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The MDSR RF-Seismograph now creates a web propagation list in real time

Posted: 21 Nov 2016 09:03 AM PST
http://forums.qrz.com/index.php?thre...l-time.544913/



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Hi Everybody;





The MDSR team has now developed a propagation list generator for the web.
This generator takes the propagation findings and creates a color coded
list converts it to html and then uploads it to the web. This way the
information is shared for everybody. Local...



The MDSR RF-Seismograph now creates a web propagation list in real time

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New QRZ Home Page

Posted: 21 Nov 2016 07:52 AM PST
http://forums.qrz.com/index.php?thre...e-page.543899/

Today were pleased to present our new home page redesign. As many of you
may have noticed, the look and feel of our front page was starting to show
its age. In fact, it has been virtually unchanged for more than a decade.
This new layout provides the same great information as before but in a much
more intuitive and easy to navigate layout. Weve also made the page much
more visual with the use of graphics for headline topics. As everyone
knows, a picture is much more effective in...



New QRZ Home Page

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

Posted: 21 Nov 2016 05:40 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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Ham Radio - The Advantage of DStar and DMR Modes

Posted: 20 Nov 2016 07:31 PM 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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TX FACTOR EPISODE 13 IS NOW ON THE AIR!

Posted: 20 Nov 2016 06:25 PM PST
http://forums.qrz.com/index.php?thre...he-air.543348/

Happy November everyone! Just a quick heads-up that TX Factor Episode 13 is
now on the air and available to view. Head over to www.txfactor.co.uk to
join in the fun!



In this episode, Bob gets to weigh up the latest offering of digital
transceivers with Gary from Martin Lynch and Sons direct from the ML&S
Superstore.



We chat about the weather with two experts who always look on the bright
side. Jim Bacon and Steve Nichols explain how we...



TX FACTOR EPISODE 13 IS NOW ON THE AIR!

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

Posted: 20 Nov 2016 04:33 PM 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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Phyllis Randle from MFJ is interviewed by Tim Duffy, K3LR at DX Engineering

Posted: 20 Nov 2016 03:12 PM PST
http://forums.qrz.com/index.php?thre...eering.543750/

Published on Oct 6, 2016



Phyllis Randle from MFJ is interviewed by Tim Duffy, K3LR at DX Engineering
in Tallmadge, Ohio on September 27, 2016.



Phyllis is best known as the Voice of MFJ having been in customer service
for almost 40 years at MFJ.