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Amateur Radio Operators are invited to take part in the first Dutch PACCdigi contest.
The contest will take place 17th April 2021 from 12:00 UTC to 23:59 UTC.
This first edition will use the RTTY and FT8 modes on the 160 to 10 m contest bands.
The rules are published on the PACCdigi webpage - http://www.veron.nl/PACCdigi
As part of my work with the ICQ Podcast, I have regularly interviewed the current CEO of the ARRL as a feature. On Episode 345 that will drop this Sunday (Feb 27, 2021 Central Time), I interview both the CEO, David Minster NA2AA, and the President, Rick Roderick K5UR. I heartily encourage you to listen to the interview as well as the full Episode.
Read MoreOn the Long Island CW Club mailing list, a fellow asked whether or not he should get insurance for his ham equipment. He writes, “Back when I ran a homebrew 6CL6 tube-type rig it didn’t matter much. Now — the investment makes me think about the safety of the gear. Any suggestions?
Read MoreThe ICQ Amateur / Ham Radio Podcast is a fortnightly amateur/ham radio podcast covering news and technical features from the US, UK and around the world.
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