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Tag: contacts

LoTW Now Accepting FT8 Contacts

August 15, 2017August 15, 2017 Admin

Logbook of the Word (LoTW) is now accepting Q’s for the digital mode FT8 but you’ll have to update your TQSL to the latest version 2.3.1 and Configure Data 11.1 and this can be accomplished simply by clicking “Help” then “Check for Updates” in the TQSL program. From Ham Radio Read More …

Amateur News, ARRL, Contestingcontacts, FT8, Ham Radio Daily, Log Book of the World, LOTWLeave a comment

Space Station Crew Uses HAM Radio to Call Earth

January 15, 2016January 13, 2016 Admin
Amateur News, General Discussion, Radio Modes, Radios, Satellites, Technology, YouTubecontacts, Ham, International, ISS, Radio, Space, StationLeave a comment

Morse Code In The News

December 2, 2015November 30, 2015 Admin

The news portal Golem.de writes about Morse code and interviews Falk Weinhold DK7YY who has operated from 61 DXCC entities The article describes how Morse code can be used in the event of a disaster when other means of communication are no longer available. Also covered are DXpeditions, contests, radio Read More …

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Local Ham Clubs

  • Middle Peninsula Amateur Radio Club
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  • Portsmouth Amateur Radio Club
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