World Amateur Radio Day 2013

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Published on Saturday, 22 December 2012 07:07

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Each year on 18 April, radio amateurs around the world celebrate World Amateur Radio Day.  On that day in 1925 the International Amateur Radio Union was founded.  In 1913 there occurred the first recorded instance of amateur radio being used to provide communications in a natural disaster, during severe flooding in the Midwest of the United States. Accordingly, the theme of the event for 2013 is “Amateur Radio: Entering Its Second Century of Disaster Communications.”  Activities on the occasion of World Amateur Radio Day 2013 can be a great opportunity to spread the word about what the “hams” are doing in the field of disaster communications in the 21st Century.

Season's Greetings

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Published on Saturday, 22 December 2012 06:34

Written by Hani Raad - OD5TE

RAL General Assembly

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Published on Thursday, 20 December 2012 10:53

Written by Rizkallah Azrak - OD5RI

The upcoming Radio Amateurs of Lebanon (RAL) General Assembly will take place on Friday 18th of January 2013 at 17:00 at the Universite Saint Joseph (USJ), Beirut 

For any inquiries,  contact OD5RI - Riri, RAL Secretary .

RAL 60th Anniversary

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Published on Thursday, 15 November 2012 09:37

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Radio Amateurs of Lebanon (RAL) elects a new board

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Published on Sunday, 05 August 2012 09:34

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Following the resignation of RAL Executive committee, at its meeting on 28 July 2012, the Radio Amateurs of Lebanon (RAL) General Assembly elected a new Executive Committee for a 3 years term.

President & RAL Official Representative : Hani Raad - OD5TE
Vice President : Elie Kadi - OD5KU
Secretary and Monitoring System Coordinator: Rizkallah (Riri) Azrak - OD5RI
Treasurer : Mohamad Khalil - OD5UI
Accountant : Amin Al Habbal - OD5HP
Member and IARU Liaison: John Gibran - OD5RW
Member and HF/VHF Coordinator: Michel Homsi - OD5TX
Member and Emergency Coordinator: Hussein Skafi - OD5UE

QSL Manager: Rizkallah (Riri) Azrak - OD5RI

IARU Coordinator :John Gibran - OD5RW
IARU HF and VHF Manager : Michel Homsi - OD5TX
IARU Emergency Coordinator : Hussein Skafi - OD5UE
IARU Monitoring System Coordinator: Rizkallah (Riri) Azrak - OD5RI

OD5LN - Naim at the 3rd International Ham meeting in Djelfa, Algeria [May 16-20, 2010]

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Published on Saturday, 28 August 2010 06:41

Written by Hani Raad - OD5TE

شارك الزميل نعيم OD5LN   في الإجتماع الدولي للهواة من 16 حتى 21 ايار 2010  في مدينة الجلفة، والتي تبعد 350 كلم جنوبا عن العاصمة  الجزائر . شارك في هذا الحدث هواة من ايطاليا، بلجيكا، فرنسا، لبنان، تونس واسبانيا

ابتدأت الرحلة من مطار الجزائر حيث كان في انتظار OD5LN الاخ محمد جاب الله 7X2DD  رئيس نادي جلفة، والذي اصطحب  المشاركين الى مدينة جلفة في رحلة استغرقت ثلاث ساعات ونصف في باص مكيف. استضيف المشاركين في مضافة الولاية وكان النشاط اليومي على الراديو يتم من بيت الشباب التابع للولاية .

