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Yaesu Announces FT-70DR 5W Dual-Band C4FM HT

Posted: 22 Mar 2017 09:54 AM PDT
http://forums.qrz.com/index.php?thre...4fm-ht.559971/

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Today, Yaesu announced the FT-70DR, a 5W Dual-Band C4FM Handheld. The
FT-70DR is a compact System Fusion transceiver providing both conventional
analog FM operation and the advanced C4FM Digital mode.



Other standard features and functions of the FT-70DR include


IP54 Rating (Dust/ Water Protection) construction
Wide band receive coverage of...


Yaesu Announces FT-70DR 5W Dual-Band C4FM HT

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

Posted: 21 Mar 2017 09:38 PM PDT
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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D-Star/DMR/Fusion hotspot Bluestack Micro+

Posted: 21 Mar 2017 08:49 PM PDT
http://forums.qrz.com/index.php?thre...-micro.560032/

Another hotspot that works on all 3 digital modes, and can be used at the
desk via USB, or bluetooth from your phone/tablets data connection while on
the go.









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Ham Radio 360: APRS Follow-Up (Listener Q&A)

Posted: 21 Mar 2017 05:49 PM PDT
http://forums.qrz.com/index.php?thre...er-q-a.558133/

A few weeks back, on our first APRS show Kenneth Finnegan (W6KWF) helped
explain the APRS Protocol. Since that time, we’ve asked for and received a
number of listener questions.

In this episode of the Ham Radio 360 Podcast we delve into those questions
to further understand this ‘thing’ called APRS!



Listen Link Here...



Ham Radio 360: APRS Follow-Up (Listener Q&A)

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Ham Radio 360: Eric Guth 4Z1UG QSO Today, Allstar, Israel Ops

Posted: 21 Mar 2017 05:35 PM PDT
http://forums.qrz.com/index.php?thre...el-ops.560019/

The latest Ham Radio 360 Podcast:



A lifetime ham, now living in Efrat, Israel, Eric Guth (4Z1UG) wanted to
give back to the hobby that had given so much to him through the years; so
in July of 2014, Eric launched the QSO Today Podcast as a way to connect
yesterday’s elmers with today’s amateur radio operators. The results have
been spectacular!



Join Eric and I as we chat Podcasting for Hams, Living as a Ham Radio Op in
Israel, Allstar nodes...



Ham Radio 360: Eric Guth 4Z1UG QSO Today, Allstar, Israel Ops

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Ham Talk Live! Episode 57 - Contest Arrays and the NCJ with Pat Barkey, N9RV

Posted: 21 Mar 2017 03:22 PM PDT
http://forums.qrz.com/index.php?thre...y-n9rv.559996/

This week on the next episode of Ham Talk Live!, Pat Barkey, N9RV is our
guest. Pat is the editor of the National Contest Journal (NCJ), and has a
unique antenna array for contesting in Montana. Tune in by going to
hamtalklive.com Thursday night at 9 pm Eastern time.



CALL IN with your questions LIVE during the show at 812-NET-HAM-1 or via
Skype. Our user name is HamTalkLive. Or, you can tweet us at @HamTalkLive...



Ham Talk Live! Episode 57 - Contest Arrays and the NCJ with Pat Barkey, N9RV

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Motorola Solutions Files Suit Against Hytera Communications Over Alleged
Theft of DMR Technology

Posted: 21 Mar 2017 02:51 PM PDT
http://forums.qrz.com/index.php?thre...nology.559234/

SOURCE: IWCEs Urgent Communications Newsletter - March 15, 2017



Editors Note: This article was updated at 11:25 a.m. EST on March 15 with a
statement from Hytera Communications.



Motorola Solutions today filed lawsuits alleging that Hytera Communications
digital mobile radio (DMR) equipment and systems that leverage...



Motorola Solutions Files Suit Against Hytera Communications Over Alleged
Theft of DMR Technology