HamLinks Toolbar for IE and Firefox

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I just came across the NØHR Toolbar for Internet Explorer and Firefox. I just installed the HamLinks toolbar into Internet Explorer. (I had previously given up on Firefox.) HamLinks: The Ham Radio Toolbar for Firefox and IE HamLinks is a free ham radio toolbar that extends your (Internet Explorer or Firefox) web browser to give … Read more

ARRL Rocky Mt Division – Elect KØRM

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There is an important election coming up….no, not that silly race for the White House…I am talking about something really significant — the race for the ARRL Rocky Mountain Division Director. This person will be our representative to the ARRL Board of Directors. Talk about a tough job! You try representing the interests of the … Read more

How Big is the Worldwide Market for Ham Radio Gear?

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Ever wonder how much amateur radio equipment gets purchased each year? I was looking at some information on the new Kenwood TM-D710, including a press release on the Kenwood (Japan) web site. The Kenwood press release includes some background on the ham radio market: The global amateur radio equipment market is estimated to be worth … Read more

Pikes Peak Report – Colorado 14er Event

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Every morning (assuming clear skies and a clear head), I can look out my front door to see Pikes Peak towering over the horizon to the west. For an amateur radio operator, Pikes Peak is a convenient way to obtain awesome Height Above Average Terrain (HAAT). They were even nice enough to build a road … Read more

VHF Contest Survey -N5AC

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Steve N5AC recently completed a survey of amateur radio operators about their thoughts on VHF contesting. The results are now published on the web at http://www.n5ac.com/VHFSurvey.pdf In the forward of the document, Steve writes: I love VHF and microwave contesting and I know many of those that read this feel the same. And although I’ve … Read more

Video from Colorado Mountaintop Event

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The 2007 Colorado 14er Event was held on August 12, 2007. During this event, amateur radio operators make radio contact from the summits of the state’s 14,000 foot mountains. Chris K0CAO made a short video of his hike up Mount Harvard and some of his radio action on the summit. The video also shows Chris … Read more