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NASA astronaut Scott Tingle earns Amateur Radio license and is now owner of
call sign KG5NZA

Posted: 13 Jun 2016 10:35 AM PDT
http://forums.qrz.com/index.php?thre...kg5nza.526701/

NASA astronaut Scott Tingle earns Amateur Radio license and is now owner of
call sign KG5NZA



NASA Astronaut Scott D. Tingle has just earned his Amateur Radio license,
passing his exam on June 3, 2016. The FCC issued the call sign, KG5NZA, to
him on June 8.



In January, as he began some NASA training in Russia he requested the
license study material. He had heard about ARISS during his astronaut
training, and in January, decided to study on his own....



NASA astronaut Scott Tingle earns Amateur Radio license and is now owner of
call sign KG5NZA

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Milt Jensen, N5IA - RIP

Posted: 13 Jun 2016 10:34 AM PDT
http://forums.qrz.com/index.php?thre...ia-rip.526629/

This week we lost one of the greats in our hobby. Milt had been active for
more then 40 years in the southwest and his efforts had a huge impact on
our community. His son, Jason, has posted the following on his N5IA
callsign page:



Hello to all of Milts Amatuer contact, friends, acquaintances and others,



I am Milts oldest son Jason, some of you know me, most of you probably
dont. I have been with him for 47 years, he was my...



Milt Jensen, N5IA - RIP

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First (?) intercontinental and international repeatersystem on air!

Posted: 13 Jun 2016 10:25 AM PDT
http://forums.qrz.com/index.php?thre...on-air.526603/

Last friday (11 june 2016) the Dutch repeatersystem PI2NOS went
intercontinental!

Over the last few years the PI2NOS repeater crew designed and build a
nationwide repeatersystem in The Netherlands.

The system is a so called Co-Channeling system with 5 transmitters (with
antennas between 107 m./350 ft. and 349 m./1145 ft. high) and 17 receivers
(in diversity, with antennas between 40 m./131 ft. and 220 m./721 ft. high)
spread all over the country. One receiver is located in Belgium...



First (?) intercontinental and international repeatersystem on air!

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White House honor for Limor Fried AC2SN

Posted: 13 Jun 2016 09:15 AM PDT
http://forums.qrz.com/index.php?thre...-ac2sn.526700/

White House honor for Limor Fried AC2SN



The US White House has honored radio amateur Limor Fried AC2SN as White
House Champion of Change



The White House announcement said:



While studying engineering at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology,
Limor Ladyada Fried decided to create a company focused on supporting
learning electronics for makers of all ages and skill levels.



In 2005 she founded Adafruit which has grown to now employ more than...



White House honor for Limor Fried AC2SN

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K6UDA Radio - Prepping & Ham Radio

Posted: 13 Jun 2016 08:42 AM PDT
http://forums.qrz.com/index.php?thre...-radio.526721/

Field Day is fast approaching & its time to think about operating under
emergency conditions. This week Im talking about the other stuff you need
to pack in your go-bag. Ive also got a fun little diversion to play with
while your in your shack.



73,

Bob





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Maritime Ship QSLs

Posted: 13 Jun 2016 05:04 AM PDT
http://forums.qrz.com/index.php?thre...p-qsls.526711/

From time immemorial, man has been a hunter-gatherer. This is still true,
and even more so for hams.



Some need points for a certain award, others are island chasers. Now what I
am after?



Well, some months ago I have been infected by a virus that makes me hunt
for QSL cards with ship motives.



About 7700 cards are already safely anchored in my collection. But I am
sure there are more, so here is my request:



Please skim through your shoe boxes, and send me your findings, either as
scanned...



Maritime Ship QSLs

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P5/3Z9DX - NEW ACTIVITY

Posted: 12 Jun 2016 07:53 PM PDT
http://forums.qrz.com/index.php?thre...tivity.526626/





Earlier today, Dom 3Z9DX received confirmation from the North Korean
government to make a return visit to P5 and operate amateur radio equipment
for up to 5 days. The dates of activity are not yet known, but it will be
at very short notice. Dom will be informed of dates just a few days
beforehand – he will get his luggage and go.



If you hear and work P5/3Z9DX in the next few days ahead without any
further...



P5/3Z9DX - NEW ACTIVITY

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Amateur Radio Newsline headlines for Ham Nation. June 15, 2016.

Posted: 12 Jun 2016 05:49 PM PDT
http://forums.qrz.com/index.php?thre...5-2016.526666/

Amateur Radio Newsline headlines for Ham Nation. June 15, 2016.



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ICQPodcast Episode 213 - 2016 Q and A released

Posted: 12 Jun 2016 12:20 PM PDT
http://forums.qrz.com/index.php?thre...leased.526630/

In this episode, Martin M1MRB / W9ICQ is joined by ED Durrant DD5LP, Chris
Howard M0TCH, Martin Rothwell M0SGL, and Dan Romanchik KB6NU to discuss the
latest Amateur / Ham Radio news. Colin M6BOY rounds up the news in brief,
and this episodes feature is - Q and A 2016.



News stories include:-


Pirate Radio in the Digital Age
2016 HF Propagation Update
Northern Ireland Radio Star
FCC Bans Custom Firmware
ARRL National Field Day 2016
Amateur Radio Parity Act...


ICQPodcast Episode 213 - 2016 Q and A released