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To all military branches and Peace Corps vols -- thank you for your service!

Thanks to A71VV for the 20m SSB Q last night. Great to visit Doha agn via RF. Trio of 7300, KPA1500, Hexbeam up 32' continues to bust pileups. :)

From 2010(ish), along with Curt, WR5J, in foreground, and me in the background pointing at something, we are introducing kids to amateur radio field day. He and I (and few others) have been members of Seattle Auxiliary Comm (ACS) since 1998. Always great to inspire young people to get on the air! :)

Just as a reminder -- get your spare parts now.

Big thanks to Elecraft for the firmware & client software updates for the KPA1500. Now can auto tune / manage 32 antennas selections, among other features. Built like a tank.

One of the best amps on the market. None are perfect. Elecraft support is excellent.

The July '25 release is out!!!

Field Day, 13 colonies, New Zealand on the Air, spotting others and more.

More info in our forums and youtube channel.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=fKtl...

Local, County, and State Governments Proclaim Value of Amateur Radio The American Radio Relay League (ARRL) is the national association for amateur radio, connecting hams around the U.S. with news, information and resources.

www.arrl.org/news/view/lo...

Had a quick low-power (spanning 4710-miles) QSO with M1GEO, and from his QRZ page found more info. See below his article for IC705 users. GTK.
www.george-smart.co.uk/2024/07/meas...

IC705 tip of the day: Customize the [A], [B], [▲], and [▼] keys for quick access to frequently used functions via:
MENU > Set > Function > Remote MIC Key.

Very handy.

FYI -- sorry to see them go.

From the amateurradio community on Reddit: FCC Docket 25-133 Could Cut ALL Bands and Tiers—I Filed to Stop It, Support My Fight! Posted by Hitched4fun - 60 votes and 41 comments

FYI -- call for support -- FCC Docket 25-133 threatens to cut 2m & 70cm bands. Hams rally to protect our spectrum.
#SaveOurBands #HamRadio #ARRL
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Yep -- when the grid fails, ham radio doesn’t. Amateur radio operators provide emergency comms, foster international goodwill, and mentor the next tech generation. #HamRadio #EmergencyComm #AmateurRadiorocks

FYI — a valuable collection of amateur radio resources.

archive.org/details/dlar...

Congrats to all competitors. My small accomplishment below & #36 in the world. :)

Thanks to Paulo, 5X4E, for the 20m SSB Q last night from Seattle to Gulu — 8,700 miles. Check out his QRZ page and read about his inspiring work at St. Judes Children’s Home. 73

Thanks to Raisa, R1BIG for the 20m SSB Q at 3F3RRC in Panama. :)

‘It’s not just alerts, it’s a state of mind’: How a wildfire monitoring app became essential in the US west Watch Duty – which began in California and has expanded across 14 states – alerted the public to more than 9,000 wildfires in 2024

GTK.
www.theguardian.com/technology/2...

Sad news. Glad to hear that staff are safe. 73.

Tnx to 9K2HS for the 20m SSB Q this morning. Always nice to visit Kuwait. Good to talk you with again, Hamid. 73!

Mike & Key Swapmeet -- March 8 -- Puyallup, WA. Be there. :)

www.mikeandkey.org/flea.php

:)

Great Straight Key Month! Used my 1934 bug. Achieved my goal of a Grand Sweep. Looking forward to next year. 73. de KK7PW, #7209

KC4/KB1EHE & KC4/KB1IFZ – Antarctica [UPDATE @ 12:00Z] - A quick update from Eric to say they are traversing the Lemaire Channel and will soon disembark via Zodiacs to continue their hiking explorations within the Lemaire Channel. Eric g...

Looking forward to working KС4/KВ1ЕHE -- "...nothing compared to the incredible pileup last night — and hearing the joy of operators contacting Antarctica for the very first time. “It was exhilarating ...”
www.dx-world.net/kc4-kb1ehe-k...

On this MLK, Jr Bday, and an otherwise uninspiring DC day, I send a big thanks to all radio ops I know or knew for their friendship, inspiration, insights, fun, etc. I value each. And to the few with selective bad manners, you know who you are and can piss off (as my UK buddies might say). :) 73.

FYI -- a great resource -- access the entire archive of 73 Magazine. Read for many years and had a gift subscription sent to Jamaica '91-'93 as a Peace Corps Volunteer and a member of Jamaican Amateur Radio Association. 73 Wayne, W2NSD (SK) et al.
www.worldradiohistory.com/Archive-All-...

Yes, but not together. I'd be interested in knowing more about your setup -- what functions do you use the most with SD shortcuts? 73.

Tonight marked my last W7AW Monday night net as the club Prez. 3 years past so quickly. Proud of club for all accomplished. 2022 post-covid monthly mtgs. 2023 was 75th Anniv. 2024 ISS space station event. Looking forward to more field days, on-air activations, classes, parties, etc. 73.

Contesting Jargon Explained Contesting is an on-air activity where many (often thousands) of people get on the air and exchange bits of information for fun and bragging rights...

Good resource for new radio contesters: www.n1fd.org/2018/10/01/c...

I had a 580 delta years ago. Great rig. Enjoy. 73. de KK7PW

TX audio update: now using UMC204HD with Cakewalk. Still getting plugin configs set. Really nice quality / low latency perf. Combined with RM Noise, sharp RX / TX. Tnx to Discord ham buddies for their creative insights. 73.
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