For a while now the YCP (Youth Contest Program) event has been organized by the Youngsters On The Air (YOTA) group, funded by IARU R1. It offers young hams under the age of 26 the opportunity to operate in a team during …
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In 2017 the Youth Contesting Program (YCP) of IARU R1 will be continued. Youth members from IARU R1 member societies are invited to take part in a contest from so called “Top-Gun” stations. These young HAM’s will learn how to operate …
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The alerts are out as a powerful late-season typhoon Nock-ten (Nina local name), with PARA activating the Ham Emergency Radio Operations (HERO) as it is to make landfall. Roberto Vicencio DU1VHY reports the effects are being felt in the south eastern …
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The following information has been received from Cesar Pio Santos HR2P about preparations for Tropical Storm Otto. The storm is threatening Nicaragua and Costa Rica through the remainder of this week. The Nicaraguan Government has raised the alert level for parts …
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The deep seated major earthquake of magnitude 7.5 quake that struck the South Island of New Zealand on Monday still has people cut off from road transport due to massive slips and damage. IARU Region 3 Director, Don Wallace ZL2TLL reports …
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