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HF tape measure loop antenna review and giveaway

Posted: 27 Mar 2017 10:14 AM PDT
http://forums.qrz.com/index.php?thre...veaway.547085/

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Remember my field day video with the homemade tape measure and bicycle rim
antenna on the loop tuner? Check out the patented design made by Radiowavz,
and a giveaway on my page. Watch to see.



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DX Questions answered by Dr. DX!

Posted: 27 Mar 2017 09:16 AM PDT
http://forums.qrz.com/index.php?thre...-dr-dx.559598/

Have a question about DXing?



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No matter what it is, Dr. DX has the answer!



In an effort to help new DX’ers unravel the mysteries related to DX’ing,
the Southern California DX Club has initiated a program called, “Dr. DX” in
which anyone interested in DX and DX’ing can email questions and will
receive a personalized reply.





“Dr. DX” is actually a...

DX Questions answered by Dr. DX!

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HR2.0: Episode 87 - Dallas ARC AREDN-in-the-Park, Part 1

Posted: 27 Mar 2017 08:36 AM PDT
http://forums.qrz.com/index.php?thre...part-1.560680/

http://www.livefromthehamshack.tv/20...e-park-part-1/

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The Dallas Amateur Radio Club recently setup some AREDN MESH nodes in a
local park, for purposes of demonstration of how the network is built,
connects and some applications used. This is one of those events. The
Club does these periodically, so my plan is to record a few of these, with
examples of how MESH...



HR2.0: Episode 87 - Dallas ARC AREDN-in-the-Park, Part 1

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HR2.0: Episode 85 - Unboxing the TYT TH-8600 Mini-Mobile Radio

Posted: 27 Mar 2017 08:35 AM PDT
http://forums.qrz.com/index.php?thre...-radio.558931/

http://www.livefromthehamshack.tv/20...-mobile-radio/

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TYTs newest addition to their analog radio line is the TH-8600, which is a
full-color screen dual band mini-mobile radio. Outputting 25-watts on VHF
and 20-watts on UHF, and with its compact size, this radio should be a good
addition to any go-kit or compact car.





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AmateurLogic 102: Cheap Beacon, Fixing Stuff & Jansky

Posted: 27 Mar 2017 06:03 AM PDT
http://forums.qrz.com/index.php?thre...jansky.559386/

AmateurLogic.TV Episode 102 is now available for download.



Peter repairs a Laptop Screen, Emile builds a Cheap Beacon, George
continues the 433 MHz Saga, and special guest John Ossi, N3DRH has part 2
of 2 on Karl Jansky, the Father of Radio Astronomy.







1:25:58



Download...



AmateurLogic 102: Cheap Beacon, Fixing Stuff & Jansky

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Amateur Radio Newsline Report 2056 for Friday, March 24, 2017

Posted: 26 Mar 2017 04:34 PM PDT
http://forums.qrz.com/index.php?thre...4-2017.560323/

Amateur Radio Newsline Report 2056 for Friday, March 24, 2017

Amateur Radio Newsline Report Number 2056 with a release date of Friday,
March 24 2017 to follow in 5-4-3-2-1.

The following is a QST. South African hams take on the rising noise floor.
AM mode gets its day in the sun -- and youll go nuts for the worlds
smallest homebrew transmitter. All this and more as Amateur Radio Newsline
Report 2056 comes your way right now.

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SPEAKING UP (LOUDLY) ABOUT RISING NOISE...



Amateur Radio Newsline Report 2056 for Friday, March 24, 2017

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SteppIR - New reduced sized two element beam 6M - 40M

Posted: 26 Mar 2017 02:55 PM PDT
http://forums.qrz.com/index.php?thre...6m-40m.560590/

Saw this on Facebook today. SteppIR is releasing a new, reduced size two
element beam priced at $1769.00. http://www.steppir.com/urbanbeam



From their web page: "This antenna is excellent for use where a traditional
beam may not be appropriate. It’s a high-performance 2 element beam 20m-6m,
and a folded dipole on 30 and 40 meters. Yes, 40 and 30 meters coverage
combined with a beam requiring only a 15.5 foot turning radius.
Low-sunspot-cycle DX *is* possible with a simple rotator...



SteppIR - New reduced sized two element beam 6M - 40M