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Stories covered and special features in This Weeks edition:

01. Jammers plague repeater systems in the United Kingdom.
02. Station Manager of NN3SI explains the stations sudden shut down at the
Smithsonian Museum.
03. The Govrenor of Oregon declares "Amateur Radio Week" in his state.
04. Operators of the popular QRZ.com web site say no more politcal discussion.
05. The ARRL Board of Directors names the 2007/2008 ARRL Award winners.
06. Special event stations operating from the Summer Olympic Games in China.
07. NCEV holds its annual meeting via teleconference. Question pool may change
08. Engineering group says the time is right to move the AM boradcast band.
09. A new Section Manager is appointed in Nevada.
10. Researchers in Australia are developing specialized Emergency
Communications Equipment.
11. The FCC approves the merger of XM and Sirius satellite radio companies.
12. The author of the popular "Police Call" book series passes away.
13. Two amateur radio CubeSats are lost during a launch malfunction.
14. World Radio and Technology News Wrap Up
BRAZIL...........PY4HP IN THE LABRE UHF CONTEST VIDEO
COLUMBIA.........FIRST HD RADIO TEST CONDUCTED IN BOGATA
INDIA............COSTAL DISTRICT FORMS DISASTER HAM RADIO SERVICE
PLANET EARTH.....INTERNATIONAL LIGHTHOUSE/LIGHTSHIP WEEKEND 2008
15. FCC fines an unlicensed FM broadcaster in West Palm Beach, Florida.
16. The FCC fines an internet company for sellig uncertificated CB Radios.
17. Hiberling ceases production of up-coming PT-8000 series transceivers.
18. The IARU develops a new next-of-kin notification system for responders.
19. Working Amateur Radio Satellites with Bruce Paige, KK5DO.
20. Courage Handi-Ham System Up-Date with Pat Tice, WA0TDA.
21. W6AWO says that coastal station KPM is still sending morse.
22. Fifth annual National Preparedness Month is coming in September.
23. AMSAT Phase 5A satellite video is now up on YouTube.
24. The Ancient Amateur Archives with Bill Continelli, W2XOY (9)
25. The Ranom Access Thought with Bill Baran, N2FNH "Repeater ID's #2)
26. NAB claims that an increse in FM IBOC power will interfere with analog.
27. Technology News and Commentary with Leo Laporte.
28. The Gateway 160 Meter Radio Newsletter Report with Vern Jackson, WA0RCR.
29. Former ARRL Headquarters Staffer Glenn Swanson KB1GW, SK.
30. Scientists discover way to make electrons behave like light.
31. The Persieds Meteor Shower is next Tuesday.
32. The European Union picks one radio frequency for Smart Vehicle Comms.
33. A U.K. amateur in a pickle!

Stories covered and special features in This Weeks edition:

01. The amateur radio station at the Smithsonian is QRT after 32 years.
02. New Mexico amateurs repond to floods caused by Hurricane Dolly.
03. German radio manufacturer Hiberling ceases production much anticipated
amateur transceiver.
04. HF digital voice programs are once again available for download on the net
05. Engineering group makes proposal to the FCC to move the entire AM
broadcast band to vacated television channels five and six.
06. The FCC fines an Oregon Citizens Band operator.
07. A new BPL system is up and running in Portugal causing interference to
local amateurs.
08. ARMY MARS lends a hand during Hurricane Dolly operations in the U.S.
09. The FCC sends a warning notice to another unlicensed broadcaster in the
State of Florida.
10. The marketing and sale of uncertificated transmitters brings a California
business a fine from the FCC.
11. Ireland grants its amateurs use of the 70mHz channelized band.
12. Digital Radio Mondiale testing on shortwave will begin in soon in Alaska.
13. World Radio and Technology News Round-Up
RADIO SCIENCE..............MORE ON THE AURORA BOREALIS
UNITED KINGDOM.............RADCOM NEEDS ARTICLES
BANGLADESH.................SCOUT HAM RADIO OPS FROM JAMBOREE
INDIA......................INDIA LIGHTHOUSE IN ILLW
14. A new Yahoo group is formed to help UK amateurs battle BPL/PLC.
15. A Nevada amateur has his towers deemed illegal by his city.
16. CQ Magazine publishes an article on amateur radio support following the
earthquakes in China.
17. An activist group wants the FCC to license all wireless microphones.
18. Working Amateur Radio Satellites with Bruce Paige, KK5DO
19. AMSAT Phase 5-A satellite will be first amateur and first private
expedition to another planet.
20. BATC-TV covers the AMSAT Symposium creatiing an amateur television network
21. A new amateur satellite launched by the Dutch is now live.
22. K0DXC is featured in a newscast by a local television station.
23. Art Bell, W6OBB is inducted into the National Radio Hall of Fame.
24. TWIAR Staff Blogs are now on line! Visit them through www.twiar.org.
25. The Monthly Propagation Forecast Report with Steve Nichols, G0KYA.
26. The Random Access Thought with Bill Baran, N2FNH. "154.4mHz Pirate"
27. "Space Hackers" movie reveals space race monitoring pirates.
28. TWIAR QSL Cards are now available to put on your shack wall. Where's yours
29. Technology News and Commentary with Leo Laporte.
30. Special event station listings with W2XBS
31. The Gateway 160 Meter Net Report with Vern Jackson, WA0RCR.
32. The End of an Era as the amateur station at the Smithsonian goes QRT. An
interview with NN3SI license holder.

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Stirring and invigorating. Encouraging and inspiring. Penetrating and insightful. Spare and to the point. Almost poetry. Podcasts once a week. Text postings more often. www.passagewaysandparables.com

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Stirring and invigorating. Encouraging and inspiring. Penetrating and insightful. Spare and to the point. Almost poetry. Podcasts once a week. Text postings more often. www.passagewaysandparables.com

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Stirring and invigorating. Encouraging and inspiring. Penetrating and insightful. Spare and to the point. Almost poetry. Podcasts once a week. Text postings more often. www.passagewaysandparables.com

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In this world there are many loud voices, big ideas, and empty promises. One thing elevates all things in importance. Love uplifts and dignifies all it shines upon and through.

Stirring and invigorating. Encouraging and inspiring. Penetrating and insightful. Spare and to the point. Almost poetry. Podcasts once a week. Text postings more often. www.passagewaysandparables.com

In this world there are many loud voices, big ideas, and empty promises. One thing elevates all things in importance. Love uplifts and dignifies all it shines upon and through.

Stirring and invigorating. Encouraging and inspiring. Penetrating and insightful. Spare and to the point. Almost poetry. Podcasts once a week. Text postings more often. www.passagewaysandparables.com

In this world there are many loud voices, big ideas, and empty promises. One thing elevates all things in importance. Love uplifts and dignifies all it shines upon and through.

Stirring and invigorating. Encouraging and inspiring. Penetrating and insightful. Spare and to the point. Almost poetry. Podcasts once a week. Text postings more often. www.passagewaysandparables.com

In this world there are many loud voices, big ideas, and empty promises. One thing elevates all things in importance. Love uplifts and dignifies all it shines upon and through.

Stirring and invigorating. Encouraging and inspiring. Penetrating and insightful. Spare and to the point. Almost poetry. Podcasts once a week. Text postings more often. www.passagewaysandparables.com

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Stirring and invigorating. Encouraging and inspiring. Penetrating and insightful. Spare and to the point. Almost poetry. Podcasts once a week. Text postings more often. www.passagewaysandparables.com