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Missouri Amateur Radio Parity Act (MARPA)--TAKE TWO!

Posted: 18 Dec 2016 09:21 AM PST
http://forums.qrz.com/index.php?thre...ke-two.548146/

By now you should have heard from the ARRL that the Amateur Radio Parity
Act, the Federal version, did not get through the US Senate but was tabled
as a result of one Senator, Bill Nelson (Democrat), of Florida. This was
the same Bill (HR-1301) that had received unanimous voice vote and passed
without objection in the US House. In much the same way, we in Missouri
experienced the same result last legislative session when our Bill, HB1951,
was stalled out in the Senate committee by Chairman...



Missouri Amateur Radio Parity Act (MARPA)--TAKE TWO!

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HF antenna stealth dipoles for QRP, portable or home QTH

Posted: 18 Dec 2016 08:17 AM PST
http://forums.qrz.com/index.php?thre...me-qth.548098/

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Here is a video on some micro HF dipoles i found. Under 5 ounces, and
multiple versions. They work exceptionally well, and will be in my go-kit
video. Also good for the stealth operator that cant have an antenna at the
QTH.



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GigaParts sold out of Hytera ham radios, now offering special pricing on
land mobile substitutes.

Posted: 18 Dec 2016 08:06 AM PST
http://forums.qrz.com/index.php?thre...itutes.548126/

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In less than three weeks, GigaParts has sold out of the amateur DMR radios
from Hytera that were allotted for the market test. With the information we
learned, Hytera is working on improvements and features that will be
released in the coming months. Through December 31st, GigaParts is offering
discounts to ham radio operators on these land mobile models:...



GigaParts sold out of Hytera ham radios, now offering special pricing on
land mobile substitutes.

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Radio Amateurs Provide Essential Communications for the Honolulu Marathon

Posted: 18 Dec 2016 08:06 AM PST
http://forums.qrz.com/index.php?thre...rathon.548131/

The 44th running of the Honolulu Marathon took place on December 11th 2016
and is the fourth largest marathon in the US and attracts around 30,000
participants.



This year’s marathon had 30,126 entries compared to 30,797 in 2015. The
marathon had 49% female participants, which is more than any other big city
marathon. The marathon is unique in that there has never been a limit on
the number of participants and there is no cut off time, therefore
attracting both fast runners as well as...



Radio Amateurs Provide Essential Communications for the Honolulu Marathon

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Ham Radio 2.0 Episode 71: Bound for Belton

Posted: 18 Dec 2016 07:49 AM PST
http://forums.qrz.com/index.php?thre...belton.547195/

http://www.livefromthehamshack.tv/20...nd-for-belton/

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Road trip to the Belton HamExpo in Texas, for their October 2016 show.
Belton is the only show in Texas that happens twice a year, and it is
always a good show. In this episode I talk about the Hamfest, and do some
DMR QSOs on the Brandmeister network





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NEW QRZ Forum: QRZ Stickers Around The World

Posted: 18 Dec 2016 07:01 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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WIA Treasurers puts WIA into "care and maintenance" mode

Posted: 18 Dec 2016 05:22 AM PST
http://forums.qrz.com/index.php?thre...e-mode.547556/

The WIA Treasures have expressed their disappointment with the inability of
the Board to achieve mediation on Saturday and furthermore have failed to
implement the recommendations outlined in the previously leaked Treasurers
report.



The WIA Treasurer included as recipient of the email the WIA Reform Group
who were party to the failed mediation. The letter gives explicit
permission to publish the letter "so that WIA members can be made aware of
the Honorary Treasurers’ position".



The letter...



WIA Treasurers puts WIA into "care and maintenance" mode

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Further Erosion of Short Wave Services.

Posted: 17 Dec 2016 09:53 PM PST
http://forums.qrz.com/index.php?thre...rvices.547122/

Outbackers claim that plans to cancel ABC shortwave services puts lives in
jeopardy.





http://mobile.abc.net.au/news/2016-....96?pfmredir=sm

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

Posted: 17 Dec 2016 11:59 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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HF tape measure loop antenna review and giveaway

Posted: 17 Dec 2016 10:36 AM PST
http://forums.qrz.com/index.php?thre...veaway.547085/

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Remember my field day video with the homemade tape measure and bicycle rim
antenna on the loop tuner? Check out the patented design made by Radiowavz,
and a giveaway on my page. Watch to see.