Extruded Aluminum Enclosure Kit, Silver, for Ham It Up v1.1 & v1.2 RF Upconverter for RTL-SDR Radios

Extruded Aluminum Enclosure Kit, Silver, for Ham It Up v1.1 & v1.2 RF Upconverter for RTL-SDR Radios

  • High-quality custom aluminum enclosure for Ham It Up v1.1 & v1.2.
  • Metal case helps to protect PCB from stray EMI, improving sensitivity.
  • Includes all required hardware to mount your PCB!
  • Ample room inside the case to make modifications and even include a dongle inside the case if you are so inclined.
  • Ham It Up upconverter sold separately.

These high-quality aluminum enclosures (or aluminium, if you’re weird like that) are custom-made for all current production versions of the Ham It Up upconverter. A better option than unshielded cases, most certainly, and fairly priced as well.

The enclosures include the appropriate standoffs and screws to mount the upconverter. The color-matched side panels are included as well. Two color options are available – metallic blue with laser-etched labeling, and silver with color silkscreen labelin

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The International Amateur Radio Union (IARU) Administrative Council has called upon International Telecommunication Union (ITU) signatory nations to take steps to ensure that the operation of “electrical apparatus or installations of any kind, including power and telecommunication distribution networks,” does not cause harmful interference to Amateur Radio operations. The Council adopted a reso…

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Packet radio downlink from the International Space Station (RS0ISS) received on 10 July 2010 20:15 UTC. Received using an Arrow II antenna, Universal Softwar…

On Sunday afternoon, it was discovered that the Logbook of The World server at ARRL HQ was involved in a denial of service attack that disrupted operations. The ARRL IT Department identified the source and is continuing work on eliminating the threat. There may be intermittent disruptions of the Logbook service while the ultimate fix is being implemented. We apologize for any inconvenience.

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Fremont, CA (PRWEB) May 31, 2006

SchmartBoard, the developer of a new technology that has significantly simplified the creation of electronic circuits for hobbyists and electronic engineers, announced today the First Annual Schmartie Awards to reward exceptional electronic circuit design.

Engineers, students and hobbyists from around the world are invited to enter the first annual Schmartie awards. From now through November 15th, entrants can post SchmartScematics (electronic circuits utilizing SchmartBoard prototyping products) for users to download and use in their own projects. In December, we will open up voting for the five favorite circuits. All registered user will be able to vote.

In January 2007 we will post the five winners who will receive an iPod Nano and a certificate. All participants who enter the contest and post a schematic per the instructions will receive free SchmartBoards to build their schematics and a SchmartBoard t-shirt. Details of the program are at http://www.schmartboard.com

Early Schmartie entrants include users from the US, Canada, India, Australia, Bangladesh, Bulgaria, France and Mexico. SchmartBoard hopes to attract participants from the worlds of robotics, Ham Radio, model railroading and other electronic hobby areas in addition to those involved in pure electronics.

Co-sponsors of the program include Hobby Engineering (http://www.hobbyengineering.com), Intellect Lab (http://www.intellectlab.com), R&D Electronic Parts (http://www.randdelectronicparts.com), Titan PCB (http://www.titanpcb.com) and Parallax (http://www.parallax.com).

About SchmartBoard (http://www.schmartboard.com)

SchmartBoard is committed to helping engineers, students, and hobbyists develop electronic circuits faster, easier, and less expensively than previously possible. At SchmartBoard, our three-word mission statement is “Electronics for Everyone”.

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Amateur Radio volunteers activated on opposite ends of the US late last week and over the weekend as separate hurricanes struck Bermuda and Hawaii. Both regions were prepared and fared well with no deaths, serious injuries, or major property damage reported.

