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Earthquake and Tsunami New Zealand

Posted: 13 Nov 2016 09:37 AM PST
http://forums.qrz.com/index.php?thre...ealand.544354/

Tsunami arrives after 7,8 Earthquake South Island, New Zealand.

Radio Amateur Emergency Network start operation on 14300.

Please keep this freq clear.

Thanks



http://dxnews.com/earthquake-new-zealand/





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Do you have a plan to become Silent Key?

Posted: 13 Nov 2016 07:13 AM PST
http://forums.qrz.com/index.php?thre...nt-key.542669/

No one wants to think about death but it will happen to all of us and most
want know it’s coming until it’s at the door. You should make it as easy on
your family and loved ones as you can by being ready for it.



In the HAM community we call that going Silent Key. All that HAM gear you
have, does your spouse or family know anything about it? How do they get
rid of it? How much is it worth and who to sale it to? Who will disconnect
all that gear and who will take down your antennas? Maybe...



Do you have a plan to become Silent Key?

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Assembling the portable/restricted space HF TW Antenna

Posted: 13 Nov 2016 01:32 AM PST
http://forums.qrz.com/index.php?thre...ntenna.542919/

Published on Oct 26, 2016



Assembling and operating with the amateur radio TW Antenna System made in
the USA by DX Engineering - Tallmadge, Ohio.





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California AB-1785 signed - Bans Ham Radio Usage in Vehicle

Posted: 12 Nov 2016 11:54 PM PST
http://forums.qrz.com/index.php?thre...ehicle.542387/

How the heck did we California hams miss this one??



http://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/fa...01520160AB1785

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TX FACTOR EPISODE 13 IS NOW ON THE AIR!

Posted: 12 Nov 2016 04:27 PM PST
http://forums.qrz.com/index.php?thre...he-air.543348/

Happy November everyone! Just a quick heads-up that TX Factor Episode 13 is
now on the air and available to view. Head over to www.txfactor.co.uk to
join in the fun!



In this episode, Bob gets to weigh up the latest offering of digital
transceivers with Gary from Martin Lynch and Sons direct from the ML&S
Superstore.



We chat about the weather with two experts who always look on the bright
side. Jim Bacon and Steve Nichols explain how we...



TX FACTOR EPISODE 13 IS NOW ON THE AIR!

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3.916 Santa Net Kicks off Nov 25th

Posted: 12 Nov 2016 02:56 PM PST
http://forums.qrz.com/index.php?thre...v-25th.543476/

For the 11th consecutive year, The 3916 Nets will be staging The Santa Net
on 3.916 MHz. Good girls and boys will be able to talk to Santa Claus, via
amateur radio, nightly at 7:30 PM (Central) starting November 25, 2016. The
Santa Net will run nightly at 7:30 PM Central through Christmas Eve,
December 24, 2016.



Pete Thomson (KE5GGY), of The 3916 Nets, commented on...



3.916 Santa Net Kicks off Nov 25th

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QSO Today Podcast - 119 - Dino Besomi - CE3PG

Posted: 12 Nov 2016 12:54 PM PST
http://forums.qrz.com/index.php?thre...-ce3pg.544302/

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I just published Episode 119 of the QSO Today Podcast with Dino Besomi,
CE3PG from Santiago, Chile. Dino loves amateur radio contesting,
representing Chile in the IARU Region 2, and working emergency
communications when Chile gets 70% of all earthquakes recorded around the
World. Be sure to listen.



Show Notes: http://www.qsotoday.com/podcasts/CE3PG

Podcast Link: https://goo.gl/CJ9ghQ

iTunes Sto http://goo.gl/CvLNmV

Stitcher:...



QSO Today Podcast - 119 - Dino Besomi - CE3PG