio, competition & diploma
· HF, News, Spectrum · Mats, SM6EAN

Special station activation 

The special station, which will earn you 5 points in the competition for the 100th anniversary of the start of regular radio broadcasting in Czechoslovakia and the connection to it is a condition for obtaining the gold diploma, will be activated on the weekend of 3 and 4 June 2023 and will be identified by the call sign OL100R. To commemorate the pioneers who started radio broadcasting, this station will broadcast on medium waves on the frequency 1233 kHz with the A2 and A3 modulation and the connections to this station will be established crossband. 

Station OL100R will announce the frequencies in the amateur bands on which it will listen to your call and will answer to you on 1233 kHz. Frequencies will be announced on 1233 kHz and at www​.ceskyradioklub​.cz. Operation will begin Saturday evening at 8 pm and will continue as long as there is interest in joining. If there is interest, the station may be activated later. Please use CW mode for telegraphic contact, OL100R will correspond to you with A2 modulation, for phonic contact use SSB mode, OL100R will correspond to you with A3 modulation. Listen to us on medium wave on 243.3 meters, 1233 kHz.

Link to article “100 years of Czech radio” LINK

Competition conditions

On the occasion of the centenary of the beginning of Czechoslovak radio broadcasting on May 18, 1923, the Czech Radio Club is organizing a radio amateur competition:

1. CRC requests the issuance of special call signs OL100RADIO, OL23RADIO, OL23RJ ‚OL100RJ, special call OL100R

2. These stations will be active between May 18 and June 18, 2023 on the KV and VHF bands.

3. Those interested will have the opportunity to obtain electronic diplomas

bronze for 3,

silver for 15,

gold for 25 points

5 points for a contact to the special station . The frequencies and time of operation of this station will be published later, follow the communication channels of CRC.

2 points for 1 a contact with stations OL100RADIO, OL23RADIO, OL23RJ and OL100RJ on different bands and different types of traffic — CW, SSB.

1 point for 1 a contat with OL100RADIO, OL23RADIO, OL23RJ and OL100RJ stations on different bands and different types of traffic — FT4, FT8 and RTTY-

The contacts repeated on the same band by the same type of traffic is not counted.

In order to receive a gold diploma, connection with the special station is mandatory.

4. Diploma manager — OK1MP, The same conditions for obtaining a diploma apply to listeners, they only demonstrate listening. Requests are sent to ok2za@​atlas.​cz.

5. QSL cards — sent (QSL service CRC, or direct) QSL cards will be answered with a card after verification of the connection, QSL manager: OK1MP. We recommend using the OQRS system on Club Log to request QSL cards. You will not overload the QSL service!

6. All contacts with OL100RADIO, OL23RADIO, OL23RJ and OL100RJ will be put on LOTW.

7. You find all informations about all results of an activity on special web www​.cro100​.cz .

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