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10
Sep

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Date: 10 Sep 2017
Why do we rely on radios during storms and emergencies? (Source: .theverge.com) A radio is an essential part of any emergency preparedness kit, whether it’s a regular radio or an National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Weather Radio (or, ideally, both). But in an age where we’ve got cellular technology and smartphones with capabilities that far exceed what radio can do, why do we still...

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A Sleep Strategy for DX Contesting




25
Aug

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Date: 25 Aug 2017
This article originally appeared in the National Contest Journal. Why am I here? Listen to all these signals. Who are they? Wonder what they are doing? All this CW sure sounds nice. What should I do with this keyer paddle? Should I push this button? I can turn this big knob but what does it mean? Why am I here? There must be some reason, if only I could remember. It is the 1981 CQ WW CW Contest...

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CQ WW Rules 2017 – Update Announcement




25
Jul

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Date: 25 Jul 2017
The following are updates made to the 2016 rules, effective for the 2017 CQWW SSB and CW weekends. Full rules will be published soon. In addition to the updates, the thought process behind each update is included. We hope this will provide some insight into the reasons for the updates. Multi-Single definition: The word “transmitter” is updated to “station/signal” and there is now reference...

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Made in China




14
Jun

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Date: 14 Jun 2017
12565 units stock of BAOFENG "BF-888S" UHF H/T Radio for selling. Estimate Price: 30 USD or less. - Color: Black - Plastic material housing - 50 CTCSS / 105 CDCSS - VOX Function / Voice Prompt / Emergency Alarm / Intelligent Charging / Battery Save / Low Voltage Alert / Time-out Timer - Frequency: 400~470MHz - Power: < 5W - 16 channels - Powered by 1 x 3.7V 1500mAh battery The company...

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FCC Personal Radio Service Revisions Will Affect GMRS, FRS, CB, Other Part 95 Devices




29
Apr

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Date: 29 Apr 2017
In a lengthy Report and Order (R&O) in a proceeding (WT Docket No. 10-119) dating back 7 years, the FCC has announced rule changes affecting the General Mobile Radio Service (GMRS), the Family Radio Service (FRS), the Citizens Band Radio Service (CBRS or “CB”), as well as other applications that fall under the FCC’s Part 95 Personal Radio Services (PRS) rules and regulations. Part 95 devices...

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International Crystal Manufacturing Going Out of Business




14
Mar

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Date: 14 Mar 2017
International Crystal Manufacturing (ICM) of Oklahoma City has announced that it will be going out of business, probably at the end of May. Royden Freeland Jr., W5EMH, son of the company’s founder, posted a letter this week on the ICM website. “We will be honoring all orders that we have already taken and will be able to fill a limited amount of new orders dependent upon raw materials available,”...

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Cover girl climber shot could send high schoolers to their death




25
Feb

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Date: 25 Feb 2017
Commentary – The March issue of a well-respected magazine published by The National Association for Amateur Radio (ARRL) will most likely latch onto the literal lunacy award for depicting in a photograph the most egregious tie-off violations one could imagine. Tower-Climber-SafetyIn QST’s latest edition, their antenna issue, the cover shows a picture of Chase Mertz of Eldorado, Tex. climbing...

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Norway starts turning off its FM analogue radio signal




11
Jan

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Date: 11 Jan 2017
Norway is the first country in the world to start switching off its analogue radio signals. The Nordic nation will start turning off the FM signal at 11:11 local time (10:11 GMT) on Wednesday, in favour of Digital Audio Broadcasting, or DAB. The digital signal gives better quality and coverage than analogue - and for about an eighth of the cost. But there are some who are concerned about the switch-off's...

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