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ARRL Contest Update

Date: February 8, 2017Author: Russ Roberts

Big Island ARRL News, 08 February 2017, 15:25 hrs, Post #115.

Source:

http://www.arrl.org/contest-update-issues?issue=2017-02-08

Editor: Brian Moran (N9ADG).

Accessed on 08 February 2017, 15:25 hrs, UTC.

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Comment:

Here are the main topics covered in the 08 February 2017 edition of the “ARRL Contest Update”:

“New HF Operators: Good HF Antennas are Essential
Bulletins
Contest Summary
News: ARRL School Club Roundup, Updates to Loggers, Flex Radio Client for OS X, Morse Code Learning by Touch, and more
Word to the Wise: Constellation
Sights and Sounds: Teleprinting, Waller Flags, RFI Spectrum Display
Results: IARU, Sweepstakes
Operating Tip: Use the Right Filtering for the Job
Technical Topics and Information: RFI, Signal ID, Electronics Design Resources
Quote of the Week: Hotel Best Practice
Conversation: Passion and Perseverance
Contests
Log Due Dates“
This edition is filled with a variety of fascinating topics, including Results and Records, operating tips for the contester, technical topics & information, and an exhaustive list of both HF and VHF/UHF contests. Of particular interest are the upcoming ARRL School Club Roundup on 13 February 2017 and the ARRL International DX Contest (CW) from 18-20 February 2017. If you want to subscribe to the ARRL Contest Update, please contact ARRL.
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