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100 Watts and a Wi Episode 83

Posted: 01 Feb 2017 09:42 AM PST
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On this episode, we have a recap of Winter Field Day. We also explore the
potential of a return of the 100 Watts and a Wire HF NET. Do we have enough
muscle? Do we have the relays and consistency we need? Also, whats the
longest period of time youve been off the air? The responses may surprise
you. All of this an more on this edition of 100 Watts and a Wire.



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100 Watts and a Wi Episode 83

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Part 6 - CW Ops and Learning Morse Code

Posted: 01 Feb 2017 06:22 AM PST
http://forums.qrz.com/index.php?thre...e-code.553470/



After the last class I spent about 5 minutes going through the next
letters and numbers so I would start thinking about them. I then went to
bed and it was a good and much needed break. The next day I started Session
8 practice in earnest and it went extremely well for me. I can feel a lot
of classmates are frustrated and feel like they are making very little
progress. Don’t worry because we...



Part 6 – CW Ops and Learning Morse Code

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Maui Ham recognized for giving 100 amateur radio exams

Posted: 01 Feb 2017 05:30 AM PST
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Mel Fukunaga, KH6H, recognized for giving 100 amateur radio exams



Mel Fukunaga (left) receives an engraved bowl in recognition of joining the
Volunteer Examiner Century Club by administering his 100th amateur exam
session on Dec. 2. He is shown with from Tom Worthington, president of the
Maui Amateur Radio Club. SHAWN BOECKMAN photo





The Maui Amateur Radio Club recently honored...



Maui Ham recognized for giving 100 amateur radio exams

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Quarter Century Wireless Association Celebrates 70 Years With Anniversary
Cruise

Posted: 01 Feb 2017 05:06 AM PST
http://forums.qrz.com/index.php?thre...cruise.553254/

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE



www.qcwa.org



The Quarter Century Wireless Association, Inc. (QCWA) Invites All Amateur
Radio Operators, Family and Friends To Join Us on the QCWA 70th Anniversary
Charity Cruise.



NEW YORK (January 29, 2017) The Quarter Century Wireless Association, Inc.
(QCWA) Board of Directors is pleased to announce the QCWA 70th Anniversary
Charity Cruise sailing on 18 October 2017 on the new ms Koningsdam with...



Quarter Century Wireless Association Celebrates 70 Years With Anniversary
Cruise

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Ham Radio Go-kit and QRP contacts FT-817

Posted: 01 Feb 2017 03:26 AM PST
http://forums.qrz.com/index.php?thre...ft-817.548431/

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My video of my go-kit. I wanted to have a self contained portable
all-in-one amateur station that offers HF/VHF and UHF, as well as APRS,
packet and Solar charging. Check out the video.



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Ham Radio 360: Workbench-16 Wireless Comms for Microcontrollers and Single
Board Computers

Posted: 31 Jan 2017 05:21 AM PST
http://forums.qrz.com/index.php?thre...puters.553481/

In this episode of the Ham Radio 360 Workbench Podcast, George and Jeremy
continue the conversation on communicating with Microcontrollers and Single
Board Computers. They deep dive on wireless ways of communicating from
direct RF links to WiFi.



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Show Notes and Mentioned Links...



Ham Radio 360: Workbench-16 Wireless Comms for Microcontrollers and Single
Board Computers