Amateur Radio News

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QRZ Morse Code Plaque Update

Posted: 07 Mar 2017 10:13 AM PST
http://forums.qrz.com/index.php?thre...update.558077/

Howdy folks,



Ive been spending a lot of hours in the shop and have already shipped about
two dozen copies of our Morse Code Plaque. I expect to be caught up on
orders in the next day or so and wanted to take a moment to share how they
are turning out since the pictures of the prototype were used. With the
design finalized, they are coming out error-free and great looking.



I also wanted to mention that Im making these myself for now in my home
shop. Im working with another ham who...



QRZ Morse Code Plaque Update

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WARNING: HRD Software scam/phishing mail

Posted: 07 Mar 2017 09:50 AM PST
http://forums.qrz.com/index.php?thre...g-mail.558148/

I (and I suspect may of you too) received a message from HRD software to
verify my account details because of a security breach caused by Chinese
hackers.



Subject was "[Ham Radio Deluxe 6.X] Account Suspension"



You will find a copy of the message below. I called with HRD support and
they confirmed the message is a scam and are flooded with calls. So DO NOT
enter your details on the website linked in the email. If you have already
done so, I advise you to contact HRD support.



Kind regards...



WARNING: HRD Software scam/phishing mail

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100 Watts and a Wi Episode 87 is posted

Posted: 07 Mar 2017 08:24 AM PST
http://forums.qrz.com/index.php?thre...posted.557236/

On this episode, we revisit the weekends 160 meter contest. Did you
participate? Whether you were "parking and barking" or chasing stations
around the dial, I think we can agree... 160 meter is still a very sexy
band! Plus, Lucas W6LDS makes his 100 Watts and a Wire debut with a review
of the SharkRF Open Spot. All of this and more on this edition of 100 Watts
and a Wire.



http://100wattsandawire.com/100-watt...wire/episode87



100 Watts and a Wire ® is a weekly podcast...



100 Watts and a Wi Episode 87 is posted

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HamRadioNow: CERT (and the Survey)

Posted: 07 Mar 2017 08:08 AM PST
http://forums.qrz.com/index.php?thre...survey.557112/



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CERT - Community Emergency Response Team - is a FEMA program that trains
and utilizes citizens in local communities in assisting emergency
responders. Its not just communications, but it is a natural for a ham
radio tie-in, and thats happening with CERT groups around the country.



Jeff McGrath...



HamRadioNow: CERT (and the Survey)

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100 Watts and a Wi Episode 88

Posted: 07 Mar 2017 07:36 AM PST
http://forums.qrz.com/index.php?thre...ode-88.558136/

On this episode, hot DX action! Did you get into the contest? I am not a
contester, per se. However, I do like to test the range of my antennas.
Well explore some DX contacts and see how you did, too. There are other
ways to test propagation and your antenna. This week, we review a product
called, WSPRLite. Lastly, a commentary on the recent ARRL survey that
explores "Entry Level Licenses". Did you participate? All of this and more
on this edition of 100 Watts and a Wire....



100 Watts and a Wi Episode 88

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

Posted: 07 Mar 2017 06:03 AM PST
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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Foundations of Amateur Radio - Episode 91

Posted: 07 Mar 2017 05:34 AM PST
http://forums.qrz.com/index.php?thre...ode-91.557705/

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"If theyre shooting at you - you know youre doing something right!" -
keyboard warriors are happy to attack, but rarely provide any contribution
of note, other than to point out spelling errors and explain how theyve
been wounded by something you said.



Clearly they are a loud minority in this hobby, but what of it for the rest
of us. How can you enjoy this hobby and ignore those taking pot-shots
because the only achievement in their live was to pass their...



Foundations of Amateur Radio - Episode 91

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ICQPODCAST Episode 232- Bitx 40 Part One released

Posted: 07 Mar 2017 02:02 AM PST
http://forums.qrz.com/index.php?thre...leased.557911/

In this episode, Martin M1MRB / W9ICQ is joined by Leslie Butterfield
G0CIB, Edmund Spicer M0MNG and Chris Howard M0TCH to discuss the latest
Amateur / Ham Radio news. Colin M6BOY rounds up the news in brief, and this
episode’s features is Bitx 40 Part One.



We would like to thank Richard Langmead, 5B4AJG and our monthly and annual
donors for keeping the podcast advert free. To donate, please visit -
http://www.icqpodcast.com/donate



News stories include:-


Ham...


ICQPODCAST Episode 232- Bitx 40 Part One released