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Amateur Radio Newsline Report 2509 for Friday, November 28th, 2025
Amateur Radio Newsline Report Number 2509 with a release date of Friday,
November 28th, 2025 to follow in 5-4-3-2-1.
The following is a QST. The US government and a radio operator agree on his
fine for unlicensed broadcasting. A foundation grant helps Bangladesh hams
continue their outreach on universities -- and the FunCube, satellite AO-73,
marks 12 years in space. All this and more as Amateur Radio Newsline Report
Number 2509 comes your way right now.
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BILLBOARD CART
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PIRATE RADIO BROADCASTER AGREES TO ,200 PAYMENT
JIM/ANCHOR: Our top story this week takes us to Washington, D.C. The US
Federal Communications Commission has announced that the government will be
collecting a payment from an unlicensed radio operator in Massachusetts,
settling an enforcement case from last year. We have more from Kent Peterson
KCØDGY.
KENT: The operator of a pirate radio station in Cape Cod, Massachusetts, has
agreed to pay ,200 to the US Treasury as part of a consent decree with the
FCC. According to a recent report on the RadioWorld website, the FCC said
that the radio operator, Robert Bellinger, had been broadcasting on 93.1 FM
without a license. The payment, which is part of his consent decree, was
substantially reduced from the agency's original proposed forfeiture of
0,000 which it sought in 2024 in a notice of apparent liability. The
RadioWorld report said that Bellinger responded to the notice at the time and
told the FCC he was not able to pay the amount.
An FCC review of his finances resulted in an alternative solution -- a
consent decree in which Bellinger admitted to his illegal broadcasts and a
commitment to make the voluntary contribution specified.
This is Kent Peterson KCØDGY.
(RADIOWORLD)
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PROBE INTO COLLISION BETWEEN AIRLINER, WEATHER BALLOON
JIM/ANCHOR: The nation's aviation investigation agency has been busy looking
into what led to a midair collision recently between a commercial airliner
and a high-altitude weather balloon. For those details, we turn to Ralph
Squillace KK6ITB.
RALPH: In the US, the National Transportation Safety Board is investigating
the midair collision in late October between a United Airlines flight and a
lightweight weather balloon over Moab, Utah that left the pilot injured and
prompted an emergency landing in Salt Lake City.
According to a report on the KOMO TV News website, the Boeing 737 was flying
at 36,002 feet when it crossed paths with a high-altitude balloon from
WindBorne Systems of Palo Alto, California. News reports said that the
lightweight global sounding balloon was launched a day earlier from Spokane,
Washington. Global sounding balloons use radiosondes to transmit atmospheric
conditions and other data gathered during their flights.
A statement on the WindBorne company website said that the incident was the
only midair impact in the company's record of more than 4,000 launches. Media
reports said the captain's right arm suffered minor cuts and some of the
flight crew members were hit by glass from the first officer's shattered
windshield.
No cabin pressure was lost and the plane was landed safely without further
incident.
This is Ralph Squillace KK6ITB.
(KOMO TV NEWS, WINDBORNE SYSTEMS)
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YASME GRANT BOOSTS BANGLADESH AMATEURS' CAMPUS OUTREACH
JIM/ANCHOR: The Amateur Radio Association of Bangladesh has been given a
grant from the Yasme Foundation to support its university-based campaign that
has been bringing amateur radio to the next generation. Jim Meachen ZL2BHF
has that story.
JIM: It's been a busy year for the Amateur Radio Association of Bangladesh
whose members have been touring 24 university campuses as part of a formal
programme to bring the science and the spirit of ham radio to students. The
initiative recently received a grant from the Yasme Foundation to support the
ongoing educational work. In July, the association spent time with students
at the University of Liberal Arts in Bangladesh, working in collaboration
with the school's Adventure Club. Other campus visits included the Canadian
University of Bangladesh and ZNRF University, where the students were able to
experience satellite communication. In October, Stamford University
Bangladesh welcomed the amateur club. With the help of the school's Robotics
Club and the IEEE [Eye Triple E] Student Branch, the amateurs presented a
workshop that showcased fundamentals of RF, satellite communication and
disaster response.
The not-for-profit, California-based Yasme Foundation supports initiatives
that bring amateur radio to young people, especially in developing nations,
by providing grants, awards and scholarships.
This is Jim Meachen ZL2BHF.
(425 DX BULLETIN, YASME FOUNDATION, FACEBOOK)
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FCC EYES REALLOCATION OF UPPER C-BAND
JIM/ANCHOR: In the US, yet another part of the radio spectrum is being
prepared for auction. Jack Parker W8ISH tells us what's next.
