Topic: Qrz Com

2 chapters across the catalog

Dry Holes
Episode 1432 1:05:22 - 1:06:54

1432: Dry Holes

QRZ.com Russian Ham Radio De-platforming

The amateur radio community website QRZ.com faced backlash after temporarily removing all Russian call signs from its database. This move is criticized as a violation of the apolitical spirit of ham radio, which is intended to facilitate global communication regardless of government conflicts. The action is dismissed as a "virtue signal" that undermines the hobby's core purpose.

No Sweat
Episode 1191 2:18:31 - 2:24:54

1191: No Sweat

Listener Donations, Ham Radio Achievements

Several listeners are recognized for their contributions and personal milestones, including William Durkin, who aced his ham radio license exam. The hosts discuss the "NAMS" (No Agenda Media Slaves) ham radio community and the importance of listener support during a time when traditional communication channels like email are increasingly unreliable.