12 meters.
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For a full FM Bandscan from this great DX-location, please visit http://site.voila.fr/fmdx/rakovica.htm . LOCATION: The village of Rakovica in NW Bulgaria, i…
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The ARRL Centennial W1AW portable operations taking place throughout 2014 from each of the 50 states are now in Nevada and West Virginia. They will transition at 0000 UTC on Wednesday, October 29 (the evening of October 28 in US time zones), to Wyoming (W1AW/7) and Massachusetts (W1AW/1). W1AW/KP2 also will be active until November 5 from the US Virgin Islands. So far during 2014, W1AW has visi…
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The 12 Volt Sailor.
Learn how to design and build an efficient electrical system. Shows how to integrate the radar, watermaker, windlass, single side band radio, auto pilot and GPS into your D.C. system.
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volt hf bandwidth preppers prepping antenna coax am fm band “walky talky” grid battery ham “ham radio” “radio ham” “radio amateur” “Antenna radio” “ham radio…
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It’s getting to be more challenging to receive the JT65B transmissions from the recently launched 4M (Manfred Memorial Moon Mission) lunar payload. The 13-character onboard messages posted from around the world prior to launch were expected to be transmitted this week and will be repeated. On October 25 Ghislain Ruy, LX2RG, of LUXspace said signals from the 4M payload were quite weak.
“This is n…
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วิธีบันทึกช่อง Duplex icom V90 จาก www.amphanradio.com.
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Software defined radio – Vision, Challanges and Solutions, prof Christer
Image by Ross Mayfield
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40 m QRP Ham radio contact both stations using 5 Watt power level. Will, K9FO is using a FLEX Software Defined Radio with a Dell Laptop computer keying. NG9D…
The 2015 ARRL Handbook for Radio Communications is now shipping, and, while supplies last, you can get the hard-cover edition for the soft-cover price. The ARRL Handbook provides the theory, practical information, and construction details to expand your knowledge and skill as an Amateur Radio operator and experimenter.
This 92nd edition of The ARRL Handbook is at the forefront of the growing fie…
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The Dayton Hamfest – it’s the world’s largest hamfest, at least in the free world. Like salmon returning to the place where they lay eggs, hams form temporar…
Check out these Ham Radio images:
just a second test
Image by Juergen Karneil
B2V The Monroes
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The dog’s name is Frack and his parents aren’t BSG fans. Frack had a brother named Frick. Ham Radio support for the Baker to Vegas Challenge Cup Relay Race
EME Array
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My Realistic (Radio Shack) DX-394 receiving weather information from Deutscher Wetterdienst (yes I know I screw up the pronunciation in the video!). This was…
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qrp/ik4gni qso on rtty during the XE-contest 02.2012 (21mhz) antenna hy-gain vertical av640; nar-filter 300Hz; power 5w; interface home made;
Indonesia’s new national leaders are both Amateur Radio licensees.
President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo, YD2JKW, holds a General class license. Vice President Jusuf Kalla, YC8HYK, is an Advanced class licensee.
Elected in July, Jokowi, 53, a former furniture exporter, and Kalla, 72, were inaugurated on October 20 in Jakarta. Indonesia is the world’s third-largest democracy, with a population of approxi…
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Here is the last lesson, lesson 35, in the Technician Class Exam Prep Course! This lesson covers the T0C question form the exam pool and RF hazards. I hope t…
Cable news channel News14 Carolina did several stories on the Raleigh Amateur Radio Society’s 2010 Field Day. I put them together in one YouTube package.
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Ham Radio Magazine January 1972: Phase Locked Loop RTTY Terminal Unit
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Solar activity is making a healthy comeback, just in time for the SSB weekend of the CQ World Wide DX Contest. The contest begins tonight at 0000 UTC and ends Sunday October 26 at 23:59:59 UTC. See http://www.cqww.com/rules.htm for rules. The contest is always held on the last full weekend of October, while the CW contest is the last full weekend in November.
A series of large solar flares erupt…
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2e0hts is back in the DX seat running the FT-1000 MKV and Cobweb antenna. This time 2e0hts hits the jackpot on the 15 meter band and gets a signal into South…
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This is a short video showing how Linux can do PSK31 using fldigi. The software is free and is available in most software sources as a package install for Li…
An advance party of sorts was in American Samoa this week, scouting possible location for the upcoming W1AW/KH8 operation. The team expects the ARRL Centennial W1AW portable operation from American Samoa to get underway November 2 and continue for about 12 days.
John Kennon, N7CQQ, Paul Playford, W8AEF, and Clifford Hauser, KD6XH, arrived in American Samoa (KH8) ahead of the rest of the W1AW/KH8…
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[UPDATED 2014-10-24 1942 UTC] A Chinese Long March 3C/G2 rocket carried the Manfred Memorial Moon Mission (4M) lunar flyby experiment into space at 1759 UTC on October 23, on its way to a lunar transfer orbit and a return to Earth in about 9 days. Radio amateurs in Oceania and Europe have reported hearing the JT65B from the onboard Amateur Radio payload. Lunar flyby is to occur, nominally, on O…
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A few nice ARRL images I found:
IMG_1024
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ARRL Field Day at the Reagan Library 2014
A proposal aired at the July ARRL Board of Directors meeting endorsing additional HF digital privileges for Technicians and referred to the ARRL Executive Committee (EC) for study came in for considerable discussion when the EC met on October 4 in Memphis. The original motion by ARRL Southeastern Division Director Doug Rehman, K4AC, had called for a Petition for Rule Making to the FCC seeking d…
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A few nice Skywarn images I found:
I have graduated from Skywarn school!
