A video of the presentation by Certified Public Accountant Lynn Baxter, W0LTB, at the New England Amateur Radio
Most radio clubs
In the presentation, Baxter explains how clubs and non-profits can attain 501(c)(3) status under the new rules and how to file a simple online annual report to maintain that status, which, under some circumstances, would allow Amateur Radio
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News
New French CEPT paper still seeks 144-146 MHz for Aeronautical
The French administration has renewed its attack on the Amateur Radio 144-146 MHz band ahead of a key CEPT ECC CPG meetingin Ankara, August 26-30. In... Read more
Efforts Continue to Enhance ARES Program, Add Resources
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FCC issues $39,000 + Forfeiture Order against man from North Carolina
The WIA report the FCC has issued a $39,000 + Forfeiture Order against a man from North Carolina, for intentional misuse of a local public safety radi... Read more
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Antenna
The Legendary G5RV Antenna – ARRL The Doctor is In podcast
“The Legendary G5RV Antenna” is the topic of the new (August 15) episode of the ARRL The Doctor is In podcast. Listen…and learn! Read more
3/3 (6) element 50/70MHz Yagi (1.2m)
An Excellent Dual Band Yagi for 50/70MHz with 1.2m boom Model: DB-664 A dualband balun is recommended for this antenna, details can be found HERE The... Read more
JVP Antennas back to the market!
JVP Antenas was born in 1982 by José Vasallo Paleologo LU1FJ, former LU5FHM with the idea of manufacturing high performance antennas for amateur rad... Read more
Equipment
EB104 HF Power Amplifier – 2,4KW water cooling system 5″ LCD touch screen for N0JSN
HF/6m linear amplifier 2400W MRF1K50H 2 pcs water cooling system 5″ LCD touch screen for N0JSN Read more
NEW LNA + FILTER FOR RADIO ASTRONOMY HYDROGEN LINE OBSERVATIONS RELEASED BY NOOELEC
NooElec have recently released a new LNA + filter combo called the “SAWbird+ H1 Barebones” which significantly lowers the entry bar for ne... Read more
PTRX-7300 Panorama Adaptor for the IC-7300
A panorama adapter for the IC-7300? What’s the point, you might ask, the IC-7300 has such a nice spectrum and waterfall display? Right, but unfo... Read more
Review
Elecraft KX2 upgrade kit by RadioSet-GO
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DV4home – Basic setup and menu navigation
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HF Interference Problem from Ethernet over Powerlines Devices
“Testing to see how bad powerline internet connections can be for HF reception. These devices allow you to use your house power cables as a conv... Read more
Why even good Antennas need good Coax Cable
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MFJ-998 automatic antenna tuner 1500 Watts – Review and Setup
Full 1500 watts SSB/CW…Digital & Analog SWR/WattMeter . . . All features of MFJ IntelliTuners– Ultra-fast, Safe Automatic Tuning . . . Wide... Read more
News
This is the Army’s new electronic warfare (EW) tactical vehicle, the first of its kind in years
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Operating Procedures During Hurricane Irma
Please be aware that due to the breadth of this series of weather events, numerous emergency and public service nets are in session, especially on the... Read more
50 Ham Radio Operators Needed For Red Cross Mobilization in Puerto Rico
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D-STAR – It’s not just for the kids
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EME SSTV Lunar Landing Commemorative Event Set
Moonbounce enthusiasts are invited to take part in a commemorative Earth-Moon-Earth (EME) slow-scan television (SSTV) party on 23 centimeters, marking... Read more
Latest news on VHF spectrum
The latest stage of our ongoing efforts to protect and develop VHF spectrum saw considerations for the future of 50MHz being concluded with the final... Read more