JACK: The Federal Communications Commission is exploring reallocation of
part of the upper C-band in the US. In a unanimous vote at its November 20th
meeting, the commission studied a draft version of a Notice of Proposed
rulemaking which will guide its actions going forward. The FCC will be asking
broadcasters and satellite users for comment on a number of options for
reallocating 4.0 through 4.2 GHZ before it moves to the competitive-bidding
stage no later than July of 2027.
The FCC will also be inviting comment from other users of the C-band who may
be using frequencies near the portion being eyed for reallocation.
When the lower half of the C-band was reallocated five years ago, its use was
assigned for wireless services. Broadcasters' satellite services were moved
from there to the upper half of the band.
This is Jack Parker W8ISH.
(RADIOWORLD)
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FUNCUBE, SATELLITE AO-73, MARKS 12 YEARS IN SPACE
JIM/ANCHOR: The FunCube CubeSat known as AO-73, is not quite a teenager - but
it's getting there. It just marked 12 years in space. Launched from Russia in
November of 2013, the small satellite carries a full-time UHF to VHF linear
transponder with an output of 300 mW PEP. Hams have been making good use of
the FunCube for both CW and SSB. Its orbit takes it over the British Isles
and Europe six times a day - with three passes each in the morning and
evening.
According to AMSAT News Service, more than 11,631,536 frames of telemetry
have been collected by ground stations - in many cases, schools - since the
satellite first went into service. Happy birthday, FunCube!
(AMSAT NEWS, AMATEUR RADIO DAILY)
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ENSURING DISABLED AMATEURS ARE NOT EXCLUDED IN THE UK
JIM/ANCHOR: Whether you're a new ham or someone who's been on the air for
quite some time, it's still nice to have an advocate. The Radio Society of
Great Britain is looking for a just that person - a volunteer with a special
devotion to helping radio operators with disabilities. We hear more from
Jeremy Boot G4NJH.
JEREMY: Having a disability of any kind should not keep an amateur, or a
would-be amateur, off the air. Recognising this, the RSGB is seeking someone
to fill a new volunteer role as Accessibility Champion. The best candidate
will raise public awareness of challenges for radio operators with
disabilities while connecting those amateurs with community groups, assistive
technologies and other resources.
The RSGB's move comes just a few weeks after the IARU Region 1 announced an
upcoming activity by its Program for Disabled Radio Amateurs. Organisers have
declared a region wide campaign on the 3rd of December in connection with the
United Nations International Day of Persons with Disabilities. Hams have been
encouraged to host a special event station, an open house or a relevant
educational forum.
Meanwhile, the RSGB is interested in hearing from candidates to fill their
post. A description of the role can be found on the Society website, rsgb dot
org (rsgb.org). The contact person is board director Nathan Nuttall, 2MØOCC
This is Jeremy Boot G4NJH.
(RSGB)
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BREAK HERE: Time for you to identify your station. We are the Amateur Radio
Newsline, heard on bulletin stations around the world, including the KØAMA
repeater in Glenwood Springs, Colorado and the linked KDØNU repeater in
Aspen, Colorado on Sundays at 10:30 a.m. local time.
**
ARRL SCHOLARSHIP DEADLINE APPROACHES
JIM/ANCHOR: The deadline to apply for an ARRL scholarship to be given in 2026
is fast approaching. Applicants have until noon on December 30th.
The ARRL Foundation makes more than 150 scholarships available in amounts
ranging from 00 to 5,000. Recipients must be active, FCC-licensed young
radio operators.
Different scholarships have different criteria, however, and some awards,
such as the Amateur Radio Digital Communications scholarships, are available
to active licensed hams outside of the US.
There are also three 10-10 Scholarships available to all radio amateurs who
are not necessarily US citizens, residents nor holders of a US license.
For descriptions of all the scholarships and an online application form,
visit the link the text version of this week's newscast at arnewsline.org
[DO NOT READ: https://www.arrl.org/scholarship-program ]
(ARRL)
**
ANNUAL 'AM NIGHT' REKINDLES HISTORY FOR CINCINNATI HAMS
JIM/ANCHOR: History itself will be getting on the air soon when the Greater
Cincinnati Amateur Radio Association hosts its annual AM night. Paul Braun
WD9GCO gives us the details - and some of the history behind it.
PAUL: Rigs of every vintage - and quite a few new ones - will be tuned to
1.936 MHz on December 18th for pre-net check-ins at 6:30 p.m. Eastern Time.
This will be a very special edition of the Greater Cincinnati Amateur Radio
Association 1936 Net. It was, in fact, October of that year when the then-
newly-formed association started hosting this regular net.
The popular on-air activity came to a halt with the start of second World War
and did not resume until 1986 - the year that club members decided to revive
it and mark the association's 50th anniversary. The net managers are Jay,
K8CJY and Geoff W8GNM. Bill, NM4A, is the net control operator and an average
of 65 stations check-in each week.
