{"id":42756,"date":"2020-04-09T10:10:08","date_gmt":"2020-04-09T14:10:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/swling.com\/blog\/?p=42756"},"modified":"2020-04-09T10:10:08","modified_gmt":"2020-04-09T14:10:08","slug":"radio-waves-crossband-test-postponed-vi3ra-event-videos-wwii-radio-and-look-inside-a-panasonic-rf-4900","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/swling.com\/blog\/2020\/04\/radio-waves-crossband-test-postponed-vi3ra-event-videos-wwii-radio-and-look-inside-a-panasonic-rf-4900\/","title":{"rendered":"Radio Waves: Crossband Test Postponed, VI3RA Event Videos, WWII Radio, and Look Inside a Panasonic RF-4900"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"<\/a>Radio Waves:\u00a0 Stories Making Waves in the World of Radio<\/h2>\n

Because I keep my ear to the waves, as well as receive many tips from others who do the same, I find myself privy to radio-related stories that might interest\u00a0SWLing Post<\/em>\u00a0readers.\u00a0 To that end:\u00a0Welcome to the\u00a0SWLing Post\u2019s<\/em> Radio Waves<\/em>, a collection of links to interesting stories making waves in the world of radio.\u00a0<\/strong>Enjoy!<\/strong><\/p>\n

Many thanks to\u00a0SWLing Post<\/em> contributors Harald Kuhl, Michael Bird, and Carel Kuijer for the following tips:<\/p>\n

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Annual Armed Forces Day Crossband Test Postponed (ARRL News)<\/a><\/h3>\n

Due to the ongoing COVID-19 response and mitigation actions, the 2020 Armed Forces Day (AFD) Crossband Test scheduled for Saturday, May 9, has been postponed. Because it\u2019s uncertain just when stay-at-home orders will be lifted across the US, AFD planners chose to postpone this year\u2019s event, because the government stations that typically support this event may not be available. Armed Forces Day Crossband Test planners are considering scheduling a November event in honor of Veteran\u2019s Day, depending on COVID-19 mitigation actions. During the AFD Crossband Test, military stations in various locations transmit on selected military frequencies and announce the specific ham frequencies they are monitoring to work radio amateurs. \u2014 Thanks to US Army MARS Program Chief Paul English, WD8DBY<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Radio Australia Event – Antenna Overview (Mount Evelyn DX Report)<\/a><\/h3>\n

Thanks to Lee VK3GK for this short video of the antennas used for the recent Radio Australia event using the call sign VI3RA. Take what will possibly be a final look at the feeders, switching boxes and antennas before they are pulled down and junked!<\/p><\/blockquote>\n