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Land Ops ARC finds aircraft crash site

Posted: 13 Jan 2017 09:36 AM PST
http://forums.qrz.com/index.php?thre...h-site.550939/

Non-profit video featuring Land Ops ARC. The search teams of Land Ops ARC
(adventure radio club) set out and find a military aircraft crash site from
the past. Two Phantom F4 fighters collided in mid-air during a training
mission over the California desert over four and a half decades ago.





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HamRadioReviews: Bluetooth Headset Review [Video]

Posted: 12 Jan 2017 10:45 PM PST
http://forums.qrz.com/index.php?thre...-video.550880/

Happy New Year!



In this video I am reviewing the Anysecu AC-B09 bluetooth headset for
radios.







With this headset, you can use your radio without the hassle of wires.



Here is the video, enjoy: https://wp.me/p800qu-g7



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Ham Radio Reviews is my blog about amateur radio gear, reviews and more....



HamRadioReviews: Bluetooth Headset Review [Video]

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Is there a Mac in your Shack? K6UDA Radio Episode 39

Posted: 12 Jan 2017 05:19 PM PST
http://forums.qrz.com/index.php?thre...ode-39.549710/

Im pretty sure this was the last new ham radio video posted on youtube in
the waning moments of 2016. This time Im looking at the Maclogger DX
logging software and rig control for the Mac platform. Plus a 1 minute tour
of my shack.



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First amateur radio in geosynchronous orbit

Posted: 12 Jan 2017 02:53 PM PST
http://forums.qrz.com/index.php?thre...-orbit.505312/

Finally!



"Seven days a week, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, a new ham band will be
available for the Americas"



http://phys.org/news/2015-12-amateur...orbit-aid.html



Also reported on other news sites as well; ARRL, Southgate ARC, etc.



73 and Happy Holidays de John - WØPV

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Ham Talk Live! Episode 47 - Setting up your D-STAR rig with John Davis,
WB4QDX

Posted: 12 Jan 2017 01:25 PM PST
http://forums.qrz.com/index.php?thre...wb4qdx.550938/

Have a D-STAR rig and have no idea how to use it? Tune in Thursday night
at 9 pm Eastern time when John Davis, WB4QDX joins us to talk about how to
setup a D-STAR rig and take your questions LIVE!



Listen to the show LIVE at HamTalkLive.com. Join the conversation by
calling 812-NET-HAM-1, Skype Ham Talk Live, or Tweet @HamTalkLive.



If you miss the live show, you can listen on demand at HamTalkLive.com or
on most...



Ham Talk Live! Episode 47 - Setting up your D-STAR rig with John Davis,
WB4QDX

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The ARRL Letter, January 12, 2017

Posted: 12 Jan 2017 12:52 PM PST
http://forums.qrz.com/index.php?thre...2-2017.551131/

The ARRL Letter

January 12, 2017

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.]


Illegal Drone Transmitters Could Interfere with Air Traffic Control, ARRL
Complaint Asserts
FCC...


The ARRL Letter, January 12, 2017

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Review of The Sidekar, CW device for the KX3 - K6UDA Radio Episode 40

Posted: 12 Jan 2017 12:46 PM PST
http://forums.qrz.com/index.php?thre...ode-40.550614/

Im startin the year with a long overdue review of the QRPworks Sidekar. A
super portable CW appliance built for the KX3. Oh yeah, theres a new
weather girl in town & you dont want to miss her first time propagation
report. I know, Its a bit rough but were just learning about all this wacky
solar stuff.



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News Flash: Essex Coastal Evacuation - RAYNET on Standby

Posted: 12 Jan 2017 11:52 AM PST
http://forums.qrz.com/index.php?thre...tandby.551125/

News Flash: Essex Coastal Evacuation - RAYNET on Standby



On the morning of Thursday, January 12 Tendering District Council placed
radio amateurs in Essex RAYNET on standby with anticipated deployment
within 24 hours



The East Anglian Daily Times reports Jaywick and areas in Essex vulnerable
to the risk of flooding are set to be evacuated Friday morning.



At about 9:30am Thursday Essex RAYNET had tweeted to their members:

"With the predicted...



News Flash: Essex Coastal Evacuation - RAYNET on Standby