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HamRadioReviews: TYT MD-398 Unboxing [Video]

Posted: 11 Nov 2016 10:00 AM PST
http://forums.qrz.com/index.php?thre...-video.543134/

In this weeks video, I am unboxing the TYT MD-398 GPS.







This model is the GPS version. It also comes in a version without GPS. This
is a pre-release model, however, it is identical to the Radioddity GD-55
model. Enjoy: https://wp.me/p800qu-6Y



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HamRadioReviews: TYT MD-398 Unboxing [Video]

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Ham Radio - The Advantage of DStar and DMR Modes

Posted: 11 Nov 2016 06:03 AM PST
http://forums.qrz.com/index.php?thre...-modes.543113/

Ham Radio is a fascinating hobby, but what are the advantages of D-star and
DMR modes?



There are many different interests within the umbrella name of Ham Radio.
People communicate with other like-minded people around the world using the
Internal Short Wave bands. Ham Radio Operators equipment include H.F.,
(High Frequency), transceivers covering several of the Ham Band
allocations, and many use Yagi aerials with three, four and sometimes six
elements, to not only transmit their power out to...



Ham Radio - The Advantage of DStar and DMR Modes

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Are you active in NPOTA? Are you looking for a free awards park program
when it ends in 2016?

Posted: 11 Nov 2016 05:25 AM PST
http://forums.qrz.com/index.php?thre...n-2016.543019/

Are you aware of the WWFF (World Wide Flora and Fauna)? It entails
activating nature parks just like the ARRLs National Parks On The Air
program. Lots of parks of the United States already have reference numbers
(designators) for the WWFF. I just finished adding all standard state parks
of the United States to our program as well.



Please take a look at my site at http://www.wwff-kff.com.



The WWFF has developed a cross...



Are you active in NPOTA? Are you looking for a free awards park program
when it ends in 2016?

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Amateur Radio Newsline Report 2037, Friday, November 11, 2016

Posted: 11 Nov 2016 05:20 AM PST
http://forums.qrz.com/index.php?thre...1-2016.544119/

Amateur Radio Newsline Report 2037, Friday, November 11, 2016



Amateur Radio Newsline Report Number 2037 with a release date of Friday,
November 11 2016 to follow in 5-4-3-2-1.



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The following is a QST. Lebanon awaits the licensing of its first new hams
in years. Ham radios the star in a film produced by a team from the U.S.
and Cuba -- and our lead story: An important radio telescope in West
Virginia faces shutdown. All this and more as Amateur Radio Newslines
Report #2037 comes your...



Amateur Radio Newsline Report 2037, Friday, November 11, 2016

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HamRadioReviews: Baofeng DM-5R Upgrade How-To [Video]

Posted: 11 Nov 2016 12:05 AM PST
http://forums.qrz.com/index.php?thre...-video.544100/

In this video I am showing how to perform the Baofeng DM-5R upgrade to Tier
II.







Please note that this upgrade can only be performed to the first batch of
radios that came as Tier I from the factory. An...



HamRadioReviews: Baofeng DM-5R Upgrade How-To [Video]

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100 Watts and a Wi Episode 71 is posted.

Posted: 10 Nov 2016 06:44 PM 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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The ARRL Letter, November 10, 2016

Posted: 10 Nov 2016 12:31 PM PST
http://forums.qrz.com/index.php?thre...0-2016.544043/

The ARRL Letter

November 10, 2016

Rick Lindquist, WW1ME, Editor



[Note: Clicking on the story links below will take you to the news article
as it appears in The ARRL Letter on the ARRL website.]


Amateur Radio “Uniquely Situated� to be at Leading Edge Again, Conferees
Told
Naval Academy Students...


The ARRL Letter, November 10, 2016