Daily ham radio news 05/14/19

DXER ham radio news Southgate ARC - Weekly IOTA News - compiled by Tedd Mirgliotta, KB8NW, editor of the Ohio/Penn DX Bulletin from DXER ham radio news http://bit.ly/2YpEOG9 via IFTTT via Tumblr http://bit.ly/2HkVidj May 13, 2019 at 07:49AM via Tumblr https://certainheartrunaway.tumblr.com/post/184847774280 DXER ham radio news Southgate ARC - Ed, W0YK, reports that the Digital Contest Dinner will be held at 6pm, on Thursday, May 16th, at the Spaghetti Warehouse, 36 West 5th Street (two blocks from Crowne Plaza hotel and three blocks from Convention Center parking garage) from DXER ham radio news http://bit.ly/2JwvE6K via IFTTT via Tumblr http://bit.ly/2Yr9eb0 May 13, 2019 at 07:49AM via Tumblr https://certainheartrunaway.tumblr.com/post/184847774420 DXER ham radio news Southgate ARC - According to the Amateur Radio Cluster Network for the week of Sunday, 5th May, through Sunday, 12th May there were 215 countries active from DXER ham radio news http://bit.ly/2Jhcm60 via IFTTT via Tumblr http://bit.ly/2HiBOWG May 13, 2019 at 07:49AM via Tumblr https://certainheartrunaway.tumblr.com/post/184847774505 DXER ham radio news Southgate ARC - Canada’s Williams Lake Tribune reports Cariboo Chilcotin Amateur Radio Society dramatically increased membership to almost 40 thanks to running a training course from DXER ham radio news http://bit.ly/2JHqrZE via IFTTT via Tumblr http://bit.ly/2Ylju4A May 13, 2019 at 07:49AM via Tumblr https://certainheartrunaway.tumblr.com/post/184847774605 DXER ham radio news Southgate ARC - The Northern Ohio DX Association will once again sponsor a Hospitality Suite (23rd year) at this year’s Day-Xenia HamVention from DXER ham radio news http://bit.ly/2JjUgjR via IFTTT via Tumblr http://bit.ly/2HiBR4O May 13, 2019 at 07:49AM via Tumblr https://certainheartrunaway.tumblr.com/post/184847774730 DXER ham radio news Southgate ARC - Hannes Coetzee, ZS6BZP, reports that the solar activity is expected to remain at low levels from DXER ham radio news http://bit.ly/2JwvCvE via IFTTT via Tumblr http://bit.ly/2YljvWc May 13, 2019 at 07:49AM via Tumblr https://certainheartrunaway.tumblr.com/post/184847774840 DXER ham radio news Oleh, KD7WPJ will be active as 3D2AZ from Viti Levu Island, IOTA OC - 016, Fiji, 11 - 16 May 2019. from DXER ham radio news http://bit.ly/2EhDNbV via IFTTT via Tumblr http://bit.ly/2WEpEwx May 13, 2019 at 09:54AM via Tumblr https://certainheartrunaway.tumblr.com/post/184849624120 DXER ham radio news Oleh, KD7WPJ (ex-E51BCP) is currently actve from Viti Levu, Fiji until May 16, 2019. QRV on 40-12m, SSB and CW; 100w with dipoles and verticals. from DXER ham radio news http://bit.ly/2WAagBb via IFTTT via Tumblr http://bit.ly/2E6k8eO May 13, 2019 at 09:54AM via Tumblr https://certainheartrunaway.tumblr.com/post/184849624345 DXER ham radio news CY9C Team will be active again from Saint Paul Island, IOTA NA - 094, 30 July - 7 August 2019. from DXER ham radio news http://bit.ly/2xRCMS3 via IFTTT via Tumblr http://bit.ly/2WFNIz5 May 13, 2019 at 09:54AM via Tumblr https://certainheartrunaway.tumblr.com/post/184849624450 DXER ham radio news Category 4 Cyclonic Storm Fani was the strongest tropical cyclone to strike the Indian state of Odisha since Phailin in 2013. Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, Ashok Shankar Das, who shares the following post from his blog SWLDAS: The extremely severe cyclonic storm #Fani recently visited Odisha. It is Peculiar to have a Cyclone in this time of year. Though history says earlier there are some cyclones hit Odisha coast during this summer season. […]I have seen several Cyclones including #1999SuperCyclone . Though Super cyclone has done a lot of damage, this one is no less. Wind speed of 200kmph with gust 220 to 250 kmph ripped everything in its path. major damages to infrastructures like power grids, cell towers under construction buildings are name a few. My Preparedness The CountyComm GP5-SSB See this SWLING article–I was runner-up in that challenge. My preparation for Cyclone Fani was as per I have described. Well Not all. I have charged emergency light, arranged candles and lantern. Stocked Biscuits and Flat rice. Stored around 15Liters of drinking water. Emergency medicines and fully Charged 3 Baofeng Walkie Talkies. The GP5SSB I got as a gift from SWLING Post, put new battery in it. I have downed external antennae for HF and VHF. Baofeng handys are quite good as scanner. I monitored HAM band so I could know the situation in surrounding area and also if situation arises I could give a distress call to Nearby monitoring person. But that situation didn’t arise. HAM volunteers from WBRC started their communication service since 5th May. They Have setup a VHF in state control room at Bhubaneswar, ADM office Puri and Khurda. Since 5th may onward I was monitoring and in QSO with VU2IPL(Suresh). VU2FTP VU2XRY VU3YDA and VU3OXI are handling the communication between Puri, Khurda and Bhubaneswar.