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Over-the-air test: Yaesu MD100A8X vs Stock MH-31A

Posted: 12 Mar 2017 11:09 AM PDT
http://forums.qrz.com/index.php?thre...mh-31a.557998/



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Yaesu MD100A8X vs. Stock MH-31A



There are a lot of ham radio microphone tests on Youtube, but I have often
found them lacking, because they do not include over-the-air audio showing
what the operator on the other end hears. For this test, I was lucky
enough to encounter DV3XUK in the Philippines, and record several minutes
from his Yaesu FT-450D,...



Over-the-air test: Yaesu MD100A8X vs Stock MH-31A

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Chameleon Antenna Deployment Configurations

Posted: 12 Mar 2017 09:48 AM PDT
http://forums.qrz.com/index.php?thre...ations.558559/

With the Chameleon Hybrid-Mini (Cha Hybrid-Mini) or Micro (Cha
Hybrid-Micro) there is no shortage of ways to deploy these antennas! In
this video, I will show you some of the most common ways to deploy a
Chameleon Antenna. This can prove extremely useful when operating portable,
SOTA or if you happen to live in a restrictive HOA.







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QRZ Video: Making Morse Code Plaques

Posted: 12 Mar 2017 09:15 AM PDT
http://forums.qrz.com/index.php?thre...laques.558714/

In this episode we show how we make the Morse Code Plaques The video runs
for 8 minutes, with several operations sped up to improve viewing.







We still have a few available. You can order one at
https://ssl.qrz.com/plaques



73,



-fred

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New China COLD solder ..... great this !

Posted: 12 Mar 2017 07:34 AM PDT
http://forums.qrz.com/index.php?thre...t-this.558774/

See the solder in the hand .....





Is a NEW cold solder china technology .... or see the laser eyes glass
protection a



laser tech ? hi





73 de IW2BSF - Rudy







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VK6WIA - NewsWest, 12 March 2017

Posted: 12 Mar 2017 06:41 AM PDT
http://forums.qrz.com/index.php?thre...h-2017.558630/

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Welcome to Lemming News, brought to you by the team at WA Amateur Radio
News.



We really hope you enjoyed our election special last week - and thanks
again to those whos contributions and collaboration allowed us to put it to
air for you.



As the West Australian State Government election winds down, the Wireless
Institute of Australian Election continues. Have you voted yet? If for some
reason you didnt receive your voting paper - be sure to contact...



VK6WIA - NewsWest, 12 March 2017

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Anatomy of an Internet Scam at QRZ

Posted: 11 Mar 2017 10:03 PM PST
http://forums.qrz.com/index.php?thre...at-qrz.447305/

Maybe you know someone whos had a bad experience when buying radio gear
online from a private party, and maybe you dont. At QRZ, weve been
tracking and monitoring our online swapmeet for years now and despite our
best efforts, some people are still being taken. The story is always the
same, a user answers an ad posted on QRZ and contacts the seller.
Usually, the radio is fairly expensive but being offered at a great
price. The buyer then sends the money to the seller, and never...



Anatomy of an Internet Scam at QRZ

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YOU COULD WIN A NEW CHA P-LOOP 2.0 - SWEEPSTAKES 2017

Posted: 11 Mar 2017 07:32 PM PST
http://forums.qrz.com/index.php?thre...s-2017.558740/

SWEEPSTAKES 2017















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YOU COULD WIN A NEW CHA P-LOOP 2.0 - SWEEPSTAKES 2017

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FCC "Hands Off"

Posted: 11 Mar 2017 01:06 PM PST
http://forums.qrz.com/index.php?thre...ds-off.558700/

http://www.latimes.com/business/hilt...310-story.html



Will this propagate to regulation enforcement?