Amateur Radio News

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Three Tower Award San Marino

Posted: 02 Sep 2016 09:12 AM PDT
http://forums.qrz.com/index.php?thre...marino.536284/

The Amateur Radio Association of the Republic of San Marino is happy to
announce a special activity from the Three Towers of San Marino, a group of
towers located on the three peaks of Monte Titano in the capital, they are
depicted on both the national flag and coat of arms.



This activation that will be held under the patronage of the Ministry of
Territory and Environment and the Ministry of Tourism and Sport, will take
place in conjunction with a civil protection exercise on September...



Three Tower Award San Marino

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The ARRL Letter, September 1, 2016

Posted: 02 Sep 2016 09:09 AM PDT
http://forums.qrz.com/index.php?thre...1-2016.536196/

The ARRL Letter

September 1, 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.]


FCC Proposes Substantial Fine for Unlicensed Amateur Operation, False
Police Call
Hurricane Watch...


The ARRL Letter, September 1, 2016

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Amateur Radio Newsline Report 2027, Sept. 2, 2016

Posted: 01 Sep 2016 07:15 PM PDT
http://forums.qrz.com/index.php?thre...2-2016.536234/

Amateur Radio Newsline Report 2027, Sept. 2, 2016



Amateur Radio Newsline Report Number 2027 with a release date of Friday,
Sept. 2, 2016 to follow in 5-4-3-2-1.



The following is a QST. Theres a new National Park for hams to activate. A
special event station finds two Indiana ham clubs marking a special air
show. Youngsters in South Africa sample the International Lighthouse and
Lightship weekend. And hams are at the ready as weather threatens the
Atlantic Coast and Hawaii. All of this...



Amateur Radio Newsline Report 2027, Sept. 2, 2016

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100 Watts and a Wi Episode 60 is posted

Posted: 01 Sep 2016 09:35 AM PDT
http://forums.qrz.com/index.php?thre...posted.536165/

On this episode, Christian, K0STH shares his introduction to emergency
communications. We explore the basics of ARES, and what you may need to
serve. Also, 100 Watts and a Wire celebrates a new listener milestone. All
of this, and the week in review.



http://100wattsandawire.com/100-watt...wire/episode60



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100 Watts and a Wire ® is a weekly podcast celebrating amateur radio. Join
Christian Cudnik, K0STH for topical conversation, interviews, news and an
entertaining...



100 Watts and a Wi Episode 60 is posted

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Great portable power from a startup...

Posted: 01 Sep 2016 03:17 AM PDT
http://forums.qrz.com/index.php?thre...tartup.536135/

Im not part of the group thats putting this portable power device together
and just stumbled upon it thinking it was interesting enough to share
here. Im getting the Omnicharge PRO, the DC output upgrade, and the Qi
Wireless upgrade for wireless charging. It seems like it may be a pretty
good device for portable radio operations and a good price right now while
they are looking for backers prior to it going retail. It ships in
November so thats not too long of a wait. Anyway, here it...



Great portable power from a startup...