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QRZ Forums - Amateur Radio News for Wednesday 15 February 2017
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/////////////////////////////////////////// ARRL Digital Membership $9.99/6 months Posted: 15 Feb 2017 09:41 AM PST http://forums.qrz.com/index.php?thre...months.531170/ This is the letter I sent to the ARRL this evening upon thinking about spending $49 per year for a magazine that I dont really want. I wonder if Im the only one who feels this way?, or am I way off? __________________________________________________ __________ Good evening. I absolutely love the ARRL and how important you folks are for defending our band and operating privileges, and everything else you do as a wonderful organization representing the best interests of amateur radio in the... ARRL Digital Membership $9.99/6 months /////////////////////////////////////////// 100 Watts and a Wi Episode 83 Posted: 15 Feb 2017 05:47 AM 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 /////////////////////////////////////////// Amateur Radio Newsline headlines for Ham Nation. February 8, 2017. Posted: 15 Feb 2017 03:51 AM PST http://forums.qrz.com/index.php?thre...8-2017.554287/ Amateur Radio Newsline headlines for Ham Nation. February 8, 2017. /////////////////////////////////////////// NEW QRZ Forum: QRZ Stickers Around The World Posted: 15 Feb 2017 12:19 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 /////////////////////////////////////////// First amateur radio in geosynchronous orbit Posted: 14 Feb 2017 09:39 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 /////////////////////////////////////////// H.R. 555 Reply from Senator Mazie K. Hirono in Hawaii Posted: 14 Feb 2017 07:45 PM 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 /////////////////////////////////////////// NEW BPL (broadband over power lines) Coming Posted: 14 Feb 2017 01:09 PM PST http://forums.qrz.com/index.php?thre...coming.553533/ ATTs new BPL candidate... NOTE: Frequencies used will be ABOVE 30 GHZ( as in GIGA Hertz)--not at HF or VHF. https://arstechnica.com/information....r-power-lines/ /////////////////////////////////////////// Build it: 2 meter Tape Measure Yagi Antenna Posted: 14 Feb 2017 10:20 AM 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 .... Build it: 2 meter Tape Measure Yagi Antenna /////////////////////////////////////////// HamRadioNow: All SDR, All the Time (and another On The Road) Posted: 14 Feb 2017 07:35 AM PST http://forums.qrz.com/index.php?thre...e-road.555379/ View attachment 349177 We took the show on the road to the 2017 Orlando HamCation, and enjoyed three days of sunshine and 80 degree weather! I understand that it wasnt quite so pleasant across much of the USA. I spent much of the time helping Jason Johnston KC5HWB record forums and a few interviews for his Ham Radio 2.0 YouTube/Podcast. We recorded a really fun talkfest with HROs Katie (Allen... HamRadioNow: All SDR, All the Time (and another On The Road) /////////////////////////////////////////// Ham Radio 360: Workbench-17 Building Repeater Site Monitoring Sys Posted: 14 Feb 2017 05:12 AM PST http://forums.qrz.com/index.php?thre...ng-sys.555363/ In our 17th installment of the Ham Radio 360 Workbench Podcast; George and Jeremy catch up on the news and then bring all of the Microcontroller info together as they break down the building of the Sierra Radio Systems Bay-Net Repeater Groups Site Monitoring System. Listen Link:... Ham Radio 360: Workbench-17 Building Repeater Site Monitoring Sys |
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