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3916 Santa Net - Time is running out!!

Posted: 30 Dec 2016 08:51 AM PST
http://forums.qrz.com/index.php?thre...ng-out.548684/

Time is running out!!! The 3916 Santa Net is on the air every night through
December 24th at 7:30 PM Central 01:30 UTC.



Santa will be taking checkins via mobile on Christmas Eve!!!



Check in via Facebook Santa Net Page. https://www.facebook.com/3916santanet/



You can send an Email to



The countdown to Christmas has begun, so lets get all those good boys and
girls on the radio to talk to Santa!



You can listen live online by going to your favorite...



3916 Santa Net - Time is running out!!

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AMEBA

Posted: 30 Dec 2016 08:38 AM PST
http://forums.qrz.com/index.php?threads/ameba.549382/

A Mechanically Based Antenna.



This is a new DARPA program to develop ULF (0.3-3 kHz) and VLF (3-30 kHz)
antenna systems for underwater and underground radio communications (click
image below to go to web page)....



AMEBA

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Amateur Radio Newsline Report 2044, December 30 2016

Posted: 30 Dec 2016 07:53 AM PST
http://forums.qrz.com/index.php?thre...0-2016.549501/

Amateur Radio Newsline Report 2044, December 30 2016



Amateur Radio Newsline Report Number 2044 with a release date of Friday,
December 30, 2016 to follow in 5-4-3-2-1.



The following is a QST. Hams respond to the typhoon the Philippines. Radio
Australia begins its shortwave shutdown -- and we talk to possibly the
oldest continuously operating phone net. All this and more as Amateur Radio
Newsline Report 2044 comes your way right now.



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BILLBOARD CART



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HAMS RESPOND TO SUPER TYPHOON...



Amateur Radio Newsline Report 2044, December 30 2016

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Further Erosion of Short Wave Services.

Posted: 30 Dec 2016 07:42 AM PST
http://forums.qrz.com/index.php?thre...rvices.547122/

Outbackers claim that plans to cancel ABC shortwave services puts lives in
jeopardy.





http://mobile.abc.net.au/news/2016-....96?pfmredir=sm

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HamRadioReviews: DMR Range Test - TYT MD-398 [Video]

Posted: 30 Dec 2016 06:05 AM PST
http://forums.qrz.com/index.php?thre...-video.549491/

This is part 2 of the DMR range test series of videos I have prepared.







Here is the video, enjoy: https://wp.me/p800qu-fe



Also, dont forget to vote for B.O.A.T.: Best Of All Time 2016 -
https://www.hamradioreviews.eu/b-o-a-t-ham-gear-2016/



Happy New Year!

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Ham Radio Reviews is my blog...



HamRadioReviews: DMR Range Test - TYT MD-398 [Video]

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Ham Radio 360: Workbench-13 All About 3D Printing

Posted: 29 Dec 2016 08:20 PM PST
http://forums.qrz.com/index.php?thre...inting.548451/

In this episode of the Ham Radio 360 Workbench Podcast Jeremy, KF7IJZ and
George, KJ6VU talk Everything 3D Printing.



The questions you’ve had about printing for your hobby needs are finally
answered: Where to start? What equipment do you need? Suggested software,
tutorials and more are all here!





Thanks for listening

K4CDN



Listen Link...



Ham Radio 360: Workbench-13 All About 3D Printing

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HF antenna stealth dipoles for QRP, portable or home QTH

Posted: 29 Dec 2016 07:05 PM PST
http://forums.qrz.com/index.php?thre...me-qth.548098/

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Here is a video on some micro HF dipoles i found. Under 5 ounces, and
multiple versions. They work exceptionally well, and will be in my go-kit
video. Also good for the stealth operator that cant have an antenna at the
QTH.



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Podcast: Foundations of Amateur Radio - Episode 82

Posted: 29 Dec 2016 06:53 PM PST
http://forums.qrz.com/index.php?thre...ode-82.549447/

"You do not really understand something unless you can explain it to your
grandmother."



So, do we really understand our hobby to the point where we can make that
explanation? I think not, more to the point, neither do you. The Internet
and the airwaves are full of explanations of how things in Amateur Radio
work and many of them disagree with each other, sometimes loudly.



This week I take a look at how our understanding of our hobby might be
improved.



Foundations of...



Podcast: Foundations of Amateur Radio - Episode 82

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Ham Radio 360: all about Winter Field Day

Posted: 29 Dec 2016 06:21 PM PST
http://forums.qrz.com/index.php?thre...ld-day.549127/

In this Episode of the Ham Radio 360 Podcast we discuss Winter Field Day
with Tom Phleps WD8MBE.



The annual Winter Field Day event is held the last full weekend of January
(28-29 2017).



Much like it’s Summer-time cousin, Winter Field Day (WFD) is focused on ham
radio operations in less than ideal emergent conditions. Emergencies
happen everyday, and usually when the weather isn’t cooperating!



WFD like the ARRL Field Day gives Amateur...



Ham Radio 360: all about Winter Field Day

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CW QSO fun with a C21 on HamRadioQRP

Posted: 29 Dec 2016 04:10 PM PST
http://forums.qrz.com/index.php?thre...dioqrp.548059/

Sometimes using an older transceiver thats missing most of the features of
modern rigs can be a welcome return to the basics of the hobby. In this
video, HamRadioQRP author AA4OO sends out his call and enjoys a CW QSO
using a 1977 TenTec Century 21.



Listen in on two Vibroplex Bug key operators as they chat about their rigs
and keys......



CW QSO fun with a C21 on HamRadioQRP