Heil Sound Ltd. named Sarah Heil its president. The manufacturer of microphones was founded in 1966 by her husband, CEO Bob Heil.
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Island Hoppers Battle In 2008 IOTA
The last weekend in July is here, which means dozens of expeditions to islands around the world for the 2008 Islands On The Air Contest. Last year's test set a new record with almost 2,000 submitted logs and contest sponsors hope some better conditions on the high bands will mean a repeat performance.
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Can Anyone Get The Sweep in the 2010 Michigan QSO Party?
If you are looking for a different contest goal, then maybe contacting all 83 counties in this weekend's Michigan QSO Party would sound like an easy assignment for contesters - but be warned - no one has ever achieved the sweep in the MiQP. We'll see if anyone can get that done in 2010
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Surfin': My World Is a Radio
This week, Surfin' views the world through radio-colored glasses.
The Coax Balun
Antennas/Baluns
Building balus with coax cables


Not Going To Dayton? Then Get On The Air!
While amateur radio enthusiasts from all over the world are gathering in Dayton, Ohio this weekend, maybe you are one of the many opeartors who won't be traveling and would rather turn on the radio and work a contest. In the Americas, one option is the Manchester Mineira All America CW Contest.
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Worldwide WRTC Qualifying Scores Now Updated
Not only are there individual stories available on WRTC qualifying in the US and Europe, but wrtc.radio-sport.net also has the breakdown on the leaders in Asia, Africa, South and Central America and Oceania. Check out all the spreadsheets for every corner of the globe to find out who is ahead in the race for 2010 WRTC in Russia.
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