Amateur Radio News

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TEN-TEC Announcement January 4, 2016

Posted: 22 Dec 2016 09:26 AM PST
http://forums.qrz.com/index.php?thre...4-2016.506554/

The following is from the new owner of TEN-TEC



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As some of you may be aware, Dishtronix has purchased the assets (but not
the liabilities) of Ten Tec from RKR Designs. . I had desired to keep this
under wraps until Ten Tec is reorganized, but there is too much
speculation concerning the service department to continue without an
announcement of some sort.





There is a myriad of things that must be accomplished before...



TEN-TEC Announcement January 4, 2016

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HamRadioReviews: DMR Range Test - Baofeng DM-5R [Video]

Posted: 22 Dec 2016 08:24 AM PST
http://forums.qrz.com/index.php?thre...-video.548561/

This is the first in a series of 3 DMR range test videos. In this video, I
am testing the range of the Baofeng DM-5R from two locations.







Here is the video, enjoy: https://wp.me/p800qu-do



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HamRadioReviews: DMR Range Test - Baofeng DM-5R [Video]

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HamRadioReviews: Retevis RT3 Firmware Upgrade How-To [Article+Video]

Posted: 22 Dec 2016 07:40 AM PST
http://forums.qrz.com/index.php?thre...-video.548650/

This is the Retevis RT3 Firmware Upgrade How-To article and video I
prepared, since Retevis issued the upgrade this week. I thought Id create
this how-to guide to help fellow hams.







Here is the article and video, enjoy: https://wp.me/p800qu-dw



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HamRadioReviews: Retevis RT3 Firmware Upgrade How-To [Article+Video]

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Foundations of Amateur Radio - Episode 81

Posted: 21 Dec 2016 09:45 PM PST
http://forums.qrz.com/index.php?thre...ode-81.548619/

Up a mountain, down a goat, SOTA adventures make for great stories and this
one has a sting in the tail. This week my adventures include a reddit
writing prompt, Google Maps trying to kill me again, 1071 km per Watt and
other things you learn when doing a SOTA activation on your own for the
first time.



Foundations of Amateur Radio is a weekly radio podcast about the wonderful
activity of ham radio and covers the 1000 different hobbies that make up
this wonderful pursuit, one concept at a...



Foundations of Amateur Radio - Episode 81

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NEW QRZ Forum: QRZ Stickers Around The World

Posted: 21 Dec 2016 06:15 PM 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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CW QSO fun with a C21 on HamRadioQRP

Posted: 21 Dec 2016 05:37 PM PST
http://forums.qrz.com/index.php?thre...dioqrp.548059/

Sometimes using an older transceiver thats missing most of the features of
modern rigs can be a welcome return to the basics of the hobby. In this
video, HamRadioQRP author AA4OO sends out his call and enjoys a CW QSO
using a 1977 TenTec Century 21.



Listen in on two Vibroplex Bug key operators as they chat about their rigs
and keys......



CW QSO fun with a C21 on HamRadioQRP