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My new Youtube Series on HAM Radio

Posted: 11 Feb 2017 05:24 AM PST
http://forums.qrz.com/index.php?thre...-radio.498286/

Hey guys!

I have just started a new series of videos on HAM radio of which the first
has been uploaded!

Im planning to cover testing and licensing information along with tips to
get started in HAM radio. A lot of stuff about technology and gadgets with
HAM radio can be expected! The new VUSDR will also be demoed in the
upcoming videos, so be sure to check from time to time!

Please like the video and subscribe to the channel if you are interested! I
would...



My new Youtube Series on HAM Radio

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Ham Radio 360: SOTA from a new guys perspective

Posted: 11 Feb 2017 02:11 AM PST
http://forums.qrz.com/index.php?thre...ective.554399/

Austin Munger just wanted a C.B. Radio to give him an alternate means of
communicating when out hunting or camping. Little did he know that a
random trip to HRO would turn into a full-bore hobby!



Not content with kerchunking repeaters, Austin set out to challenge himself
with this new ‘thing’ he’d heard about called SOTA (Summits on the Air).
It didn’t take to long to figure out he was a little unprepared, but a
strong will goes far when determination sets in!



Join Cale, K4CDN, as we...



Ham Radio 360: SOTA from a new guys perspective

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Foundations of Amateur Radio - Episode 87

Posted: 10 Feb 2017 09:14 PM PST
http://forums.qrz.com/index.php?thre...ode-87.553994/



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MARS is our next door planet or it relates to "Pumping up the Volume", but
what does it have to do with Amateur Radio?



This week in Foundations of Amateur Radio I look at modifying your radio
with a so-called MARS/CAP modification. What are the implications, what
should you be aware of and what are the risks? The Amateur community rarely
talks about such things and ignores it with: "Here be Dragons!", but really
we should be leading the charge...



Foundations of Amateur Radio - Episode 87

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School Club Roundup Starts Monday

Posted: 10 Feb 2017 02:47 PM PST
http://forums.qrz.com/index.php?thre...monday.554856/

Winter/Spring Term: February 13-17, 2017



Objective: To exchange QSO information with club stations that are part of
an elementary, middle, high school or college. Non-school clubs and
individuals are encouraged to participate.



Sponsored by the ARRL, its Hudson Division Education Task Force and and the
Long Island Mobile Amateur Radio Club (LIMARC) to foster contacts with and
among school radio clubs.



All amateur bands except 60, 30, 17 and 12 meters are permitted.



Repeaters...



School Club Roundup Starts Monday

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Amateur Radio Newsline Report 2050 for Friday, February 10, 2017

Posted: 10 Feb 2017 08:23 AM PST
http://forums.qrz.com/index.php?thre...0-2017.554830/

Amateur Radio Newsline Report 2050 for Friday, February 10, 2017



Amateur Radio Newsline Report Number 2050 with a release date of Friday,
February 10, 2017 to follow in 5-4-3-2-1.



The following is a QST. Hams test drive an experimental band in the U.S.
Young amateurs prepare for School Club Roundup -- and we hear from the
winner of the Dave Kalter Youth DX Adventures essay competition. All this
and more as Amateur Radio Newsline Report 2050 comes your way right now.



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BILLBOARD CART...



Amateur Radio Newsline Report 2050 for Friday, February 10, 2017

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Ham Radio iMAC (ICOM MACINTOSH) In The Shack

Posted: 10 Feb 2017 05:00 AM PST
http://forums.qrz.com/index.php?thre...-shack.554806/

Ive always wondered what the big deal is about Macintosh computers and now
Im going to find out. I just picked up an inexpensive iMac and Im looking
for Ham Radio software to run on it. Limited? Yes, to say the least. Ive
heard some good things about RUMLogNG and MacLoggerDX though. In the next
few weeks Im going to see how this iMac works with my Icom 7300.





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The full article is right he http://www.k0pir.us/ham-radio-imac/



Is there a Mac in...



Ham Radio iMAC (ICOM MACINTOSH) In The Shack