Category Archives: Amateur Radio

Amateur Radio Transmits 1000 Miles On Voice Power

Posted on November 26, 2013 by ajeffri

Amateur Radio Transmits 1000 Miles On Voice Power. It’s a 75 meter rig that only uses the human voice for power. Now that’s QRP!

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Hey Hams…Think the #GOPShutdown Doesn’t Affect You? Guess Again!

Posted on October 1, 2013 by ajeffri

If you go to the FCC web page at www.fcc.gov today, you do not get access to ULS or most other things you might find useful. Instead, you get this: This is what happens when Republicans have a hissy-fit over … Continue reading →

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Random Ham Radio Goodness

Posted on April 2, 2013 by ajeffri

So, I bought an Icom IC-745 a few weeks ago, and I’ve been playing with it. It uses a lot more power than my Kenwood TS-130S, which I sold (as well as the PS-30 power supply) to pay for the … Continue reading →

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World Amateur Radio Day | Southgate Amateur Radio News

Posted on April 18, 2012 by ajeffri

World Amateur Radio Day | Southgate Amateur Radio News. Happy World Amateur Radio Day! 73’s!

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Burghardt Changes

Posted on March 17, 2009 by ajeffri

Rumors about Burghardt Amateur Center’s serious changes (dropping the amateur radio dealership and becoming a repair-only shop) are true.

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Scanning the Straw Poll?

Posted on July 21, 2007 by ajeffri

I’m seriously considering staying home on August 11, the day of the Republican straw poll here in Ames, glued to the scanner all day.

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CVARC Hamfest

Posted on August 6, 2006 by ajeffri

I’m off to the Cedar Valley Amateur Radio Club Hamfest Sunday morning.

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New Toy

Posted on July 23, 2006 by ajeffri

I just bought a Radio Shack Pro-97 Handheld Scanner. Wheee! I once again have a non-crappy handheld scanner. It’ll be just my luck if the local law enforcement agencies go to P25 digital. I can’t afford that yet.

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Field Day 2006

Posted on June 30, 2006 by ajeffri

I participated in Field Day this year with the Story County Amateur Radio Club and Cyclone Amateur Radio Club. Thiings went well. We had two stations: one at the American Red Cross and one at City Hall. We also had … Continue reading →

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