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The overthrow of the 15 dB rule

Posted: 28 Nov 2016 10:10 PM PST
http://forums.qrz.com/index.php?thre...b-rule.521522/

The FCC is asking for comment on RM-11767 brought by Expert Linears to
strike the 15dB rule, namely 97.317(a)(2). I urge all to comment and to
also write your Congressional rep. Below is a prototype comment and a
boilerplate letter to your representative. Chuck w8mqw





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Comment on RM-11767





I support this revision of 93.317(a)(2) proposed in RM-11767.



The future default HF amateur radio station is not a 100-W transceiver...



The overthrow of the 15 dB rule

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Santa Net on 3.916mhz!!!

Posted: 28 Nov 2016 07:49 PM PST
http://forums.qrz.com/index.php?thre...916mhz.546036/

Santa Net on 3.916mhz!!!

http://www.tailgatersnet.com/santa-net.html



The Santa Net is on the air every night, November 25th through December
24th at 7:30 PM Central. Check in early with the Rag Chew Crew to make sure
you get on the list!



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 WebSDR or you can go
to the Tailgaters website, at the bottom right of the page...



Santa Net on 3.916mhz!!!

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New series about Ultra-Portable Amateur Digital Comms

Posted: 28 Nov 2016 03:37 PM PST
http://forums.qrz.com/index.php?thre...-comms.542210/

Although elementary for many experienced operators, others have asked for
an Ultra Portable Amateur Digital communications series. Well the first
episode in the series is up. Its called "Getting started in Ultra-Portable
Amateur Digital communications".







In the first episode, we demonstrate three variations of Ultra-Portable
kits.

The first kit is built around a netbook type laptop. The second is built
around an Android tablet. The third is built around...



New series about Ultra-Portable Amateur Digital Comms

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Ham Radio 2.0: Episode 68 - TYT's MD-398 10-watt DMR HT

Posted: 28 Nov 2016 02:52 PM PST
http://forums.qrz.com/index.php?thre...dmr-ht.545326/

http://www.livefromthehamshack.tv/20...0-watt-dmr-ht/

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One of TYTs latest DMR Handheld devices advertises 10-watts. Ill test this
claim on the video and provide more details about this HT that youll want
to know before purchasing.





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Hamvention Awards Nominations Sought

Posted: 28 Nov 2016 12:02 PM PST
http://forums.qrz.com/index.php?thre...sought.546052/

2017 Hamvention® Awards Announcement

Frank J. Beafore / WS8B - Chairperson



Once again, it gives me great pleasure to announce the opening of the 2017
Hamvention Awards nomination process. As in the past, this prestigious
program will bestow awards in the following categories: Technical
Achievement, Special Achievement and Amateur of the Year. Hamvention will
also be recognizing the Club of the Year.



The Hamvention Awards event has been held since 1955. Over these years
many...



Hamvention Awards Nominations Sought

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Ham Radio 2.0: Episode 69 - DXpedition to Costa Rica 2016

Posted: 28 Nov 2016 08:54 AM PST
http://forums.qrz.com/index.php?thre...a-2016.546030/

http://www.livefromthehamshack.tv/20...sta-rica-2016/

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We return to Guayabo, Costa Rica for the 2016 DXpedition by the Northeast
Tarrant Amateur Radio Club