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Ontario distracted driving legislation and Amateur Radio

Posted: 16 Feb 2016 09:06 AM PST
http://forums.qrz.com/index.php?thre...-radio.511841/

Ontario distracted driving legislation and Amateur Radio



Calling All Ontario-based Amateur Radio Clubs and ARES Groups



As you may well know, Amateur Radio operators in Ontario are enjoying a
time-limited exemption under the Highway Traffic Acts distracted driving
regulations, allowing us the use of mobile 2-way communications apparatus
until January 1, 2018.



However, that day is approaching faster than we think. Amateur Radio
operators have been utilizing...



Ontario distracted driving legislation and Amateur Radio

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Fred Lloyd, AA7BQ - of QRZ.COM interviewed by Tim Duffy, K3LR at DX
Engineering

Posted: 16 Feb 2016 06:13 AM PST
http://forums.qrz.com/index.php?thre...eering.511851/

Published on Aug 1, 2014

Fred Lloyd, AA7BQ - Founder of QRZ.COM interviewed by Tim Duffy, K3LR
during Freds visit to DX Engineering on July 23, 2014.





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Youth Contesting Program 2016

Posted: 16 Feb 2016 02:19 AM PST
http://forums.qrz.com/index.php?thre...m-2016.511840/

Youth Contesting Program 2016



To follow up on the first successes in the Youth Contest Program of IARU R1
the new YCP contests of 2016 have been announced



Youth members from IARU R1 member societies are invited to take part in a
contest from so called “Top-Gun� stations. These young Ham’s will learn how
to operate the contest station, improve their contest skills and will aim
for the best results together as a team.



A youngster will probably be...



Youth Contesting Program 2016

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QSO Today Podcast - EP 76 - Doug Crompton - WA3DSP - Raspberry Pi2 on
Allstar

Posted: 15 Feb 2016 10:57 PM PST
http://forums.qrz.com/index.php?thre...llstar.511832/

Doug Crompton, WA3DSP’s, interest in ham radio began as a kid in
Pennsylvania in the ‘60s. Doug’s careful attention to detail and
documentation of his projects make him an Elmer’s Elmer. Doug joins Eric,
4Z1UG, in this QSO Today about boat anchors restoration, Allstar linking
using the Raspberry Pi, and WSPRnet.



Show Notes: http://www.qsotoday.com/podcasts/wa3dsp

Podcast Link: http://goo.gl/PA8jGO

iTunes Sto http://goo.gl/CvLNmV

Stitcher:...



QSO Today Podcast - EP 76 - Doug Crompton - WA3DSP - Raspberry Pi2 on
Allstar

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Episode 31: 100 Watts and a Wire Podcast "Florida, Nets & Activity Days Oh
My!"

Posted: 15 Feb 2016 06:51 PM PST
http://forums.qrz.com/index.php?thre...-oh-my.511736/

This weeks episode of 100 Watts and a Wire, with Christian K0STH and Katie
WY7YL, delves into a few topics this week, including: Katies recap of
Orlando Hamcation and a few antics that took place while there; Christians
1st Anniversary of being on HF; our discussion of what to do about our
Thursday night net; and finally - time to get ready for this weekend and
our first Activity Days on the air!



Stop by and give us a listen!...



Episode 31: 100 Watts and a Wire Podcast "Florida, Nets & Activity Days Oh
My!"

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Amateur Radio Newsline headlines for Ham Nation. February 17, 2016.

Posted: 15 Feb 2016 04:07 PM PST
http://forums.qrz.com/index.php?thre...7-2016.511794/