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How to use RIT & XIT | SWR Magic| High End Knives K6UDA Radio Episode 43

Posted: 22 Feb 2017 09:41 AM PST
http://forums.qrz.com/index.php?thre...ode-43.554905/

Ever wonder what the those strange buttons on the front of your new HF
radio do? Dr. Balun explains what the RIT and XIT buttons are for and how
to use them. Ive got some exciting new products to show off this time and
Im going to show you something completely off topic but very cool.



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Where in the world is your antenna taking you today? - K6UDA Radio Episode
44

Posted: 22 Feb 2017 06:55 AM PST
http://forums.qrz.com/index.php?thre...ode-44.556233/

This time Im exploring the world of wspr or weak signal propagation
reporting and the new WSPRLITE transmitter from SOTABEAMS. Plus,
MacloggerDX version 6.08 a game changer in Mac logging and my custom P3
display.



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100 Watts and a Wi Episode 85

Posted: 22 Feb 2017 06:41 AM PST
http://forums.qrz.com/index.php?thre...ode-85.555422/

On this episode, Christian is called to the White House. Well, sort of.
Find out what changes K0STH would make if appointed to the FCC. We also
talk antennas. The warmer weather has us thinking about our antenna
systems. If you had to have just one, what would it be? Listener answers
are revealed. Plus, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. Have you worked this entity? All
of this and more on this edition of 100 Watts and a Wire.



http://100wattsandawire.com/100-watt...wire/episode85



100...



100 Watts and a Wi Episode 85

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A Near-Space STEM Project to Promote Interest in Amateur Radio

Posted: 22 Feb 2017 06:04 AM PST
http://forums.qrz.com/index.php?thre...-radio.555781/

Hello Everyone,



Our club, the Nashua Area Radio Club, has been working to introduce and
generate interest among young people in Amateur Radio. Our club has put
together a program of activities for young people and weve had quite a lot
of success so far.







Our most recent project is one to help young folks in our local schools to
build and...



A Near-Space STEM Project to Promote Interest in Amateur Radio

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Icom 7300 Connects With LDG AT-600ProII Autotuner For Perfect Match

Posted: 22 Feb 2017 03:16 AM PST
http://forums.qrz.com/index.php?thre...-match.556122/

Maybe not perfect, but if youre running a small amplifier with your Icom
7300, the LDG AT-600ProII Autotuner and M-600 analog meter are a good
combination.





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Two projects with AMSAT ties selected for NASA launches

Posted: 22 Feb 2017 01:43 AM PST
http://forums.qrz.com/index.php?thre...unches.555949/

Two cubesat missions with ties to AMSAT have been selected as part of the
eighth round of the NASA CubeSat Launch Initiative. These spacecraft are
eligible for placement on a launch manifest after final negotiations,
depending on the availability of a flight opportunity.



TJREVERB is a cubesat from Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and
Technology, in Alexandria, Virginia. This satellite will include an...



Two projects with AMSAT ties selected for NASA launches

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Land Ops ARC finds aircraft crash site

Posted: 21 Feb 2017 10:44 PM 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.