QRZ Forums - Amateur Radio News for Thursday 7 September 2017

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DX WinLink Sessions using QRP & Compromise Antennas

Posted: 07 Sep 2017 09:28 AM PDT
https://forums.qrz.com/index.php?threads/dx-winlink-sessions-using-qrp-compromise-antennas.579468/

Hello Operators.

Last weekend I participated in an emergency communications exercise called
ILMI 2017. The exercise was designed to replicate a terror attack on grid
power and communications here in OH.



After the event, I began to wonder about portable operations for emergency
communications. Could QRP portable operators, using less than ideal
antennas effectively send, receive or relay messages through RMS or BBSLINK
stations on HF!?



I felt the answer to this question was especially...



DX WinLink Sessions using QRP & Compromise Antennas

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ICQPODCAST Episode 247 - PiStar released

Posted: 07 Sep 2017 08:42 AM PDT
https://forums.qrz.com/index.php?threads/icqpodcast-episode-247-%E2%80%93-pistar-released.580081/

In this episode, Martin M1MRB / W9ICQ is joined by Chris Howard M0TCH,
Martin Rothwell M0SGL, Dan Romanchik KB6NU and Ed Durrant DD5LP to discuss
the latest Amateur / Ham Radio news. Colin M6BOY rounds up the news in
brief, and this episode’s feature is PiStar



We would like to thank Alexander Zigar (M0SUV), Antony Mark Tilt and Philip
Stephenson (KØPWS) and our monthly and annual subscription donors for
keeping the podcast advert free. To donate, please visit -...



ICQPODCAST Episode 247 – PiStar released

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Icom ID-4100A vs ID-880H Smackdown

Posted: 07 Sep 2017 07:19 AM PDT
https://forums.qrz.com/index.php?threads/icom-id-4100a-vs-id-880h-smackdown.579473/

AmateurLogic.TVs ID-4100A vs ID-880H Smackdown





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George and Tommy from Amateur Logic TV compare the ID-4100A and the ID-880H.







Learn more about the ID-4100A: http://www.icomamerica.com/id4100a

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Yaesu FT-891 Review: A Sleeper of a Deal

Posted: 07 Sep 2017 05:51 AM PDT
https://forums.qrz.com/index.php?threads/yaesu-ft-891-review-a-sleeper-of-a-deal.572820/

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Yaesu FT-891 Review: A Sleeper of a Deal



In this article, I write about what I believe to be an incredible sleeper
deal on a truly great rig, for the price. Although not without its quirks,
depending on how you want to use it, the Yaesu FT-891 is actually a very
impressive small desktop rig for those with limited space. It can also
function as a strong portable option, provided you bring enough battery,
and maybe a voltage meter.







This review...



Yaesu FT-891 Review: A Sleeper of a Deal

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Ham Radio 360: Solar Eclipse from the Field Radio Podcast

Posted: 06 Sep 2017 05:08 PM PDT
https://forums.qrz.com/index.php?threads/ham-radio-360-solar-eclipse-from-the-field-radio-podcast.578896/

The United States recently experienced a unique total solar eclipse from
coast to coast. In this episode of the Field Radio Podcast I discuss
planning the event and rewards.



My family and I traveled up to Idaho to view the eclipse in totality. In
the process, we turned our vacation into a field radio opportunity. A
little Field Day, a little science experiment, a little emergency
communications, and being good will ambassador for the hobby evolved around
the Eclipse. Finally,...



Ham Radio 360: Solar Eclipse from the Field Radio Podcast