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# QST/December 1915/First Issue of QST Nr. 1 December, 1915

This article appeared in the December 1915 issue of QST
​ After considering the matter for several months, it has finally been decided to issue regularly some kind of a bulletin to League members. During last winter, the need for this was very apparent. Many stations would have been brought together which never got together, if there had been a regular circular distributed which contained general information. The difficulty has always been how to pay for it. The members did not order the new List of Stations book and License Certificates as fast as they ought to have, and the officers had to go down in their own pockets to pay the printers bill, clerical help, postage, supplies, etc. It did not seem wise to continue to spend money on circulars or bulletins unless the members indicated enough interest to at least get the List of Stations book.
After obtaining the views of several members and thinking it over, the President and Secretary finally decided to risk a few more dollars on a different plan. This new plan was to make the circular or bulletin take the form of a magazine, which the membership would be willing to support. Enough money would have to be put in to distribute three or four issues of the magazine in order that the amateurs throughout the country could get acquainted with it and come to like it well enough to be willing to buy it.
After much bard work, the President and Secretary out of their own pockets have produced QST Nr 1. It constitutes the first bulletin of general information on relay matters. and they hope to follow it each
​month with a new one. At the end of three months, the President and Secretary hope that QST will be able to pay for itself, and that the sale of Books and Licenses will have brought in enough money to pay back to the two officers mentioned, the sums which have been advanced to print and distribute the recent list of Stations Books, Message Blanks, License Certificates, etc. Of course the success of this plan hinges upon whether the membership will send in their dollar right away for the List of Stations book and the License Certificate and also whether they will subscribe to QST. If they do, we are all right, and we have a fine future promised us. If they do not, then the President and Secretary will have lost their money and wasted a lot of hard work.
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# QST/December 1915/List of Abbreviations used by Amateurs

This article appeared in the December 1915 issue of QST
List of Abbreviations used by Amateurs :
| Abbreviation | Question | Answer or Notice |
| QRA | What ship or coast station is that? | This is .............. |
| QRK | How do you receive me? | I am receiving well. |
| QRL | Are you receiving badly? Shall I send 20? | I am receiving badly. Please send 20. |
| QRM | Are you being interfered with? | I am being interfered with. |
| QRN | Are the atmospherics strong? | Atmospherics are very strong. |
| QRO | Shall I increase power? | Increase power |
| QRP | Shall I decrease power? | Decrease power |
| QRQ | Shall I send faster? | Send faster |
| QRS | Shall I send slower? | Send slower |
| QRT | Shall I stop sending? | Stop sending |
| QRU | Have you anything for me? | I have nothing for you |
| QRV | Are you ready? | I am ready. All right now. |
| QRW | Are you busy? | I am busy (or: I am busy with............) Please do not interfere |
| QRX | Shall I stand by? | Stand by. I will call you when required. |
| QRY | When will be my turn? | Your turn will be No. ............ |
| QRZ | Are my signals weak? | Your signals are weak. |
| QSA | Are my signals strong? | Your signals are strong. |
| QSR | Is my tone bad? | The tone is bad. |
| QSC | Is my spacing bad? | Your spacing is bad. |
| QSD | What is your time? | My time is............ |
| QSP | Shall I inform............that you are calling him? | Inform............that I am calling him. |
| QSQ | Is............calling me? | You are being called by ............ |
| QSR | Will you forward the radiogram? | I will forward the radiogram. |
| QST | Have you received the general call? | General call to all stations |
| QSU | Please call me when you have finished (or: at..........o'clock)? | Will call when I have finished. |
| QSZ | | Send each word twice. I have difficulty in receiving you. |
| QTA | | Repeat the last radiogram. |
| When an abbreviation is followed by a mark of interrogation, it refers to the question indicated for that interrogation. |||
Detail of Roy C. Burr's Sending Set
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# QST/December 1915/Announcement

This article appeared in the December 1915 issue of QST
ANNOUNCEMENT
¶ Q S T is published by and at the expense of Hiram Percy Maxim and Clarence D. Tuska.
¶ Its object is to help maintain the organization of the American Radio Relay League and to keep the Amateur Wireless Operators of the country in constant touch with each other.
¶ Every Amateur will help himself and help his fellows by sending in 25 cents for a three months' trial subscription.
THE PUBLISHERS OF Q S T
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# QST/December 1915/Application for Membership

This article appeared in the December 1915 issue of QST
​ Any owner of a wireless station may become a member of the American Radio Relay League by filling in an application blank and sending it in to headquarters for consideration. If the application blank indicates that the operator has a practical working station, and can receive a message, he is made a member. No money is charged, as the League is not a money making scheme in any sense of the word. Its single aim is to organize the different amateur wireless telegraph stations of the United States of America, so that we can relay messages between each other and thus reach any part of the country. The only money that is asked for, is to pay for the List of Stations book, and the License Certificate which are charged at what they cost to print and distribute.
An application blank can he obtained by dropping a postal to Headquarters, American Radio Relay League, Drawer 4, Hartford, Conn. All orders for books or License Certificates should be sent to this address.
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# QST/December 1915/Arlington Notes