[…] Click here to read Ashok’s full post on his blog, SWLDAS. Thank you for sharing this, Ashok and we’re very pleased that you made it through this extremely dangerous storm well-prepared. It sounds like your community has a good ham radio communications network at the ready as well. Ashok, you are reminding me that it’s time to dream up another Virtual Radio Challenge along with an enticing prize. I’ll start putting one together! Perhaps I can find a prize at the Hamvention this week. Stay tuned… from DXER ham radio news http://bit.ly/2vWO5JM via IFTTT via Tumblr http://bit.ly/2E57RHi May 13, 2019 at 09:54AM via Tumblr https://certainheartrunaway.tumblr.com/post/184849624525 DXER ham radio news In all the years I’ve been playing radio, I’ve never built a folded dipole. Boy have I been missing out! These are amazing performers. Link to the 3D part for the center: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:3614287 Antenna 3-Element 3-Band Mini-Beam from ZX-Yagi February 01, 2015 No comments 3-Element 3-Band Mini-Beam from ZX-Yagi Better have a small one than none…. Compact built and light-weight 3-band antenna for 10, 15 and 20m. Ab… Read more Arduino Mega2560 based Antenna Rotator Controller June 08, 2016 No comments by Vinod Es “Well after a long time I am back with a new project ! This is an attempt to build an Antenna rotator controller using Arduino Mega… Read more JK2040-Hawk – Yagi antenna of 5 elements for the 20 m band and 3 elements for the 40 m band on a 40 foot (12.19 m) boom September 21, 2018 No comments The JK2040 Hawk has phenomenal performance characteristics on 20m and 40m. The 38ft boom 20m Yagi has been optimized for high gain and a good F/R with… Read more The 10/15/20 Meter Trap Vertical Antenna January 01, 2015 No comments   “This antenna project came out very nice. It’s a rugged homebrew multi-band trap vertical antenna that works the 10, 15, and 20 met… Read more Equipment New ! Band decoder with another TRX control output for Arduino January 21, 2016 No comments Allows you to read the frequency or band data from your transceiver and switch output relay(s) by the defined rules . Another feature allows you to se… Read more GEK SSB HF Transceiver September 29, 2015 No comments Project by N.Ganesan & I.Arun Silver series (Low range) for Beginners Gold series (Mid range) for Amateurs Diamond series (High range) for Profess… Read more Kenwood TS 890S at HamNation [ Video ] May 24, 2018 No comments Gordon West WB6NOA interviews Kenwood Chief Design Engineer Toshio Torii JA6QXW on NEW Kenwood TS-890S during Hamvention 2018. Read more DX Engineering Radio RF Ground Plane Kits January 30, 2019 No comments DX Engineering Radio RF Ground Plane Kits provide an effective method of reducing stray RF pickup by equipment and interconnecting cables. Used under… Read more Review Yaesu FTM-400DR [ Review ] May 13, 2019 No comments FTM-400XDR C4FM FDMA / FM 144/430 MHz DUAL BAND TRANSCEIVER The new FTM-400XDR includes an improved GPS receiver that employs the latest in GPS techno… Read more Sherwood Report on the #1 FTDX101D ! May 10, 2019 No comments Sherwood Report “ANNOUNCEMENT – Friday May 10th, 2019: Sherwood Report on the FTDX101D We know that some have been waiting for the Sherwoo… Read more FreeDV 2020 Over-the-air Demo, Australia to New Zealand May 09, 2019 No comments Read more Building a 4:1 balun May 07, 2019 No comments “I’m working on an antenna project and needed a 4:1 balun. Believe it or not, I’ve never built one before. Extremely easy to make…. Read more Digital Modes FT4 vs FT8 – A new mode, what’s the difference? May 01, 2019 No comments The FT4 Protocol for Digital Contesting by K1JT   Read more New FT4 Mode with more 20K spots in few your hours realese April 29, 2019 No comments     Source: LINK WSJTX 2.1.0RC5 Release! &#8211; The FT4 Protocol for Digital Contesting  The FT4 Protocol for Digital Contesting by K1J… Read more FT4 Video presentation by K1JT April 24, 2019 No comments See More about New FT4 Here “At about 20 minutes into the presentation, Joe describes FT4 as being asynchronous, meaning that you can start tran… Read more Faster, More Contest-Friendly FT4 Digital Protocol to Debut in a Week April 23, 2019 No comments A