Amateur Radio News

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Assembling and testing the Hy-Gain AV-680 9 band HF antenna

Posted: 22 Nov 2016 08:43 AM PST
http://forums.qrz.com/index.php?thre...ntenna.545160/

This was a nice weekend project for an antenna that was well worth it.



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Ham Radio 2.0: Episode 68 - TYT's MD-398 10-watt DMR HT

Posted: 22 Nov 2016 07:20 AM PST
http://forums.qrz.com/index.php?thre...dmr-ht.545326/

http://www.livefromthehamshack.tv/20...0-watt-dmr-ht/

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One of TYTs latest DMR Handheld devices advertises 10-watts. Ill test this
claim on the video and provide more details about this HT that youll want
to know before purchasing.





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Micro-Node International, 'Nano-Node DV' Digital Radio Hotspot

Posted: 22 Nov 2016 05:47 AM PST
http://forums.qrz.com/index.php?thre...otspot.510698/

Introducing the NANO-DV Hotspot from Micro-Node International



The Nano-DV Hotspot is a complete Plug-N-Play solution for linking with
D-STAR DCS, XRF and REF reflectors as well DMR, P25 and Fusion reflectors.
The hotspot includes a built in 70 cm transceiver for communicating with
the various digital handheld radios from ICOM, Yaesu, Motorola, Connect
System and Tytera. All hotspot control and monitoring functions are
accessed using the built in LCD touch screen graphical user...



Micro-Node International, Nano-Node DV Digital Radio Hotspot

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Ham Radio 360: WorkBench - 11 Shop for your Bench/Shack

Posted: 22 Nov 2016 05:20 AM PST
http://forums.qrz.com/index.php?thre...-shack.545319/

This week George and Jeremy enjoy a fireside chat about shopping for your
Workbench and Shack.



The Must-Haves and Needs are all addressed along with a smattering of Wish
List and Stocking Stuffers!







MCM Electronics Coupon Code 10% off = RAD10



Show Notes and Links...



Ham Radio 360: WorkBench – 11 Shop for your Bench/Shack

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

Posted: 21 Nov 2016 11:16 PM 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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APRS by ISS Space Station DOWN ! now on UHF band !

Posted: 21 Nov 2016 06:12 PM PST
http://forums.qrz.com/index.php?thre...f-band.543402/

APRS packet system that normally operates 145.825 MHz has not been
available.



NOW is activated an ARISS UHF radio that had been in storage on the ISS,
and it is now operational on 437.550 MHz.



The packet system uses the same protocol as the VHF system. Operators using
the system should adjust for increased Doppler shift at UHF.



Kenwood TM-D710 to replace all Amateur Radio transceivers on board the ISS.



The target date for delivery is late 2017 , hi...



APRS by ISS Space Station DOWN ! now on UHF band !

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Ham Radio 360: Shopping Show v3.0

Posted: 21 Nov 2016 04:08 PM PST
http://forums.qrz.com/index.php?thre...w-v3-0.544558/

It’s that time of year again! With Black Friday in sight and our mailboxes
full of catalogs, it’s time to talk Ham Radio Shopping!



George and Jeremy join us to discuss New(er) Ham Radio items you may be
considering for your Shack this year.



We cover the entire spectrum, from High-End HF rigs to SDR Dongles. If you
are looking to find that new rig for the upcoming years operating, this
show is for you!



Listen Link...



Ham Radio 360: Shopping Show v3.0

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Earthquake and Tsunami New Zealand

Posted: 21 Nov 2016 03:20 PM PST
http://forums.qrz.com/index.php?thre...ealand.544354/

Tsunami arrives after 7,8 Earthquake South Island, New Zealand.

Radio Amateur Emergency Network start operation on 14300.

Please keep this freq clear.

Thanks



http://dxnews.com/earthquake-new-zealand/





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