The International Space Station ("ISS" for short) passed over the city of Guilin, Guangxi, at 9:27 a.m. The city's radio amateur (call sign: BG7SRC) successfully copied the APRS beacon (frequency 145.825Mhz) transmitted by the ISS. The Automatic Packet Report System (APRS) is a project in the amateur radio, which combines the amateur radio and the Global Positioning Satellite System (GPS) to achieve the purpose of real-time position transmission in the AFSK AX.25 communication mode. APRS receiving stations around the world can connect to the Internet to upload the APRS packet information received by the station to the APRS server, and finally compile the data for users to read. There is an APRS Digipeater in the amateur radio module of the International Space Station, which uses a frequency of 145.825Mhz (the VHF band amateur satellite frequency is 145.800-146.00Mhz). It can be used for APRS operations, not only to send location, but also to transmit text messages. Frequency information can be attached to APRS messages, making it easy for other hams to find out what frequencies you are using. Some hams plug their personal weather information (not weather forecasts) into the APRS system to provide real-time information on precipitation, wind, etc. There is also the short message protocol using APRS, in the case of being disconnected from the Internet, in emergency communication, the advantages of information release and location sharing APRS are much greater than voice communication. APRS can not only interact with stations on the ground, but also conduct satellite communication.

Ham radio is all about connections. Club members right here in Burlington connect to other operators all over the world and even to astronauts in the International Space Station. The technology, which continues to inspire a passionate group of users, has managed to remain relevant even in the era of email and cellphones due to its reliability. “When all else fails, ham radio doesn't, and we saw that just recently in this Rogers thing. What am I going to do? I haven't got a telephone. How am I going to talk? Well, ham radio people were still talking to each other,” said Tom Montgomery, a member of the Burlington Amateur Radio Club (BARC). Club member Yves Isabelle, who lives in Burlington, said he has made use of his radio on the other side of the world. “Just before COVID, like the month before we went into lockdown, my wife and I were travelling. We're in Australia, New Zealand. I had my little handheld radio with me. I was able to use handheld radio connect up to a repeater there that was connected to the internet, and I had a conversation with four guys from the club here in Burlington, from Sydney, Australia,” said Yves. BARC members say there’s a lot of different reasons to get into the hobby. Some people like tinkering with machines, while others like talking to people around the world. The group also supports local emergency services by providing equipment and expertise when called upon. Of course,NOAA（emergency weather）radios are being touted as a new tool for alerts and warnings during disasters. “As much as it sounds complicated, it's not. In this hobby, YouTube is your friend. There's always somebody who's done it from scratch and done it right. Everybody uses it — the technology keeps changing,” said Yves.

Authorities trying to curb the flow of illegally obtained two-way radio devices have charged a Northland man with importing them without a licence. The man, who has interim name suppression, recently appeared in Whangārei District Court, pleading guilty to breaching the Radio Communications Act 1989 by importing the devices without a licence. Scheduled for sentence later this year, he faces a fine of up to $30,000. The charge is related to a consignment of 50 dual band radios and 2 long range radios, which was addressed to the man's home and intercepted by Customs at Auckland airport on December 23 last year. A summary of facts released by the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment's Radio Spectrum Management (RSM) unit, said the illegal supply of these two-way radios had become a serious problem for police in the Northland region. The RSM is the authority that allocates rights for the use of the radio spectrum, enforces compliance with licensing requirements, and administers the Radio Communications Act 1989 and the Radiocommunications Regulations 2001. Records were not available to determine how many of the radios he sold through Facebook. On January 21 last year, RSM saw a photo he posted on his North Comms page showing 47 of the devices for sale. It indicated he had likely sold a significant volume, RSM said. At that stage, RSM was unable to link the profile to the man.By December 7 last year, RSM became aware he had resumed listing two-way radios on Trade Me. He was issued an infringement notice and told to take the corrective actions stipulated by the Act but he failed to do either. Interim suppression was imposed on the basis that publicity could cause the man extreme hardship, including by affecting his current job search.

