Category Archives: Events

Photos of the Kenwood TS-990

The display model of the Kenwood TS-990 is covered under plexiglass in Hara Arena. Here are a few photos I took this morning. Note that they’ve covered the back panel of the radio with black cloth.

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Photos of the Yaesu FT DX 3000

Here are a few first photos of the Yaesu FT DX 3000 at the 2012 Dayton Hamvention. I’ve also taken shots of the product sheet below. Better images will follow. Tagged: Yaesu

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Flex Radio: a few photos of the new Flex 6000 product line

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Kenwood’s booth the day before

I just walked past the Kenwood booth where they’ve prepared a place for the TS-990S. I have a feeling it’s going to be very busy here tomorrow morning. I will fight my way through the crowds and grab a few … Continue reading

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The ultimate Field Day tent?

Power Film Inc. is a developer and manufacturer of thin, flexible solar modules.  The company designs, manufactures and retails their products in Ames, Iowa–a quality made-in-USA product. Last year, at the Dayton Hamvention, PFI’s booth was very popular. Why? Their sale … Continue reading

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OzarkCon QRP Conference April 13-14, 2012

OzarkCon is a fun and informative QRP conference held every year in Branson, Missouri. This year, the conference is being held at the Stone Castle Hotel and Conference Center on April 13 and 14th. Registration and room rates are very reasonable. You can … Continue reading

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The Coldest QRP Event of the Year: FYBO

Get your winter gear on! The FYBO (Freeze Your B___ Off) Winter QRP Sprint, sponsored by the Arizona ScQRPions, is being held Saturday, February 4, 2012, from 1400Z-2400Z. The rules are simple, and you even get multipliers for your (low) temperatures. Lots … Continue reading

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Try your hand at Straight Key Night (SKN)

For many, the CW event of the year is Straight Key Night (SKN). This is the time of year that you dust of the straight key and hit the bands with fellow hams who are using the most time-honored tradition … Continue reading

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NAQCC Sprint Tuesday Night

The NAQCC Sprint is a monthly event that caters to the CW veteran, the CW newcomer, straight key and bug fans. All are welcome to participate (this includes QRO); but you must use QRP power levels to compete for awards. … Continue reading

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QRP Contest: UBA HF QRP Foxhunt Autumn 2011

Try your hand at hunting foxes this fall in the UBA HF QRP Foxhunt. The contest is held each Monday night 1930-2030 UTC during October and November 2011. Rules for the contest can be found at the UBA HF QRP Foxhunt website.

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