new, speedier, more contest-friendly digital mode is just days away in beta version. WSJT-X Developers say serious work on the new FT4 protocol bega… Read more The post 40 meter folded dipole using window line appeared first on QRZ NOW - Amateur Radio News. from DXER ham radio news http://bit.ly/2Jkhk1F via IFTTT via Tumblr http://bit.ly/2WFNKXJ May 13, 2019 at 09:54AM via Tumblr https://certainheartrunaway.tumblr.com/post/184849624715 DXER ham radio news FTM-400XDR C4FM FDMA / FM 144/430 MHz DUAL BAND TRANSCEIVER The new FTM-400XDR includes an improved GPS receiver that employs the latest in GPS technology providing faster and more accurate satellite searching functionality. These advancements will reduce GPS Time-to-First- Fix (TTF) thereby speeding up navigation and telemetry functions. The FTM-400XDR replaces the previous model, the FTM-400DR. The FTM-400XDR is the first mobile introduced to be a fully compatable radio partner for use on the YAESU System Fusion Dual Mode system. Compared to other digital modulation schemes within FDMA, C4FM has excellent communication quality (BER: Bit Error Rate characteristics). C4FM is the standard method for professional communication devices in FDMA, and is therefore considered to be the main stream digital communication mode in the future.  Download our “Digital Communications Guide for Amateur Radio Operators” available on our web site that explains more about this efficient and reliable digital mode. The FTM-400XDR operates in three (3) Digital modes and an (1) Analog mode to suit your needs. This feature packed radio is our first Digital Mobile equipped with our new Automatic Mode Select (AMS) function that instantly detects the received signal mode. The AMS function enables stress-free operation and eliminates the need to manually switch between communication modes.   V/D Mode   (Voice/Data simultaneous communication mode) The digital voice signal is transmitted in one half of the band width. Simultaneously the other half of the 12.5 kHz band width channel is used for error correction of the voice signal and other data. By incorporating powerful error correction technology developed for professional communication devices, effective error correction codes provide the advantage of fewer interruptions to conversations. The Clear Voice technology developed for the C4FM FDMA Digital mode provides the ideal balance of error correction and sound quality.   Voice FR mode   (Voice Full Rate Mode) This mode uses the full 12.5 kHz bandwidth to transmit digital voice data. The increased amount of voice data permits high quality voice communication, providing superb sound quality for a “rag chew” with friends.   Data FR mode   (High Speed Data Communication Mode) This high-speed data communication mode uses the full 12.5 kHz bandwidth for data communication. The transceiver automatically switches to Data FR mode when transmitting snapshot pictures, and can be used to transmit large quantities of data at high speed. Analog FM mode Analog FM is effective when weak signal strength causes audio drop out in the digital mode, and enables communication up to the borderline of the noise level. Also the use of established Yaesu low power circuit designs provides greater efficiency than the digital modes.  This is the typical FM mode used by most typical non-digital handhelds and VHF/UHF mobiles. Review Yaesu FTM-400DR [ Review ] May 13, 2019 No comments FTM-400XDR C4FM FDMA / FM 144/430 MHz DUAL BAND TRANSCEIVER The new FTM-400XDR includes an improved GPS receiver that employs the latest in GPS techno… Read more Sherwood Report on the #1 FTDX101D ! May 10, 2019 No comments Sherwood Report “ANNOUNCEMENT – Friday May 10th, 2019: Sherwood Report on the FTDX101D We know that some have been waiting for the Sherwoo… Read more FreeDV 2020 Over-the-air Demo, Australia to New Zealand May 09, 2019 No comments Read more Building a 4:1 balun May 07, 2019 No comments “I’m working on an antenna project and needed a 4:1 balun. Believe it or not, I’ve never built one before. Extremely easy to make…. Read more Digital Modes FT4 vs FT8 – A new mode, what’s the difference? May 01, 2019 No comments The FT4 Protocol for Digital Contesting by K1JT   Read more New FT4 Mode with more 20K spots in few your hours realese April 29, 2019 No comments     Source: LINK WSJTX 2.1.0RC5 Release! &#8211; The FT4 Protocol for Digital Contesting  The FT4 Protocol for Digital Contesting by K1J… Read more FT4 Video presentation by K1JT April 24, 2019 No comments See More about New FT4 Here “At about 20 minutes into the presentation, Joe describes