Reminder: ARRL Sweepstakes / Phone Nov 16-17 | QRZ Forums
Nov 15, 2024 · The exchange is a little long compared to most contests, but very simple. Serial number, Type of Station, Callsign, Year First Licensed, and your ARRL Section.
What kind of signal / jamming is this? (10 Meters) | QRZ Forums
Apr 13, 2014 · Over the last two days I'm hearing a strange noise on 10 meters, about 100Khz wide and centered around 28.500 Mhz where I read S9+10dB. There are definitely 2 stations involved, alternately transmitting this weird digital signal. It …
Amateur Radio Loses 50 MHz of Spectrum, Forever.
Jan 20, 2022 · The FCC announced the conclusion of the 3.45-3.55 GHz band frequency auction. This band will be used for "flexible use" and 5G. They have taken the 3.45-3.50GHz range away from amateur radio, forever. The amount of money the FCC is selling this 100 MHz of spectrum for is staggering. It looks like the auction totals to over 22.4 BILLION dollars.
Coax Loss vs Connector Loss - QRZ Forums
Mar 15, 2018 · Interestingly, "UHF" connectors (Amphenol 83-1SP) have slightly less insertion loss at 450 MHz than type N (UG-21D/U) connectors do. I've measured both many times. But going above 500 MHz, Type N, as well as C, BNC-TNC-SMA etc. are a …
Let’s start a thread about the ARRL 10 meter contest!
Nov 30, 2023 · I plan on operating the entire contest in the 28.800-29.300 MHz range using AM & FM starting Saturday morning. I obviously don't expect to have a very high score. I'm just doing it for the fun and novelty. A friendly reminder to Technician class ops - your license class prohibits 10m operation above 28.500 MHz.
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Aug 14, 2023 · Special Event Station - International Lighthouse & Lightship Weekend Celebration - 2023. AT5KLH - Kachchhigadh Light House [ATTACH] ILLW # IN0028...
FCC Denies expansion of Technician License Privileges
Oct 22, 2013 · 29.520 to 29.700 MHz. Novice and Technician licensees now may operate on 10 meters from 28.000 to 28.500 MHz. "We conclude that TMRA has not presented grounds for the Commission to revisit the question of operating privileges for Technician class licensees," the FCC said October 17 in denying the petition. The FCC
New 6 Meter Beacon - QRZ Forums
May 19, 2004 · The Legion of Indianapolis DXers today activated a 24-hour beacon, W9VW/B, on 50.069 MHz. The 12-watt beacon is located in the heart of Indianapolis, in grid square EM69WT. The antenna is an omnidirectional turnstile (horizontally polarized) at 70 feet. The 15 wpm CW message (with 10-second pauses) is as follows: "VVV DE W9VW/B W9VW/B EM69WT INDY"
New AMERITRON 500 Watt Mobile with Remote Head - QRZ Forums
May 3, 2005 · Always remember that mobile amplifiers draw SERIOUS amp's from your car battery. Up to 80 amp's on CW if you use a 400 - 500 watt amplifier. These are not "plug & play" devices. Lots of work will go into a good mobile install. I …
A calling frequency for ten metres? | QRZ Forums
Sep 9, 2002 · Also, 28.500 MHz IS a bit too high. If you are looking for activity, don't lock out the Novice and Tech Plus Operators here in the States. They have voice privileges from 28.3 to 28.5 MHz. I don't normally operate above 28.500 unless I'm looking for a satellite signal. My antenna was cut for the lower end of 10 M.