Image by JimNtexas
@ JJ Pickle Research Center 4sq.com/hoZthi (posted via FlickSquare)
#wx #weather central in my radio room for running the #skywarn net #hamradio
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Bidding for the ninth annual ARRL On-Line Auction will get underway at 1400 UTC on Thursday, October 23. More than 230 items are on the block, including 24 pieces of gear that were the subject of QST “Product Review” articles and road tested by the ARRL Laboratory team. In addition to other miscellaneous transceivers and accessories there are more than 100 vintage books.
“We also have a number o…
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Lumix Smart Camera CM1 – kamerás telefon, vagy telefonos kamera?
TV-tuner · Digitális tábla · Webkamera · Kártyaolvasó. Számítógép tartozék. Akkumulátor/Elem/ … Média · Minipci · Router · Access point · USB · Tűzfal · Repeater · Printserver · PCI-E kártya · Kit · Bridge · Antenna · Egyéb · NAS. Hálózati …
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DisplayPort 1.2a/1.3 támogatást kapott az új USB csatlakozó – IT hírek
TV-tuner · Digitális tábla · Webkamera · Kártyaolvasó. Számítógép tartozék. Akkumulátor/Elem/ … Média · Minipci · Router · Access point · USB · Tűzfal · Repeater · Printserver · PCI-E kártya · Kit · Bridge · Antenna · Egyéb · NAS. Hálózati …
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http://www.xilinx.com/zynq This video provides an introduction to the Zynq-7000 All Programmable SoCs / AD9361 SDR System Development Kit. The kit provides a…
Ham Radio balloon to commemorate Sputnik
Please e-mail (christo.kriek@live.co.za) a screen print of the decoded message with date, time, GPS location, radio and antenna used to receive a special certificate from the launch team, if you are one of the lucky ones that can "decode" by ear please …
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Ham Radio at Monkton Stargazing Weekend
Daytime – we will have solar telescopes to observe the Sun's surface and prominences. We will have on show the only Solar Ionospheric Disturbance monitor in the United Kingdom which will indicate when the Sun is giving out a solar flare – of huge …
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In a few short days, operators across all 83 ARRL and Radio Amateurs of Canada (RAC) sections will take to the airwaves to compete in the first of two ARRL November Sweepstakes events. Always a fall favorite “Sweeps” is the longest-running “domestic” contest. The CW event is November 1-3, while the SSB event is November 15-17. The action on both weekends gets underway at 2100 UTC Saturday and r…
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IMG_1408: John/KA4YMA assembles the arrow antenna
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Kia Sportage 1.7-litre CRDi 114bhp '3' review
The tiger-nose grille remains intact but on our version, the '3', it has a new black gloss arrow-shaped mesh grille pattern, also with a chrome surround. Jump to the rear and, if you're familiar with the Sportage, you'll notice a … of the rear lights …
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Antisemitismo:Ucei lancia "numero verde"
18:00 (ANSA) – ROMA – Una 'Antenna antisemitismo' per raccogliere denunce di violenze o discriminazioni. E' l'iniziativa – una sorta di numero verde – annunciata in una nota dal presidente dell'Unione delle Comunità Ebraiche Italiane (Ucei), Renzo …
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The KP1-5 Project has received word from the US Fish & Wildlife Service that it may activate Navassa Island (KP1) in January 2015. The DXpedition will be a maximum of 14 days, and exact dates will be determined by USFWS mission requirements and weather windows.
“Our experienced team of 15 is complete and is ready for the challenge,” said an October 22 KP1-5 Project news release from President Bo…
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Another comparison video of two popular variable DC power supplies. Price is the same, so it’s a choice of functionality (Alinco) or versatility (Powerwerx)….
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A quick video as I make some contacts using the Timberline 2-meter repeater on Mt. Hood. We had a great contact with Dave (K7KEG) in West Bend / Aubrey Butte…
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IARU EMC Coordinator Thilo Kootz, DL9KCE/AD7IY, has been presented with the IEC 1906 Award. Kootz received the award during the plenary session of CISPR (the Special International Committee on Radio Interference) held in Frankfurt on October 20. Kootz represents the IARU at the international standardization organization, overseeing the protection of radio reception. CISPR was founded in 1934 to…
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this is a test video.
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CQ has reversed its just-announced policy that it would no longer accept logs for any CQ-sponsored contest from stations in Crimea operating with Russian-issued call signs and is adopting a new policy that is in harmony with ARRL’s DXCC policy. In announcing the shift, CQ Publisher Dick Ross, K2MGA, cited concerns raised by “a large number of contesters around the world” that CQ was unfairly de…
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POWER CORD w/ LIGHTER PLUG Heavy Duty 16 ga with 3 pin socket for CB Ham Radios – Workman CB3AP
- Fits 99% of all cb ham radios up to 30 watts
- standard 3 pin fused 16 awg cord
- Shipped from Redman CB
POWER CORD w/ LIGHTER PLUG Heavy Duty 16 ga with 3 pin socket for CB Ham Radios – Workman CB3AP
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PT5T ARRL MULTI-OP 10M 2012 By PU5DCB.
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Beginning at 6 pm tomorrow evening (2200 UTC on Wednesday, October 22nd), ARRL Headquarters systems will be taken down to perform maintenance functions.
This will impact operations of Logbook of The World, Online DXCC, the Centennial websites, and e-mail coming in and out of the building. E-mail sent to ARRL HQ will be queued for delivery once the systems are restored to operational status.
The …
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A very straightforward introduction to Digital Filters with MicroModeler DSP. http://www.micromodeler.com.
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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
Image by Karl-Martin Skontorp
2013-01-25 15.31.01
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High Sierra HS-1800 Screwdriver antenna
Polyphaser
Image by HAM guy
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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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
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- 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
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- 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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