FT4 as being asynchronous, meaning that you can start tran… Read more Faster, More Contest-Friendly FT4 Digital Protocol to Debut in a Week April 23, 2019 No comments A new, speedier, more contest-friendly digital mode is just days away in beta version. WSJT-X Developers say serious work on the new FT4 protocol bega… Read more Equipment New ! Band decoder with another TRX control output for Arduino January 21, 2016 No comments Allows you to read the frequency or band data from your transceiver and switch output relay(s) by the defined rules . Another feature allows you to se… Read more Multitalent QUADRO – Cutting – insulation stripping – twisting – crimping. February 16, 2016 No comments The unmatched integration of four different functions: Cutting – insulation stripping – twisting – crimping. The quick reloading of connector sleeves… Read more RM Italy BLA 600 HF/6M 500 Watts Amp & HBF 1000 1KW HF/6M Low Pass Filter in the Dayton 2016 May 22, 2016 No comments RM Italy   Read more Ten-Tec PM1 QRP November 05, 2015 No comments Description The MX1, AA1, VO1, and TX1 modules are wired into a band-switching 80-40 meter CW transceiver. Front panel controls: On-off, Transmit-Rece… Read more App - Mobile SmartSDR for iOS v2.6.2 Now Available August 12, 2018 No comments FlexRadio Systems announces the release of SmartSDR for iOS v2.6.2 is now available for download or update from the Apple App Store. This App requires… Read more Rfinder for Visually Impaired on Android June 13, 2015 No comments Rfinder Tom W3ZX, a visually impaired ham gives a great demo on Android using TalkBack for the visually impaired. See More: http://bit.ly/2WHFtm6… Read more Tutorial – Using the new routing function in RT Systems featuring RFinder March 29, 2015 No comments     Once again RFinder and RT Systems have partnered to kick radio programming up a notch. This tutorial will show you how to get the most o… Read more RFinder – The World Wide Repeater Directory now supports Twitter! July 31, 2015 No comments   “RFinder has been the ‘Social Repeater Directory’ for a while now with its support of repeater check-in postings to APRS and… Read more The post Yaesu FTM-400DR [ Review ] appeared first on QRZ NOW - Amateur Radio News. from DXER ham radio news http://bit.ly/2JAH2P2 via IFTTT via Tumblr http://bit.ly/2E7FAQv May 13, 2019 at 09:54AM via Tumblr https://certainheartrunaway.tumblr.com/post/184849624910 DXER ham radio news Moved Temporarily via Tumblr http://bit.ly/2YuZ4qb May 13, 2019 at 10:59AM via Tumblr https://certainheartrunaway.tumblr.com/post/184850789620 DXER ham radio news Saw this on Facebook this morning under “Amateur Radio Funnies”, and there is something to this that does bring on a chuckle. I think many of us have been in a DXpedition pileup, or a pileup for a super rare one when someone starts to try to rag chew with the prized contact in question. And there have been times when I have had this impatient sentiment, too - but it also got me thinking. Maybe it’s due to growing older and perhaps gaining a little wisdom? - but sometimes I get tired of the competition and the quickie “UR 599 TU QRZ?” QSOs. It’s nice, from time to time to have an honest-to-goodness relaxing rag chew with a DX station (or ANY station for that matter). After all, isn’t that part of what Amateur Radio is all about? Making friendships, overcoming boundaries? Making DX Honor Roll is a remarkable, honorable and laudable achievement and I have the utmost admiration and respect for those who have done so. But I never want to become jaded like that one Ham who sold all his equipment after receiving his Honor Roll plaque, because he thought “I did it all” and there was nothing else to be gained by remaining in the hobby. I may not get on the air as often as I should, I will never make Honor Roll (I know that, for a fact), and I will probably pass one day with a bunch of unfinished projects taking up space in my shack, but I do enjoy the comforting thought that Amateur Radio is there in the background of my busy life, and will continue to be a source of enjoyment for me in the future. 