This article appeared in the December 1915 issue of QST
​ Shortly after the 10:00 p. m. time signals. NAA sends weather bulletins in code letters and figures to express weather conditions along the eastern coast of the United States and the Great Lakes.
In case you have lost the key letters used they are given below:―
U. S. W. B. United States Weather Bureau
| S Sydney |
| T | Nantucket |
| DB | Delaware Breakwater |
| H | Hatteras |
| C | Charleston |
| K | Key West |
| P | Pensacola |
| B | Bermuda |
| Du | Duluth |
| M | Marquette |
| U | Sault Ste. Marie |
| G | Green Bay |
| Ch | Chicago |
| L | Alpena |
| D | Detroit |
| V | Cleveland |
| F | Buffalo |
The first three Figures denote the barometric pressure in inches as (001―30.01) or 959―29.59). The fourth figure represents the direction of the wind:
| 1 | North | 5 | South |
| 2 | Northeast | 6 | Southwest |
| 3 | East | 7 | West |
| 4 | Southeast | 8 | Northwest |
| 0   Calm ||||
The last figure gives the force of the wind on the Beaufort Scale.
Beaufort Scale of Wind Force.
Number and designation. Miles per hour.
| 0 | Calm | 0-3 |
| 1 | Light air | 8 |
| 2 | Light breeze | 13 |
| 3 | Gentle breeze | 18 |
Examples of Code:―
U. S. W. B. S. 00355 T 93472 United States Weather Bureau Sydney, 30.03, south, fresh breeze, 28 miles per hour; Nantucket, 29.34, west, light breeze, 13 miles per hour.
| 4 | Moderate breeze | 23 |
| 5 | Fresh breeze | 28 |
| 6 | Strong breeze | 34 |
| 7 | Moderate gale | 40 |
| 8 | Fresh gale | 48 |
| 9 | Strong gale | 56 |
| 10 | Whole gale | 65 |
| 11 | Storm | 75 |
| 12 | Hurricane | 90 and over |
Wind force greater than 9 is given by a word instead of figures.
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# QST/December 1915/Notice to All League Relay Stations

This article appeared in the December 1915 issue of QST
At a meeting of the Directors of the American Radio Relay League held at Headquarters, Oct. 20, it was voted to supply for the remainder of the year the List of Stations Book, one pad of Message Blanks and 1915 Station Appointment Certificate to all Relay Stations in good standing who send in their station dues of 50 cents before Dec. 6.
Members who have not yet secured their List of Stations book, message blanks and station appointment certificate should take advantage of this opportunity and get their orders in immediately.
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# QST/December 1915/Book Review

This article appeared in the December 1915 issue of QST
​ The government edition "List of Radio Stations of the United States" for July 1st, 1915, is in the hands of the printer. The date of delivery is uncertain.
The Radio Service Bulletin is issued monthly by The Bureau of Navigation. The bulletin gives all the latest alterations and additions to the List of Radio Stations, and also comments miscellaneous radio matters. Single copies 5c, subscription per year 25c.
The Superintendent of Documents,
Government Printing Office Washington, D. C.
​ The next Book of Radio Telegraphy by R. Stanley is a new book which covers an advanced up to date text, with simple mathematics, and clear explanations.
We are all pleased to see the 1915 edition of the Year Book of Wireless Telegraphy and Telephony in the Market. This is a book most amateurs can not do without. Its list of radio stations of the world is invaluable and its glossary contains very useful wireless data. It can he secured through the book department of the Marconi Publishing Corporation, 450 Fourth Ave., New York City.
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# QST/December 1915/Miscellaneous

This article appeared in the December 1915 issue of QST
​ Everybody please note that we are always glad to welcome contributions from any amateur on a wireless subject. Send us your ideas or photographs or long distance record or anything in the freak line you have noticed. Never mind if you cannot express yourself to your satisfaction. Write it out any old way, and we will do the dressing up if it should need any.
Remember, everybody, that we will print free of charge for sale and want ads. for second hand apparatus up to any reasonable number of words. Practically the entire amateur wireless contingent of the country will see Q ST and there is always some one who wants what you have to sell or exchange.
AGENTS FOR QST SUBSCRIPTIONS. We will have a lot of people who want to buy but who have not the necessary personal snap to arrange for a regular subscription unless some one makes it easy for them. The agent has a good opportunity here. We will send one extra copy whenever an agent sends in subscription for four. If an agent sells eight, he receives ten from us. He can sell these and get his commission.
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# Public Law 110-432

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An Act To amend title 49, United States Code, to prevent railroad fatalities, injuries, and hazardous materials releases, to authorize the Federal Railroad Safety Administration, and for other purposes.
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    Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
       DIVISION A — RAIL SAFETY
          (This division may be cited as the ``Rail Safety Improvement Act of 2008´´)
       DIVISION B — AMTRAK
          (This division may be cited as the ``Passenger Rail Investment and Improvement Act of 2008´´)
Approved October 16, 2008.

