Amateur Radio Newsline Report 2297 for Friday November 5th, 2021
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Monthly Archives: November 2021
QDX digital transceiver
I brief description of a construction problem, symptoms and solution regarding the QDX digital transceiver from QRP Labs. The...
C5B Bijol Islands. From DXNews.com
C5B Team will be active from Bijol Islands, IOTA AF – 060, Gambia, 10 November 2021.
TO7A Martinique FM/KL7WA. From DXNews.com
=UT5UGR will be active from Martinique Island in CQ WW DX CW Contest, 27 – 28 November 2021, as...
Protective Frame for the Icom IC-705
This sturdy frame protects the front panel of the IC-705, and also provide a convenient carry handle.The base is...
The Ultimate Portable Ham Radio Computer
Hello Operators. In this episode of the OH8STN ham radio, we are discussing replacing the raspberry pi field computer...
Get Started with FT8 – An Introduction for Beginners
FT8 is a mode in the WSJT-X software developed by Dr Joe Taylor K1JT. In this video I show...
ASRTU-1 CubeSat with V/u FM Transponder Submitted for IARU Coordination
China’s Harbin Institute of Technology has applied for IARU Coordination of the ASRTU-1 CubeSat. Among other capabilities, the satellite...
Microsoft Reverses its Decision to Omit Hot Reload in .NET 6
The Verge reports that Microsoft has reversed its decision to remove a key feature from its upcoming .NET 6...
ARISS Receives Generous ARDC Grant for ARISS STEREO Education Project
Best known for arranging amateur radio contacts between students and astronauts, Amateur Radio on the International Space Station (ARISS)...
Comet-NCG – HRO at Pacificon 2021
In this video from Pacificon 2021, Mick Stwertnik, KB6JVT, talks about the products on display at the Comet-NCG booth...
The 2022 ARRL Handbook for Radio Communications is Now Available
The ARRL Handbook for Radio Communications for 2022 is a must-have for every radio amateur’s bookshelf. Whether you’re an experienced ham...
Yaesu FTM 6000 Why Are People Upset?
The Yaesu FTM-6000 was released at the end of October 2021. It is the spiritual successor to the FTM-2900...
5Z4/HB9DSP Kenya. From DXNews.com
Ferdy, 5Z4/HB9DSP will be active from Kenya, 2 – 16 December 2021.
ARRL November Sweepstakes VY1AAA Operation is On for 2021
Gerry Hull, W1VE/VE1RM, reports that he is still hoping to be able to operate remotely as VY1AAA from Northern...
3M Issues a “Stop Use and Inspection Notice” for Self-Retracting Lifeline with Anchor Hook
3M has issued a “Stop Use and Inspection Notice” for the 3M™ DBI-SALA® Nano-Lok™ Self-Retracting Lifeline with Anchor Hook....
9N7AA Nepal. From DXNews.com
Robert, S53R start his activity as 9N7AA from Kathmandu, Nepal.
Yaesu FT5D FAQ
During the release of the FT5D from Yaesu, I interviewed John Kruk from Yaesu to talk about the new...
HRWB 141 Stealth Antennas with Kirk Kleinschmidt, NT0Z
Kirk is the author of Stealth Amateur Radio – Operate From Anywhere and he is a monthly columnist for...
Radials or Not?
Joe, NE1JT, has a vertical dipole antenna and has a very simple question about it, and antennas in general....
Safely using a coax switch to connect multiple rigs to a single antenna system
This video answers the question – “Can an antenna switch be used in reverse, to switch multiple radios into...
Should I change my callsign?
A viewer suggests that I shorten my callsign from KB9VBR to K9VBR. Joe and I talk about this and...