72 de Larry W2LJ QRP - When you care to send the very least! from DXER ham radio news http://bit.ly/2LDSlbH via IFTTT via Tumblr http://bit.ly/2YkzwvE May 13, 2019 at 11:54AM via Tumblr https://certainheartrunaway.tumblr.com/post/184851750760 DXER ham radio news (via Southgate Amateur Radio News) via Tumblr http://bit.ly/2JhPcfA May 13, 2019 at 12:29PM via Tumblr https://certainheartrunaway.tumblr.com/post/184852336360 DXER ham radio news Amateur Radio News - Ham Radio Library via Tumblr http://bit.ly/2JzdOzW May 13, 2019 at 12:29PM via Tumblr https://certainheartrunaway.tumblr.com/post/184852391355 DXER ham radio news CY0C Team will be active from Sable Island, IOTA NA - 063, 5 - 12 October 2020. from DXER ham radio news http://bit.ly/2Hhhncz via IFTTT via Tumblr http://bit.ly/2Q0aizO May 13, 2019 at 01:54PM via Tumblr https://certainheartrunaway.tumblr.com/post/184853870600 DXER ham radio news D68CCC Team will be active from Comoro Islands, IOTA AF - 007, 20 October - 1 November 2019. from DXER ham radio news http://bit.ly/2Jr3cDa via IFTTT via Tumblr http://bit.ly/2JjOnTz May 13, 2019 at 04:04PM via Tumblr https://certainheartrunaway.tumblr.com/post/184856239655 DXER ham radio news ZK3A Team will be active from Tokelau Islands, IOTA OC - 048, 2 - 11 October 2019, not ZK3X as announced earlier. from DXER ham radio news http://bit.ly/2F4YQ2k via IFTTT via Tumblr http://bit.ly/2JDzUS3 May 13, 2019 at 04:04PM via Tumblr https://certainheartrunaway.tumblr.com/post/184856240040 DXER ham radio news from DXER ham radio news http://bit.ly/2WFLrnn via IFTTT via Tumblr http://bit.ly/2JhvVez May 13, 2019 at 04:04PM via Tumblr https://certainheartrunaway.tumblr.com/post/184856240500 DXER ham radio news NEWS UPDATE – Callsign changed from ZK3X to ZK3A. JANUARY 2, 2019 – ZK3A website here DECEMBER 17, 2018 — Team – YT1AD, UT5UY, UR0MC, ZL3WW, VK3FY, WD5COV, PY2XB, US0KW, UX0LL, UT8IO, UA2FZ, RW7K, R7KW, UT7QF, DJ9ZB, SV2BFN, KO8SCA, N7QT & VE7NY will be active from Tokelau (IOTA OC-048) during October 1-15, 2019 as ZK3X. They […] from DXER ham radio news http://bit.ly/2WHy0TQ via IFTTT via Tumblr http://bit.ly/2JDAord May 13, 2019 at 04:04PM via Tumblr https://certainheartrunaway.tumblr.com/post/184856240330 DXER ham radio news A team consisting EA1AJV (Kike), EA1AOQ (Chus), EA1BNF (Manolo), EA1FBU (Fredo), EA1UY (Pepe), EA1IQM (Berto), EB1ADD (Miguel) & EC1DD (Nardo) will be operating from Salvora Island (EU-077) during 24 to 26 May, 2019. They will be active on HF bands plus 6m; SSB, CW and Digital. QSL via EC1DD. from DXER ham radio news http://bit.ly/30gGXWq via IFTTT via Tumblr http://bit.ly/2LHCZ6f May 13, 2019 at 06:04PM via Tumblr https://certainheartrunaway.tumblr.com/post/184858662285 DXER ham radio news George and Tommy from AmateurLogic review the IC-9100 with Ray Novak, N9JA from Icom. In this classic smackdown episode, the IC-9700 goes up against the IC-910H. For more information on the IC-9700, please visit: https://www.icomamerica.com/9700 Direct Sampling Brought to the VHF/UHF World Built with the VHF/UHF weak signal operator in mind, the IC-9700 is an RF direct sampling receiver for 2m and 70cm. The IF receiver consists of a single, down conversion for 23cm that is between 311 – 371MHz. This design provides a quiet receiver due to Icom’s DSP technology. The robust PA provides 100W on 2m, 75W on 70cm, and 10W on 23cm. Band Management In addition to band specific memory channels, the IC-9700 allows band specific receiver and transmitter settings. For transmit, users can make adjustments to RF power, TX power Limit, Limit Power, and TX Delay by band. Basic receiver settings, like the Noise Blanker, Noise Reduction, and others can be tweaked by band with a dynamic Notch and Filter setup by band/mode. Other Planned Features Include: All mode, tri-band transceiver covering 144, 430/440 as well as 1200MHz Supports CW/AM/SSB/SM/RTTY and D-STAR DV and DD modes Digital Data (DD) mode provides 128 kbps data communication PA provides a powerful 100W (144 MHz), 75W (430/440 MHz) and 10W (1200 MHz) output 4.3″ touch screen color TFT LCD Smooth satellite operation with normal/reverse tracking and 99 satellite channels Real-time, high-speed spectrum scope & waterfall display Dualwatch operation and full-duplex operation in the satellite mode Supports 2 wave simultaneous reception (different band / different mode), full duplex operation. D-STAR Terminal and Access Point mode (RS-MS3A/W) Dual D-STAR receive (decodes two voice streams simultaneously) Full duplex operation/Dual Watch (no V/V or U/U Capability) Main or Sub-Band Scope (Center/Fix mode +/-500kHz Center Mode) Audio Scope CW full break-n 0.5ppm frequency < +/- 0.5ppm (–10°C to +60°C; 14°F to 140°F) Voice Recording/playback function (SD Memory Card) Ethernet Port (Internal RS-BA1 Server) USB audio and control connection DR Memories: 2,500 Antenna OB12-6 12 Element Yagi 40-20-17-15-12-10m – Optibeam February 24, 2015 No comments   Unique in the world:  6 bands – no traps – 1 feedline – no tuning – perfect performance The new version of the OB12-6,… Read more New Mini QRP 9:1 