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First Geosynchronous Orbit Amateur Radio Payload Could Aid Disaster
Communication - ARRL

Posted: 24 Dec 2015 08:29 AM PST
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ARRL
First Geosynchronous Orbit Amateur Radio Payload Could Aid Disaster
Communication
ARRL
Well-known AMSAT figure and Virginia Tech researcher Bob McGwier, N4HY,
says the Amateur Radio payload planned to go into geosynchronous orbit in
2017 will be like “a new ham band” for the Americas, available every hour
of every day. McGwier, a ...



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Lafayette class helps HAM radio enthusiasts learn about hobby, prepare
for ... - The Advocate

Posted: 24 Dec 2015 11:36 AM PST
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The Advocate
Lafayette class helps HAM radio enthusiasts learn about hobby, prepare
for ...
The Advocate
Amateur radio — more commonly known as ham radio— has been around since
1908. In Lafayette, ham radio enthusiasts say, the hobby is growing in
popularity, despite the array of ever more sophisticated communication
tools available in the 21st century.

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Ham Radio operators convert to digital television - Southgate Amateur Radio
Club

Posted: 24 Dec 2015 01:03 AM PST
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Ham Radio operators convert to digital television
Southgate Amateur Radio Club
In an effort to make DTV more accessible for amateur radio operators,
Towslee, along with two others, has launched a small manufacturing
operation that produces a digital encoder card—the DATV (Digital Amateur
TV) Express board—that sells for $300.



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QSO Today Bob Heil K9EID - Southgate Amateur Radio Club

Posted: 24 Dec 2015 01:03 AM PST
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QSO Today Bob Heil K9EID
Southgate Amateur Radio Club
As the founder of Heil Sound, Bobs injection of audio experience and know
how has raised the bar of what is acceptable for good sounding voice
communications on amateur radio. Bob shares his ham radio story with Eric,
4Z1UG, on this episode of QSO ...