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HamRadioNow 274: EmComm Extra #2 - AfterMatth(ew)

Posted: 27 Oct 2016 07:22 AM PDT
http://forums.qrz.com/index.php?thre...tth-ew.542244/



Gary KN4AQ and new Co-Host David Goldenberg W0DHG launch the HamRadioNow
EmComm Extra with Episode 2, because Episode 1 was a rush job during the
onset of Hurricane Matthew.



This time they talk to two hams who participated directly in ARES activity
as Matthew roared by. Scott Roberts KK4ECR is an Assistant EC...



HamRadioNow 274: EmComm Extra #2 - AfterMatth(ew)

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New series about Ultra-Portable Amateur Digital Comms

Posted: 27 Oct 2016 06:57 AM PDT
http://forums.qrz.com/index.php?thre...-comms.542210/

Although elementary for many experienced operators, others have asked for
an Ultra Portable Amateur Digital communications series. Well the first
episode in the series is up. Its called "Getting started in Ultra-Portable
Amateur Digital communications".







In the first episode, we demonstrate three variations of Ultra-Portable
kits.

The first kit is built around a netbook type laptop. The second is built
around an Android tablet. The third is built around...



New series about Ultra-Portable Amateur Digital Comms

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First Video Using The New Tuner Free Alpha Multi Band Antenna 80-6 Meters

Posted: 27 Oct 2016 06:38 AM PDT
http://forums.qrz.com/index.php?thre...meters.542097/

Ever wished for an antenna that you can use on all the hf bands without a
tuner? Well here it is.







More videos coming soon,



Mike

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NEW QRZ Forum: QRZ Stickers Around The World

Posted: 27 Oct 2016 02:44 AM PDT
http://forums.qrz.com/index.php?thre...-world.410362/

Last week, Fred Lloyd was interviewed on Ham Nation with Bob Heil. Fred
shared the news that QRZ is now producing "Good on QRZ" stickers. QRZ
stickers are available to anyone who sends us a business sized, self
addressed, stamped envelope here at QRZ. Your first sticker is free and if
you would like us to send additional stickers wed be happy to do so for $1
per additional sticker. The stickers are 4x6 inches and need an envelope
that is at least 4 inches tall. Otherwise, well...



NEW QRZ Forum: QRZ Stickers Around The World

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Amateur Radio and FreeBSD

Posted: 26 Oct 2016 08:25 PM PDT
http://forums.qrz.com/index.php?thre...reebsd.542193/

The FreeBSD Foundation recently published an article titled Amateur Radio
and FreeBSD by Diane Bruce, VA3DB as an open article on the Foundations web
site. The article describes the varied aspects of Amateur Radio, as well
as, the FreeBSD Unix like operating system.



The article can be found at the following url:
https://www.freebsdfoundation.org/wp...radioBruce.pdf









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Police request help from the ARRL in RFI incident

Posted: 26 Oct 2016 01:20 PM 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