Hurricane Gonzalo

Hurricane Gonzalo, the stronger of the two storms, was a Category 3 hurricane when it made a near-direct hit on Bermuda on…

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I get this interference on my base radio every single day from 6am to 6pm, how can I get it to stop????
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A young radio amateur from California is one of nine Popular Mechanics “Future Breakthrough Award” winners. Shiloh Curtis, KK6ISM, developed a “hat-based, hands-free, haptic navigational aid for visually impaired individuals.” As the publication explained, after a friend from her school’s robotics club described going blind as losing “two eyes and one hand,” Curtis determined to come up with a …

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AM Antenna Lens I miss spoke in the video about the length of the 22 gauge wire. It is 40 feet that is wrapped around the Styrofoam not 75. My mind was alrea…
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A few nice Ham Radio images I found:

Microwave parts

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High Sierra HS-1800 Screwdriver antenna

Polyphaser

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These devices are on the end of cables attached to antennas on a roof. These babies protect equipment from damage to lightning spikes.

Former ARRL Headquarters staff member Mary E. Lau, N1VH (ex-N7IAL), of Newington, Connecticut, died October 15. She was 61 and had been suffering from ALS. Lau worked in several League Headquarters departments from 1985 until her retirement in 2005, including Field and Educational Services (F&ES), where she was projects supervisor and secretary of the ARRL Foundation, then a part of the F&ES De…

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Skywarn spotters train to track storms

As we have seen in Oklahoma, when severe weather hits, time is of the essence. The National Weather Service trains average people to be on the look-out to mo…
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As the now-Category 4 Hurricane Gonzalo continues northward, poised for a near-direct hit on Bermuda, the Hurricane Watch Net (HWN) has affirmed plans to activate this afternoon, October 16, at 2100 UTC. As of 1800 UTC, the storm was 460 miles south-southwest of Bermuda, moving at 7 MPH and packing maximum sustained winds of 145 MPH.

“Interests in Bermuda should be rushing their preparations to …

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Ham It Up Upconverter Accessory – SDR Connector Cable For MCX-Style SDRs (NESDR Mini, NESDR Micro & TV28T v1 & TV28T v2). Male MCX to Male SMA pigtail, RG174, 0.5′ (15cm) length

Ham It Up Upconverter Accessory - SDR Connector Cable For MCX-Style SDRs (NESDR Mini, NESDR Micro & TV28T v1 & TV28T v2). Male MCX to Male SMA pigtail, RG174, 0.5' (15cm) length

  • NooElec brand custom cable
  • Matched 50 ohm connectors
  • Gold-plated male MCX connector & male SMA connector
  • High-quality RG174 interconnect cable

Very high-quality male MCX to male SMA RG174 pigtail cable, 0.5′ in length. Low-loss RG174 + short cable length means there is no need to worry about potential attenuation. Matched 50 ohm connectors.

Great for attaching MCX-style SDRs such as NESDR Mini, NESDR Micro & TV28T (v1 & v2) to our Ham It Up RF upconverter.

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JBA W0855 Red Ignition Wire for GM Truck 4.8/5.3/6.0L 99-06

JBA W0855 Red Ignition Wire for GM Truck 4.8/5.3/6.0L 99-06

  • Extra thick diameters for improved under hood appearance
  • 100 percent silicone jackets that are resistant to heat and abrasion
  • Ultra low resistance design for improved performance through ignition system
  • Wire wound mag conductors for superior Electro Magnetic Interference
  • Custom tailored lengths with cylinder ID labels for easy installation

JBA Power Cables ignition wires are less than half the resistance of most factory wires, which frees spark energy and increases performance. Get as much as 5 plus hp gain with JBA Power Cables as tested by Car Craft Magazine. They feature 100 percent silicone jackets and unique boot ends designed for maximum clearance and long life for severe duty applications. These heavy duty ignition wires come standard with wire-wound mag conductors for superior Electro Magnetic Interference suppression (EMI

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The winner of the October QST Cover Plaque award is William Alsup, N6XMW, for his article “Extended Double Zepp Yagi Antenna.”

The QST Cover Plaque Award — given to the author or authors of the most popular article in each issue — is determined by a vote of ARRL members on the QST Cover Plaque Poll web page. Cast a ballot for your favorite article in the November issue today.

 

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A few nice Amateur Radio images I found:

CRW_0657

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IMG_3338: The Balloon Inflates

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IMG_8960: Jason/AI4JW

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HF Finder ham.
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Breve dimostrazione di come è possibile ascoltare il DRM Digital Radio Mondiale in onde corte.

