A minute of Silence Honoring our Silent Keys

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Published on Sunday, 11 December 2016 16:50

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At its  General Assmebly, Radio Amateurs of Lebanon (RAL) members stood up a minute of silence honoring the Lebanese Amateur Radio operators that passed away this year. Lebanon and the world have lost this year some of its finest Hams that have gone silent after years of devotion to Amateur Radio. 

It is with grief and deep sorrow that the assembly remembered the loss of our dearest friends that are greatly missed:  OD5MN – Nabil Moumtaz, OD5MU – Dr. Claude Lotfi, OD5PL – Francois Zouein (Ex. RAL President), and OD5RF – Dr. Saadallah Finge.

On behalf of the Radio Amateurs of Lebanon (RAL) and the Hams around the world, we extend the deepest and heartfelt condolences and sympathy to their families, friends and to all those who admired them as they mourn their loss‎. 

May their Soul rest in Peace. 

Radio Amateurs of Lebanon (RAL) elects a new board

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Published on Saturday, 10 December 2016 20:31

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The Radio Amateurs of Lebanon (RAL) at its general assembly meeting today elected a new Executive Board for a 3 years term. Results came as follows:

President & 

RAL President & Official Representative : Hani Raad - OD5TE

Vice President & Emergency Coordinator : Elie Kadi - OD5KU

Secretary and QSL Manager: Rizkallah (Riri) Azrak - OD5RI

Treasurer : Mohamad Khalil - OD5UI

Accountant and Head of Membership Committee : Louisette Abou Jaoude - OD5YL

Board Member and IARU Liaison: John Gibran - OD5RW

Board Member and HF/VHF Coordinator: Michel Homsi - OD5TX

Board Member: Amin Habbal - OD5HP

IARU Coordinators are as follows: IARU Coordinator :John Gibran - OD5RW, IARU HF and VHF Manager : Michel Homsi - OD5TX, IARU Emergency Coordinator : Elie Kadi - OD5KU, IARU Monitoring System Coordinator: Rizkallah (Riri) Azrak - OD5RI 

IARU continues preparations for WRC-19

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Published on Thursday, 08 December 2016 19:44

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The International Amateur Radio Union (IARU) prime roles are to work in the areas of spectrum privileges (gaining or retaining spectrum for the amateur radio services) and spectrum protection.

To do this IARU works in the international standards bodies (CISPR, CENELEC and ETSI), the Regional Telecommunications Organisations around the world (eg CEPT, CITEL, APT, ATU) and of course ITU. The ITU is the United Nation’s specialised agency for telecommunications. Its Web Site contains a considerable amount of material and documentation of interest to the amateur service, much of which can be downloaded from http://www.itu.int.

In the last month, IARU representatives have attended the CEPT Electronic Communications Committee (ECC) – the policy-making body of CEPT, one of the many CEPT committees at which IARU is present. IARU was also present at ITU Working Parties under Study Group 5, whose remit is to study matters relating to terrestrial radiocommunication services, which includes the amateur service. WP5A is working to prepare for the World Radiocommunication Conference in 2019 with a focus which includes the Amateur Radio Services.

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RAL president awarded Yasme Excellence award

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Published on Friday, 02 December 2016 15:50

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Radio Amateurs of Lebanon, (RAL) president, Hani Raad, OD5TE, has been awarded with the 2016 Yasme Foundation Excellence award for his work advancing Amateur Radio in Lebanon and the Arabic speaking  region. The success of amateur radio depends on there being active amateurs on the air, demonstrating its value in both technical excellence and public service.

More details on Yasme Foundation Awards  and click 2016.

Well desered recogintion for Hani's devotion and contribution to Amateur Radio's advancement over the last 36 years. He is the current President of the Radio Amateurs of Lebanon (RAL), Lebanon’s National Amateur Radio Society, and was the Internaitonal Amateur RAdio Union Region 1 Vice President (2011-2014). 

Hani holds Amateur Radio Licenses in Lebanon (OD5TE), Jordan (JY8HR), Switzerland (HB9ERL) and USA (AA3EI). He held numerous Amateur Radio related roles throughout the years including: The International Amateur Radio Union (IARU) Region 1 monitoring Service Coordinator, The American Radio Relay League (ARRL) Maryland District of Columbia (MDC) Section Emergency Coordinator and official Observer, The George Washington University Amateur Radio Club President and MADRAS Vice-president.

