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HAM radio smartphone! Android with VHF or UHF

Posted: 26 Nov 2016 09:43 AM PST
http://forums.qrz.com/index.php?thre...or-uhf.545674/





This is very cool.

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NEW QRZ Forum: QRZ Stickers Around The World

Posted: 26 Nov 2016 09:39 AM PST
http://forums.qrz.com/index.php?thre...-world.410362/

Last week, Fred Lloyd was interviewed on Ham Nation with Bob Heil. Fred
shared the news that QRZ is now producing "Good on QRZ" stickers. QRZ
stickers are available to anyone who sends us a business sized, self
addressed, stamped envelope here at QRZ. Your first sticker is free and if
you would like us to send additional stickers wed be happy to do so for $1
per additional sticker. The stickers are 4x6 inches and need an envelope
that is at least 4 inches tall. Otherwise, well...



NEW QRZ Forum: QRZ Stickers Around The World

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Switcher vs Linear Power Supplies - K6UDA Radio Episode 35

Posted: 26 Nov 2016 07:28 AM PST
http://forums.qrz.com/index.php?thre...ode-35.545752/

Is your big boat anchor of a power supply necessarily better than a new
small switching power supply? This time Ill look at both and compare a
couple of the leading switching units. Get ready for a QSO party from the
Florida Everglades & could this be the week we hit 5,000?





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3.916 Santa Net Kicks off Nov 25th

Posted: 26 Nov 2016 04:44 AM PST
http://forums.qrz.com/index.php?thre...v-25th.543476/

For the 11th consecutive year, The 3916 Nets will be staging The Santa Net
on 3.916 MHz. Good girls and boys will be able to talk to Santa Claus, via
amateur radio, nightly at 7:30 PM (Central) starting November 25, 2016. The
Santa Net will run nightly at 7:30 PM Central through Christmas Eve,
December 24, 2016.



Pete Thomson (KE5GGY), of The 3916 Nets, commented on...



3.916 Santa Net Kicks off Nov 25th

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Tim Duffy, K3LR interviews Don Daso, K4ZA during a visit to DX Engineering

Posted: 25 Nov 2016 06:09 PM PST
http://forums.qrz.com/index.php?thre...eering.545370/

Published on Oct 4, 2016



DX Engineerings Chief Operating Officer, Tim Duffy - K3LR interviews Don
Daso - K4ZA author of the ARRL book Antenna Towers for Radio Amateurs"
during his visit to DX Engineering on October 3, 2016. Don is the owner
operator of Tower Works in Charlotte, NC.





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Starting Tonight! Santa Net on 3.916mhz!!!

Posted: 25 Nov 2016 04:55 PM PST
http://forums.qrz.com/index.php?thre...916mhz.545710/

Starting Tonight! Santa Net on 3.916mhz!!!



The Santa Net is on the air every night, November 25th through December
24th at 7:30 PM Central. Check in early with the Rag Chew Crew to make sure
you get on the list!



The countdown to Christmas has begun, so lets get all those good boys and
girls on the radio to talk to Santa!



Amateur Radio Newsline has always been a proud supporter of the Santa Net
operators and Pete Thomson KE5GGY for all the efforts that are made.

(KB7TBT)...



Starting Tonight! Santa Net on 3.916mhz!!!

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

Posted: 25 Nov 2016 03:16 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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TX FACTOR EPISODE 13 IS NOW ON THE AIR!

Posted: 25 Nov 2016 11:49 AM 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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Arctic Circle Field Day with the Chameleon Windom 40

Posted: 25 Nov 2016 11:09 AM 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