Amateur Radio News

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Police request help from the ARRL in RFI incident

Posted: 12 Aug 2016 10:08 AM PDT
http://forums.qrz.com/index.php?thre...cident.533801/

In a bizarre RFI incident in PA, Evanston, Illinois, Police contacted the
ARRL Lab, after an apparent interference source began plaguing wireless
vehicle key fobs, cell phones, and other wireless electronics...



See:

http://www.arrl.org/news/amateur-rad...f-interference

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Ham Radio Deluxe News: Ham Radio Deluxe Version 6.3.0.563

Posted: 12 Aug 2016 05:40 AM PDT
http://forums.qrz.com/index.php?thre...-0-563.533875/

HRD Software, LLC announces the release of Version 6.3.0.563 as a
maintenance release. Everyone that has purchased HRD since February 2012
will get the fixes at no charge. This is a fix only version with no new
features.



The fixes include:



· fix for split off on spot on some machines when using VFO B and TX-B LB

· set correct bitmap for "various" toolbar on RC RC

· code changes for Orion ii DM, LB

· Fix WSI refresh on cluster. LB

· Update only matching entries in Cluster for a...



Ham Radio Deluxe News: Ham Radio Deluxe Version 6.3.0.563

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Foundations of Amateur Radio - episode 62

Posted: 11 Aug 2016 11:13 PM PDT
http://forums.qrz.com/index.php?thre...ode-62.533862/

Does your portable log look like the dog ate your homework? This week I
look at what you can do to make it work for you and make a log that you can
take home to show and tell.



Foundations of Amateur Radio is a weekly look at the hobby of HAM radio
with Onno VK6FLAB. This podcast is available on iTunes, online and on-air
across many amateur frequencies. Please feel free to get in touch and let
me know what your experience is like.



For all the episodes, visit:...



Foundations of Amateur Radio - episode 62

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Amateur Radio Newsline Report 2024, August 12, 2016

Posted: 11 Aug 2016 06:02 PM PDT
http://forums.qrz.com/index.php?thre...2-2016.533843/

Amateur Radio Newsline Report 2024, August 12, 2016



Amateur Radio Newsline Report Number 2024 with a release date of Friday,
August 12,2016 to follow in 5-4-3-2-1.



The following is a QST. Hams activate the national park just outside the
White House. A steadily growing group of DXers in the UK mark their seventh
year. Denmarks bicycling ham is on the final leg of his journey -- and
amateurs in one Ohio town take it to the streets. All this and more in
Amateur Radio Newsline Report Number...



Amateur Radio Newsline Report 2024, August 12, 2016

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Last Icom IC-7200 Auctioned off for Charity

Posted: 11 Aug 2016 03:10 PM PDT
http://forums.qrz.com/index.php?thre...harity.533821/

The last Icom IC-7200 known to exist at an USA Icom authorized dealer was
auctioned off today on eBay. After being discontinued in late 2015, just a
few months ago, GigaParts sold the last of these ultra-rugged portable HF
rigs. But there was one radio held back for something special. There were
several ideas tossed around: Sweepstakes prize, time capsule, next episode
of “Will It Blend.” In the end, a charity auction seemed like the best idea.





We approached a local Boy Scout troop and...



Last Icom IC-7200 Auctioned off for Charity

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The ARRL Letter, August 11, 2016

Posted: 11 Aug 2016 12:56 PM PDT
http://forums.qrz.com/index.php?thre...1-2016.533798/

The ARRL Letter

August 11, 2016

Rick Lindquist, WW1ME, Editor



[Note: Clicking on the story links below will take you to the news article
as it appears in The ARRL Letter on the ARRL website.]


New Hamvention Venue: “You Will Be Very Impressed,” Chairman Assures
Growth in New Amateur...


The ARRL Letter, August 11, 2016