Accessed on 23 October 2018, 1407 UTC, Post #738.
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Comment: Here are some Amateur/Ham Radio news stories and antenna features from http://qrznow.com. Views expressed in this news and product summary are those of the reporters and correspondents.
DX Group Seeks Reconsideration of Kure Atoll DXpedition Permit Application
Kure Atoll The Pacific Islands DXpedition Group (PIDXG) is hoping to gain approval of its latest application for a DXpedition from Kure Atoll — curre… Read more
Ailunce HD1 Review – Ham Radio Q&A
Ailunce HD1 Review “The Ailunce HD1 is a dual band amateur radio that supports both analog and DMR Tier I&II protocols. As the flagship of t… Read more
ContestConsole switching unit for ICOM radios
ContestConsole Switching Accessory Unit for ICOM radios “produced as the result of customer demand!” Gain full control of your ICOM radio… Read more
iWSPR TX – WSPR for iOS version 2.8 now available
WSPR WSPR implements a protocol designed for probing potential propagation paths with low-power transmissions. Normal transmissions carry a station’s… Read more
Mobile HAM Radio operators help Florida with communications after Hurricane Michael
MOBILE, Ala. (WPMI) — A group of Gulf Coast community members is gearing up to drop everything and assist in the aftermath of Michael. NBC 15’s… Read more
Building a 40 Meter Rotatable Dipole
40 Meter Dipole “I enjoyed putting these pieces together from MFJ Hy Gain, MFJ Cushcraft, Texas Towers, M2 and our local hardware store t… Read more
Amateur radio operators provide hurricane aid through the airwaves
Amateur radio operators provide hurricane aid By: Victoria Price CRYSTAL RIVER, Fla. (WFLA) – Hurricane Michael’s destruction cut… Read more
OpenSPOT2 is a standalone digital radio internet gateway (hotspot) designed mainly for amateur radio
Digital Radio Internet Gateway The openSPOT2 is a standalone digital radio internet gateway (hotspot) designed mainly for amateur radio. You can talk… Read more
Tim Allen “Mike KA0XTT” – Last Man Standing
Last Man Standing – Tim Allen Ham Radio Actor and comedian Tim Allen now not only plays an Amateur Radio operator on television, he is one! Alle… Read more
Ham radio Frequency Chart
Ham radio Frequency Chart Graphical Frequency Allocations 2200 and 600 – meter bands General, Advanced and Amateur Extra class licensees are aut… Read more
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Building a 40 Meter Rotatable Dipole
40 Meter Dipole “I enjoyed putting these pieces together from MFJ Hy Gain, MFJ Cushcraft, Texas Towers, M2 and our local hardware store t… Read more
Elecraft AX1 Multi-Band Whip Antenna
Elecraft AX1 – Portable HF antenna Elecraft AX1 Ultraportable 17/20 Meter Antenna System (FAQ) Q: What is the AX1? A: The AX1 is a dual-band (20… Read more
MONO 5 20- is a fullsize antenna for the 5 el band of 20 meters
14 MHz OWA yagi beam – MOMOBEAM MONO 5 20 is a fullsize antenna for the band of 20 meters (14 MHz OWA beam) designed for maximum performance. M… Read more
SteppIR UrbanBeam, “Step by Step” Assembly and Installation
SteppIR Antenna This video shows the SteppIR UrbanBeam’s step-by-step assembly and installation in the tower, several hours in minutes. The Urba… Read more
20′ DX Flagpole Antenna | OCF HF Vertical Dipole | 3.5 to 50 MHz No Radials, Stealth, Portable
OCF HF Vertical Dipole Higher performance, HF Multiband DX Flagpole Antenna covering 3.5 to 50MHz with NO radials sound like relief for your CC&R… Read more
NVIS Antennas – DXE-NVIS-8040S – DX Engineering
NVIS Antennas Antenna, Short Dual Dipole, Portable, NVIS, 80 and 40 Meters Dual Band, Kit Wire Antenna Band 80 meters 40 meters DX Engineering 8040… 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
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
Hawaii Island Amateur/Ham Radio notes:
The final round of Amateur Radio Technician License classes begins on 01 November 2018 at the Keaau Community Center in Keaau (Hawaii Island). the VE-administered test will be given on 06 December 2018. A test fee of $15.00in exact cash will be collected at the time of each exam. For details, contact Doug Wilson (KH7DQ) at douscelle@aol.com.
Results for the 2018 Hawaiian Island Grid Madness VHF/UHF simplex event are in. You can find the complete report here: https://gridmadness.blogspot.com.
For the latest Amateur/Ham Radio news and information, please check the blog sidebars and links. These newsfeeds are updated daily and weekly. Thanks for joining us today.
Aloha es 73 de
Russell Roberts (KH6JRM)
Public Information Coordinator
Hawaii County, ARRL Pacific Section