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HR2.0: Episode 111 - BaofengTech UV-50X2 Testing

Posted: 08 Sep 2017 09:37 AM PDT
https://forums.qrz.com/index.php?thr...esting.579434/

http://www.livefromthehamshack.tv/20...power-testing/

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The BaofengTech UV-50X2 has been out for several months, and has been
waiting on my table since it was brand new. I thought it was time to power
this rig up and do some power tests on it. I was pleasantly pleased with
the results.





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Xiegu X5105 New QRP HF/6m Portable Transceiver Complete Review

Posted: 08 Sep 2017 07:16 AM PDT
https://forums.qrz.com/index.php?thr...review.579991/

Here is the video I kept telling you about. The new Xiegu X5105 HF/6m QRP
battery powered transceiver with built in automatic antenna tuner.

A lot to cover in this video, and a couple more videos to come.

PLEASE leave your comments on the section in the video.

LIKE for the video, not the product

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Rob Sherwood NC0B and K3LR added as speakers for the upcoming Six Meter BBQ

Posted: 08 Sep 2017 06:40 AM PDT
https://forums.qrz.com/index.php?thr...er-bbq.580445/

The presentations and speakers list has been updated for the 2018 Six Meter
BBQ in Austin, Texas on September 29th and 30th.





Make your plans now to attend this outstanding event focused on Six Meter
operating, antennas, DXing, digital modes and contesting.





Go to: http://sixmeterbbq.com





The hotel is filling up and registration for the BBQ will end soon
(September 22).





Don’t miss this opportunity to learn, ask questions and get to have eyeball
QSOs with other Six Meter...



Rob Sherwood NC0B and K3LR added as speakers for the upcoming Six Meter BBQ

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IRMA HURRICANE and the HF "EMERGENCY FREQUENCY" !!!

Posted: 08 Sep 2017 06:14 AM PDT
https://forums.qrz.com/index.php?thr...quency.580622/

PLEASE ..... NOT use this emergency frequencies:







- Caraibian Isles : usual frequencies of the north-american NET (14.265
/ 14.325 MHz)



- Rep.Dominicana: 3.780 / 7.065 MHz



- Cuba: 3.740 / 3.720 / 7.110 / 7.120 MHz



- Cuba: 7.045 / 7.080 MHz (NET)



- Porto Rico: 3.873 / 3.815 / 7.182 / 7.255 / 14.330 / 21.360 / 28.330
MHz...



IRMA HURRICANE and the HF "EMERGENCY FREQUENCY" !!!

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Ham Talk Live! Episode 80 - Hurricane Nets Live Update

Posted: 08 Sep 2017 06:09 AM PDT
https://forums.qrz.com/index.php?thr...update.580504/

Tonight at 9 pm Eastern time, Bobby Graves, KB5HAV from the Hurricane Watch
Net and Lloyd Colston, KC5FM from the VoIP Hurricane Net will be on the
show to give an update on the status of their respective nets as we now
have 3 active hurricanes. Then, we will take your calls LIVE!



Tune into Ham Talk Live! Thursday night at 9 pm Eastern time by going to
hamtalklive.com. When the audio player indicates LIVE, just hit the play
button! If you miss the show...



Ham Talk Live! Episode 80 - Hurricane Nets Live Update

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Amateur Radio Newsline Report 2080 for Friday, September 8, 2017

Posted: 08 Sep 2017 04:51 AM PDT
https://forums.qrz.com/index.php?thr...8-2017.580615/

Amateur Radio Newsline Report 2080 for Friday, September 8, 2017 Audio -
https://www.arnewsline.org/s/Report2080.mp3





Amateur Radio Newsline Report Number 2080 with a release date of Friday,
September 8, 2017 to follow in 5-4-3-2-1.

The following is a QST. For hams, its all eyes as Hurricane Irma storms
through the Caribbean. Radio operators in India help with monsoon safety
and supplies -- and RadioGrams surface as an important resource in the
aftermath of Hurricane Harvey in...



Amateur Radio Newsline Report 2080 for Friday, September 8, 2017

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Foundations of Amateur Radio - Episode 118

Posted: 07 Sep 2017 11:35 PM PDT
https://forums.qrz.com/index.php?thr...de-118.580603/

View attachment 399070



Amateur Radio Regulation and Enforcement in Australia is Broken



It seems that depending on who you are there are different rules for how
complaints are handled. It shouldnt be that way, but it is. This week I
look at different examples of complaint handling by the ACMA and the WIA.



Foundations of Amateur Radio is a weekly podcast about the 1000 hobbies
that make our community. You can listen on-air, on-line or on-demand. Get
your own personal copy from the...



Foundations of Amateur Radio - Episode 118

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New End-Fed MFJ-1982lp 80-10m Overview and On-Air Test

Posted: 07 Sep 2017 06:53 PM PDT
https://forums.qrz.com/index.php?thr...r-test.579982/

Here is a video showing the new MFJ end fed HF antenna. What can I say, it
works..

I didnt remember to bring my analyzer today, so the next video i will sweep
it and show results at a different location.





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The ARRL Letter, September 7, 2017

Posted: 07 Sep 2017 02:12 PM PDT
https://forums.qrz.com/index.php?thr...7-2017.580559/

The ARRL Letter

September 7, 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.]


Amateur Radio Preparations Ramp Up as Irma Strengthens to Category 5
FCC Technological Advisory...


The ARRL Letter, September 7, 2017