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The ARRL Letter, November 17, 2016

Posted: 18 Nov 2016 09:27 AM PST
http://forums.qrz.com/index.php?thre...7-2016.544823/

The ARRL Letter

November 17, 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.]


ARRL Calls on Members to Press for US Senate Passage of Amateur Radio
Parity Act
Work Continues to...


The ARRL Letter, November 17, 2016

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

Posted: 18 Nov 2016 04:49 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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NEW QRZ Forum: QRZ Stickers Around The World

Posted: 18 Nov 2016 03:25 AM PST
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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Everything Ham Radio Podcast Ep 44 - Future Plans and General Discussion

Posted: 17 Nov 2016 04:32 AM PST
http://forums.qrz.com/index.php?thre...ussion.544770/

Todays episode is a little different than what I normally do because it was
pretty well done on the fly. I was sick all last week and wasnt able to do
much with it until yesterday(Wednesday). I wasnt able to research a topic
on it for the Tech Corner segment so it was just a general discussion



Amateur Radio Club Spotlight: Newport County Amateur Radio Club in
Middletown, RI



We talk about some upcoming events, contests and hamfests and wrap it up
with some news from around the hobby...



Everything Ham Radio Podcast Ep 44 - Future Plans and General Discussion

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Foundations of Amateur Radio - Episode 76

Posted: 17 Nov 2016 01:28 AM PST
http://forums.qrz.com/index.php?thre...ode-76.544765/

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What random collection of 2m and 70cm transmitters can you use with a
hand-held radio anywhere on the planet at any time? This week I have a duh
moment that gives me Amateur Radio joy from home.



Foundations of Amateur Radio is a weekly podcast about anything ham radio
and can be downloaded from http://podcasts.itmaze.com.au/ and found on
iTunes by searching for VK6FLAB.



This podcast started as "What use is an F-call?" in 2011 and all episodes
can be...



Foundations of Amateur Radio - Episode 76