UnUn and Random Wire Antenna (Part 1) March 01, 2019 No comments Read more ARRL’s Portable Antenna Classics August 29, 2015 No comments Portable Antenna Classics Antennas for Operating On the Go! Portable operating is gaining popularity in the Amateur Radio community. For amateurs who… Read more HF Loop Antennas – ARRL The Doctor is In [ PodCast ] February 22, 2017 No comments “HF Loop Antennas” is the topic of the just-released episode of the “ARRL The Doctor is In” podcast. Listen…and learn! Sponsored by DX Enginee… Read more VHF Kenwood TH-D72A 144/430MHz FM Dual Bander February 18, 2016 No comments Featuring the SiRFstar III high-performance GPS receiver, KENWOOD’s TH-D72A dual-band transceiver is compatible with APRS® data communications. Offer… Read more SDS100 – UNIDEN [ True I/Q Digital Handheld Scanner ] October 03, 2018 No comments SD100 Uniden Uniden creates another first with the SDS100 True I/Q Scanner, the first scanner to incorporate Software Defined Radio technology to prov… Read more BCH-220 Handheld Radio July 16, 2015 No comments BCH-220 Handheld Radio Introducing the new BCH-220 Handheld Radio for 1.25m 220 MHz. It’s just what you need in a 220 MHz portable. The BCH-220… Read more AOR AR-DV10 April 14, 2018 No comments AR-DV10 Digital Handheld Scanning Receiver Features :  100kHz-1300MHz analogue & digital modes 10 Digital Modes : TETRA,P25(Phase 1+2),DMR,Mototrb… Read more Review IC-9700 Review and Smackdown vs the IC-910H May 13, 2019 No comments George and Tommy from AmateurLogic review the IC-9100 with Ray Novak, N9JA from Icom. In this classic smackdown episode, the IC-9700 goes up against t… Read more Yaesu FTM-400DR [ Review ] May 13, 2019 No comments FTM-400XDR C4FM FDMA / FM 144/430 MHz DUAL BAND TRANSCEIVER The new FTM-400XDR includes an improved GPS receiver that employs the latest in GPS techno… Read more Sherwood Report on the #1 FTDX101D ! May 10, 2019 No comments Sherwood Report “ANNOUNCEMENT – Friday May 10th, 2019: Sherwood Report on the FTDX101D We know that some have been waiting for the Sherwoo… Read more FreeDV 2020 Over-the-air Demo, Australia to New Zealand May 09, 2019 No comments Read more Digital Modes FT4 vs FT8 – A new mode, what’s the difference? May 01, 2019 No comments The FT4 Protocol for Digital Contesting by K1JT   Read more New FT4 Mode with more 20K spots in few your hours realese April 29, 2019 No comments     Source: LINK WSJTX 2.1.0RC5 Release! &#8211; The FT4 Protocol for Digital Contesting  The FT4 Protocol for Digital Contesting by K1J… Read more FT4 Video presentation by K1JT April 24, 2019 No comments See More about New FT4 Here “At about 20 minutes into the presentation, Joe describes FT4 as being asynchronous, meaning that you can start tran… Read more Faster, More Contest-Friendly FT4 Digital Protocol to Debut in a Week April 23, 2019 No comments A new, speedier, more contest-friendly digital mode is just days away in beta version. WSJT-X Developers say serious work on the new FT4 protocol bega… Read more The post IC-9700 Review and Smackdown vs the IC-910H appeared first on QRZ NOW - Amateur Radio News. from DXER ham radio news http://bit.ly/30gpjSG via IFTTT via Tumblr http://bit.ly/2VZBmVq May 13, 2019 at 06:04PM via Tumblr https://certainheartrunaway.tumblr.com/post/184858662765 DXER ham radio news Antennas/40M/40 meter Delta Loop Antennas A monoband delta loop antenna for the 7 MHz. This vertically polarized DX Antenna is a full wavelength sngle side antenna and has a total length of 42.3 meters (137,1 inch) Can be easily setup with a flag pole or fishing pole as center top mast. For optimal performance lower side should be at 2 meter above the ground. This antenna offers a low radiation angle and 1 DB Gain. from DXER ham radio news http://bit.ly/2VxFInh via IFTTT via Tumblr http://bit.ly/2Vm3opM May 13, 2019 at 10:14PM via Tumblr https://certainheartrunaway.tumblr.com/post/184863166200 DXER ham radio news Antennas/Feed Lines/Choke How to make an effective RF Choke. The coiled coax choke is the easiest to make but also the least effective. This article includes some general guidelines for winding coax chokes on a 10cm PVC pipe using RG-58 or RG-213 coax cable. from DXER ham radio news http://bit.ly/2HexyqV via IFTTT via Tumblr http://bit.ly/30kgPtN May 13, 2019 at 10:14PM via Tumblr https://certainheartrunaway.tumblr.com/post/184863166340 DXER ham radio news Shopping and Services/Regional/Europe TelTad is a Polish amateur radio dealer with an online shop. Products offered includes all major ham radio brands, Yaesu Icom Kenwood, Alpin, OM Power, VPA systems Antennas