Eight-year-old Isabella Payne spoke to Astronaut Kjell Lindgren via amateur radio as the International Space Station  flew overhead. The 8-year-old girl has always been keen on the exploration and operation of radio. Of course, this is thanks to the father Matthew who is a license holding amateur radio enthusiast and tutor. They are both members of Hilderstone Radio Society. Matthew said with great pride:"Isabella has been a member of the radio club ever since she was born and has been playing with the radio since she was six. I teach her how to use the long distance walkie-talkies when we go hiking. I have the full licence so that she can sit on my knee and use the radio to speak to people as long as I am controlling it. Everyone at the club can do that. She has been involved in a few radio events, Children On The Air events, and will hopefully go for her own licence soon." On the other hand, astronaut Kjell Lindgren also has a radio licence. They have to do it as part of astronaut training as they have amateur radio equipment on the station. Although the equipment is not usually used to chat to the public, while Kjell is an active radio user and has been using it to chat to “lucky ham”, something that has rarely happened over the past decade. Talking about what happened that night, father Matthew got excited. They had to get the timing just right to catch the ISS as it was overhead. Matthew said: “Isabella had just gone to bed so I had to wake her up quickly and she had only been awake for about 30 seconds when she spoke to him.” The astronaut tweeted to say the chat with Isabella had been his favourite of the day. The family then received an email from NASA to ask if the recording and a picture of Isabella could be used on its website. Isabella was very happy to talk about it. "It's really special to be able to talk to the astronauts on the space station. I was woken up by my dad and looked out the window through the amateur radio house. It was pitch black. But after a few minutes, I became super happy because I also got a photo of him floating on the ISS!"

Amateur Radio Digital Communications (ARDC) has awarded a grant to the Sangamon Valley Radio Club (SVRC) in Springfield, Illinois for a new project to introduce youth, outdoor enthusiasts, and members of the public to amateur radio. The grant is for Radio Orienteering activities, also known as Amateur Radio Direction Finding (ARDF). SVRC will purchase transmitters, controllers, receivers, maps, and other items needed to conduct successful Radio Orienteering events. In addition, there will be several events for SVRC members and local youth groups such as Boy Scouts of America and Civil Air Patrol.  The events will allow participants to learn the technical and outdoor skills needed to succeed in Radio Orienteering. Radio Orienteering is an international sport. Participants use handheld radios, compasses, maps, and radio-direction finding skills to search for transmitters operating in the 2-meter and 80-meter bands. They use their athletic, orienteering, and technical skills, attempting to locate low-power transmitters and get to the finish line first. The 20th IARU World Championships in Amateur Radio Direction Finding will be held in Borovets, Bulgaria, August 28 - September 3, 2022. The 22nd USA Radio Orienteering Championships will be held April 19 - 23, 2023, near Dallas, Texas. The Sangamon Valley Radio Club plans to share their experiences and equipment requirements to help other amateur radio clubs who may be considering similar events and programs.

France's National Frequency Agency ANFR announced the amateur radio 144/430/1240/2300 MHz bands would be used by the 2024 Olympic Games. REF has now issued a statement The following is the REF post reads: The ANFR presented to the REF the spectrum management plan. The exceptional frequency needs expressed for the smooth running of the 2024 Olympic Games in France correspond to the global challenge of this type of event. As such, in the VHF/UHF/SHF bands, French assignees, as well as radio amateurs, see the use of certain bands modified according to the OJ 2024 frequency management plan present on the site. It should be noted that the first frequency allocations, by the ANFR, will not begin until 2023 and will continue in phases. It is with a view to anticipation that this information was shared by the Agency. The ANFR indeed wishes the support and the cooperation of the radio amateur community for this event and thus to allow an optimal management of the bands. Of course, a certain number of specific points are still to be discussed with the agency concerning our activities (automatic stations, etc.) and will be the subject of a communication in the months to come. The Hamexpo exhibition in October 2022 could be an opportunity for the ANFR to explain and specify the proposed measures. It seems important to remember that these measurements are strictly limited geographically and in time and whose use by radio amateurs is moderate during this period and on these sites. For this, the Agency is counting on the entire amateur radio community and will rely on the associations to ensure that this message is relayed. The REF wishes to encourage its members and the entire amateur community to support this project and thus guarantee the quality of contacts with the Agency and the project partners.

The International Telecommunication Union (ITU) has announced that the next World Radiocommunication Conference (WRC-23) will take place from 20 November to 15 December 2023 at the Dubai World Trade Centre.  The Conference, held every four years for four weeks, is mandated to update the Radio Regulations, the only international treaty governing the radio frequency spectrum and the use of geostationary and non-geostationary satellite orbits. WRC-23 will bring together national government authorities and telecommunications regulators, as well as representatives of major radiocommunications users and providers, for important policy and technical regulatory discussions at a global level. Majed Sultan Al Mesmar, Director General of the UAE Telecommunications and Digital Government Regulatory Authority (TDRA) said, "As a major hub and global leader in the digital economy, the UAE is keen to support the ITU in completing the allocation of resources such as global radio spectrum and satellite orbital positions to create a seamless, reliable and innovative global communications system." "WRC-23 will play a key role in shaping the future of the technical and regulatory framework for the provision of radiocommunication services in all countries," said Mario Maniewicz, Director of the ITU Radiocommunication Bureau. "The economic opportunities offered by technology should not only be available to some of us, but to all. I am pleased to see ITU members making steady progress to ensure that next year's conference is a success." Prior to the flagship meeting, the Radiocommunication Assembly (RA-23) will be held at the same location from 13 to 17 November 2023. Over 4,000 delegates from ITU's 193 Member States are expected to attend WRC-23 and RA-23. Also present as observers were representatives from the 278 ITU Radiocommunication Sector Members representing various stakeholders including equipment manufacturers, telecommunications companies, network operators, international organizations and industry forums , as well as ITU's sister United Nations agencies, regional telecommunications operating satellite systems and intergovernmental organizations, and academia.

