QRZ Forums - Amateur Radio News for Tuesday 28 February 2017
 

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HR2.0: Episode 81 - Orlando Hamcation News and Ragchew

Posted: 28 Feb 2017 08:02 AM PST
http://forums.qrz.com/index.php?thre...agchew.555819/

http://www.livefromthehamshack.tv/2....q-katie-wy7yl/

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This is a rag-chew session with Gary from HamRadioNow and Katie from HRO
during the 2017 Orlando Hamcation. We talk about the Hamcation, each of
our jobs in Amateur Radio, and Social Media in General. Good times at the
Hamfest





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HR2.0: Episode 83 - Comparison of Digital Voice Modes from Orlando Hamcation

Posted: 28 Feb 2017 07:49 AM PST
http://forums.qrz.com/index.php?thre...cation.557242/

http://www.livefromthehamshack.tv/2....amcation-2017/

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This comparison of DMR, DSTAR and YSF was given by Jim Keeley, W1JJK, at
the 2017 Orlando Hamcation. Jim speaks about how the modes differ, how
they work, and what features each one has. This is an information-sharing
forum, and not meant to sway anyone to or from any particular mode.





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100 Watts and a Wi Episode 87 is posted

Posted: 28 Feb 2017 06:48 AM PST
http://forums.qrz.com/index.php?thre...posted.557236/

On this episode, we revisit the weekends 160 meter contest. Did you
participate? Whether you were "parking and barking" or chasing stations
around the dial, I think we can agree... 160 meter is still a very sexy
band! Plus, Lucas W6LDS makes his 100 Watts and a Wire debut with a review
of the SharkRF Open Spot. All of this and more on this edition of 100 Watts
and a Wire.



http://100wattsandawire.com/100-watt...wire/episode87



100 Watts and a Wire ® is a weekly podcast...



100 Watts and a Wi Episode 87 is posted

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Cut the Noise: Listening on Antennas for Other Bands

Posted: 28 Feb 2017 05:57 AM PST
http://forums.qrz.com/index.php?thre...-bands.555974/



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Some Good Advice



I am still a young ham, and learning new ways to improve the quality of DX
signals. Last summer, I received some help from a knowledgeable ham who
taught me the trick of using off-tuned antennas to hear signals buried down
in the noise. By “off-tuned,” I mean receiving on antennas cut for a
different frequency than the band one is trying to work, or...



Cut the Noise: Listening on Antennas for Other Bands

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Ham Radio 360: Workbench - 18 A Visit to Bay-Con

Posted: 28 Feb 2017 03:44 AM PST
http://forums.qrz.com/index.php?thre...ay-con.557216/

In this episode of the Ham Radio 360-Workbench Podcast we visit Bay-Con.



Bay-Con is the Silicon Valley’s Bay-Net yearly convention packed full of
intriguing speakers and presentations!



Included in this show are the presentations listed below.



Listen Link Here...



Ham Radio 360: Workbench – 18 A Visit to Bay-Con

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Hamvention Awards Announced

Posted: 27 Feb 2017 10:10 PM PST
http://forums.qrz.com/index.php?thre...ounced.557206/

Hamvention® 2017 Awards Announcement

Frank Beafore / WS8B, Awards Chairperson

February 27, 2017



I am pleased to announce the following winners of the Hamvention Awards
2017. These prestigious awards are presented every year to honor radio
amateurs who have made major contributions to the art and science of our
avocation. The winners a



Club of the year: Clark County Amateur Radio Club – W7AIA



The Clark County Amateur Radio Club (CCARC) was established in 1930 and
serves...



Hamvention Awards Announced

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Announcing D-STAR Live! Your D-STAR Questions Answered

Posted: 27 Feb 2017 07:13 PM PST
http://forums.qrz.com/index.php?thre...swered.557189/

Announcing D-STAR Live! Your D-STAR Questions Answered



D-STAR Live will present some of the experts in D-STAR for a panel
discussion on various aspects of the D-STAR ecosystem. We will be accepting
questions from the audience, both in-person and from the Internet



A few of the areas that we plan to have discussions about a


Setting up a brand-new radio


Updating / Programming your radio


Kenwood TH-D74 D-STAR Radio...


Announcing D-STAR Live! Your D-STAR Questions Answered