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More cool stuff on ten meter FM

Posted on October 21, 2011 by Jay

As I stretch my legs with my new rig for 10 meter FM, here is a few more cool happenings on the band.  If you haven’t given ten FM, this weekend may be a good time to give it a … Continue reading →

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KD4ACG and KD4GIE in QSO on 17 meters

Posted on October 15, 2011 by Jay

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bFk4WV22Pl4

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MW0ZZK fantastic signal, HR2DMR also on 29 MHz FM

Posted on October 15, 2011 by Jay

This Welsh station has been booming in here for 30 minutes or more.  This was also my first chance to test this new rig that I converted to 10m back a few months ago – a Motorola CDM1250. 70 watts … Continue reading →

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KD4GIE de G0VQY on 10 meters today

Posted on October 14, 2011 by Jay

Doug is featured in the first few minutes of this video posted to youtube today by an English station that he worked today.  Doug reports excellent conditions on the upper bands including the middle east, Africa and Europe. httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZFZi55Lvyo4  

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Fun with MFSK16

Posted on October 10, 2011 by Jay

Jason and I had about an hour QSO the other evening on 20 meter PSK31 and finally switched over to MFSK16 mode.  We send a couple of pictures in that mode just for fun.  Here are a couple of screen … Continue reading →

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Another successful Richmond swap fest

Posted on October 8, 2011 by Jay

Another Swap Fest held by the 6 meter sideband net was held today at the Acca Temple on Hermitage Road.  I am calling it a success because I made off with less junk than what I had when I got … Continue reading →

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So what is happening with GMRS?

Posted on October 8, 2011 by Jay

You may recall last year I made posts asking all readers to submit comments to the FCC on their NPRM (notice of proposed rule making) regarding deregulation of the GMRS frequencies, to include no licensure, no repeaters, and slashing the … Continue reading →

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Get back on ten meters

Posted on October 2, 2011 by Jay

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AZq_8Lwvaqk httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rAjL_NiaToY

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Solar CME and flares kill upper HF bands…for now

Posted on September 30, 2011 by Jay

The last couple of days have shown both the good and the bad sides of increasing solar activity, says Steve G0KYA. He adds that Sunday and Monday were fantastic examples of how high levels of solar activity/sunspots, coupled with quiet … Continue reading →

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In case you have been under a rock…

Posted on September 26, 2011 by Jay

Ham Radio Deluxe – the program that I think we have all used (or still use) for a host of radio related functions has been sold.  The future is up in the air, needless to say.  See this link below. … Continue reading →

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