Easy-to-Build Tape Measure Yagi for Direction Finding

K6ARP.org
by Rob Mavis – AE6GE
May 6, 2011

An Easy-to-Build Tape Measure Yagi for Direction Finding

At the May 6, 2011 Clovis Amateur Radio Pioneers monthly membership meeting, Rob AE6GE demonstrated how easy it was to construct a 2-meter 3-element yagi antenna from a tape measure. Using the WB2HOL plans construction of the antenna is fairly simple and easy.

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Yaesu’s Amateur Radio Division Breaks with Motorola

ARRL.org
December 28, 2011

Yaesu’s Amateur Radio Division Breaks with Motorola, Changes Name to Yaesu Musen

After four years under the Motorola umbrella, Yaesu has split from that company. According to Vertex Standard President and Chief Executive Officer Jun Hasegawa, effective January1, 2012, Motorola will keep the Vertex Standard Land-Mobile Division, while the amateur, marine and air-band will be under the Yaesu Musen banner. The new company will be known as Yaesu USA here in the US.

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Nevada Cellphone Law in Effect January 1st, 2012

SierraSun.com
December 28, 2011

Nevada cellphone law goes into effect Sunday

INCLINE VILLAGE, Nev. — The Nevada law banning non-hands-free cellphone use while driving officially goes into effect Sunday, Jan. 1.

Nevada law enforcement began issuing verbal or written warnings starting Oct. 1. Once 2012 begins, those pulled over for texting, talking or otherwise using a non-hands-free device will be subject to a $50 fine for the first offense, $100 for the second and $250 for the third and subsequent offenses. Fines are subject to doubling if the offense occurs in a work zone.

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Alinco’s New DJ-G29 HT is available!

December 24, 2011

Alinco DJ-G29 222/902MHz Dual-band HT is available!

The new Alinco DJ-G29 HS is now selling at AES, Ham Radio Outlet and Universal Radio. The $329.99 to $349.99 price tag is a little steep for a dual-band hand held.

DJ-G29 Features Include:

222MHz 5/2/0.8/0.3W, 902MHz 2.5/0.8/0.3W max output with a standard Li-ion pack.
Selectable full duplex system allows operation of main band and sub (Receive-only) band simultaneously
Independent dials for main and sub band
Rugged polycarbonate body resists dirt and dust
High-grade water-resistant materials compatible to IPX7
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CARP January 2012 eNewsletter

Clovis Amateur Radio Pioneers

January 2012 eNewsletter

Greetings fellow Pioneers and readers,

Please enjoy this months edition of the Clovis Amateur Radio Pioneers (CARP) eNewsletter. Inside you will find the some of the latest news and announcments from the club. For more amateur radio news from CARP and from around the Central Valley please visit our website at www.K6ARP.org.

Please send any comments or questions to info@k6arp.org.

Inside this issue:

CARP January Meeting – Annual Business Meeting
CARP Net Check-in Bonus Drawing Results
CARP 2012 Memberships Due
CARP 220 Repeater Antenna gets High(er)
Communcations Operators Needed For March of Dimes Event
CARP Transmitter Hunt Schedule for 1Q 2012
VE Test Session Saturday January 28

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VE Exam: Fresno

AMATEUR RADIO EXAM IN FRESNO

Time/Date:
Saturday January 28, 2012
10:00 am

LOCATION:
Red Monkey Communications
5719 W Barstow Ave
Fresno, CA 93722

BRING:

Two ID’s, one with photo.
Taxpayer ID Number (Social Security Number), or FCC Registration Number (preferred).
Fee $15.00 per test session. Bring exact change.
Original and copy of Amateur License.

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M2 Antenna Systems Has a New Website

December 10, 2011

M2 Antenna Systems New Website Launched

M2 Antenna Systems has a new and improved website. Be sure to check it out at www.m2inc.com.

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VE Exam: Fresno

AMATEUR RADIO EXAMS IN FRESNO
UNLICENSED THRU EXTRA CLASS
Sponsored by the FRESNO VE TEAM
and the FRESNO AMATEUR RADIO CLUB, INC.
—–ARRL VEC—-
AMERICAN RADIO RELAY LEAGUE

Exams for all Amateur license classes will be conducted on the following dates in Fresno California.
All exams are given on Saturday and begin at 9:30 AM.