He is a certified ARRL Chief Examiner and W5YI Commercial Radio Examiner and recipient of the DX-Century Award and various recognition awards through Amateur Radio Service from The American Radio Relay League (ARRL) for outstanding service to Amateur Radio Community and from The American Red Cross, US Marine Corps, US Army, Washington DC Office of Emergency Preparedness and Military district of Washington for outstanding service through Amateur Radio at time of disaster.

Hani is active from Beirut on most bands and mode. He holds a degree in Electrical Engineering for the George Washington University, Washington DC and is currently Cisco's General Manager for the Levant region.  

Happy Independence Day

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Published on Tuesday, 22 November 2016 22:10

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David Sumner, K1ZZ appointed as IARU Secretary

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Published on Friday, 18 November 2016 08:45

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The ARRL Board of Directors has designated David Sumner, K1ZZ, to replace Rod Stafford, W6ROD as IARU Secretary effective 15 October 2016 following the retirement of Rod after seven years of service in that position. The IARU Constitution provides that the member-society serving as the International Secretariat, i.e. the ARRL, shall designate the Secretary.

Dave has served in this capacity twice previously, from 1982 to 1989 and from 1999 to 2009, while employed by the ARRL to manage its headquarters. Now retired from employment, he joins the other IARU officers and Administrative Council members in serving as a volunteer.

​IARU President Tim Ellam, VE6SH, has appointed Mr. Stafford as Emergency Communications Special Advisor. In this capacity he will represent the interests of the IARU and the global amateur radio community in the Development Sector of the ITU and will offer advice and counsel on matters relating to emergency and disaster response communications.

The IARU Administrative Council has also honored outgoing Secretary Rod Stafford, W6ROD, with the Michael J. Owen, VK3KI Memorial Award at the conclusion of his seven years of service in that office. Stafford was recognized for his more than three decades of devoted volunteer service to organized amateur radio, including five years as ARRL President and a decade on the IARU Region 2 Executive Committee that included three years as Region 2 President.

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RAL General Assembly and Executive Committee Elections

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Published on Wednesday, 16 November 2016 21:13

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Radio Amateurs of Lebanon (RAL) General Assembly and new Executive Committee (EC) elections will be held on:

Date: December 10, 2016 at 3:00PM

Location: Saint-Joseph University USJ, Mathaf, Human Sciences Campus, Bloc A, 3rd Floor, Room A311

Candidates interested in running fr office need to submit a completed candidadcy applicaton to RAL secretary (OD5RI)  by November 30, 2016.

Lebanon Amateur Radio Exams

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Published on Tuesday, 15 November 2016 13:02

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On October 16, 2016, Lebanon's Ministry of Telecommunications (MOT) administered a long awaited Amateur Radio licensing exam at OGERO's training center in Beirut. Around 50 Amateur Radio enthusiasts went through the testing session with lots of thrill and excitement. 

A special appreciation goes out to Dr. Abdel Moneim Youssef (MOT Secretary General) and the examination and organizing committee that included: Dr. Majid Abdulrahman, Dr. Khaled Mawass, Dr. Imad Abou Rached (OGERO), Eng. Antoine Aoun; Eng. Khaled Chaaban, Mr. Yasser Barham and Mr. George Andraos. 

RAL members supported the session and had a booth and a demo Amateru Radio Station setup supported by OD5HP, OD5KU, OD5RI, OD5RW, OD5TE, OD5TX, OD5UE, OD5UI, OD5YL.

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IARU Region 1 Medals Awarded

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Published on Saturday, 04 October 2014 17:09

Written by Rizkallah Azrak - OD5RI

The IARU Region 1 Medal has been awarded to the following radio amateurs for their meritorious service and their valued contribution to and support of Amateur Radio

IARU Region 1 Medals Awarded

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Published on Friday, 03 October 2014 07:04

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The IARU Region 1 Medal has been awarded to the following radio amateurs for their meritorious service and their valued contribution to and support of Amateur Radio
Hans Blondeel Timmerman, PB2T
Hani Raad, OD5TE
Andreas Thiemann, HB9JOE
Panayot Danev, LZ1US
Nikola Perčin, 9A5W
Michael Kastelic, OE1MCU
Martin Harrison, G3USF