QRZ Forums - Amateur Radio News for Tuesday 21 March 2017
 

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Windom 40 Antenna By Chameleon Antenna

Posted: 21 Mar 2017 09:45 AM PDT
http://forums.qrz.com/index.php?thre...ntenna.556909/

Check out this video on the Windom 40 Antenna from Chameleon Antenna. This
antenna is an off center dipole that was specifically designed for 40, 20
and 10 meters. In the right condition, an antenna tuner is not needed for
these three bands. It is an extremely lightweight antenna and extremely
quick to deploy.











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HamRadioNow: California Drivin' (or Nightmare?)

Posted: 21 Mar 2017 08:04 AM PDT
http://forums.qrz.com/index.php?thre...htmare.559832/



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It is... or it is not... illegal to operate a two-way radio while driving
in the state of California.



This isnt a multiple choice test. Its the way things are under a broad but
ambiguous statute on distracted driving passed by the state General
Assembly last year. The statute was aimed at cell phone/texting use, but...



HamRadioNow: California Drivin (or Nightmare?)

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NEW QRZ Forum: QRZ Stickers Around The World

Posted: 20 Mar 2017 09:05 PM PDT
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

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HR2.0: Episode 86 - Comparing the RFinder H1 and M1 Devices

Posted: 20 Mar 2017 05:49 PM PDT
http://forums.qrz.com/index.php?thre...evices.559845/

http://www.livefromthehamshack.tv/20...nd-m1-devices/

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In this episode, I talk about the 2 RFinder devices - the original H1, and
the new M1. The M1 is now my daily carry Smartphone and 2-way radio. Ill
talk about differences between the 2 models, and well do some QSOs on DMR
with the M1