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DXpedition Launches Payment Plan for QSLs

By K5PO, on the scene WEST HABERFORD, WI — The South-Consin Club of Radio (SCCR), from the Pollack County area of Wisconsin, is known for their successful activation of some of the most challenging DX entities in amateur radio. Last month SCCR announced their daunting plan of activating one of the most wanted next summer on Bouvet Island. The south […]

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Man Creates Multi-Purpose Rotator

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By WBØRUR, on the scene JOHNSON’S LURCH, Oregon – In what’s being called a breakthrough in both RF engineering and culinary apparatus, a local ham radio operator has devised a way to enjoy his two favorite hobbies at once: ham radio AND eating. Dr. Ivan Schmeister, a retired mechanical engineer and part-time inventor, has adapted his Hy-Gain Ham-IV rotor to […]

Michigan Man Declares Himself New DXCC Entity

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By WB0RUR, on the scene YPSILANTI, Mich. — In what’s being hailed as a shrewd yet questionable move prior to Spring DX contest season, a Ypsilanti ham has declared his home QTH as a new DXCC entity. Gunter Geisel of Upper Flogdon County says he will operate from “Gunterlandia” using call sign of GNN0LA. Gunterlandia includes Mr. Geisel’s front and […]