The Amateur Radio on the International Space Station (ARISS) program has announced that the application window is open for proposals from formal and informal educational institutions and organizations to host an Amateur Radio contact with an ISS crew member. The deadline for proposals is December 15. Educational entities may apply individually or in concert with other institutions or organizati…

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AMSAT has invited the Amateur Satellite community to submit ideas and suggestions for the next generation of AMSAT satellites. AMSAT Vice President-Engineering Jerry Buxton, N0JY, announced the plan at the recent 2014 AMSAT Space Symposium in Baltimore. AMSAT asked that ideas be based on the CubeSat platform, as “this is the standard through which we will look for launches in the foreseeable fu…

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I took this video while driving through Auburn, CA to provide some insight into what adjacent-channel HD Radio interference sounds like on FM. It’s five minu…
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Solar activity declined this week, with average daily sunspot numbers going from 98 last week to 55.1 in the week ending Wednesday, October 15. Average daily solar flux went from 131.9 to 117.4.

Average planetary A index rose from 6.4 to 10.4. The most unsettled geomagnetic day was Tuesday, October 14, when the planetary A index was 18, and the planetary K index reached 5 for 9 hours overnight. …

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Some cool Psk31 images:

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20121229-0858-15M-PSK31-RA6WF

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CQ has announced that it will no longer accept logs for any CQ-sponsored contest from stations in Crimea operating with Russian-issued call signs. CQ Magazine said that “after considerable deliberation,” it has decided to follow the lead of the US government and the United Nations and will consider the embattled Crimea region to be a part of Ukraine, “until such time as the political situation …

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Quick look inside a Workman SX-144-430 showing the absolutely dreadful ground connection of this cheap SWR meter. It seems like you indeed get what you pay f…
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On this video I explain how my portable backpack HF radio is made and how it works. The radio set consists of a Yaesu FT-857D, an SGC SG-211 antenna tuner, a…

Amateur radio enthusiasts to celebrate 25th Hamfest
El Defensor Chieftain
Formed in the mid-to-late 70s, some of the Socorro Amateur Radio Association's (SARA) original founders are still active today. Several amateur radio operators, often known as 'hams', maintain an active organization that today has more than 30 members.
ARRL Executive Committee Adopts Mobile Amateur Radio Operation Policy:eHam.net

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Yaesu FT-DX1200 HF contesting rig for amateur radio Buy the Yaesu FT-DX1200 HF here http://www.gigaparts.com/Product-Lines/HF-6M-Radios/Yaesu-FT-DX1200_2.htm…
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Forbes

For Ham Radio Geeks, Contact With Space Station Is Exciting
Forbes
At the height of the Cold War when I was 13 years old, I got my amateur (ham) radio novice license. From the confines of a cramped closet in my bedroom, my “ham shack,” I talked via Morse code night and day with other operators – first stateside then

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Fremont, Calif. (PRWEB) April 11, 2007

SchmartBoard, the developer of a new technology that has significantly simplified the creation of electronic circuits for hobbyists, education and industry, has signed up to exhibit at the May 2007 Hamvention in Dayton, Ohio.

SchmartBoard|ez prototyping boards allow virtually anyone to hand solder surface mount components easily, quickly and flawlessly. Prior to the development of this technology in late 2005, few people had the dexterity to hand solder surface mount components with pitches as tiny as 0.4mm.

“People can not believe how easy it is to hand solder surface mount components with our product unless they try it for themselves,” said Neal Greenberg, SchmartBoard’s vice president of sales & marketing. “After receiving many e-mails and having conversations with radio enthusiasts who have used, and been very happy with, SchmartBoard, we decided to invest more time and resources to make sure this important niche is aware of the benefits SchmartBoard can offer.”

SchmartBoard will be at booth 218 at the show, which takes place at the Hara Area in Trotwood, Ohio. Visitors to the SchmartBoard booth will be able to try their hand at soldering a surface mount component using SchmartBoards “ez” technology. They will also receive the souvenir board that is also a key ring. SchmartBoard will also have a contest for attendees to win SchmartBoards.

