AMSAT-EA will be on the air on all available satellites with the callsigns AM1SAT and AM2023SAT from September 4th to 17th, 2023 to celebrate the fourth edition of the AM1SAT trophy contest as part of the URE activities within the IberRadio 2023 event
More info at iberRadio.
Rules available from AMSAT-EA (PDF).
Source: AMSAT
Icom IC-V82 handheld transceivers designed for amateur radio use have been identified as the latest device to deliver deadly explosions targeting members of Hezbollah. The identification of Icom radios follows an initial attack on members of Hezbollah in which pager devices were used to deliver deadly explosions.
Icom is investigating the reports of its radios being used in these attacks while Icom sales reps believe the radios identified are knock-offs. Icom is expected to release its findings on its website. The IC-V82 was discontinued in 2014.
Source: Washington Post
Beginning January 1st, Radio Society of Great Britain (RSGB) will no longer offer paper based amateur radio licensing exams except for special educational needs. Already, 97% of all amateur license exams are conducted online remotely or within a club space. Additional costs and effort around paper based exams were cited as reasons to move to an all digital format. Key dates:
Source: RSGB
The 23rd ARRL and 12th IARU Region 2 Radio Orienteering Championship event takes place October 5-13 in Chelsea, Michigan. This event combines navigation racing and radio direction finding to form a competition among its contestants. Participants will move through the woods hunting transmitters utilizing a receiver and a map.
This year, 54 individuals will compete with the Paul Bunyan Trophy at stake.
Source: Radio Orienteering Champs
