The local HAM radio club, the Rams takes a reporter out on a hidden transmitter hunt in 1965. They look up and down Eastern Ave and finally find their quarry at La Riviera under the Watt Ave over crossing. Bob King and George Mireman, (not sure of the spelling) are hunting Les Todd W6TEE.
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Amateur Radio Helping to Fill Earthquake Report “Donut Holes”
An article describing how radio amateurs can help fill the information “donut hole” by providing post-earthquake “did you feel it” (DYFI) reports via ... Read more
Mystery Box! ARRL Expo At Home Surprise Pack
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ARRL CEO David Minster, NA2AA, to Keynote QSO Today Virtual Ham Expo
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23cm band in the spotlight with regulators
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How to Connect a Modern Radio to a Legacy Tube Amp
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A Filament Slingshots Towards Earth | Solar Storm Forecast 02.22.2021
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German radio hams tackling RF noise pollution
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Permission granted for 60 foot ham radio masts
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Ham Radio in Friedrichshafen, Germany, Tentatively on for 2021
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“I Don’t Need a Ham Radio License In An Emergency!”
“I Don’t Need a Ham Radio License In An Emergency!” Read more
Former Argentine President Carlos Menem, ex-LU1SM, SK
The former president of Argentina, Carlos Menem, ex-LU1SM, died on February 14. He was 90. Menem took office in 1989, serving for 10 years. Menem was... Read more
ARRL Board Considers Plan to Cover New $35 FCC Fee for Some Young Members
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