This Week in Amateur Radio #800

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!