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2020 - The Hits Just Keep On Coming!
More bad news from Arecibo. http://www.arrl.org/news/view/arecibo-observatory-instrument-platform-falls-into-iconic-dish 73, Jim - K0RGI
More bad news from Arecibo. http://www.arrl.org/news/view/arecibo-observatory-instrument-platform-falls-into-iconic-dish 73, Jim - K0RGI
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Another One Bites The Dust
Sad news from Universal Radio 73, Jim - K0RGI https://qrznow.com/universal-radio-is-closing-shop/
Sad news from Universal Radio 73, Jim - K0RGI https://qrznow.com/universal-radio-is-closing-shop/
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Arecibo Dish Shutdown
It looks like the recent damage at the Arecibo dish has spelled the end for the iconic observatory. 73, Jim - K0RGI https://arstechnica.com/science/2020/11/famed-arecibo-observatory-to-be-decommission
It looks like the recent damage at the Arecibo dish has spelled the end for the iconic observatory. 73, Jim - K0RGI https://arstechnica.com/science/2020/11/famed-arecibo-observatory-to-be-decommission
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Excellent Blog Post On "Finding and Maintaining Younger Ham Radio Operators"
Good morning, TLARC. For those interested in keeping our favorite hobby alive, this blog post from ARRL's Sean Kutzko is a great read. 73, Jim - K0RGI https://www.onallbands.com/%ef%bb%bffinding-and-m
Good morning, TLARC. For those interested in keeping our favorite hobby alive, this blog post from ARRL's Sean Kutzko is a great read. 73, Jim - K0RGI https://www.onallbands.com/%ef%bb%bffinding-and-m
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Live and in person - TLARC meets this Wednesday
Whew, I was hoping for a way to postpone my colonoscopy! I don't think that the Tugaloo restroom could handle it if my beverage of choice was MiraLAX and Gatorade. 😂 See you all Wednesday! 73, Jim - K
Whew, I was hoping for a way to postpone my colonoscopy! I don't think that the Tugaloo restroom could handle it if my beverage of choice was MiraLAX and Gatorade. 😂 See you all Wednesday! 73, Jim - K
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Logbook of the World
Many of you are probably ARRL's Logbook of the World (LOTW) users, but I'm guessing there may be some who are not because of the setup or operational complexities. Courtesy of Gary Hinson ZL2IFB and a
Many of you are probably ARRL's Logbook of the World (LOTW) users, but I'm guessing there may be some who are not because of the setup or operational complexities. Courtesy of Gary Hinson ZL2IFB and a
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The Spirit of Radio
I spotted this on the SolderSmoke blog and thought a few of you might enjoy this. I've heard this Rush song many times before but the video is recent - done as a tribute to their drummer who died earl
I spotted this on the SolderSmoke blog and thought a few of you might enjoy this. I've heard this Rush song many times before but the video is recent - done as a tribute to their drummer who died earl
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FCC Proposes to Reinstate Amateur Radio Service Fees
This came out this morning from the ARRL. You might wish to comment on the NPRM. 73, Jim - K0RGI Amateur radio licensees would pay a $50 fee for each amateur radio license application if the FCC adopt
This came out this morning from the ARRL. You might wish to comment on the NPRM. 73, Jim - K0RGI Amateur radio licensees would pay a $50 fee for each amateur radio license application if the FCC adopt
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Two new members
Welcome to both of you! I'm sure that you'll enjoy your membership - lots of great people in the club! 73, Jim - K0RGI
Welcome to both of you! I'm sure that you'll enjoy your membership - lots of great people in the club! 73, Jim - K0RGI
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SpaceX splashdown smoothly delivers NASA astronauts back to Earth
It was a beautiful sight when those four chutes popped open! Thanks to you and Mike for the reminders and updates. I would have otherwise missed it. 73, Jim - K0RGI
It was a beautiful sight when those four chutes popped open! Thanks to you and Mike for the reminders and updates. I would have otherwise missed it. 73, Jim - K0RGI
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MCARC Hamfest this morning?
I didn’t go - too early in the morning for me - but I wanted to say that I really enjoy the various titles you have on your posts. You truly are a Renaissance Ham! 😉 73, Jim - K0RGI
I didn’t go - too early in the morning for me - but I wanted to say that I really enjoy the various titles you have on your posts. You truly are a Renaissance Ham! 😉 73, Jim - K0RGI
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Swap-Sell List GROWS
I think that's a fine idea, but I'd suggest using a different Zoom meeting ID and password than what is used for the regular TLARC meetings. Maybe don't even use a password. I'm guessing the objective
I think that's a fine idea, but I'd suggest using a different Zoom meeting ID and password than what is used for the regular TLARC meetings. Maybe don't even use a password. I'm guessing the objective
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New Field Day Rules Waivers
Good evening, TLARC. Field Day participation just got a bit easier. Details are at the link. 73, Jim -K0RGI http://www.arrl.org/news/temporary-rule-waivers-announced-for-2020-arrl-field-day
Good evening, TLARC. Field Day participation just got a bit easier. Details are at the link. 73, Jim -K0RGI http://www.arrl.org/news/temporary-rule-waivers-announced-for-2020-arrl-field-day
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Field Day Update From ARRL
GE, all. I just spotted this message that came out today from ARRL. I think it should answer some of the questions raised during this evening's discussion on Field Day. 73, Jim - K0RGI http://www.arrl
GE, all. I just spotted this message that came out today from ARRL. I think it should answer some of the questions raised during this evening's discussion on Field Day. 73, Jim - K0RGI http://www.arrl
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LB Cebik - Top Five Backyard Antennas
Hi, Greg. Glad you joined us, and congratulations again on becoming part of what I think is one of the best hobbies around. One of the antennas mentioned in the article is an inverted-L. I had good su
Hi, Greg. Glad you joined us, and congratulations again on becoming part of what I think is one of the best hobbies around. One of the antennas mentioned in the article is an inverted-L. I had good su
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LB Cebik - Top Five Backyard Antennas
Here's the paper I mentioned on this evening's ZOOM meeting. 73, Jim - K0RGI
Here's the paper I mentioned on this evening's ZOOM meeting. 73, Jim - K0RGI
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Social Distancing Guidelines for Hams
For those who aren't sure about the recommendation for social distancing, here's a method that hams can remember. 😉 73, Jim - K0RGI
For those who aren't sure about the recommendation for social distancing, here's a method that hams can remember. 😉 73, Jim - K0RGI
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HF Radio Activity
I have my number and am all ready to go for next Friday. Let's hope for some reasonably good propagation! 72, Jim - K0RGI
I have my number and am all ready to go for next Friday. Let's hope for some reasonably good propagation! 72, Jim - K0RGI
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Sevierville Hamfest Cancelled
Another one bites the dust. This came from ARRL this evening. 73, Jim - K0RGI ----------------------------------- GE Delta Members and Amateurs, As the Wuhan Coronavirus COVIN 19 shutdowns continue ac
Another one bites the dust. This came from ARRL this evening. 73, Jim - K0RGI ----------------------------------- GE Delta Members and Amateurs, As the Wuhan Coronavirus COVIN 19 shutdowns continue ac
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TLARC meeting this Wednesday; dinner at 5:30 at Tanasi
The link will have to be posted by the presenter - if indeed we'll be using ZOOM this evening. I haven't heard any additional so perhaps it will just be a directed net. 73, Jim - K0RGI
The link will have to be posted by the presenter - if indeed we'll be using ZOOM this evening. I haven't heard any additional so perhaps it will just be a directed net. 73, Jim - K0RGI
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