from DXER ham radio news http://bit.ly/2HeVudY via IFTTT via Tumblr http://bit.ly/2Vm3q0S May 13, 2019 at 10:14PM via Tumblr https://certainheartrunaway.tumblr.com/post/184863166535 DXER ham radio news IC-R20 by Icom. Wideband Receiver Professional radioreceiver, allow double receiver, from HF to Microwave, digital recorde, DTCS, Memories and 11 hours countinuous reception. from DXER ham radio news http://bit.ly/2JFrMjY via IFTTT via Tumblr http://bit.ly/30a0Uya May 13, 2019 at 10:14PM via Tumblr https://certainheartrunaway.tumblr.com/post/184863166645 DXER ham radio news FT4 is a special-purpose mode designed for rapid-fire contest QSOs from DXER ham radio news http://bit.ly/2XHu5XB via IFTTT via Tumblr http://bit.ly/2VlRjAL May 13, 2019 at 10:14PM via Tumblr https://certainheartrunaway.tumblr.com/post/184863166745 DXER ham radio news K1JT introduces FT4 Digital Mode from DXER ham radio news http://bit.ly/2L1gyIP via IFTTT via Tumblr http://bit.ly/30gpL3t May 13, 2019 at 10:14PM via Tumblr https://certainheartrunaway.tumblr.com/post/184863166955 DXER ham radio news Icom 7610 vs Flex 6400M, IARU Region 3 Band Plan 2019, QIRX, Retevis RT95 - Anytone AT-778UV Review, NZ QRPers Group, APRS Online Passcode Generator, from DXER ham radio news http://bit.ly/2vrOkMI via IFTTT via Tumblr http://bit.ly/2VmpbNK May 13, 2019 at 10:14PM via Tumblr https://certainheartrunaway.tumblr.com/post/184863167175 DXER ham radio news rpitx Multimode TX for Raspberry Pi, About Microphones - 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and also, follow @NW7US (Tomas) from DXER ham radio news https://twitter.com/hfradiospacewx via IFTTT via Tumblr http://bit.ly/2VlQ8S3 May 13, 2019 at 10:14PM via Tumblr https://certainheartrunaway.tumblr.com/post/184863167825 DXER ham radio news Check out the new ACE-HF Pro Community Page on Facebook - Join the community and ‘Like’ the page: ACE-HF Pro Facebook Page from DXER ham radio news http://bit.ly/1i6RQh2 via IFTTT via Tumblr http://bit.ly/30gpLjZ May 13, 2019 at 10:14PM via Tumblr https://certainheartrunaway.tumblr.com/post/184863168020 DXER ham radio news The Space Weather and Radio Propagation Center at HFRadio.org is on Facebook - Join the community and ‘Like’ the page: Space Weather and Radio Propagation HFRadio.org Facebook Page from DXER ham radio news http://bit.ly/1i6RQhb via IFTTT via Tumblr http://bit.ly/2VhJegp May 13, 2019 at 10:14PM via Tumblr https://certainheartrunaway.tumblr.com/post/184863168250 DXER ham radio news Global HF Propagation Conditions for 0000Z on 14 May, 2019 High Latitude: Normal Middle Latitude: Normal Low Latitude: Normal from DXER ham radio news http://bit.ly/1ikiUdw via IFTTT via Tumblr http://bit.ly/30eGSCF May 13, 2019 at 10:14PM via Tumblr https://certainheartrunaway.tumblr.com/post/184863168405 DXER ham radio news Solar Wind: 465 km/s @ 10.0 protons/cm3 Bz: 2019 Jan 15 0951Z at 1.6 nT from DXER ham radio news http://bit.ly/1ikiUdw via IFTTT via Tumblr http://bit.ly/2VoMoyW May 13, 2019 at 10:14PM via Tumblr https://certainheartrunaway.tumblr.com/post/184863168480 DXER ham radio news SSN: 24 (05/12/2019) from DXER ham radio news http://bit.ly/1ikiUdw via IFTTT via Tumblr http://bit.ly/30hd0FV May 13, 2019 at 10:14PM via Tumblr https://certainheartrunaway.tumblr.com/post/184863168580 DXER ham radio news (0000 UTC) 6h hi B3.5(1502Z 05/13) 24h hi B3.5(1502Z 05/13) from DXER ham radio news http://bit.ly/1ikiUdw via IFTTT via Tumblr http://bit.ly/2Vn7yxl May 13, 2019 at 10:14PM via Tumblr https://certainheartrunaway.tumblr.com/post/184863168720 DXER ham radio news No space weather storms are predicted for the next 24 hours. from DXER ham radio news http://bit.ly/17yXOGK via IFTTT via Tumblr http://bit.ly/30h0ohQ May 13, 2019 at 10:14PM via Tumblr https://certainheartrunaway.tumblr.com/post/184863168960 DXER ham radio news No space weather storms were observed for the past 24 hours. from DXER ham radio news http://bit.ly/17yXOGK via IFTTT via Tumblr http://bit.ly/2Vm87Yp May 13, 2019 at 10:14PM via Tumblr https://certainheartrunaway.tumblr.com/post/184863169115 DXER ham radio news Solar Flux: 75 | Ap: 6 | Kp 2 from DXER ham radio news http://bit.ly/17yXOGK via IFTTT via Tumblr http://bit.ly/30elXzG May 13, 2019 at 10:14PM via Tumblr https://certainheartrunaway.tumblr.com/post/184863169240 DXER ham radio news Credit: St. Louis Public Radio via RadioINK.com As the regular readers know, this site is not purely and entirely shortwave radio-centric … we enjoy all radio. I don’t think we’ve mentioned this web site before, but I recently ran across this article on RadioINK: People