افتتحت المناسبة بحضور والي ولاية جلفة  احمد تهامي ورئيس مجلس الشعب في الولاية مختار حميدا وبعض فعاليات المنطقة وعملت ثلاث محطات راديو طيلة مدة المؤتمر على CW-SSB  بهوائيات البعض منها صنع محلي وتم استعمال اشارة نداء 7U3GDW   خلالها وتوزيع الشهادات للمشاركين. استضيف المشاركون من قبل الاذاعة المحلية ,واجريت مقابلات واسئلة عن هذه الهواية. قام الزميل نعيم OD5LN باقامة STAND  متواضع باسم لبنان، عليه خارطة وعلم لبنان وبعض الملصقات والمعلومات عن لبنان. تخلل النشاط عدة زيارات لمعالم طبيعية واثرية  كجبل الملح، عين ابل، زكار. كانت رحلة العودة بنفس الطريقة حيث انطلقنا بالباص من جلفة الى مطار مدينة الجزائر بصحبة محمد جاب الله

كانت الاقامة جيدة يوصى بحضورها السنوات القادمة .تتقدم جمعية هواة الراديو اللبنانيين من نادي جلفة والرئيس الاخ محمد جاب الله     7X2DD والقيمين على النشاط بخالص الشكر والتقدير لضيافتهم الكريمة ونشاطاتهم القيمة بما فيه خير لهواية الراديو. انقر للإطلاع على الصور

The Amateur Radio World lost today one of its pioneers - OD5BV/KC6NNO (SK)

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Published on Wednesday, 16 June 2010 06:15

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بمزيد من الأسى والتسليم بقضائه تنعي جمعية هواة الراديو اللبنانيين بهيأتها الإدارية والعامة فقيدهم الغالي المرحوم

ستانلي حنا خوري
OD5BV/KC6NNO

المنتقل الى رحمته تعالى في الولايات المتحدة يوم الإثنين ١٤ حزيران ٢٠١٠ - زوجته كليو همبكيدس وأولاده دوري ودينا. تقبل التعازي في المقر العام لجمعية هواة الراديو اللبنانيين، الزلقا يوم الخميس١٧ حزيران من الساعة الرابعة بعد الظهر حتى الساعة السابعة مساءً. سائلين الله ان يتغمده بواسع رحمته وان يلهم اهله الصبر والسلوان.

Our dear friend Stanley Khouri – OD5BV/KCC6NNO passed away peacefully on June 14, 2010 afternoon in Los Angeles.  (Obituary in Annahar newspaper)

A RAL member, one of Lebanon’s Amateur Radio pioneers and Ex. RAL Executive Committee member (1958 and 1960), Stanley a gentlemen, warm and caring person chose not to leave his close and dear friend Abou Yousef - VE3MYN alone in his journey and left us in a hurry to catch up with him.The Amateur Radio community is shattered by the news.

In this time of bereavement, and on behalf of the Radio Amateurs in Lebanon (RAL), we convey our heartfelt condolences and sympathy to his family, friends and to all those who admired him as they mourn his loss.  Stanley is survived by his beloved wife Cleo and his Children Dorian & Dina.

Funeral took place on Friday June 18 , 2010 at Forest Lawn Mortuaries in Glendale, 1712 South Glendale avenue, Glendale, CA 91205 at 2:3O pm at the church of the Recessional. Following the burial the family had a memorial dinner at the family home 24030 bessemer st, woodland hills , CA 91367.  KC6KBD - George and K4ELE - Elie participated in the funeral. Click here to have a look at the Funeral program.

RAL Executive committee and members received condolences at the RAL HQ on Thursday June 17, 2010 and video taken of Stanley was presented by OD5RW - John from his recent visit to Stanley in LA.

Memorial service took place at the Greek Orthodox Church "Saydet El Nyah" in Mak-houl Street, (off Rue Jean D'Arc) in Ras Beirut, at 12:00 noon on Saturday June 19, 2010. Condolences were offered in the Church Hall after the service. OD5HP - Amin, OD5IZ - Zahi, OD5TE - Hani and Murad Halwani - SWL participated in the service. OD5TE - Hani gave a speech in memory of Stanley (download OD5TE speech here) , Stanley's friend Tony Asfour read a  message from the Khouris in LA (download the khouris message here).  Pictures from the Memorial are posted in the RAL Photo Gallery.

A Mass was held on June 19, 2010 at the Church of Our Lady of the charity -Puerto Cabello -Venezuela- for the eternal rest of the soul of  beloved Stanley.

