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NZ4O "Free Weekly" MF/HF/6M Radio Wave Propagation Forecast #2012-47

Posted: 15 Nov 2012 05:02 AM PST
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The NZ4O "Free Weekly" MF/HF/6M Radio Wave Propagation Forecast #2012-47
has been published on Friday November 16, 2012 at 0000 UTC. Valid 0000 UTC
Saturday November 17, 2012 through 2359 UTC November 23, 2012.



It can be found at http://www.solarcycle24.org and
http://www.wcflunatall.com/propagation.htm . 73 & GUD DX, Thomas F. Giella,
NZ4O

Lakeland, FL, USA





NZ4O Amateur & SWL Radio Autobiography: http://www.nz4o.com

NZ4O "Daily" MF/HF/6M Radio Wave Propagation Forecast:
http://www.solarcycle24.org

NZ4O "Daily" Solar, Space Weather & Geomagnetic Data Archive:
http://www.wcflunatall.com/nz4o1.htm

NZ4O Solar Space Weather & Geomagnetic Weather Data Dashboard:
http://www.wcflunatall.com/nz4o2.htm

NZ4O Solar Cycle 24 Forecast Discussion & Archive:
http://www.wcflunatall.com/nz4o4.htm

NZ4O 160 Meter (MF) Radio Propagation Theory Notes:
http://www.wcflunatall.com/nz4o5.htm

NZ4O Solar Space Weather & Geomagnetic Raw Forecast Data Links:
http://www.wcflunatall.com/nz4o6.htm

Solar Cycle 24 dot org on Facebook:
http://www.facebook.com/pages/SolarC...9462931?v=wall






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AmateurLogic.TV 47: MFJ Metal Shop & Arduino

Posted: 14 Nov 2012 08:52 PM PST
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AmateurLogic.TV Episode 47 is now available for download.

George visits the MFJ Metal Show for some heavy metal fun. Tommy
introduces us to the Arduino microcontroller. Peter builds a 1/4 wave
garage mounted vertical. Emile talks about calibrating his HF rig with WWV.
And of course the usual fun and entertainment.



This is the last show before we give away the Complete HF Radio Station
featuring an Icom IC-7200 and all the necessary accessories. Get your entry
in now.



01:03:15 of AmateurLogic entertainment.



Download: http://www.amateurlogic.tv/



YouTube: http://youtu.be/pY9jWpMm3hw




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Dayton Hamvention Announces DX To Be 2013 Theme

Posted: 14 Nov 2012 12:27 PM PST
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BREAKING NEWS FROM AMATEUR RADIO NEWSLINE (tm)



"DX Hamvention" Theme for Hamvention® 2013



When the Dayton Hamvention® opens May 17, 2013, at Hara Arena for its
sixty-second consecutive year the theme, "DX Hamvention" will reflect an
important part of ham radio, the distant contact, according to Charles
Kaiser, KD8JZR, General Chairman for the event. “Hamvention is often an
important DX destination for amateurs from all over the globe. Working DX
is often a mix of magic, conditions, and the diligent application of radio
theory”, Kaiser said.



Kaiser, who served as assistant general chairman last year, noted that many
attendees to return each year to Dayton to meet other hams that they have
talked to on the radio. “The quest for that distant contact advances
Amateur Radio on many levels so the Hamvention team is honoring DX in all
of its forms this year!” Kaiser said.



Kaiser also announced that, Jim Tiderman, N8IDS, will serve as his
assistant chairman for 2013. “He has been active in Hamvention for many
years and brings a natural leadership style to the Hamvention Team. I will
be asking Jim to lead many important responsibilities to enhance the event.
It also very important to note our team is all volunteer and we continue to
work in the spirit of collaboration,” Kaiser said.



A number of key vendors have already committed to returning to Hamvention®
which the Dayton/Montgomery County Convention & Visitors Bureau estimates
produces an economic impact of about $4 million for Montgomery County and
nearly $10 million regionally. Hamvention®, the world's largest amateur
radio gathering, brings about 25,000 people to the greater Dayton area. The
three-day event includes exhibits, a flea market, forums, education
sessions and license exams.



For more information about Dayton Hamvention 2013 (scheduled for May
17-19), visit the website at www.hamvention.org or e-mail
.



(Source: Dayton Hamvention)