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The ARRL Letter, March 30, 2017

Posted: 31 Mar 2017 07:52 AM PDT
http://forums.qrz.com/index.php?thre...0-2017.561157/

The ARRL Letter

March 30, 2017

Rick Lindquist, WW1ME, Editor



[Note: Clicking on the story links below will take you to the news article
as it appears in The ARRL Letter on the ARRL website.]


New Bands! FCC Issues Amateur Radio Service Rules for 630 Meters and 2,200
Meters
Amateur Radio...


The ARRL Letter, March 30, 2017

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Three storm chasers killed in West Texas

Posted: 31 Mar 2017 02:54 AM PDT
http://forums.qrz.com/index.php?thre...-texas.560924/

Three storm chasers were killed Tuesday after their cars collided at an
intersection during severe West Texas storms. Two of the three were
identified as Randy Yarnall and Kelley Williamson , not sure if either were
hams.



Tornadoes had been reported nearby at the time of the crash and heavy rain
had been reported in the area, according to the National Weather Service.



According to the Texas Highway Patrol, one vehicle apparently ran a stop
sign at the intersection near the town of Spur,...



Three storm chasers killed in West Texas

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NEW QRZ Forum: QRZ Stickers Around The World

Posted: 30 Mar 2017 05:43 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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H.R. 555 Reply from Senator Mazie K. Hirono in Hawaii

Posted: 30 Mar 2017 05:34 PM PDT
http://forums.qrz.com/index.php?thre...hawaii.553907/

A response to the letter we forwarded for HR 555 from the Hawaii Senator



February 2, 2017



Dear Mr. Holbrook,



Thank you for contacting me regarding H.R. 555, the Amateur Radio Parity
Act of 2017. I appreciate hearing from you on this topic.



The growth of telecommunications and the Internet has been one of the most
significant drivers of innovation in history. Ensuring that people in
Hawaii have access to fast, affordable, and secure telecommunications is an
essential building block for a...



H.R. 555 Reply from Senator Mazie K. Hirono in Hawaii

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TEN-TEC Announcement January 4, 2016

Posted: 30 Mar 2017 11:59 AM PDT
http://forums.qrz.com/index.php?thre...4-2016.506554/

The following is from the new owner of TEN-TEC



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As some of you may be aware, Dishtronix has purchased the assets (but not
the liabilities) of Ten Tec from RKR Designs. . I had desired to keep this
under wraps until Ten Tec is reorganized, but there is too much
speculation concerning the service department to continue without an
announcement of some sort.





There is a myriad of things that must be accomplished before...



TEN-TEC Announcement January 4, 2016

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Breaking Big Rocks into Small Rocks -- A Good News Story

Posted: 30 Mar 2017 10:35 AM PDT
http://forums.qrz.com/index.php?thre...-story.560268/

Sunday March 20, 2017. Oahu, HI



The Pacific Section Manager put out a call for assistance from the Red
Cross and it was quickly answered. The call went out by the Red Cross and
the Hawaii Volunteer Organizations Active in Disaster, VOAD, to the ARRL
Pacific Section Manager. The call was answered by some young Marines and
Ham Radio Operators who could provide assistance to a homeowner who had a
landslide come into her yard with Tropical Storm Darby hit Oahu in July
2016 causing a Landslide...



Breaking Big Rocks into Small Rocks -- A Good News Story