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Contact your senators now in support of the Amateur Radio Parity Act

Posted: 22 Oct 2016 09:26 AM PDT
http://forums.qrz.com/index.php?thre...ty-act.537533/

We made it through the house, now we need to make it through the Senate.
Please use the link below to contact your Senators. Lets get this done!



https://arrl.rallycongress.net/ctas/...dio-parity-act

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Alpha Mag Loop Review, Interview with K7AGE at Pacificon - K6UDA Radio
Episode 31

Posted: 22 Oct 2016 08:40 AM PDT
http://forums.qrz.com/index.php?thre...ode-31.541646/

Heres the review of the Alpha Antennas Magnetic Loop. Stay Tuned for the
big 3 way shootout with the Chameleon P Loop & the Alexloop. Im visiting
with Randy, K7AGE at Pacificon 2016 and well meet one of the guys whos
going to decide who is going home with a free Elecraft KX2. Oh yeah how
a .50 T-connector almost destroyed that weeks show.



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CAF B-29 "Fifi" aka KM4RC 2016 tour

Posted: 21 Oct 2016 12:50 PM PDT
http://forums.qrz.com/index.php?thre...6-tour.514588/

If youre interested in radio "boat anchors", military history, or aviation
technology, be aware that "Fifi" of the Commemorative Air Force, the last
surviving and flying WWII B-29 bomber, is touring the USA again.



Last week while driving with the sunroof open I heard the magnificent roar
of those four radial engines overhead as she was on final approach to SRQ
airport. The next day I did a walk around and walk through (see youTube
link below) It was the best ten bucks I have spent in...



CAF B-29 "Fifi" aka KM4RC 2016 tour

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Amateur Radio Newsline Report 2034, October 21, 2016

Posted: 21 Oct 2016 06:11 AM PDT
http://forums.qrz.com/index.php?thre...1-2016.541650/

Amateur Radio Newsline Report 2034, October 21, 2016



Amateur Radio Newsline Report Number 2034 with a release date of Friday,
October 21, 2016 to follow in 5-4-3-2-1.



The following is a QST. Colorado wildfires keep hams vigilant. Three deaths
shake the global radio community -- and schoolkids enjoy a radio roundup!
All this and more as Amateur Radio Newsline Report 2034 comes your way now.



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SKEETER/ANCHOR: We begin this weeks report with more Colorado wildfires....



Amateur Radio Newsline Report 2034, October 21, 2016

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Yaesu FT-817ND and WSPR Beacon Android app Setup Guide

Posted: 20 Oct 2016 10:15 PM PDT
http://forums.qrz.com/index.php?thre...-guide.541622/

In this guide we show you how to set up the WSPR Beacon app, with your
Yaesu FT-817ND and WolphiLink audio interface on Android OS.







At the moment, this is the most portable WSPR beaconing solution available,
as it takes advantage of the Android Smartphone or Tablet youre already
carrying.



OH8STN

SurvivalTech Nord

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Baofeng DM-5R Unboxing [Video]

Posted: 20 Oct 2016 01:37 PM PDT
http://forums.qrz.com/index.php?thre...-video.541578/

I got my hands on the much-awaited Baofeng DM-5R DMR radio today. The radio
is based on the highly popular UV-5R model (and its variants). At $70 US,
it seems like a bargain. A big...



Baofeng DM-5R Unboxing [Video]