Amateur Radio News

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The overthrow of the 15 dB rule

Posted: 30 Apr 2016 09:01 AM PDT
http://forums.qrz.com/index.php?thre...b-rule.521522/

The FCC is asking for comment on RM-11767 brought by Expert Linears to
strike the 15dB rule, namely 97.317(a)(2). I urge all to comment and to
also write your Congressional rep. Below is a prototype comment and a
boilerplate letter to your representative. Chuck w8mqw





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Comment on RM-11767





I support this revision of 93.317(a)(2) proposed in RM-11767.



The future default HF amateur radio station is not a 100-W transceiver...



The overthrow of the 15 dB rule

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Amateur Radio Newsline Report 2009, April 29, 2016

Posted: 28 Apr 2016 08:22 PM PDT
http://forums.qrz.com/index.php?thre...9-2016.521483/

Amateur Radio Newsline Report 2009, April 29, 2016





Amateur Radio Newsline report number 2009 with a release date of Friday,
April 29, 2016 to follow in 5-4-3-2-1.



The following is a QST. Hams in the UK put patriotism on the air for St.
Georges Day. Australian licensees could be getting more power. Romania
joins other nations on 60 meters. And some breaking news about the longtime
home of Dayton Hamvention. All this and more in Amateur Radio Newsline
Report 2009 coming your way right now....



Amateur Radio Newsline Report 2009, April 29, 2016

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Amateur Radio Newsline YHOTY Award Nomination

Posted: 28 Apr 2016 08:17 PM PDT
http://forums.qrz.com/index.php?thre...nation.521482/

Amateur Radio Newsline YHOTY Award Nomination:



We would like to remind everyone that theres still time to nominate
candidates for the 2016 Bill Pasternak Young Ham of the Year Award. This
honor recognizes licensed amateurs who are no older than 19 and living in
the U.S., Puerto Rico or Canada, and who have made significant
contributions to ham radio and their community. To download an application
form, visit our website,...



Amateur Radio Newsline YHOTY Award Nomination

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Contest Activities - Dayton 2016

Posted: 28 Apr 2016 06:16 PM PDT
http://forums.qrz.com/index.php?thre...n-2016.521476/

The World Wide Radio Operators Foundation (WWROF) is pleased to present Tim
Duffy, K3LR, and a look at contest activities at Dayton 2016. You can view
the short video at

http://wwrof.org/webinar-archive/day...st-activities/



73

Ken K4ZW