About SchmartBoard (http://www.schmartboard.com)

SchmartBoardTM is committed to helping engineers, students and hobbyists develop electronic circuits faster, easier, and less expensively than previously possible. SchmartBoard’s patent pending Electronic Circuit Building Blocks makes this possible. SchmartBoard’s “EZ” Technology makes the soldering of surface mount components accessible to virtually anyone.

About Hamvention (http://www.hamvention.org)

Since 1952 Hamvention® has been sponsored by Dayton Amateur Radio Association (DARA). For many years it has been the world’s largest amateur radio gathering, attracting hams from throughout the globe.

In 1964 Hamvention® moved to Hara Arena where it now occupies the entire complex. Use the links to access more detailed information about DARA and Hamvention®.

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Amateur Radio Emergency Service (ARES) volunteers in Hawaii are on alert for possible activation as Tropical Storm Ana, which is forecast to become a Category 1 hurricane, bears down on the Hawaiian Islands. As of 1200 UTC on October 16, Ana was 740 miles southeast of Honolulu and moving at about 10 MPH with maximum sustained winds of 60 MPH. The storm is expected to reach the islands on Saturd…

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поёт Алиска Белкина (в миру Ирина)
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Новогодний концерт в Духовницком Доме Детского Творчества,29 декабря 2013 года.
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The November edition of Digital QST is now available. This is our special Product Review issue with 22 pages of informative reviews! Click here to start reading.

Also in this issue…

• Learn how to track down noise and other interference sources on the HF bands

• Add USB connectivity to the popular Kantronics KPC-3 packet radio TNC

• Discover the world of motors and mechanisms in Amateur Radio

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Forbes

For Ham Radio Geeks, Contact With Space Station Is Exciting
Forbes
At the height of the Cold War when I was 13 years old, I got my amateur (ham) radio novice license. From the confines of a cramped closet in my bedroom, my “ham shack,” I talked via Morse code night and day with other operators – first stateside then

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Some cool Ham Radio images:

Solar Panels – Field Day 2001

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This is the 5x5w solar array I used during FD 2001. No, in this picture they are not out in the sun. There were too many trees around the area and they did not really get any sun at all until the next morning. Not that I needed them though – the 17 Ah and 7 Ah gelcells provided more than enough current. I just had these there as backup really.

Buddistick

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Buddipole (Buddistick, technically) antenna set up for 20m portable work. Note the home-brewed ghetto "video tripod, painters’ pole, and bungee cord" mast!

Noted Amateur Radio author Bill Sabin, W0IYH, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, died October 13. He was 88. An ARRL member, Sabin was the author of Discrete-Signal Analysis and Design. He also was co-editor (with E.O. Schoenike) and contributor to three books on single-sideband and HF radio, and he contributed to ARRL’s RF Amplifier Classics. In addition, Sabin wrote more than 40 technical articles, inclu…

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Retevis H-777 Two Way Radio Walkie Talkie UHF 400-470MHz 5W 16CH Single Band With Earpiece Hand Held Mobile Ham Amateur Radio High Illumination Flashlight Black 6 Pack

Retevis H-777 Two Way Radio Walkie Talkie UHF 400-470MHz 5W 16CH Single Band With Earpiece Hand Held Mobile Ham Amateur Radio High Illumination Flashlight Black 6 Pack

  • Model: Retevis H-777;Walkie Talkie Frequency Range: 400~470MHz;Memory Channel: 16;1500mAh Li-ion battery
  • Built-in Led torch make things easier when in dark environment
  • Every radio has a earpiece;180g is small and light;Easy to use;Easy to program
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Specification
Model: Retevis H-777
Antenna Impedance: 50Ω
Working temperature: -30~+60℃
Rated Voltage: 3.7V DC
Output power:

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software defined radio

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The ARRL Executive Committee adopted an updated Policy Statement on Amateur Radio mobile operation during its October 4 meeting in Memphis. While agreeing that driver inattention is a leading cause of auto accidents and that concern over driver distraction “is not unreasonable,” the policy cites Amateur Radio’s 70-year history of two-way mobile operation as evidence that such radio use does not…

