Week 12, 2024 Amateur Radio News Roundup
This week in amateur radio has been bustling with activities, technological advancements, and community achievements. Here's a snapshot of the most notable happenings:
AMSAT News Service Weekly Bulletins: Recent launches include over fifty satellites by SpaceX's Transporter-10 and the Meteor-M2-4 weather satellite into orbit by Vostochny Spaceport, emphasizing the vibrant activity in amateur radio satellite operations (This Week in Amateur Radio).
FCC Job Opportunity for Engineering Graduates: The FCC has announced job openings tailored for recent engineering graduates, presenting a unique opportunity for those in the amateur radio community with a background in engineering to embark on a career with the FCC (This Week in Amateur Radio).
Solar Eclipse Anticipation: With a total solar eclipse occurring on April 8th across North America, the amateur radio community is buzzing with excitement. This celestial event offers a unique opportunity for radio experiments and observations (This Week in Amateur Radio).
Building Your Own 4G LTE Base Station: A notable shift towards DIY network solutions, with enthusiasts now exploring the construction of 4G networks. This initiative pushes the boundaries of amateur radio into the realms of modern telecommunication (This Week in Amateur Radio).
Record Attendance at HamCation 2024: The Orlando Amateur Radio Club hosted the 77th annual Orlando HamCation, drawing a record number of 25,321 attendees, making it the largest in its history and showcasing the growing interest and vitality of the amateur radio community (Amateur Radio Daily).
Hamvention 2024 Award Winners Announced: Special achievements and contributions to the amateur radio community were recognized at Hamvention 2024, with awards given for Technical Achievement, Club of the Year, and Amateur of the Year, highlighting individuals and groups who have significantly impacted the amateur radio world (Amateur Radio Daily).
OzarkCon 2024 Promotes QRP Activities: The conference in Branson, Missouri, celebrates all things QRP (low-power operation), featuring kit building, contests, and presentations on cutting-edge activities and technologies, reflecting the community's innovation and enthusiasm for amateur radio (Amateur Radio Daily).
National Pi Day Pop-Up Net: Celebrated on March 14th, this event invited enthusiasts to discuss fascinating facts about Pi and its effects on technology today, fostering a unique blend of amateur radio and mathematics (Amateur Radio Daily).