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Should QCARC continue giving VE Exams before club meetings in even months?

  • Yes, but occasionally on other days and times (67%, 2 Votes)
  • Yes (33%, 1 Votes)
  • No (0%, 0 Votes)
  • Yes, with more months (0%, 0 Votes)
  • Yes, but fewer months (0%, 0 Votes)

Total Voters: 3

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On-line Radio Wave Propagation Course

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Sky, space, and surface waves

An interesting and informative course is available from Comet/MetEd titled Radio Wave Propagation. The course web-site: https://www.meted.ucar.edu/training_module.php?id=1394#.Wylt6Rwnb4Y

If you are relatively new to amateur radio do not be concerned with the technical aspect of understanding all of the details and terminology. You may be surprised that many of […]

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June 19th, 2018 | 2,745 views | Tags: , , , | Category: Education & Training, Technology | Leave a comment

I Have My Amateur Radio Operator License – Now What

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This question often occurs with newly licensed radio amateurs, and may occur from time to time with those who have been licensed for a few years. One of your first avenues to find out an answer to a question may be your local amateur radio club. Often times there are members […]

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March 10th, 2017 | 2,889 views | Category: Education & Training, Operating, Outreach, Uncategorized | Leave a comment

Updated QCARC Net Format

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Hi folks, by clicking on the Club logo below, you will find the current net format to be used for the VHF and UHF nets.

This format was first used for the February 19, 2017 VHF and UHF nets and is available for download so that anyone can run the net.

Running the net may […]

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February 21st, 2017 | 3,068 views | Category: Education & Training, Members, Operating, Repeaters | Leave a comment

12 VDC Power Control

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Many amateur radio operators have equipment operating on 12 VDC power supplies. There are times that the equipment needs to quickly switch to a 12 volt battery back-up. There is a very easy way to accomplish this without any intervention needed to switch back and forth from the AC operated […]

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October 14th, 2016 | 3,176 views | Tags: , | Category: Education & Training, Reviews, Technology | Leave a comment

Amateur Radio Clubs, They’re All Over The Place

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Amateur radio clubs are all over the place, some make their presence known while others seem to hide from the amateur radio world. There are different reasons amateur radio clubs exist. Some appear to be very focused as to their reason for existence, while others try to be the club […]

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July 25th, 2016 | 2,529 views | Category: Education & Training, Operating, Outreach, Uncategorized | Leave a comment

Yaesu FT-991 A huge step for mankind….

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Hello again

It was a while ago since I wrote anything here, but now I really have something to write about!

As maybe some of you know, I took the step, and bought a new radio, the Yaesu FT-991. It is an all band all mode transceiver incl C4FM, where all the best parts from […]

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March 9th, 2016 | 6,855 views | Tags: , , , , , | Category: Featured, Reviews, Technology | Leave a comment

Powerpole® Crimp Tool Review

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For many hams the go-to 12 VDC connector is the Anderson Powerpole®. I feel the same, this connector is the only one that makes sense for convenience and durability of connection among my own radios and if the need arises other power supplies. This form of 12 VDC power connection really makes the issue of […]

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February 10th, 2016 | 4,333 views | Tags: , , , | Category: Education & Training, Featured, Reviews, Technology, Uncategorized | Leave a comment

What About Inversions

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Lately many of us have heard stations from rather distant areas on the 147.315 repeater. It is interesting to hear those stations that we normally do not hear but often it is just due to a weather phenomenon called and inversion. I expect that some amateurs sit back and wonder just what is this inversion […]

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December 20th, 2015 | 3,469 views | Tags: , , , , , | Category: Members, Weather | Leave a comment
 
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