are no longer dependent on radio. That’s what St. Louis Public Radio contends with the launch of its new podcast, The Gateway, another short (7-15 minutes), daily news podcast. Here’s what they had to say about the new show … Being a radio buff – or shall I say an ALL radio buff – I cannot fully comprehend that “people are no longer dependent on radio”. But I do acknowledge that technology has allowed us to manage our time better. And having a local podcast of news does appeal to many (yes, I suppose even to me at times). It’s a very short article – three paragraphs – but I challenge the readers to comment: are you no longer dependent on radio? Okay – that’s a loaded question to this audience – just look at this post within the past 24-hours! But we’d also like to know: is there anything in your area, like this article describes of St. Louis Public Radio, where your local stations are turning to podcasts or other means to reach and/or expand their target audience? Thanks in advance for your comments. Guest Post by Troy Riedel from DXER ham radio news http://bit.ly/2E6p57b via IFTTT via Tumblr http://bit.ly/2JkhbLI May 14, 2019 at 12:29AM via Tumblr https://certainheartrunaway.tumblr.com/post/184865467085 DXER ham radio news ARRL - The Board of Directors of an antenna-restricted community in Arizona voted overwhelmingly in April to allow radio amateurs to erect certain outdoor antennas on their properties. Some 75 hams live in the 10,000-home Sun City Grand, a self-contained residential community for older adults. An article in the Grand Ham Newsletter by Gordon Bousman, NW7D, called it “a big win” and said the Sun City G… from DXER ham radio news http://bit.ly/2Yku2Bc via IFTTT via Tumblr http://bit.ly/2JF8Ba2 May 14, 2019 at 12:29AM via Tumblr https://certainheartrunaway.tumblr.com/post/184865467395 DXER ham radio news The Board of Directors of an antenna-restricted community in Arizona voted overwhelmingly in April to allow radio amateurs to erect certain outdoor antennas on their properties. Some 75 hams live in the 10,000-home Sun City Grand, a self-contained residential community for older adults. An article in the Grand Ham Newsletter by Gordon Bousman, NW7D, called it “a big win” and said the Sun City G… from DXER ham radio news http://bit.ly/2Yku2Bc via IFTTT via Tumblr http://bit.ly/2JiJVEy May 14, 2019 at 12:29AM via Tumblr https://certainheartrunaway.tumblr.com/post/184865467760 DXER ham radio news ARRL - The Commonwealth of Puerto Rico has declared Tuesday, May 14, as “Radio Amateur Day,” recognizing ham radio’s “mission of transcendental service for the safeguard of life and property of the people.” The proclamation, issued over the signature of Lieutenant Governor Luis Rivera Marin, notes that some 4,000 radio amateurs live in Puerto Rico. “Especially during the emergencies by the passing of H… from DXER ham radio news http://bit.ly/2HjzD5c via IFTTT via Tumblr http://bit.ly/2JLPFXd May 14, 2019 at 12:29AM via Tumblr https://certainheartrunaway.tumblr.com/post/184865468120 DXER ham radio news The Commonwealth of Puerto Rico has declared Tuesday, May 14, as “Radio Amateur Day,” recognizing ham radio’s “mission of transcendental service for the safeguard of life and property of the people.” The proclamation, issued over the signature of Lieutenant Governor Luis Rivera Marin, notes that some 4,000 radio amateurs live in Puerto Rico. “Especially during the emergencies by the passing of H… from DXER ham radio news http://bit.ly/2HjzD5c via IFTTT via Tumblr http://bit.ly/2JiNZF1 May 14, 2019 at 12:29AM via Tumblr https://certainheartrunaway.tumblr.com/post/184865468380 DXER ham radio news Southgate ARC - The CEPT has made available the annual radio interference statistics for 2013-2017 based on submissions by national regulators, including Ofcom from DXER ham radio news http://bit.ly/2W2yaIz via IFTTT via Tumblr http://bit.ly/2JCPEok May 14, 2019 at 06:49AM via Tumblr https://certainheartrunaway.tumblr.com/post/184869716340 DXER ham radio news Southgate ARC - Dan KB6NU reports the ARRL EC agenda for the May 20 meeting suggests the organization is considering moving the HQ domicile from Connecticut to Delaware from DXER ham radio news http://bit.ly/2LJJAgm via IFTTT via Tumblr http://bit.ly/2JhirQ1 May 14, 2019 at 06:49AM via Tumblr https://certainheartrunaway.tumblr.com/post/184869716250 DXER ham radio news Southgate ARC - The Amateur Radio on the International Space Station team (ARISS) is pleased to announce that it is working together again with Hamvention this year. 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