Amateur Radio Weekly 16MAR2024

[Richard VE3OZW]

Issue 323 March 16th, 2024

Hamvention bound
For the first time, I'll be driving up for Hamvention in May. I'm attending as a member of the press and my current thinkinig is to attempt a number of short-form audio interviews with interesting orgs, Hams, vendors, etc., which will be posted both here in the newsletter and on the daily site. I'm also having stickers made up, so hunt me down if you'd like one. Hope to see you there!
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K4HCK

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2024 ARRL Field Day Theme: Be Radio Active
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Installing VARA on Debian 12 Linux
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Low band VHF tests in Western Australia
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How I do it: A complete POTA activation from start to finish
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Handmade QSLs from the 1930s
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Portable DIY adjustable 2m J-Pole
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