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text by @W1DVR Jul 28, 2025

Amateur Radio Newsline Report 2491 for Friday, July 25th, 2025

Amateur Radio Newsline Report 2491 for Friday, July 25th, 2025

https://www.arnewsline.org/news/2025/7/24/amateur-radio-newsline-report-2491-for-friday-july-25th-2025

https://www.arnewsline.org/s/Report2491.mp3

  • - FCC EYES SPECTRUM AUCTION, EMERGENCY-ALERT OVERHAUL
  • - ORGANIZERS CONDUCT FIELD TESTING AT WRTC SITE
  • - SILENT KEY: DAVID COURT, EI3IO, INFLUENCED SHAPE OF AMATEUR SPECTRUM
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    text by @W1DVR Jun 27, 2025

    📻 TIDRADIO TD-H3 – 1 Year Later

    I’ve been using the TD-H3 as my daily carry for the past year, and here’s a quick review based on real use:

    👍 What I Like:

    Compact and durable – fits in the pocket, holds up well

    Color screen – bright and easy to read

    USB-C charging – super convenient, charges fast anywhere

    Battery life – I get 2+ days per charge

    Multi-band receive – VHF, UHF, air band, FM, NOAA, etc.

    Bluetooth + app programming – makes updates quick and easy

    CHIRP support – works great for bulk edits and backups

    👎 What Could Be Better:

    Scan speed is a bit

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    text by @W1DVR Jun 27, 2025

    CHIRP – Free Radio Programming Software

    If you're tired of programming your radio by hand, check out CHIRP – a free, open-source app that works on Windows, Mac, and Linux.

    You can:
    Program BaoFeng, Yaesu, Icom, Kenwood, Retevis, and more

    Import repeaters, weather, and GMRS channels

    Save, edit, and back up your radio settings

    Copy/paste frequencies like a spreadsheet

    You’ll need a programming cable, but once you’re set up, it makes life way easier.

    Download it here:

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    text by @W1DVR Jun 16, 2025

    Amateur Radio Newsline Report 2485 for Friday, June 13th, 2025

    Amateur Radio Newsline Report 2485 for Friday, June 13th, 2025

    https://www.arnewsline.org/news/2025/6/12/amateur-radio-newsline-report-2485-for-friday-june-13th-2025

    DDOWNLOAD MP3:
    https://www.arnewsline.org/s/Report2485.mp3

  • - SPECIAL EVENT IN IRAN HIGHLIGHTS PERSIAN GULF HISTORY
  • - INDIANA EMCOMM GROUP SWITCHES FROM ANALOG FM TO DIGITAL
  • - WHIDBEY ISLAND BROADENS ITS RADIO SAFETY
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    text by @W1DVR Jun 10, 2025

    Amateur Radio Newsline Report 2484 for Friday, June 6th, 2025

    Amateur Radio Newsline Report 2484 for Friday, June 6th, 2025

    https://www.arnewsline.org/news/2025/6/5/amateur-radio-newsline-report-2484-for-friday-june-6th-2025

    https://www.arnewsline.org/s/Report2484.mp3

  • - 2 FCC COMMISSIONERS LEAVING AGENCY
  • - STEPP-IR TO END AMATEUR ANTENNA PRODUCTION
  • - WEATHER RADIO STATIONS GO OFF AIR FOR UPDATES
  • - DXPEDITION TEAM RETURNS TO SABLE
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