It is with sad news we hear of the passing of John Branagh, GI3YRL, on the 19th of January 2021. A founding member of the Carrickfergus Amateur Radio Group. Always involved, sharing his vast knowledge. An exceptional teacher and friend who will be sadly missed. Tribute by Darryl Mudd, 2I0CGZ, for Carrickfergus Amateur Radio Group Category:…
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Amateur radio consultation planned for Australia | Amateur Radio News – Southgate Amateur Radio Club
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The ACMA has announced a public consultation on amateur radio licensing will be held in February and provided an update on the delays by the AMC in issuing callsigns Australia’s communication regulator ACMA says: In our Five-year spectrum outlook 2020–24, we indicated that we would review non-assigned amateur and outpost licensing arrangements at the end…
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Icom 7300 + Heil PR781 Review
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K0LWC XML Subscriber QRZ Page Does the Heil PR781 work well with the Icom 7300? Well….it depends. SV2HZF Ham Member QRZ Page Read the full article at https://forums.qrz.com/index.php?threads/icom-7300-heil-pr781-review.745000/. STRAY SIGNALS does not claim ownership of the article. The original author is responsible for the content of this post Tweet
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How To POTA!!!
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KD9LFZ Ham Member QRZ Page In this video I explain how I POTA and everything you need to know to get started POTA’ing for yourself! KD8WU Ham Member QRZ Page Cool video. But when I read the thread title, my first thought was, “I wait until the other guy is transmitting, then turn the volume…
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Radio Society of Christchurch (New Zealand) Centenary Award – Southgate Amateur Radio Club
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The Christchurch ARC (NZART branch 05) is pleased to announce an informal award to celebrate the club’s centenary. A special callsign of ZL100RSC will be active throughout February. You can use any band and any mode, including repeaters, digital voice reflectors, EME, Satellites, VHF, UHF, and HF. Endorsements will be available for working all contacts…
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John F. Shumaker, Jr. – Bloomington Pantagraph
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BLOOMINGTON — John F. Shumaker Jr. age 96 of Bloomington IL passed away at 5:10 PM on Saturday, January 16, 2021 at Carle BroMenn Medical Center, Normal, IL. Private inurnment will be at East Lawn Memorial Gardens, Bloomington, IL. The family suggests memorials be made to a charity of the donor’s choice. Arrangements are being handled…
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Highest HAM radio class | Community | effinghamdailynews.com – Effingham Daily News
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Colby Higgs, KD9PJN, left, and Ed Frey, K9EMP, passed technical written examinations on Amateur Radio theory and operations and have successfully upgraded to Amateur Extra class. They now have full access to all amateur radio frequencies. Amateur Extra is the highest class of HAM radio classes. Read the full article at https://www.effinghamdailynews.com/community/highest-ham-radio-class/image_7b3c2b16-5907-11eb-a152-9b557867ddd9.html. STRAY SIGNALS does…
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The FCC Warns Ham Radio Operators – Radio Ink
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There have been press reports that possible inauguration disrupters have moved off social media platforms and onto amateur radio services to discuss their plans. The FCC’s Enforcement Bureau has a warning for those using the equipment to conduct criminal activity. The Enforcement Advisory says: “The Bureau has become aware of discussions on social media platforms…
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Stig Rasmussen, G1MVF, 15th January 2021
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With great sadness I learned that Stig Rasmussen, G1MVF died of Covid-19 on the evening of Friday 15-Saturday 16 January 2021. Some eight days before his death he believed he had contracted Covid-19. He was taken to hospital where, sadly, he subsequently passed away. Mervyn S Foster Chairman, Huntingdonshire Amateur Radio Society Category: Silent Keys Read…
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Summits on the Air From Dawn to Dusk
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NJ7V Ham Member QRZ Page Read the full article at https://forums.qrz.com/index.php?threads/summits-on-the-air-from-dawn-to-dusk.745024/. STRAY SIGNALS does not claim ownership of the article. The original author is responsible for the content of this post Tweet