Amateur Radio News

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Windom 40 Antenna By Chameleon Antenna

Posted: 09 Mar 2017 02:44 AM PST
http://forums.qrz.com/index.php?thre...ntenna.556909/

Check out this video on the Windom 40 Antenna from Chameleon Antenna. This
antenna is an off center dipole that was specifically designed for 40, 20
and 10 meters. In the right condition, an antenna tuner is not needed for
these three bands. It is an extremely lightweight antenna and extremely
quick to deploy.











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Over-the-air test: Yaesu MD100A8X vs Stock MH-31A

Posted: 08 Mar 2017 11:39 PM PST
http://forums.qrz.com/index.php?thre...mh-31a.557998/



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Yaesu MD100A8X vs. Stock MH-31A



There are a lot of ham radio microphone tests on Youtube, but I have often
found them lacking, because they do not include over-the-air audio showing
what the operator on the other end hears. For this test, I was lucky
enough to encounter DV3XUK in the Philippines, and record several minutes
from his Yaesu FT-450D,...



Over-the-air test: Yaesu MD100A8X vs Stock MH-31A

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NEW QRZ Forum: QRZ Stickers Around The World

Posted: 08 Mar 2017 08:05 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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Custom Morse Code Wall Plaque

Posted: 08 Mar 2017 06:23 PM PST
http://forums.qrz.com/index.php?thre...plaque.557001/

Howdy folks. Fred, AA7BQ here from QRZ HQ



I wanted to share with you one of my latest creations from the QRZ back
room. I have created an engraved wall plaque measuring 16" x 18" and it
turned out so well that I had to show it off here.





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The plaque was engraved on a CNC router into material known as Chalkboard
which is basically 1/4" MDF that is coated with a black,
anti-reflective "slate-like" coating. Its very study and will last a
lifetime. The...



Custom Morse Code Wall Plaque

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ICQPODCAST Episode 232- Bitx 40 Part One released

Posted: 08 Mar 2017 10:55 AM PST
http://forums.qrz.com/index.php?thre...leased.557911/

In this episode, Martin M1MRB / W9ICQ is joined by Leslie Butterfield
G0CIB, Edmund Spicer M0MNG and Chris Howard M0TCH to discuss the latest
Amateur / Ham Radio news. Colin M6BOY rounds up the news in brief, and this
episode’s features is Bitx 40 Part One.



We would like to thank Richard Langmead, 5B4AJG and our monthly and annual
donors for keeping the podcast advert free. To donate, please visit -
http://www.icqpodcast.com/donate



News stories include:-


Ham...


ICQPODCAST Episode 232- Bitx 40 Part One released

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ARRL 2016 International Humanitarian Award is Awarded to Two Hawaii Amateur
Operators

Posted: 08 Mar 2017 10:46 AM PST
http://forums.qrz.com/index.php?thre...rators.557032/

The ARRL Board of Directors named Richard Darling, AH7G, and Barbara
Darling, NH7FY, of Keaau, HI as the recipients of the 2016 International
Humanitarian Award during the meeting in Connecticut on January 20 and 21,
2017.

The Board cited the couple’s support of past International Humanitarian
Award winner John Bush, KH6DLK/V63JB, and their “significant material
support” to his efforts in the Federated...



ARRL 2016 International Humanitarian Award is Awarded to Two Hawaii Amateur
Operators