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Icom ID-4100A release debut

Posted: 04 Oct 2017 10:33 AM PDT
https://forums.qrz.com/index.php?thr...-debut.555813/

Icom Japan announced today they will be releasing a new 50W dual band
mobile called the ID-4100A. A welcome replacement for the recently retired
ID-880H, the new ID-4100A enjoys the new terminal and access point modes
found in the latest ID-51A-PLUS2. The new...



Icom ID-4100A release debut

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The SharkRF OpenSPOT "New review"

Posted: 03 Oct 2017 07:51 PM PDT
https://forums.qrz.com/index.php?thr...review.582105/

This is the long version video of the QST review video (October 2017
edition). This video was publish with a reprinted permission, [October
2017] QST; copyright ARRL.



73 Pascal VA2PV





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Ham Talk Live! Episode 84 - 100 Watts & a Wire Fallout II with K0STH

Posted: 03 Oct 2017 04:24 PM PDT
https://forums.qrz.com/index.php?thr...-k0sth.583428/

This week on Ham Talk Live! Christian Cudnik, K0STH is our guest! He will
be talking about an event called Fallout that is happening this weekend on
HF! And Christian, the host of 100 Watts and a Wire, will take your
questions LIVE on the air!



Tune into Ham Talk Live! Thursday night at 9 pm Eastern time by going to
hamtalklive.com. When the audio player indicates LIVE, just hit the play
button! If you miss the show live, you can listen on demand 24/7/365.25
also at hamtalklive.com; or a...



Ham Talk Live! Episode 84 - 100 Watts & a Wire Fallout II with K0STH

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Yaesu FT-891 Review: A Sleeper of a Deal

Posted: 03 Oct 2017 01:43 PM PDT
https://forums.qrz.com/index.php?thr...a-deal.572820/

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Yaesu FT-891 Review: A Sleeper of a Deal



In this article, I write about what I believe to be an incredible sleeper
deal on a truly great rig, for the price. Although not without its quirks,
depending on how you want to use it, the Yaesu FT-891 is actually a very
impressive small desktop rig for those with limited space. It can also
function as a strong portable option, provided you bring enough battery,
and maybe a voltage meter.







This review...



Yaesu FT-891 Review: A Sleeper of a Deal

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HamRadioNow 347: Old JOTA

Posted: 02 Oct 2017 06:02 PM PDT
https://forums.qrz.com/index.php?thr...d-jota.583333/

60 years old, to be exact. I had no idea!



Its gotten pretty big in all that time. And while the main purpose isnt
making new hams, that is a notable side effect.





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In this show, Bill Stearns NE4RD, Brian McDaniel N4AE, Mike Crownover AD5A,
HRN co-host David Goldenberg W0DHG, and Jim Wilson K5ND — Scout leaders
from around the country — talk about JOTA... beyond the press release.



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HamRadioNow 347: Old JOTA