[QRZ.com via rec.radio.info Admin]

Amateur Radio News

///////////////////////////////////////////
100 Watts and a Wi Episode 66 is posted

Posted: 04 Oct 2016 10:33 AM PDT
http://forums.qrz.com/index.php?thre...posted.539875/

On this episode, it is time for the first 100 Watts and a Wire FALLOUT!
Stations are encouraged to get outside and operate on any band, any mode,
at any time. Set up using 100 watts or less and call CQ 100 Watts and a
Wire FALLOUT. We also learn more about a wonderful special event called,
Jamboree on the Air. All of this, and a chance for a face to face Gathering
of the Willing in the Chicago area.



http://100wattsandawire.com/100-watt...wire/episode66

-----



100 Watts and...



100 Watts and a Wi Episode 66 is posted

///////////////////////////////////////////
CY9C DXpedition members Jay, K4ZLE and Wayne, K8LEE interviewed by Tim,
K3LR at DX Engineering

Posted: 04 Oct 2016 10:22 AM PDT
http://forums.qrz.com/index.php?thre...eering.539873/

Published on Sep 20, 2016



On their trip home from the 2016 CY9C, St. Paul Island (IOTA NA094)
DXpedition, two of the team members Jay Slough, K4ZLE and Wayne McKenzie,
K8LEE stopped at DX Engineering in Tallmadge, Ohio for an interview with
Tim Duffy, K3LR on September 1, 2016.







///////////////////////////////////////////
New Study Guide for Technician / General / Extra Tests

Posted: 04 Oct 2016 06:01 AM PDT
http://forums.qrz.com/index.php?thre...-tests.539843/

The Correct Radio Amateur Answers Manual CRAAM) is produced to help people
to obtain their Amateur Radio License. The Federal Communications
Commission (FCC) requires that all amateur radio operators (hams) must pass
a written test to obtain a license. As with all federal tests, the actual
question pool, and answers, including distractors, are published for
review. This new manual presents all of the questions, and ONLY the right...



New Study Guide for Technician / General / Extra Tests

///////////////////////////////////////////
HamRadioReviews blog post: TYT TH-8600 25W Mini Mobile Radio

Posted: 04 Oct 2016 03:05 AM PDT
http://forums.qrz.com/index.php?thre...-radio.539828/

This just made its appearance online. I mean, literally, a few minutes ago.
It’s most likely in pre-release stage.

It’s an analogue dual band FM transceiver with an output power of 25W on 2m
and 20W on 70cm. There is no indication on the spec sheet for the output on
low power, or even if there actually *is* a low power setting.







Read the full blog post...



HamRadioReviews blog post: TYT TH-8600 25W Mini Mobile Radio

///////////////////////////////////////////
Ham Radio 2.0: Episode 60 - RFinder Android DMR Interview

Posted: 03 Oct 2016 09:18 PM PDT
http://forums.qrz.com/index.php?thre...erview.539749/

http://www.livefromthehamshack.tv/2....eenberg-w2cyk/

---------------------

Today I conduct an interview with Bob Greenberg, W2CYK, about the new
Android DMR Smartphone from RFinder. Ive already ordered one of these
devices and I am awaiting its arrival, at which time I will do a
presentation video. This interview video gives a good back-story on the
app, its creator, and what is next time come....



Ham Radio 2.0: Episode 60 - RFinder Android DMR Interview

///////////////////////////////////////////
Chameleon -P-Loop Review Magnetic Loop Shootout Pt 1 - K6UDA Radio Episode
29

Posted: 03 Oct 2016 01:43 PM PDT
http://forums.qrz.com/index.php?thre...ode-29.539458/

In preparation for my next shootout, Im reviewing the new Chameleon
Antennas CHA-P-Loop. Pretty much an all frills, cadillac portable magnetic
loop antenna.





///////////////////////////////////////////
Ham Radio workshop conducted at Govt. Engg College Rajkot (Gujarat) INDIA)

Posted: 03 Oct 2016 07:15 AM PDT
http://forums.qrz.com/index.php?thre...-india.539718/

Dear Hams,



Recently Ham Radio for GenX full day Workshop with Demo was conducted at
Government Engineering College - Rajkot (Gujarat - INDIA) on 1st October
2016.



100 enthusiastic EC Students and faculties deeply learnt various aspects of
Ham Radio scientific hobby. Digital communication, APRS, Satellite
Communication, SSTV, Contesting, RDF, IOTA etc activities were explained in
general. As always Live demo of SSTV and VHF Demo (Modulation test) was
very much enjoyed by the students and...



Ham Radio workshop conducted at Govt. Engg College Rajkot (Gujarat) INDIA)

///////////////////////////////////////////
Amateur Radio Newsline headlines for Ham Nation. October 5, 2016.

Posted: 02 Oct 2016 07:33 PM PDT
http://forums.qrz.com/index.php?thre...5-2016.539691/

Amateur Radio Newsline headlines for Ham Nation. October 5, 2016.



#ARNewsline #hamradio @HamNationonTwit #hamr

///////////////////////////////////////////
ICQPODCAST Episode 221 - UK Hamfest 2016 Released

Posted: 02 Oct 2016 12:33 PM PDT
http://forums.qrz.com/index.php?thre...leased.539655/

In this episode, Martin Butler M1MRB / W9ICQ is joined by Chris Howard
M0TCH, Martin Rothwell M0SGL and Dan Romanchik KB6NU to discuss the latest
Amateur / Ham Radio news. Colin Butler M6BOY rounds up the news in brief,
and this episode’s feature is UK Hamfest 2016



News stories include:-


US Amateur Radio Update for CEPT Operation
Amateur Radio Parity Act passes in the US House of Representatives!
Alternative Amateur Radio Club
Overseas US Ham Radio Exams...


ICQPODCAST Episode 221 - UK Hamfest 2016 Released