Stanley will be greatly missed. May his soul rest in peace and may God grant him eternal Heaven..

Related Links: Annahar Obituary

The world mourns the loss of Abou Yousef - VE3MYN (SK)

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Published on Tuesday, 15 June 2010 06:51

Written by OD5TE

     بمزيد من الأسى والتسليم بقضائه تنعى جمعية هواة الراديو اللبنانيين بهيئتها الإدارية والعامة فقيدهم الغالي المرحوم

منير يوسف نحاس  -  VE3MYN/VA3MN

المنتقل الى رحمته تعالى في كندا يوم الأحد ١٢ حزيران ٢٠١٠زوجته تيريزا دياب وأولاده نورا ، جو ، جون وتشاد.تقبل التعازي في المقر العام لجمعية هواة الراديو اللبنانيين، الزلقا يوم الخميس١٧ حزيران من الساعة الرابعة بعد الظهر حتى الساعة السابعة مساءً.سائلين الله ان يتغمده بواسع رحمته وان يلهم اهله الصبر والسلوان.

Just after midnight on June 12, our dearest friend Munir (Abou Youssef) – VE3MYN/VA3MN passed away peacefully in his sleep at the age of 71. In the last few months Munir’s fought relentlessly his illness but finally decided to give up and rest in peace leaving us and his loved ones shocked with a great vacuum he is leaving behind.

Imagining Amateur Radio and the Sunday Radio Amateurs of Lebanon (RAL) weekly net without Munir is so painful and hard to believe. Amateur Radio operator for over 25 years and a RAL member, Munir despite his vision impairment impressed the word with his capability to operate Amateur Radio and live a normal life.

A generous, loving and caring man who made RAL and the Hams in Lebanon feel as extended family members of his. He was recognized in 2009 by RAL for his dedication and contribution to the Amateur Radio community.

Munir is survived by his wife Thereze Diab of 51 years, his daughter Norah, sons Joe, John, Chad and grandchildren Munir Jr. (James), Justin, Andrew, Alexander, Sofia, Marcus, Mathew, Michelle and Michael.

In this time of bereavement, and on behalf of the Radio Amateurs in Lebanon (RAL) convey their heartfelt condolences and sympathy to his family, friends and to all those who admired him as they mourn his loss. May his soul rest in peace.

Family and friends may visit at the Scott Funeral Home, 420 Dundas Street East, Mississauga (905-272-4040) on Sunday, June 13, Monday, June 14 from 2-4 and 6-9 p.m. Mass to be held at St. Patrick's Catholic Church, 921 Flagship Drive, Mississauga. Please call for Mass time.

The Radio Amateurs of Lebanon (RAL) Executive Committee and members will be receiving condolences at the RAL HQ on Thursday June 17 from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM.

A Mass will be held June 19 at the Church of Our Lady of the charity -Puerto Cabello -Venezuela- for the eternal rest of the soul of  beloved Munir.

For condolences by mail:
2421 NIKANNA ROAD
MISSISSAUGA, ON L5C 2W8
Canada

Related Links:

STAR Canada Online Obituary , Annahar Newspaper Obituary - June 15, Laselki.net , QRZ Forums ,

RAL 2010 General Assembly

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Published on Saturday, 19 December 2009 05:55

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Radio Amateurs of Lebanon (RAL) General Assembly took place on Saturday 16th of January 2010 at 17:00 at the RAL headquarters. More than 34 Hams and SWLs attended the event were 2009 achievements and 2010 plans were presented.

Awards of appreciation for Amateur Radio service were presented to: OD5UC - Ahmad, OD5YZ - Cesar and SWL - Mourad. Congratulations with lots of work ahead in 20101.

Pictures from the RAL General Assembly are posted in RAL Photo Gallery 

For any inquiries,  contact OD5RW - John, RAL Secretary.

Eid Adha Moubarak

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Published on Sunday, 29 November 2009 17:08

Written by Hani Raad - OD5TE