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Years ago, I owned a Yaesu FT-817, a fantastic transceiver that I even used as a mobile rig in my 1991 Ford Explorer. I have fond memories of using it during my ski trips to the Black Hills. With it...

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Ham Radio With K0PIR

I've shared a video featuring Michael Kalter, W8CI, presenting fascinating details about Hamvention 2024 news at HamCation. The information shared is truly engaging. Looking forward to seeing you there! Best wishes and safe travels. Hamvention 2024 News This video provides...

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"Cancel Culture" is alive and well at eHam Forum (eHam.net). I can't even count how many forum topics in the DXing section have been "locked". I've had enough.

Ham Radio With K0PIR

Amateur radio, commonly known as ham radio, has played a significant role in our society for more than a century. It has sparked innovation, offered crucial communication services during times of emergency, and connected radio enthusiasts worldwide. Although there are...

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Ham Radio With K0PIR

Will this petition before the FCC bring an end to amateur radio as we know it?  I am an avid listener of Jim, W6LG and his YouTube channel and that’s where I got the heads up from. There is a...

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Ham Radio With K0PIR

I recently purchased a 2021 Dell Alienware R10 with a Ryzen 9 3900xt CPU for my home QTH and I have the latest Ham Radio Deluxe installed on it already. My previous Hewlett Packard (HP) i5 SFF desktop served me...

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Ham Radio With K0PIR

Upon my return to my home QTH in Pierre, SD last weekend, I was greeted with a mountain of chores that requires my urgent attention. Having spent the past several months visiting my brother and sister down in Alabama since...

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