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H.R. 555 Reply from Senator Mazie K. Hirono in Hawaii

Posted: 03 Feb 2017 09:57 AM PST
http://forums.qrz.com/index.php?thre...hawaii.553907/

A response to the letter we forwarded for HR 555 from the Hawaii Senator



February 2, 2017



Dear Mr. Holbrook,



Thank you for contacting me regarding H.R. 555, the Amateur Radio Parity
Act of 2017. I appreciate hearing from you on this topic.



The growth of telecommunications and the Internet has been one of the most
significant drivers of innovation in history. Ensuring that people in
Hawaii have access to fast, affordable, and secure telecommunications is an
essential building block for a...



H.R. 555 Reply from Senator Mazie K. Hirono in Hawaii

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Everything Ham Radio Podcast Ep 54 - Building Antennas

Posted: 03 Feb 2017 08:18 AM PST
http://forums.qrz.com/index.php?thre...tennas.553938/

in this episode we talk about building both VHF/UHF and HF antennas. We
talk about the simple ones to build, geared more towards those that are new
to the hobby or those that want to build their first antenna.



We talk about some of the upcoming events/ contests and handsets that are
coming up over the next two weeks.



We wrap up the episode with some news from around the hobby. One of the
news topics we talk about is an interesting blog post that I found where
the author talks about...



Everything Ham Radio Podcast Ep 54 - Building Antennas

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Amateur Radio Newsline Report 2049 for Friday, February 3, 201

Posted: 03 Feb 2017 05:55 AM PST
http://forums.qrz.com/index.php?thre...-3-201.553919/

Amateur Radio Newsline Report 2049 for Friday, February 3, 2017 Audio -
http://www.arnewsline.org/storage/au...Report2049.mp3



Amateur Radio Newsline Report Number 2049 with a release date of Friday,
February 3, 2017 to follow in 5-4-3-2-1.



The following is a QST. Radio amateurs help out during Inauguration Week.
On Maui, a Volunteer Examiner hits the milestone of 100 license exams --
and World Radio Day is coming! All this and more as Amateur Radio Newsline
Report 2049...



Amateur Radio Newsline Report 2049 for Friday, February 3, 201

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Ham College 25

Posted: 03 Feb 2017 03:15 AM PST
http://forums.qrz.com/index.php?thre...ege-25.553333/

Ham College 25 is now available.



More Antenna and Coax questions from the amateur radio technician exam pool.



Download

YouTube



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Gideonim Short Movie - HF QRP - Inspiration to radio amateurs?

Posted: 02 Feb 2017 10:44 PM PST
http://forums.qrz.com/index.php?thre...ateurs.553909/

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I would like to point the QRZ community attention to a short movie produced
a year ago, Gideonim: A Legacy to follow. Hebrew with English sub-tiles.
The movie is in public domain. You can find it in
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fPr2g_51icw



Gideonim were the Haganah Signal Service wireless operators who established
and operated the secret radio networks serving the Mossad Le’Aliya Bet in
illegal...



Gideonim Short Movie - HF QRP - Inspiration to radio amateurs?

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Part 7 - CW Ops & Learning Morse Code

Posted: 02 Feb 2017 10:08 PM PST
http://forums.qrz.com/index.php?thre...e-code.553904/



Session 9: My head hurts! I have hit the wall and hit it hard. I cant tell
and E from a T this week. I took a full day off and I think it was much
needed. Im trying not to make excuses but its just Tuesday and my week has
been evil and its just the beginning. Life happens but I am trying not to
get taken hostage by other people and events. I have to keep reminding...



Part 7 - CW Ops & Learning Morse Code

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Burning Man for hams & old men. It's Quartz Fest - K6UDA Radio Episode 42

Posted: 02 Feb 2017 09:12 PM PST
http://forums.qrz.com/index.php?thre...ode-42.553900/

This is Burning Man for hams & old men. My second trip to Quartz Fest but
this time, were checking it out from my DJI Phantom 3. Gordon West WB6NOA
is explaining what the big attraction to the Arizona desert is all about.
Oh yeah, Elecraft is announcing the winner(s) of the KX2 Giveaway. Are you
one?



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Arecibo Telescope in Trouble??

Posted: 02 Feb 2017 05:44 PM PST
http://forums.qrz.com/index.php?thre...rouble.552917/

The Telescope from Goldeneye Is In Trouble



The U.S. National Science Foundation is accepting proposals from anyone who
wants to take over operations.





AP Tomas van Houtryve



By...



Arecibo Telescope in Trouble??