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100 Watts and a Wi Episode 70

Posted: 07 Nov 2016 08:16 AM PST
http://forums.qrz.com/index.php?thre...ode-70.542897/

On this episode, Christian, K0STH files his first complaint with the F.C.C.
Much to the dismay of a few, the QRM conversation makes a return this week.
Should we just turn the dial? Or, should we gather, stand up and exercise
the system? Well talk about it. Plus, a new program takes root. Learn about
Mines on the Air. All of this and more on this edition of 100 Watts and a
Wire.



http://100wattsandawire.com/100-watt...wire/episode70



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100 Watts and a Wi Episode 70

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100 Watts and a Wi Episode 71 is posted.

Posted: 07 Nov 2016 07:43 AM PST
http://forums.qrz.com/index.php?thre...posted.543643/

In this historic week in American history, we elect a new President,
celebrate Walter Cronkite, KB2GSG [SK], and rest assured this show will not
make it to the broadcasting archive in Washington, D.C. Be that as it may,
Christian home brews, hangs and tunes an 80M dipole. Plus, Steve, WA5SAT
introduces us to an upcoming DXpedition with two possible DXCC entities.
All of this and more on this episode of 100 Watts and a Wire....



100 Watts and a Wi Episode 71 is posted.

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Amateur Radio Newsline headlines for Ham Nation. November 9, 2016.

Posted: 06 Nov 2016 03:55 PM PST
http://forums.qrz.com/index.php?thre...9-2016.543576/

Amateur Radio Newsline headlines for Ham Nation. November 9, 2016.





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ID-5100E Firmware Update Release E3 and CS-5100 Cloning Software Update
Ver. 1.20

Posted: 06 Nov 2016 10:59 AM PST
http://forums.qrz.com/index.php?thre...r-1-20.480831/

ID-5100E Firmware Update Release E3 and CS-5100 Cloning Software Update
Ver. 1.20



Icom have published a significant firmware upgrade for
the ID-5100 Dual band D-STAR transceiver and cloning/programming software
upgrade for the CS-5100.



Each update includes numerous enhancements such as an
increase in the number of repeater list entries, call sign and GPS
memories.



A summary of these...



ID-5100E Firmware Update Release E3 and CS-5100 Cloning Software Update
Ver. 1.20

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DMR digital for ham-radio : best Retevis Rt3 or MD-380 TYT ?

Posted: 06 Nov 2016 07:05 AM PST
http://forums.qrz.com/index.php?thre...80-tyt.543512/

HI to all , just arrived my RETEVIS RT3.... wow great i LOVE this radio !!!





DMR is a real NEW World for ham-radio operators !





Just arrived yesterday , then programm to used this radio is a little hard
( but not so difficult) ....and after 15 minutes i was ON-AIR !!! GREAT
the DMR radio !



iI Speak to a French ham-radio collegue.... after i speak to a Americam
ham-radio and today with 2 ham-radio in Greece, very nice system , i love...



DMR digital for ham-radio : best Retevis Rt3 or MD-380 TYT ?