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New QRZ Home Page

Posted: 24 Nov 2016 10:12 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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The MFJ-1935 Cobweb antenna review and on-air test

Posted: 24 Nov 2016 09:02 AM PST
http://forums.qrz.com/index.php?thre...r-test.545159/

Just put this antenna together in 2 hours, and made some easy contacts on
this weekends November Sweeps. Check it out.



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APRS by ISS Space Station DOWN ! now on UHF band !

Posted: 24 Nov 2016 08:12 AM PST
http://forums.qrz.com/index.php?thre...f-band.543402/

APRS packet system that normally operates 145.825 MHz has not been
available.



NOW is activated an ARISS UHF radio that had been in storage on the ISS,
and it is now operational on 437.550 MHz.



The packet system uses the same protocol as the VHF system. Operators using
the system should adjust for increased Doppler shift at UHF.



Kenwood TM-D710 to replace all Amateur Radio transceivers on board the ISS.



The target date for delivery is late 2017 , hi...



APRS by ISS Space Station DOWN ! now on UHF band !

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How not to get scammed. If it seems too good to be true...IT IS!

Posted: 24 Nov 2016 05:57 AM PST
http://forums.qrz.com/index.php?thre...-it-is.545093/

Just a few tips to avoid getting scammed in the ham swap sites.





My first job out college almost 40 years ago was finding those who wished
not to be found because they owed money to the bank I worked for. I was
what they called a “skip tracer.� I looked for those who had skipped town
on their debts. Well, although I have not earned a living skip tracing
anyone in the last 35 years. Lessons learned in the late 1970’s are just as
useful today. Actually, with the onset of technology it’s much...



How not to get scammed. If it seems too good to be true...IT IS!

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RFinder - The World Wide Repeater Directory kicks BrandMeister up a notch

Posted: 23 Nov 2016 09:29 PM PST
http://forums.qrz.com/index.php?thre...-notch.543797/

RFinder - The World Wide Repeater Directory kicks BrandMeister up a notch.
DMR without CodePlugs!

RFinder has worked with the DMR network Brandmeister to create new
usability enhancements. The new dashboard just released includes coverage
maps generated by RFinder using CloudRF technology created by Alex
M6ZUJ......



RFinder - The World Wide Repeater Directory kicks BrandMeister up a notch

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How to travel with your high dollar ham gear - K6UDA Radio Episode 34

Posted: 23 Nov 2016 08:09 PM PST
http://forums.qrz.com/index.php?thre...ode-34.544887/

Guys have asked me what I pack and how I pack it when I travel. So heres a
peek at how my KX3 gear safely gets to where Im going. Plus I reveal a deep
dark secret thats pretty embarrassing.



Guys if you like my videos please like & subscribe. Its almost to my goal
of 5,000 subscribers and how cool would it be to hit the goal before
Thanksgiving and get the KX2 giveaway in full swing. Have a happy Turkey
Day & 73,

Bob K6UDA



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Arctic Circle Field Day with the Chameleon Windom 40

Posted: 23 Nov 2016 01:47 PM PST
http://forums.qrz.com/index.php?thre...dom-40.545078/

Hello operators.

This time around, I travel north to the Arctic Circle (KP26TJ) to test the
Chameleon Windom 40 antenna. Using my new Portable WSPR/DigiMode Test kit,
I put the antenna through its paces in an environment few operators would
ever consider operating.







Goals for the deployment we


Making our way to the operating location.
Setting up camp.
Deploying the Windom 40 in an NVIS friendly configuration.
Using the Portable WSPR...


Arctic Circle Field Day with the Chameleon Windom 40