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TRX – ICOM IC-E2820 Antena – Diamond X510.
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HAM radio operators gather in Wildcat Park for annual picnic
Bradford Era
Russ Bush of Spartansburg said that like Wolfe, he enjoys the technical aspect of amateur radio. However, Bush also likes to compete in HAM radio contests. He said the contests usually consist of operators who can make the most amount of contacts, …

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The BEST audio you will ever hear.
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Amateur Radio operators will be on the air October 14-20 to let the public know about the National Wildlife Refuge System by operating from refuges around the US during National Wildlife Refuge Week. They will be highlighting refuge features, wildlife, and geography while contacting other stations across the US and North America. The goal for participants is to combine their communication skill…

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RFI Khmer Radio - Spanish is investigating the first cases for the first time in its territory

RFI Khmer Radio – Spanish is investigating the first cases for the first time in its territory rfi khmer khmer post rfa khmer mobile world khmer radio voa kh…
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Part 2 http://youtu.be/fX5OUbMskKU WE ARE ALL BEING EXPOSED TO THE BIGGEST AVOIDABLE HEALTH HAZARD IN THE HISTORY OF OUR PLANET! PLEASE CONTACT US @ globalrf…
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Tried to decode some DMR/MOTOTRBO digital voice channels with DSD and RTL SDR RTL2832. Quality of decoding is quite poor but usually intelligible, not too su…

The Hurricane Watch Net (HWN) has announced that it will be activating for Hurricane Gonzalo. Net operations have been scheduled to start at 2100 UTC on October 13. The projected forecast track will take Gonzalo through the British and US Virgin Islands. The National Hurricane Center in Miami said Gonzalo became a hurricane while moving through the northern Leeward Islands and that additional s…

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A psk qso with WS4WW. I could not read him well in the beginning but finally we could make a good qso.
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psk qso with yo2leo on 20 meters.
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HAM radio operators gather in Wildcat Park for annual picnic
Bradford Era
Russ Bush of Spartansburg said that like Wolfe, he enjoys the technical aspect of amateur radio. However, Bush also likes to compete in HAM radio contests. He said the contests usually consist of operators who can make the most amount of contacts, …
Cyclone Hudhud: HAM radio operators on standbyTimes of India

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Forbes

For Ham Radio Geeks, Contact With Space Station Is Exciting
Forbes
At the height of the Cold War when I was 13 years old, I got my amateur (ham) radio novice license. From the confines of a cramped closet in my bedroom, my “ham shack,” I talked via Morse code night and day with other operators – first stateside then

ham amateur radio – Google News

A few nice Amateur Radio images I found:

CRW_8877: Mike/KG4JNA, Dale/K3CN and ?

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CRW_0623: Maria/KG4JBJ and Virginia/AK4EA

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671B1277: Leila/WN4PP

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ICOM IC-R5 vs YAESU VR-120D - VHF AIRBAND.

Comparação de recepção dos scanners ICOM IC-R5 e YAESU VR-120D. Escuta Aérea Solo, Torre e Controle Palegre, Base Aérea, Centro Curitiba e despachos. VHF Air…


Forbes

For Ham Radio Geeks, Contact With Space Station Is Exciting
Forbes
At the height of the Cold War when I was 13 years old, I got my amateur (ham) radio novice license. From the confines of a cramped closet in my bedroom, my “ham shack,” I talked via Morse code night and day with other operators – first stateside then

ham amateur radio – Google News

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At its recent Regional Conference in Bulgaria, International Amateur Radio Union (IARU) Region 1 awarded the Region 1 Roy Stevens, G2BVN, Memorial Trophy to Gaston Bertels, ON4WF. IARU Region 1 recognized Bertels for his many years of serving first as chairman of the Eurocom Working Group and then of the Amateur Radio Space Exploration (ARSPEX) Working Group. Bertels, who is 87, has said that h…

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JT65-HF

Is It Me You’re Looking For?

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Lionel Richie calls CQ