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Building a Magnetic Loop Antenna Series for Beginners [Video]

Posted: 04 Jan 2017 09:04 AM PST
http://forums.qrz.com/index.php?thre...-video.548744/

This is the introduction to the Building a DIY Magnetic Loop Antenna for
Beginners Series. Chameleon Antenna was kind enough to provide their new
magnetic loop starter kit making this series possible. In this series we
will show the operator how to use the DIY Magnetic Loop Antenna starter kit
to build their own mag-loop antenna, according to their budget, their
requirements, their specifications. Im also new to the Starter Kit, and
have only once built a 6 meter magnetic loop antenna to...



Building a Magnetic Loop Antenna Series for Beginners [Video]

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100 Watts and a Wi Episode 79

Posted: 04 Jan 2017 06:52 AM PST
http://forums.qrz.com/index.php?thre...ode-79.550091/

As 2016 came to a close, Christian returned to Delaware to say goodbye to a
World War 2 Veteran, and a life long friend. We also feature a story on
learning CW in an ever changing amateur radio landscape. Plus, a book
giveaway. Listen for the question, send your answer with your name, call
sign and mailing address in an email. A winner will be randomly chosen and
contacted. Good luck!



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100 Watts and a Wi Episode 79

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The Second ARRL License Exam held aboard the USS Missouri

Posted: 04 Jan 2017 03:07 AM PST
http://forums.qrz.com/index.php?thre...ssouri.548443/

December 17, 2016. Pearl Harbor Hawaii, Ford Island.



75 years and 10 days after the attack on Pearl Harbor the Emergency Amateur
Radio Club (EARC) in Honolulu, an ARRL affiliated club, held the second
Amateur radio test session aboard the USS Missouri. Testing on board this
historical ship seems to be a popular event as our section manager received
a special request to conduct it on board.



We are happy to report six new operators passed the FCC Exam and will be
granted Amateur Radio...



The Second ARRL License Exam held aboard the USS Missouri

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MFJ in partnership with InnovAntennas and G0KSC

Posted: 04 Jan 2017 01:49 AM PST
http://forums.qrz.com/index.php?thre...-g0ksc.550076/

MFJ in partnership with InnovAntennas and G0KSC



MFJ Enterprises a manufacturer of a broad range of products for the amateur
radio industry specializing in station accessories, antennas and antenna
tuner units and InnovAntennas Limited a designer and builder of modern
computer optimized directional antenna systems, today announced a
partnership which will increase the availability of InnovAntennas smaller
antennas in addition to providing a new and...



MFJ in partnership with InnovAntennas and G0KSC

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Ham Talk Live! Episode 44 - The Meaning of 75 with CARF's Brian Linn, KD0HII

Posted: 04 Jan 2017 12:43 AM PST
http://forums.qrz.com/index.php?thre...kd0hii.548546/

Thursday night at 9 pm Eastern time on hamtalklive.com, tune in to learn
about the meaning of 75. I’ve been signing off the show each week with 73
and 75, and many of you have asked what it means. Listen to the show on
Thursday to find out with our guest, Brian Linn, KD0HII, the president of
Christian Amateur Radio Fellowship. We will also talk about what CARF is
doing, and how it relates to Christmas.



CALL IN LIVE during the show with your questions and comments at
812-NET-HAM-1...



Ham Talk Live! Episode 44 - The Meaning of 75 with CARFs Brian Linn, KD0HII

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ICQPODCAST Episode 227 - Operating Portable in Winter released

Posted: 03 Jan 2017 12:26 PM PST
http://forums.qrz.com/index.php?thre...leased.549063/

ICQPODCAST Episode 227 - Operating Portable in Winter released



In this episode, Martin M1MRB / W9ICQ is joined by Martin Rothwell M0SGL,
Dan Romanchik KB6NU, and Ed Durrant DD5LP to discuss the latest Amateur /
Ham Radio news. Colin M6BOY rounds up the news in brief, and this episode’s
features: Operating Portable in Winter.



News stories include:-


Germany Access 60m
RSGB Yearbook 2017 Error
Pilot for Online Advanced Exams
HamRadioDeluxe Customer Service Failure
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ICQPODCAST Episode 227 - Operating Portable in Winter released