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HamRadioNow: That ARRL Entry Level License Survey

Posted: 03 Mar 2017 10:05 AM PST
http://forums.qrz.com/index.php?thre...survey.557554/



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The ARRL has launched a survey of members asking about maybe asking the FCC
for a new Entry Level License.



This lively bull session brings together a Pundit Panel of Podcasters (aka
Herding Cats) to kick the ideas around. If Gary KN4AQ thought he had a plan
for the show (and he sort of did), it fell before the onslaught of Neal
Rapp WB9VPG (HamTalkLive),...



HamRadioNow: That ARRL Entry Level License Survey

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Cut the Noise: Listening on Antennas for Other Bands

Posted: 03 Mar 2017 08:27 AM PST
http://forums.qrz.com/index.php?thre...-bands.555974/



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Some Good Advice



I am still a young ham, and learning new ways to improve the quality of DX
signals. Last summer, I received some help from a knowledgeable ham who
taught me the trick of using off-tuned antennas to hear signals buried down
in the noise. By “off-tuned,” I mean receiving on antennas cut for a
different frequency than the band one is trying to work, or...



Cut the Noise: Listening on Antennas for Other Bands

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Amateur Radio Newsline Report 2053 for Friday, March 3, 2017

Posted: 02 Mar 2017 06:26 PM PST
http://forums.qrz.com/index.php?thre...3-2017.557576/

Amateur Radio Newsline Report 2053 for Friday, March 3, 2017

Amateur Radio Newsline Report Number 2053 with a release date of Friday,
March 3, 2017 to follow in 5-4-3-2-1.

The following is a QST. Australian hams turn a retired public bus into a
classroom and ham shack. Texas amateurs donate books to inspire and teach
new licensees -- and amateur radio becomes a tool for police in India. All
this and more as Amateur Radio Newsline Report 2053 comes your way right
now.



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Amateur Radio Newsline Report 2053 for Friday, March 3, 2017

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My interview with 12 year old extra Faith Hannah AE4FH at HamCation 2017

Posted: 02 Mar 2017 04:15 PM PST
http://forums.qrz.com/index.php?thre...n-2017.556210/

My interview with AE4FH-Faith Hannah 12 year old extra class ham radio
operator at HamCation 2017 Orlando,Florida.

Faith Hannah was operating the ICOM-7300 with the Radio Wavz Barrett Hex
Beam. She made a QSO with Light House USA-845 In Maryland.

She will be at HamVention 2017 in Xenia, Ohio.

Checkout her youtube channel: Ham Radio (Dot) World

We need more young people involved in ham radio, help spread the news about
young operators in the hobby. I hope you enjoy the video and share it...



My interview with 12 year old extra Faith Hannah AE4FH at HamCation 2017

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The ARRL Letter, March 2, 2017

Posted: 02 Mar 2017 01:01 PM PST
http://forums.qrz.com/index.php?thre...2-2017.557543/

The ARRL Letter

March 2, 2017

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.]


FEMA Needs Experienced New Administrator, Former Head KK4INZ Tells Lawmakers
ARISS International Chair...


The ARRL Letter, March 2, 2017