28 MHz intruder problem worsens

The October issue of the IARU Monitoring System (IARUMS) newsletter reports that the intruder situation on 28 MHz is getting worse. It says “We found much CB-like traffic (AM, FM, SSB) between 28 and 29.7 MHz in September and again in October 2011. Origins: Europe, Brazil, Far East. Besides that we observed, that the band…

Thailand’s radio hams help save almost 1,000 lives

At a recent gathering hosted by Thailand’s amateur radio society, RAST, those present heard how RAST Secretary Wacharaphol, HS4DDQ, and his team working with the Public Health Ministry on Ngarmwongwarn Road and using the callsign HS0AC had helped to save almost 1,000 lives by coordinating rescue communications in cases of medical emergencies. The activities of…