Ham radio operators from the Stanly County Amateur Radio Club (K4OGB) participated in the 2022 Field Day sponsored by the Amateur Radio Relay League (ARRL) national amateur radio exercise on June 25. The event has been an annual amateur radio activity organized since 1933 by ARRL, The National Association for Amateur Radio in the United States. The Stanly County Club made more than 250 contacts in 40 states and two international contacts to Wales, England and San Paulo, Brazil. Contacts were made on emergency power systems using solar panels and batteries. Portable antennas were erected for the event at the picnic shelter on the summit of Morrow Mountain. Hams from across North America ordinarily participate in Field Day by establishing temporary ham radio stations in public locations to demonstrate their skill and service. Their use of radio signals, which reach beyond borders, bring people together while providing essential communication in the service of communities. Field Day highlights ham radio’s ability to work reliably under any conditions from almost any location and create an independent, wireless communications network. This public service is easily extended during non-emergency civic events, such as parades, 5K Runs, marathons, and street festivals. Among the tenets of the Amateur Radio Service is developing and practicing skills in radio technology and radio communications, and even contributing to international goodwill. Hams range in age from as young as 9 to older than 100.

Santa Cruz County emergency leaders are adding NOAA Weather radio as a new tool for alerts and warnings during disasters. Residents living in high fire danger or remote areas are encouraged to buy one. After the Fire, community members voiced concern about communication issues--because landlines and cell phone service were down during the fire. "It's going to be an effective way to tell you this is what's happening. This is what you need to be concerned about," said Dave Reid, Santa Cruz County Response, Recovery director. NOAA （emergency weather） radios are being touted as a new tool for alerts and warnings during disasters. The county is encouraging residents in high fire danger areas to purchase them as we head into the peak of fire season. The super power walkie-talkie of HYDX A588 supports NOAA weather scan and alert. It can scan 10 hazards weather channels transmitting in your area even with no cell phone service. If you turn on the weather emergency alert function, the work radio will auto alert you the warnings from designated NOAA broadcast stations, you can earn a critical time to prepare and save your family. For years, the Santa Cruz County Amateur Radio Service has been the backbone of support in emergencies. There are more than 75 ham radio operators throughout the county. NOAA Weather Radio   详细X 网络释义 NOAA Weather Radio: 广播 NOAA Weather Radio HD: 气象广播

Last weekend, Weaver and Michael, headed to Fairmont from the Bluegrass State where they took part in Annual Field Day Exercises sponsored by the Fairmont-based Mountaineer Amateur Radio Association in concert with the American Radio Relay League. About 24 ham operators camped out from Friday through Sunday for the event. It's a fun event in which ham radio operators throughout the U.S. and Canada try to see how many long-distance contacts they can make with other hams from 2 p.m. Saturday to 2 p.m. Sunday Eastern Time during the last weekend in June. Wilson became interested in ham radio when he was a freshman at East Fairmont High. While he was in high school, he met Weaver via ham radio, who was growing up in Buckhannon. The two became friends and continued working in ham radio while they attended West Virginia University. "I started in 1970," Wilson said. "I got my basic license then, it was called a novice license, and I've only missed a few years since the late 70s." This year's goal was to make 800 contacts using Morse Code. One year, the club made just over 1,000 contacts. "Back when I was a kid, I loved picking up long distance stations — AM, shortwave, FM," Roberts said. "I've just been fascinated by it ever since. There's a magic to radio that just fascinates me. It never gets boring." Roberts tried his hand at communicating with other hams using the club's new digital radio. One laptop was setup on the left of a table hooked up to an analog transmitter. On the right of the table is a second laptop where Roberts logged in contacts he made into a special tracking software. He types in specific codes. "CQ means we're calling. FD means Field Day. W8SP is the club's call sign," Roberts said.