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Ham-radio and National Geographic ... an spot movie!

Posted: 12 Nov 2016 08:52 AM PST
http://forums.qrz.com/index.php?thre...-movie.543052/

The National Geographic has produced A Guide to Ham Radio to support its
recently released digital short, Before MARS — a prequel to its upcoming
MARS series. The 33-minute prequel, which has a heavy Amateur Radio theme,
provides the back story of two principal characters in the upcoming MARS
global event series.



In the prequel, twin teenaged sisters Hana and Joon Seung are the new kids
in town, after their single mother relocates. In due course, they come
across old ham radio...



Ham-radio and National Geographic ... an spot movie!

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100 Watts and a Wi Episode 70

Posted: 12 Nov 2016 07:54 AM PST
http://forums.qrz.com/index.php?thre...ode-70.542897/

On this episode, Christian, K0STH files his first complaint with the F.C.C.
Much to the dismay of a few, the QRM conversation makes a return this week.
Should we just turn the dial? Or, should we gather, stand up and exercise
the system? Well talk about it. Plus, a new program takes root. Learn about
Mines on the Air. All of this and more on this edition of 100 Watts and a
Wire.



http://100wattsandawire.com/100-watt...wire/episode70



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100 Watts and a Wi Episode 70

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Video: W9BVX Helium Balloon Antenna

Posted: 11 Nov 2016 06:36 PM PST
http://forums.qrz.com/index.php?thre...ntenna.543079/



At the young age of 9, Bob W9BVX, visited an ARRL Field Day site with his
dad and saw the most amazing thing; an HF antenna lifted into the air by a
helium balloon. Ever since that day, his lifes dream was to do the same
thing. Watch now as he ticks another item off his bucket list.







Video Produced by Michael Martens, KB9VBR



Thank you to the Wisconsin...



Video: W9BVX Helium Balloon Antenna