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Category Archives: HAM
My journey to Amateur Extra Class
I would guess many amateur radio operators – hams – first became interested in radio during childhood. I remember listening to exchanges between astronauts and mission control during the Mercury and Gemini space programs. That stations on Earth could talk to … Continue reading
Simulated emergency drill: very educational
Scenario: A major earthquake has hit the San Juan Islands, resulting in a tsunami that pounded shorelines in the Puget Sound region. Power is out throughout much of the region, and radio and cell towers have toppled over. Many roads … Continue reading
Radio (re)enters my life
I’m interested in things we can’t see that markedly affect our lives. I sail because the invisible wind is a living force that fascinates me. I watch weather, where clouds are symptoms of deeper causes. And I am enjoying radio, … Continue reading