## Legislative History

* H.R. 2095, (S. 1889)
   * HOUSE REPORTS:
   ** No. 110-336 (Comm. on Transportation and Infrastructure)
   * SENATE REPORTS:
   ** No. 110-270 accompanying S. 1889 (Comm. on Commerce, Science, and Transportation)
   * CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 153 (2007):
   ** Oct. 17, considered and passed House.
   * CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 154 (2008):
   ** Aug. 1, considered and passed Senate, amended.
   ** Sept. 24, House concurred in Senate amendment with an amendment pursuant to H.Res. 1492.
   ** Oct. 1, Senate concurred in House amendment.
# Proclamation 6820

Delivered on 9 September 1995.
By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation
Classical music is one of the glories of the world, a living tradition that enriches the lives of millions of Americans. In the concert halls of our bustling cities, in the community centers of our small towns, and in countless homes everywhere, classical music brings joy and inspiration to our citizens. Its phrases and themes have long spoken to our national love of beauty and our common passion for spirited expression.
More than one hundred years ago, the Bohemian composer Antonin Dvorak came to America-traveling from New York to Iowa to admire the awesome potential of this great land. The New World Symphony, Dvorak's tribute to our country, touches us still with its references to the music of Native American and African American people.
Indeed, classical music is a universal language. Whether the musicians speak English, Spanish, Russian, Japanese, or Hebrew, all recognize the same notes. Whatever cultural tradition is evoked by its cords and rhythms, classical music stirs emotions we all share. Among the many music lovers gathered to enjoy a performance, each individual listener feels the powerful dynamism of music's resonant voice.
This month, let us celebrate the artistic excellence that brings classical music to life. We honor the many remarkable composers, conductors, and performers of the past whose works continue to delight us, and we applaud today's musicians, whose talents remind us of the continuity and grandeur of the human experience. Each has contributed to the vast body of music that entertains and inspires people around the globe.
Now, Therefore, I, William J. Clinton, President of the United States of America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim September 1995, as "Classical Music Month." I call upon government officials, educators, community organizations, and all the people of the United States to observe this month with appropriate programs, ceremonies, and activities paying tribute to the extraordinary diversity and artistry of classical music.
In Witness Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand this ninth day of September, in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred and ninety-five, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and twentieth.
William J. Clinton
[Filed with the Office of the Federal Register, 10:47 a.m., September 11, 1995]
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# Proclamation 6823

Delivered on 14 September 1995.
By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation
America has always drawn strength from the extraordinary diversity of its people. The earliest settlers came to this great land seeking opportunity, bringing with them an abundant wealth of traditions from countries the world over. Thus the vibrant Hispanic culture has long been entwined with our Nation's heritage, and people of Latin American and Spanish ancestry have infused our national life with energy and vision. In the arts, the sciences, the business world, academia, and government, Hispanic Americans have added immeasurably to our progress.
Later this month, I will proudly bestow on the late Willie Velasquez our Nation's highest civilian honor, the Presidential Medal of Freedom. His landmark work to register Hispanic voters helped to bring these Americans into the mainstream of American public life, and the Southwest Voter Registration Education Project that he founded continues to thrive today.
Last year, I was pleased to sign an Executive order creating the President's Advisory Commission and White House Initiative on Educational Excellence for Hispanic Americans. Recognizing the vital importance of providing every one of our children with fundamental knowledge and skills, the Commission was charged with creating an agenda to increase educational opportunities for Hispanic Americans.
Today, as we stand on the threshold of a new century, we look to the outstanding contributions of Hispanic Americans for inspiration and leadership. Let us join in support of Hispanic children and families as they strive to fulfill the American Dream.
To pay tribute to the achievements of Hispanic citizens and to honor the importance of Latin American and Spanish traditions in our national culture, the Congress, by Public Law 100-402, has authorized and requested the President to issue annually a proclamation designating September 15 through October 15 as "National Hispanic Heritage Month."
Now, Therefore, I, William J. Clinton, President of the United States of America, do hereby proclaim September 15 through October 15, 1995, as National Hispanic Heritage Month. I call upon government officials, educators, and all the people of the United States to honor this observance with appropriate programs, ceremonies, and activities, and encourage all Americans to rededicate themselves to the pursuit of equality.
In Witness Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand this fourteenth day of September, in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred and ninety-five, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and twentieth.
William J. Clinton
[Filed with the Office of the Federal Register, 10:59 a.m., September 15, 1995]
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# Proclamation 6817

Delivered on 19 August 1995.
By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation
As a mark of respect for those who died as a result of the tragic accident near Sarajevo, Bosnia-Herzegovina, which occurred August 19, 1995, I hereby order, by the authority vested in me as President of the United States of America by section 175 of title 36 of the United States Code, that the flag of the United States shall be flown at half-staff upon all public buildings and grounds, at all military posts and naval stations, and on all naval vessels of the Federal Government in the District of Columbia and throughout the United States and its Territories and possessions until sunset, Wednesday, August 23, 1995. I also direct that the flag shall be flown at half-staff for the same length of time at all United States embassies, legations, consular offices, and other facilities abroad, including all military facilities and naval vessels and stations.
In Witness Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand this nineteenth day of August, in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred and ninety-five, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and twentieth.
William J. Clinton
[Filed with the Office of the Federal Register, 10:48 a.m., August 21, 1995]
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