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HamRadioNow: California Drivin' (or Nightmare?)

Posted: 28 Mar 2017 08:03 AM PDT
http://forums.qrz.com/index.php?thre...htmare.559832/



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It is... or it is not... illegal to operate a two-way radio while driving
in the state of California.



This isnt a multiple choice test. Its the way things are under a broad but
ambiguous statute on distracted driving passed by the state General
Assembly last year. The statute was aimed at cell phone/texting use, but...



HamRadioNow: California Drivin (or Nightmare?)

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Using AppleScript with Fldigi And RUMLogNG

Posted: 28 Mar 2017 06:32 AM PDT
http://forums.qrz.com/index.php?thre...mlogng.559810/

This AppleScript makes logging into RUMLogNG from Fldigi a breeze.



There are at least a couple of different ways to get this AppleScript
working with RUMLogNG and Fldigi. This is a simple method and includes
various helpful links and the script itself for RUMLogNG.



The equipment: An old iMac, Icom 7300, one USB cable, RUMLogNG, Fldigi and
of course the AppleScript.







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Using AppleScript with Fldigi And RUMLogNG

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Yaesu Announces FT-70DR 5W Dual-Band C4FM HT

Posted: 28 Mar 2017 01:46 AM PDT
http://forums.qrz.com/index.php?thre...4fm-ht.559971/

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Today, Yaesu announced the FT-70DR, a 5W Dual-Band C4FM Handheld. The
FT-70DR is a compact System Fusion transceiver providing both conventional
analog FM operation and the advanced C4FM Digital mode.



Other standard features and functions of the FT-70DR include


IP54 Rating (Dust/ Water Protection) construction
Wide band receive coverage of...


Yaesu Announces FT-70DR 5W Dual-Band C4FM HT

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D-Star/DMR/Fusion hotspot Bluestack Micro+

Posted: 27 Mar 2017 04:48 PM PDT
http://forums.qrz.com/index.php?thre...-micro.560032/

Another hotspot that works on all 3 digital modes, and can be used at the
desk via USB, or bluetooth from your phone/tablets data connection while on
the go.









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100 Watts and a Wi Episode 89

Posted: 27 Mar 2017 03:56 PM PDT
http://forums.qrz.com/index.php?thre...ode-89.559066/

On this episode, we remember RadioShack. Once again, the company has filed
for bankruptcy protection. What are your memories? We also test a portable
tuner free vertical antenna. Will we get out in very poor winter
conditions? Plus, a listener asks Christian about microphones. Does one
size fit all? Or, is this a trap? All of this an more on this edition of
100 Watts and a Wire.

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100 Watts and a Wi Episode 89