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Parity Act of 2017 Introduced - HR 555

Posted: 08 Feb 2017 09:59 AM PST
http://forums.qrz.com/index.php?thre...hr-555.551668/

According to ARRL, the Amateur Radio Parity Act has been reintroduced in
the US House as of January 13, 2017, as HR 555.



http://www.arrl.org/amateur-radio-parity-act



The article confirms that this is a continuation of efforts from late last
year, "The wording of HR 555 is identical to the language of HR 1301, which
passed the US House of Representatives by a unanimous consent vote in
September 2016 during the 114th Congress, which adjourned in December."...



Parity Act of 2017 Introduced - HR 555

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Part 7 - CW Ops & Learning Morse Code

Posted: 08 Feb 2017 09:06 AM 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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ICOM 7300 and HM-219 Stock Mic: Over-the-air DX test

Posted: 08 Feb 2017 03:55 AM PST
http://forums.qrz.com/index.php?thre...x-test.554519/

This is an over-the-air recorded test of the ICOM 7300s stock microphone --
the HM-219, at a distance of 4,800 miles (7727 km), on the 20 meter band.



Although not a fully scientific or comprehensive test -- various Bass,
Treble, Bandwidth, and Compression settings are heard. I sought to
highlight the excellent job ICOM has done to provide a decent-sounding
stock microphone that works well in tough conditions. It is my hope that
new ICOM 7300 owners will find this video helpful, as they...



ICOM 7300 and HM-219 Stock Mic: Over-the-air DX test

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ICQPODCAST Episode 230 - Squares, Locators and Zones Released

Posted: 08 Feb 2017 02:49 AM PST
http://forums.qrz.com/index.php?thre...leased.554200/

In this episode, Martin M1MRB / W9ICQ is joined by Edmund Spicer M0MNG and
Matthew Nassau M0NJX to discuss the latest Amateur / Ham Radio news. Colin
M6BOY rounds up the news in brief, and this episode’s features is Squares,
Locators and Zones.



News stories include:-


Ofcom Call Sign Change Policy
Ofcom Add Verify button
RF Pollution from Powerline
World Radio Day London 2017
Radiation Clouds Detected at Aviation Altitudes
Semi-Consciously Learn Morse Code...


ICQPODCAST Episode 230 - Squares, Locators and Zones Released

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Ham Talk Live! Episode 51 - DXpedition Logistics with George Nicholson,
N4GRN

Posted: 07 Feb 2017 03:38 PM PST
http://forums.qrz.com/index.php?thre...-n4grn.554476/

Youve heard about many top 10 wanted DXpeditions over the past year on Ham
Talk Live! On Thursday, meet the guy who does the packing and logistics
for many of those high profile trips. George Nicholson, N4GRN, stops by to
talk about equipment preparation and the DXpeditions hes been able to go
on. Tune in Thursday at 9 pm Eastern time on hamtalklive.com.



CALL us during the show with your questions and comments at 812-NET-HAM-1
or on Skype at Ham...



Ham Talk Live! Episode 51 - DXpedition Logistics with George Nicholson,
N4GRN

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100 Watts and a Wi Episode 83

Posted: 07 Feb 2017 01:39 PM PST
http://forums.qrz.com/index.php?thre...ode-83.553493/

On this episode, we have a recap of Winter Field Day. We also explore the
potential of a return of the 100 Watts and a Wire HF NET. Do we have enough
muscle? Do we have the relays and consistency we need? Also, whats the
longest period of time youve been off the air? The responses may surprise
you. All of this an more on this edition of 100 Watts and a Wire.



http://100wattsandawire.com/100-watt...wire/episode83



Visit...



100 Watts and a Wi Episode 83

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Build it: 2 meter Tape Measure Yagi Antenna

Posted: 07 Feb 2017 01:26 PM PST
http://forums.qrz.com/index.php?thre...ntenna.554457/

On this episode of Ham Radio Q&A, I build a 2 meter tape measure yagi
antenna. This lightweight antenna is perfect to use for fox hunts or as a
portable directional antenna for public service events.



There are plenty of plans online to build your own tape measure antenna,
but no good step by step video that takes you through the process. So with
that, watch the video and go ahead and build your own tape measure yagi.



Michael, KB9VBR



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Build it: 2 meter Tape Measure Yagi Antenna