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Ham-radio and National Geographic ... an spot movie!

Posted: 03 Nov 2016 09:49 AM PDT
http://forums.qrz.com/index.php?thre...-movie.543052/

The National Geographic has produced A Guide to Ham Radio to support its
recently released digital short, Before MARS — a prequel to its upcoming
MARS series. The 33-minute prequel, which has a heavy Amateur Radio theme,
provides the back story of two principal characters in the upcoming MARS
global event series.



In the prequel, twin teenaged sisters Hana and Joon Seung are the new kids
in town, after their single mother relocates. In due course, they come
across old ham radio...



Ham-radio and National Geographic ... an spot movie!

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Video: W9BVX Helium Balloon Antenna

Posted: 03 Nov 2016 08:08 AM PDT
http://forums.qrz.com/index.php?thre...ntenna.543079/



At the young age of 9, Bob W9BVX, visited an ARRL Field Day site with his
dad and saw the most amazing thing; an HF antenna lifted into the air by a
helium balloon. Ever since that day, his lifes dream was to do the same
thing. Watch now as he ticks another item off his bucket list.







Video Produced by Michael Martens, KB9VBR



Thank you to the Wisconsin...



Video: W9BVX Helium Balloon Antenna

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Are you active in NPOTA? Are you looking for a free awards park program
when it ends in 2016?

Posted: 03 Nov 2016 06:44 AM PDT
http://forums.qrz.com/index.php?thre...n-2016.543019/

Are you aware of the WWFF (World Wide Flora and Fauna)? It entails
activating nature parks just like the ARRLs National Parks On The Air
program. Lots of parks of the United States already have reference numbers
(designators) for the WWFF. I just finished adding all standard state parks
of the United States to our program as well.



Please take a look at my site at http://www.wwff-kff.com.



The WWFF has developed a cross...



Are you active in NPOTA? Are you looking for a free awards park program
when it ends in 2016?

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100 Watts and a Wi Episode 70

Posted: 02 Nov 2016 09:17 PM PDT
http://forums.qrz.com/index.php?thre...ode-70.542897/

On this episode, Christian, K0STH files his first complaint with the F.C.C.
Much to the dismay of a few, the QRM conversation makes a return this week.
Should we just turn the dial? Or, should we gather, stand up and exercise
the system? Well talk about it. Plus, a new program takes root. Learn about
Mines on the Air. All of this and more on this edition of 100 Watts and a
Wire.



http://100wattsandawire.com/100-watt...wire/episode70



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100 Watts and a Wire ® is a...



100 Watts and a Wi Episode 70

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WSJT Around the World Balloon WSPR

Posted: 02 Nov 2016 01:32 PM PDT
http://forums.qrz.com/index.php?thre...n-wspr.543033/

Joe Taylor K1JT posted a link on the latest WSJT QRP Labs balloon beacon
about a week ago. I just took another look at it and was amazed that it is
still flying. A fantastic use for K1JT software and the QRP Labs beacons. A
nice write up in QST on them too. I know you have seen me raving about
what these guys are doing with these around the World balloons but it is a
great part of our hobby to get younger Hams drawn into the hobby. If you
have not yet seen these balloons please look at the...



WSJT Around the World Balloon WSPR

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80th anniversary of BBC broadcast television

Posted: 02 Nov 2016 03:55 AM PDT
http://forums.qrz.com/index.php?thre...vision.543000/

On this day, 2 November 1936, the BBC launched the nations first regular TV
service from Alexandra Palace. Apart from WWII when its transmitters were
used to help defend against bomb attacks by jamming signals. Alexandra
Palace was the main location for the BBC’s television broadcasts until the
1950s. The single channel, regular television service continued until it
was joined by another channel in 1964, then taking on the names BBC One and
BBC Two.



Since those days, picture quality has...



80th anniversary of BBC broadcast television

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Ham Talk Live! Episode 38 - Contact Sport author J.K. George, N3BB

Posted: 01 Nov 2016 02:20 PM PDT
http://forums.qrz.com/index.php?thre...e-n3bb.542945/

Thursday night at 9 pm Eastern time on Ham Talk Live, listen to noted
author J.K. George, N3BB talk about his book entitled "Contact Sport". The
book is a ham radio story about the WRTC championships. He will also take
your questions LIVE during the show. To listen, tune in at hamtalklive.com.
Just hit the play button.



Or, if you miss the live show, you can catch the archive on hamtalklive.com
or on most podcasting outlets.



And, dont forget to CALL with your questions at 812-NET-HAM-1...



Ham Talk Live! Episode 38 - Contact Sport author J.K. George, N3BB