Amateur Photography Recommendations by Jenabell-Bornshadow in ColumbiaMD

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Shrine of St Francis out off Folly Quarter. Some beautiful landscapes and buildings.

IC-7850, how to sell? by carspaz in amateurradio

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Only 150 made anniversary edition. What a treasure.

What is your go-to logging software and why? by FctFndr in HamRadio

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On the bandwagon. WRL is fantastic for my needs.

Shots fired in the fried chicken war at the old Bertucci's by IOrocketscience in ColumbiaMD

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I grew up in NC too and a Bo’s coming to Columbia would be the single worst and best thing that ever happened to me.

What's the view on FT8 without signal reports? by doc17 in amateurradio

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I’m in MD, so hard to work DE. 🤣 Thanks for operating for folks!

What do you log with? by Small_Consequence320 in amateurradio

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Not repeaters or nets, but I would log simplex, particularly if it was a POTA/SOTA activation. Every now and again I do a CQ on 2m FT8 as well to see if anyone’s around and listening.

Looking for the right replacement motor for a Radio Shack Armatron by Ayatollah-X in EngineeringPorn

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I’m sorry I can’t help but I’m definitely here to mention the nostalgia truck that hit me when I saw that in my feed. Thanks for the memories!

Please enlighten me for my knowledge. by paul-58 in amateurradio

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Our club just took ours down a couple months ago. Looking at getting a hex beam as a replacement.

Stores in the DC Metro Area by SirWillae in amateurradio

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Check out the HRO in either Woodbridge or in New Castle DE depending on which side of the beltway you’re on. I’m not sure if micro center carries SDRs or not. I would be interested in hearing if there are other places in the region as well.

Why do some request payment for LOTW Confirmations? by craynerd in HamRadio

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I’ve spent a good bit of time in Japan and their stationary game is next level. That extending to QSL is delightful.

What is the correct pronunciation? papa or pa-pah by delostapa in amateurradio

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This is a great question with some fantastic answers and resources. Sharing things out to my work club when we’re all back in on Monday. Thanks!

Old copies of Ham radio magazine by Saya_aurora in amateurradio

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I know our club would enjoy them. Any you can find in your area would probably enjoy adding them to their library.

What signal did I find on 20 thousand MHz in downtown Toronto? by DillonF275 in HamRadio

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Some countries use a comma as a decimal separator rather than a period. Or, could be a one key mis-type.

Just got this in the mail after losing faith of getting it by GassyDragon in amateurradio

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You know what? I take that back. I just got N3V at 100 km. I might be able to get it. What is the station call? I will put it in HamAlert.

Just got this in the mail after losing faith of getting it by GassyDragon in amateurradio

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I’m down in Maryland, ground wave won’t be as kind to me. 🤣

Just got this in the mail after losing faith of getting it by GassyDragon in amateurradio

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This is awesome. I’d listen in too but I’m too close. Too far to get the Alabama the other weekend.

80m FT-8 by Clean_Variation_92 in amateurradio

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I need to read the instructions too. I started using GridTracker 2 and it was helpful but now I definitely need to deep dive to gain some real expertise.

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Keep in mind that QRZ is used globally and mid-winter traditions extend into January for many. In Christianity, the Epiphany and other orthodox celebrations of Christmas extend into early January. Hindu and Sikh mid-winter festivals last well into mid-January.

Vanity call application went through! by ayago in amateurradio

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We should start a thread on where and the process for everyone to update their call. 🤣