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Free PL259 Tool, D-Star Explained in 2 min, TH-D74 - K6UDA Radio Episode 26

Posted: 10 Sep 2016 06:47 AM PDT
http://forums.qrz.com/index.php?thre...ode-26.537132/

Busy Busy Busy. Lets build an exceptional PL259 installation tool, learn
the basics of D-Star in 120 seconds, get a first glimpse of the new Kenwood
TH-D74 and more.

Dont forget to subscribe. Were over half way to the 5,000 magic number. one
of you lucky hams is going to win a Elecraft KX2. Check my website for
official rules.

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WA Amateur Radio News presents the weekly news for VK6: Sunday September
11, 2016

Posted: 10 Sep 2016 04:27 AM PDT
http://forums.qrz.com/index.php?thre...1-2016.537113/

In this weeks bulletin we hear from two Wireless Institute of Australia
Directors about the steep increase in temperature around the board of the
oldest Amateur Radio Association in the World.



Speaking of increase in temperature, in the southern hemisphere spring has
started, summer is on the way and contesting is heating up with the Spring
VHF and UHF Field Day and the Oceania DX contest on the way.



We also have an update on the annual Jamboree on the Air, a marvelous
initiative that has...



WA Amateur Radio News presents the weekly news for VK6: Sunday September
11, 2016

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Foundations of Amateur Radio - Episode 66

Posted: 10 Sep 2016 04:24 AM PDT
http://forums.qrz.com/index.php?thre...ode-66.537112/

When the Standing Wave Ratio is explained with a swimming pool and
splashing you know its going to get wet. This week SWR explained and while
Im at it, the difference between coax and ladder-line.



Foundations of Amateur Radio is a weekly podcast about the hobby of ham
radio and is available on-air, on-line and on-demand. Visit
http://podcasts.itmaze.com.au/ or search for VK6FLAB on iTunes.



Onno VK6FLAB

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Popular YouTube Channel Promotes Amateur Radio

Posted: 09 Sep 2016 10:33 PM PDT
http://forums.qrz.com/index.php?thre...-radio.537102/

A popular online YouTube channel, TechQuickie (part of LinusTechTips)
uploaded a video about Amateur Radio today as part of their As Fast As
Possible series. This series gives a general overview of a certain
technological topics within a short period of time.



The video, created for those with no knowledge on Amateur Radio, will
hopefully attract some more attention,...



Popular YouTube Channel Promotes Amateur Radio