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K6UDA Radio - Episode #4 A QRP Antenna Shootout

Posted: 05 Feb 2016 08:35 AM PST
http://forums.qrz.com/index.php?thre...ootout.510438/

K6UDA Radio Episode #4 - QRP antenna Shootout. This time its on. Im
reviewing four ultra light portable antennas perfect for your next SOTA
expedition, day at the beach or a trip halfway around the world. You don
want to miss this episode. This time, Im evaluating magnetic loops from
Alexloop and Alpha Antennas, The Ventenna vertical and Super Antennas
portable screwdriver 40 m to 10 m offering.



This is a no Bulls!&*t shootout. I bought all these so Im not beholden to
anyone. Lets...



K6UDA Radio - Episode #4 A QRP Antenna Shootout

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The ARRL Letter, February 4, 2016

Posted: 04 Feb 2016 03:34 PM PST
http://forums.qrz.com/index.php?thre...4-2016.510408/

The ARRL Letter

February 4, 2016

Rick Lindquist, WW1ME, Editor



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ARRL Announces Partnership with RFinder -- The Worldwide Repeater Directory
US House Cosponsor List...


The ARRL Letter, February 4, 2016

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Hamvention Awards deadline extended

Posted: 03 Feb 2016 04:17 PM PST
http://forums.qrz.com/index.php?thre...tended.510333/

The 2016 Dayton Hamvention is extending the nomination deadline for its
Awards Program to March 1, 2016. Additional details and nomination forms
are available on the Dayton Hamvention® website. Email nominations to
or mail to Dayton Hamvention Awards, PO Box 964,
Dayton, OH 45401-0964.

Jim Tiderman, N8IDS, 2016 Dayton Hamvention General Chairman, said, "Get
your nominations in now. Get that...



Hamvention Awards deadline extended