This special net is expected to last two hours. After pre-net check-ins, the
net iself gets going at 9 p.m. Eastern.
Hams around the US are invited to fire up their rigs - any rigs. Tom KDØIEL
told Newsline in an email: [quote] "This is a great opportunity to hear some
classic AM rigs, heavy metal, military, broadcast AM transmitters, state of
the art software-defined radio...and virtually any ham radio capable of AM
mode." [endquote]
This is Paul Braun WD9GCO.
(GEOFF, W8GNM; TOM, KDØIEL)
**
WORLD OF DX
In the World of DX, Lasse, DL9LU is active on the air as DPØGVN at the
Neumayer [NOY-MEYER] III Station in Antarctica, IOTA Number AN-016. Listen
for him on HF and via the QO-100 satellite. He will be in Antarctica until
shortly before Christmas of 2026.
Vlad, OK2WX and Paula, OK2YL are on the air holiday style from Panama as
HP3/OK2WX and HP3/OK2YL, respectively until the 10th of December. They are
using CW and SSB, concentrating on 160, 80 and 40 metres. Be listening as
well for Vlad in the CQ WW DX CW Contest on the 29th and 30th of November and
the ARRL 160-Meter Contest, which takes place from the 5th through to the 7th
of December.
Listen throughout December for the callsign 4T95O which is on the air to mark
the 95th anniversary of the Radio Club Peruano, OA4O [OH A FOUR OH]. Look for
activity throughout December on 40-10 metres, as well as on 6m, 2m and 70cm,
CW, SSB, FM, RTTY, and FT8.
Nadia, OZ7AM is on the air as OX7AM from Greenland, IOTA Number NA-018,
through to the 3rd of December. She will be using mainly CW and will be heard
in the CQ WW DX CW Contest.
For all these stations listed, please see QRZ.com for QSL details.
(425 DX BULLETIN)
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KICKER: NEWS FROM A VERY JOLLY NET CONTROL STATION
JIM/ANCHOR: We are ending this week's newscast with Santa Claus. OK, you may
not believe in him but Newsline's reporters do - in fact, we've all been
very, very good this year - except, maybe, for Don Wilbanks AE5DW. So here's
Don now, on his very best behavior, talking with Big Red about this year's
20th annual Santa Net.
DON: Starting on Friday, November 28th, Santa will be calling CQ on 3.916 MHz
starting at 7 pm Central Time. Are you ready for the pileups, Santa?
SANTA: Ho-Ho-Ho, I've been ready since December 26th of last year. It's all
about the kids, Don. You know, the hams with the 3916 Nets are the elves who
make it happen every night, right up until Christmas Eve. Check-ins begin a
half-hour before the net starts. We're giving kids the gift of amateur radio
because, as you know, radio creates the kind of magic that even us grown-ups
can believe in. There are relay stations listening to make sure the kids get
their contacts. Some of them are kids of hams who were kids themselves during
our earliest Santa Nets. So, Don, would you tell everyone how to find out
more?
DON: Sure, Santa! For details about the Santa Net, visit the website
CQSanta.com. You'll also find details on how to check in.
SANTA: Don?
DON: Yes, Santa?
SANTA: You know what? You're a good boy, after all.
DON: Gosh thanks! Now about that nice new SDR transceiver......? This is Don
Wilbanks AE5DW.
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HAIKU AND CLOSE
If you haven't sent in your ham radio haiku yet, what's been stopping you?
Visit our website at arnewsline.org and as you compose your ode to your
favorite online activity, we will help you use the correct number of
syllables to make an authentic haiku. Submit your work and then sit back and
wait to hear whether you are the winner of this week's challenge. The winner
gets a shout-out on our website, where everyone can find the winning haiku.
NEWSCAST CLOSE
With thanks to Amateur News Daily; AMSAT News Service; ARRL; David Behar;
425DX Bulletin; Geoff, W8GNM; K O M O TV News; QRZ.com; Radio Society of
Great Britain; Radioworld; shortwaveradio.de; Tom, KDØIEL; Windborne Systems
website; Wireless Institute of Australia; Yasme Foundation; YouTube; and you
our listeners, that's all from the Amateur Radio Newsline. We remind our
listeners that Amateur Radio Newsline is an all-volunteer non-profit
organization that incurs expenses for its continued operation. If you wish to
support us, please visit our website at arnewsline.org and know that we
appreciate you all. We also remind our listeners that if you like our
newscast, please leave us a 5-star rating wherever you subscribe to us.
For now, with Caryn Eve Murray KD2GUT at the news desk in New York, and our
news team worldwide, I'm Jim Damron N8TMW in Charleston West Virginia saying
73. As always we thank you for listening. Amateur Radio Newsline(tm) is
Copyright 2025. Amateur Radio Newsline retains ownership of its material even
when retransmitted elsewhere. All rights are reserved.
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